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Roommate Duet #1
Baby Mine
I saw her first.
Blonde. Gorgeous. Feisty.
I was captivated.
But it didn’t matter because when she walks out of my best friend’s bedroom half naked, I know I’ve lost my chance.
Now we’re roommates and constantly fighting about our living arrangements. Though we argue about everything, I can’t stop thinking about her in all the wrong ways. I should move out so I can finally get over her, but the selfish part of me can’t let go.
When tragedy strikes, we’re left to deal with it together. Instead of pushing her away, I pull her closer.
Just as we come to terms with our new reality, she reveals a life changing event that affects us both.
And I’m left to make the hardest decision of my life—remain friends or confess my feelings and risk it all.
BABY MINE is book 1 in the Hunter & Lennon duet and must be read first.
Blonde. Gorgeous. Feisty.
I was captivated.
But it didn’t matter because when she walks out of my best friend’s bedroom half naked, I know I’ve lost my chance.
Now we’re roommates and constantly fighting about our living arrangements. Though we argue about everything, I can’t stop thinking about her in all the wrong ways. I should move out so I can finally get over her, but the selfish part of me can’t let go.
When tragedy strikes, we’re left to deal with it together. Instead of pushing her away, I pull her closer.
Just as we come to terms with our new reality, she reveals a life changing event that affects us both.
And I’m left to make the hardest decision of my life—remain friends or confess my feelings and risk it all.
BABY MINE is book 1 in the Hunter & Lennon duet and must be read first.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 10, 2019
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Kennedy Fox
78 books5,749 followersBrooke Cumberland and Lyra Parish are a duo of romance authors under the USA Today pseudonym, Kennedy Fox. Their characters will make you blush and your heart melt. Cowboys in tight jeans are their kryptonite. They always guarantee a happily ever after!
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March 22, 2021
My problem with this book is that I honest to God didn't understand why the guy was obsessed with the girl at the first place. He saw her once and still wanted only her years later.
It was supposed to be about a deep emotional connection over her boyfriend & his best friend's death, but for me to care I should have cared about the man, who died, too. Or at least see why they loved him so much, but it wasn't shown in the slightest. It was just a fact.
No one really had a personality either. Chemistry was nowhere to be seen.
Which is such a shame, because I picked it up for the "getting together in our shared grief" thing. And because I follow one of the authors on Youtube, and she was so emotional about this book she actually cried.
The grieving period was well written and I enjoyed it, but it was only half a book maybe. The first part should have established the relationship between all of them, but it felt really weak.
When I finished it, I wanted to pick up the next book immideately, because of the major cliffhanger, but I didn't, and now I don't think I will. Because 1, I don't care about them, and 2, I don't like cliffhangers that's pure purpose is to sell another book.
It was supposed to be about a deep emotional connection over her boyfriend & his best friend's death, but for me to care I should have cared about the man, who died, too. Or at least see why they loved him so much, but it wasn't shown in the slightest. It was just a fact.
No one really had a personality either. Chemistry was nowhere to be seen.
Which is such a shame, because I picked it up for the "getting together in our shared grief" thing. And because I follow one of the authors on Youtube, and she was so emotional about this book she actually cried.
The grieving period was well written and I enjoyed it, but it was only half a book maybe. The first part should have established the relationship between all of them, but it felt really weak.
When I finished it, I wanted to pick up the next book immideately, because of the major cliffhanger, but I didn't, and now I don't think I will. Because 1, I don't care about them, and 2, I don't like cliffhangers that's pure purpose is to sell another book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2019
AVAILABLE NOW - FULL REVIEW
In true KENNEDY FOX fashion, the angst is off the charts. Add to that the forbidden nature of Hunter and Lennon’s relationship and that cliff hanger, and I’m DEAD!
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5 Unrequited CROWNS
KENNEDY FOX brings their signature angst with Baby Mine. By providing readers with a host of characters we love, a romance that makes us swoon, and a tragedy that wrecks our hearts, Baby Mine kicks off what is sure to be an EPIC duet.
One thing that I often find hard about these types of stories is the balance of having the one character be in love with two people, legitimately and believably in love. Well, Kennedy Fox pulls it off. I buy into her relationship with Brandon, and through her characterization, readers will understand her choices. She is loyal and loves with her whole heart. Brandon is likeable. You see why Hunter is unwaveringly devoted to his friend, why he sacrifices and tortures himself daily. Hunter, though, he is every Kennedy Fox hero I love rolled in to one: honorable, sexy, loyal, kind. Does he have his immature moments? Sure, but I’m not going to judge a character who has to watch the woman he loves with his best friend. That is bound to bring out the worst in most people.
This story is fantastic. From the moment of Lennon and Hunter’s meet cute that sizzles, to their fights, and to the heart crushing moment that brings them together, my emotions were all over the place. My heart aches for Hunter. I wanted to shake Lennon for not seeing. I was crushed by Brandon. With their story, though, I began to heal. Then, BAM, in true Kennedy Fox fashion, a cliff hanger I didn’t see coming, and I honestly have no idea where book 2 is going to take us but it’s going to be a ride.
Lovers of angst and tension, Baby Mine is a must! The whirlwind of emotions will knock you down and the ending...well, book 2 needs to be here ASAP!
BETA READ
In true KENNEDY FOX fashion, the angst is off the charts. Add to that the forbidden nature of Hunter and Lennon’s relationship and that cliff hanger, and I’m DEAD!
- -
5 Unrequited CROWNS
KENNEDY FOX brings their signature angst with Baby Mine. By providing readers with a host of characters we love, a romance that makes us swoon, and a tragedy that wrecks our hearts, Baby Mine kicks off what is sure to be an EPIC duet.
One thing that I often find hard about these types of stories is the balance of having the one character be in love with two people, legitimately and believably in love. Well, Kennedy Fox pulls it off. I buy into her relationship with Brandon, and through her characterization, readers will understand her choices. She is loyal and loves with her whole heart. Brandon is likeable. You see why Hunter is unwaveringly devoted to his friend, why he sacrifices and tortures himself daily. Hunter, though, he is every Kennedy Fox hero I love rolled in to one: honorable, sexy, loyal, kind. Does he have his immature moments? Sure, but I’m not going to judge a character who has to watch the woman he loves with his best friend. That is bound to bring out the worst in most people.
This story is fantastic. From the moment of Lennon and Hunter’s meet cute that sizzles, to their fights, and to the heart crushing moment that brings them together, my emotions were all over the place. My heart aches for Hunter. I wanted to shake Lennon for not seeing. I was crushed by Brandon. With their story, though, I began to heal. Then, BAM, in true Kennedy Fox fashion, a cliff hanger I didn’t see coming, and I honestly have no idea where book 2 is going to take us but it’s going to be a ride.
Lovers of angst and tension, Baby Mine is a must! The whirlwind of emotions will knock you down and the ending...well, book 2 needs to be here ASAP!
BETA READ
February 7, 2021
Nothing like a little bait and switch in KU to get your review going. If you read this beware. It’s a “duet” not a series as in the first book is free and the rest of the story is a $4.99 completion. I guess. I did not know that duet was basically a way to spread your story out.
Now for the review. I'm going to ignore the issue that the girl the hero crushed comes home with his roommate and cut to the romance. I was a little confused when at around 40% the heroine is still having wallhanging sex with the love of her life (LOHL) as the hero languished with his ONS in his room.
LOHL dies and there’s lots of sadness (really) with hidden ogling on both sides. More hiding when the heroine realizes she’s pregnant and the H steps in to help her through what could be a very awkward visit with her uber religious parents. THEN DNF with a cliffhanger.
Now for the review. I'm going to ignore the issue that the girl the hero crushed comes home with his roommate and cut to the romance. I was a little confused when at around 40% the heroine is still having wallhanging sex with the love of her life (LOHL) as the hero languished with his ONS in his room.
LOHL dies and there’s lots of sadness (really) with hidden ogling on both sides. More hiding when the heroine realizes she’s pregnant and the H steps in to help her through what could be a very awkward visit with her uber religious parents. THEN DNF with a cliffhanger.
April 23, 2019
3.5 STARS!
Baby Mine by Kennedy Fox was sweet, forbidden, and filled with so much angst it overflows at times!
My heart goes out to Hunter as his poor heart was put through the shredder. His unrequited feelings were palpable. He was a man of many masks, always putting up a brick wall or being a complete jerk in order to fight his emotions towards Lennon at every turn.
Baby Mine was heartbreaking and tragic as well. The loss of Brandon hit hard for these two characters.
However, it connected them on a much deeper level. Brandon's passing influenced Hunter to put down the gloves, stop the fighting, and the childish bickering. In a way, it made him the man Lennon needed because he begins to stand up for her, protects her, and takes care of her. These actions allowed a true friendship to transpire, and Hunter and Lennon soon become best friends.
