Her Walls Have to be the First Flip

Did Rian's trust issues get old? Yup. Was I waiting for Pierce to reveal a terrible...something? Absolutely. Instead, a man with an openness to following his urges, confronts a woman who has learned the hard way that only some people get to steer their own baits, and even when folks look whole on the outside, careless, they can carry quite heavy burdens.

It's a standalone, and might lean a tad too heavily on secondary characters to emphasize the strength of the main characters', connection as well as some questionably-placed, street slang, but it's truly a minor issue for a consistent, well-crafted, grown folks' story.

Such a fun, steamy romance! Loved it! Especially how independent Rian is in the face of Pierce's wealth, and how head over heels Pierce is for Rian. Their meet cute in the supermarket was the best-- laugh out loud funny!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

This was so darn funny. I laughed so hard at times especially the interaction between the siblings!!!! It was just hilarious. I really enjoyed this book. I really felt for Rian and Marley. They had to overcome so much. I felt there were times when I felt she should have revealed her background BUT I completely understood her hesitancy when the full revelation of her family history was revealed. This was a wonderful feel good romantic comedy. With all the flipping shows on television, this was a story that was long time coming to readers.

A MUST story to read.

I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. This was a fast and fun book. This is the story of Rian and Pierce. They meet because her twin sister, Marley, hit his car and then left the scene and he’s been looking for Marley ever since. Turns out they both end up flipping houses and sparks fly for Rian and Pierce. This is just a fun and hot book that I very much enjoyed reading. I did kinda see a bit if it coming, hence the 4 stars, not 5, but it was very enjoyable and I will definitely read more from her!

Always a pleasure to read Ms Hunting! I loved Rian and Pierce, their chemistry was off the charts and their dialogue was witty and clever. Sparks everywhere! The writing in general was fast and flirty, funny and wildly entertaining. I felt like I was with friends :)
The length was bit much, and the dramatic conflict in the book was a bit scattered (something about his brother being offended that his real estate agents bought a house? Not sure what that was about... but it seemed unimportant enough that perhaps that whole thing could be edited out?) but whatever- I loved it. Lots of fun, pace was great and I fell head over heels for the characters!

New to me author, and I have to say I liked the story! I wasn't aware this was the 3rd book in the series, I'll have to go and read the others now. Cute story about a guy trying to break away from what his father wants him to do in life and a girl trying to make something of herself after her father destroys her life. Loved the interactions between Rian and Pierce, Lawson is a jerk, and Marley full of fun. Would recommend!!

This review is based on a galley copy from netgalley, courtesy of the publisher. All opinions are my own.

OH WHAT A FUN FLIPPING READ THIS WAS! I Flipping Love You had me in stitches! It was hilarious, too freaking cute for words, wonderfully sexy with sensational characters and a storyline I just FLIPPED for. I know that was corny but damn...I am IN LOVE with this book.

I just ADORE Helena Hunting's romances. But I Flipping Love You just made my heart pitter patter WAY more than her previous Shacking Up stories. This one made me giggle snort, sigh wistfully, fall in love, and made me want to LIVE inside the book. I had SO MUCH FUN reading it I just want to SCREAM it, LOUD AND PROUD from the rooftops until I am certain the whole world could hear me. This one is going to be HIGHLY memorable and I can't wait to read it again.

I Flipping Love You gets a FUN FILLED FIVE SHOOTING STARS!

This was the first time I have ever read a book by Helena Hunting and I’m kicking myself for waiting so long!!! I loved this book so much!!! The characters, the chemistry and their banter was everything I love in a book. We had several laugh out loud moments in this story that had me in stitches! From vagina’s not being for sale and poor Terry who couldn’t handle the Mexican food it was so hard to keep a straight face.

This story wasn’t just fun and games and we had some serious moments as well. I really liked Rian since she was sassy and no nonsense. Pierce wasn’t your typical rich playboy and he really surprised me with his actions throughout this story. The secondary characters were entertaining and I do hope we get a book about Marley, Rains fraternal twin sister.

As I stated before this was my first read by Helena Hunting and it left me full on satisfied and this is the perfect summer beach read! I will be checking out past and future books from this author. Well done!

