College parties, beer, and one-night stands—that was my life. Now, I hunt criminals. Drinking and women are still included, though I can’t seem to forget the underage girl who almost gave me her virginity. I stopped it before it happened and kicked her out. Years later, we’re reunited. She’s no longer underage but still equally off-limits. After ignoring her relentless advances, she wears me … relentless advances, she wears me down. I only have so much willpower when she’s around, which is all the damn time now that we’re roommates. Just when my restraint starts to crumble, my poor choices finally catch up with me, putting us both in danger.
There’s no easy way to explain why I betrayed her, but I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe—even if it means breaking her heart.
ALWAYS MINE is book 1 in the Liam & Maddie duet and must be read first.
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GAAAAAAAAAAH! WHHHHHY!!!!! Okay, now that I have gotten that out of my system, I am sooooooo happy we got Liam and Maddie’s story! Of course, it is only the first part, and if you have been keeping up with the duets, you know there is more to come! But these two! Finding out things that we do in this series, makes more sense but the pull that these two have is just brilliant. The push and pull keeps you on your toes with giggles and swoon worthy moments.
Behind the concept of this story, it makes your head spin and want to yell at Liam but the twists that are involved with him makes you want to know more and what will happen next.
As a whole, I absolutely ADORED this story. I am dying to find out what will happen in the second installment. I swear my heart cannot take it but I NEED ANSWERS!!! There is so much that needs to be told, but to be honest, I am going to be beyond sad when this series is over. I thought Hunter was wow… but Liam… GIMMIE!
Rate: 5/ 5 stars
I’ve been trying to get my thoughts together to write this review without any spoilers and honestly I’m still not ready but here goes…
Having read every single book these two ladies have ever written and knowing how these two write their epilogues… with a major cliff-hanger… and also having read Mason & Sophie’s duet where we got that jaw dropping ending, I can say that my heart was in my throat for the entire time I was reading this book. It wasn’t always for the same reason though. Yup, these ladies just kept throwing punch after punch. I was K.O. not even half way through the book but I kept on reading because honestly I couldn’t stop!
Always Mine was a complete rush. So many things happen and you slowly see them coming but you don’t have time to process them until they come at you full force and it’s just shock after shock, emotion after emotion.
Honestly I don’t know how I’m alive after reading this one. Because these ladies killed me several times in this book: first, it was the awesome friendship these two have and the chemistry Liam tries to fight and Maddie keeps on throwing in his face; then it was everything Liam got into and the consequences that had for him and a future with Maddie. Getting to watch Liam and Maddie give in to temptation every once in a while and watching her go through that back and forth with him is so heartwrenching. Honestly my heart broke for Maddie throughout the majority of the book and for how it ended. You can definitely count on a major jaw-dropping cliff-hanger that will for sure have you an anxious mess waiting on Always Yours. And this is not even half of it… this book was just EPIC. I know that’s exactly how this series is gonna end – with an even more epic ending to Liam and Maddie’s story. I don’t know if I’m ready for it, both their story nor the ending of this series but February can’t come soon enough. I need book 2 ASAP.
It isn’t all emotional and sad though. There are some very sweet and happy parts for these two and oh boy, together, they are fire! They might be my favorite couple in this series, specially chemistry wise but jury still out… I need much much more of them to be sure ahaha.
Gosh, I just really love Liam. I’m a mess over everything that happened in this book. Liam has such an amazing heart and he will do anything to protect his friends and loved ones. I honestly completely fell hard for him and uhh his dirty talk (give me more of that 😉 ) Maddie, gosh I adore her. She’s incredibly resilient, a bad girl with the greatest, passionate heart that just wants to love and be loved freely and without any restraints. Gosh how much I hope she gets to live that.
Kennedy Fox are really giving us an epic ending to this series. They gave us a taste of suspense with Mason and Sophie but with Liam and Maddie they are taking it to a whole new level and I AM HERE FOR IT! Always Mine was a slow burn, romantic suspense with plenty of surprises, twists and turns and shocking events that will take you on an epic roller coaster of emotions. And let’s not forget the strong friendship with an insane chemistry and a spectacular love story in the making.
Liam and Maddie were EPIC!!!! They were everything I hoped and wished for when I found out they were getting their duet. This story was one hell of a roller coaster. Always Mine has it all, laughing, crying, anger, frustration, short lived joy and happiness, that cliffhanger…all of it was perfect!!! I absolutely love this couple. I cannot wait for Always Yours.
I could not be happier with these connected groups of duets (friends). Every time I get to revisit with a ‘new’ couple, it feels like I’m returning to a group of friends. I love that! What has to be nice for other readers is you can pick up any couple you want and get their full story without being lost. However, it’ll be more enjoyable if you read all of the books together and you won’t get spoilers if you ever want to go back and read the earlier books. Now, Liam and Maddy… we’ve been working up to this duo for a while now when we met them in Baby Mine. So it’s been a while and it’s such a strong slow burn that left me on my toes and waiting, wanting…. more!!!
