All her life, Lexi Summer has dreamed of one thing: to become a mother. As the youngest of six, she’s accustomed to the chaos and camaraderie that comes with a big family, which is why she has been anxious to get a jump on this next phase in her life. She thought she had it all: the perfect house, husband, and future. Until one secret rips it all apart.Nothing in Linkin Stone’s life has been … has been easy. Raised by a single mom, working two jobs, and helping with his much younger twin brothers which keep him on his toes. He busts his butt to right the wrong of someone from his past and keep the ones he loves safe. He doesn’t need anyone or anything. But that all changes the moment he meets his sexy, feisty neighbor, Lexi.
When fates collide, two people on separate paths suddenly find themselves traveling the same road. Could an easy friendship turn into something more? Or in the end, will their decision kinda create one big mess?
*Though part of a series, this book can be read as a standalone. It is intended for those 18 and over due to graphic language, descriptive sex, and the world’s most inappropriate grandparents.
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Omg can I please adopt Orval and Emma! I was laughing out loud while reading this. I loved this book so much I had to go and get the rest of the series . These sisters have an amazing and loving bond . And the men in their lives are sexy and defiantly have a sense of humor. I mean how could they not with grandparents like Orval and Emma we should all be so lucky
My Kinda Mess is the 4th book in the Summer Sisters Series, and my admiration for Lacey just keeps growing!! Lexi thought she had everything she could ever want, a job she loves, a nice home. She’s not very happy with her marriage though, her husband doesn’t make her a priority. His work is his everything, then Lexi discovers a secret that changes everything. She goes and stays at her twin sisters apartment where she officially meets her sexy neighbor Linkin. She doesn’t like him at first, or at least that’s what she keeps telling herself Lol she thinks he’s cocky, full of himself…and yes, she thinks he’s sexy with all his tats. She soon discovers that he’s a pretty good guy and enjoys spending time with him…then he meets the grandparents, which is always laugh your ass off hilarious, extremely uncomfortable because you just never know what is going to come out of their mouths!! Lexi is impressed that Linkin doesn’t run screaming, that he sticks around. I loved this book, and would recommend to everyone to read this!! I would read these books in order, they are so awesome so you will want to anyway!
I loved everything about this book!! I love returning to this wonderful small town with the most inappropriate grandparents!! I can’t help but fall even more in love with every couple!! This book had me swooning hard!! I loved Linkin and Lexi!! I loved their banter and their chemistry!! There were parts in this book that had me laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. This was another wonderful book by Lacey that I couldn’t book down and I am already excited for the next one!!
This is book 4 in the Summer Sisters series. All of the books tie in together, immersing you in a world where family is the most important thing and support is given without question. While the book can be read as a standalone, there are characters and events that refer back to previous stories. Awesome all on its own, its much better read as a series.
OMG! Linkin is just….Swoon! A bad boy with a soft heart, every girl’s secret wish! I just can’t get over how sweet he is with his mom and brothers! A hard worker, doing more than his fair share to help his mom out. I can’t think of another way to say it but….HOT!!!! And those brothers of his are a riot! I just could not stop laughing at their antics!
Lexi is a good girl, who craves a wild side. After a disappointing marriage and a hurtful breakup, she deserves some good in her life. She has dealt with so much to get to the point in her life that she is happy with herself.
There was more than a few times while reading this book that I just burst out into uncontrollable laughter (mostly from the actions and comments of the grandmother! She is just hilarious!) This was an incredibly entertaining read, as is the entire series, and definitely one I’d recommend if you are looking for something to brighten your day and put you in a better mood!
Amazing series
I was lucky enough to start with Abby and Levi and when I was finished i thought I would go back and start at book one but Lexi pulled me. I wanted to know her story and what happened to her marriage and if she would get a happily ever after. The best part though was there was no big break up or parting of ways drama before happily ever after. Everything just flowed nicely. I know I should definitely go back to book one but I’m off to read about AJ!
