★ Amazon Top 100 bestseller ★An epic love storyRafe and Lexi’s connection begins with a white-hot lust that neither is prepared for. Then it deepens into an all-consuming love affair that awes them both. As they succumb to the ultimate obsession, secrets from their pasts resurface and forces beyond their control converge, threatening to break their beautiful bond.
Get swept away by this steamy … bond.
Get swept away by this steamy and romantic love story in which Rafe and Lexi’s damages prove to be the link that binds them irrevocably.
Box set includes:
XOXO I Love You
XOXX I Love You More
Love You The Most
Max
XOXO I Love You
A young graduate. A ruthless CEO. And an attraction neither of them was prepared for. After graduating from college, Lexi Blondeau moves to L.A. By some miracle, she gets an interview for a dream job, at Downtown, the “It” company of the decade. If rumors are anything to go by, CEO Rafe Black is not only one of the most ruthless men in the city, but also one of the hottest men on the planet. At the interview, the very last thing Lexi is expecting is for the mysterious–and unbelievably sexy–Rafe Black to literally sweep her off her feet. To say their chemistry is off the charts would be an understatement. Within days, Lexi’s life seems to have transformed itself in every possible way, and all because of her new boss, who also happens to be her passionate new lover. Rafe takes Lexi to his private estate in Kauai so he can keep her all to himself. But will Rafe’s obsession become too much?
XOXX I Love You More
Lexi and Rafe’s connection began with an intense lust and a white-hot obsession. Then it deepened into an all-encompassing love affair that awes them both. But when Rafe’s jealousy reaches fever-pitch, it only drives Lexi away … straight into the arms of Rafe’s rebel brother, Max. Will Rafe find her? Will Max cross a line? And can Lexi forgive Rafe for loving her too much? Their tangled web only gets more complicated as Lexi returns to Downtown to begin her new job. Rafe has to somehow figure out how to balance his love with his overprotective urges. But will an ex from Rafe’s past and a colleague who has his sights set on the CEO’s gorgeous new assistant be enough to drive them apart again? Or are Rafe and Lexi destined to be together?
Love You The Most
Brand new 50-page series epilogue (includes babies and an OTT steamy and romantic HEA!).
Max
Max Black’s dark past has left him scarred, but under his hot, bad-boy exterior is a shining heart of gold. When a cute, sassy chef who looks like an angel serves him a slice of her warm apple pie, he notices an unmistakable bruise around her left eye and knows exactly what caused it. Can Max handle his new obsession and control his lust long enough to save her without destroying her? Peach Sutton spends every waking moment cooking, baking and working to make her new restaurant among the best in Los Angeles. But when one of her customers turns into a stalker, she runs–literally–into the arms of a gorgeous blue-eyed stranger who could be either the devil or a saint. Is Max Black just as dangerous as the man Peach is running from? Or is he the white knight lover she never expected to find? Max is a spin-off from the I Love You series and is a sexy standalone story.
Reader reviews:
“Wow! I devoured this series. So incredibly good.”
“A fast-paced, burn-up-the-pages ride of your life.”
“A sinfully good read.”
“Sexy, sultry … impossible to put down.”
“So steamy and romantic!”
“The heat level is off the charts … a wild ride.”
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Other reviewers have done a wonderful job of doing a plot breakdown of each of the four books in this set. The set includes all of the books in the I Love You Series, as well as Max. More importantly, it has a brand new extended novella following Rafe and Lexi. Rafe is as OTT jealous and possessive as ever. In fact, he may actually have upped the ante in the pursuit of getting Lexi pregnant and taking care of her during the pregnancy.
Honestly, the new section, “Love You the Most” is worth the price of admission to me, and I enjoyed revisiting these characters. I definitely recommend this to everyone looking for an insta-love, steamy, alpha male goodness.
Great reads all. I had read the first three, but not Max. Loved Max.