But, things take a turn. Lennon discovers she's pregnant with Brandon's baby. Hunter is once again reminded of how he can't have Lennon 😭. Lines begin to blur. Things start to spice up a bit, even though they both continue to fight it! The sexual tension is at an all time high y'all 🔥.
So, why did I rate it so low? It had predictable moments. Unnecessary drama. Lennon's interest in Hunter and then her quick connection/hook-up with Brandon threw me off. And let's not forget the cliffy at the end. Beware, is all I'm going to say besides I now need to know how Hunter and Lennon's story will end!
P.S. I'm dying for Liam and Maddie's story! They might just be my faves 💜
*AN ARC WAS KINDLY PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.*
Two people bound by grief.
Two people who can never be together.
Two people who need each other more than ever.
Baby Mine by Kennedy Fox was sweet, forbidden, and filled with so much angst it overflows at times!
My heart goes out to Hunter as his poor heart was put through the shredder. His unrequited feelings were palpable. He was a man of many masks, always putting up a brick wall or being a complete jerk in order to fight his emotions towards Lennon at every turn.
Baby Mine was heartbreaking and tragic as well. The loss of Brandon hit hard for these two characters.
However, it connected them on a much deeper level. Brandon's passing influenced Hunter to put down the gloves, stop the fighting, and the childish bickering. In a way, it made him the man Lennon needed because he begins to stand up for her, protects her, and takes care of her. These actions allowed a true friendship to transpire, and Hunter and Lennon soon become best friends.
But, things take a turn. Lennon discovers she's pregnant with Brandon's baby. Hunter is once again reminded of how he can't have Lennon 😭. Lines begin to blur. Things start to spice up a bit, even though they both continue to fight it! The sexual tension is at an all time high y'all 🔥.
So, why did I rate it so low? It had predictable moments. Unnecessary drama. Lennon's interest in Hunter and then her quick connection/hook-up with Brandon threw me off. And let's not forget the cliffy at the end. Beware, is all I'm going to say besides I now need to know how Hunter and Lennon's story will end!
P.S. I'm dying for Liam and Maddie's story! They might just be my faves 💜
*AN ARC WAS KINDLY PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.*
July 18, 2021
Loved loved loved this book! 😍😍
Let me start by saying how beautiful and exciting is to find a book by chance and love it that much. In my case, I found this free on Amazon and I decided to read it. Little did I know that I would fall in love with Hunter and Lennon...
First of all, my advice if you decided to read it is to go completely blind. I made the "mistake" of reading the blurb at about 20% and I just wish I hadn't done it. For some reason (🤷🏻♀️) almost every plot twist that happens in this story is included in the blurb. So, yeah, don't read it.
That being said you'd expect me to not like it that much. But, thankfully, that didn't happen. The story was so beautifully written and the characters were so likeable that even though I knew what would happen I enjoyed it a whole lot!
So, Hunter is a bartender at a club when he meets Lennon and she instantly likes her. He hopes that she will return to the bar but that not happens. Unfortunately for him the next day finds Lennon in his apartment after she spends the night with his roommate and best friend Brandon. She instantly becomes off-limits for him and even though he likes her a lot he doesn't make a move, being loyal to his best friend. He tries to get over her by having a lot of one night stands and, when Lennon moves in with them, he constantly fights with her.
Someone might not like what Hunter does and I totally get it but reading his POV I couldn't help but love him. He preferred to be loyal to Brandon instead of being selfish and act on his feelings. Till the end he was so sweet and cute so welcome Hunter to my book-boyfriend list! 😅
Overall, I really loved this story and I already started the next book!
April 24, 2019
Damn, ya’ll … these ladies just don’t disappoint.
I almost didn’t read this ARC. Tragedy struck my family like a tornado recently and for a while I couldn’t concentrate enough to read a sentence and when I finally did, I chose a fluff book because I couldn’t absorb any more sadness. It’s been about 4 weeks since the epic blow and I was really worried I wouldn’t be able to finish ….. but I did and it was glorious.
The storyline was fun for most of this journey, until it wasn’t. You obviously know the why from reading the blurb so I don’t have to get into that but the glorious part is that even tho this story is tragically relatable, I wouldn’t consider it sad. It was very much in the realm of possibility for any person, but I just didn’t feel sadness. Instead I felt hope. I mean yes, the *incident* is sad, but the journey is not. It’s hopeful and real and well thought out. And if you think even for a second that you’ll know what’s coming around the corner when you read this journey … you’d be wrong #trust
I’m excited to read the next chapter of this journey. I have a feeling it won’t be predictable and it will be just as glorious as this first half!
I almost didn’t read this ARC. Tragedy struck my family like a tornado recently and for a while I couldn’t concentrate enough to read a sentence and when I finally did, I chose a fluff book because I couldn’t absorb any more sadness. It’s been about 4 weeks since the epic blow and I was really worried I wouldn’t be able to finish ….. but I did and it was glorious.
The storyline was fun for most of this journey, until it wasn’t. You obviously know the why from reading the blurb so I don’t have to get into that but the glorious part is that even tho this story is tragically relatable, I wouldn’t consider it sad. It was very much in the realm of possibility for any person, but I just didn’t feel sadness. Instead I felt hope. I mean yes, the *incident* is sad, but the journey is not. It’s hopeful and real and well thought out. And if you think even for a second that you’ll know what’s coming around the corner when you read this journey … you’d be wrong #trust
I’m excited to read the next chapter of this journey. I have a feeling it won’t be predictable and it will be just as glorious as this first half!
August 18, 2023
⭐️ 4.5 "Aching" Stars ⭐️
I’m always so impatient for each new release by Kennedy Fox and this new Roommates Series had me ecstatic! Just from the blurb, the first duet of this series about Hunter and Lennon promised angst and heartache mixed with laughter and tears! I was so right as my heart felt so much pain intertwined with hope and beauty inside the pages of this emotional story!
"My only job right now is to be the glue that keeps her whole as best as I can."
Baby Mine had my heart utterly affected by this burst of feelings! I felt this tangible bond and attraction Hunter and Lennon share so effortlessly when they first meet and throughout their everyday interactions. I just wanted to hug Hunter and help him heal from the sorrow and ache of his unrequited feelings for Lennon. The chapters written in his point of view are my favorites! It’s where Hunter is really exposed and displays his true nature and his endless struggle with seeing Lennon in a relationship with his best friend Brandon. You clearly understand the depth of his feelings for the girl and the reason he’s likes to antagonize her. It’s the only way for him to keep his real feelings to himself. He only wants the best for Brandon and sacrifices so much of his own happiness to preserve his friendship! Just writing this review, I have tears in my eyes, thinking about the powerful wave of pain Hunter lives with!
"If I weren't keeping the biggest secret of my life from her, I'd be kissing those tears away."
As I previously stated, I treasured this story, however the only slight problem I felt with this novel and the reason I didn’t rate it five stars is the pacing. I felt it was too slow. From the blurb, we already know the turning point of the story and it happens too far in the novel in my opinion. I personally felt the second half of the book was the best with Hunter and Lennon really developing a meaningful friendship!
We truly see the real potential of these two when they’re both grieving. We easily notice the caring, sweet, beautiful man that Hunter is. He would absolutely do anything for Lennon and had me awestruck! These chapters are so profoundly sad and Lennon’s grief is heart-breaking! I cried a lot during these sections and the comfort Hunter provides her is endearing and sincere! Lennon experiences a massive loss, but Hunter gradually brings her back to life with his precious consideration. She’s always denied the undeniable magnetism between them and while she’s mourning Brandon, they rise brightly and unsettle her. She’s conflicted about this new dynamic, but the feelings are there, growing every day!
"I'll do anything to comfort her and to help her heal, even if it means I'm destroyed in the process."
Kennedy Fox crafted another highly touching story with Baby Mine. I loved the protagonist so much and their relationship development is amazing! I can’t wait for more of Hunter and Lennon. I can’t say I didn’t see the cliffhanger coming, but I truly don’t know how the rest of their story will play out! I need Baby Yours ASAP!
** ARC received in exchange fo an honest review **
April 25, 2019
Oh my heart!! This book took me completely by surprise and it was just so gut-wrenching. The blurb really doesn’t prepare you for the rollercoaster of emotions you will feel, even from the very first page.
The story of Hunter, Lennon and Brandon has me hooked and I was absolutely gutted when I got to the cliffhanger on that last page and realised I would have a few weeks to wait until the next book was released. Needless to say, the minute it hits my kindle, I will be diving straight in.