I’m struggling with how to describe all my thought and feelings. I’m blown away that these two authors can write such vastly different novels… the last book I listened of theirs was Falling for the Cowboy. Both have heart and love, even some humor and fun, but the angst and heart-ache was real and I was drowning! I loved Maddy and her go-get-em attitude she used with Liam. Liam is the protector and he hates that his bad choices can hurt those he care about. Man’s got a heart of steel! Gear up, grab some tissues and get cozy for a night of delightful reading with some heartache on the side.
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… my opinions.
I’ve loved every duet in the Roommate series.
This was no exception however…it started out so slow.
I felt like the first half was backstory.
Finally around the 50% mark it picked up and was fantastic.
Another epic cliffhanger that leaves you with a massive book hangover.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 4/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 4/5
Secondary Characters~ 4/5
The Feels~ 4/5
Pacing~ 4/5
Addictiveness~4/5
Angst~ 4/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 4/5
Theme or Tone~ 4/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 4/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 4/5
Originality~ 4/5
Ending~ 4/5
Book Cover~ Gorgeous
Series~ Liam & Madelyn, #1; Roommate Duet #5
Source~ Kindle eBook – ARC for honest review
Would I read more from the authors? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Like all the others in the Roommate Duet (Series) this book was out of this world.
Liam and Maddie’s story did not disappoint with all the anticipation of waiting and the teasing from Kennedy Fox. These two show up so much in the others character’s books that I knew their story would be epic and filled with a lot of tension.
Maddie is the youngest of the sisters (Lennon and Sophie). She is a dancer and has been crushing of Liam since moving to be closer to her sisters and go to school.
Liam is the last of the guys to fall (Hunter and Mason). He is a bounty hunter, who is hot and mysterious. All he is pushing for is friendship because of his past and job.
These two together are so much fun to read and their interactions are the best. The banter had me laughing. These two have so many layers that you just want to peel back and figure them all out. So far these two have been a blast to read and I can’t wait for more!!!
Will Maddie be able to past Liam’s defenses and get the man she wants or will his past be to much?
What the ever loving smack down was that!!!???? Ok so I have been waiting on Liam since I first met him okuurrr….lol And once Maddie came in the picture and their chemistry was already off the charts anyway I knew that their book was going to be special. But then they totally flipped it at the end you know. Well then we got THE BOOK!!! And just WTF was all that mess!!! And what was Liam thinking!!! And just just omg I need a support group asap!!!! I need book 2 like now!! Kennedy Fox sure does know how to pull you in and then just bam leave you feeling all kinds of feelings because of one just all the feels in the book and then the way they leave you always at the edge of a cliff. It’s like so exhilarating and frustrating at the same time. But I love how they write and would highly recommend all of these books!!! -By Tina
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
College parties, beer and one-night stands-that was my life. Now I hunt down criminals, ethically or not, but if no one’s asking, then I’m not telling. Drinking and women are still included though i can’t seem to forget the girl who almost gave me her virginity. She wouldn’t until I realized she was too young, and I wasn’t looking to get thrown into jail. In a twist of fate, we’re reunited, except she’s no longer underage but still equally off-limits. After ignoring her relentless advances, she starts to wear me down. I only have so much willpower when she’s around running her smart mouth and showing off her impeccable dance moves. Just when my restraint starts to crumble, my poor choices finally catch up to me, putting us both in danger. There’s no easy way to explain why I betrayed her, but I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe – even if that means breaking her heart.
Always Mine is the first book in a duet about Madelyn and Liam. They met years ago at a college party and the attraction was immediate. However he doesn’t know that she is underage until it is almost to late and he leaves her there heartbroken. Fast forward and Maddie is in California and in college and meets up with Liam again. In fact one of her sisters and her boyfriend live with Liam and it isn’t long until they are back to bickering and she is trying her hardest to get him to take wht she has to give him. Liam is gone a lot for work. He is a bounty hunter and he also like to gamble the night and days away in Vegas. This however lands him in a tough spot. And this is where I quit telling you about the story. I do not want to give away anything. I will tell you that I loved this book and that I about had a heart attack a time or two and love these character. I so can not wait to get the next book in my hands. You do not want to miss this book. It was a great way to kick off a new year.
I’ve been waiting for Maddie’s and Liam’s story for what feels like years!! If you’ve been reading the other friend’s duets books and you’ve read anything about them…then you know what I mean. Liam was always a character I was interested in and wanted to get inside his head. He is just one of those characters that has always stuck with me and to finally have him in my hands…cue the angel music.
These two were so fun to read and also so aggravating. The slow burn of the story is one of my favorite things. The anticipation of what’s going to happen with these two. You just feel like you’re holding your breath waiting for something to happen or for one of them to snap at each other. Maddie may only be twenty-one but she’s always known what she wanted and that was Liam. The Hulk. She wants him and she has from the first time she met him…though she was underage then. But Liam has treated her as nothing more than a friend, a pesky little sister and she’s tired of it.