My kinda book! I love this series, and My Kinda Mess is one of my favorites. I loved Linkin. He is THE BOOK BOYFRIEND! Linkin and Lexie heat up this book. I love that it is low angst. I love the feeling of family. BUT, MOST of all, I love the grandparents. This book will cause you to smile and even give you some giggles. Great storyline. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger, but we know that AJ’s book is next.
4.5 Stars
I’ve yet to read a title by Lacey Black that I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed. My Kinda Mess, is the fourth title in the Summer Sisters series and features Lexi and Linkin. A sweet, fun, steamy, heat filled read that is full of emotion, and humour. A friends to lovers romance, with twists and turns aplenty. The chemistry between Lexi and Linkin, is palpable, passionate, steamy and intense.
I was intrigued by Lexi’s character in the previous titles and couldn’t wait to read her story after her twin sister Abbi found her happy ever after My Kinda Song.
My Kinda Mess is a captivating, and entertaining read with characters that are completely endearing. Lexi is strong, feisty and independent, and stubborn, she knows just what she wants, being love and family. Lexi’s deepest desire is to become a mother, and she’s not afraid to go after her dreams. Linkin is an enigmatic character, a sexy, tattooed, motorcycle riding bad-ass, who is complete sweetheart and oh so swoon worthy, working two jobs in order to reduce the burden on his mother. He happily cares for his rambunctious and precocious younger twin brothers just to give his single mother a break.
The banter is what keeps me coming back for more of this series, each title is full of fun, flirty, witty commentary and the innuendo and inappropriate antics and suggestions, leave you laughing out loud.
I will be eagerly awaiting the next title in the Summer Sisters series, and cannot wait to see the remaining sisters find their happy ever after.
Lexi Summer thought she had it all – the perfect job, house and husband. All that was missing was a baby. But one secret ruins her dreams and makes her realize that her life wasn’t what she pretended it was. She’s ready to make a big change, and it doesn’t include having a man in her life.
Linkin Stone hasn’t had an easy life, but he’s doing okay. He’s helping his single mom out as much as he can with her debts and his twin 8 year old step-brothers. He works multiple jobs and keeps to himself . . . that is until he runs into his sassy new neighbor.
Their friendship starts to grow, as does their off the charts chemistry. When Linkin realizes Lexi wants a baby more than anything, he offers to help with that, as well as be a part of the baby’s life. Can they both move forward from their pasts to find a future together even if it wasn’t what they were originally looking for?
This was book four in the series (each book focuses on a different sister’s romance) but was easily read as a standalone. That being said, I loved it so much, I can pretty much guarantee I will be backtracking for the rest of the books in this series.
Lexi and the rest of the Summer sisters are a sassy and feisty bunch. They know what they want and go after it. They love and support one another in all things – even if it’s going out and having a good time! Linkin is a sweetheart of a guy. He may look like a tatted up bad boy, but he works hard to care for those he loves and puts his own life on hold to help his mother and brothers. I truly love this couple together! Watching them learn to trust one another as their relationship grows was fun and heart warming.
