From New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting comes I Flipping Love You, a love story about flipping houses, taking risks, and landing that special someone who’s move-in ready. Rian Sutter doesn’t usually get hit on in the grocery store, but when she notices a sexy man in a suit checking her out, she thinks maybe it’s her lucky day. Either that or the suit has a thing for sweaty, … has a thing for sweaty, yoga-pant wearing women with excellent price matching skills.
Turns out it’s neither.
Pierce Whitfield can’t believe his luck when he’s able to track down the woman who scratched up the paint job on his car at the scene of the crime. But when he confronts the hit and run hottie, he discovers there’s not just one, but two of them, and he’s been throwing accusations at the wrong twin.
As repair costs are negotiated, and the chemistry between them flares, Rian and Pierce find out they have more than mutual attraction in common. They’re both vying for the same pieces of prime real estate in The Hamptons and neither one plans to give up without a fight.
Can these passionate rivals turn up the heat on their budding romance–without burning down the house?
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Helena Hunting is my go-to author, especially for RomComs and she did not disappoint!
A perfect summer read, I Flipping Love You is a standalone story & book 3 in Helena Shacking Up series.
IFLY features Rian Sutter, a number genius & a Real Estate agent with a past & Pierce Whitfield (who was briefly introduced to us in Hooking Up as Amie’s brother), a lawyer-turned-carpenter with a few secrets of his own.
When one “hit & run” leads to one run in after another, Pierce & Rian find themselves agreeing to a summer of “hot fun” together. What follows is a story full of hilarity, heat, a lime-green speedo & some inappropriate gnomes…But don’t let me ruin it for you, you really should read this for yourself!
One thing I love about Helena’s novels is the humor. You’re guaranteed to laugh almost from beginning to end. Rian and Pierce were such a fun couple, always joking around at the other’s expense. What started out as a summer fling quickly turns into more in this incredible addition to the Shacking Up world. We get glimpses of a previous couple, Pierce’s sister Amie and her fiancé Lex, which I loved. While the plot was somewhat predictable, it was a fun read and one I highly suggest picking up.
Statutory warning : Pierce Whitfield is a hot Flipper, I Flipping Loved Him
Holy Hot Pockets.
He should probably come with a warning, like: Panties may combust if you get too close, or something.
He and his dog rent named Tripod for nothing!;)
The story is straightforward but has some really scorching scenes that’ll keep up your folds nice and moist, but please don’t read it lying in a beach, cause the sandflees are nasty!!
Rian Sutter & her twin Marley Sutter are hardworking, sexy young newbie Estate Agents and are in head-on collision course with the Whitfiled brothers- Pierce & Lawson. Over busted cars, flipping houses, bumping pretties and Garden Gnome pranks. It’s a light fun read with some wet-eyes moments.
Seeing both these firecrackers in motion action is very arousing . Kinda like “Being in the same vicinity as the two of you is like . . . . . . like tripping on ecstasy while shooting opiates.”
Explosions, and not of the skyward bound kinds!!
The chemistry is off the charts, the relationship is very compatible, and the story is Hilarious and page turning
Chemistry trumps compatibility
Go grab it !
4.5 “Hotness” stars
This was a delightful read! If you’re looking for a fun, sexy, entertaining and well-written book with low level of angst and a happy ending, THIS IS FOR YOU! I had so much fun reading this book that I inhaled it from start to finish! I’m actually planning on reading it again to lighten my mood the next time I have a heavy read.
The hero is swoony and the heroine is smart. The steam factor is through the roof! I loved everything about this 5 star romantic comedy!
Rian and her sister have a history that they’re not proud of. They are determined to turn things around by flipping houses in the Hamptons. When a hit and run fender bender puts Rian on Pierce’s radar, her summer just got a whole lot more interesting.
