As a wedding photographer, it’s no surprise that Ashley Murphy, despite her perpetual singleness, is a little in love with love.When she catches a hunky best man checking her out while on the job, her heart all but shouts, “He’s the one”. Until he opens his mouth. Colton Banks is a cocky lawyer with a mean streak a country mile wide.Colton prefers order to chaos. He believes there’s a time and … there’s a time and place for everything, so when a lilac haired hottie sends him a flirtatious wink while she’s on the job, he’s less than impressed.
When she shows up at his office a week later asking for legal help, his first instinct is to send her packing. But day after day, she returns, finding new elaborate ways to break him down.
It’s not until a life-altering surprise shows up on Colton’s doorstep that things start to change. Ironically, the answer to his problem may be his incredibly annoying, free-spirited new “friend.”
Complications. Lust. Attraction. Love.
As their tenuous friendship grows, the chemistry between them becomes a raging inferno, and everyone knows you can’t deny your rebel desires.
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A very loving story!!
Tears, Laughter and lots of shouty cap messages to the author is how I spent the evening sucked in this book and why it’s almost 3 am and I’m laying here so sad it’s over.
I love Ashley’s quirkiness! She is a strong and passionate woman about her job and the people in her life. A mama bear from the beginning.
* This man makes me want to commit felonies—you know, like murder. I wonder, since he’s my soulmate, could it be classed as a crime of passion?*
Colton Banks is a man of many layers. Hard on. The outside, a crazy sweet tooth and stubborn as hell. But when those layers begin to peel, holy crap talk about ALL THE FREAKING FEELS! But don’t worry, this broody lawyer will have you shouting *newsflash asshole* plenty of time.
Ashley and Cruz fill the pieces Colton never knew were missing.
Not only is colton about to sweep you off your feet, so is his son.
* Ashley…she has a fire to her and as much I keep fighting it, I kind of like the burn.*
What a sweet swoony ride. I really loved this read. He had a broody hot hole Colton, his enemy Ashley, and Cruz. I was skeptical at first thinking this was going to be a push and pull book for the entire read, but adding Cruz really cut down on that. I loved Cruz and the way he changed the characters for the better. Great Read. I wanna hang out with Ash.
Rebel Desire is number 3 in this series and they just keep getting better and better. I absolutely loved this story! L.K. Farlow is one of my go-to authors and Rebel Desire is one of the many reasons why I jump at the chances to read her stories.
Rebel Desire is well written story and its plot is great. It will give you all the feels. An emotional and heart-warming story with complex lovable characters. I really enjoyed it!
Another 5 star read for this series. I loved it . I couldn’t put it down. I would definitely recommend this book , series and author. I can’t wait to see what book is next.
Calling Agent Purple! This is a quick story…a quick, laugh your head off story. There is a cantankerous attorney, a purple haired photographer and an adorable 5yr old boy. I really enjoy this author’s writing and recommend her books if you love rom-com.
Holy Cow!! I freakin loved this book! Rebel Desire was the perfect read right now. It provided a getaway to the phenomenal little world that LK Farlow has created with her Rebel books, and I for one will take a trip there any day of the week!
Colton Banks is gorgeous. But He is also moody, rude and wound tighter than a clock. He’s super successful in his life and he didn’t get that way by not having good instincts. The first time he meets Ashley, he thinks there’s something off and unprofessional about her, so he tells her so which sets off a chain of beautiful “banter o’ hate” back and forth for chapters to come!
When his life is suddenly flipped on its axis the beautiful Lavender haired beautiful is a saving grace in helping him to adjust to all the new changes he’s suddenly facing.
Ashely’s character was Bomb! She was sassy, and fun. She stood up to Colton when he was sully and being all jerky. From the first moment she saw him, she knew he was her soulmate, therefore she was persistent. It was fun to read how she broke him down. All the little things she did to make him let up on his stubborn streak made me seriously lol. When they did things together, even if they weren’t “officially a couple” they were absolutely precious.
Colton as the H is just enough of a horse’s rear that you despise him a little at the beginning, but you start to see little glimpses of why he’s the way he is and you get to witness his transformation when he’s brought to his knees by a life changing event and a phenomenal woman.
Ashley aka “Agent Purple” as our h is loving, and patient, sweet, fun and sassy. She is everything Colton didn’t know he needed in his life. I love the fiery persistence this woman had and how she could always remain focused on who was most important and not always get caught up in her own feelings. For that alone she deserved everything good in life and more!
I don’t really want to say anymore as to not give anything away. But I will say in closing. This is a fantastic frenemies- to-lovers book that I could read over and over again.
Five 005 Stars
Super cute enemies to lovers story!!