*dreamy sigh and googly eyes*

This book was so flipping cute. I have an newly found obsession with all things Helena Hunting, but most especially her Shacking Up series. It's the perfect blend of rom-com, steam, and feels. It's just one of those easy, feel-good sort of romances that will leave you with a big ole' goofy and satisfied grins on your face when you're finished. And it had quite possibly one of the best meet-cutes I've read in quite a while. I mean, how funny when the gorgeous man staring at you in the grocery aisle is actually mistaken you for your fraternal twin sister that scratched his car and drove off? Well, Rian doesn't find it very funny, but I did. And the sparks were immediate between her and Pierce!

We’re having a sleepover. We’re going to do this all night, and I’m going to cuddle you like a motherfucker after I finishing sexing every last orgasm out of you.”
“Okay.” I mean, what else can I really say to that?

I loved Pierce's slow and thorough persistence in going after skittish Rian. Rian is done with gorgeous man and their defined bodies. She needs a 9/10 match, and that seems to set her up with boring but safe man that she has zero chemistry with. And of course it would figure that Pierce's mere presence makes her entire body tingle. But he's everything that shouldn't give into. She's focusing on getting her life back together, her real estate endeavors with her sister, and the gorgeous man that tempts her beyond reason doesn't fit in that picture. Unfortunately for her, he refuses to take no for an answer.

Did you do that math in your head?”
“Yes.” He crowds me.
“You need to stop that.” I have to tip my head up so I can meet his serious gaze.
“I need to stop doing mental math?”
“In public places, yes.” I bite my cheek to keep my smile in check.
“Do I want to ask why?”
“Because I find it sexy, and it makes me want to do inappropriate things to you in this aisle.

Pierce was absolutely delicious. I loved his unrelenting pursuit of Rian almost as much as I loved to see her unsuccessfully fight the connection between them only to inevitably give in to the explosive fireworks. Pierce was the steady force to Rian's somewhat indecisive and skittish nature, and it was the perfect balance.

Everything about this book worked for me; the chemistry, the pacing, the character development. It was funny and steamy and absolute romcom perfection. I enjoyed it thoroughly and cannot recommend it enough. I'm also hoping to get a bit of redemption for Lawson with the next book, because he drove me crazy with his mood swings in this one and I'm itching for the details of why.

This is everything you would expect from a Helena Hunting story. There are so many laughs and swoons and heart palpitations, you will forget everything else and just lose yourself in this story. I loved the characters and their banter and chemistry was amazing! I absolutely love the Shacking Up books and I can't wait to read more from Helena!

I fell in love with Rian and Pierce and they had me laughing and crying. They were so likeable and their back and forth banter was too funny. Their attraction was strong but muted by the fact that they became real estate rivals. Well written and entertaining. I read a reader copy and voluntarily chose to write a review.

This review will be brief and straight to the point. Rian and Pierce, the main couple, were great together. I especially loved Rian’s humorous inner monologues, feistiness, and her witty back and forth banter with Pierce. Since both of them preferred relationship type intimacy, I was pleased as punch they weren’t stereotypical looking for love in all the wrong kinds of places type characters. No, both had been celibate awhile but had some baggage they had to deal with before they could completely move on with their future.

It was especially sweet how hard and fast Pierce fell for Rian. Make no mistake though, their spontaneous, can’t keep their hands to themselves smexy scenes were off the charts graphically steamy with lusty language to boot. There is a brief OW cameo/reference, but nothing to worry about, folks. Pierce is not pining over that failed long term relationship. No, he’s got a perfectly clear conscious and realizes he dodged a bullet by not marrying that woman.

There is a knucklehead moment near the end that pops up, which causes some brief relationship angst. Of course, these two meant to be together lovebirds work it all out and get their romantic HEA.

Title: I Flipping Love You, Series: Shacking Up (Book 3), Author: Helena Hunting: Pages: 320, stand-alone but part of a series, good guy hero, a knucklehead moment, HEA, both betrayed in the past, very steamy scenes with lusty language, loved how he fell for her and wouldn’t give up.