She knows he has feelings but just doesn’t want to admit it. Or at least she hopes. Because a few stolen kisses, leave her guessing what’s he playing at even more. Because she knows somethings up with him. All the trips to Vegas, bruises on his face he shouldn’t have, being the size that he is. Maddie is worried about him but he won’t talk about it. Just stays his grumpy self or acts like nothing is wrong. Maddie is sick of it.
But when the shoe drops…it drops hard and rocks Maddie’s world more than she was ever prepared for. This book just left me in a pit of feels and emotions. It’s such a fun book but I will be waiting for the next release, that’s for sure. Maddie and Liam were an intense read but oh so special.
OMG This was the duet I have been waiting for and Kennedy Fox those evil genius’s after them teasing us with Liam and Maddie in the other duets. After the bomb they dropped at the end of Sophie and Mason’s duet I have been super excited to see how this was going to play out.
In true Kennedy Fox fashion I both love and hate them at the same time with this one. I flove this story so far but in their true cliffhanger fashion I hate them as I want the next part NOW!! seriously…….how can they leave us like that ?!?!? lol
This was certainly a phenomenal read to start the new year with! They have set the bar high for this year. This talented duo have never delivered a book I haven’t loved. They are the perfect duo as their writing together is flawless.
They had me going through every emotion reading this. From swooning, to love, to anger, to heat back to anger. The ride was quite the rollarcoaster and it isn’t over yet. My heart is in my throat waiting for Always Yours
You can seriously never go wrong with a book by the writing duo known as Kennedy Fox. Their Roommate series continues with Liam and Madelyn and strap in for one wild and steamy ride! Maddie has always wanted Liam, but he keeps her at arm’s length. He has his reasons and we learn more of what they are in this book. He protects those he cares about. But you cannot deny the chemistry these two share. The sparks fly every time they are together.
Liam and Maddie shared a slow burn push and pull and we get a front row seat! Maddie never gave up and there is only so much will power Liam has! Maddie was feisty and determined. Liam is so much more than we have seen in the past. He is carting and protective of those around him. And that ending! I cannot wait to get my hands on the second book!
Happy reading!
Always Mine the first title in Liam and Madelyn’s duet, and the fifth title in the Roommate series is a slow burn romantic suspense.
I became intrigued with Maddie and Liam’s interaction, witty banter and flirtations in Truly Mine & Truly Yours, and couldn’t wait to dive into their story.
Always Mine is full of heat, emotion, angst and surprising twists and turns. Whilst fun, flirtatious and sassy, Maddy is also strong, feisty and hardworking, with a tendency to wear her heart on her sleeve. Liam is stubborn, cocky and charming, badass fugitive recovery agent and quite selfless even if he makes some questionable choices.
The ending of this one left me reeling and I’m eager for Always Yours the next installment as I need to see what happens next.
I’m dying inside after reading this book. I was and am so ecstatic for these books to come after I read the previous duet in this series. Maddie’s playful banter and intense flirting with Liam always has me cracking up. Liam can try to resist all he wants but inevitably it’ll always be Maddie. And of course, despite his player ways, he’s seriously sweet, protective, and crazy, hot. And then comes the angst, Kennedy Fox excels at it and kills my very soul with it. I’m pretty sure I haven’t hated someone in a book so much until now with Victoria. You’ll see and you’ll hate her too, trust me. And that ending, my god, it ripped my heart to shreds and had me gasping. I really need the next book ASAP. It’s just beautifully, brilliant and it’s really hard to come up with the right words to express just how much I FLOVE this book!
5 favorite stars!!! The duo did it again! I knew this story was going to be fabulous and I was right!!
This is book 5 in the “Roommate Duet” and the first book in “Liam and Madelyn” Duet. Liam and Madelyn were my favorite from moment I met them. Be ready for a push and pull relationship with some serious twists. And a cliffy that has you begging for more!!
“You’re my best-kept secret.”
I am in love with the player that is Liam. He has always been a great friend to them all. But we were dropped hints and Sophie and Mason’s book that things were not adding up with Liam. Now you get his story. I love it.
Maddie and Liam are hilarious. The tension is palpable. I hung off of every word. I am so in love.
These authors who co-write these incredible stories always kill it but there is always one couple who calls to me the most and Liam and Maddie were it for me. I think their friendship built this wonderful stairway to love. Except will they ever even get to be in love?!?!
Excellent writing, great post, killer twists, perfect character development and off the charts humor. This is a definite MUST read!!
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
These ladies are masters at taking witty characters and putting them through the wringer. You just can’t turn away or put the book down. It’s perfect! Always Mine is an emotional, intense, and addictive romance that will leave readers drooling for part 2.