MY DICK CAN BE A REAL BASTARD SOMETIMES. When he takes charge, I’ve been known to do a lot of stupid shit, despite the fact that I have a genius IQ. Case in point: How I met the woman of my dreams. Now, I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I don’t regret that moment of idiocy one bit. It may have been one of the most embarrassing moments of my life, but you know what they say about first … you know what they say about first impressions, right? Well, I can guarantee that I made quite the impression that evening. (Don’t worry; I’ll tell you all the gory details later.)
Most days, she acts like she hates me—probably because I behave like an ass— but we both know the truth: Rainey O’Neil wants me just as much as I want her—she just doesn’t want to admit it.
Good thing I’ve never been one to back down from a challenge.
*Deal Takers is the second installment in the Dealing with Love world but can be read as a standalone.
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Deal Takers by Laura Lee is book Two in the Dealing With Love series. This is the story of Rainey O’Neil and Brody Harris. I have read the previous book but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Brody and Rainey are kind of in a flirty friends zone part in their relationship. They are back and forth with remarks, jibe and sexual chemistry. But their time in the flirty friend zone is coming to a hot lovers end. Really enjoyed their fun and flirty romance.
Such a good read laugh out loud funny sexy & engaging characters. Loved the dual POV!
Delightful very entertaining. Hysterical at times. Characters very human
I FRICKING love Brody. That man is something else. I’m thinking Rainey doesn’t deserve him. He needs to ditch her and choose me right now.
This love story was beautifully written. I loved everything about it. The banter was spot on and so funny I was laughing out loud half the time. I loved the push and pull they had towards each other, but I got to admit I wanted to slap the lights out of Rainey when she told him no after his confession. I was hurting with him because he didn’t deserve that. But at the end when she finally saw her mistakes it made my heart sing with joy.
So now I’m dying to see how Drew will fall (hopefully hard) to his knees.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog**
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!
Brody and Rainey were so perfect! I loved how the author took the time to showcase their relationship over the years and the first chapter had me laughing out loud at how funny it was.
If you want a steamy, sweet, hilarious book— this is for you!!
PS- I received this book for free in return of my honest opinion.
This book had me laughing right from the beginning. The banter between Rainey and Brody was my favorite thing about this book. Rainey and Brody’s first meeting is one no one will ever forget. There is one character in particular that I wanted to knock in the head. Nasty business was that character. Though this book has a light playful vibe it packs the heat! Brody is one dirty talker and he can use it as a weapon of pleasure. What really worked for me was the characters. They had great chemistry and you could feel the connection between them come off the pages. Even the secondary characters were great and just added to the book. Over all very enjoyable read that I would recommend if you don’t mind your books on the steamy side.
5 “Thor” Stars
This is my first book by Laura Lee and the second book in this series. I enjoyed it so much that I #oneclicked book one, Deal Breakers, halfway through reading this one. I haven’t laughed this much with a story in I don’t know when, but I am totally in love with the man-child that is Brody Harris. I mean the man named his penis after Thor’s hammer lol!
Meeting in the most unconventional of ways, Brody is in instant lust with nurse Rainey. So much so he doesn’t even regret meeting they way they do. When he realizes they have mutual friends in common, it’s game on for Brody. His banter, flirtiness, and innuendo are just the right amount to not be over-the-top and even though Rainey tries to be annoyed, she just can’t help but laugh at him. I have to give the man kudos. He pursued this woman for four long years. Trying to penetrate (hehe) her walls after the hell she’s been through and prove to her that he does want a serious relationship and not just a long line of hook-ups. But, when Rainey suggests a friends with benefits relationship, he jumps at the chance to finally get a taste of her. These two have always had major chemistry, but when they finally do the deed let me just say these two together are like a match to gasoline…EXPLOSIVE! Falling in love with Brody was not something Rainey intended to do. Her heart, the traitor, was not supposed to become involved. Gina, (yes she named her vag), was supposed to be the only one all in.
I absolutely adored Brody and Rainey’s story and I seriously haven’t laughed out loud like that with a book in a long time. Laura Lee has definitely gained a new fan and I can’t wait to dive into book one and catch up with Riley and Devyn and especially book three for Drew!