Pierce is unhappy with his job. After a colossal mistake sends him to the Hamptons, he’s using the time to do what he loves best, working with his hands. When he sees the woman who scratched his car in the grocery store he’s ready for a throw down. However, after a grocery cart crash into his family jewels he’s determined that he wants that throw down to be of a different kind altogether.
I loved Rian’s snarky attitude and take no prisoners personality. Her loyalty to her sister was commendable as they work together to achieve their dreams. Or at least Rian’s dreams. Pierce was so much fun. He knew just how to get under Rian’s skin and did so at every opportunity. He was careful not to run her off, knowing she was skittish and used his talents to prevent her from doing so. I was so glad that his history did not include him being a one night stand kind of guy.
This was a cute and fun story with lots of saucy, sexy banter. The angst level was low, the steam high and the secondary characters were appropriate to support the main characters while not making me necessarily want to read more about them. The conflict was resolved with communication but was not an ongoing issue and the ending was in keeping with the rest of the story, sweet and cute.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes a light hearted but not silly read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I received a free advance copy of this book from the publisher at netgalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review. This is the first book that I have read from this author. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and look forward to reading more of her work.
Rian and Marley Sutter are fraternal twins who have been on their own since they were eighteen when their grandmother died and they were left by their parents with huge debt. They have been building a real estate business in the Hamptons, trying to sell enough homes, so eventually they can start flipping homes. Marley scrapped the paint off of a Telsa in the grocery store parking lot and took off. The owner, Pierce Whitfield, witnessed it and when he sees Rian in the same store the following week, he grabs her, not realizing that they are twins and he grabbed the wrong one. Rian is the responsible one and he is entranced with her from first sight, so he does what he can to get her info while negotiating the repairs and is unrelenting in trying to spend more time with her. She puts him off, because whatever happened with her parents ten years ago has left her not trusting anyone but her twin. But fate steps in, and they keep bumping into each other. Although a patent lawyer in NYC, he is in the Hamptons for the summer, helping his brother buy property for rentals. With similar interest, Pierce and Rian find they make a great team.
The characters are appealing and the story steamy and engaging, with witty dialogue and always nice, a dog.
5 flipping stars
I’m ashamed to admit, this is my first book by Helena. I actually have quite a few of her books, in paperback and e-book, I just haven’t gotten around to actually reading any… until this one flipped into my lap. So glad it did and so happy it was the one to pop my Helena cherry.
Pretty much since I cracked open this book, I was giggling and completely immersed. Rian…I totally pronounced it wrong until she tells Pierce, “Rian with an i not y”…Rian is pretty hilarious. She’s a little socially awkward, a lot when it comes to Pierce, but it’s so fun to see her fall into some situations. Literally. Pierce comes off strong, and to Rian and her sis Mar, an A-hole, but he proves himself numerous times and really he is just so freaking sexy and cocky, and I love it all!
When they first get hot and heavy…holy hell is it HAWWTT!! LIke Pierce was torturing me with his slow, tantalizing ways. It was mean, and sexy and oh so torturous… I flipping loved it! It was also kind of fun seeing Rian’s reaction to his slow-burning torture.
This is one of those light, fun, summer reads. I could easily see myself digging into this book over and over again. I will for sure be reading those other books sitting on my kindle and bookshelf, by this author. I can see why so many people love her and her writing. Easy to read and absolutely fall into. Plus I love the bits of humor sprinkled throughout the book. I flipping loved it!
#B2BKristina
I Flipping Love You has the three things I’ve come to expect from a Helena Hunting book- humor, heat and heart. From the unusual & hilarious first encounter to the oh so sweet epilogue, the story keeps you wanting more. The sexual chemistry crackles between the self assured Pierce and independent Rian as the rivals fight & ultimately succumb to their mutual attraction. Part of a loosely connected series, this enemies to lovers story makes for an enjoyable summer romp full of romance & fun.
I flipping loved this book!