This box set includes books 1 & 2 from the I Love You series, and MAX, a spin-off from the series which features Rafe’s sexy, tattooed, bad boy brother, Max. Below are my reviews when I had previously read (and loved!) these books. I also included a mini review for the 50-page epilogue (which is NEW) that wraps up Rafe & Lexi’s story in a pretty little HEA bow.
***XOXO I Love You***
Oh Rafe…such a beautiful, overprotective, possessive & obsessive man. The way he and Lexi fall head over heels in lust is…kinda sexy, not gonna lie. That first chapter…wowza. The passion between them is powerful and delicious.
If you love a well-written, love/lust at first sight, whirlwind romance, you’ll love this one.
This is my first read by this author and I really love her writing! This ends in a cliffy, so thankfully book 2 is available so I could dive right in.
I already know I’ll be reading Max’s book.
I love him already.
***XOXX I Love You More***
This conclusion to Lexi & Rafe’s story was yet another whirlwind of passion, fierce love, and more sexy AF alpha behavior. Loved it!
The story picks up where book one left off. We get more obsessive & possessive Rafe, more delicious tingles, some drama thrown in because of a shady co-worker, and a crazy ex causing problems to boot. A great combination for an enjoyable read.
I love how much Lexi & Rafe are so drawn to each other.
They need each other.
They more than love each other.
I pretty much devoured their story.
I’m now diving into Max’s story.
He’s Rafe’s sexy, tattooed, bad-boy brother.
Yes. Please.
***Love You the Most (the I Love You series epilogue)***
This was a lovely ending to a beautiful love story.
Rafe is still protective.
He is still obsessive. Still sexy AF.
And he is still, without a doubt, madly and crazy in love with Lexi.
We get a glimpse into their future. And it makes me fall in love all over again.
It was swoony and it was perfect.
***MAX***
More well-written goodness from Ms. Capulet!
This story is full of all the swoony feels I love.
An OTT sexy AF, tatted up alpha named Max…
GIVE HIM TO ME NOW.
I loved, loved, loved when Max and Peach met. She came to his table to take his order.
He was mesmerized.
He couldn’t stop staring.
He was already falling.
And you know what? I was too!
The sparks between these two were bright and sizzling, pure fireworks. Their affection toward each other was adorable, their passion enviable.
Their vulnerabilities made them that much more lovable and made me want to wrap my arms around them both and protect them.
Do you need to read the the first two books? No. But I think you should because you’ll get a delicious taste of Max in them.
If insta-lust/love reads with protective, obsessive, OTT alphas are your jam, you’ll definitely want to read this.
Be Ready For Lots Of Steam In This Box Set About The Black Brothers And Their Obsessions! Ruthless And Emotionally Unavailable CEO Rafe Black Is Instantly Taken With Shy New Grad Lexi Blondeau When She Interviews To Be His Assistant. Bad Boy CFO Max Black Has A Dark Past, But One Taste Of Peach’s Famous Pie Turns Him Into A Softie. Neither Wants Love, But It Cannot Be Denied!
Download the short prequel, The Obsession Begins, to see what Rafe and Lexi do leading up to her interview. The download link is in the front of the book.
Each book is reviewed individually below. Overall, the series is well-written and carefully polished. The stories are engaging. The characters are carefully defined. The obsessive Black brothers are so over the top it is sometimes riotous. The HEA’s are wonderfully satisfying. I rate this series 4.5 stars.
XOXO I LOVE YOU:
Be ready for lots of steam!
Twenty year old Lexi Blondeau, new Stanford grad, has no sense of fashion, so when she goes to interview for the position of assistant to the CEO of the iconic Downtown, her roommate who happens to run a fashion blog gives her a makeover for the occasion.
Twenty-seven year old Rafe Black spent seven years building his billion dollar empire. He is reclusive and ruthless. He has never connected emotionally with a woman, instead keeping his laser focus directed on his businesses.
When Rafe opens the door to greet Lexi for her interview, he is instantly drawn to her. He muddles through the interview rather unconventionally, offering her the job at the end. But when he leans forward and grasps a strand of her hair, they both give in to their lust at first sight. Rafe wants her again immediately, and each time he has her his obsession grows.
