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Stupid men always making assumptions and messing everything up... Libby has had a crush on Antonio since forever but it takes him realizing he could loose her to wake up and act on his attraction towards her. Turns out you just have to get to know someone deeper to see how valuable they are. They are like cats and dogs but things get difficult and help is needed so they are forced to be around each other more than they are used to and they slowly discover all they have to offer and the potential they have for a relationship. Because what shows on the outside is complete different from what they have inside. I really liked their interactions and how sweet he is with her. This is really a very delightful read.
This is the third in a very entertaining series about three sisters living and working in N.Y. City. This novel centers around Libby Reid, a cosmetologist at a high class salon on Madison Avenue. She enjoys her job, but is starting to feel there is something else she wants to do. Libby’s just not sure what that is.
Antonio Moretti is a full time firefighter, his parents own a local very busy Pizzeria, Tony’s. He has resented this business for years because he feels it is exhausting and aging his father. Libby loves Tony’s and has become very close to the owners, not to mention her attraction to sexy
Antonio. But he calls her Princess and treats her like a spoiled brat. When Tony suffers a heart attack and ends up having surgery, his wife Martina won’t leave his side, which means Antonio is very unhappily in charge. Libby tells Martina and Tony she will help, and braces for Antonio to be a jerk. He doesn’t disappoint. But slowly, Antonio starts to see the real Libby, and realize he has misjudged her. After a hilarious water fight in the kitchen.....things start heating up!
I enjoyed reading this sexy, funny story and it can be read as a stand alone. But the first two in the series look equally as fun.
Thank you to Montlake Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this novel.
What an amazing story. Libby is a strong independent caring woman. Antonio is a complicated hot alpha man. He makes assumptions about the type of person Libby is. Only for her to prove him wrong. Loved there chemistry and there amazing connection. Could not wait to see how the story would turn out.
I really loves this book, I mean what can you say about this series. I want more and more from this author. I didn’t liked Antonio in the beginning but he grows on you, the more you get to know him. The chemistry between them is so hot, and lovely. Even if he is an idiot in the beginning. I read this one in one setting and going to read it more times. Because it’s definitely a reread for me.
I was given this ARC from netgalley to give an honest review.
It just seems like the books in this series can't really live up to the first one. I enjoyed this one better than the second one but not by very much. Antonio is probably one of least favorite male POV's from Reynolds.
This was incredibly sweet and my favorite of the series. It's funny because I was nervous starting this book. We knew from book 2 that Antonio wasn't so nice to Libby and I was unsure about their beginning. Normally I would gush all over the hero of the story but this time it was Libby who made me love this story.
Libby is such a sweet and like-able heroine. I love the reason why she hated romance movies. I love that she was a girly girl and yet was such a hard worker. She didn't complain. She wasn't whiny. She was just all around sweet, even when she had reason not to be.
I would love to gush about Antonio but I was giving him the stink eye for half of this book. I still liked him though. I really liked the message about assumptions and to never judge the future based off the past. I loved the author put that in the book!
The epilogues were the best! Even Miss Ina had one. I think it's safe to say that I loved this and highly recommend to those who want a low angst fun read.
So I LOVED this book... read it in one whole day.
Yep... I could not put it down. Now I need to go back and read the two previous books in this series. The two prior books are about Libby’s sisters. No worries, this one is fine to read on its own.
In this story we meet Libby, she does hair and makeup for a living, but decides she is unforfilled and wants to buy the pizza place near her home (from a couple she loves). Antonio is the son of said couple and wants nothing to do The his family’s pizza restaurant.
For years these two have been attracted to each other but have done nothing about it. FINALLy, Antonio makes a move after Libby goes on a blind date.
I was cheering here!
After dating awhile, this is when Libby goes to his parents to ask if she can buy the pizza restaurant. Then she doesn’t tell Antonio and I knew that wouldn’t go well. Silly girl!!!
Anyways, such a great read!!!
