Landon… advice…until I met Avery Randall.
Avery…
I hate everything about the small town I grew up in. Hollis is tainted with horrible memories. The place I used to love so much is ruined from the tragedy I caused, the pain I inflicted, and I can’t seem to escape from it.
I ran away a long time ago, but this place has a way of drawing you back in and not letting you go. My family needs me, only I’m not certain I can handle the pressure of being back in Hollis.
But there’s one person who tells me I can do this. Landon Steele assures me I can overcome my past. He promises me I am strong enough.
I wish I could believe him.
Admiring Avery is the final installment in the Hearts of Hollis Series. It references characters and events from the previous books but is a standalone novel. This book contains adult content, adult language, and sexual situations. It is intended for mature readers only.
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A fantastic contemporary romance with some deep emotional issues for both Landon and Avery. Loved the setting, the storyline and chain of events leading to these two being “it” for each other. While it had some teary moments, it was about hope, faith and forgiveness. There was definitely heat between these two, but their hearts somehow got involved.
Loved the ending with happiness, laughter and the future!
I loved Landon and Avery’s storyline!!! They kept me on the edge of my seat!!! JL Leslie did such an amazing job with this book!!! I believe this is my favorite book out of this series!!!! Landon and Avery are a five star romance!!!!
This book has all the feels. There is heartbreak, love and laughter that you will feel. And not just between Avery and Landon. Broken rules have a way of getting to everyone. A do not miss book for sure.
Out standing on this amazing read that will have your emotional on a roller coaster ride. This is amazing read that I read in one sitting this will have you feeling the emotional coming off the pages and have you feeling like you are right their.
This book left me with a feeling of Mayberry. The small town of Hollis gives you just what one expects from a small town; love, gossiping, and family. I felt “life” in this book. A realistic plot along with how things happen for a reason for which many don’t understand painted me a picture; which could’ve happened in my neighborhood. One of the best real-life romances, I’ve read. It was refreshing and worth it.
Avery has temporarily left her life in LA behind to take care of her dad while he is in his final days. She and Landon had a great hookup, but it was only supposed to be that. Landon rethinking his entire outlook on life after some terrible truths about his family came out. He is spending more and more time in Hollis and his family there, much to his father’s dislike. We really found out what kind of parents the Steele men have in book 2. Avery is lost, made a scapegoat by a lot of Hollis for a horrible accident on top of her father reaching the end of his days. Landon ends up being a strong should for her to lean on and she for him. I love them.
What a touching romantic story about two people who need to find love and life just didn’t go their way until they find each other. This is an up beat story that we needed to read. I give it 5 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book as an Advanced Reader’s Copy
Avery has so much hatred thrown at her (not including all the guilt that she has) from the town she grew up in because of an accident that happened while she was in high school. With all of the hate that she gets and the fact that she’s a runner from her issues she really does not want to be back in town for any longer than she has to be. The only reason she is sticking around though is because of her father’s ailing health. Avery and Landon start out as a one night stand that turns in to a “distraction” while Avery is home in Hollis.
Through the help of Landon, Avery is able to have someone in her corner when things get ugly and all around rough to go through. Landon at the same time has obligations coming left and right from his father and the family business, as well as all these preconceived notions of how relationships should be. With the help of Avery will he be able to get past them? Will they together be able to knock down their own walls so that they can be together? The anti relationship guy and the runner, quite the combo, but truly they are perfect for each other.
This book was a 4.5 read
This book was beautifully written.
Avery was such a strong female lead.
The chemistry between Avery and Landon was everything.
I was totally engrossed in this book… it had all the feels.
A must read. Want to go back and read the rest of the series now.
I was given an ARC… but am voluntarily leaving a review.
Avery and Logan’s story was great! Kept me from putting down my kindle (though I threatened to throw it). Loved seeing some of my favorite characters show up again during the story. A small town romance that I will definitely re-read. I loved the ending. Great read.
Avery never planned on coming back to Hollis but her family needs her so she ends up back in the town. Landon splits his time between Dallas and Hollis due to business. The couple had one night in the wine cellar years ago and went their separate ways. Now they run into each other and discover one night might not be enough for either of them. I loved how both never planned on a relationship but their feelings force them to try it out. An excellent read and series.
This book was absolutely amazing! I feel like I am a part of Hollis and I’m sad to see the series coming to an end, but way to go out with a bang. Landon and Avery are perfect for each other and they both deserve their HEA. Avery’s story goes deeper than what’s on the surface. She hides troubles behind sass and fire. Landon has been raised to see women as only broodmares to produce heirs, that is until he falls in love and his whole outlook on relationships change. Landon pursues Avery relentlessly will she give in or blow him off? Can she keep her past a secret or will it come back to destroy her present?
This is the final book in the Heart of Hollis series. While it can be read as a stand-alone it’s definitely better if you read them all. You’ll find this to be a bit on the emotional side but a very quick but good worthy read. The characters are very likeable and well written. I really enjoyed Avery and Landon’s story but sad this series has come to an end. I can’t wait to see what other books or series J.L.Leslie has in store for us next.
