“You will never mention me or my favors, nor will you disclose what favors we trade. I am a ghost to you.”
Or a genie. I think a genie is way less scary, don’t you?
Kristy Marie brings you a laugh out loud comedy about what happens when a hot mess of a girl takes down the resident bad boy.
It’s official.
I, Ainsley James, am crazy.
Desperate and crazy.
It’s the only explanation as to why … crazy.
Desperate and crazy.
It’s the only explanation as to why I’m nauseous, standing outside Maverick Lexington’s door.
I mean, it’s possible the stories about his deck of playing cards—with the words IOU scrawled across the back—are just rumors of the ruthless quid pro quo deals he barters.
But the flutters in my stomach know better.
Maverick is as cold as they come.
But, I need one of those cards.
I NEED to owe Maverick Lexington a favor…
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There was not one thing I didn’t love about this book. I devoured it, staying up until the wee wee hours of the morning to finish it after I got my own words in for the day. I am officially a Kristy Marie addict.
You know when a book is epically beautiful and downright hilarious when, by the end of reading it, you are positively glowing… Well, that is the feels I have from reading this book. It’s been a couple of days since I have read IOU but I am still high from the endorphin rush. I am giddy! I had a constant smile on my face throughout this whole book.
Maverick and Ainsley are characters that you will undoubtedly fall in love with. If you think you already have a favorite character from one of Kristy’s books, someone that you compare characters to, then prepare for your loyalty to be tested. Mine was and I failed because Maverick and Ainsley are my ultimate OTP. Ainsley is unlike any character you have read before. She is a mess. A perfect quirky mess! I was constantly laughing at the stuff that came out of her mouth. I loved being in her head. She is witty and wacky and although Maverick scared her, she was completely herself. And that is what made Maverick fall in love with our little firebug.
Maverick, oh Maverick, oh Maverick… So grumpy… So closed-off… So sexy… So my new favorite! He was so perfect for Ainsley. They balanced each other. He was such a mystery and puzzle that I wanted to crack. The method behind his IOU’s was ingenious! I so desperately wanted to know why Ainsley was at Maverick’s door! That blurb was during me crazy. I had this picture, in my head, of what Maverick is going to be like and how he is going to behave and in certain aspects he was like that but he still surprised me. I was captivated by him.
I loved the fact that Mav and Ain’s relationship was not rushed. It had a slow burn feel to it.(I’m a total sucker for that btw.) We got to feel what they felt. It was a journey that we got to be a part of.
Kristy deviated from her normal genre and our favorite marines and decided to try something new–to give us something new to experience–and it paid off. This is book that you can’t help but fall in love with.
One of my all time favorite couples!!! Fun, Fresh and so many laugh out loud moments!!! I want Ainsley to be my bff!
This story delivered a fresh and original storyline with laughter and feels that I have come to expect from the author. I wouldn’t mind owing favors to the one and only Maverick Lexington! This hot AF card/loan shark has all the right moves. He’s the king of favors and he always cashes in!!!
Maverick is the guy you seek out on campus when you need something. He’ll make it happen, but there is always a price to be paid. He’ll help you out and you’ll owe him a favor whenever he decides to call it in. The man is clever. He knows exactly how to get what he wants.
Ainsley is quirky, a little bit crazy (but the good kind), and a whole bunch of fun! I adored her. She’s just been screwed over by her long time boyfriend and her roommate. Now with no place to live, she’s looking for the guy that makes things happen. He’s her last hope.
Maverick is willing to help, but it’s going to cost her. He never agrees to a favor without getting what he wants. Mav just took on more than he ever expected. This is one IOU that’s life changing.
I read IOU in one sitting because I was swept up in this super fun and sassy romance. The story brings us some of the best secondary characters that you’ll absolutely love. The build up and tension between Maverick and Ainsley was straight up HOT! There was such incredible wit, interlaced with emotion and constant laughs. The author kept a smile on my face the entire time and I LOVED these characters.