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
5 “Thor” Stars
This is my first book by Laura Lee and the second book in this series. I enjoyed it so much that I #oneclicked book one, Deal Breakers, halfway through reading this one. I haven’t laughed this much with a story in I don’t know when, but I am totally in love with the man-child that is Brody Harris. I mean the man named his penis after Thor’s hammer lol!
Meeting in the most unconventional of ways, Brody is in instant lust with nurse Rainey. So much so he doesn’t even regret meeting they way they do. When he realizes they have mutual friends in common, it’s game on for Brody. His banter, flirtiness, and innuendo are just the right amount to not be over-the-top and even though Rainey tries to be annoyed, she just can’t help but laugh at him. I have to give the man kudos. He pursued this woman for four long years. Trying to penetrate (hehe) her walls after the hell she’s been through and prove to her that he does want a serious relationship and not just a long line of hook-ups. But, when Rainey suggests a friends with benefits relationship, he jumps at the chance to finally get a taste of her. These two have always had major chemistry, but when they finally do the deed let me just say these two together are like a match to gasoline…EXPLOSIVE! Falling in love with Brody was not something Rainey intended to do. Her heart, the traitor, was not supposed to become involved. Gina, (yes she named her vag), was supposed to be the only one all in.
I absolutely adored Brody and Rainey’s story and I seriously haven’t laughed out loud like that with a book in a long time. Laura Lee has definitely gained a new fan and I can’t wait to dive into book one and catch up with Riley and Devyn and especially book three for Drew!
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Deal Takers is the second book in the Dealing with Love Series by Laura Lee, but fear not if you have yet to read Deal Breakers, the first book, no worries this book can be read as a standalone. I will warn you though once you read this book you will want to go back and read Devyn and Riley’s book.
“I took some Iagra-vay and I think my ick-day may be oken-bray”
Can you tell by this tiny excerpt that this was a fun read? The banter between Brody and Rainey was great, I mean sometimes I had tears rolling down my eyes from laughing so hard especially when Brody first meets Rainey in the hospital where she’s a nurse and he has to explain what he is doing there…..so he does it in pig Latin! Seriously folks this is a grown man speaking in pig Latin about taking a little blue pill and the lasting effects…too funny!
This book isn’t only laugh out loud funny, it is also serious at times, and sexy as all get out at others. The chemistry between Brody and Rainey is perfect since this book spans over several years we get to watch the relationship develop between the two from a slow simmer, which Rainey totally ignores, to a raging boil. Broady and Rainey really do know how to heat up the sheets together, the only question is will she allow there secret to become something more.
I would recommend this book to everyone, I honestly don’t think there is a specific type of reader that this should be recommended to. You have humor, friends-to-lovers, great chemistry, good story line that crosses over the first book in the series later on in this book so if you have read it that’s a bonus for you and if not you really don’t need to, and did I mention the HOT sex scenes…so yeah I think just about everyone will enjoy this book. Happy Reading!!!
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book**
Cute, light hearted, and funny Deal Takers had me jumping back and forth between giggling and swooning on every page. Brody and Rainey have a bit of a slow burn, which isn’t typically my favorite, but the banter and chemistry between them was so insanely good I didn’t even notice. Actually, that banter with those sparks was nearly like foreplay for these two.
I really enjoyed starting from the past and seeing every bit of all Brody and Rainey went through. From the seriously hilarious to the heartwarmingly sweet the pull between them was there from the start and the friendship they built only made things even better. These two had something undeniable from the start, even if someone *cough* Rainey *cough* really did try to pretend it wasn’t there it was a losing battle. All in all, this was an adorable sweet read I throughly enjoyed.