The story of Hunter, Lennon and Brandon has me hooked and I was absolutely gutted when I got to the cliffhanger on that last page and realised I would have a few weeks to wait until the next book was released. Needless to say, the minute it hits my kindle, I will be diving straight in.
April 23, 2019
Kennedy Fox, without any remorse, ripped my heart from my chest and decided to play ping-pong with it. Good Lord... The angst in this book has reached a whole new level... Baby Mine is a book that awakens all possible emotions- confusion, disappointment, shock, unimaginable pain and hope that bursts with the end of the story like a bubble. But despite the cliffhanger that makes you want to throw your e-reader through the room and howl to the heavens, there’s still a thread of hope that everything will be explained somehow and that our heroes whose hearts have been put through a meat grinder will find consolation and a happy ending.
Instant attraction and electrifying chemistry. This is how you could describe the moment when Lennon met Hunter. However, the night took a bit different turn and Lennon ended it by his friend and roommate’s side. And this way, between our heroes began an endless banter, during which Hunter tried at all costs to push Lennon away and suppress the feeling he had for her. Until the tragedy turned them to each other. When they both lost important person and the grief becomes unbearable, they can only count on each other. The constant push ends and the pull starts. But it turns out that Lennon is pregnant with her dead boyfriend and the whole world falls on her shoulders...
Despite the huge amount of angst in this book, I loved every word. Hunter and Lennon’s story is not simple. Their behavior during their banters have always made me roll my eyes, but I could feel their bond and I cheered for them. Hunter for most of the time acted like a huge asshole and was mean and rude to Lennon but it was only the facade that surrounded him to protect his own heart. When the girl needed him he was patient, caring and there was nothing in the world that he wouldn’t do for her. And Lennon... I can’t imagine the pain she endured. And at the moment when her difficult situation slowly began to clarify, life decided to throw another obstacle in her way…
This story is one big ball of emotions. From the very beginning, right up to the end, you bite your lip wondering what’s going to happen next. And Kennedy Fox in a masterful style put into the story the situations you least expect. Baby Mine is a MUST READ for every fan of angsty romances. Highly recommend!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
Instant attraction and electrifying chemistry. This is how you could describe the moment when Lennon met Hunter. However, the night took a bit different turn and Lennon ended it by his friend and roommate’s side. And this way, between our heroes began an endless banter, during which Hunter tried at all costs to push Lennon away and suppress the feeling he had for her. Until the tragedy turned them to each other. When they both lost important person and the grief becomes unbearable, they can only count on each other. The constant push ends and the pull starts. But it turns out that Lennon is pregnant with her dead boyfriend and the whole world falls on her shoulders...
Despite the huge amount of angst in this book, I loved every word. Hunter and Lennon’s story is not simple. Their behavior during their banters have always made me roll my eyes, but I could feel their bond and I cheered for them. Hunter for most of the time acted like a huge asshole and was mean and rude to Lennon but it was only the facade that surrounded him to protect his own heart. When the girl needed him he was patient, caring and there was nothing in the world that he wouldn’t do for her. And Lennon... I can’t imagine the pain she endured. And at the moment when her difficult situation slowly began to clarify, life decided to throw another obstacle in her way…
This story is one big ball of emotions. From the very beginning, right up to the end, you bite your lip wondering what’s going to happen next. And Kennedy Fox in a masterful style put into the story the situations you least expect. Baby Mine is a MUST READ for every fan of angsty romances. Highly recommend!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
April 24, 2019
I think I'll just be crying in a corner until May 23 when book 2 comes out. 😭 That ending... Ugh.
This book is exactly what I've been needing after an endless book slump. This book grabbed me and had me reading in one day and the final few pages the next morning. My first book by this author duo also.
Holy Crap! The tension in this one is insane!!! So much angst and sweetness packed in. I can't even. One minute I was dying of anticipation and the next smiling. Although this book is heartbreaking at times too. Hard circumstances in this one. Hunter is amazing! Tough and sweet combined.😍 And Lennon is exactly the type of female MC I love. Highly recommend this one, guys!
This book is exactly what I've been needing after an endless book slump. This book grabbed me and had me reading in one day and the final few pages the next morning. My first book by this author duo also.
Holy Crap! The tension in this one is insane!!! So much angst and sweetness packed in. I can't even. One minute I was dying of anticipation and the next smiling. Although this book is heartbreaking at times too. Hard circumstances in this one. Hunter is amazing! Tough and sweet combined.😍 And Lennon is exactly the type of female MC I love. Highly recommend this one, guys!
April 15, 2019
➳ Rate: +5/ 5 stars
I still haven't gotten my sh*t together to write this so please bare with me. I have no words. Y'all must know by know I'm an angst wh*re, well this book got my heart going or more like the opposite... it almost killed it. My heart could barely take all the angst and the unrequited feelings and Hunter's suffering (my poor baby) and then his best friend's death and how he sacrificed his feelings for Lennon... my god I am almost dead...
I fell a little in love with Hunter while reading Forever Mine. He was super fun and I loved his relationship with Hayden but back then you could already see that the situation he was in was the worse. But in Baby Mine you get to live it alongside him and my heart hurt so bad for him. Being in love with best friend's girl, getting to see and hear them together everyday, thinking he didn't deserve her... (I'm listening to the playlist while I write this and When I Look At You just came on and I'm about to cry)... it was pretty hard. But god you get to see how much of a good guy he actually is and guys he is the best, even when he does everything to annoy and rile Lennon up. This guy completely won me over in a blink. He deserves everything good in the world. I want to give him a huge bear hug.
I can't and don't want to give spoilers so I'm being super vague and can't go into details besides what's already given in the blurb. Just know that while this book is super ansgty and you'll feel it all as Hunter and Lennon are feeling, it is a beautiful story about loss, grief, love and sacrifice. Kennedy Fox might have almost killed us with this first part of the duet but they gave us two wonderful characters that will stay with us forever and I have no doubt their story will be worth all the pain. These two will get their HEA and I am waiting for it. I want Hunter to be the happiest guy in the world, okay? He deserves it. And I hope everything works out for Lennon too, she deserves a break from the world.
I don't know how they do it but with each book, I love their writing more and more. I feel like this duet will be one of my favorite things they have ever written. I can totally feel it, I mean book 1 was WOW. That last chapter was like 3 blows right after the other, I hadn't even grasped the first one and I was already being hit with the second and then the third. I wasn't ready for it to end, not even close. So I'll be here dying until book 2 hits my kindle and I get answers and to see Hunter & Lennon get their much deserved HEA.
➳E-copy kindly provided by Wildfire Marketing Solutions, in exchange for an honest review.
➳ Order at: Amazon UK ⁕ Amazon US
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I still haven't gotten my sh*t together to write this so please bare with me. I have no words. Y'all must know by know I'm an angst wh*re, well this book got my heart going or more like the opposite... it almost killed it. My heart could barely take all the angst and the unrequited feelings and Hunter's suffering (my poor baby) and then his best friend's death and how he sacrificed his feelings for Lennon... my god I am almost dead...
I fell a little in love with Hunter while reading Forever Mine. He was super fun and I loved his relationship with Hayden but back then you could already see that the situation he was in was the worse. But in Baby Mine you get to live it alongside him and my heart hurt so bad for him. Being in love with best friend's girl, getting to see and hear them together everyday, thinking he didn't deserve her... (I'm listening to the playlist while I write this and When I Look At You just came on and I'm about to cry)... it was pretty hard. But god you get to see how much of a good guy he actually is and guys he is the best, even when he does everything to annoy and rile Lennon up. This guy completely won me over in a blink. He deserves everything good in the world. I want to give him a huge bear hug.
I can't and don't want to give spoilers so I'm being super vague and can't go into details besides what's already given in the blurb. Just know that while this book is super ansgty and you'll feel it all as Hunter and Lennon are feeling, it is a beautiful story about loss, grief, love and sacrifice. Kennedy Fox might have almost killed us with this first part of the duet but they gave us two wonderful characters that will stay with us forever and I have no doubt their story will be worth all the pain. These two will get their HEA and I am waiting for it. I want Hunter to be the happiest guy in the world, okay? He deserves it. And I hope everything works out for Lennon too, she deserves a break from the world.
I don't know how they do it but with each book, I love their writing more and more. I feel like this duet will be one of my favorite things they have ever written. I can totally feel it, I mean book 1 was WOW. That last chapter was like 3 blows right after the other, I hadn't even grasped the first one and I was already being hit with the second and then the third. I wasn't ready for it to end, not even close. So I'll be here dying until book 2 hits my kindle and I get answers and to see Hunter & Lennon get their much deserved HEA.
➳E-copy kindly provided by Wildfire Marketing Solutions, in exchange for an honest review.