Book 1 - Shacking Up
Book 2 - Getting Down
Book 3 - Hooking Up
Book 4 - I Flipping Love You

(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review, nor is there any affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)

I'm on an HGTV binge and watching the Property Brothers and their house flips, and this fell into my lap perfectly.

***SLIGHTLY SPOILERY***
Rian Sutter and her sister have been through hell and back, and managed to pick up the pieces and work towards their dream, their grandmother's home. But when her sister dings a very expensive car in the grocery store parking lot, they have no choice but to spare a few $$ to have it fixed.

Pierce Whitfield wants out of his law firm and into flipping houses for a living. He wants to follow his passion. To his occupational dream enters a passion of a different kind. Rian Sutter is everything he didn't know he wants. 

Rian and her sister's lives are now woven into Pierce's and their relationship turns from flirty to physical to hopelessly in love, and I enjoyed every single minute reading it.

There's humor, and lust, and sexiness and emotion, but it's all wrapped up in a fun to read story.

I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting was a great little read!

Not going to lie – I’m quite surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I thought it was funny, well written, and evenly paced. I truly could not put it down. Their meet-cute hooked me straight away and the momentum only built from there. The story's progression really allowed me to grow to love the characters, their story, and their journey towards the coveted HEA. The characters were very consistent and reliable and the hero gave me all the heart eyes! I loved Pierce’s good-guy nature, and admired his persistence which never came off as irritating. Rian was very dynamic – I loved her independent attitude. If I had a complaint it would be that aside from their first time together, the sex scenes were pretty tame or they faded to black and happened off the page. I'm not familiar with HH's style however, I was disappointed because that first scene was fire and I was really looking forward to more of their dirty banter.

I’d definitely recommend I Flipping Love You to any romance reader looking for something quick and fun. It's the perfect summer read.

(blog post to be live on 6/6/18)

QueenZany 5 Star Review
I Flipping Love You
Helena Hunting





I Flipping Love You is a take no prisoner, laugh out loud unapologetic romantic satire of the year!
So, jump into the sexy ride to OMG Land!!! Giggle, laugh and drool all at the same time because it's so worth it! Heck yes and give me some more!

GoodReads Review

I love the title of this book as it is perfect for the story which involves flipping houses. Rian with an i is such a strong complex character that tells it exactly as she sees it. She and her twin Marley have been through a lot and are getting their feet back on the ground. Rian is also very vulnerable when she lets you in. I did not want this story to end. Parts of the book made me laugh and other parts will make you sad. Maybe there will be another book focusing on Marley or one of Pierce's siblings. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.

Received in exchange for a honest review.

I had a friend say i needed to read Helena Hunting. Told me she was crisscross awesome sauce. Got the books and said okay will do. Put them in the to be read pile which is humongous and went about my reading days. Met Ms. Hunting and she was sweet as punch and got her books signed. Once again reminded to read her but didn’t get to. When I flipping love you was offered to me I said okay I am going finally read a Helena Hunting book. Well Ashley you were right. Helena Hunting is crisscross awesome sauce with writing witty entertaining books.

Favorite character: Pierce. He was grounded and a little lost. Trying to find his way and get the courage to tell his dad his passions and what he would like to do. He is kind and funny. I love his compassion and competitiveness but he is also fair as well. His dog has you warm up to him. His first encounter with Rian is fun and snarky. She really puts him in his place and yet you still like him. He is honest and doesn’t back down. He doesn’t judge people on appearances or wealth and he is just a good all around guy.

Favorite moment: The cleaning of the pool by Pierce with that elderly lady loving every moment of it and her commentary to Rian. That was a hoot. So was the confrontation in the grocery store on their first meeting.

Swoon moment: the mansion and his declaration of love to Rian

Interactions between Rian and Pierce: sizzling but also we get some highly entertaining witty and snarky banter

Writing style: very easy going and fun. We get some great banter and fun moments. Have the book in Rian and Pierce’s POV and I love Pierce’s. He is more open with himself and his confusion but also feelings.

Story: keeps you in the moment and has you just want more. Rian and her sister are a hoot and such opposites. As are Pierce and his brother. I love how the character you think would be more judgemental and one that would take more to warm up to isn’t. For me Rian was more guarded and prickly. She wasn’t as easy to like as Pierce. Her past was more heartbreaking but she doesn’t let anyone in as well because of it and seeing how hard Pierce worked to gain any ground was fun but not always easy. She is a tough nut to crack. While they are trying to build a relationship they are also in competition with one another over purchasing houses to renovate and flip.

