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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5 Stars!
Rian Sutter has been on her own with her twin sister Marley since they were eighteen. They’ve built themselves up from almost nothing, and have been making a decent living these past few years selling real estate in the Hampton’s. They’ve started with selling houses, but their dream is to flip houses. The real money is in flipping, and will bring them to their end goal. Their lives are on track as they are finally close to affording their own flip when a situation threatens to derail the path their on.
Rian has a run in with a sexy suit named Pierce Whitfield. This man has that privileged, wealthy look about him, and is gorgeous. He becomes a thorn in Rian’s side, and then suddenly she can’t seem to shake him as he continues to show up everywhere she turns.
Pierce Whitfield is a lawyer from Manhattan that is spending the summer in the Hampton’s with his brother buying & renovating houses. They buy, renovate, and rent beach homes. He has worked in the family business, but feels ready for a change. He loves to create & fix things, and work with his hands.
After a chance encounter with a stunning feisty woman named Rian, he relentlessly pursues her. They have insane chemistry and he wants the chance to get to know her and explore their connection.
Rian feels such a strong pull to Pierce, and decides to spend more time with him. She figures things will stay casual since he’s only there for the summer. He will be a great, temporary, fun distraction. They really hit it off and have a wonderful time together. She enjoys his company in and out of the bedroom, and finds him absolutely intoxicating. Then things get competitive, and she finds herself tangled up between business & pleasure. She wasn’t supposed to get attached to him, but suddenly she finds herself invested in him. With their expiration date fast approaching she’s not sure how she’ll walk away from this sweet sexy man who’s stolen her heart. She’s become emotionally involved & is terrified by how much she feels for him. Will she share the secrets she holds close and take a chance on love?
I adored this book! It was an easy five stars for me. This story is part of the Shacking Up world, and Pierce is Amalie’s big brother from Hooking Up. This book has one of the best meet cute scenes I’ve ever read. I enjoyed it so much, and thought it was hilarious. Pierce & Rian are both working in the Hampton’s in real estate, and vying for the same properties while at the same time enjoying something new with one another. It’s steamy, fun, full of banter, and a fantastic read! I loved everything about it!
Helena Hunting can write a romantic comedy like nobody else: there’s just the right amount of everything – sexy business, sweet business, and sass and cockiness – to make yet another amazing story. I Flipping Love You falls perfectly in the Shaking Up universe, now focusing on cocky Pierce (a brother of Amalie, who we met in book #2) and sassy Rian, who can’t decide if they are the match made in heaven, or the match made in hell.
When the book starts of, our two MCs do not see each other in the best light, and it makes for some really funny, but hot tension-filled moments. The intensity is what makes me like enemies to lovers romance the most, since it makes you feel much more than a simple “hey-we-met-let’s-fall-in-love” type of novels. The two characters are nothing if not opposites at first glance: Pierce is a hotshot lawyer who drives a hotshot car, wears an expensive suit, and looks like he belongs on a cover of a magazine; on the other side, there’s Rian, a girl with the boy’s name (okay there’s ‘i’ instead of ‘y’), sassy and protective of her own pride and everything she accomplished, and guarded, letting no one but her sister behind the barriers she built around her heart. What none of them wants to admit: they are interested in each other, even though there seems that not a thing would make them compatible. Except for, yeah, that sexual tension that keeps cracking the air every time they’re near each other… And much more endearing things they are bound to discover, and like, about each other.
Every story in the Shaking Up series has its own unique story, so does this one. It takes place in Hamptons, revolves around realtor business, and flipping houses, and is just an amazing backstory, different from everything I’d read before. Helena Hunting’s writing brings a little angst in this romantic comedy, but doesn’t overwhelm us with any aspect: there are sexy times, there are romantic scenes, there are angsty internal thoughts, fears, and then some arguments where cocky and sassy clash in intense battles that often ends in the best way… sexy times again. And of course, the requisite Happily-Ever-After that makes you a bit teary-eyed… (Worth it, though!)
If I was to tell you the reason not to buy this book, I’d have struggled with finding one. However, if I was to tell you the reason to read it, a long list would have been written. If you love rom/coms (and a bit of angst), you can’t go wrong with Helena Hunting. By the end of the book, there will be the big, silly grin on your face. It’s just that good!