➳ Order at: Amazon UK ⁕ Amazon US
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April 19, 2019
Release Date: April 23, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Actual Rating: 5 stars
** shakes fist ** Why do you have to leave me hanging like this!?!? The cliffhanger on this book is pure torture! WAHHH I don't want to wait for the next book. I need it NOOOWWW!!!! -End Rant - This book is sooooo good! Much more emotional than I anticipated going in but I don't think I would change a thing. I love Lennon. I fell for Hunter from the get-go too, and Brandon is the sweetest character ever! I cried a big bowl of tears when I read their story and I am angry crying because I cannot wait for the next installment. All in all, I am an emotional wreck right now! I have so much hope and faith in these two, but I don't have a clue what is going to happen next. It's sweet torture I tell you! If you are a fan of emotional romances, the roommate trope, and a forbidden romance, this is a must read for you. If you can't handle waiting for the next book after a cliffhanger then I still recommend it, but you might want to wait until the second book is releasing in May.
I won't get into the plot of this book because it would all be a total spoiler but I will say that it will rock your heart to the core. This is an unexpected but truly great read and I am so excited to see where the author takes the couples story next. This one has angst, an enemies thing going on (will it turn to love?), and a whole lot of sexual tension at its finest! Kennedy Fox has written an a book you will not be able to put down! ** Still need the next one... **
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Actual Rating: 5 stars
** shakes fist ** Why do you have to leave me hanging like this!?!? The cliffhanger on this book is pure torture! WAHHH I don't want to wait for the next book. I need it NOOOWWW!!!! -End Rant - This book is sooooo good! Much more emotional than I anticipated going in but I don't think I would change a thing. I love Lennon. I fell for Hunter from the get-go too, and Brandon is the sweetest character ever! I cried a big bowl of tears when I read their story and I am angry crying because I cannot wait for the next installment. All in all, I am an emotional wreck right now! I have so much hope and faith in these two, but I don't have a clue what is going to happen next. It's sweet torture I tell you! If you are a fan of emotional romances, the roommate trope, and a forbidden romance, this is a must read for you. If you can't handle waiting for the next book after a cliffhanger then I still recommend it, but you might want to wait until the second book is releasing in May.
I won't get into the plot of this book because it would all be a total spoiler but I will say that it will rock your heart to the core. This is an unexpected but truly great read and I am so excited to see where the author takes the couples story next. This one has angst, an enemies thing going on (will it turn to love?), and a whole lot of sexual tension at its finest! Kennedy Fox has written an a book you will not be able to put down! ** Still need the next one... **
April 4, 2019
Baby Mine
**received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kennedy Fox has done it again! This book is on point and amazing. Just when I think they can’t top their previous book, their next one comes out and is better than the previous one. Baby Mine has become one of my all time favorites. Lennon and Hunter’s relationship is complicated but draws you in and has you rooting for them and hoping they will figure things out together. I can’t wait for the next book, and to see what is up next for these two!!!
Who knew that one night could change everything. Hunter has an instant attraction to a girl at the bar, but doesn’t make a move. Next thing he know she goes home with his best friend and ends up becoming their roommate. He can’t get rid of his feelings for Lennon but he can push her away. Will it be enough?
Lennon just wants to be with Brandon, but Hunter is the annoying roommate she has never wanted. Unfortunately he is Brandon’s best friend so she is stuck with him for the foreseeable future.
But one night will change their lives and change their relationship. Will Hunter be able to let go of his feelings and be there for Lennon as a friend? And will Lennon be able to finally rely on Hunter and maybe see what has been there all this time?
**received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kennedy Fox has done it again! This book is on point and amazing. Just when I think they can’t top their previous book, their next one comes out and is better than the previous one. Baby Mine has become one of my all time favorites. Lennon and Hunter’s relationship is complicated but draws you in and has you rooting for them and hoping they will figure things out together. I can’t wait for the next book, and to see what is up next for these two!!!
Who knew that one night could change everything. Hunter has an instant attraction to a girl at the bar, but doesn’t make a move. Next thing he know she goes home with his best friend and ends up becoming their roommate. He can’t get rid of his feelings for Lennon but he can push her away. Will it be enough?
Lennon just wants to be with Brandon, but Hunter is the annoying roommate she has never wanted. Unfortunately he is Brandon’s best friend so she is stuck with him for the foreseeable future.
But one night will change their lives and change their relationship. Will Hunter be able to let go of his feelings and be there for Lennon as a friend? And will Lennon be able to finally rely on Hunter and maybe see what has been there all this time?
April 18, 2019
“Two people bound by grief. Two people who can never be together. Two people who need each other more than ever.”
Two authors bound to break hearts.
Two authors EATING the tears of their readers.
Two authors who need to tell me what the hell I just read!
Y’all. Baby Mine was everything I had no idea would be and more. Like, Mind. Blown! It’s a page turner, a heart stirrer, and BEYOND heartbreakingly angsty and beautiful. Everything I was expecting came to the hilt tenfold. Baby Mine pure romance with a taste of agony and forbidden-ness that couldn’t possibly taste sweeter. I just can’t.
You think one thing is gonna happen and then something COMPLETELY out of range happens instead. And it’s hovering over your thought process throughout the whole book!
Hunter and Lennon are by far my favorite KF couple. This is my new favorite book by them which says A LOT! They beat the King and the undeniably handsome and sexy Bishop Brothers.
There’s something about Baby Mine that’s just, gah it’s JUST IT! The writing is IMPECCABLE, the character development is spot on, and the slow burn romance is just the right amount of heat to keep the pages from turning to ashes in our romance loving hearts.
Bravo.
Two authors bound to break hearts.
Two authors EATING the tears of their readers.
Two authors who need to tell me what the hell I just read!
Y’all. Baby Mine was everything I had no idea would be and more. Like, Mind. Blown! It’s a page turner, a heart stirrer, and BEYOND heartbreakingly angsty and beautiful. Everything I was expecting came to the hilt tenfold. Baby Mine pure romance with a taste of agony and forbidden-ness that couldn’t possibly taste sweeter. I just can’t.
You think one thing is gonna happen and then something COMPLETELY out of range happens instead. And it’s hovering over your thought process throughout the whole book!
Hunter and Lennon are by far my favorite KF couple. This is my new favorite book by them which says A LOT! They beat the King and the undeniably handsome and sexy Bishop Brothers.
There’s something about Baby Mine that’s just, gah it’s JUST IT! The writing is IMPECCABLE, the character development is spot on, and the slow burn romance is just the right amount of heat to keep the pages from turning to ashes in our romance loving hearts.
Bravo.
May 4, 2021
3.75 Stars 🌟
April 14, 2019
3.5 Stars
Review by Lisa Kane
Hunter's job as a bartender has a lot of perks-an endless supply of hook ups and the money isn't bad. It pays the bills and it he won't be doing it forever. Although, tonight he would rather be hanging out with his best friend, Brandon getting smashed instead of serving up the drinks. That is until a beautiful blonde with big blue eyes asks him what he would recommend.
Considering I work in a bar where the ladies parade their asses in short skirt and low-cut tops, I see beautiful women all the time. But this woman-the word beautiful doesn't seem sufficient to describe her.
The two go back and forth flirting -he finds out her name is Lennon and he's more than interested. Eventually she walks away from the bar area and rejoins her group of friends. Hunter thinks maybe they will get a chance to get together at closing, but he doesn't see her again.
So...the next day when he's woken up by moaning and the bed thumping against the wall. Seems Brandon's brought home some random chick. Hunter can't sleep and gets up to get a drink. He finds a girl bent over the fridge digging through food. He might just have startled her and finds a can of Redi Whip thrown at him.
My vision finally clears and it's then I see the woman Brandon has his arms wrapped around, swatting her ass.
"Lennon," I croak out, blinking, hoping I'm imagining her in front of me, standing in my kitchen with my best friend.
Yes, Lennon has hooked up with Hunter's best friend Brandon.
Two years later and Brandon and Lennon are still going strong. She's at the apartment all the time. Can this be any more awkward for Hunter? Guess Lennon didn't realize that he was interested in her.
Though I'd shown interest in Hunter earlier, the way Brandon gave me his full attention drew me closer.
Hunter was surrounded by women and Lennon thought he was out of her league. He was just flirting with her but it didn't mean anything more than him doing his job.
But nothing could be further than the truth. The last two years have been hell for Hunter. Lennon moved in about a year ago and he's had to see her with his best friend. Brandon is like a brother to him, and he wants only the best for Brandon. He's the better man, but does it hurt.
Dagger meet heart.
Brandon shares his intentions to propose to Lennon. This can't get much harder for Hunter. But he's wrong..it's going to get so much worse.
Expecting the delivery man, Lennon opens up the door to two police officers.