Tossed Into Love is the third installment in the addictive Fluke My Life series by the amazingly talented Aurora Rose Reynolds and Libby's story. She is the youngest and last single Reed sister standing. I must confess that I first thought she will end up together with Lucas, Levi's brother, but then gorgeous, sexy Antonio showed up in this book out of the blue and stole my heart. This story is an enemies to lovers trope which proves that opposites do attract and can be compatible. I truly enjoyed this sweet, funny rom com. It's the perfect read for a lazy day to sit back and relax.
Libby Reed has been lusting for years after hot firefighter Antonio Moretti who also happens to be the son of the owner's of her favorite pizzeria where she's now volunteered to help. Antonio is a handsome, American Italian hunk of a man but also arrogant and full of himself. At least that's what Libby is trying to tell herself. As much as she wants him they can’t even be in the same room without setting each other off. Their battles of will equally turn them on and frustrate them.
Antonio’s been burned by a woman before. He has learned his lesson and now knows better than to trust a pretty face. But while Libby might rub him the wrong way, he is very thankful for her willingness to help his family. He will just have to deal with the hot chemistry between them. The closer they get, the more Antonio realizes he may have misjudged Libby. But Antonio doesn’t know the secret she's keeping that could send their relationship up in flames before it’s even begun.
I've adored Antonio and Libby together. They were a great match. The passion between them burned bright like a bush fire. I loved their banter and kept cheering: "Now kiss her for God's sake!" Antonio will be pleasantly surprised when he finds out that Libby has so much more to offer than just a magnificent body and beautiful face. She is hard-working, ambitious and reliable. Libby will realize that Antonio is not a jerk but a man who is wary and guarding his heart in order to protect himself from further disappointment.
Aurora did a great job with this story! It's a must read for all her fans and lovers of this genre. It will put a huge smile on your face and make you immediately crave the next and last book in this series. That one is going to be Lucas' story. I give Tossed Into Love 5 delicious pizza slices/stars.
Aurora Rose Reynolds has been on my one-click author list since years. And this is not without a reason. Every time I think she can't surprise or impress me more than she already did, she proves me wrong. Her Fluke My Life series has easily become one of my most favorite series ever. The humor in these books is fantastic and the characters loveable and funny.
After finishing and loving Running Into Love and Stumbling Into Love, I was so looking forward to Libby's story. At first I thought that Levi's brother Lukas is going to be her love interest. But I was totally wrong. Aurora Rose Reynolds had somebody else in mind: Antonio Moretti, super hot firefighter and sole heir to Tony's Pizzeria. Was I disappointed? Nope, not at all! I loved this book and these two together beyond words. But please let me tell you a little about their story.
Libby Reed has lusted after one of New York’s bravest firefighters for as long as she can remember. It's time to move on, or at least that's what she is telling herself. As much as she wants the arrogant jerk in a very bad way, they can’t even be in the same room without pissing each other off. Now that she’s volunteered to help out in his family’s pizzeria, things are going to be awkward.
Antonio Moretti has been burned by love. Now he knows better than to trust a pretty face in designer clothes. While Libby might rub him the wrong way, he can’t deny the sizzling chemistry between them. Things get even hotter when she steps up to help his family. The more time they spend together, the more he realizes that he totally misjudged her.
Just when things between them start to settle and a HEA is within their reach, Libby’s well kept secret comes into light. Will they be able to move past this, or will their relationship come to a breakdown?
I loved Libby's compassionate persona. She was not only beautiful on the outside, but on the inside too. She was seriously the girl everyone would love to have as best friend! Once Antonio was able to see past her fancy clothes and make-up and see the hard working and loveable woman underneath, he couldn't help himself but fall in love with her.
Antonio's bad experiences from the past have made him suspicious and judgy. But that was his way of sheltering his heart from another heartbreak. Underneath it all he was a brave and honorable young man. It didn't hurt that he was good looking too. There is something so sexy about these Italian guys and the way they love and protect their women fiercly.
All in all, Tossed Into Love was a great enemies to lovers story with the right amount of humor and steam. I loved and enjoyed each and every page, especially the banter between Libby and Antonio. Prepare yourself for an epilogue that will make you cry happy tears of joy! Great job dear Aurora. 5 stars
3.5 Stars!!!
Antonio Moretti is a fire fighter, who resents his father's pizzeria. However when his dad falls sick, he has no other option other than taking over the business.