Lexi and Rafe share an intense chemistry in this steamy romance. It was nice to see them open up to one another about their broken childhoods, deepening their bond.
Fans of Fifty Shades might find some parallels in XOXO I Love You, although it is not BDSM.
I rate this book four stars. I would have rated this five stars if Rafe’s ruthless side were developed more, perhaps by showing him at work. He is very often sweet to Lexi, which is great, but it is hard to picture him as ruthless.
XOXO I LOVE YOU MORE:
Wow! Since the first book in the series, XOXO, ended in a cliffhanger, it was exciting to see how all the drama that occurred resolved itself.
In XOXO, Rafe and Lexi get drawn together by an instant lust/obsession that neither are prepared for. Their chemistry was insane! Now Rafe and Lexi are an exciting couple and are still both totally obsessed with one another. Rafe and Lexi share one of those rare, inspiring loves where the whole world melts away when they are together. Their chemistry is still off the wall.
They are put to the test as they try out their relationship in the real world; accordingly, the plot is more complex in this book. Seeing them open up to one another and learn to trust was rewarding. They both came from broken families and had difficult childhoods, so when a sort a “family” begins to form, it is heartwarming. Although things take an unexpected turn, the HEA is very satisfying. I rate this book five stars.
LOVE YOU THE MOST:
Grab Part Three Of Rafe And Lexi’s Story in the XOXO I Love You Series. Rafe And Lexi Get The Beautiful HEA That They Deserve!
This is part three of Rafe and Lexi’s story in the XOXO I Love You series.
XOXO I Love You More, part two, closes as Rafe and Lexi get married on Lexi’s twenty-first birthday. Here the couple celebrates their one year anniversary on Lexi’s twenty-second birthday. Their chemistry continues to sizzle.
Rafe continues to be obsessed and insanely jealous, but Lexi, who has learned that she has power in their relationship, attempts to keep him in check when he goes overboard. Lexi continues to pursue a career, although Rafe would love her to stay home. They are more in love than ever.
Rafe has been excited to begin a family but has agreed to be patient due to Lexi’s age. So when Lexi decides she is ready for the next step, the couple must grapple with priorities and learn to refocus their energies.
This quick read is essentially a very extended prologue. It is well-written and grants Rafe and Lexi the beautiful HEA that they deserve. I rate this book 4.5 stars.
MAX:
Wow! So Much Heat. Dark, Bad Boy Max Black Turns Softie After Trying Peach’s Pie. Neither Wants Love, But It Cannot Be Denied!
The mysterious and dark Max Black, twenty-four, has much to be proud of. An MBA from Stanford. CFO of a Fortune 500 company. Chairman of the Board of Directors. It is a job from his brother Rafe paying tens of millions per year that he didn’t initially deserve, but he worked tirelessly to make himself worthy of it. Today he is worth four hundred million.
There is just one problem. He has been convicted of insider trading. He didn’t do it, of course. He was set up. But he had to accept the conviction or risk taking more people down with him. He is on house arrest for three months, free to travel between home and his office with his tracker. He vows to clear his name, and Rafe promises to help.
Dixie Mae Rafferty Sutton, twenty-one, arrived in L.A. four months ago with a small loan from her grandmother. The first pie she made was a peach pie. She was five at the time, and the nickname ‘Peach’ stuck. Upon arrival, she opens the restaurant she had dreamed of. It is immediately a huge success, and she is taken by surprise at how popular her pies are overnight. Starting a business requires hard work and endless hours, but she loves it.
When Max goes to dinner with his brother Rafe and Rafe’s fiance Lexi, he is stunned by the waitress. He’s never been speechless like that before. And he knows if he can’t keep himself away from her, he’ll be a goner, and take her and her goodness down with him.
This couple has crazy chemistry! Witnessing Max’s overnight transformation is awesome. He really does turn into a marshmallow. What really makes their story so memorable, though, is how Peach heals him. Prepare for the waterworks! The epilogue is thoroughly satisfying, and Max and Peach enjoy a very well-deserved HEA!