I absolutely loved this book. To the point that I couldn’t put it down or wanted it to end. I love the way Pierce pushed Rian buttons. She was afraid at first knowing their family history and thinking pierce would leave her but turned out that he loved her and wanted to be with her. Their chemistry was amazing. Their love for one another was indescribable. I didn’t want the book to end. Book provided by Netgalley
“you look like you’re good at breaking hearts and bed frames”
Pierce Whitfield can rock a custom Tom Ford suit, jeans and a t-shirt, or a lime green Speedo with equal success so you can bet Rian doesn’t stand a chance at resisting his assets or his charm! Their first meeting doesn’t exactly go smoothly as an angry Pierce confronts a confused Rian in the middle of the grocery store about hitting his car then taking off without leaving a note. She has no idea what he is talking about, and her opinion of rich entitled hotties is fairly low overall so he is already digging himself a hole. When her twin sister Marley is revealed to be the culprit behind the hit and run on his parked car, he is surprised but recovers quickly. Sassy beautiful women who aren’t afraid to stand up to him are definitely a turn on, and this one is pushing all his buttons in all the right ways so he decides to press his luck and push for a more civilized conversation over drinks. Of course Rian takes offense to what she perceives as an offer to trade sex for repayment of the damage to his Tesla and that hole just got a little deeper!
Rian found out long ago that good looking guys with money spell nothing but trouble, and she doesn’t need any more trouble in her life. Ten years ago, her parents left her and Marley in a world of trouble and debt just as they turned 18, and Rian has been working her butt off to build a better life for both of them while putting as much distance between them and her parents’ criminal past as possible. They are finally on the verge of recognizing their dream to start flipping properties on their own, and Marley’s poor decision is about to put a dent in their checkbook, but Rian is determined to settle up and move on.
Karma and Fate have different plans though because every time she turns around Pierce is there again and no, he is not a stalker! Rian cannot deny the attraction is far from one sided, and eventually he wears her down until she lowers her defenses and gives into temptation- then holy shizz let the hotness commence! Pierce is the complete package of good looks and good heart, but Rian has been burned too many times before to truly let him in. Even as he makes it more and more clear that he is not looking for just a summer fling, she continues to keep her secrets rather than opening up to him and it is guaranteed to bite her in the butt. As Marley notes, Rian would rather self-sabotage anything good that happens to her than actually take a chance on opening her heart and potentially having it crushed again. Of course Pierce has his own issues to contend with, but in the grand scheme of things, his issues are barely a blip on the radar compared to hers.
Of course I Flipping Love You would not be a Helena Hunting story if it wasn’t filled with moments that had me howling in laughter as well as the steamy sexy times! Rian could be the queen of awkward moments as her mouth tends to run before the mental filter kicks in, and I just could not stop laughing along the way. She is not afraid to voice her opinion or hold her ground though, and that fighting spirit is exactly what allowed her to survive and thrive after her parents’ betrayal. I loved seeing a bit more of Amalie and Lex, and overall this story was a whole lot of fun!
I truly believe that Helena Hunting is just pure magic. Everything she writes has the most fantastic characters, wonderful plots, and the best sexual chemistry ever! I Flipping Love You is a MUST read for any Helena Hunting fan!
Rian and Pierce meet in the most unusual way but the sparks are flying from that moment on and I’ve got to say, they stole my heart from that first chapter. Their story was sweet and sexy, there was just a smidge of drama and a whole lot of HOT sex! I loved watching Pierce and Rian keep their work/life balanced and watch them fall so completely head over heels in love with each other. There were plenty of hilarious moments as well as the feel good, sweet moments that Helena always gives us.
I Flipping Love You is the third book in the Shacking Up series and while it can be read as a standalone, why would you want to do that? Go back and read about Bane and Sexy Lexy because I’ll tell you…Pierce is giving them a run for their money! This book was just the perfect romcom/feel good romance I needed. This is the perfect book to kick off summer!
I flipping loved this book! I totally flipped out over the characters! I could do backflips, I love it…..ok, ok, enough with the puns. But this was my first time reading this author and I enjoyed every minute of this smart, well-written rom-com treasure!
Rian (that’s with an “i”) Sutter and her twin sister Marley are “wheeling-and-dealing” realtors in the Hamptons. A scratched Tesla and a case of mistaken identity pings Rian on Pierce Whitfield’s radar. With chemistry off the charts, these two dance around each other in a hysterical and at times emotional way. The blurb gives you the plot, so no additional details from me, but suffice it to say these two each have there secrets that they are keeping to themselves and those secrets aren’t small ones! It is those secrets that drive the plot through a story filled with snappy dialogue and moments of sheer hilarity! Not to mention that chemistry – it was sizzling between Rian and Pierce, who steamed up the pages(not to mention the beach, the kitchen counter, the laundry room dryer….) with sexy talk and action.
