A spin-off from the best-selling series Something So comes a whole brand of crazy & wild love stories.VivienneNever fall in love.That was my motto, and I was sticking to it.Having my heart broken once was enough, and I never wanted to do it again.He was supposed to be a one-night stand, the only thing I do.One rule shouldn’t be so hard to follow, but then I went back for seconds, then thirds. be so hard to follow, but then I went back for seconds, then thirds.
After that, I lost count of the number of times I lost myself in his arms.
When I wasn’t paying attention, my guard slipped.
Mark
They call me Private Mark for a reason—my whole life is a secret.
For two years, we danced around each other until I got her right where I wanted her … under me.
Now that I had her, I wasn’t letting her go. I thought we were on the same page.
I thought we were building something great.
Boy, was I ever wrong.
I had no idea that while I was falling in love, she was trying to convince herself we were temporary.
She thought I’d walk away.
She was wrong.
Now it’s time to convince her she wants us too and to show her that the crazy, wild thing we have … This Is Love.
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5 Stars
The wait is over and oh, how the mighty have fallen! Vivienne has been a force in every since book of this series. Her one liners, funny ways and “I don’t do relationships” attitude is clear as could be. Well, Vivienne has finally met her match, in none other than PM, Private Mark. I refuse to give away one juicy detail, except to say Ms. Madison has done a phenomenal job giving Vivienne the happily ever after she was made to have! This entire series is one of my favorites, full of emotions, laughs and intensity that will keep you up reading WAY past your bedtime! This book has some of the steamiest scenes and funniest lines that I literally laughed out loud! I have grown to love these characters more than I can say!
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So many stars!!! Vivienne’s story is everything I hoped it would be and more. It is tres tres magnifique! She is so sassy on the outside with a vulnerability I had know idea lived within her. Natasha Madison has outdone herself if that’s even possible! I have loved this French vixen throughout this series but now I have a total girl crush on her. And can we talk about Mark, or should I say PM, oooo la la. He is so totally swoonworthy and irresistible!!!! They both realize that they can have everything they never knew they wanted and what a journey of discovery that is for them.
Funny, sweet, sassy, emotional, sexy, and so steamy and if that’s not enough…………………………there’s a fish. And not just a fish but a storyline surrounding what is definitely the deeper meaning behind the fish. I absolutely loved everything about this book!!!!!
I really like it so much
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WOW, How can I put into words a story so beautifully written that you fill it in your soul. This is Love is my new favorite book. Natasha Madison has written a masterpiece, hurry up and grab this book, you will love it.
This is Love is book three in the series and is Vivienne’s story. I loved it! I loved loved Mark, he was swoony, sweet and sexy. Vivienne was hilarious and awesome. I loved that she had no filter. Most of the scenes with her and Karrie were so funny! Mark and Vivienne’s chemistry was off the charts. They were so perfect together! Loved them. Definitely a must read!
4.5 of the shiniest stars possible!!
The long awaited story of Vivienne didn’t disappoint. Markos Dimitris is the perfect foil for the sometimes brash Vivienne.
Vivienne’s vulnerable side was crafted beautifully giving an insight into to the person behind her ‘larger than life’ persona. Who would have guessed just where her feelings on love and relationships came from?
Private Mark is swoon factor 100. He sees what and whom he wants and, despite a small blip along the way, works tirelessly to sweep the gorgeous Vivienne off her feet.
The introduction of Elsa into their lives added a touch of endearing cuteness that is unrivalled and Vivienne falls for her in short order.
But, we all know the path of true love never runs smoothly and Mark has to fight for them both even when Vivienne THINKS she has given up!!
This Is Love is a perfect end to a perfect series of books and I can’t wait to see what this amazing author comes up with next!
*big sigh*
These characters are just amazing.
From the moment i started this book it had me hooked. I kept taking little sneaky moments to read when i shouldn’t because i couldn’t let these characters go for long.
Vivienne and Mark was amazing for each other but only one of them knew it from the start.
Vivienne’s past is a huge factor in her way of thinking and i can see where she’s coming from but i also wanted to shake her with how she couldn’t see what was right in front of her at times.
Mark! He was amazing.
He was swoon worthy.
He was everything you expect from a Natasha Madison man, he was so well written, i absolutely loved him.
