LeviIt’s no secret I was born from money. And I’m destined to take over the family business, King Cosmetics when my father retires. At least that was the plan. Until my father decided to impose some stupid rule about being married before I take the reigns. Everything I’ve worked for hangs in the balance and the future of the company is in jeopardy without a King behind the controls. I never … never considered Becca part of the plan for taking over, but when one kiss leads to so much more, I can’t help but wonder if she’s the answer to my problem.
Becca
There are two things I love – my beauty blog and Levi King. Coming from the same social circle has given me ample opportunity to crush on the next generation of King Cosmetics, but he made it clear a long time ago that I would never be anything more than “like family” to him. Feeling the need for some serious changes in my life, I start shaking things up. It wasn’t part of my plan to kiss Levi, but one kiss could never be enough. When that kiss turns into a relationship and I find out that Levi’s been keeping a secret, I begin to question if our love affair was too good to be true.
Looks like we’re about to find out if we can truly build flawless foundations for the rest of our lives. After all 425 Madison is the perfect place to fall in love.
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Can a relationship built on secrets endure the drama of finding real love? Helms continues to captivate hearts with emotional stories. Levi and Becca facedown heartache with a burning heat that grabs hold and refuses to release the soul. Theirs is a journey that borders on betrayal and demands nothing less than forever. Unpredictable proves itself to be passionately intense.
Loved reading Becca and Levi’s story. I love how she has secretly had a crush on Levi since they were kids and after many years they live on the same apartment floor and flames spark, but money and lies can be our biggest challenge, especially for Levi.
I liked Levi and Becca’s best friend’s brother romance. I love this series which is in season two and am always excited to read each new entry and while I thought that this was a good read, it is far from my favorite of the bunch. What really worked for me. The book was well written and I found the story line entertaining. Becca and Levi were likable characters. The setting is complex, detailed and involving. Once you get a peek into the goings on at 425 Madison you will definitely fall for the characters and this building and want more. The chemistry generated plenty of sparks and sizzle. Now as for what didn’t work for me. There were several plot points that bothered me. First and foremost was Becca’s previous crush and hurt feelings. This is mentioned but then just pretty much set aside. I would have liked to see at least one real conversation to address this but it never really happened. After years of being annoyed, embarrassed and hurt she just instantaneously lets it go? With no reservations at all? That didn’t work for me. Then when you add in the additional conflict that faced this couple and how easy she caved on that too, I began to feel that Becca was more than happy to be Levi’s doormat as long he gave her affection and attention. Lastly and this is probably not going to earn me any fans but I honestly felt that this book had too many rich people problems for my liking. At least Levi was easier to relate to with his overbearing Dad and the hoops he wanted Levi to jump through. Becca though was another matter. I know the whole jerk for a boss angle was to make her sympathetic but I still found it hard to connect with two college degrees with no debt and a trust fund to live on. Still, if none of that bothers you or you can just push through it this is a good read.
This was my first book by Lauren Helms and I really enjoyed it. I was worried at first about the concept of girl like’s guy she has known for a long time, guy needs to marry a girl within a specified amount of time to tick off a box to get something he wants, in this case CEO of King Cosmetics. However, it was not an old or stale storyline as I had first thought before I even read the book.
I absolutely loved the relationship between Becca and Levi. They were cute together, had great chemistry, and Levi wanted the relationship despite the predicament he was in. Becca was cute and seemed as in love with Levi as she was many years ago, but was not weak or pushy about it.
This book had a couple of other characters in it that hopefully get, or maybe already has another book. I found the series part of this confusing… like this was book 14 in a series and the next book to come out is 15 and by a different author, so I might just go to some of Lauren’s other books and pick those up instead. 🙂
This was a great book and I highly recommend it.
This new addition to the 425 Madison Series tops the list as one of my favorites in the series. Becca and Levi’s happily ever after is sexy, flirty, and fun. I flew through the pages, was fanning myself with the hallway scene, and was rooting for Becca to find her new direction. You don’t want to miss this friends to lovers romance
This might be my favorite installment of 425 Madison yet!
Lauren Helms, your characters steal my heart each and every time! I was so excited to see Emmy & Jake’s world (from the 1st season) expand to Emmy’s bestie Becca and her big bro Levi. I fell right back into their little piece of the 425 high-rise.
The parental conflict, the BF/sibling forbidden aspect, and the elevators (!!) make this a perfect page turner for EVERY Romantic!
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and will definitely be looking at more of her work. A great story line that pulls you in, keeps you turning the pages and characters you can’t help but love. A great romance you’ll love reading while curled up in your favorite reading spot.
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The tension between Becca and Levi smouldered from the beginning and keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next…. great book!!!
