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Libby Reed has had a crush on Antonio Moretti since the day she met him. And in return, Antonio has never hidden his dislike for her. Despite their friction, when Antonio's parents need help with the family owned pizzeria, Libby doesn't hesitate to lend a hand.
Antonio has many unwarranted reasons for his decision to not get close to Libby, but when she starts helping at the pizzeria, he can't help but see what a dedicated and selfless person she really is... and his resolve to keep his distance keeps getting harder and harder to maintain...
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This was such a great read, with the classic Aurora Rose Reynolds brand of alpha men and their instant attraction to their women, Antonio was a little different due to his working his hardest to avoid all entanglements with Libby due to what he thinks he already knows about her.
I really liked Libby, she was an incredibly intelligent and hardworking woman who was continuously present for every one of her family and friends. While completely confused as to why Antonio seems to hate her so much, she nonetheless still harbors a major attraction to him. And when he decides to start paying her more and more attention, she is initially understandably wary.
Antonio wants nothing to do with his parents pizzeria, but while they need to take a break from running it, he steps up to run it in their absence. When Libby shows up to work he thinks she is going to be a total disaster, but in the first of many surprising aspects of her personality, she is an amazing help to the business. While Antonio had all the ingredients of a sexy alpha male, his inability to listen to Libby when she wanted to talk to him drove me absolutely nuts. I mean, come on... so many problems could be avoided by just listening to what your girl has to say, man!!
Fun, sexy and with a small dose of some of my favorite love/hate banter, this book was a delightful read, and my favorite in the Fluke My Life series so far!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.
This is the third book in the Fluke My Life series but can be read on a stand alone basis, although I would personally recommend reading the series in order.
Tossed Into Love was a nice, easy, quick read. I really liked that it wasn't as insta love or that Antonio wasn't as OTT ALPHA as ARR is know to deliver. I really liked the push and pull between Antonio and Libby and was happy to see their relationship develop a little more slowly. It was sweet and cute and there was a little angst thrown in there. There was nothing to blow me away from this book but as always, ARR, delivers a solid read that you know you can happily pass a couple of hours away reading.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars. This the first book I have read in this series, and I didn’t feel like I was lost. Libby was a great female lead, she’s a strong, hard working woman. Antonio was definitely not likable in the beginning, but redeemed himself later. I loved all the side characters, especially Ms. Ina. This a light, easy read and it was enjoyable.
Aurora knows how to write romance! The one thing I’m always guaranteed when picking up on of her books is that it’ll be well written, well plotted and deeply enjoyable.
I’m so glad we got Libby’s story. Antonio was an ass though, I wanted to smack him across the back of the head at times, I won’t lie. But alas, he pulled himself together eventually!
I did knock one star off my review, purely because as much as I enjoyed this book, I enjoyed the previous two so much more.
This was an enemies to lovers, sweet, low angst story perfect for a summer read!
So glad to hear it won’t be the last in the series!
4 stars!
*advanced copy received via NetGalley*
So many feels reading this book. I loved each and every one of them. The main characters, Antonio and Libby, will capture you into their story with the other characters, making you want to stick around forever. This was a new author to me but I will definitely keep an eye on the rest of her work. Engrossing and entertaining, I didn’t want to put it down.
Libby is the baby of the family and the last one to fall in love and settle down. She's hard working, independent, with a great fashion sense and a girly side. Oh and a forever crush on Antonio, who's always been a jerk to her. His mom is convinced they will end up together someday though. In fact, I'd say their moms are evenly matched in the meddling and wanting marriage and grandbabies!
This is almost kinda an enemies to lovers. Filled with misunderstandings and bad communication, but also sweet and emotional moments. I cried more than once and I loved the ending and all the epilogues.
Devoured this book in one sitting. I love how tongue in cheek it was about romance cliches. I loved both the characters equally. Sometimes I find that the protagonist doesn’t mesh 100% with the “hero” of the story. These two, though, were so believable and likable you can’t help but root for them to have a HEA!
Ina was probably my favorite character ever!
Grab a copy of this book, a cup of coffee (or tea), a blanket and ENJOY!
Loved every moment of this book!
This is the first book I have read by this author.
Libby and Antonio had great chemistry and made good main characters.
I liked this story.
I found this book confusing at times as I hadn't read the first two books in the series. I did enjoy Tossed Into Love so much that I purchased the first two "Fluke My Life" titles. I really liked Libby in this one but found the hero hard to like--problematic for a romance. Overall, I enjoyed the author's writing style and found it a satisfying, fun read!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.
