Jen received a free copy of All of You by Christina Lee from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are her own and were not influenced by the method in which she received the book.
It is so refreshing to read something that isn’t cookie cutter or stale! Christina Lee took the normal NA formula, gave it a good shake and created a wonderful story that is chalked full of emotions and angst. Lately I’ve felt bored with some of the stuff I’ve read because it all feels the same. But All of You isn’t generic, it’s unique and entertaining and I really loved the storyline. In 5 words or less, All of You is charming, seductive, warm, witty and original. It’s truly one of my favorite books of 2013.
Watching Avery and Bennett come together was beautiful. They have the same battered souls, just choosing to live their lives differently to cope with shitty mothers and crappy childhoods. Their emotional walls felt true to their traumas which makes it so easy to fall in love with their characters. Too many times authors have created these massive walls to issues they don’t really fit but Avery and Bennett’s walls are perfectly constructed and feel natural. Another thing I loved about All of You was Avery and Bennett didn’t play games. They were straight up with each other which was so refreshing. With no contrived and unnecessary games, it lets the reader really get invested in the characters personalities. And let me tell you, Bennett is a huge character! He’s a hot tattoo artist that just so happens to have saved himself. Yes, you read that right. Hot virgin tattooed boy… I knew I had to read this as soon as I saw it. Just because he’s a virgin doesn’t mean he’s wimpy… oh no, if anything I think it made him more dominant and romantic. This is the kind of guy who knows what he wants, has made his choices and has the willpower to stick to them. His choice to wait means we get a whole lot of sensual foreplay, which rockets this book into another stratosphere. Trust me when I say that Bennett knows how to make a girl feel wanted. Every time Bennett would ask “is this okay?”, I wanted to scream out “YES!!!!!!!!” Too bad he wasn’t asking me.
Avery had no idea what she was in for when she goes after Bennett. He tests her in ways she’s never been tested. But this is good for her. She needs to find someone she can trust and put her faith in. She has some girlfriends that also keep her on her toes. I LOVED the witty banter between the girls. It reminded me of how I interact with my closest friends, insults and teasing constantly. This book really does hit the mark on so many good things. It’s hard not to read it without a huge smile on your face.
Side note: The author, Christina Lee, has a really cool jewelry business, so don’t forget to check out her website!
My rating: 4.5 unique stars!
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Jen loves to read. She can’t stop herself. It’s become an obsession. She is in love with her husband, kids, iced coffee and books. Jen lives in beautiful Colorado but is originally from the West Coast.
~~Giveaway~~
We are giving away 1 kindle copy of All of You by Christina Lee! Just answer our question in the comment section and you’re entered!
Question: What quality makes a man irresistible?
Open only to those who can legally enter. You must be 18 or older to enter. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook,Twitter or Pinterest. Giveaway ends on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 11:59 Eastern time zone.
A man that can show and express his feelings for a woman … someone who does not try to be a macho man…
A man who isn’t afraid to show his emotions but is still strong. I would so love to win this Kindle copy. I need a new book. 🙂
A God-fearing man who is very respectful, loving, caring who will do anything for his woman.
Man of God, loving, and funny 🙂
Being a giver and not a taker makes any man more appealing to me
compassion
This is a really hard question! I’d say… passion. Passion for anything! Passion for who he loves, family, religion anything. As long as a man has passion and puts forth effort, good gracious you make me weak!
He MUST have a love for children! I’m a teacher and plan to have many of my own children one day.
Thanks for the review, I have been looking for a new book to read. I will take you recommend.
i’m married – haha, but yes men must have a real smile. compassion would be nice – i’m seeing less of that as of late, ugh
A charming, loving and funny man with a great personality and a love for books would be ideal…
Will definitely check this out. Thanks for a wonderful review!
Having a sense of humor and quick wit.
What makes a man irresistible? Well, I’m older now, so to me it is genuine compassion for people.
In my younger days that is not what I would have answered. 🙂
Being able to make me smile that is just so important to me. x
Interesting story, looks quite different to what I used to read. Thanks for the review, would take a look at during holidays.
For me, a man who owns up to his responsibilities, treats a woman with respect and acts as a gentleman and is great with kids. Now that melts my heart.
Funny , I just got this book for my nook and have yet to open it 🙂
Will definitely have to go do so.
Sounds like another great read, I’ll add it to my wish list. I think I saw it in the kindle reads the other day too!
Another great review Jen, thanks!
tough question. I think its about being able to listen without having to fix the issue for me. I love your review, detailed enough without spoiling the book. Bravo
I love hearing about women who are successful in multiple endeavors, as this author is with her writing and her jewelry! As for your question, I think that a sense of empathy makes a man irresistible. The fact that my husband can relate to anyone and really empathize with whatever they are going through makes him all the more appealing to me. 🙂
Intelligence, if I cannot have stimulating conversation I might as well adopt another dog.
Humor, look, & morals
Thanks for the review. As to what quality is most important to me, I have to say openness. This encompasses honesty and communication. If I can’t trust my partner or feel as though he is constantly holding back, it makes me feel insecure in our relationship.
Oh myyyy. Great review! I think I need to read this book SOON!
Glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like a tempting book with interesting characters.
There are several, but I really like a man who knows how to make a woman happy and sometimes, all it takes is a smile, a laugh or a certain look – but never a push for something she’s not ready for yet. An irresistible man will know when the time is right, the woman will be his -he just has to be patient.
Hmmmm…. I would have to say a man with a great sense of humor and who is calm and easygoing are qualities I like.
This book looks and sounds great! I also get bored with books that are the same old, same old. Sounds like this one is different and something I’d love to read!
I am always looking for your reviews.
Very interesting
Lovely review. I want to check this book out.. seems very verry.. inspiring!
I love that the personalities of these characters are so diverse. This really helps the reader to get into the plot and become engrossed in the book.
A man should possess sense of humor and intelligence. After reading your review I feel like I should read the whole book. Its been ages since I have done that.
I love to find new books from personal endorsements like this, someone who read it and can honestly vouch for it AND give you a good reason why! I will have to look for this!
Nice review!
A guy that can make you laugh when you don’t want to. (And without ticking—that’s cheating) 😉
A really great smile to go along with his sense of humor 🙂
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I can’t wait to read this I’ve heard great things about it 🙂
Congratulations to #20, snickers, she is a winner!
Thank you Jen and all the ladies at IW. I look forward to reading this book. 🙂
You’re welcome Snickers! I hope you like it as much as I did! 🙂