Putting the humor and steam aside, I enjoyed the author’s writing style. The book alternated between Rian’s and Pierce’s first person point of view – usually I am not a fan of the first person POV, but it worked very well here. That was another plus for Ms. Hunting on my scoresheet, as I almost always find the first person POV too restricting, leaving me with gaps in my mind as to what the other characters are thinking. But here I felt very invested in the story and fulfilled at the end. To be honest, it did leave me with a hankering for more Helena Hunting stories, so I will definitely check out the first 2 books in this “Shacked Up” series! A+
This book hit my kindle at midnight and I stayed up all night long getting up close and personal with Pierce Whitfield and Rian Sutter. Let me tell you that author Helena Hunting as given us readers another wonderful read based on that fun family yes based from the Shaking Up series. If you have read Hooking Up or Shaking Up we all know Pierce is the lawyer in the family but I had NO IDEA what kind of attorney and why they the family needed him. OH MY No you do not need to have read the first two books to appreciate this one but hey let me just say two words, Helena Hunting… Yep you will want to read the other books. Just saying. Anyways back to THIS book and Pierce. He is in the Hamptons for a reason this summer and it is a hoot and a half. Now, I am not going to share the reason cause for me that was a fun laugh and I want you to enjoy finding out that one yourself. Let’s just say Amilee I will never look at you the same again girlfriend.
Rian is a twin not exactly but very close…and that twin did a hit and run on Pierce’s very expensive car. A week later he sees Rian in a grocery store and thought Rian was the runner… starting to see where this is going… He was attracted to her too. So many more things happen in this book that are kismet or fate to bring them together. But Rian has a huge wall she has built around herself and with very good reason (which of course is in the book). I love that we get to see not only these two characters but we get to see Lawton, Pierce and Amie’s other brother. He is a hippy dippy himself and I am hoping we will get to read a book based on him someday soon. We also have Marley the twin who is the total opposite of Rian plus we get to catch up on some of the characters from Hooking Up like oh I don’t know Sexy Lex and Aimie.
This book is yes a romcom in the true Helena Hunting style but it also has romance and even gives us some real estate info if you look closely. It definitely was worth missing sleep over to read!
Helena Hunting is one of those authors that you just know will provide a sexy, funny, make you unable to put down until you finish book, and she did not disappoint with her newest release I Flipping Love You. Her unbelievable ability to make you fall in love with the characters on the pages is what makes her hold the top spot on my One-Click Author list. The chemistry and heat between Pierce and Rian in this stand alone member of the Shacking Up series was palpable and left me wanting more, more, MORE. Her attention to detail and character development is so vivid that you’re honestly left feeling like the characters are friends you’ve known your entire life.
Pierce Whitfield is the epitome of sexy man, a lawyer who takes a break from that and turns to carpentry work and flipping houses in the Hamptons. He’s not looking for anything but a safe place to reside until the storm of a mistake passes and when he meets Rian he realizes that is not going to be possible. He’s cocky but sweet, gorgeous and also vulnerable. He’s swoon-worthy to say the very least.
Rian Sutter is a real estate agent with a twin who has some secrets of her own and the two of them together create a team you can’t help but root for. I always fall hard for Helena’s leading men and get girl crushes on her heroines and this book was no different. I was laughing from page one and found myself wanting to read slower and slower so that it would last that much longer. Lucky for me there’s always the ability to reread. Which I did. Immediately. I felt connected to Rian with her eye on the prize mentality and no nonsense view while working to achieve her goals, and her worrying.
From the first meeting between Pierce and Rian their playful back and forth and sizzling chemistry makes the reader want to dive deep into their story and cheer on the happily ever after. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. If I had four thumbs I’d put them all way up in the sky for this book.
Bravo Helena! You’ve done it again!
I Flipping Love You was a cute fun read. I hadn’t realized it was part of the the Shacking Up series until I went to post my review and saw it listed as book 3 in the series. Even though it’s book three in the series, it can definitely be read a s a standalone.
Rian and Pierce meet is a funny way. He mistakes her for her twin sister. They have fun banter which was one of first things that hooked me to this story. Rian is fun, sassy, and says the funniest it things sometimes. At first see wants nothing to do with Pierce. He’s sexy and hot but she tries not to like him. They have a few run ins before she gives in to him. Pierce is a nice guy. He comes off jerky at first. Even though he at first mistaken Rian for her sister, he’s attracted to Rian not her sister. I really loved these two together.