This book was an amazing boost to my mood and attitude! It’s a fantastic love story in many ways. Sister love. Romantic love. Family love. This book displays it all from a new romance to a couple in their 80s that are still spicier than a lot of couples I know. With a dirty talking grandma that definitely enjoys “the sex” there were a lot of laugh out loud moments. It was also romantic and sweet, sexy and steamy and just a downright fun and enjoyable read! 5 Stars
6 Hearts
My Kinda Mess is Lacey Black’s newest book in the Summer Sister series. I’m a huge fan of Lacey’s work. Her heroes and leading ladies in particular. She writes realistic characters who you want to be your friends. Or more than friends! My name is Kara and I’m a book whore. I’m in love with Linkin Stone. Yes, I know I said I loved Dean and Luke but that was just puppy love. My love for Linkin is grown up love. Smoldering love. All-encompassing love. I’m not sure if it’s his sexy smile, his delicious arms, his blue collar hands, the sexy way he talks or his enormous…heart. He’s the complete package. We briefly met him in My Kinda Song and I knew he was going to be something special. Lexi is now living in Abby’s apartment and Linkin is her neighbor. How convenient! The moment Linkin met Lexi he wanted her. She’s feisty and gorgeous, what’s not to like? Since she’s living next door he vows to get her. Lexi is guarding her heart but her traitorous body wants nothing but Linkin Stone. With his sexy body and soulful brown eyes, she’s not sure she can resist him forever. And why should she. She wants to live life to fullest and finally get her dream. Will Linkin be the man she needs? Can he get her to trust again? My God, I loved this story. It’s my favorite of the series. There’s just something about Linkin and Lexi together that’s pure magic. They are funny, sexy, endearing, silly and they just fit. Linkin’s brothers also stole a piece of my heart! They remind me of my twin boys! Overall, I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered, laughed some more and found myself wanting more! Linkin Stone is my kinda man.
First FIVE STAR read of 2018!!!
Lacey Black is a NEW TO ME Author and I must admit before I even finished this book I added the other books in the series to my TBR shelf.
Fantastic characters that had me laughing out loud so much I was getting looks from the people around me. Seriously Lexi’s grandparents are the best and once I told my DH a bit about the book he pointed out to me that her grandparents are a LOT like an aunt and uncle of mine and that only made me laugh harder because it is so true.
When Lexi and Linkin met they didn’t hit it off, I wouldn’t say this is an enemy to lovers story because they weren’t that bad they just rubbed each other the wrong way is all. But that started to change when Lexi moved into her sister Abby’s apartment which is right across the hall from Linkin. There was a slow simmer that turned into a raging boil of attraction. I really enjoyed both characters and while they each had some issues going on in their lives they did what needed to be done in order to get the issue behind them.
Lexi’s ass of an ex-husband (or soon to be ex-husband) was really pathetic the guy totally screwed up and was dumb enough to think Lexi wouldn’t find out. But you know what they say about things happening for a reason, well their separation happened because Linkin is the better man for her.
I am really looking forward to going back and reading the three books that came prior to this one and I look forward to the others that haven’t gotten their HEAs yet. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for your next book boyfriend because Linkin is definitely book boyfriend material!!!
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book**
Lexi Summers had a plan for her life and one piece of paper blew all of those plans away. Determined to achieve her goals, she never expected the hot mechanic next door to be a part of the grand plan.
Linkin Stone can’t quit thinking about the “firecracker” on the other side of his apartment wall. Working two jobs and helping care for his twin brothers, should keep him occupied but he can’t help himself when it comes to her.
This is the fourth book in the Summer Sisters series. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one as the author planted a nice Easter Egg in the previous book. Each book should be read in order as they are all intertwined and pick up where the other leaves off.
I wasn’t too sure what to think of Lexi before this one started. She seemed self-assured and very independent from My Kinda Song. I truly loved getting know her. And that sexy mechanic? Girls, he will set your kindles on fire! I was also treated to more of the grandparents antics and laughed out loud several times. I like how the author handles both the serious as well as the comedic aspects of this storyline.
I have read all of this author’s other books, as she is one of my top go to authors. I don’t even bother with the blurb as I know going in I will love it. I highly recommend this book, well this series.
So by this point, I am sure that everyone knows that I am a HUGE Lacey Black fan. I mean technically, I am more of her number one stalker these days because I mean let’s face it, not many authors can write about completely inappropriate grandparents all the while building a love story between the world’s hottest swoon-worthy men, and the most kind hearted beautiful women ever, and when I say ever, I mean in the history of ever-dom. She tackles issues that most authors are afraid to even come close to, and does so, with so much emotion and hilarity that it leaves you wanting more. Like so much more, that it leaves you with the BIGGEST book hangovers and unable to find another book that keeps your attention, just like with My Kinda Mess. I am officially in- love with all the sisters from the sister series including their men, and especially Linkin from My Kinda Mess. Gosh, I just wanna wrap him in my arms and never let go. So Congrats again Lacey for writing another best seller.