Libby reed had been crushing over Antonio for so long despite him being nothing but rude to her..
So when Antonio's dad falls sick, she gets in to help in the pizzeria ignoring the jerk she has to deal with while working there...
Things change when they start working together.. Antonio gets over his assumptions about her and starts seeing the real Libby Reed.. And eventually they do fall for each other.. However, when Libby decides to buy the Pizzeria from Antonio's dad, things take a turn...
This story was short and sweet.. However, I found Antonio irritating more than a few times.. He didnt think twice before assuming worst of things and acting out like a jerk..
However, it was a light romance with a HEA!!!
Y'all. This book....
I am so in love with this series and this was a fabulous addition to it.
It's fun and flirty and easy to read. It's everything you could want in a summer (or weekend) read!
You get a fun and easy read with all the qualities that we've come to know from ARR novels. And how can I forget those ALPHAS?!
Antonio... alpha. FIREMAN. Drop dead sexy.
Literally my dream man.
Out of all 3 in this series, this one was my favorite. I’m a huge sucker for enemies to lover stories. I always find the push and pull between the characters exciting. Antonio and Libby had a lot of that going on. There was a small part towards the end where I thought Antonio was a huge jackhole to Libby and it made me mad. But obviously it got worked out and he redeemed himself. I loved the epilogue, it was so sweet, especially the part with Miss Ina.
Another great title from ARR, I can't help but 5star it. It wasn't as amazing as her other 'BOOM' novels, but it was still great, so far this author has been a winner for me for every single book she puts out!!
Such an amazing read. From beginning to end I was hooked. Such a phenomenal author. Would definitely recommend
After finishing and loving Running Into Love and Stumbling Into Love, I was so looking forward to Libby's story. At first I thought that Levi's brother Lukas is going to be her love interest. But I was totally wrong. Aurora Rose Reynolds had somebody else in mind: Antonio Moretti, super hot firefighter and sole heir to Tony's Pizzeria.
Tossed Into Love is the story of the third Reed sister, Libby, and how love finds her and her sexy fireman.
Summary:
Watching her sisters find their Prince Charmings and move on to their happily-ever-afters, Libby Reed wants nothing more than to experience that same joy. Too bad her could-be prince is nothing but a toad. Her years long crush on one of New York’s finest, fireman Antonio Moretti, has probably burned brighter than some of the fires he fights. But no more. He’s acted like a jerk one too many times. After what happened with his ex, Antonio knows better than to fall for another pretty face. Despite him being sure of the type of woman Libby is, Antonio can’t deny the chemistry that sparks and curls between them. He’s determined to steer clear, though. Until he’s forced into close proximity with her when Libby steps up to help his family’s business. Then that ever-present chemistry doesn’t just spark. It ignites. Antonio learns quickly that he may have been a jerk, misjudging Libby as he had. But Libby’s holding a secret that could cause their relationship to implode before it ever really gets started.
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Libby has been a steady character throughout the previous two books. Upon meeting her, you see her as lively, fun, loving, and maybe a bit feisty. Seeing it from her POV she’s still all of those things, but with an admirable work ethic, a real head for business, and a flair for creativity. I adored her girly personality, love of heels, and ability to find the best bargain. She was a very sweet heroine. I liked Antonio, too, but I had some issues with him. He was gratifyingly alpha and sexy, but had a serious case of the judgies. I understood that he had a bad experience in the past that colored his perceptions. That’s probably the only reason I didn’t outright dislike him. He could also be sweet, thoughtful, and very growly. Still, he made assumptions and pandered to his anger way too often. For that, I would have liked a bit more groveling. I did like him with Libby, though. Their bickering added to the sexual tension, but mostly they were sugary sweet and adorable. In the end, it was an enjoyable read. The storyline was similar to a romance movie formula, but with ARR’s signature touch. I loved the characters, and the chance to catch up with Fawn and Mac. I wish we could have gotten deeper with Antonio, but the story still worked without that. The connection to New Year’s Eve was one of my favorite aspects of the story, and the epilogue was so sweet and perfect. I don’t normally include quotes with my reviews, but I just had to share this one:
“Whether you run into it, stumble into it, or get tossed into it, love has a way of finding you.”