**ARC received by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!**
Tossed into Love is the 3rd installment of the "Fluke my Life" series and is about the final remaining Reed sister, Libby. Libby has had a presence in the previous two books and from reading this one I have realized her story runs parallel to Fawn and Mac's. It's not necessary to read the previous two books first but I do recommend that you do.
Libby is a sweet, smart, hardworking girl who is loyal to her friends and family. She steps up in a time of need and work's in the pizzeria Antonio's family owns when his father has a heart attack.
Antonio is a jerk who holds dislike for Libby based on a snap judgement he made. He holds resentment from a past relationship and no matter how much Libby shows that she is different, he just didn't seem to see it.
This book is told in dual points of view, however I would have enjoyed a few more from Antonio's POV.
All in all, I enjoyed the book. It was a great enemies to lovers story. It was a cute story filled with just the right amount of angst. And ARR delivered an amazing epilogue! I loved every page, and would recommend this book.
Advanced Readers Copy Courtesy of Netgalley
Tossed Into Love is Libby’s book. I was soooo looking forward to this one. I think this one was my fave. Don’t get me wrong I loved the first two but the A$$Hole that is Antonio stole this one for me.
Libby has been in love with Antonio for what seems like forever, but he has been nothing short of a A$$ towards her. She knows she should hate him, considering everytime they are in the same room together he seems to piss her off.. but she just cant stay away. When something unfortunate happens Libby steps up and now she has to spend even more time with him.
Antonio is one of NYC’s finest and bravest FireFighters there is. He has been burned badly by a ex who was all about fashion, so when Libby shows up looking beautiful with all the fancy clothes, he automatically wants to hate her. When his father comes down ill he has to step up and take charge of the family business he has grown to despise until they can find a new owner. When he finds out he has to work side by side with Libby this only pisses him off further.
The more time they spend together, the more Antonio realizes that he was totally wrong about Libby.
Will Libby and Antonio get the HEA they deserve or will the secret Libby has been hiding ruin that?
Tossed Into Love was a great enemies to lovers story. I loved the banter between Libby and Antonio.. I loved getting to read more about the sisters and those sexy men they are with, and that crazy but loveable Miss Ina…
Thank you for the amazing journey with this series..
Libby Reed is the youngest of three sisters living and working in New York. Although her story is the third of three it can be read as a standalone.
When Libby hears that the owner of her favourite Pizzeria is unwell she offers to help out until he is fit to return to work. The only fly in the ointment is Antonio, the owner's son, who doesn't try to hide his dislike of her. Despite this, Libby is finding it difficult to get over her crush on him.
Needless to say, being thrown together in order to keep the family restaurant open, shows Antonio what he has been missing and he eventually asks Libby out.
This is a quick, easy read that offers a bit humour as this couple make their way to their HEA and of course wouldn't be complete without interfering mothers desperate to have their kids settled and having babies.
In parts of Libby and Antonio's story we are given 'snippets' of the other sisters' stories that, at times, run alongside and all this does is make you want to read their stories too
Libby has had a crush on Antonio for years while he doesn’t even look her way unless to say something rude. Antonio’s parents own a pizzeria and Libby steps in when they need help. Does Antonio finally recognize her and stop acting like a jerk? Or is it too late? Find out in this must read hilariously swoon-worthy romance.
Aurora has written another 5/5 stars book! I was enraptured at every page I turned. From the start you sense tension between Libby and Antonio and you just watch it grow until the BOOM happens. I loved this book with sweet hard working Libby and hot possessive Antonio. This can be read as a stand-alone but the first two books in the series are a must read as well with Libby’s sisters finding their love.
Tossed Into Love
By: Aurora Rose Reynolds
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When you fight falling in love!!!
In the THIRD book in the FLUKE MY LIFE SERIES. We get to watch Libby crush all of Antonio’s thought on trust and love.
Well let me start by saying I have become a huge fan of this author. She writes with so much intensity and emotion pulled from each book it’s felt page after page. Some are quick witted story lines are so perfect and lets you believe you have a front row seat. So being able to read this love story didn’t disappoint. The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills.