"I'm sorry to inform you this miss, but Mr. Locke's been in a serious motorcycle accident. The paramedics were unable to save him."
Both Hunter and Lennon are devastated and Hunter is determined to help Lennon through this-he has been nothing but sarcastic and cruel to her for the last two years, but that's because he was so cut up with jealousy. As hard as it is for Lennon to keep going, when she finds out that she's pregnant with Brandon's baby, it feels like everything is crashing down on her.
Hunter: I'll always be there for you, Lennon. No matter what.
Lennon: I'm so thankful for you. I know Brandon would be too.
Another punch straight to the gut.
This is book one of a duet, so don't expect things to be wrapped up in a pretty bow. There's a cliffy and a shock and things are just unravelling all over the place.
No matter how much I wanted to, I couldn't connect with Lennon. First she was interested in Hunter, then somehow she hooked up with Brandon. Then hated Hunter for being mean to her. She was all over the place. The scenes with the secondary characters seemed juvenile and childish. Of all the characters, Hunter, in spite of his arrogance and revenge screws, was my favorite.
Review by Lisa Kane
Hunter's job as a bartender has a lot of perks-an endless supply of hook ups and the money isn't bad. It pays the bills and it he won't be doing it forever. Although, tonight he would rather be hanging out with his best friend, Brandon getting smashed instead of serving up the drinks. That is until a beautiful blonde with big blue eyes asks him what he would recommend.
Considering I work in a bar where the ladies parade their asses in short skirt and low-cut tops, I see beautiful women all the time. But this woman-the word beautiful doesn't seem sufficient to describe her.
The two go back and forth flirting -he finds out her name is Lennon and he's more than interested. Eventually she walks away from the bar area and rejoins her group of friends. Hunter thinks maybe they will get a chance to get together at closing, but he doesn't see her again.
So...the next day when he's woken up by moaning and the bed thumping against the wall. Seems Brandon's brought home some random chick. Hunter can't sleep and gets up to get a drink. He finds a girl bent over the fridge digging through food. He might just have startled her and finds a can of Redi Whip thrown at him.
My vision finally clears and it's then I see the woman Brandon has his arms wrapped around, swatting her ass.
"Lennon," I croak out, blinking, hoping I'm imagining her in front of me, standing in my kitchen with my best friend.
Yes, Lennon has hooked up with Hunter's best friend Brandon.
Two years later and Brandon and Lennon are still going strong. She's at the apartment all the time. Can this be any more awkward for Hunter? Guess Lennon didn't realize that he was interested in her.
Though I'd shown interest in Hunter earlier, the way Brandon gave me his full attention drew me closer.
Hunter was surrounded by women and Lennon thought he was out of her league. He was just flirting with her but it didn't mean anything more than him doing his job.
But nothing could be further than the truth. The last two years have been hell for Hunter. Lennon moved in about a year ago and he's had to see her with his best friend. Brandon is like a brother to him, and he wants only the best for Brandon. He's the better man, but does it hurt.
Dagger meet heart.
Brandon shares his intentions to propose to Lennon. This can't get much harder for Hunter. But he's wrong..it's going to get so much worse.
Expecting the delivery man, Lennon opens up the door to two police officers.
"I'm sorry to inform you this miss, but Mr. Locke's been in a serious motorcycle accident. The paramedics were unable to save him."
Both Hunter and Lennon are devastated and Hunter is determined to help Lennon through this-he has been nothing but sarcastic and cruel to her for the last two years, but that's because he was so cut up with jealousy. As hard as it is for Lennon to keep going, when she finds out that she's pregnant with Brandon's baby, it feels like everything is crashing down on her.
Hunter: I'll always be there for you, Lennon. No matter what.
Lennon: I'm so thankful for you. I know Brandon would be too.
Another punch straight to the gut.
This is book one of a duet, so don't expect things to be wrapped up in a pretty bow. There's a cliffy and a shock and things are just unravelling all over the place.
No matter how much I wanted to, I couldn't connect with Lennon. First she was interested in Hunter, then somehow she hooked up with Brandon. Then hated Hunter for being mean to her. She was all over the place. The scenes with the secondary characters seemed juvenile and childish. Of all the characters, Hunter, in spite of his arrogance and revenge screws, was my favorite.
April 18, 2019
Oh my gosh this book is all kinds of surprising and I love it!
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
I’ve been wanting to read a Kennedy Fox book for a while now so when I seen Baby Mine and read the info I knew I had to read it and boy, I’m super happy I did.
Baby Mine is surprising, fun and a little heartbreaking, when I begun reading I never expected to feel so many feels like I did.
Brandon and Hunter have best been friends for the longest time. They do everything together even live together but things quickly change when Brandon meets the love of his life who just happens to be the same girl Hunter noticed first and then, she moves in.
Watching the way Hunter and Lennon act towards each other is fun. He’s irritating and loud and she hates it. He winds her up more than anyone ever has. He’s a slob and barely does anything around the house and she takes every possible change at telling him so.
When an accident happens and they’re left grieving things change drastically. It’s sad but also lovely to see.
Kennedy Fox has written a beauty here, that ending threw me for six, definitely wasn’t one I seen coming that’s for sure. As I mentioned above this is my first book from these awesome ladies and certainly won’t be my last, I’m gonna need more from them now and Baby Yours can’t come quick enough.
Baby Mine is a mixture of happy and sad. Filled with fun, sarcastic comments and surprising turns that’ll knock you for six.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
I’ve been wanting to read a Kennedy Fox book for a while now so when I seen Baby Mine and read the info I knew I had to read it and boy, I’m super happy I did.
Baby Mine is surprising, fun and a little heartbreaking, when I begun reading I never expected to feel so many feels like I did.
Brandon and Hunter have best been friends for the longest time. They do everything together even live together but things quickly change when Brandon meets the love of his life who just happens to be the same girl Hunter noticed first and then, she moves in.
Watching the way Hunter and Lennon act towards each other is fun. He’s irritating and loud and she hates it. He winds her up more than anyone ever has. He’s a slob and barely does anything around the house and she takes every possible change at telling him so.
When an accident happens and they’re left grieving things change drastically. It’s sad but also lovely to see.
Kennedy Fox has written a beauty here, that ending threw me for six, definitely wasn’t one I seen coming that’s for sure. As I mentioned above this is my first book from these awesome ladies and certainly won’t be my last, I’m gonna need more from them now and Baby Yours can’t come quick enough.
Baby Mine is a mixture of happy and sad. Filled with fun, sarcastic comments and surprising turns that’ll knock you for six.
May 8, 2019
LOL the cover dude. He looks like Triple H from the WWE.
Anyway. This was real sweet. And sad. It definitely pulled on the heartstrings. At least in the beginning...
The pacing was too slow for me though. The synopsis is so informative that it takes a while before you enter new territory. And then she gets over the love of her life hella fast. Weird, and unromantic... not my favorite... And don't get me started one the
Also, beware of the cliffy. It was pretty decent though.
Anyway. This was real sweet. And sad. It definitely pulled on the heartstrings. At least in the beginning...
The pacing was too slow for me though. The synopsis is so informative that it takes a while before you enter new territory. And then she gets over the love of her life hella fast. Weird, and unromantic... not my favorite... And don't get me started one the
Also, beware of the cliffy. It was pretty decent though.
April 29, 2019
So tickle me impressed, Kennedy Fox has done it again! I know, yay, and don't look at me like that, I can't help it - after the letdown that (at least for me) is Falling for the Cowboy, I was heartbroken to admit that for once, Kennedy Fox did not blow me away. But here we are again and oh my golly miss molly this is absolutely plum adorable, fun and just down right witty and delicious. Baby Mine absolutely took me by surprise, I was smitten, I was intrigued, and my heart swooned.
For starters, I loved Hunter. Surprise, right? I always swoon hard for the male leads, it should be expected at this point. But honestly, I loved Hunter’s character. I felt the brooding, alpha personality that drips from every comment and action from Hunter, he vibrated it. He has the emotionally hurting, brooding man meat act down packed! He is best friends with Brandon, respecting that ‘bro-code’ but all the while still screaming in his head that he saw her first. I can’t help but drool over his attempt to be the asshole character. Though Brandon is likable character to the dynamic, Hunter is obviously the likely hero of this jam, he makes you swoon with his absolute lovable, sweet, kind and loyal attributes when he is needed most. Another admitting factor – I become more invested in the overall happiness of Hunter, what was going on with Hunter, and when will Hunter get his happy ever after damnit! Hunter, Hunter, Hunter! Ugh.