From the moment I sat down and opened up my kindle, I just couldn’t get enough of Pierce and Rian. I love her name by the way 🙂 Pierce isn’t your typical a-hole type, nope on the contrary. This man, even though he was rich, successfully and gorgeous, he has a heart of gold. He wouldn’t hurt a fly, let alone a person.
When Pierce and Rian first run into each other, it isn’t in the best of circumstances, but they get to talking and trying to negotiate a hit and run accident that left Pierce’s Tesla with a nice big scratch. Even though Rian didn’t do it, she holds herself responsible and is negotiating with Pierce to get that resolved and in the process Pierce is trying to score a date with Rian.
But there’s more to the story and I just ain’t saying more (my lips are sealed). You’ll have to read it in order to find out what exactly this book is about. But don’t worry, you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.
It’s just so funny how they both go about doing things. They are the cutest couple and Ms. Hunting’s humor in her books always has me giggling my head off.
I love Helena Hunting and all the books I’ve read from her so far have all been a top read for me.
Again, I flipping loved this book!!
Helena Hunting has done it again. This book is FLIPPING amazing.
This book is exactly what we love from Helena Hunting. It’s chock full of charm and humor and witty banter and a heroine we love and want to be BFF’s with and a hero we want to claim as our own.
We start off with an intense face-off in a grocery store, when Pierce encounters who he believes is the woman who hit his beloved car. He couldn’t be more wrong, but you’ll find out why he was adamant that she was the one. The sparks fly immediately despite the accusations being thrown around.
Rian is awesome! I just love her! She’s fun and funny and witty and charming. She’s trying to get her life back together after some unfortunate circumstances in her past. She’s trying to get an important piece of her childhood back. In the process, she runs into Pierce multiple times. Even though she tries to resist his charm, because she has had bad experiences with guys like him, she finds herself keeping company with him quite often.
Pierce is just plain amazing. He’s successful, despite doing something he’s not passionate about. We’re lucky enough to see him in is true element, green speedo and all. 😉 He’s funny and flirty and soooooooooooo charming and dang sexy and I just adore him.
Pierce and Rian’s journey is a wee-bit of an up and down ride, but it’s perfect. The push and pull. The way they gravitate toward one another. The chemistry is on-point. How they try to sabotage each other, but in a fun way. I just love them together.
We get to see a few characters from Helena’s previous books from this universe. I almost had a heartattack thinking she was going to smear my one true love’s reputation in this particular book. But, thankfully, she did not. LOL!!!
This book is extremely well written with engaging characters and a fun and refreshing plotline. This can absolutely be read as a standalone, and I’d highly recommend reading it ASAP. You should also read Shacking Up and Hooking Up, both from the same universe, because they are equally amazing!
I flipping loved this story!
This was quintessential Helena Hunting! I adored Pierce and Rian, they were just the best! This was a great kick off to summer read and really was enjoyable.
Rian Sutter and her (fraternal) twin Marley are wonderful together and really play well off of one another. Rian is smart and witty, and that is what I love in my heroine. She stands up for herself and is not afraid to tell people like it is. I also really felt for her and her sister learning about their past and how their family let them down and abandoned them. No one should go through that, yet they kept kicking butt.
Pierce is great! So witty and sarcastic at times… You can’t help but want to hang off of him and then lick him down. He really did seem well rounded and like he had his head on straight, wanting to leave patent law and flip houses full time and do what he loves? Heck yes!
I loved watching Pierce breakthrough Rian’s walls and getting her to fall for him was wonderful. Loved this story.
I FLIPPING LOVED this story and this cover. Hot DAMN.
Oh this starts off with the cutest meet-cute. Who doesn’t love a good looking man, in a suit, in the grocery store?
I love the deep passion we see right off the bat with Pierce when he stares down Rian (Ryan with an i). This whole opening scene at the grocery store just completely drew me in.
Once that is over, we step into the world of real estate in the Hamptons. Rian’s backstory is so heartbreaking. I just can’t comprehend any set of parents doing that. Like at all. It’s crazy pants to me.