I started smiling the minute I read the first few pages of I Flipping Love You. Pierce Whitfield and Rian Sutter meet under unusual circumstances. Their banter and back and forth is hilarious. Their time together sexy and sweet. Pierce is not only hot but he’s persistent and understanding- unwavering in his determination. Rian is sweet, smart and sassy, slightly reserved in giving into the building feelings. Great flow and comical encounters add to this sexy romcom. Definitely a fun and enjoyable read. (
Whenever I open up a Shacking Up book by Helena Hunting I’m looking forward to her charismatic characters, her funny and heartwarming plots, and the sizzling and hot chemistry between the main characters.
I FLIPPING LOVE YOU had all of the above.
It was a sweet and easy romance, with a sexy side that kept me flipping pages. I loved the feel good feel of the story. Especially the main couple, Pierce and Rian (with an i) impressed me with their mature and grounded personalities. They were the heart and soul of the book and they carried the responsibility well.
HH did a fabulous job of making me fall in love with Pierce and Rian. They were drama free, handled sticky events with grace and open mindedness. No rash actions from either one. I can say that I FLIPPING LOVE YOU was a delight from beginning to end. Its my favorite SHACKING UP novel so far, and all thanks to the main couple.
Whenever Pierce and Rian where together the air sizzled and they had a hard time keeping their fingers of each other. But besides the sexy times, the couple really put effort into making their relationship work. I adored that most of all. Both equally thought before they acted, it was honestly refreshing and utterly satisfying. I would have loved to read a bit more about the flipping and remodeling aspect of the plot, but besides that it was a wonderful romance that I can only recommend.
If you love HH’s writing, and you love a good romance that makes you feel good – you MUST give I FLIPPING LOVE YOU a try. It was sweet, passionate, sexy, but also heartwarming and touching. A perfect light-hearted, quick and easy romance for a Saturday afternoon.
I love the premise of this story! Rian and Pierce had chemistry from the start and fate, chance, or whatever you want to call it kept pushing them into each other’s path. Rian was easy to relate to and root for, everyone has a little something from their past that changes who they are and how they live their life. Pierce was charming, funny, cocky, and perfect for Rian.
This is the 3rd book set in this world and another great read! Rian (pronounced Ryan with an i), this made me laugh everytime and Pierce’s story was a fun story! From the way that they meet to their whirlwind relationship, it was a great read.
I loved that Rian is a fierce person. She has some insecurities about her family and things from her past that make relationships hard. When she meets Pierce she is all sass. I loved how Pierce was drawn to her instantly and didn’t give up when he knew that she could be the best thing for him. He pursued her until she gave in. The chemistry was insane and hot between them.
I loved getting a glimpse at Amali and Lex’s life and where they are at. This world is such a fun world and the read is a little lighter which I loved. Some laugh out loud moments. I hope we get Marley and Lawson’s story soon!
I have enjoyed quite a few of Helena Hunting’s books, and really have enjoyed the Shacking Up series, so I was excited about I Flipping Love You. The title alone is attention-grabbing, and describes this book perfectly!
Rian and Pierce meet in the grocery store. Rian had a tough upbringing, and is just trying to pull herself together enough to flip a beach house with her sister. Pierce, too is having a tough time. These two had a huge connection that was undeniable, and this book kept me laughing the entire time!
Helena Hunting continues to write fun, romantic comedies that I can’t get enough of! I definitely recommend I Flipping Love You!
Somehow I didn’t realize until I started reading I Flipping Love You that we had already in a roundabout way met Pierce! He is Amalie’s brother, from Hooking Up!!! Let me just tell you that it pretty much made my day to realize this! It’s the little things in life for me. I absolutely devoured Rian and Pierce’s story.
Rian and Pierce had quite a rocky start and a case of mistaken identity. These two were dynamite together, their sexual chemistry and and compatibility were off the charts even if Rian wanted to deny that they were truly compatible.
One of my favorite things about this story is that it didn’t feel like the obstacles they faced in their relationship were overly contrived. Yes, Pierce is hella wealthy and yes Rian has a crazy backstory, but even with those things in play here, the story felt authentic in a way that a lot romantic comedies can’t quite capture.
I really enjoyed seeing the relationships that both Rian and Pierce had with their siblings, the strong bonds were so enjoyable and really made it fun to read. I’m wondering if Rian’s sister and Pierce’s brother will end up together, although for some reason I have a feeling that they won’t because that feels to predictable. One thing I do know is that if Helena writes it, it will be perfection She has quickly become one of my top authors and auto-buy for me.
Helena Hunting once again wrote a story with characters that you want to be friends with and the kind of love that wish you could find in a hilarious unputdownable book. I Flipping Love You is a must read for all romantic comedy lovers!