When Ashley meets Colton at a wedding she is the photographer for, she feels an immediate connection to him and knows he is the one for her. However, Colton does not see it that way AT ALL. He is annoyed by how unprofessional he sees the “purple haired menace.” But when circumstances keep throwing these two together, Colton slowly warms up to Ashley’s unique ways and this unlikely pair has amazing chemistry. Can these opposites make it as a couple?
I loved this story! I was immediately drawn in to this book and loved these characters!! Colton’s son, Cruz, is so adorable and was one of the stars of this story as well. If you enjoy romcoms with a side of heartwarming sweetness, this is definitely the book for you!
LK Farlow gives readers another amazing book! It gives all the feels! Ashley and Colton… I love them. What I love is how genuine this book is. Colton is uptight…. we see why… and Ashley is just amazing and a beautiful soul!! Through in Cruz and all of their amazing friends and this book is incredible!!
I loved watching Colton fall for Ashley and realize all that she was to him!!
I cannot tell you how much I loved this book! Cocky Carlton starts off as a bit of an uptight ass, but manages to redeem himself throughout the book. Ashley is fun, flirty, strong willed and kind, with a heart of gold. Yet the one person who will steal your heart is Cruz, Colton’s son, He is just so cute and lovable. This story is beautifully written, and had me laughing one minute, and tearful the next. Although this book is a standalone, I love how we get to catch up with characters from other LK Farlow books. I highly recommend this as a must read, and look forward to reading more from LK in the future.
When I found out Colton was getting a story just shortly after reading Rebel Soul, I was all for this book and so ready for it. When I found out who the heroine was, I was over the moon and so excited. The synopsis just makes you want to read Rebel Desire and the hints Kate dropped about the book had me on the edge of my seat waiting to get this one. Let’s just say I wasn’t disappointed in the least when I read it!
I adored this book so dang much! It had all the feels and even had me tearing up at times. I loved Ashley from the start. She wanted someone and believed she was supposed to be with him and went for it. She did what she could to get Colton to like her and take her case but she didn’t let him keep walking over her just because she believed he was her soulmate. She was nice as long as she had to be but the way Colton acted was so annoying. He kept jerking her around and I wanted to kick him in the shin every time he’d start something with Ashley only to pull back because he was scared or thought it was wrong for them to compromise their relationship since he was her attorney. Ashley was as patient and understanding as she could be but I was glad she wasn’t a pushover. She didn’t let Colton get away with the way he treated her.
I didn’t understand why he was such an a** to Ashley from the moment he met her. It wasn’t until near the end that we kind of find out why he behaved the way he did and it still didn’t really explain things. He was just a butt who made a lot of assumptions about Ashley and refused to give her a chance. He finally gave in to being her attorney after she brought him an amazing shot of him and his friend that she took at said friends wedding. He kept going back and forth but once he finally decided to just stop fighting things, I was a lot happier with him. My knee jerk reaction to kick him was on a lot during this book. Ashley and Colton were a good couple and complimented each other well. They were opposites but it worked for them once Colton accepted his fate, lol.
Cruz was my favorite character in the book. Once he came on the scene, he took over the story and I am so glad he did. He was such a sweet little boy who endured too much in his short life. His backstory was heartbreaking and I loved how patient, loving, and supportive Ashley and Colton were with him. They did things at his pace and just tried to show him how much they care about him and change his way of thinking when it came to the things he did. There was a scene that had me crying because I hate seeing a little kid in pain and mistaking normal emotions for something bad just because of how he was raised. Colton and Ashley were the perfect parents to this little boy and even when they were having relationship issues they both stayed in Cruz’s life. Ashley was such a good person that I knew she’d stick around for that little boy regardless of what happened between her and Colton.
I loved the supporting cast in this book as well. It was nice seeing West, Stacia, and their son along with AJ. Getting to see Natalie, Tatum, and Mallory was the icing on top of the cake. This was one of my top reads of 2020 so far and I loved these characters! The story was well done with an amazing group of characters and one of my favorite tropes. I can’t wait to see what Kate comes out with next!!!
*I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
Loved it, right from the start I was hooked.
Two people who are complete opposites yet the attraction is undeniable! Throw in an adorable little boy who from the get-go grabs a hold of your heartstrings and doesn’t let go.
Colton Banks is a closed-off lawyer whose world is turned upside down by a purple-haired wedding photographer and a son he never knew existed.
A wonderful story of love, laughter, and opening your heart, once you do the possibilities are endless and so fulfilling.
Reviewer: Natalie
I loved Colton and Ashley’s story! It had so much angst. I couldn’t put it down until Volton finally came to his senses. Cruz was such an added bonus to the story. I fell in love with him. I didn’t want the story to end
4 Cranky Stars
I’m not going to lie but I didn’t like Colton for a good half of his book, and I wasn’t happy that Ashley kept her faith going when it came to him. He was rude and abrasive, and I wasn’t sure he could be redeemed. Ashley honey I wanted you to grow a backbone and say hey don’t talk to me that way. Yet redemption happened and I guess it was good that Ashley kept the faith enough for both until he was ready. Also why did I continuously read his name as Carlton Banks?