Rian is so strong of will, and Pierce is strong in desire it makes for some very funny back and forth. I love that Rian stood her ground for a bit. I mean one can only resist the hot guy for so long. I get you girl. I get you.
I was very worried about the angst of the story. I didn’t want what Rian believed to be true and was happy when it wasn’t.
I loved the side characters. Her sister and his brother (please be more stories to follow). Of course we see a bit of Lex and Amalie from Hooking Up. It took a bit for me to get the connection to the series, but once we find out it’s via Amalie I fell more in love with the story.
The latest book in Helena Hunting’s Shacking Up series, I Flipping Love You, is a light hearted, fun, and sexy read; one that will make readers want to get into the ‘flipping’ business because the amount of sexual tension and passionate rivalry that stems from a little competition for prime real estate is definitely something most of us wouldn’t mind experiencing.
But it’s not all fun and games for Rian Sutter and Pierce Whitfield because this real estate flipping rivalry may constantly place them in each other’s paths, but Pierce is going to need to do more than be his charismatic and a bit jerkish self because not only is Rian stubborn to a fault, but her past has drastically shaped her present, making her extremely cautious in a way that the walls she fixes have nothing on the ones she’s built around herself as protection.
I love romance stories that involve siblings; it’s always so interesting to see how different the heroines and heroes can be from their respective sisters or brothers, and in the case of Rian and Pierce’s siblings, she couldn’t be any more different than her twin sister and Pierce doesn’t seem anything like his brother either. But while Rian and Pierce seem polar opposite of their sibling, the one that fascinates me the most is Rian and her twin. They both endured the same hopeless situation but yet, Rian is the defensive and touchy one while her sister seems to be as easy going and playful as they come, which is also why I now desperately need a story about Rian’s twin sister and Pierce’s brother!
The title’s play on words speaks to Rian and her sister’s profession as well as Pierce’s brother’s career and what Pierce finds himself helping with when he is forced to take a vacation and heads to the Hamptons. But what I also love about the title is how it illustrates Rian and Pierce’s relationship because as much as Rian’s attracted to Pierce, she would be more apt to say ‘I Flipping Hate You’ or ‘I Flipping Can’t Stand You’ every time Pierce’s steals a property out from under her. It actually takes quite a while before Rian would even say out loud ‘I Flipping Like You,’ which only adds to the push and pull between these two characters and Pierce’s need to unruffled Rian’s feathers with his charm and smooth moves.
I adore Helena Hunting’s playful and comedic side, and the characters she creates that showcase her wit and her ability to diversify her writing style to fit her vision of the story line. Hunting has created some of my most favorite heroes and heroines, and while Rian isn’t at the top of my list because it did take a bit for me to warm up to her, the whole cast of characters in I Flipping Love You make it a fantastic and unique romantic comedy.
4.5 Poison Apples
Another winner for me from Helena Hunting!! I Flipping Love You checked all the boxes for me. Great characters, great chemistry, great banter and all the feels. Rian and Pierce, from their first meeting to the end had me hooked. I laughed, cried and swooned all through this book! Playing off characters from Hooking Up, so we get to see Amalie and Lex too. I laughed a lot reading this one because there were too many encounters that you couldn’t help but imagine happening. I loved the chemistry and banter between this pair. Their sexy times were smokin and at times funny at the same time. I loved the gnomes. I loved that Pierce fought for Rian, even when Rian was being insecure and letting her fears get the better of her. The epilogue was perfect too.
Ahhh!! I flipping loved it .
I Flipping Love You is the third book in the Shacking Up Series by Helena Hunting and one of my favorites so far.
I Flipping Love You opened up with a comical situation that hooked me from page one. Rian & Pierce were a pair of characters that went to places in my heart, where I wasn’t expecting them to go. I fell so hard for these two.
