When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents itself, a person should take it, right? Especially if the person is a fresh-out-of-grad-school psychologist.The offer was simple… treat a popular actor for one month of intensive, in-house therapy. The catch? No one can know, which seems easy-peasy to the super-ethical Dr. Vanessa Taylor. She just has to convince the super-sexy, dimpled, chiseled and … chiseled and charming action star Riley Tate to accept her help. And she has to stay upright around him…
… and fight her attraction to him…
… and not freak out in front of him…
… and not lick his abs…
… oh yeah, and not fall for him.
Vanessa should just give up an go home to Texas, unless Riley can convince her to take a chance on something she never thought she would want.
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Riled Up is Robin Leaf’s debut novel, and what a debut!!! I loved this book, kept thinking throughout, can’t believe this is her first book, she did such an amazing job!! I loved all the characters, minus one, but he got what he had coming to him in the end. Can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!!
Another great book by Robin.
I loved Vanessa and Riley from the second they met. It was pretty clear too that there was an instant attraction. But of course things don’t always go smooth with love.
Vanessa is a girl after my own heart (mmm cookie dough).
Riley has some amazing words that manage to come out of his mouth, they had me wishing he was at my doorstep!
Vanessa’s friend Emily is a hoot and so is Darby!
Riled Up is the debut novel from Robin Leaf.
Newly graduated psychologist Vanessa was looking forward to going home to Texas to be with her family after three years in LA, but was offered the job she could not refuse. Help hot actor and long time celebrity crush Riley Tate get his mojo back…
From their first meeting sparks fly and things quickly progress…
I must say, I am really impressed with this first novel from this author. Technically it is very well written and the plot very well executed. Emotionally (in lack of a better word), HOLY MOLY!!!
This story pulled me in almost immediately and I only put it down, when having to get my family off my back, so I could keep going. I was not prepared for a debut author to do this to me, but she did in a BIG way.
The only thing that pulled away from this story and brought it down to a “measly” four star book for me was, the amount of internal monologue. In my opinion you would have still gotten the feel of the heroine’s internal battle with less words and it actually brought me out of “the zone” at times.
I do think however, that this is a matter of personal taste, and for some it will probably be one of the strong points in the story and I would definitely recommend my friends to pick up this book!
I loved Vanessa and Riley’s story and I will be looking forward to seeing more words from Robin Leaf’s hand.
She saw him like no one ever had, made him laugh and feel, there was no way he was letting her treat him as a patient, but that didn’t stop them. As Darby said repeatedly the universe had plans for these two one way or another. With characters who bring out a wide range of emotions it definitely doesn’t lack in the story. If you enjoy inner dialogue and introspection then you will enjoy this read as well. This is a debut novel by this author and it’s done well. She does a good job showing the issues and baggage that riled these two up but it’s more of a story of a budding friendship. While insta-love has it’s place these two have a ton to work on to get pass their past and ready for their tomorrow. This hot and spicy read was an emotional roller coaster with back stabbing, no cheating and a whole lot of compromising and inner dialogue. This author has captured my attention and while this is a standalone read I do have the series to make my way thru. I love finding new authors and enjoying them get their mojo. I like her style and look forward to many years of enjoyment as she grows.