OH…LANDON AND AVERY….PERFECT
So, I’ve read all of the books in this series, and I’ve loved them all, but, for me, ADMIRING AVERY is my favorite….So, so good…
Landon Steele and Avery Randall (What a hot couple!!!) had one night in his father’s wine cellar awhile ago…and went their separate ways….it wasn’t forgotten by either of them…but it was just one night…..
Avery is a nurse, and she lives in Los Angeles and Landon is CFO of his father’s company, and he is based in Dallas…but he also has business interests with his brothers in Hollis, so he’s staying both places…..
Avery’s dad is dying of pancreatic cancer, and he doesn’t have long left… .(JL Leslie gave a true representation of this horrible disease..) Avery comes home from California to take care of her dad, but coming back home is not something Avery ever planned to do…(you’ll have to read the book to find out why)…. and as soon as her dad passes, she has every intention of going back to California…and she does…
Landon has his professional life in hand, but he’s got all these rules about women, because he has no intention of settling down….until Avery…she is SO different from anyone else…but even he’s not understanding why he’s willing to change all of his rules for her…..but he is….it’s just that Avery hates Hollis, and she is a runner…and that’s obviously not changing….Landon and Avery fall in love, but, sometimes, love just isn’t enough…and Avery just never wanted to live in Hollis again…..
I loved this story…I loved Landon and Avery…I loved their chemistry…their HOTness (that may be the same as chemistry…but it deserves to be mentioned more than once)….I loved how honest they were and how there are no games between them…And I loved that Avery didn’t give Renee a second thought when she saw her with Landon…and I loved that Landon didn’t either…I JUST LOVED THIS BOOK…..
I think this might have been my favorite Hollis book yet! And, I’m ready to pack my bags and move there! You just can’t help but want Landon and Avery to get together. Avery is so broken by past events and Landon is so angry with his parents and his life. The story is so well written, all your favorite Hollis characters are in there, you will love it!
Where to start? This book makes you feel so much, especially when you’ve gotten to know the people from Hollis. This story may be a work of fiction, but the ugly side of tragedy is very real. Heartache makes a person do and say horrible things and this story restores your faith in the ‘love conquers all’ theory. Such an intense story with so much ‘history’ and heartache that it would be a shame not to have a HEA. Loved this read and loved Hollis with all it’s amazing characters Let’s not forget to beautiful cover!
This is the last book in the Hearts Of Hollis series and what a way to end it. I’m a sucker for a small town romance and I’ve fallen in love with this series and the characters. Landon and Avery are perfect for each other and both deserved their happy ending.
I’ve always been intrigued by Avery’s full story, her sass and fire has always had me laughing out loud but you could tell there was something there, lurking under the surface and I was desperate to know what troubled her.
Landon surprised me too, there were times I wasn’t sure he could break away from what was drummed into him from such a young age but boy did he prove me wrong!
An amazing read!!
Landon and Avery hooked up once- never expected to be together again. Landon lives in Dallas, but travels often to Hollis to spend time with his family.
Avery is rarely ever in Hollis. (The reason … it is revealed). One call from her Mom has her staying in Hollis despite it being the last place she wants to be.
These two are so awesome! I LOVE Avery and her feistiness! Landon is OMG, sweet jesus, PERFECTION! I truly loved all the words. Their story stole my heart. I loved, cried, hurt,and swooned. Rules are being broken! 5 stars!
” I’m breaking yet another rule, f^** all the rules. Those rules were re-written the moment I met Avery”
Admiring Avery by J.L. Leslie is an emotional and moving story about the pain and guilt Avery had to go through living in a small town of Hollis. Because of one tragic incident when she was a teenager, she was shunned not only by the town but also her mother. Now she returns back home due to her father’s illness but the past is going to rear is ugly head, will she be able to survive or will she run again? Landon Steele is a sexy alpha man who holds no punches, but he has never come across a brash, sassy woman like Avery. When Landon and Avery meet again after being together at his brother’s wedding, the chemistry and sexual connection is too strong to deny as they begin a sex only relationship. Loved the interaction and banter between the other Steele brothers and their women. The more time these two spend together, Landon wants more from Avery. Can he make her understand that what they feel for each other is worth something that they can’t overlook. Will Avery forget the past and give this relationship a try? Landon knows that Avery is hiding from something as he can see her pain and at times she appears broken. When he discovers the truth and somehow becomes involved, he makes the town and Avery get over the guilt and shame. You will fall in love with this couple as they begin a relationship like no other, but when tragedy strikes, will Avery turn on the one man who has helped her believe and forgive herself and run away? Now Landon is going to get the woman he loves, he even informs his father that he will decide on how he lives his life as it seems Hollis is feeling more like home to him. This was a beautiful romance story that gives one hope that when things are the darkest, love will always persevere! Admiring Avery is the final installment in the Hearts of Hollis Series. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
I loved everything about this book! I felt every emotion that characters went through like I was going through it with them. From the first page until the last I was wrapped up in their story.