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3.5 stars!

I have a huge love for flipping houses shows, so I was pretty excited to pick up Helena Hunting's I Flipping Love You. If you're looking for a light romantic comedy, you'll enjoy this one.

Rian is shopping one day and sees a hot guy in a suit checking her out. Only the reason he follows her is because he thinks Rian clipped his expensive car. The real culprit? Rian's twin sister. But it's Rian Pierce can't get out of his head.

I liked the mistaken identity here which was such a delicious start to the book. Rian is used to picking up after her sister's messes, but she also has a lively, independent spirit herself and Pierce just pushes all the right buttons.

I simply had a hard time keeping my interest in this one. By the time flipping houses actually comes into play it's almost halfway through the story. There was also one too many coincidences to make this believable. Pierce and Rian just happen to meet up too many times and the novelty of the humor wore off for me.

That said, there is a good, solid cast here with Rian's sister as well as Pierce's best friend and flipping houses mate. It's full of flirty fun and I think anyone looking for a pleasurable beach read will find it here.

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Helena Hunting is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors! Full of sassy comebacks, Rian and Pierce were great characters that you couldn't help but love. Their first meeting was absolutely hysterical considering Pierce was mistaking Rian for her twin.
Technically this book is a part of a series but it can totally be read as a stand alone novel. It was a fun and engaging read, perfect as a summer beach read. Especially since there is so much action on the beach in the book! Perfect for fans of Jennifer Probst's Billionaire Builders series.

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I love Helena's books. Hot cover. Love the story. Didn't want to stop reading. Must read romance. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

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This is the first book of Helena Hunting's that I've tried and I enjoyed it very much. It started off a bit rough, with an angry hero, a confrontative heroine, and lots of sexual innuendo. I wasn't sure whether I wanted to continue, but it smoothed out pretty quickly and settled in to become a cute romance. Rian, the heroine initially doesn't want anything to do with Pierce, the hero, pegging him as a rich, entitled NYC a-hole. However, Pierce is attracted right away and persists in asking Rian out. He finally wears her down because the chemistry between them is off the charts. It was really cute to watch these 2 dance around each other, especially when they discovered (after an unplanned night of passion) that their lives were already far more intertwined then they realized. The main conflict comes from Rian's resistance to any kind of relationship, but she has good reasons for her opinion so that didn't bother me much. Now I think I'll go back and try the other books in this series.

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I enjoy Helena Hunting. I have since I first read "Pucked". She tells a wonderfully quirky story that focuses on characters and their personalities, their quirks and the things that make them different.

Rian and Parker meet in a grocery store over Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Although, Pierce is convinved they have met before and that she is the one responsible for the damage to his Tesla.

She's not. her twin sister, however, is absolutely responsible.

There's an immediate attraction. It's acted upon, and then it isn't, and then they act on it...and then, yet again, fate steps in and puts them in one another's path, again.

You like both of them, Rian is quirky. She wants to be her own person, and she wants to pay her own way without it seeming like she is relying on anyone for anything. Pierce wants to be appreciated, and needed. So, there are some things they need to work out. It's a lot of fun hanging out with them while they figure it out.

If you have read Helena before, this book is a little different. I don't know if this is because this is traditionally published, or if her style is changing...but this one had the quirky characters, but it never felt over the top.

I enjoyed this title and I recommend it.

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Although I have read a few books by Helena Hunting, it’s been awhile. I am not crazy about the cutesy, suggestive titles that seem to be all the rage in contemporary romances these days and almost didn’t get this book for that reason. Glad I got over myself enough to read this book. I am an HGTV fan so loved the background of this story. Flipping homes and buying up homes to use as summer rentals in the Hamptons is the premise. The book also has a superhot H (Pierce) and the feisty girlfriend (Rian). Ms. Hunting is great at witty dialogue which kept me thoroughly entertained. This was a one day read for me. It was enjoyable without being too cutesy! If you are in the mood for a fun, house flipping contemporary, don’t let the title keep you from reading

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What a great story. The two main characters Pierce and Rian are both impressive characters. I enjoyed the banter between the characters. They has great chemistry. This is my first book I read from this author however it won't be the last. I would recommend this book.

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This is closer to 3.5 stars mostly because of repetitiveness and pacing. The story was great and I found all the characters likable. I really enjoyed the banter between Pierce and Rian but felt like it came to screeching halt when her family issues resurfaced in yet another internal monologue, I understand that it need to me a part of the story but I felt like it just kept coming back up, and/or we jumped way ahead in time by several days or even weeks sometimes without making that clear.