And while we are speaking of the beautifully stunning Lennon and lovable Brandon…oh Brandon was a sweetie pie. He was definitely this great bestie towards Hunter, though I still wonder if he ever really could pick up the real reasoning behind why Hunter was truly so mean towards Lennon, or if he honestly just believed it was this sister-brother hate vibe. Lennon too was just as sweet. She really was this sweet, caring female lead. And as much as I did like Lennon for a lot of reasons, I have to admit one annoying thing – she was slightly whiney and very much predictable. I think it became more apparent once Brandon was out of the picture and this evolution between Lennon and Hunter became more… at times she made it more awkward for me, thus making her personality slightly annoying.
Honestly too, I was devastated at the beginning. I felt like right off the bat Lennon and Hunter had this chemistry, this absolutely gravity connection that needed to be explored and then that kitchen scene, then seeing her with Brandon – like whoah. Even as there was this fiery, push and pull chemistry between Lennon and Hunter, you could honestly feel the tension between them. It was obvious from the beginning that Lennon was more than blind to everything around her, including Hunter, he was in fact friend-zoned. But what is an angsty, heartbreaking romance with out some drama, am I right? When I wasn’t laughing at how horrible Hunter was treating Lennon, I was swooning at the seer sexual tension that radiated from them!
Overall, I loved Baby Mine. It had such a great mixture of sadness, emphatically happy blend that just took my breath away with every page turned. Everything to make a reader swoon, chuckle - it capitalized on it; it was fun and still carried one heck of a punch for some tear jerk antics, oh the heartbreak. Gah, that cliffhanger though dude? Why?! Why do I do this to myself?
Can't wait to get the next book, I need that HEA for Lennon and Hunter because wowzers do I love this couple.
***Received an Advanced Readers Copy during a blog tour in exchange for an honest review***
For starters, I loved Hunter. Surprise, right? I always swoon hard for the male leads, it should be expected at this point. But honestly, I loved Hunter’s character. I felt the brooding, alpha personality that drips from every comment and action from Hunter, he vibrated it. He has the emotionally hurting, brooding man meat act down packed! He is best friends with Brandon, respecting that ‘bro-code’ but all the while still screaming in his head that he saw her first. I can’t help but drool over his attempt to be the asshole character. Though Brandon is likable character to the dynamic, Hunter is obviously the likely hero of this jam, he makes you swoon with his absolute lovable, sweet, kind and loyal attributes when he is needed most. Another admitting factor – I become more invested in the overall happiness of Hunter, what was going on with Hunter, and when will Hunter get his happy ever after damnit! Hunter, Hunter, Hunter! Ugh.
And while we are speaking of the beautifully stunning Lennon and lovable Brandon…oh Brandon was a sweetie pie. He was definitely this great bestie towards Hunter, though I still wonder if he ever really could pick up the real reasoning behind why Hunter was truly so mean towards Lennon, or if he honestly just believed it was this sister-brother hate vibe. Lennon too was just as sweet. She really was this sweet, caring female lead. And as much as I did like Lennon for a lot of reasons, I have to admit one annoying thing – she was slightly whiney and very much predictable. I think it became more apparent once Brandon was out of the picture and this evolution between Lennon and Hunter became more… at times she made it more awkward for me, thus making her personality slightly annoying.
Honestly too, I was devastated at the beginning. I felt like right off the bat Lennon and Hunter had this chemistry, this absolutely gravity connection that needed to be explored and then that kitchen scene, then seeing her with Brandon – like whoah. Even as there was this fiery, push and pull chemistry between Lennon and Hunter, you could honestly feel the tension between them. It was obvious from the beginning that Lennon was more than blind to everything around her, including Hunter, he was in fact friend-zoned. But what is an angsty, heartbreaking romance with out some drama, am I right? When I wasn’t laughing at how horrible Hunter was treating Lennon, I was swooning at the seer sexual tension that radiated from them!
Overall, I loved Baby Mine. It had such a great mixture of sadness, emphatically happy blend that just took my breath away with every page turned. Everything to make a reader swoon, chuckle - it capitalized on it; it was fun and still carried one heck of a punch for some tear jerk antics, oh the heartbreak. Gah, that cliffhanger though dude? Why?! Why do I do this to myself?
Can't wait to get the next book, I need that HEA for Lennon and Hunter because wowzers do I love this couple.
***Received an Advanced Readers Copy during a blog tour in exchange for an honest review***
April 13, 2019
Oh Lennon and Hunter! My little heart hurt for this pair. The stars just ever quite aligned for them and that ending has me worrying if they ever will.
Loved it!
Loved it!
April 22, 2019
Oh my gosh! I need book two right now! I hate cliffhangers because I am the epitome of impatient. I get so invested if the story is great, therefore I live with anxiety waiting for the book's resolution. Don't get me wrong, some cliffhangers are just meh and I can wait for those closures patiently. However, Baby Mine was so good! This book has so much emotion. I will tell you now it is sad, tragic, emotional, and full of angst. This is one HEA I will be looking forward to.
So, the blurb pretty much tells you what is going to happen. And while I was preparing myself for the worst, it wasn't enough. Yep! I had to put this book down and cry my ugly out before I could continue. So, yep, I continued the following day because I literally needed that time to breath. This is not a light read for sure.
Hunter and Lennon.....and Brandon
While Brandon does not have his own POV, his part in this book is heavy.
Hunter meets Lennon (first) at the club he bartends at. There was strong, undeniable chemistry between them and Hunter was eager to see where it could go. Unfortunately, Lennon, due to insecurities, ends up going home with Brandon. You should know here that Lennon's feelings for Brandon were real. As the story goes on, so does the relationship between Lennon and Brandon. Hunter is not okay with it because he wanted her first. That said, Hunter won't mess with his best friend's happiness. And so the angst begins. Both Lennon and Hunter are not easy characters to like through the first half of the book. I won't tell you why but you will quickly figure that out.
During the second half of the book, we see Hunter and Lennon's relationship start to change. They actually will become friends. They need each other now to grieve the loss of Brandon. As they grow closer, feelings on Lennon's side start to confuse her. Hunter has always been an open book regarding his feelings for Lennon but he won't cross any lines. (When I explain 'open book.' I just mean the reader knows his heart, not Lennon)
I really don't want to say more in the way of details but I will tell you that what comes at the end was a complete surprise to me. Writing this review is giving me anxiety all over again. I must have the next book! ASAP! Well done Kennedy Fox!!!
This is my honest and unbiased opinion. Thank you for taking the time to read it. :)
So, the blurb pretty much tells you what is going to happen. And while I was preparing myself for the worst, it wasn't enough. Yep! I had to put this book down and cry my ugly out before I could continue. So, yep, I continued the following day because I literally needed that time to breath. This is not a light read for sure.
Hunter and Lennon.....and Brandon
While Brandon does not have his own POV, his part in this book is heavy.
Hunter meets Lennon (first) at the club he bartends at. There was strong, undeniable chemistry between them and Hunter was eager to see where it could go. Unfortunately, Lennon, due to insecurities, ends up going home with Brandon. You should know here that Lennon's feelings for Brandon were real. As the story goes on, so does the relationship between Lennon and Brandon. Hunter is not okay with it because he wanted her first. That said, Hunter won't mess with his best friend's happiness. And so the angst begins. Both Lennon and Hunter are not easy characters to like through the first half of the book. I won't tell you why but you will quickly figure that out.
During the second half of the book, we see Hunter and Lennon's relationship start to change. They actually will become friends. They need each other now to grieve the loss of Brandon. As they grow closer, feelings on Lennon's side start to confuse her. Hunter has always been an open book regarding his feelings for Lennon but he won't cross any lines. (When I explain 'open book.' I just mean the reader knows his heart, not Lennon)
I really don't want to say more in the way of details but I will tell you that what comes at the end was a complete surprise to me. Writing this review is giving me anxiety all over again. I must have the next book! ASAP! Well done Kennedy Fox!!!
This is my honest and unbiased opinion. Thank you for taking the time to read it. :)
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February 3, 2021The opening was good, I thought the chemistry and the connection was going somewhere. When our lead waits for her and she's not there I thought okay maybe she had to leave urgently.
What I didn't like or expect was for him to come home and find her with one of his best friends. I'm sorry I can't look past the females leads reasoning. That just put me off. I don't care what happens next because if she blew him off that easily at the start I know I'm not going to be able to look past the opening chapters.
It's a no from me.
What I didn't like or expect was for him to come home and find her with one of his best friends. I'm sorry I can't look past the females leads reasoning. That just put me off. I don't care what happens next because if she blew him off that easily at the start I know I'm not going to be able to look past the opening chapters.
It's a no from me.
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April 23, 2019
THIS. BOOK. DESTROYED. ME.
AND THAT ENDING….WTF…I WAS READY FOR SOMETHING BAD TO HAPPEN…FOR THINGS TO GET EVEN MORE DIFFICULT FOR HUNTER & LENNON…BUT NOT THAT!! NOT SOMETHING THAT COULD POSSIBLY COMPLICATE THINGS EVEN MORE THAN THEY ALREADY ARE!!!
