Member Reviews
Celia M, Media
Greatly enjoyed this one--my expectations weren't very high, I don't know why, but when I started reading it I LOVED it. Nicely drawn, clear, characters, even secondary ones, fun plot, largely non-contrived problems. |
I flipping loved this book! It had just the right amount of sass, humor, romance and drama. I got a few weird looks from my husband and kids while reading, I laughed that much! I love Pierce's cockiness and the humor between him and Rian. I enjoyed following them through this story. I was in a mood for a real feel-good book, a book that would bake me laugh over and over. "I flipping love you" was a perfect read for that. 5 stars |
Fraternal twins meet guy in grocery store, one falls for him and vice versa, and clichés are running so high that I decide that I am not the target group for this book. While the male protagonist (rich, angular jawline, gold flecks in his green eyes, of course!) is noted to be in his early thirties, this novel very much reads like a YA book, down to alternating 1st POV between female and male protagonists written in present tense. |
Hilarious!! Loved this story and the chemistry between the characters. The concept of this book was great and right now with flipping houses being so big at this time. This was a great read. |
Juliana L, Reviewer
This book focuses on Amalie's older brother, Pierce, and Rian. I loved the very first interaction between them and it was all thanks to Rian's twin sister, Marley, and her subpar driving skills. Rian and Pierce have what I would call a frenemies with benefits relationships in the beginning which turned into so much more. However, our couple does not have a smooth transition due to secrets and family ambitions. I won't lie, Rian did get on my nerves majority of the time, but Pierce knew how to handle her and could turn the situation into something they both enjoyed ;) So basically I loved the book mostly for Pierce and his never-ending determination to get a date with Rian. I absolutely loved when he unknowingly would speak his mind when Rian did something he considered super hot. If there is one thing I learned from this book, it's that beaches have FLEAS and I want no part of that! I would love to know if Marley and Lawson (Pierce's younger brother) would get their own individual books. |
Oh my stars! Helena Hunting is one of my favorite authors, so when I heard about this one, I was very excited. Sorry but who doesn’t want a handyman like the way she writes her heroes. Though this story has some interesting twists as we ride the storm of Rian and Pierce. Their chemistry is evident right from their first meeting. I had to die laughing because of how it all came about. Then their run in meetings. That fateful date. The sand fleas. These two were priceless together. Their passion is insane too. Like fan yourself hot! While this book is funny, there is the emotional and raw side to it as well. The past constantly haunts Rian. She struggles getting past it. But I adore how Pierce is there for her and how he helps and holds her up as well. I love how he fights for her too. And that epilogue. It was priceless. Overall, I really loved this story. You have everything you need to make it amazing. I couldn’t put it down at all. There is witty banter, passion, raw emotions and so much more. The fluidity of this story is perfect too. Character build on point and oh so much more. I cannot say how much I adored this story! I highly recommend it! |
I was so excited when I saw the opportunity to read this book before the release date! I immediately stopped my current book and started it! I really enjoyed it! It is such a cute, funny, make your heart melt book! Love the chemistry between the characters and the flow of their story. I will definitely recommend I Flipping Love You!! I can't wait until release day because I am making sure all my friends get this book! Thank you!! |
Michele A, Reviewer
Rian and Pierce meet in a grocery store where he accuses her of hitting his car and taking off the previous weekend. Rian thinks he is crazy until her twin, Marley, makes an appearance in the aisle and recognition flares between she and Pierce. Rian then discovers that Marley does not always make good decisions and she is left to negotiate a settlement with Pierce. Pierce is intrigued by Rian. He is currently on leave from his job as a patent lawyer because of a mistake. His family owns a "doll" business and his father wanted him to become a patent attorney to protect their interests. Pierce spends the summer in the Hamptons flipping houses with his brother. He discovers he really likes it. He decides to pursue Rian because she intrigues him beyond logical reason. Their first interactions do not go smoothly and Rian is left embarrassed most of the time. I did like her spirit but found her to be stuck in her head a lot. Her family's past was a nightmare but she used it as an excuse to push people away constantly. She was quite a hypocrite at points and I felt she should have come clean sooner. She used various excuses to push Pierce away. Pierce was not perfect, but he tried to make up for his faults every time. He tried to pursue Rian while still making her comfortable. He could tell she wanted to bolt a lot and had to take evasive maneuvers to keep her with him. Their chemistry was great and I found myself liking them together. The book did a good job of being hot while still telling a believable story. Both characters came away as likable overall in the end. I found myself rooting for them. I was glad to have received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review. |
I didn't realize this was the third in the Shacking Up series. I wasn't a big fan of the first but each book after has been increasingly more enjoyable. That being said, I was a little worried at the beginning as I just wasn't feeling the chemistry but it picked up around the 30% mark. We got to know more of a back story for both H/h and then I was sucked right in. As always with Helena Hunting the pacing was good, there were some laughs, and the ending didn't feel rushed. Now can we get a book for Marley please?!? That girl needs some lovin' too! |
Barbara L, Reviewer
Pierce and Rian are such a cute couple. They are funny and the chemistry between the two is incendiary. It’s a quick and funny read. Helena Hunting is such a witty writer.I received an advance review copy in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley. |