Again i love seeing characters from previous books and i keep telling myself I’m going to go back and read them and then time gets away from you but i will one day!
Sooo amazing! You need this book in your life.
This is Love by Natasha Madison tells the story of Vivienne who was heartbroken at age 21 and swore never to fall in love again. She runs into Mark, after a while and the chemistry is off the charts. Vivienne is not interested in a relationship, only sex. Mark, the opposite.
I was so excited that Ms. Madison wrote Vivienne’s story, as we have met her in other books, and I always wondered about her story. This is Love does not disappoint, as the 3rd book in the This is series. Know that This is Love can be read as a stand-a-lone, although the reader should go back and read her other books in the series, which will enhance the experience.
Vivienne and Mark are a perfect match and after finishing, I was sad that the story was over. The double epilogues are fantastic. Let’s hope that Ms. Madison will continue stories in the hockey genre, because I will be first in line to read.
* A review copy was provided by the author *
This is Love is a funny and at times a serious but totally enjoyable read.
This is Love is the third book in the This Is Series by Natasha Madison, but I almost felt this book should’ve been released second. This story runs concurrent with the other books in this series but while reading this story it was if the second book storyline hadn’t even happened at all. Now with that said it didn’t take away from anything just thought the order should’ve been different. Maybe if you haven’t read any of these books yet..read this book second.
This is Love is a steamy sports romance story. It’s the third and final book in this series. It is told in Dual POV and I thought the flow worked well but I did think the pace of the story was a little slow. It’s almost hard for me to say this but I also thought there was way too much sex in this story. I know the storyline was based around sex, just because of Vivienne’s character, but I think this was just too much. I felt we lost some of the connection between Vivienne and Mark.
I was so excited to get Vivienne story. I loved her character right from the first meeting. I still love her character after reading her story. She was such a fun loving woman and so much spunk to her. But she also had a vulnerable side to her that we get to see in her story. I truly thought Mark and Vivienne made a great couple. When she wasn’t fighting against it 😉 This is Love is what I have come to expect from a Natasha Madison book and a sports romance story. There were all the feels you want, but it was also the perfect mix of feels, hockey and drama. I found the storyline intriguing and the characters lovable and relatable.
This story follows Mark and Vivienne’s story. Vivienne is the best friend of Allison (Cooper and Parker Stone’s oldest daughter) and Mark is a player on the NY hockey team. He is the private one of the team. He doesn’t like his personal life getting out there. Mark and Vivienne have been dancing around each other for 2 years and when Vivienne finally gives Mark a chance, she thinks it’s a one time thing, but he has other plans. Will Mark be able to get Vivienne out of her own head?? Can he break down her walls and heal her heart?? Can they get their HEA?? Find out by reading this story.
Natasha’s books still continue to entertain me the more I read. She has definitely found a fan for life. I don’t think there is a book out there that I wouldn’t recommend to all romance readers.
So if you are a fan of Natasha’s and have read her Something So series, then you definitely don’t want to miss this series. But if you are a fan of a sports romance, then this is one you will want to read!!!
5 Star Review This Is Love (This Is #3) by Natasha Madison
From start to finish Natasha Madison wove such an engaging story that I couldn’t help but be hooked. This is Vivienne and Mark’s story and oh what a fabulous story it is. Vivienne has no intention of ever falling in love again or committing to a relationship, in fact she is bound and determined to avoid it at all cost. Mark, on the other hand firmly believes that he has found “the one” and that they are moving towards a committed future together.
Vivienne has no filter, she a loyal friend you is always their to support you, no matter the situation, some may even say she is wild and I love her. I fell hard and fast for Mark, not only is he hot, but he is totally swoon worthy and I wanted him to overcome the walls that Vivienne has erected and to be the one to get through to her.
The chemistry between Vivienne and Mark was off the charts and so smoking hot and you could almost feel the air sizzling as you read their story. Vivienne and Mark are a great pairing and I really wanted them to get their happily ever after, although at times I feared they wouldn’t. This is Love is a story of of friendship, love and family and one I couldn’t put down.
Loved, loved, loved this story.