This was a light and heartfelt romance, with Hunting’s brand of humor and a fulfilling dose of steam that kept me flipping the pages. Overall a feel-good story that left me with a smile on my face. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!
If romcoms are your thing, then this book is for you.
Just Another Book Bitch’s ALWAYS SPOILER FREE REVIEW
First some confessions…
Confession #1
BLOGGER FAIL! I had no idea until I just pulled this up that it was book 3 in series! Apparently, I wasn’t paying attention while reading the review request! On the plus side, it’s a total standalone series so apparently, I didn’t feel like I missed anything but am now anxious and a bit excited that I get to go back and read the others! I loved this book!
Confession #2
This is only the second novel I’ve read by this author. *whispers… I wasn’t much of a fan of the first*
Please stop booing and throwing rotten vegetables at your computer … it’s unsanitary! Give a girl a break! Maybe I was in the wrong head space… “we all read different books” yadda yadda… and all other cliché terms … The point is when I was asked to review this book I figured… why not give her another shot and I’m so glad I did!!
… I’ll wait for all the “I told you so’s” to simmer down… (Y’all can yell at me in the comments)
Look, I’m a picky reader. Usually trying to stay away from insta love and the toothache romance (I can’t usually do too sweet because it usually comes off too farfetched…) However, there are a few authors that have mastered the beautiful sweet romance genre, and I have to admit… Hunting my just be one of those authors. I get it now, the reader love for Helena Hunting … I get it. She created a beautiful sweet romance within the pages of I Flipping Love You, that swept me away with each turn of the page. I have to admit, I think her writing has progressed drastically since I read her last and I’m quite impressed with her writing style now.
Ms. Hunting gives us a fun and quirky read full of swoon-worthy romance and shows us that you can have character turmoil without the overplayed repetitive back and forth about their “issues” and their “haunted past”. I Flipping Love you is NOT a repetitive back and forth. It’s a love story about a headstrong woman, a determined man, and a summer that will set the beach bodies on fire!
I Flipping Love You is a free-flowing charming read that will redeem your outlook on men. Not all hotties these days (be it real or fake) need to always be the “bad boy”. Pierce is the golden boy package. The one anyone would be glad to bring home to mom and dad. Sexy, sweet, successful and 100% Rian’s from the moment they meet. “Rian with an i” comes face to face with Pierce in the strangest of circumstances but once they run into each other once, they can’t seem to NOT run into each other. Each new encounter brings with it some smiles, some laughs, and some steamy pages. I simply adored Rian and Pierce. With their fun banter, instant chemistry, and beautiful passion, I have a feeling they just may be one of your new favorite couples.
Readers should expect to devour this easy and quick read. May I suggest while on the beach? In fact, I highly suggest you grab this one for this year’s summers vacation. You’ll be glad you did! Though any time of year will have you smiling and escaping to the Hamptons with Rian and Pierce. May I also suggest perhaps not eating or drinking anything while reading chapter 15. Because honestly, no one likes to shoot mojito through their nose during a giggle fit. (…she says from horrified experience) #YoureWelcome
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Holy Crap Balls!
This book, just wow.
This books is everything I hoped it would be and then some. I’ve been waiting to read I Flipping Love You ever since Helena announced it was coming out.
You know those authors that captivate you from the very first book they write and you just HAVE to read EVERY single book from them or else you won’t be happy? Yeah, that author for me is Helena. Helena’s books are always captivating and mind blowing and very unexpected. I Flipping Love You is all of that, it’s fun, it’s quirky and Flipping amazing.
Rian and Pierce capture your heart from the get go and only make you fall in love with them more as their stories and backgrounds unravel. They both have had terrible times in their childhood and understand each other to a point and it’s amazing to see. Their story is so different to any of Helena’s other books and it’s quite refreshing.
