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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Oh my… I loved this book so much! It was light, fun, cute, with important topics such as adoption, a whole lot of slow burn, friendship and family. The author did an awesome job and by the end I didn’t want to finish, I kept trying to find a bonus epilogue or something else!
Colton and Ashley had a bumpy start. She was working as a photographer in a wedding when she saw him and right there she knew he was her soulmate. But Colton thought she was unprofessional, crazy with her purple hair and when she needed his professional help as a lawyer he thought she was a little stalker. This soulmate-to-forever, enemies-to-best friend-to-lovers (yeah I can’t even described in one trope, and now I create two!), stole my heart.
I loved Ashley and her personality, she is always happy, with a golden heart, strong and super persistent! All of her shenanigans to win Colton over was super fun and that made me mad at him over how he kept mistreating and hurting her over and over, only because he couldn’t handle his own feelings.
But at the same time, this uptight guy, was so sweet and protective, once he realize his mistakes he was right there to ask for forgiveness. And then enter Cruz, his out of the blue 5 year old son, who was left to him after his mom runaway. Omg! I can’t even start to say how much I loved him, I had tears in my eyes on chapter 20 and learning what he went through with his awful mom. Colton’s instant love for him was so sweet, only made me like him more.
As Cruz usually say, he is my new favorite! I promise you, he is the best kid ever written, and I’ll protect him at any cost, he and his octopus stuff friend Ollie! And I swoon with his relationship with Ashley and Colton. Also, Colton’s moms (yes he had two!) Mama Mel and Mama K were so cool and loving. It was super nice to read Colton and Ashley families story.
The epilogue was perfect and I wish I had more to read, I absolutely love their non traditional family. This book is a spot on and a must read for the fans of this author or who wants to start reading her books.
I loved this so much! Colton and Ashley’s story was so beautifully perfect! I really liked how we got to check up on other characters not only from this series but another as well. Cruz captured my heart from the beginning and I loved watching them become a family. I can’t wait for more from LK Farlow!
Kate never ceases to amaze me with her books. One after another they just get better and better. I whole heartedly loved this book. Ashley is an amazing woman. She knows that Colton is her soulmate even if he’s a major a$$ to her in the beginning. These two were perfection. Loved them. And of course we can’t forget little Cruz. Kate has a way with adding little ones into her stories and making them so much brighter. Cruz with his innocence and his love for his daddy and Ashley was so wonderful to read. Truly a wonderful book. I didn’t want it to end!!
4.5*
I received an ARC of this from Candi Kane PR on behalf of the author.
This is my first read by this author and I have to say, I’m kicking myself right now.
THIS. WAS. AMAZING.
this hate to friends to lovers story with a twist was just what I needed to start my week of right.
Ashley and Colton first meet at Colton’s friend’s wedding and the dislike is at first sight. But when they both end up needing each other for separate things, they are pushed together and, well, things happen.
I have to say the writing flowed so easily for me, I was hooked from the prologue. There was one little thing that took me out of the story, but it wasn’t a plot issue which bumped it down half a star.
This author is for sure on my radar now.
New from LK Farlow!
This book was about Colton the uptight lawyer who worked hard and took everything serious. He was not one that would let loose often and when he meets Ashley, the free spirited wedding photographer who thinks she has an intuition to recognize when a couple is meant to be and she definitely thinks Colton is her one until he opens his mouth. Colton thinks that because Ashley is straight forward and such a free spirit that she is unprofessional and tells her exactly that. To say these two are total opposites is a big understatement but then things happen and they both realize they need each other’s help. The more Colton and Ashely spend together the more Colton starts to relax and realize he needs her and not only that, but he wants her to be a part of his life. I loved this story and both characters were amazing and perfect for each other.
Oh my goodness! I loved loved loved Colton and Ashley! His ego, her belief in soulmates, her patience and love and Cruz was the absolute icing on the cake to this story. I did not want it to end! Another amazing one-click book by LK Farlow!
This has been my favorite book out of the Rebel Love series!
Single Dad? Check!
Sassy heroine? Check!
Uptight Hero? Check!
All the feels, heartache, and a fun sized side character (kid) who has a heart of gold! Oh my Glob, this book will hit you right in the heart and make you fall for all three. This story will also make you want to bang the Hero’s head against a solid brick wall but you know, he will still steal your heart.
I adore the heroine, she has so much depth and feelings within her personality and she has everything that counts in her heart.
I’ve never wanted a character to fall knocked-on-his-butt in love until I was introduced to Colton previously in the series. While he proved himself to be one of the good ones, I started out wanting to smack him upside the head. Ashley was pure goodness down to her soul, and it’s a good thing, otherwise the outcome would have been WAY different. As a wedding photographer, she can just tell when a couple is destined to be together forever, and after meeting Colton she knows they’re soulmates. When Cruz enters the picture in a surprise twist, he ends up being the key that let’s Ashley through Coltin’s barriers. I thought this was a sweet story with lots of heat and heart, another great read by LK Farlow.
I have to say I loved this book and how persistent Ashley was in pursuing her “soul mate”. Cruz melted my heart so much. I fell in love with him every time he spoke. This is one book that is going to be on my top favorite books. I loved this story so much and liked how it wasn’t an easy road for all the characters. I highly recommend this book and author. I will be reading L.K. Farlow again and again.