Oh, get ready to swoon! Mark is something else. This book has a lot more sexual content than the previous books in the series, but if you’ve read them, you know Vivienne and won’t be surprised. 😉 She’s against relationships but he doesn’t do casual, and both think this thing between them is just what they were looking for. But sparks fly (and not in a good way) once they realize how wrong they’ve been. This book is filled with humor. The characters are just perfect. Mark is the ideal book boyfriend, and Vivienne is a riot and is that girl you’d love to be best friends with. He is a rock solid type of man. Private, smart, doesn’t play games. She rarely gets embarrassed and speaks her mind, and is aware of her sexuality (and not afraid to share it.) As I mentioned, this is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. The timeline takes place at the same time as the previous book (This is Wild) so if you have read that book, you will notice some of the same events, but from another POV. The side characters bring in some additional laughs. It’s a well written story. Hard to put down. Easy to read. Alternates between POVs. There is an over abundance of sexual content, suitable for mature readers. (It’s not overly graphic, but it’s there.)
*I received an ARC of this book.
This is love…..after the first page. Natasha is one of my all time favorite authors. Will a bad experience change Vivienne’s mind about love forever? So beautiful and steamy and guaranteed to keep your attention.
Vivienne has been scarred by love and now she is thirsty for the sex. Mark has been lusting after Vivienne for two years a chance meal has them on the path to the R word. Vivienne doesn’t do relationships, but that is all Mark wants. I adored the back and forth between the two of them. Finding love is never an easy path and I adored Vivienne fall as it was a great kicking and screaming ride.
Plus got to see my favorites from past books making tons of appearance scattered through out the book. The friendship/family between Karrie and Vivienne is what all people need to aspire too.
Elsa- Fire station hilarious (read and you will get it too)
This is the 3rd in this series of standalone hockey romances. Vivienne Paradis thought she would have a wild, one night stand with the sexy Mark Dimitris aka Private Mark and that would be it. She is the wealthy girl with a secret job writing a monthly intimate single girl blog. He is the goalie for the Stingers and also a multimillionaire business man. They met two years prior but nothing happened; now nothing is going to stop Mark from getting what he wants! This is another great story in this hockey romance series and my favorite! Mark is scrumptious and as always the side characters from the other books are always a fun time when they get together. Let Mark and Vivienne sizzle up your e-readers! Told in dual POV
This Is Love has been a highly anticipated book for me wait, EVERY book Natasha Madison teases us about is on my TO-READ list, and will always be highly anticipated. I was not really sure where she would go with Vivienne’s story, and I was quite curious if Madison could make my love for Vivienne grow, because from past times I was not a fan of her character. Well she did it! My love for Vivienne grew tenfold, BUT my love for Mark is what takes the cake. Simply put, he made this book for me. I could not have chosen a better Hero myself.
This is Love is one of the most wittiest books I think this author has wrote. I loved how open this story and it’s characters were. The dialogue, frig get out of here. It was so dang funny. The teasing was truly epic, and made the story line what it needed to be to fit these characters personalities, it was hilarious. There was great development with said characters and the story. The chemistry was not forced, which in turn made things between the main characters feel realistic / authentic. And the way this author wrapped this story up, made it even better! Overall this was a great read, and I definitely recommend.
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4.5 Stars
If you’ve read any of the other books in this series, you’ve met Vivienne. (If you haven’t, what are you waiting for??!!)
You’ve met her joy of life, and her willingness to say and do anything. She’s the friend you call who will never ever judge you. She might make everything about sex, and she might overshare, but she will never think badly of you no matter what you tell her.
Well, match her with Mark, the most private guy on the team (he’s got a side business, and it’s REALLY successful, and no one knows!) and you have a romance that’s not only funny but also really touching in the understanding that for someone like Mark, with his need to be private, to let someone like Vivienne into his life, he must really love her. He wants her there, even if she means that others are going to find out a little more about him.
Real relationships allow you to be who you are, while also letting you be more. Vivienne got to learn she is good enough, even if it’s in the quiet moments where it’s just her, Mark and the fish. Mark got to learn that, when it’s something that matters to you, it’s ok if everyone knows about it.
It just takes her a little time to figure this out. But the ride as she does is a lot of fun. It has some things you expect, some things you don’t. It has it’s wonderful swoony moments, and really hot sex.
And it has a fish. And, that fish joke storyline was hilarious and, credit to Ms. Madison, went on so much longer than I thought was possible…while remaining funny. But, also so telling about Vivienne, who she is and why, that the fish was so much more than just a fish.
I enjoyed and recommend this title.