Max’s and Peach’s ages are a bit difficult to believe, unfortunately. The timelines for Max don’t add up. Max had a difficult childhood, and there is no reason to believe he began his college years early. It states that all he has done the last five years is work. That puts him graduating from Stanford with his MBA at age nineteen, which doesn’t seem to have been possible given his past. Also, his net worth is four hundred million. He makes ten million per year plus commission of usually around twenty million or more. He has obviously been working for years to accumulate his wealth, yet again it also states that Rafe offered Max a job running Downtown Investments one year ago, which does jive with his age. It would make more sense if Max were twenty-eight, which allows him to finish school at age twenty-three and work five years.
As for Peach, although she certainly seems experientially qualified in terms of cooking, most twenty-one year olds wouldn’t have the business acumen to get through the long and tedious process of opening a restaurant.
Max is a spin-off from the XOXO series, which follows the story of Max’s brother Rafe and Lexi, and introduces Max as the dark, bad boy younger brother with a tragic past.
This book is nicely written and easy to read, with only a few errors. It starts dark, but become a sweet, emotional journey before reaching the end. I rate it four stars.
*I received a free advance copy of this box set and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
The I Love You Series – 3 novels and 1 bonus novella
Larger Than Life Main Male Characters
Overall this was a 5 star series. The romance was smoking hot. The characterizations were vividly described. The story lines in each book were varied from suspense, drama, trauma and the big one, romance. Larger than life main male characters is what really stood out for me in all the works I have read by Ms. Capulet.
XOXO I Love You (I Love You, #1) – 4 Stars
Well, it was a nice “romance” sort of but they kind of jumped the gun and started a high intensity sensual relationship almost immediately upon first meeting. The story had a bit of a fairy tale quality to it, so, no, it was not really a believable romance in terms of every day life. There were moments of angst and some family drama. Due to the intensity of the relationship between the main male and female characters, there was little room for the development of supporting characters. All this being said, this was still an engaging read and is only part one of two. So off to book number two of two.
XOXX I Love You More (I Love You, #2) – 5 Stars
As Good As Book One – Recommended.
This second book in this series was just as enthralling as book one. The characters are clearly defined, are crisp and clear. The story line is good and the flow went along very smoothly. I thoroughly enjoyed this second book and highly recommend this novel. It would appear there is a third book coming out in this series; the brother of the main male character of this story. Yum!
MAX spin-off from the I Love You series – 5 Stars
We met Max in the story of his brother in the I Love You series. Max is every bit as yummy as his brother is. There were a few plots lines to this story but the over-arching one was a romantic tale that was scintillating. The main female character had major issues of her own, which Ms. Capulet delved into and brought to light in a concerned manner. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel just like I thought I would. What a deluxe male character MAX is!
The bonus novella included in this set was lovely to read through and get updated on past `friends`.
I voluntarily received an advance review copy of this 3 book box set from the author and I am leaving an honest and unbiased review. I have no affiliation to this author.
Not To Be Missed!
This box set is phenomenal! Three books feature Rafe and Lexi ( the third is only available in this set)and is oh so very ! Book for is Max (Rafe’s brother) and Peach and this is enthralling!! I LOVED these books and was only sorry to see them end but i will be rereading them again!!
I read each of these books free as they came out and this is my voluntary review.
The I Love You Series is a box set consisting of both I Love You books plus a brand new epilogue for Rafe and Lexi’s story. It also includes the book, Max, who is Rafe’s younger brother. I loved every single one of these. They are filled with OTT heroes that loved their women with all they have. They are each reviewed in more detail individually but will give you a slightly condensed version here.
XOXO I LOVE YOU
Rafe Black came from nothing. Now he owns an empire, a self made success. One of his businesses is the it magazine in Los Angeles, Downtown. He is hiring a new assistant and there is one applicant left. His world changed when she walked in the door.