Authors Blurb: Libby Reed is over it. Or that’s what she tells herself. She’s lusted after one of New York’s bravest for years, but firefighter Antonio Moretti has doused her interest for the last time. As much as she wants the arrogant jerk (in a bad, bad way), they can’t even be in the same room without setting each other off…which might be a problem now that she’s volunteered to help out in his family’s restaurant.
Antonio’s been burned before. Now he knows better than to trust a pretty face and follow another pair of long, beautiful legs into heartbreak. But while Libby might rub him the wrong way, he can’t deny the heat between them. And it only burns hotter when she steps up in his time of need. The closer they get, the more he realizes he may have misjudged her. Then again, he doesn’t know the secret Libby’s keeping that could send their relationship up in flames before it’s even begun.
I really enjoyed this book and it kept me engrossed throughout. I really loved the characters and the way they interacted with each other. This is a fun, hot, romantic must read book and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.
This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.
Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕
I read the first two books just after the second book released and I loved those books a lot, so I was really excited to read this book! I then saw it on Netgalley, so I requested a copy and was really excited when I got accepted! After reading this book, I can say that I enjoyed it just as much as the others in the series! I was drawn in right from the first chapter and I had a hard time putting this book down! The plot also developed at the perfect pace and kept me hooked! There was also plenty of romance in this book and the sexual tension between the two main characters leaked off the pages! There were plenty of seriously hot scenes between them too! I do wish that there was maybe a little bit of action and suspense in the plot though! The ending of this book was also perfect and was left at the perfect place for all the characters! It was very beautiful too! The characters were also amazing and made this even better! Libby was the main female character, and she was a secondary character in the other books in this series, so I couldn't wait to read her story! In this book, Libby was such a sweet character and she worked hard for the things that she had! This made me have a lot of respect for her! I also liked that she loved those around her and went on a new career path in this book and couldn't wait to start it! I also connected with Libby all the way through third book and didn't lose that connection with her! Antonio was the main male character and love interest of Libby! I loved Antonio a lot in this book! He was slightly mean to Libby at the beginning of this book, but I think he did this because he assumed that he knew what she was like when he didn't! Antonio learned a lot about Libby in this book though and it was easy to see that he had strong feelings for her! He was protective of her too and they made quite the couple! Antonio also worked in a dangerous, tough job, which made me respect him! I loved that this book was written from both Libby and Antonio's point of views! I was hoping that it was going to be especially after I read the synopsis and the others book in this series have been written from both characters point of views! I'm really happy that this book was too because it helped me connect and understand both characters more and allowed for more things to happen in the plot! I now can't wait to read the next book in this series! I actually though that this book was going to be the final book, but I'm really happy that there's going to be another book! I can't find any information on the next book, so I'm not sure who the main characters are going to be! I can't wait to find out and read it once it releases! The cover for this book is absolutely stunning! I love it a lot and it would definitely draw me to the book and make me want to read the story behind it! I love how well it suits the other covers and the cover models are the perfect Libby and Antonio! Big thank you to Aurora, Montlake Romance and Netgalley for ARC of Tossed Into Love!
Tossed Into Love was an enjoyable, sweet, low angst read. That had enough about it to hold my interest throughout. As the characters were likable, the story engaging, and at times fun. Although I didn't really feel an enemies vibe between Antonio and Libby there was definite tension. Which then translated into some nice chemistry and I enjoyed the romance that developed between them. Plus, having not read this series before I never once felt like I was missing out on anything. And having enjoyed Tossed Into Live, I would certainly go back and read the two earlier stories.
Easily stated: this was a CUTE read.
I truly enjoyed Tossed into Love—it was exactly what I needed to read, the kind of rom-com that makes you feel GIDDY and leaves you with a smile on your face. Not heavily complicated on the plot but packed with a colorful cast of secondary characters, and an enemies-to-lovers trope, Tossed into Love was one fantastic read.
So if you're looking for a funny, light, sexy, can't-put-it-down book, with one of the cutest epilogues ever, Tossed into Love is your choice! And don't forget the pizza, this baby made me crave for pizza in the middle of the night! Love it!
I got sucked into Aurora Rose Reynolds’ books a few months ago and binged on pretty much all her books in a few weeks. While there are some problematic issues in many of her books, I think her Fluke My Life series is quite good. I really loved the first two books in the series, and couldn’t wait to get my hands on the third book. So when I saw it on Netgalley, I immediately requested it, and was so very happy when I was approved! Tossed into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds sucked me in, and I was totally invested.