5 Stars
Deal Takers is the second book in the Dealing With Love series by Laura Lee. OMG! I laughed so hard at points through this book that I had tears streaming down my face. This is one of the funniest and best RomComs that I have EVER read! (And I have read a lot). But, there is a lot more to the story than just some fun and giggles. There is passion, pain, emotion, chemistry, and tension- with a story that really coaxes you in, grabs you by the hair and then won’t let go! I wouldn’t have put it down anyway, I was way too immersed in the story and completely invested in the characters and the outcome of their story. The characters really are the jewels in this crown- they’re funny, witty, endearing, a little flawed, realistic, and so very interesting and entertaining. The story is told from a duel perspective, and Ms. Lee manages to capture a male perspective incredibly well. It was like having Brody in the room with me, seeing and hearing him in bold technicolour vision and surround sound. I expected Rainey’s perspective to be spot on, and it really was- but I think the way Brody is written, his big, confident personality really shines through and takes this story to a whole new level of awesomeness!
The chemistry between Rainey and Brody was electric- with the sexual tension dialed up to ‘HIGH’- sparks flew, zinging and sizzling and singeing the pages- so when these two finally get together there is an explosion of HOT intense passion that took my breath away and left me weak in the knees!
This book could be read as a standalone, but there is a crossover of characters and some storyline from the first book in this instalment which will intrigue you about what happened in book one- so do yourself a favour and read the first book before beginning this one- you are sure to love it just as much as I do!!
I can’t wait to read the third book, Drew and Charlee’s story- we get a sneak peek at the end of this book- and it looks set to be fantastic!
Thank you, Ms. Lee!
Deal Takers by Laura Lee is book two in the Dealing With Love Series. Let me just say that the first chapter of this story and me hooked, it was funny and unique and it sets a good pace for the rest of the story. I did not read book one Deal Breakers but after reading Deal Takers, I want to. I am curious how book one goes since it’s about Devyn. Rainey and Brody meet in the funniest way possible and it’s definitely a lasting memory for them both.
As the story progresses it gets more complicated for them both and with life. You sense things aren’t right along the way but your waiting to see what it is Laura Lee has planned. By the end of the story your happy with everything and ready for the next book.
Deal Takers
(Dealing With Love #2)
By Laura Lee
5 Stars
This is the first book that i have read by this author and i loved it. It was hilarious! I got a stitch in my side from laughing so much. I enjoyed the characters and man oh man oh man did i enjoy Brody. The male POV in this book is so well written id think that the author was of the male variety lol. The storyline was awesome and easy to follow i couldn’t help but want to turn to the next page.
I am looking forward to reading more by this author and i would absolutely recommend this to a friend.
Review By Anastasia D.
This is the first book I have read from this author and she blew me away. I love a good friends to lovers story but this book exceeded all my expectations. This is the second book of the Dealing with Love series. This book can be read as a stand alone but there are prior characters in this story as well. I was hooked on these characters right from the start. I was so interested in what would happen to these characters I read this book in only one day.
Brody is always getting into trouble. One night he finds himself in the emergency room. He is there for a crazy circumstance. He gets a room and he is very nervous. Brody is in shocked when he sees his nurse. She is a gorgeous redhead. He is a ladies man but Rainey ignores him. Brody is released and life brings them back together again. They share the same friends. Rainey doesn’t want nothing to do with him but when she finds herself heartbroken Brody is there to help. They can’t take the attraction anymore but they don’t want to hurt each other. Rainey makes a deal with Brody but will they be able to keep it?
I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, humor, and trust. You will fall in love with these characters right from the beginning. Brody is a ladies man but deep down he wants to find happiness. He will do anything to see Rainey happy. Rainey is a very smart and independent woman. She has some trust issues due to her prior relationship. These characters have some steamy scenes that will make your toes curl. This talented author will keep you guessing on what is going to happen to these characters. I absolutely loved the ending and I can’t wait to see what she will write about next.
Deal Takers written by Laura Lee
5 Stars
“You really are clueless when it comes to women, aren’t you? I don’t understand how someone can be so smart, yet so dumb.”
I didn’t even know until after I read Deal Takers that it was a series and I missed reading Deal Breakers. Even though book two can be read as a stand alone I can’t get enough of these characters and have to go back and read book one before book 3 Deal Makers.
“Maybe the big guy put me in this colossally embarrassing situation so I could find you. You never know; we could be soulmates.”