Ahhhhh! So this seriously sucked me in. Im pretty sure if i didnt have old lady eyes that would have murder me the next morning i would have read this in one sitting in the dead of night. But le sigh im 29 and have to baby the eyes. Anyways moving along! I freaking love Ashley from Mallory’s book! So when we were teased that Ashley would be getting a book. I was so here for that and more!!! Colton, that man …. woah. At first he came off as a huge jerk but what do you expect he’s a lawyer… his day job doesn’t make it easier to see the best of people. Now lets get to the pipsqueak that i swear stole the show and book the moment he stepped into the page. Cruz literally squeezed my mom heart. I just wanted to reach in and hug him from the koment you met and hear more of his life. I was so happy to see how this story came out and i loved the meshing of the series by the author! So so good!
I loved everything about this story. The author wrote another incredible story you will not want to put down. Colton and Ashley had me laughing at their banter and fanning myself at their insane chemistry. Not to mention Cruz absolutely stealing my heart. I kept trying to swipe left hoping there were more pages. You don’t want to miss this out on this story!!
4.5 Star Review Rebel Desire by L.K.Farlow
This is Ashley Murphy and Colton Banks’s story and what an entertaining read this was. I was captivated from the first to the last chapter.
I struggled to relate to Colton at first, he seemed too arrogant and not particularly likeable. However I loved Ashley, she was feisty, sassy and the total opposite to Colton. I loved how when life throws one heck of a curve ball at Colton it is Ashley he turns to for help.
As their friendship develops, so does the chemistry that sizzles between them. There were times that I laughed and times that I was almost in tears whilst reading Rebel Desire but through it all you couldn’t help but cheer for Ashley and Colton to get their happily ever after. Ashley is everything that Colton never knew he was missing from his life and I loved watching their relationship develop.
This was a well written and entertaining story that is heart warming and left me with a smile on my face.
This. Book. Is. Amazing. The tension, the banter, the characters, the story, everything. I completely DEVOURED this story, I knew the moment I picked it up I wouldn’t be able to stop.
I LOVE Ashley. She is a sassy, caring and you can’t help but just love her. Colton is uptight and pretty much a jerk and you kind of want to hate him from the start. These two are complete opposites but I LOVE their chemistry and their banter was hilarious. He pushes her away and yet, Ashley isn’t one to give up and keeps on fighting. When life throws a curveball in Colton’s life, Ashley is the one who is there from the start and really helps him out.
I loved getting to see a whole different side to Colton. He isn’t completely uptight and a jerk, he does have a softer and sweeter side. Of course, over time the chemistry only grew stronger and temptation can only be ignored for so long. Plus, Daddy Colton is H.O.T. Seriously, you’ll swoon over these guys hardcore.
L.K. Farlow wrote a beautiful story with Rebel Desire. If (surprise) single dad rom coms are your jam this one is a MUST READ!
The book was amazing! I have enjoyed Farlow’s past books but theirs something about this one that puts it as my favorite of hers. Rebel Desire by L.K Farlow has honestly risen the ranks and is at the top spot for my favorite, out of all her written works. Its the complexities of the characters that you can relate to while also feeling anger at some of their choices and Farlow does a great job at making you care about Ashley and Colton, and feel desperate for them to come together in a relationship. It’s an honestly amazing book, I highly recommend it!
Another fantastic story in this wonderful series. I was already intrigued by Colton in Rebel Soul but man oh man did his story deal the deal! He seems like such a grumpy guy but then his son shows up and you see the real Colton. He can be sweet, protective and let’s not forget he’s sexy as all get out. Ashley, the “purple haired menace” as Colt thinks of her, is smart, gorgeous, funny, sweet and talented whether it’s photography or baking. Ashley and Colton definitely have a rocky start but their chemistry/connection is too much to ignore. Throw in sweet little Cruz and you have a funny yet sometimes heartbreaking story that you can’t put down.
Rebel Desire
Book 3 Rebel Love Series
LK Farlow
5 Star
This is really so good! Loved it so much! Very amazing swoon worthy read! Very steamy romance! Captivated my interest from the cover (love the lady with purple hair) to the very end! I kept wanting more!
“Jesus Christ, I want this woman so bad I’m feverish and flushed. Too bad the only cure for what ails me is her sweet, tight p**** milking my d*** for all it’s worth.”
“Damn right I love you. Today, forever, and always.”
I can’t recommend this series enough! Go grab it! You won’t be disappointed!
Ashley knew from their first meeting that Colton is her “one.” Too bad Colton fights it tooth and nail. Then along comes little Cruz to shake things up.
Rebel Desire by LK Farlow is a feel-good romance featuring a purple haired photographer and gorgeous, yet stuffy lawyer. This is my first read by this author, but I can’t wait to explore her on kindle! Good, easy read with little drama.
This sexy and hilarious (surprise) single dad rom-com with a side of enemies-to-lovers goodness is guaranteed to have you swoony, laughing.
I read this book in one sitting, I was captivated from the first page to the last line and I really didn’t want Rebel Desire which is Ashley Murphy and Colton Banks story to end, I was left wanting more !
Ashley is everything you want in a heroine, she is strong, sassy and not afraid to go after what she wants and that is the total opposite of Colton who is comes across as a bit standoffish but when he finds himself needing help it’s Ashley he turns to and this is when their friendship starts to blossom. A lot time spent together leads to feelings coming to the surface and Colton realising he may want a relationship with this feisty woman who fights for what she believes in…….
I loved everything about this book, the characters, the journey as Ashley and Colton get to know each other, the sizzling chemistry and the witty banter. Rebel Desire is a fun entertaining read that I highly recommend to all romance lovers.