I seriously felt like I went through all of the stages of grief as Hunter, Brandon, and Lennon’s story continued. AND, now I’m just plain MAD!!! And some of my anger is not even rational because a lot of the things that happen are not controlled by the characters…it’s just life’s circumstances, but it still pissed me off and left me wondering how this clusterfuck was going to work out in the end, and the fact that I won’t have any closure for a bit is DRIVING ME CRAZY!
Maybe I should back up for a minute and be upfront about my feelings when it comes to love triangles…I am SOOOOO NOT a fan…the whole idea of one person loving two people gives me hives; I’m a hopeless romantic at heart, and I’ve never understood how someone can give his/her heart equally to two different people, yet, in very different ways. But I have to give Kennedy Fox kudos because they allowed me to see things from Lennon’s perspective in a way that more than illustrated her love for these two men along with her feelings of guilt for her thoughts about Hunter and would might have been. And what’s also made clear is how much in love she is with Brandon and how easy their relationship has been from the start, proving her commitment to it regardless of her real feelings for Hunter.
Two years Hunter has had to watch his best friend fall in love with the woman he WANTED, which makes Hunter’s relationship with both Brandon and Lennon complicated to say the least. Hunter most definitely finds himself in a no-win situation. And now, I’m not one to say that first dibs should reign supreme when it comes to the opposite sex, but he did see Lennon first and their chemistry was established from their initial interaction and while I understand why Lennon felt the things she did after she watched Hunter interact with other women at the bar, I just wished she would have spoken up and went for it with Hunter instead of thinking that she’s not enough for him.
I will say that I wanted to both slap and hug Hunter at the same time throughout the course of Baby Mine. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult it is to be in love with someone who chose your best friend and now lives with you and him, so I can give him a pass on some of his ridiculous behavior and antics, and, for the most part, he does stay the charming, flirtatious, caring, and loyal person who he is at the beginning. And when life takes an unexpected turn and both Lennon and Hunter lose the guy who means everything to them, Hunter steps up in ways that truly show the man he wanted to be with Lennon and the one who will protect and take care of her at all costs .
With how Kennedy Fox ended Baby Mine, I’m sure readers are in for even more angst and heartache with Hunter and Lennon as they come to terms with their new reality, and the double meaning of their second book, Baby Yours, leads me to believe that their journey to a happily ever after will not be without its roadblocks and hardships, which I’m preparing myself for now before I dive back into their story.
4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
AND THAT ENDING….WTF…I WAS READY FOR SOMETHING BAD TO HAPPEN…FOR THINGS TO GET EVEN MORE DIFFICULT FOR HUNTER & LENNON…BUT NOT THAT!! NOT SOMETHING THAT COULD POSSIBLY COMPLICATE THINGS EVEN MORE THAN THEY ALREADY ARE!!!
I seriously felt like I went through all of the stages of grief as Hunter, Brandon, and Lennon’s story continued. AND, now I’m just plain MAD!!! And some of my anger is not even rational because a lot of the things that happen are not controlled by the characters…it’s just life’s circumstances, but it still pissed me off and left me wondering how this clusterfuck was going to work out in the end, and the fact that I won’t have any closure for a bit is DRIVING ME CRAZY!
Maybe I should back up for a minute and be upfront about my feelings when it comes to love triangles…I am SOOOOO NOT a fan…the whole idea of one person loving two people gives me hives; I’m a hopeless romantic at heart, and I’ve never understood how someone can give his/her heart equally to two different people, yet, in very different ways. But I have to give Kennedy Fox kudos because they allowed me to see things from Lennon’s perspective in a way that more than illustrated her love for these two men along with her feelings of guilt for her thoughts about Hunter and would might have been. And what’s also made clear is how much in love she is with Brandon and how easy their relationship has been from the start, proving her commitment to it regardless of her real feelings for Hunter.
Two years Hunter has had to watch his best friend fall in love with the woman he WANTED, which makes Hunter’s relationship with both Brandon and Lennon complicated to say the least. Hunter most definitely finds himself in a no-win situation. And now, I’m not one to say that first dibs should reign supreme when it comes to the opposite sex, but he did see Lennon first and their chemistry was established from their initial interaction and while I understand why Lennon felt the things she did after she watched Hunter interact with other women at the bar, I just wished she would have spoken up and went for it with Hunter instead of thinking that she’s not enough for him.
I will say that I wanted to both slap and hug Hunter at the same time throughout the course of Baby Mine. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult it is to be in love with someone who chose your best friend and now lives with you and him, so I can give him a pass on some of his ridiculous behavior and antics, and, for the most part, he does stay the charming, flirtatious, caring, and loyal person who he is at the beginning. And when life takes an unexpected turn and both Lennon and Hunter lose the guy who means everything to them, Hunter steps up in ways that truly show the man he wanted to be with Lennon and the one who will protect and take care of her at all costs .
With how Kennedy Fox ended Baby Mine, I’m sure readers are in for even more angst and heartache with Hunter and Lennon as they come to terms with their new reality, and the double meaning of their second book, Baby Yours, leads me to believe that their journey to a happily ever after will not be without its roadblocks and hardships, which I’m preparing myself for now before I dive back into their story.
4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
April 1, 2019
* A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. *
~ 4 Angsty Stars ~
OMG!!! I don’t even know how to review this story.
It was so much more than I was expecting. I was sucked in when I read the blurb for this book, even though I was extremely nervous to read this story….I had a fear of it being a triangle. I am glad that I gave this story a chance because it was unlike anything I could have imagined.
Baby Mine is an epic story about unrequited love, heartbreak, loss and moving on when faced with challenges. You will be captivated as soon as you start page one and it will keep you going until the very end. If you LOVE Angst in your romance stories, then this is a book for you. The angst factor was off the charts!!!
Baby Mine is the first book in Kennedy Fox’s Roommate Duet. It is the first book for Hunter and Lennon. I thought this was a good first book. I am anxious to see where this story goes in the Baby Yours (Book 2). Being that this is a duet, you can probably guess that there is a cliffhanger. I didn’t find it to be too nail biting….I do really just want the next one to see where this goes. If you aren’t a fan of cliffhangers, you might want to wait until May for the second book to be released and binge read them together.
I thought the flow of the story worked well. This is definitely what most would consider a slow burn. I can’t say more than that without giving stuff away, which I don’t want to do. I will say the only reason I didn’t give this book 5 stars was because I thought the pace of the story was a little on the slower side for my liking. I get that it was written this way to increase the emotional and angst level and it worked, but I tend to like things to move just a little quicker. That’s just me though. And even though I say that….this was still worth the read. I would totally recommend this book to romance readers.
I’m going to cut this review short, because I don’t want to spoil this book for all other readers.
I’ll just say this….if you are looking for an emotional, angsty, and heartbreaking love story, then this is the book you should read!! This is definitely a duet you want to add to your TBR list.
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~ 4 Angsty Stars ~
OMG!!! I don’t even know how to review this story.
It was so much more than I was expecting. I was sucked in when I read the blurb for this book, even though I was extremely nervous to read this story….I had a fear of it being a triangle. I am glad that I gave this story a chance because it was unlike anything I could have imagined.
Baby Mine is an epic story about unrequited love, heartbreak, loss and moving on when faced with challenges. You will be captivated as soon as you start page one and it will keep you going until the very end. If you LOVE Angst in your romance stories, then this is a book for you. The angst factor was off the charts!!!
Baby Mine is the first book in Kennedy Fox’s Roommate Duet. It is the first book for Hunter and Lennon. I thought this was a good first book. I am anxious to see where this story goes in the Baby Yours (Book 2). Being that this is a duet, you can probably guess that there is a cliffhanger. I didn’t find it to be too nail biting….I do really just want the next one to see where this goes. If you aren’t a fan of cliffhangers, you might want to wait until May for the second book to be released and binge read them together.
I thought the flow of the story worked well. This is definitely what most would consider a slow burn. I can’t say more than that without giving stuff away, which I don’t want to do. I will say the only reason I didn’t give this book 5 stars was because I thought the pace of the story was a little on the slower side for my liking. I get that it was written this way to increase the emotional and angst level and it worked, but I tend to like things to move just a little quicker. That’s just me though. And even though I say that….this was still worth the read. I would totally recommend this book to romance readers.
I’m going to cut this review short, because I don’t want to spoil this book for all other readers.
I’ll just say this….if you are looking for an emotional, angsty, and heartbreaking love story, then this is the book you should read!! This is definitely a duet you want to add to your TBR list.
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January 8, 2022
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Buongiorno a tutte, lettrici impertinenti!