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Dear readers, meet Pierce Whitfield, your new fantasy boyfriend. 

He's such a picture of physical perfection that he can pull off a Speedo with aplomb and confidence. He's the kind of man who sees through external façades and inside to what counts. When his erstwhile girlfriend Rian stands her ground and fights back, Pierce stares adoringly at her and tells her how hot she is. He is not, as other men might be, put off by her stubbornness and prickliness. 

In Rian, Pierce finds someone who is not impressed by his accouterments. She doesn't care about who designs his suits, what kind of car he drives, or how easily he pays for things. What does attract her is his depth. His steadfastness surprises her, and it makes her unable to resist him.

Of course there are issues. She's keeping a big secret, and he's also trying to keep her from a few truths about him. How will each respond when they learn everything? Helena Hunting has so well established who these two are that when the truth does come out, their reactions are true to who they are. Hunting doesn't force any histrionics or hysteria onto her characters. 

Helena Hunting sure knows how to write Hot Romance Novels that are hilarious, make you think, make you feel, and give you the quiver, doesn't she? I flipping love this book.

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*4.5 stars*

LOVED the sparky, quirky, quick witted dialogue between Rian and Pierce!!! This caught my attention and interest right away. It let to a highly entertaining read and then turned into a more emotional read about 2/3 of the way through. Still enjoyed but missed the sparky commentary and back and forth a bit towards the end. This one came verrry close to a 5 star read and had there been a bit more of the wit included in the last part of the story it probably would have made it over the hump :-) Still HIGHLY recommend for a funny, memorable read! Don't hesitate.

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First I would like to thank Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this book.

Up until now I had never read a book by Helena Hunting. I was really missing out on some great and steamy romance! The heat between Rian and Pierce was palpable and I couldn't wait to see what would happen when Pierce found out about Rian's past. This book kept me reading late at night so that I could see what would happen.

I can't wait to get the other 2 books in this series and see if they are just as good as this one.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a little fire with their romance stories.

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It’s a fun, sexy and heartwarming story. It will have you feeling all sorts of emotions as it entertains you throughout the story. You will fall in love with the characters. I loved connection and fun banter. The chemistry is sizzling and steamy. Highly recommend it if your looking for a feel good story.

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I loved this book. I'm going to have to read every book I can find by this author! Pierce and Rian were great together.

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I flippin love this book! This author is amazing! I give this 5 stars and a strong recommendation. A must read!

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I flipping love Rian and Pierce. Pierce is persistent and swoon worthy. Lime green speedo and all. Rian is haunted by her past but independent and sassy. All together they made for a great read.

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This is another awesome book by Helena Hunting! I love her Pucked Series so I knew going in, that I was gonna laugh a lot, and this story doesn’t disappoint!

The characters are adorable and sweet, even when facing adversity and hardships in the story, I’d still find myself smiling KNOWING that these two characters were a perfect fit!

Pick this book up if you are looking or a cute story that’s going to make you laugh a lot!

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I Flipping Love You by Elena Hunting is the 3rd book in the Shacking Up series but can be read as a standalone. This is a beautifully written fun, sweet sexy read. I really loved this book and highly recommend it

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For the love of Cap’n Crunch, this book was funny!!! In typical Helens Hunting fashion, she had me laughing out loud while running on the elliptical...again! I love Helena’s writing, it’s unmatched.

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Helena never disappoints! This book was a fun read and perfect for summer. I enjoyed the dialogue, the banter and one liners made me laugh out loud at times. And the chemistry was there from the start. I think Helena does a really good job at building her stories, IFLY was well thought out. Definitely going to have to reread this book again!

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Helena Hunting is a rather new to me author. I have only read 2 other books by her, but she is quickly becoming a favorite for a reason. I love her books...once I start reading them, I can't put hem down. They draw me in immediately. I Flipping Love You was no different. I fell in love with Rian. I could totally be Besties with her! Then add in a confrontation from a wealthy and handsome man, Pierce. He thinks she hit his car and left without so much as a note. Rian has no idea what he is talking about. Pierce had no idea she had a twin sister, Marley, who just happens to be the culprit. There is instant chemistry between Rian and Pierce....but will so much as give her heart a chance at love or will the fear of getting it broken hold her back? This book gave me lots of feels and kept me laughing! It is one click worthy!

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