Lexi Blondeau just moved to L.A. She has no hopes of actually getting the job at Downtown but it will be good experience interviewing. Then she sees him, Rafe. The most beautiful man she’s ever seen. And her world changed.
Rafe and Lexi experience a pull, a connection, an obsession, unlike any other. Rafe can’t even fathom letting her out of his sight. Lexi, who also came from extreme poverty, could easily give in, let Rafe take over her life. But that’s not what she wants. She has dreams. She’s worked hard. Can she have it all, with Rafe at her side?
XOXO I LOVE YOU MORE
This is a continuation of Rafe and Lexi’s struggle to figure out how their life together will work. Rafe has to give Lexi room to grow, to fly. Otherwise he might lose her. But not all are happy with them as a couple. Their struggles aren’t over yet.
XOXO Love You The Most
This brand new epilogue begins about a year after the previous book ends. Rafe and Lexi are ready to expand their family. And let me tell you that Rafe takes his job of getting his wife pregnant very seriously. I laughed out loud at some of his antics. Poor Rafe. He tries to hold back his caveman tendencies, but it’s quite a struggle for him. I love these two so much and this was just the icing on the cake for me. More Rafe and Lexi always makes my day better.
MAX
Max is the bad boy of the Black Brothers. His horrible childhood left him emotionally scarred. The only two people he cares about are Rafe and Lexi. Max is being wrongly accused of insider trading and is on house arrest. That’s how he ended up in the restaurant, Peaches. It was inside his allowed area. That’s where he saw her, Peach Sutton. He tried to stay away, he knew he was no good for her. But he couldn’t.
As he tries to prove his innocence, at the same time, one of Peach’s customers has taken an unhealthy interest in her. She has a stalker. And Max is determined to protect her.
I loved this as well. Max was swoony and protective of his Peach, and nothing was going to take her away from him.
I received an ARC of this book set in exchange for my honest review. The first book is incredible! The narration is powerful, and it’s very erotic. Rafe is intense, really intense, and it’s hot until it… isn’t. A fantastic start to the series.
The second book is less erotic than the first book, but it is no less interesting. The story is tragically beautiful and my heart was breaking at one point for Rafe. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there will be a third book for Rafe and Lexie; it will be so good and I can’t wait to read it.
The epilogue Love You the Most is perfect. I love where Rafe and Lexie have ended up with everything.
I did not expect to like Max’s story as much as I did. I knew I would like it because the rest of the series is so good, but this book was the best one in the series! I loved the mystery and I love Max. I’m so happy that Peach and Max got their HEA. My favorite quote was “Or that he might possibly be the hunkiest hunk of any hunk on planet Earth”. LOL
I was so excited to finally get the chance to read the I Love You series!!! I didn’t realize I was missing out on a bigger story when I read Max Black’s amazing book first, so this series was on my list. Although I met Rafe and Lexi there, it was fun to see how they came to be from the beginning of their wildly passionate story and how it merged with what I already knew from Max, which is included here as the last book. More goodness for you, wrapped up in one huge, continuous binge.
Julie Capulet has special knack for writing the best kind of sexy, swoony leading men- they are all alpha, all the time and know what they like and go for broke when they see it. Rafe Black is no exception and in fact might just be the reigning king of intensity right now! He’s a born protector, a self made man- successful young, wealthy and gorgeous. He was looking for a new assistant and found alot more than be bargained for when he encountered sweet Lexi. Was he ready for that???
Lexi Blondeau was a smart, resourceful girl but hiding in plain sight under baggie clothes and large framed glasses. She pushed herself hard with focus and strength, trying to blend in and do what she had to do all her life. Now, making her way to LA, living with her fashionable friend who waved her magic wand and viola- the swan has emerged, ready to take on the world, but was the world ready for her?? She manages to land the kind of interview that will change her life completely…so, let the fun begin!!!