Romance: fun and flirty. Snarky and sexy. I love how they have such a fun banter but also get intimate in sharing who they really are. How Pierce has Rian let him in as she begins to trust him but he has to earn that trust and that is a great aspect to their relationship. The characters are a hoot and you love them instantly. The chemistry between them is sizzling and the banter is too much and makes you laugh and smile. Pierce has you swoon at the end but he is so understanding and caring. He shows Rian that her past doesn’t matter and that she isn’t responsible for what others did. He shows her she is strong and amazing and it just has you swoon.

Overall: loved the book. It was sexy, fun, flirty and just a overall entertaining time. Can’t wait to read Ms. Hunting again. Would also love to see Pierce’s brother fall in love that would be a hoot and a half.

I flipping Love You starts out with a hilarious bang that will leave you in stitches!! From the moment you read the first chapter, you immediately become hooked and cant wait to find out what’s going to happen next. That is what I love about reading a new story. The thrill, the excitement, and those new found butterflies that seem to make an appearance on the cusp of something being new to you.

Rian Sutter has had her fair share of family drama for the past few years and if there’s one thing about her, is that she doesn’t like drama or confrontation. Well little does she know, she’s about to get a whole lot of that in the cereal isle. Yes you read that right. Who knew that going to the grocery store would be so life changing in the form of a hot suit?

Pierce is tired of the Manhattan lawyer scene. Taking a much needed break in the Hamptons for the Summer to do what he loves, could be just the right thing that he needs. Renovating houses, and having a nice place to stay while enjoying his summer, what more can this man ask for? How about a woman who has managed to capture his attention and is deemed a once in a lifetime?

As I’ve said previously above, I absolutely loved the beginning of this story. It had an effortless humor, sexual tension that would’ve made anyone crazy with lust, and a complicated but hilarious dynamic between the main characters. I simply adored those moments but for some reason, I just couldn’t connect with the female heroine. I honestly don’t know what it was but I wasn’t on board with her as a person and that did diminish my reading experience.

Aside from the fact that I thought we were going to get a lot more fixer upper and demo in the storyline, I liked the fact the author made some of the characters with real flaws and they were relatable. Everyone has secrets and we’re all flawed in one way or another so I appreciated that she did that.

If you’re looking for a sweet humorous story, then this one is for you.

The romance between Rian and Pierce. Gorgeous Hamptons area, and both are into buying property and fixing and flipping them. I did enjoy this one, in fact more than I expected. The only thing that threw me a bit, especially with Rian being so prickly, was how quick the sex came. Seemed a bit over the top, and at times I felt that was all they had going for them. As the story continues they become closer, but would have liked more the other way around. Besides that though, I did like the characters and the story line, and was a good quick read for the summer. Highly recommend.

4.5 Stars! I can always count on a book by Helena Hunting giving me romance, drama, and humor…and I just love that! The combination of those three emotions make the story more real and more engaging. And this book is no exception. This was a fun, spicy, rom-com that hit the spot!

Pierce and Rian (pronounced like Ryan with spelled with an “i”) have chemistry that’s through the roof! They can’t keep their hands off each other and the reader is definitely the benefactor of those sexy times. But, there’s also a depth to their story. Both are dealing with family issues and their own uncertainty about the future and neither one wants anything serious. Or so they think. As I’ve said a million times before, fate will always win out. And, in this case, even as these two battle the family and career drama, and each other sometimes, fate gets it’s way and they steal each other’s hearts. I loved Pierce from the very start. He’s sexy as all get-out and super sweet and swoony when it comes to Rian. I love how he supported her and encouraged her sass and I adored the fact that he valued her intelligence. Their banter was delightful and their love was explosive. What more can you want from a story?

This was a quick, fun read with likeable characters and just enough drama to keep you turning the pages. It won’t change your life but it sure as heck will keep you highly entertained for a few hours! Can’t wait to see what Ms. Hunting has up her sleeve next!