Tossed into Love focuses on youngest Reed sister, Libby, and her longtime crush, Antonio. When Antonio’s father has a heart-attack, Libby steps in to help out at their restaurant, which puts her in close proximity to Antonio. Antonio is a firefighter, and has never had a lot of interest in his parents’ restaurant, but also steps up to help while his father recuperates. And, of course, while spending so much time together, Antonio and Libby fall for each other.
Libby was such an amazing heroine. She’s the youngest of three sisters, and is feeling a bit lonely now that her sisters have gotten into serious relationships. Libby is such a hard worker, and is always willing to help someone out, even when she’s running on empty. As sweet as Libby is, she certainly isn’t a pushover, either. I did enjoy the times when she would put Antonio in his place – and believe me, Antonio needed to be put in his place.
Antonio took a bit for me to really love. He’s not super kind to Libby, although I wouldn’t say that he was mean, either. He has been attracted to her for a long time, but doesn’t want to be. So he’s a bit grumpy to her. He assumes some ridiculous things about Libby because she likes to dress up and wear make-up. Honestly his assumptions are so frustrating, but like I mentioned, Libby puts him in his place. And once Antonio realizes how wonderful Libby is, I did start to like him.
I did really like the romance, and I was sucked into this story right away! Antonio and Libby definitely bicker, but once they get together, they worked so well. I will say that the conflict was a bit silly. It seemed like such a silly reason for Antonio to get so mad about. I also thought Libby was a little ridiculous for not spilling the beans earlier on. Their make-up was a lot a little bit of a let-down, but still, I was happy when they figured things out.
So, overall, I really enjoyed Tossed into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds. It has a fantastic heroine, a grumpy hero, and a lot of chemistry. The whole series is great if you looking for something light and easy.
I went into this one not expecting to like it much. I read a few reviews before diving in, and many of them had issues with Antonio being an ass. And he was an ass, to be honest. Had I been Libby I would have taken that baseball bat he had shoved up his rear end for three years and beaten him with it. Then I would have gone out and found me a none whiny douche to have hot sweaty monkey sex with. Alas, that isn't the direction the author went in.
That said, I didn't hate it either. I could have done without Libby being a virgin, because HELLO it is 2018 and women are allowed to have sex for crying out loud. Not to mention, it was a little pathetic on her part to be saving her virginity for a guy who did nothing but treat her like a piece of shit for three solid years all because he overheard her talking about wanting a designer purse? Oy vey... Also, there were WAY too many "cutes." But, all in all, it wasn't as bad as I was expecting, and the epilogues were sweet.
I love a good frenamies romance!.
Libby and Antonio already know eachother going into this story but it's definitely not a friendly relationship. They met through Tony's Pizzeria which is Antonio's dads pizza shop. Libby, Mac and Fawn (her sisters) all have a great relationship with both Tony and Martina (Antonio's parents) So when Libby gets the news of Tony's heart attack she immediately jumps to help out anyway she can. Let's just say she ruffled Antonio's feathers a little and much to his dismay didn't back down.
I adored Libby honesty I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't because she is just the sweetest. Not only is she kind, caring and works her butt off. She also has a little(huge) obsession with designer clothes, shoes and bags!. but get this! ... despite always looking kick ass and being beautiful she is so down to earth, humble and has a fridge stocked full of junk food that would rival a supermarket.. priorities right?. Remember what I say about not judging a book by its cover? .. let's just say Antonio learned that the hard way. I loved her hard! She's easy to relate to and I connected to her from the get go.
Antonio.. well he's a shithead in the beginning for the most ridiculous reasons. But I'm a sucker for an asshole alpha and of course he does redeem himself. Despite the rocky start underneath that wall of bitterness and preconceived judgment he'd built up he genuinely was a great hero. He had that gruff dominant nature that'll have you all kinds of flustered whilst being super sweet, over protective and honest. He was totally honest with his feelings and when he was in the wrong which is super refreshing. He messed up but he also fixed it and I mean who doesn't love a good grovel right?.
Together the chemistry was palpable and the connection instantaneous. The story flows really well without anything getting boring or too much. It's very much focused on them and their relationship so we get all the delicious details without to much unnecessary drama. I adore the side characters especially Miss Ina who honestly needs her own book!. That grouchy fabulous lady never faild to amuse me. I just loved this book hard! It's a great addition to the series and definitely my favourite.
Aurora your story definitely was "funny, sweet, hot, and left me feeling good.".
I kindly received this ARC from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.