I just have to say that Rian is an absolute hoot. She’s funny, awkward and embarrassing but also smart, talented and appreciates everything she has. She definitely rivals Violet (from her Pucked series) in the funny department for me. Pierce is handsome, strong and major talented. The way he’s described makes my damn mouth water at the thought of him. He’s caring, loving and adorable. Some of the things he gets up to are funny. When they’re both put together it’s a laugh for sure and let’s not forget the sex. To say their sexy time is hot would be an understatement, it’s SCORCHING the kind that makes you need to take your panties off and rub one out or the kind that has you jumping in the coldest shower of your life, just wow.
I’ve always loved watching shows about flipping houses so this book just hits the spot, I love the idea of buying something that’s broken down and fixing it into something beautiful again.
I’ll stop it here because I would really hate to give any spoilers away for this beauty, all I will say is this is a definite MUST read! You have no idea what you’re missing out on. I’m absolutely honoured to have been able to review this for this incredible author, I only wish I could rate this masterpiece higher than 5 stars.
I Flipping Love You was such a great romance read and although it is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. I absolutely loved the characters; Marley, Rian, Pierce, Amalie and Lawson. These characters will definitely have you smiling and laughing at their antics. I definitely enjoyed the back and forth banter between Rian and Pierce; the main characters in this story. Marley and her sister Rian have a past they’d wish stayed hidden, but with Pierce’s determination to have Rian she isn’t so sure a relationship is worth the secret being revealed. Everyone has their secrets and is trying to do what is best for them but this was a journey worth going on with these characters. It was absolutely enjoyable and I definitely look forward to reading more books from this author in the future.
I flipping love this book! This is an entertaining read, funny, witty and sexy! The humor makes this a page turner. The banter between Rian and Pierce is soooo good-funny and sexy! This is definitely a must read! You’ll fall in love with with these characters! Well worth the read and one click!
6 Hearts
I’m a newish fan of Helena’s and I have to say, I will be reading every book she writes from now until the end of time. Her writing is fresh, witty and addicting. Her characters are strong, funny, smart and sexy! I know it’s not nice to have favorites, but Pierce just skyrocketed himself into my top ten favorite heroes. Ever. That’s right. EVER! He’s the perfect mix of cocky, pushy, smart, romantic, sexy, silly, determined, giving and dirty. A case of mistaken identity turns into Pierce wanting to see more of the stranger he just met. He’s not going to let her smart mouth, or her constant No’s deter him. There’s just something about Rian that intrigues him and he’s not walking away easily. Good thing fate is on his side, because they keep running into each other. And Rian is caving. She can’t keep saying no. She can’t deny the connection they have. She doesn’t want to have it because she thinks she has him pegged. But every time she sees him, he surprises her with his actions. With his words. He turns out to be everything she never knew she always wanted. They may look like they come from different worlds, but fate isn’t going to be deterred. Once Pierce gets a taste of the sassy Rian, all bets are off. He quickly proves he’s not just another rich jerk. He has a gooey center and a romantic heart. Rian has major trust issues, but she can’t help fall for the incredibly sexy man who won’t take no for an answer. Will Rian learn to trust Pierce before it’s too late? Will Pierce continue to be the perfect man? I flipping loved this book so much! Pierce is everything. Everything! He wasn’t afraid to go after what he wants. Express his feelings. Share his thoughts and dreams. It was such a great change of pace from the usual “I’m an alpha male and I can’t tell you how I feel” bs! I couldn’t get enough of him! Even in some questionable clothing choices! Overall, I absolutely loved it. It’s one of my favorite books of the year. I laughed, cried, had to fan myself, laughed some more and just felt hopeful about love! If I had time I would start reading it all over again just to enjoy it a second time!
“Do you have any idea how sexy that is?”
“You think it’s sexy that I can do math in my head?”
“Yes. You’re gorgeous, outspoken, and intelligent. It’s a hard-on-inducing trifecta.”
“I’m a little stupid over. You.”
“Same.”
“I can do push-ups on top of you later if you want.”
“While you’re naked?”
“Is there any other way?”