This book is filled with lust, humor, friendship, angst, betrayal, heartache…I love the writing style. I felt like I was in the room with these friends hanging out and witnessing their discovery right along with them. They like dirty talk, ignoring what’s in front of them, protecting their hearts and avoiding what could be something great…or a disaster for the whole group.
“You’re like wild Mustangs—gorgeous creatures that are restless and almost impossible to tame. I’ve been trampled enough times to learn from my mistakes…”
I have not read the first book of this series but from what I can see, it can be read as a stand alone. It was a very interesting story on how the main characters met. Someone I would say is playing hard to get. I did laughter a bit at some of the story because of the humor. I didn’t want to put this book down and I like how the characters acted towards each other. This is my first book by this Author and I definitely be reading more. I like that is a different romance novel then I’m used to.
Deal Takers (Dealing With Love Book 2) by Laura Lee had me laughing so hard I had tears running down my face and my belly aching. It is told in different POV’s and Laura’s take on Brody is exceptional and just brilliant, brilliant!! Well done!! He is a man child, panty dropping, bed hopper but you can’t help but love him. The banter between the two main characters is wonderful and funny and sexy and witty and choreographed beautifully like a regal dance. Laura writes a great romance story that has it all. You will not be able to resist the humor, the romance and of course the swoon worthy moments and you will definitely have a hard time putting this book down. In fact you will not be able to put it down until you have finished so snuggle in and get comfy and prepare to be dazzled.
Deal Takers by Laura Lee
Five Stars
Deal Takers is the second book in the Dealing With Love Series by Laura Lee. This book can be read as a stand alone, I know this because this is the first book I have read by this author and I had no problem following the storyline. I have to say this is one on my top five romantic comedies I have read this year, and I will be going back to read the first book in the series. I love a book that can make me laugh out loud, and this sure filled that requirement. This was a fast paced book that I read in one sitting, I just couldn’t put it down.
We are introduced to Brody, the man-child, who is alpha, one night stand kinda guy, and Rainey, a beautiful level headed nurse, who is already taken. These two has some instantaneous chemistry, but Rainey is in a committed relationship. The antics that ensue as Brody tries to win Rainey’s heart will keep you entertained throughout.
I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
Deal Takers (Dealing With Love Book 2)
By Laura Lee
5 Stars
Laura Lee is a new author to me but she fast became a FAVORITE author! Deal Takers is the 2nd book in the Dealing with Love series and I can say equivocally that is was OUT of BOUNDS!! Just reading the blurb on the back of the book had me intrigued and Ms. Lee certainly delivered!
Usually, this is where I give a little summary of the book but this time all I’m gonna say is Brody and Rainey are AWESOME!! Each character brings richness, uniqueness, and complexities to life that will have you turning the page dying for more. This book has laughter, a wonderful story and enough heat that by the end all you want to do is flip to the beginning and start again.
Laura Lee knocks it out of the park with engaging characters that has the reader snared from page 1. Ms. Lee has a wonderful writing style which makes reading this book very easy. The excellent ebb and flow of the book keep you moving along at a steady pace. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this second book and am excited to see the series continue and what else Ms. Lee will bring us next!!
Deal Takers
Dealing With Love
Book 2
By Laura Lee
This is an epic romance story. The struggle is real people! This is book 2 in the series. But can be read as a standalone.
Rainey O’Neal is a nurse in the labor delivery room at the hospital. She also covers the emergency on some nights. She loves her job and does it well. By chance she meets a young mother and they become friends. Now she has discovered a circle of friends. But she must stay away from Brody!
Brody is a cocky hot mess, but good looking and he knows it. He can pretty much embarrassed himself, all by himself. One night in the emergency room proves that fact. Now that he has met the beautiful Rainey, he tries everything to be with her. Only thing is she is engaged, and wants nothing to do with him.
Laura Lee’s book is so funny. I laughed within the first few pages. I love a book that starts at the first chapter, and keeps you turning the pages. The whole story is well written and you can’t help but fall in love with her characters. I am looking forward to the next in this series.