Another amazing read by Helena Hunting! This story is equal parts laugh out loud funny and oh so swoony. I adored Pierce, sexy and sweet. Rian is strong and sassy and unlike her original thoughts compatible with Pierce. Hysterical banter and scorching chemistry equals a fantastic read. Highly recommend this book!
Another really delightful read from Ms. Hunting!
From Rian and Pierce’s first encounter I was hooked. I got a real kick out of the way they met, a case of mistaken identity. But can it really be considered “mistaken” when you’re confused for your twin??? Whatever the case may be, that initial meeting set the tone for what was to come…an entertaining, fun, and completely charming love story.
Rian and Pierce may have started off on the wrong foot. And okay, that wrong foot may have continued as they found themselves in competition with each other, but there was no denying the attraction that sparked the moment they met. But try as they might, competitors or not, there came a point when they couldn’t fight their feelings any longer…can you say combustible?!?
I really enjoyed getting to know Pierce and Rian, and their siblings. I loved the flirty banter and the back and forth. I liked that there was more depth to both characters than you’d expect. Pierce is a great guy- so kind and caring, smart and determined, but not afraid to have some fun. Rian is strong and independent, and a bit stubborn. She’s trying to make the best life for her and her sister. The only thing she’s in the market for is the next house they can flip. Until Pierce comes along and then houses aren’t the only thing getting flipped.
I Flipping Love You is a really funny, light-hearted read, a perfect beach read! Or, if you’re like me and can’t stand the beach, a perfect read while sitting inside with the a/c at full blast! Either way, this is a real winner of a book that will have you laughing out loud and swooning your heart out.
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Fantastic, smart, sexy AF characters
Snarky, fun, witty banter
Captivating story—one that will keep you guessing
A full swoon HEA
This is all that you’ll find and so much more in this book! I loved the relationship between Rian and Pierce. Loved how the brought out the best (and sometimes the worst) in each other. I adored how their romance blossomed from antagonism to somewhat liking each other to outright love.
Their relationship as not quick and easy. They both had some demons to slay—some truths to reveal. But in the end it was perfect. And I’m hoping for so much more in this terrific Shacking Up series.
I was beyond lucky to have discovered Helena’s books a while ago and fell in love with her stories!
I was beyond excited to be able to read this newest book, I Flipping Love You.
This story of Rian and Preston has everything a true romantic comedy should have. Laughs, love, swoons and smexiness! With just the right amount of angst thrown in to keep this story flowing and fresh!
Rian has been thrown under the bus by the people who should have stood by her, but she rises from the ashes to become better, stronger and just epically fabulous! She has some deep seated vulnerabilities, and rightly so, some misplaced guilt. When she meets Pierce, he gives her everything she didn’t know she needed.
Pierce! The master of trying to do the whole slow seduction play! Notice I say trying, but boy did those scenes make me swoon and blush! When you are first introduced you are thinking he is the typical arrogant a-hole (as Rian puts it). But he shows Rian so much more of him as the story goes on! And come on, how can you not fall in love with a man who loves to “cuddle you like a motherf..ker”!
Rian and Pierce’s chemistry is magical and they are just what the need for each other! You get a chance to revisit some past characters, which is just lovely! Like a little reunion.
Helena is a must read author for me! She has yet to disappoint in anything she writes! Thank you for your words!
Bancroft has his humor and that BODY, Lex has…all his sexy Lexy-ness, but Pierce….a suave combination of business man meets guy next door HOT! Rian and her twin are trying to finally make a name (their OWN name) for themselves keeping the mess her family left them in the dark. Flipping houses is a delicate endeavor and crunching numbers to get them done is Rian’s specialty; people…that’s all her sister Marley’s area. So when Marley manages to catch the negative eye of one sexy Pierce and he mistakes her for her twin….oh intrigue and hilarity ensue.
Pierce’s relentless pursuit of Rian is filled with some interesting pranks, some peculiar places for steamy scenes, and one crazy brother. Ironically, Pierce and his brother are in the same business and neighborhood as Rian and Marley’s. A mix of office romance with forbidden romance as these two battle for real estate in the Hamptons and each other hearts. A twist of circumstance and readers won’t be sure where loyalties truly lie and if these two can find that elusive HEA after a torrid summer affair.
Hunting puts out fiery after fiery read. Always win a vein of hilarity her books are real romance with an air of lightness one every story. There’s always an ulterior motive, another line of some a-hole character to mess up our hero and heroines carefully laid plans. But Hunting manages to build characters you despise as much as you love. While their stories unfold prepare to fight alongside them as they try to reach their …ahem…climax; these characters will become your beloved friends and you’ll be begging for more!