Ashley is a spitfire with lavender hair and an eye for photography. She first meets Colton at a wedding she is photographing for a friend. It didn’t go so well but she was determined. When a jilted client sets out to sabotage her business, she enlists the help of Colton who is an attorney. He shuts her down, but she is persistent. She knows he is the one for her and she will make him see it. Colton is a no-nonsense guy his whole day is planned down to the minute. He has no time for romantic entanglements especially with someone like Ashley. When she waltzes into his office unannounced he knows he is in for a heck of a ride but Ashley won’t be the only disruption to his perfectly crafted life.
Like I said I was meh on Colton but toward the end when he got his head out his butt he did a good job. I could see why she could love him. I liked that Ashley was unapologetically herself. We also get to see some characters from books past along with new ones. Rebel Desire is another small town romance packed with frustration and humor and sexy times in the L.K. Farlow style we all love.
Loved it, right from the start I was hooked… two people who are complete opposites yet the attraction is undeniable! Throw in an adorable little boy who from the get go grabs a hold of your heart strings and doesn’t let go. Colton Banks is a closed off lawyer whose world is turned upside down by a purple haired wedding photographer and a son he never knew existed. A wonderful story of love, laughter and opening your heart… once you do the possibilities are endless and so fulfilling.
LK Farlow has written a beautifully sweet Rom Com that will leave you with a perpetual smile on your face. Colton and Ashley couldn’t be more opposite, but they are utterly perfect for each other. This is just the story that is needed right now, it will without a doubt leave your heart happy.
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When you first met Colton in previous books he always came across as a huge ass and he’s not any different in this one LOL. When he first meet’s Ashley it’s at his best friend’s wedding and needless to say it’s a rocky introduction. I loved Colton’s brash personality and that he has this wall in place, this made it so much sweeter when Ashley slowly breaks it down one bit at a time.
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I loved Ashley she’s this quirky photographer that believes in Soulmates and love at first sight. Yes, she is a little much and is very determined when she puts her mind to something. But it’s all those quirks that have you falling for this girl. She is beyond sweet and has the absolute biggest heart which you see consistently especially when Cruz is in the picture. Her love for that boy outweighs all others and it’s that acceptance of him without a second thought that shows you how good of person she is.
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Cruz just about tore my heart to shreds. What this poor boy had to live through was enough to make this mamas heart bleed out. All I wanted to do was wrap this beautiful soul up and keep him safe and warm. The immediate connection between Cruz and Colton made my heart weep. The situation could have gone any number of ways. But Colton steps up without a thought and does everything that he can for this boy. This makes you fall a little bit more in love with Colton.
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This book is the perfect lightweight read. Even with Colton’s prickly behavior you can’t help but love him and his journey with Ashley. LK has created Rom Com gold with this one that is sure to leave you just a little bit lighter than when you started. If you love low angst with a grumpy hero and a quirky heroine than this book is for you.
5 He’s Her Soulmate Stars!!!
There are so many things I loved about this book!!! Ashley is a beautiful, talented and quirky young woman that believes in soulmates and listening to her gut so when she first meets Colton at a client’s wedding that she’s the photographer at, one look at this oh so handsome and sexy man she just KNOWS he’s THE ONE!!!
The problem is, not only is Colton not interested in hearing this from her he thinks she’s just this side of looney LOL… and so their story begins. What starts as Ashley trying to convince Colton to help her with a legal problem and her ways of trying to see him had me chuckling at times, I mean she’s relentless in her desire not only for him to really see her, but also she desperately needs her help.
There’s no denying the connection they have and as much as Colton doesn’t want to admit it, he’s drawn to her purple hair and sweet nature and he’s not exactly sure what to do with his feelings. And then one night Colton’s life takes a complete 360 and he’s in need of her advice….little does he realize that the more time they spend together the more he’s falling for her.
These two banter like it’s nobody’s business. They challenge each other and they love wholly and with everything they have. We see this in their connections to other characters and their friends. I so loved how Ashley was able to see through Colton’s “crankiness” to what’s really beneath his façade; a loving man that has so much to give someone but is a little afraid to get hurt. She has a way about her that allows him to see the good side of things rather than being critical or judgemental.
Throw in a sizzling chemistry that can no longer be denied and they really are soul mates. Throw in some secondary characters and references to people and places I’ve fallen in love with in previous books by Ms. Farlow and I’m a very happy camper!!
What an absolute perfect story. I was hooked straight away. Although a few times I did want to smack Colton upside the head. I loved how the storyline developed and the twists and turns throughout were just perfect. An absolute must read.
This book was a fun read. It gave me all the feels! I really enjoyed the banter between the characters.