Mary watched me for a long moment before she sat up, weight on the palms of her hands, the covers just barely catching on the swells of her breasts and keeping her nipples hidden from view. Her long hair spilled over those swells, over the sheets, her eyes heavy and dazed. Mary— I loved how strong she was. Her raw emotions and her insecurities made her character much more realistic. Add in the fact that she's an amazing tattoo artist and a gamer. She was also plus-size, but she proudly embraced her curves. I thought Leo would come across as this player or at least as a sarcastic dude, but Steiner really showed his inner soft side and how he could really be a good friend.

I was living my life despite him and what happened that summer, chasing my dream of becoming a tattoo artist. Push/Pull: Yes the h hates the H at first (after being reunited) and pushes away a good bit, and I'd say the H is the main pursuer of the relationshipHe doesn't remember who I am, or how he made my life miserable for years. And before I unknowingly moved across the street from him, I couldn't have cared less. I was living my life despite him and what happened that summer, chasing my dream of becoming a tattoo artist. Safety: This one should be either Safe or Safe with exception for most safety gang readers depending on personal preferences But with rent this cheap and so close to the tattoo shop, I’ve learned to ignore him — no matter how he’s tried to get under my skin.

Woman, if you don’t stop with that shit, Besides, even if you did, it only seems fair, since stretching you out is my favorite pastime.❞ He doesn’t remember who I am, or how he made my life miserable for years. And before I unknowingly moved across the street from him, I couldn’t have cared less. Not to mention, their sexual chemistry was uncomfortable to me as well; the dirty-talking legit had me gagging. Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Mary and Leo's story. Mary and Leo meet online gaming when they are sophomores in high school. They connect instantly but when they meet in person it is a disaster. Years later, Mary finds herself homeless and Leo (not knowing she is from his past) gives her the option to stay at his house with some other football players. While Mary hates Leo and doesn't trust him, she has no choice to move in. When they spend more time together, she can't help but see the boy she fell in love with years ago. There are some secrets revealed, some drama, and some sexy times...and they get a HFN ending. She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a die hard hopeless romantic, and likes to highlight all the challenges of love as well as the triumphs.Leo — this man is incredibly attractive! I love him so much! I loved his character, even though he made so many mistakes, knowingly and unknowingly. He was always genuine in everything he did. He was gentle and caring, and despite his dual facade in the media and with his friends, he was raised well by his mama and was NOT a play boy. I also didn’t love that a lot this book focused on her body and her weight. She is a curvy woman and it was just always the focus. And not in a good way. The fmc was very insecure about it which left the mmc to be like “no baby🥺” HURL.

I went into this book blind and had no idea what I was getting myself into… and for the first little bit of it, I was completely hooked. I connected to the characters and their story, I thought it was written well, being built up well, I felt the chemistry, the tension, the angst, the longing… it was all there.I was not ready to say goodbye to this series, but I couldn't have asked for a better ending. Leo and Mary were absolute goals, everything I could've wanted for the final couple in this series. and you get to see and say goodbye to the other couples who added so much to this series as well. I was very unwell in the epilogue- she always gets me in my feels (it's a love/hate relationship with that lmao) She struggled with the covers for a moment before she was buried underneath them, and I watched her thrash around for a minute until suddenly her bra went flying over my shoulder. Lmao, I loved how he called her "Woman" every time she mentioned her weight or stretching his clothes out. Now, they've met again after years, with her being his neighbor and eventually his roommate. I LOVED EVERYTHING about how she gave him sassy remarks, and he turned out to be an absolute clingy person 😂 and was all sweet and everything! The tension was palpable, and I loved every second of it! This is the last book in the red zone rivals series, and I don’t know how Kandi does it but each book in this series gets better and better.