Levi was born into money and he is destined to take over the family business “King Cosmetics” when his father finally retires. But his father enforces a rule that he needs to marry before he can take over and everything that Levi ever wanted is hanging in the balance. He never really considered Becca part of the plan for taking over, but when one kiss leads to so much more, I can’t help but wonder if she’s the answer to my problem. Becca has two things that she really loves and that would be her beauty blog and Levi King. Levi and Becca come from the same social circle and it gives her an opportunity to crush on the next generation of King Cosmetics, but he made it clear a long time ago that I would never be anything more than “like family” to him. Feeling the need for some serious changes in my life, I start shaking things up. It wasn’t part of my plan to kiss Levi, but one kiss could never be enough. When there kiss turns into a relationship and Becca finally finds out that Levi’s been keeping a secret from her and Becca begins to question if there love affair was too good to be true and if it was a lie. It looks like 425 Madison is the perfect place to fall in love and get the chance to have a happily every after. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone
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I just adore all of these books in the 425 Madison Avenue series! I particularly loved how this book is a companion story to Boyfriend Material from Season One. Levi and Becca have known each other for a long time, as she’s best friends with Levi’s little sister. Each has finally matured enough to see the other without rose-colored glasses. Just as they are truly connecting, Becca quits her job and decides to focus on her fashion/makeup blog. Levi has the rug pulled out from under him as his father adds outrageous conditions that Levi must fulfill in order to become CEO of the family cosmetic company, a position Levi has been groomed for his entire life. These two must decide if they trust one another, love one another enough to present a united front. I loved the quick glimpses we got of previous residents and new residents of 425 Madison Avenue!
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Wonderfully written storyline and the well rounded characters grabbed my interest from the very beginning and wouldn’t let me go until the very last page was read!
I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just could not get enough of it and once I started reading it I could not put it down. I recommend that you read it.
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What happens when you have loved someone all of your life and he’s only looked at you as his sisters best friend? You move on, but there is always that little part of your heart that is saved just for him. What happens when he finally notices you, and you share a kiss? Do you throw caution to the wind and follow your heart or do you run away with your tail between your legs because you think it meant nothing?
I always find these types of stories fun to read because you just never know what obstacles will be in the way and how things will play out. For Levi and Becca the road was a little less bumpy then others but their relationship wasn’t built on a flawless foundation so there were some bumps in the road.
This was a fun and sexy read that had me so engrossed I finished it in one afternoon. This was a great addition to the 425 Madison series of standalone books, which I have been really enjoying. You do not have to read the books in order of release you can pick them up anywhere and dive right in, 425 Madison is a luxury building in New York City and this series is based on the occupants, from the maintenance man to the owner of the penthouse, there is a story for everyone.
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Levi is the big brother to Emily who is Becca’s best friend. Levi and Becca have had an attraction for each other for years but never acted on it so when they take a elevator together along and share a kiss that is all it takes for them to want more. Loved this book and Levi and Becca are great together.
Flawless Foundations is a sexy quick read from the fantabulous world of 425 Madison. I am so in love with this series. I love meeting all the new tenants and also catching up with the regulars. Levi & Becca are smokin hot in the bedroom, the boardroom – even fiery in the elevator. Each story is unique and keeps you intrigued from the first page. Jump on down to 425 Madison and catch up with these two where I can guarantee you will enjoy the ride.
Flawless Foundation is the next book in the 425 Madison Avenue series (season 2). This is also a follow up to Boyfriend Maintenance from the first “season”. I was really excited to finally read Levi and Becca’s story. I love the friends to lovers trope, especially when they have known each other forever. Levi and Becca just fit so well together. I did think Levi’s father was a bit over the top, but then he hasn’t really changed much from the first book. The ending was really sweet and I was sad to leave these two characters. I hope that Kevin will get a story at some point. I want details on that side story! I highly recommend this one.
This is Book 14 in the 425 Madison Avenue Series and can be read as a standalone. It is a sweet romance between Becca and her best friend’s brother, Levi. These characters are very different but likeable, the connection strong, the chemistry hot, and the unique plot makes for an enjoyable read. It is a romantic adventure with some drama, humor, and love, plus engaging secondary characters to keep the reader interested. Overall, it is a solid read with heart, heat and a happy ending.
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Levi comes from a wealthy cosmetics family. His father won’t allow him to inherit unless he’s married when the time comes for him to take over. Becca is a cosmetics blogger and in love with Levi for a long time. Levi never saw Becca as anything but a friend until she kisses him. A kiss can change everything for both of them. Will they fall in love or will Becca leave when she finds out Levi’s secret? A good read.
There’s something about a heroine getting the one she’s wanted for practically forever. And Levi is definitely swoon-worthy. The relationship seemed to be insta-lust, but basically it was a light-bulb-went-off kind of moment. It was sweet without a whole lot of drama, and a nice, easy read.
A wonderful romance read that gave me the good feels I look forward to. This newest addition to the 425 Madison series is a perfect fit. Levi and Becca has always known each other and being his sister best friends didn’t take away to the chemistry that seem to exists between them, but did it come at the right time? You need to one click to find out what happens next as Becca finally live out life with her crush. This was my first read by the author but an easy to read storyline, great characters and a love story that will have you cheering for a HEA makes this a must read.