Vi devo rivelare che, durante queste vacanze natalizie (sempre troppo corte), ho letto un libro in anteprima (oh oh oh), e che è uscito giusto giusto dopo Natale.
Sto parlando di Soltanto mia di Kennedy Fox, in America Baby Mine (Rommate duet series).
La storia è narrata sia dal punto di vista di Hunter che di Lennon e inizia in un bar, lei la cliente e lui il barista. È un colpo di fulmine. Lui ha il presentimento che lei è quella giusta e le dà appuntamento alla fine del suo turno. Lei accetta. Ma, ahimè, Lennon non c’è. Allora va a casa e… la vede uscire dalla camera da letto del suo coinquilino/migliore amico.
Due anni dopo, Lennon vive stabilmente a casa del suo fidanzato. E con Hunter. I due si odiano profondamente. Ma un giorno una tragedia si abbatte sulle loro vite e le cose dovranno cambiare. Per sopravvivere dovranno scegliere se continuare a odiarsi o cercare di aiutarsi.
Il romanzo mi è piaciuto e ne consiglio vivamente la lettura. I personaggi sono ben delineati e il trauma che devono affrontare è ben descritto e ben trattato dalle autrici (per chi non lo sapesse, Kennedy Fox è lo pseudonimo di un duo di scrittrici).
L’unico motivo per cui ho dato quattro bacchette invece che cinque è un po’ la prima parte del romanzo.
Io l’ho letto in ebook e dopo un inizio scoppiettante (incontro al bar), il primo 40% del libro sembra raccontare di due bambini che si fanno i dispetti (Lennon e Hunter) e la maestra che li sgrida (il fidanzato di Lennon). Nella seconda parte invece la vicenda diventa più interessante e con un paio di colpi di scena (non voglio rivelare troppo). Per chi lo leggerà, andate avanti, merita. Ma non aspettatevi un finale perché il romanzo termina con un colpo di scena con la C maiuscola. Non vedo l’ora che esca il secondo romanzo su di loro.
"Se potessi tornare indietro a quella notte, chiederei subito il numero a Lennon. Avrei dovuto mettere da parte i dubbi e ascoltare il mio cuore. C'è stato qualcosa di speciale tra noi, eppure mi sono fatto bloccare dalle mie insicurezze e ho lasciato tutto nelle sue mani. Non è mai tornata."
Alessia
Buongiorno a tutte, lettrici impertinenti!
Vi devo rivelare che, durante queste vacanze natalizie (sempre troppo corte), ho letto un libro in anteprima (oh oh oh), e che è uscito giusto giusto dopo Natale.
Sto parlando di Soltanto mia di Kennedy Fox, in America Baby Mine (Rommate duet series).
La storia è narrata sia dal punto di vista di Hunter che di Lennon e inizia in un bar, lei la cliente e lui il barista. È un colpo di fulmine. Lui ha il presentimento che lei è quella giusta e le dà appuntamento alla fine del suo turno. Lei accetta. Ma, ahimè, Lennon non c’è. Allora va a casa e… la vede uscire dalla camera da letto del suo coinquilino/migliore amico.
Due anni dopo, Lennon vive stabilmente a casa del suo fidanzato. E con Hunter. I due si odiano profondamente. Ma un giorno una tragedia si abbatte sulle loro vite e le cose dovranno cambiare. Per sopravvivere dovranno scegliere se continuare a odiarsi o cercare di aiutarsi.
Il romanzo mi è piaciuto e ne consiglio vivamente la lettura. I personaggi sono ben delineati e il trauma che devono affrontare è ben descritto e ben trattato dalle autrici (per chi non lo sapesse, Kennedy Fox è lo pseudonimo di un duo di scrittrici).
L’unico motivo per cui ho dato quattro bacchette invece che cinque è un po’ la prima parte del romanzo.
Io l’ho letto in ebook e dopo un inizio scoppiettante (incontro al bar), il primo 40% del libro sembra raccontare di due bambini che si fanno i dispetti (Lennon e Hunter) e la maestra che li sgrida (il fidanzato di Lennon). Nella seconda parte invece la vicenda diventa più interessante e con un paio di colpi di scena (non voglio rivelare troppo). Per chi lo leggerà, andate avanti, merita. Ma non aspettatevi un finale perché il romanzo termina con un colpo di scena con la C maiuscola. Non vedo l’ora che esca il secondo romanzo su di loro.
"Se potessi tornare indietro a quella notte, chiederei subito il numero a Lennon. Avrei dovuto mettere da parte i dubbi e ascoltare il mio cuore. C'è stato qualcosa di speciale tra noi, eppure mi sono fatto bloccare dalle mie insicurezze e ho lasciato tutto nelle sue mani. Non è mai tornata."
Alessia
April 25, 2019
Full Review can be found at Http://www.thegraduatedbookworm.com
First I want to say another huge thanks to Kennedy Fox for always sending me an ARC for review, you both are absolutely amazing... but now I'd also like to really junk punch you after reading this amazing new series!!
I'm not even joking... mkay?!
So I've finally come to terms that Kennedy Fox will always be part of my TOP 3 list of ultimate favourite authors, and I'll leave you to ladies to wonder where you stand on that list after the roller coaster ride you've left me in from reading Baby Mine. This was such a beautiful, tragic, heart-wrenching and yet amazingly filled with love all at the same time.
When you're reading from both POV's you get where they both are coming from, and how completely messed up their feelings are. How everything somehow unravels and yet gets sewn back together at the same time. Lennon is going through a HUGE ride of emotions, and she can't trust herself, because she can't determine which is real and which is hormonal. As much as they both want to deny it, you can't! The sexual tension between the two is apparent, and for the rest of the book you're yelling at them both to just get together!
Overall this was an amazing story! The characters had me so invested in their story, I felt like I was living inside it. The heart-wrenching pain Lennon goes through with losing the love of her life just as she finds out she's pregnant leaves both her and Hunter with an extremely complicated path. This was such a fast paced novel, which definitely had me hooked from the first page, and wanting so much more, with some unanswered questions I'm sure to get in book 2.
First I want to say another huge thanks to Kennedy Fox for always sending me an ARC for review, you both are absolutely amazing... but now I'd also like to really junk punch you after reading this amazing new series!!
I'm not even joking... mkay?!
So I've finally come to terms that Kennedy Fox will always be part of my TOP 3 list of ultimate favourite authors, and I'll leave you to ladies to wonder where you stand on that list after the roller coaster ride you've left me in from reading Baby Mine. This was such a beautiful, tragic, heart-wrenching and yet amazingly filled with love all at the same time.
When you're reading from both POV's you get where they both are coming from, and how completely messed up their feelings are. How everything somehow unravels and yet gets sewn back together at the same time. Lennon is going through a HUGE ride of emotions, and she can't trust herself, because she can't determine which is real and which is hormonal. As much as they both want to deny it, you can't! The sexual tension between the two is apparent, and for the rest of the book you're yelling at them both to just get together!
Overall this was an amazing story! The characters had me so invested in their story, I felt like I was living inside it. The heart-wrenching pain Lennon goes through with losing the love of her life just as she finds out she's pregnant leaves both her and Hunter with an extremely complicated path. This was such a fast paced novel, which definitely had me hooked from the first page, and wanting so much more, with some unanswered questions I'm sure to get in book 2.
April 23, 2019
I had to sit on this for a few days before I sat down to write my review. I was processing everything that I just read. Now I'm a huge fan of Kennedy Fox, they're definitely one of my favorite author duos out there and their books are always one that I'm looking forward to. I may be in the minority, although completely childish at times, Hunter made this book for me and couldn't connect with Lennon ... at all. He is the definition of the most loyal friend that you could EVER have. And my heart absolutely broke for him.
When it comes to Hunter and Lennon, there's a lot of what-ifs running through his mind essentially since they had such a strong connection when they first met. But fear ran rampant in Lennon's mind and ended up with Brandon. Not going to lie, that left a bitter taste in my mouth and I just didn't know how to deal with it. It has been two years since they all met and Brandon and Lennon are going strong and just in love as ever.
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April 24, 2019
Hunter and Lennon will put you thru an emotional rollercoaster. They meet, flirt and she ends up with his best friend. Hunter gets salty and Lennon is clueless of his feelings towards her. He’s NOT the nicest to her after that and it’s tough reading how much they go at it. But then tragedy strikes and Hunter is there for Lennon. They start leaning on each other and a beautiful banter begins while they are both grieving and trying to heal. The unexpected happens to Lennon and Hunter is there. Everything is going smoothly until that cliffhanger that has rendered me SHOCKED!!!!!!!!!!! I clearly did NOT see that coming and I have no idea how things will go between these two after that.
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