As most of you know Lexi is a twin to Abby, and has four other sisters who each either have their own HEA’S or is gonna get their own in this series. She is the hair stylist in the family, and is the sister who thought she had the perfect wedding and house but one secret ripped away her once thought perfect marriage and a dream that she has had since she could play with baby dolls. Wanting to continue her life, and move on to the next phase in her life she sets out to be the go-getter she is with the help of her family and friends nothing is gonna step in the way.
Linkin isn’t your typical hero. Even though he has the tattoos and a set of sexy abs that every girl dreams of, he is a HUGE family man. That will do any thing to help his mom and brothers. He works two jobs and is trying to make peace with the past all the while trying to keep his family safe. He knows that he doesn’t have the time or devotion to give to a woman so he just lives each day to the next.
BUT… Everything changes when they meet as neighbors. When you have two people going through the motions, and seemingly different paths, they can’t help but to build a friendship. A friendship that could potentially turn into more. But when life throws it’s usual curveball, can they survive the mess?
I absolutely adored this story. It is now my favorite series to date. Lacey knows how to make you laugh, how to make you cry, and how to make you fall in love with EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER she writes about!! I can not wait for AJ and Meghan’s stories.
OMG, this series, the Summer Sisters, is soooooo good, I can’t even TELL you how AWESOME ALL the books have been!!! THIS book, My Kinda Mess, is MY personal fave to date! Lacey has been one of my TOP FAVE authors for some time and she has a way of hooking you in the very first chapter that very few others are able to do!
Lexi Summer, after discovering the devastating secret that destroyed her marriage to Chris (A**hat Extraordinaire), she moves out and on with her life. She’s ALWAYS wanted to be a mom and she’ll resort to a sperm bank to do it (donor #G45629)! That is, until she meets her sexy-as-sin, SMOKIN hot neighbor, Linkin Stone and the attraction between them is OFF-THE-CHARTS INSANE!!!! Lexi doesn’t need or want to get involved with ANYONE, let alone a stone-cold FOX like Linkin….you KNOW what they say about best laid plans, right? As for Linkin, he’s not ready or willing to get involved with ANYONE…he’s got enough on his plate, working two jobs, helping out his single Mom with his eight-year-old twin brothers and paying off a debt that isn’t even HIS! But, there’s just something about his new neighbor that turns his life upside down and makes him WANT things he never even KNEW he needed!
Lexi and Linkin’s love story is FILLED with ALL the FEELS…the drama, the HILARIOUSLY inappropriate Grandparents, the sexy banter, the LOVE that this family has for one another and the HOTTER-THAN-HAWT sexcapades that makes THIS book one of my ALL-TIME favourite Lacey Black reads!!!
This is book 4 in the Summer Sisters series. All of the books tie in together, immersing you in a world where family is the most important thing and support is given without question. While the book can be read as a standalone, there are characters and events that refer back to previous stories. Awesome all on its own, its much better read as a series.
OMG! Linkin is just….Swoon! A bad boy with a soft heart, every girl’s secret wish! I just can’t get over how sweet he is with his mom and brothers! A hard worker, doing more than his fair share to help his mom out. I can’t think of another way to say it but….HOT!!!! And those brothers of his are a riot! I just could not stop laughing at their antics!
Lexi is a good girl, who craves a wild side. After a disappointing marriage and a hurtful breakup, she deserves some good in her life. She has dealt with so much to get to the point in her life that she is happy with herself.
There was more than a few times while reading this book that I just burst out into uncontrollable laughter (mostly from the actions and comments of the grandmother! She is just hilarious!) This was an incredibly entertaining read, as is the entire series, and definitely one I’d recommend if you are looking for something to brighten your day and put you in a better mood!