The Fluke My Life books have proven to be fast-paced and cute. ARR has such a gift for writing books that are fun and romantic, with a side of sexy. The Reed sisters have been wonderful entertainment, and I’m extremely happy that we still have one more book in the series. ♡
This author has an amazing ability to suck you into the world of her books. The characters are real world, with problems and family issues that everyone can relate to. The book begins with the H father being hospitalized and the H stepping in to help the family in their pizza shop. The H uses anything as an excuse to not fall for the h at first. However the h shows him her true self by being who she is. Between a few misunderstandings halarious family interruptions and well meaning friends, they eventually find love everlasting. The Boom is real! A little heartache and a whole lot of love. Could not put this down. Again an amazing author, can not wait for this to come out so I can gift a few copies myself!
Aurora Rose Reynolds is the master of the alpha male. Love her books and this one did not disappoint!!
I have always been a fan of Aurora Rose Reynolds, she has written some of my all time favorite romance books and Tossed into Love didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed all the books in the Fluke my Life series and even though technically you could read this one as a standalone, I feel like it wouldn't be as special without reading the first two.
I have been anticipating Libby's story since we first meet all three sisters. Libby is beautiful and loves being girly but there's so much more to her than her designers clothes and handbags. She has the biggest heart and even before we get to her book we know she is feeling left out of her sisters lives when they used to be really close to one another. Libby is a hairstylist and makeup artist who has her own business on the side renting out wealthy peoples outfits making the glam life affordable for everyday girls. However, she's coming to realize she doesn't see her current work life keeping her happy in the long run. When the opportunity to help run the pizza shop whose owners have become a second family to her arises she gladly jumps at the opportunity. The only slight downside to the situation is Antonio, who she has secretly crushed on for forever and who can't seem to stand the sight of her.
Antonio is a firefighter {I know hot damn 😍} his family owns a pizza shop, he's Italian and damn sexy. Sorry I got excited there for a moment because he's like perfect to me lol except for the jerk part but who am I kidding I love a meanie whose actually a sweetie. Anyways, Antonio got his heart stomped on by a materialistic skank and that stops him from wanting to get to know the real Libby behind the fancy clothes and high heels. When the two are forced into spending a lot of time together while she helps out at the pizzeria they can't deny the chemistry between them.
God I love Alpha Males [sigh] the ones who stake their claim yet use endearments like 'baby'. Aurora Rose Reynolds writes some of the best Alpha males and Antonio was one of them! Another one of the things I love about her writing is that her female characters are always so down to earth and usually love rockin' sweats and eating junk food. Making them totally relatable. Lastly her sex scenes are hot and steamy and passionate. Her characters care deeply about each other and you can feel it in the writing.
4/5 🌟
This is the third book in the Fluke My Life series but can be read as a standalone.
“Whether you run into it, stumble into it, or get tossed into it, love has a way of finding you.”
This story is about Libby and Antonio. Libby is sweet and would do anything to help somebody out. Antonio is a little rough around the edges. If you’ve read some other reviews, some people really don’t like Antonio. My feelings are, if both characters are perfect and there is no conflict at all, it usually makes for a boring book. I didn’t have a problem with him. Whether you agreed with him or not, he had his reasons for feeling that way he did about things, he explained why, and to me, he redeemed himself in the end.
I thought they were cute together and loved some of their banter:
“You know you are seriously annoying.”
“You’ve mentioned that before, Princess.”
“Well, I don’t want you to forget that, so I’ll tell you again. You are annoying-seriously annoying.”
I’ve really enjoyed this series. They are great when you’re looking for a quick read with little angst.
Since this book was about the third of three sisters, I assumed it was the end of the series, but per Goodreads, it looks like there will be a fourth book “Drawn Into Love.” I wonder who it will be about? I can’t want to read it and find out!
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley.