GabbyMy life isn’t exactly going as planned. I’m basically floating up a certain creek without a paddle. Desperately needing a new place to live, I receive an offer I can’t refuse, and you never look a gift horse in the mouth, right? Unless that particular mouth is connected to an uber sexy manwhore that makes me want to punch him in the face and then kiss him until I pass out from lack of … pass out from lack of oxygen. I must avoid him like the plague.
Chase
Gabby Connor; there is no request too small in my eyes. When I blurt out an offer I know she can’t refuse, I don’t think either one of us realize that our lives are about to change. Something else I didn’t comprehend, how hard it would be to keep my hands off of her, or my mouth, or my… you get the picture. It’s our time, no more hiding or waiting in the wings. I’m pulling out all the stops. I’m tired of being in the friend-zone. It’s time to take what I’ve always wanted.
But nothing is easy for us. Our road is full of twists and turns and a few surprises along the way. When push comes to shove and the cards are thrown on the table, can we navigate a new life, especially when we’re just getting started?
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Just Getting Started is a frenemies-to-lovers romance between Gabby and Chase. If you read the first book in the series, It’s Not Over, you got a good dose of their bickering. Gabby has some preconceived notions about Chase, and she’s convinced herself that he’s a player. Chase has had it bad for Gabby for a while, and while at one point he was every bit the ladies’ man she accuses him of being, he hasn’t been that man in a long while. Chase has seen firsthand the kind of love his friends have, and he realized that was what he wanted. He wants the wife and the family to come home to every night, and he wants it with Gabby.
Gabby is as feisty as she is fiercely loyal. Chase drives her crazy, mostly because deep down she’s very attracted to him and wishes she wasn’t. They’re stuck in this place where they’re not quite friends, but not really enemies. They’re constantly pushing each other’s buttons, and while their bantering is highly entertaining, it’s also its own kind of foreplay. Gabby is in a bad situation though, she’s stuck, and Chase seizes the opportunity to show her that he’s not the player that she thinks he is. But just like everything else between them, it isn’t smooth sailing. There’s twists and turns and bumps in their road.
I devoured Just Getting Started in a day. Gabby and Chase’s love story made my heart happy and kept me smiling the whole way through. Charming, engaging and steamy, I enjoyed everything about this story, and I can’t wait for more from these two authors. Five smooches from me for Just Getting Started by Kaylee Ryan and Lacey Black!
~ Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads
I couldn’t put this book down. Gabby and Chase wow what can I say, there chemistry jumped off the page and their story broke my heart and mended it back together again. Highly recommend this series but you should read It’s Not Over first for the most enjoyment.
After reading the first book in the Fair Lakes series I just had to read the second book! Just Getting Started is the second book in the series and you can read it as a standalone, but I would recommend to read the first book as well.
This story is about Gabby (Gwen’s sister) and Chase. We get to know both characters in the first book and I must say I love the banter between those two from the beginning. Even though they are both quite different they complete each other on so many levels and you just have to fall in love with them.
I honestly can’t praise this story enough it was absolutely perfect. Once I started reading I was immediately sucked into the story and felt invested in the characters lives. I loved how the story unfolded and the ups and downs along with it. Although my heart did break a few times by the end it was repaired again. I absolutely devoured it.
Chase and Gabby are FINALLY heading in the right direction. The chemistry between these two is AMAZING!! Chase totally had me swooning with all his truths. Their story has a few twist and turns that will have you so tangled up you won’t be able to put this book down!
This is the second book written by these two amazing authors and it was even better than the first.
I love their writing style, how they are both so similar that you cannot tell the difference between who wrote which part.
I knew after reading the first book that chase and Gabby’s story would be full of heat and banter, I was not disappointed at all! They were fantastic!
They are only just beginning their official relationship, when they are thrown one whopper of a suprise. It could have broken them, but it didn’t and I loved that.
This story had all the love, chemistry and fun and I have thoroughly enjoyed it!
I cannot wait for the next book these ladies release together.
This book is exactly what you expect from both Kaylee Ryan and Lacey Black, a sexy alpha male with a one track mind…..to win the girl. The girl being Gabby. We met Gabby and Chase in Its Not Over and their chemistry was evident. They have some great banter and loads of pent up frustrations.
This book moves quickly and nothing much derails their relationship despite the surprise baby on the doorstep that allegedly belongs to Chase. Although he doesn’t remember the woman at all. Although this surprise baby romance doesn’t really turn out the way they usually do.
To top it all off we meet a new character to the Fair Lakes World…… Colton, Chase’s older brother. Looks like we will be getting another hot alpha male and a single father to boot and some more time with the rest of the Fair Lakes Crew, I cant wait!
I am so happy we have Gabby and Chase story. I love how these two authors combine their writing to give us such a fabulous book. You have to love a strong Alpha man when he wants something, he will stop at nothing to get it, they have their banter and the chemistry is so there. Dive in and enjoy their story.
Gabby and Chase have been at each other’s throats for years. With her sister and his best friend living their happily ever after, the two have been thrown into a relationship filled with loath and hatred. But when one moment changes that hate into something that resembles love with they both be ready for it? Or will they not want to rock the boat? So enjoyable I will re-read this book again and again. Their antics had me laughing while their love had me swooning. A perfect combination for a wonderful book.
This is a great read. It is part of a series. In order to get a better handle on the characters, I think you should read book 1. I loved Chase and Gabby’s story. The storyline was easy to follow and become invested. There were a few moments where I wasn’t quite sure which direction the book was going to go, but I just kept right on reading to get to the end. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger.
Lacey Black and Kaylee Ryan are probably my favorite author duet! I am absolutely in love with the Fair Lake Series! Chase and Gabby’s story was epic! I could not put this book down! From beginning to end this book was amazing! I loved watching Chase and Gabby fall in love! FIVE STARS!!!
Kaylee Ryan and Lacey Black are quickly become of one of my favorite duos. Their writing seamlessly blends together creating stories that capture you instantly. I’ve been dying to get my hands on Chase and Gabby’s story since they were first introduced. These two have such explosive chemistry that even as enemies you can feel hot hot those spark between them are.
Arguing really is like foreplay with them. They bicker like they’ve been married for years all while Gabby tries to hide her feelings. And let me tell you, while that would usually annoy me the banter these two have while bickering is so hilarious and filled with heat I found myself looking forward to it.
That said, once those walls come down all bets are off and Gabby and Chase become one of the greatest couples ever. Open, honest communication. True beautiful love. Respect. Kindness. They are true couple goals. Life hits them with the most unexpected curveballs and because of the level of love and trust these two have they only come out stronger for it.
This is book two in the series and was just as amazing as the first.
I loved the chemistry between Chase and Gabby and their banter was on point.
I was fascinated by them when I met them in the first book and couldn’t wait to read their story. I knew it wouldn’t disappoint and it didn’t!
Kaylee Ryan and Lacey Black’s writing style are so similar that I couldn’t tell in any way who wrote which part and I think that’s part of the magic. Amazing!!
So glad these two authors continued on from the first book in this series! After we saw Gaby’s sister get her HEA with her husband, I was so excited to see what happened for Gaby and her brother-in-law’s best friend Chase. While Chase was always the biggest player because of his past, he was starting to realize that he wanted what his best friend had, and decided to finally act on his feelings for Gaby. Gaby also has feelings for Chase but has kept them hidden because of his reputation. Not believing he’s changed, she keeps him at a distance until Chase’s life is changed forever by a package dropped off late at night. As she helps him to make heads or tails of the new situation and new normal, she figures out that she has a good guy in Chase and they navigate the new situation together. I was so glad to see these two get their HEA and end up together! With some plot twists that I didn’t see coming, I was so into this storyline! Can’t wait to see who’s next!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Just Getting Started by Kaylee Ryan & Lacey Black is bk 2 in the Fair Lakes Series. This is Chase and Gabby’s story.
This is Frenemies to lovers romance. Gabby is the Gwen’s sister who we met in the book 1 and Chase is Harrison BFF from the book 1. You don’t have to neccesarily read book 1 to read book 2 but it’s is suggested in order to understand the background and backstory.
I liked the chemistry between Chase and Gabby. The heat, drama and heart is beautiful. There is some angst but the feels and steam is amazing. I enjoyed the plot, characters, romance and love. I couldn’t tell which author wrote what. That was fantastic. I liked that because the story was seamless. There is humor, heart, heat and soul. This was an awesome read.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
Chase and Gabby have known each other for a while. Gabby is just trying to get her life together. When Chase offers her a place to stay, what will she do? Chase likes Gabby but she thinks he goes from one woman to another. Can he convince her otherwise?
Once again Kaylee Ryan and Lacy Black’s writing is seamless, their styles blend together perfectly. After reading their first co-write It’s Not Over (Winnie and Harrisons story) I have wanted to read Gabby (Winnie’s sister) and Chase (Harrisons best friend) story. The back and forth picking on and teasing between these two in the first book was 100% foreplay for what was to come. I think Just Getting Started might be even better than the first book in the Fair Lake series. Loved it! Well done ladies!
4.5 Stars
I loved this book as much as the first one in the series. Chase is just yummy. He is so swoon worthy and he is prime book boyfriend material. If Gabby doesn’t want him I’d gladly take him. Gabby and Chase have great chemistry. This book has some twists that were unexpected, but delightful. I would highly recommend this book. It has great great characters with plenty of humor and heart. I easily gobbled up this book. Plus It’s co-written by two of my favorite authors. I truly hope there is more to come from this duo because I just love what they write.
10+ amazing hot stars!! Omg the steam!!! It’s so hot u will be have to wipe down ur mirrors, fanning the air just to see!!! The chemistry is written so well you can feel the temperature risings you read. Then out of nowhere bam just like that the steam dissipates & the shock of life, a big dose of reality happens. The story with it’s unbelievable sweet & sexy that takes us on a ride that I was so not expecting, but loved none the less. I absolutely love how these ladies can weave such a beautiful story. I’m so totally in love with Chase & Gabby. There is no way I can do this amazing story justice! This story leads us in one direction, but then the way the ladies twist into the possibility of what is to come is absolutely brilliant!! I’m already ready for more. I just can’t get enough of these characters!!
I highly recommend this book. Told in dual POV.
Chase and Gaby finally get their story. Chase is a player but is beginning to feel the need to settle down. He decides to take his chance with Gaby. Gaby has feelings for Chase but is hesitant because of his player reputation. The two end up living together and their live will be forever changed due to it. The banter between them was fresh and fun with all the steamy scenes you could want in a story.