Love Story
Feb 2017 · Loveswept
4.2star
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USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Over the course of one wild road trip, feuding childhood sweethearts get a second chance at love in this charming rom-com—a standalone novel from the author of Blurred Lines and Good Girl.
When Lucy Hawkins receives a job offer in San Francisco, she can’t wait to spread her wings and leave her small Virginia hometown behind. Her close-knit family supports her as best they can, by handing over the keys to a station wagon that’s seen better days. The catch? The cross-country trip comes with a traveling companion: her older brother’s best friend, aka the guy who took Lucy’s virginity hours before breaking her heart.
After spending the past four years and every last dime caring for his sick father, Reece Sullivan will do just about anything to break free of the painful memories—even if it means a two-week road trip with the one girl who’s ever made it past his carefully guarded exterior. But after long days of bickering in the car turn into steamy nights in secluded motel rooms, Reece learns that, when it comes to Lucy, their story is far from over. And this time, they just might have a shot at a happy ending.
Praise for Love Story
“WARNING: This book will cause unexpected outbursts of laughter and massive amounts of swooning. Prepare your family and friends—you’re about to become obsessed with Reece and Lucy!”—Cassie Mae, author of Pillowtalk
“A sweet and satisfying second-chance romance. Reece Sullivan is destined to be your next book boyfriend!”—Delancey Stewart, author of Mr. Big
Lauren Layne’s New York Times bestselling Oxford Novel series can be read in any order:
IRRESISTIBLY YOURS
I WISH YOU WERE MINE
SOMEONE LIKE YOU
I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE
I THINK I LOVE YOU
Don’t miss any of Lauren Layne’s hot reads:
The Love Unexpectedly series: BLURRED LINES | GOOD GIRL | LOVE STORY | WALK OF SHAME | AN EX FOR CHRISTMAS
The Sex, Love & Stiletto series: AFTER THE KISS | LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH | JUST ONE NIGHT | THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE
The Redemption series: ISN’T SHE LOVELY | BROKEN | CRUSHED
The I Do, I Don’t series: READY TO RUN | RUNAWAY GROOM
Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
When Lucy Hawkins receives a job offer in San Francisco, she can’t wait to spread her wings and leave her small Virginia hometown behind. Her close-knit family supports her as best they can, by handing over the keys to a station wagon that’s seen better days. The catch? The cross-country trip comes with a traveling companion: her older brother’s best friend, aka the guy who took Lucy’s virginity hours before breaking her heart.
After spending the past four years and every last dime caring for his sick father, Reece Sullivan will do just about anything to break free of the painful memories—even if it means a two-week road trip with the one girl who’s ever made it past his carefully guarded exterior. But after long days of bickering in the car turn into steamy nights in secluded motel rooms, Reece learns that, when it comes to Lucy, their story is far from over. And this time, they just might have a shot at a happy ending.
Praise for Love Story
“WARNING: This book will cause unexpected outbursts of laughter and massive amounts of swooning. Prepare your family and friends—you’re about to become obsessed with Reece and Lucy!”—Cassie Mae, author of Pillowtalk
“A sweet and satisfying second-chance romance. Reece Sullivan is destined to be your next book boyfriend!”—Delancey Stewart, author of Mr. Big
Lauren Layne’s New York Times bestselling Oxford Novel series can be read in any order:
IRRESISTIBLY YOURS
I WISH YOU WERE MINE
SOMEONE LIKE YOU
I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE
I THINK I LOVE YOU
Don’t miss any of Lauren Layne’s hot reads:
The Love Unexpectedly series: BLURRED LINES | GOOD GIRL | LOVE STORY | WALK OF SHAME | AN EX FOR CHRISTMAS
The Sex, Love & Stiletto series: AFTER THE KISS | LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH | JUST ONE NIGHT | THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE
The Redemption series: ISN’T SHE LOVELY | BROKEN | CRUSHED
The I Do, I Don’t series: READY TO RUN | RUNAWAY GROOM
Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Ratings and reviews
4.2
78 reviews
Crystal Cuffley
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14 February 2017
I think Lauren Layne is an alien. It's the only way to explain how every book of hers that I've read is nothing short of 5 stars. LOVE STORY is her next addicting read. I will admit that first person POV is not my favorite thing to read, but Lauren Layne makes it painless to read. There was much angst to be had at the beginning of this one, but I think it was justified from our characters' past. Poor Lucy (I freaking love that name) and Reese have had a falling out in their past that tore them apart, and neither has forgiven the other. I felt for Lucy, but my heart was holding onto Reese extra tight. He didn't have the best people in his past, so he was my favorite type of hero...a damaged one. When I say damaged, he wasn't a jerk or back boy or anything along those lines. He was a wonderful guy in our glimpses of Lucy and Reese growing up. And I have to say how much I enjoyed those flashbacks. They were quite enjoyable. I really enjoyed the way the story progressed. It didn't feel rushed or like the characters fell into insta-love. You could feel the love that Reese and Lucy still felt for each other. There were a few times when one would say something to the other that would make me wince, but love isn't always neatly wrapped up in a bow. It's full of challenges and people make mistakes. Our characters' real world feel was quite refreshing. And I have to give a shoutout to Lucy and Reese being from Virginia. I don't get to see stories set in my state very often. :) I can't wait to see what else Mrs. Layne comes up with next. Lifelong fan in this one!
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Rhonda Ziglar
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15 February 2017
Love Story by Lauren Layne.....Love and Hate is the perfect ingredients for an amazing romance story. Lucy and Reece have known each since childhood, Reece is Lucy's older brothers best friend. They are attracted to each other and know they should never cross that line. Now crossing the line and keeping it a secret, can they make it work. This is my first book by Lauren Layne and she is an amazing storyteller I can't wait to read more. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.
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Cj Josey
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2 June 2021
Not a horrible read but I found both these characters felt flat and superficial when compared to other stories by this author. Both Reece and Lucy felt uncomfortably selfish and couldn't really understand what compelled them closer. Love everything else I have read by this author so maybe this one just wasn't for me
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About the author
Lauren Layne is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels. A former e-commerce and Web marketing manager from Seattle, Lauren relocated in 2011 to New York City, where she left the corporate world to pursue a full-time writing career.
Her hobbies include maintaining a designer purse addiction and observing cocktail hour. Lauren lives with her high school sweetheart in midtown Manhattan, where she writes romantic comedies with just enough sexy-times to make your mother blush.
Her hobbies include maintaining a designer purse addiction and observing cocktail hour. Lauren lives with her high school sweetheart in midtown Manhattan, where she writes romantic comedies with just enough sexy-times to make your mother blush.
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