Kate C, Reviewer
I was so excited to read this in advance reading copy. Helena Hunting just has this way of writing that you fall in love with her characters. There hasn’t been a book by Helena that I haven’t loved. This book was amazing. Right from the first page this book had me hooked, I couldn’t put it down. Pierce and Rian had just the perfect amount it chemistry that keeps you turning the pages eager to see what comes next . Their witty banter brings a smile to your face as you read..... I flipping love this book! |
Martinique M, Reviewer
So much fun. What happens when the responsible twin gets blamed for the troublemaker? Sparks fly. From grocery store stalking to date interrupter, Pierce is the fly in Rian's ointment. No matter where she turns, there he is, with his infuriating smirk and to die for body, getting on her gd nerves! This story goes from hilarious to heart felt in a New York minute. Very enjoyable and engaging. |
This book was everything I needed, I flipping loved it. From the silly banter to the honest vulnerability this hit the spot. Plus, it was something different and exciting! Rian and Pierce had chemistry that was jumping off the pages. Pierce finding Rians intelligence sexy is so flipping sweet. I liked Pierce more than Rian. There were just parts that she frustrated me more than I was okay with. I love how Helena writes with humor and wit but also let's the seriousness and vulnerability show. |
Janet K, Reviewer
What sheer delight!! once started, couldn’t put it down...funny and sweet with a great cast. Pierce is adorable and Rian is his perfect person.....hope this is the beginning of a series and see what happens with Lawson, Marley and Amalie.. . |
Rian and Pierce meet as a result of a hit and ditch...with hilarious consequences that just keep getting funnier! My particular fave was Terry the lawn bowler! This was a sweet and sexy story with zing! The anticipation was killing me! And when all is revealed my heart did a flip flop. In fact Pierce made it flip flip a hella lot!! I love everything that this author writes and this was no exception. |
SO good. Just so good. I LOVED this story, the characters (okay, Lawson had to grow on me), the glimpses of other characters, and just really everything about it! Romantic and sexy done right is the best way I can describe this book! I will honestly never think of an online dating experience in the same way after that restaurant scene :) |
I was thrilled to get a copy of this ARC from Netgalley! What an adorable couple Pierce & Rian turn out to be! I simply couldn't put this one down once I started. Pierce is seriously swoonable! He does everything right. Sexy in a suit, jeans, or yes even a lime green speedo!! He is the perfect man, good with his brain and his hands! Rian is sweet and sassy and so smart and having a hard time resisting the relentless Pierce. The story itself is clever, witty, funny, sweet and extremely hot and sexy! I loved it!!! |
** SPOILERS AHEAD** Helena Hunting has done it again!! This women can write about anything and I’d read it. I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. If anyone here has previously read the other books in the shacking up order, I’m sure you were waiting to read about Pierce. If you haven’t read the other books, it’s okay, it can be read a standalone. I like how the Helena brought back characters from the previous books. Who wouldn’t want more of Amalie? She’s a trip. Enough of my rambles.. I don’t know Helena comes up with these men, but I’m totally blaming her for my unrealistic expectations for future boyfriends. Pierce is gorgeous, sweet, thoughtful, generous (in bed too), a great brother, killer smile and eyes. The list goes on and on. Now Rian (with an I not a y) is a girl who has had her life turned upside down and has rebuilt herself. Her father was a criminal who used intellect to commit crime. Once she found out about it, it was too late. Her parents abandoned her and her sister, left them with countless debt, and on their asses. She went from having everything she could possibly want, to having to figure life out herself. To say it was hard and it made her put walls, is an understatement. She carries the shame with her even though its not hers to carry… Cue in the Mr.Gorgeous smile, she meets him at the most unexpected place, the grocery mart. He confuses her for her twin and confronts her about a hit an run. Let me just say that it was my favorite scene in the entire book. I loved how sassy she was and confronted him like it was nothing, also nutsacking him was great. It gave me a few ideas of my own ;). From that moment on they had instant chemistry. They were drawn to each other and as fate would have it, they kept running into each other. As they started to get to know each other, Pierce knew they was more to Rian, he wanted all of her walls down. The more time they spent together, the more time they were consumed by each other. I really loved how no matter how sassy she got, he could take it like a MAN. I’m all for guys who are sensitive but when you can’t joke around, its just annoying. Pierce took everything she threw at him with stride. He was so confident and secure in himself that he never questioned it. This book ends in a HEA. I mean, he bought her her flipping dream house and turned her dream into their dream. I just melt with them. I highly recommend this book! Now, Helena just needs to write about Lawson and Marley. Maybe they end up together or two separate stories. I’m fine with whichever. This is a must-read book. I promise it will tug at your heartstrings. Rating 4 1/2 stars |
Diane S, Bookseller
Rian and Pierce meet at a grocery store. Someone has damaged Pierces car in a parking lot and left the scene, he thinks it was Rian. The resulting scene is hilarious. This book will have you laughing out loud. It is a heartwarming, funny, sexy romance, perfect for an afternoon at the beach. This is the first book I have read by this author and I doubt it will be the last. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy of this book. |
I love the premise of this story! Rian and Pierce had chemistry from the start and fate, chance, or whatever you want to call it kept pushing them into each other’s path. Rian was easy to relate to and root for, everyone has a little something from their past that changes who they are and how they live their life. Pierce was charming, funny, cocky, and perfect for Rian. |








