They say everyone has either an addiction, obsession, or weakness in this world. Something that can penetrate you down to the core and influence you in a way nothing else can. I have all three. One happens to be her. Kit Bishop is in my veins.But unfortunately for me, she’s the drug I’ll never be able to indulge in and the high I can’t chase. Because I’m a liar. A thief. And I’ve destroyed … liar.
A thief.
And I’ve destroyed everything that’s ever been mine.
Author Note: This is a three-book series previously titled: Complicated Parts, book 1, 2, and 3.
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4.5 stars I feel like there has never been a series more aptly names than this. Because to say the relationship between Kit and Preston has many complicated parts is a gosh darn understatement. You really need to go into this blind but be aware of the warnings before you do. Because this is not your typical romance. Kit and Preston are not your typical couple. They are flawed, messed up and beautifully broken, heck I don’t think there’s a character in this story that isn’t at least one of those things in this whole book. But the way Ms. Jade develops her characters and her worlds in such that while these people aren’t perfect and right now I have NO IDEA where this is going, I’m more than ready to take the journey. No matter how dark and twisted it might get. I volunteered to read and review a complimentary copy of this. All opinions are my own.
When I tell you this is one of the angstiest books I’ve ever read… Ashley Jade has given us the start of a twisted, emotional, heart-wrenching read. The characters have stolen my heart. I am so anxious to see what happens next. I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone.
Kit and Preston are definitely complicated to say the least. I was introduced to them in Complicated Hearts and immediately saw the potential for their own book or in this case series.
These two characters are so flawed which is also the reason why I’m drawn to them. Kit is a lesbian but that doesn’t mean she and Preston doesn’t have chemistry cause they sure do. Whether they’re enemies or close to be being friends it’s there. I felt it and needed more of their story but it takes its time and it has to because of their history. The one they share and of them as individuals.
This is Part 1 of their story and it’s just the beginning. A lot of groundwork for their story has been done with this book and I’m excited to see where these two fascinating characters are heading next.
4 Angry Girl Stars
OMG!! What a hell of a book!! We have been teased and teased with this book and now here it is in all it’s glory!! Good lord, I could not put this down, totally addicted to Preston and Kit’s story!! I loved reading about them in CH 1 & CH 2 and was so excited for their story. Preston still is that lovable asshole and Kit still has that sass and smart mouth.. This is a slow burn but it will worth the read!! Looking forward to part 2.
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I don’t think I have devoured a book this quick in a long time. I started reading at around 10pm and I could not stop reading. There is something unique, complex and addictive in these words and when I finished at 2am I was blown away with how amazing, crazy and wild the story was.
Preston and Kit meet by chance when Preston is lost and comes across a car on a bridge obstructing his exit. When he gets out to make sure everything is ok, he comes across Kit and she’s the last person he wanted to see.
He has just found out his girlfriend was cheating on him, with Kit, who she was also engaged to and to top it all off, his girlfriend was pregnant with his baby. So seeing her in this moment was not ideal.
They ended up bonding a little and sharing their secrets, this moment would then stay with them as they moved on, unknown feelings developing and both not being able to place them.
Kit, I ached for her character so much. She knew who she was but was controlled by her grandmother so that she would inherit her families fortune. She was naive, which let her be used by others but I loved her precious heart and how she loved.
Preston, he’s holding a secret about his past and it’s controlling who he is now. He’s a gambler with an addiction and a complete asshole at times although you will love him so much, especially when it comes down to his caring nature towards Kit.
This is a crazy ride of a story, Preston goes back to the cheating girlfriend but their relationship is toxic and manipulative. There is a school shooting, feelings coming out and words and actions are exchanged showing Preston’s true nature, although he has to hurt her for her to see how’s she’s being controlled.
The angst, slow burn and sexual tension between Preston and Kit is of the charts and is slowly bubbling away, killing me in the process (I love it really though). Both know there can’t be anything between them, since Kit is gay but that doesn’t stop them from the ache they feel towards each other. Honestly, my heart ached so much while reading this but it’s a unique story with an unlikely couple, that is so well written. I can’t wait for part 2 to see what Ashley doesn’t with my heart further! Please be gentle!
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Ashley Jade has done it again! This book has left me on the edge and begging for more! If you’ve read Complicated Hearts Duo, this book gives you the behind the scene point of views of both Kit and Preston, and more of their backgrounds.
This isn’t a conventional story, and Ashley took a risk that paid off in my opinion. This type of love is going to get Complicated!
“If they were giving out trophies for the worst 48 hours, I’m positive I would win first place right now.”
Preston is the bad boy. He’s hot, smart, a gambler, arrogant, with the I don’t give a f$@$ attitude. He doesn’t care about anyone, except sometimes for his brother Asher. At least until her..
“You deserve more than a love based on contingencies. You, Kit Bishop, deserve the real f***ing deal. The best kind of love.”
Kit, with her blonde hair and pink tips. Angry girl where Preston is concerned. Like Preston her childhood wasn’t an easy one. Having to live with her extremely conservative grandmother who can’t, and won’t accept Kit is gay has been difficult to say the least.
Preston wants to be her friend, if nothing else. He feels something for her but doesn’t have a name for it. Kit feels something for Preston what that is she doesn’t know. And then everything goes to hell in a hay basket!
“You know how users and manipulators work because you’re one of them Preston”
Death, lies, and betrayals can definitely change people in different ways. Preston disappears. After hittng rock bottom Kit picks up the pieces of her life, to build a new one for herself. But fate has other plans
I thought Asher, Landon and Breslin had a compelling story…but Preston and Kit? Omg. I’ve never felt more curious…more frantic about having to KNOW what is going to happen to these characters. Asher lost the love of his life. Preston is just broken. Deeply flawed and inexplicably tied to Kit. She is drawn to all of the wrong people in search of validation. Feisty but lonely and scarred. Both in desperate need of healing but how in the world will they be able to get what they need from each other. Their story has moved me so deeply. I’m dying to read what happens next.
I’m currently kicking myself for waiting so long to read this book.
This is the first book in the series and it started and ended with a bang! Kit and Preston….their relationship or lack of is complicated and that is putting it mildly.
They have chemistry and could be really good together in my opinion but they can’t be together. Too many reasons to why.
I loved them both from the beginning. I loved how big of a heart Kit has and Preston even though dude has many issues he cares more then he wants to.
I started this book and finished it the same day. I couldn’t put it down. So glad I finally gave in and started this series. Trust me you need to read this one!!!!
Wow! That was just so good! Again, I was drawn in from the outset and could not stop reading. I devoured the book in 2 huge, delicious gulps. Complicated Parts gives us a wonderful insight into the internal workings of the seeming superficial Preston! No such thing! He is complex, frustrating, difficult, self destructive and totally captured my heart! Kit is beautiful, feisty and vulnerable.
The insights, from a new POV, of events in Complicated Hearts, is brilliantly handled. The descriptions of the Preston’s gambling mindset are just so detailed and revelatory, that I had to stop and think about them carefully. You may want to slap him upside his head a few times, but you will also want to get in the car and go and collect him so that he gets home safely! Yes, more love for Ashley’s fabulous writing and terrific imagination!!
Adding my review now that the audiobook has been released. Kit & Preston’s story started in Complicated Hearts. Their story continues here. They are like oil & water. But they are drawn to one another in a way that neither of them can explain. This is one of the most amazing slow burn build up stories I have ever read/listened to. It left me wanting more of both of them! You are a genius, Ashley! This is a must read! Teddy Hamilton & Melissa Moran do a great job narrating.
Ummmmm yeahhhh! Ashley did it again! She keeps blowing our minds! I love Hothole Preston, he gets under your skin. Every time you think he he has compadre kicks you! Kit, damn! I think I have a girl crush! The world that Ashley continues to escape us to is unreal. This is just book one! I don’t know if I will survive until book 2! Thank you Ashley for helping my destroy another kindle case!
Loved it