I couldn’t help but love Rafe and Lexi together, what an adorable pair they were. Rafe was instantly wowed by her and she with him. They dove into a totally consuming, lust filled obsession, but didn’t know how to pull back from those feelings. Was this real? Could this be sustained or was it just a quick moment in time, soon to burn out. Rafe had some hilarious converstions with himself, which cracked me up, as he tried to justify how he truly felt about Lexi.
Too much, too fast, and too intense….the steam level between them was right up there at wildfire level…burning everything around them down!! Rafe was in love and he wanted Lexie with him all the time. Lexi was falling but used to being alone, doing for herself and was scared by her feelings. What will happen when Rafe pushes his girl too far? There is way more to this story- villainous outside factors at work, trying to throw a wrench into their plans. Fear and love warring in the background of their relationship, making everything more complicated. Max’s problems filtered in too, that sexy pirate and he wishes he had seen Lexie first! Huh?
What a ride full of ups and downs this story took me on, emotions all over the place- real, raw and so intense. Rafe and Lexi were holding back parts of themselves for fear of being judged for their pasts. I needed a few tissues to get through these pages, but through every book there was an abundance of wit and humor- some parts so funny I had tears of a different kind to wipe from my eyes. This is a couple who ‘got’ each other and were truly meant to be and I don’t think I’ll ever forget them. Their extended epilogue was a romantic heartstopper and so beautiful written… how I loved reading it.
Rafe- “You’re my dream and my heart. You’re my love and my life.” Sighhhhh.
I can’t say more, you’ll have to read the I Love You series books, bonus content and Max’s heartbreaking tale to discover everything else. What a perfect way to spend a weekend- with the brother’s Black and their beautiful ladies!! Must recommend this one.
I enjoyed this series very much. If I had any comment it would be the story of Rafe and Lexi could have been written in TWO books….. there had to be some 100 descriptions of Rafe, throughout, and I got so tired of the repetition I just thumbed through those pages. Rather the same with the sex scenes – pretty much identical. Even with all that I really liked the books. There were no spelling, grammitical errors, or typos that I recall. Well written and well edited.
#BillionaireRomance #InstaLove #AlphaHero
5 STARS
XOXO I Love You
Rafe is a tough billionaire CEO who is knocked completely off kilter at his first sight of Lexi. She is innocent but not naïve. She and Rafe have both had some rough experiences in their lives and have the baggage and secrets to prove it. Rafe fell hard, and I loved that. His obsession was a little out of control at times and he does not always make the best decisions. I appreciate his protective instinct and his relationship with his brother. I appreciate how driven he has been to succeed. I love how he wants to take care of Lexi, but he has to learn to temper that. Insta-love, and lots of heat make this a fun and steamy read. The first book in this duet does not yet have the HEA and has a bit of a cliffhanger. It is written in first person from a dual POV.
XOXO I Love You More
Lexi and Rafe must overcome some challenges and learn to communicate and trust each other on their way to their HEA. I love how much they both grow in this book. Their physical attraction/connection is powerful. They must learn to be just as open and trusting with their hearts and feelings. I loved that they finally get their HEA. This book is part 2 of the duet and is written in first person from a dual POV.
XOXO I Love You The Most
This bonus follows Rafe and Lexi in their HEA. I always love reading as they have a family and a good relationship down the road. Also written in first person from a dual POV, this was a super sweet, steamy, enjoyable footnote for this couple.
Max
#BillionaireRomance #InstaLove #AlphaHero #WoundedHero #HealingLove
Max is a bit of a bad boy. But underneath his exterior is really a gooey marshmallow heart that melts as soon as he meets Peach. I love that he really does not understand why he is feeling all these feelings. He has a traumatic history, baggage, and the nightmares to go with it. He never thought he would ever feel love, but with Peach, it is instant. I love the connection they build so quickly. I love that they open up to each other and that Max feels a compunction to share his history with her. I love his desire to protect and take care of her. These two characters pack some serios heat in their story. I love Peach and her supportive and gentle nature with Max. They are both facing threats that they conquer together. Their HEA is the stuff dreams are made of. Roses, peaches, pie, plantations, and greenhouses are central as they build their family and future together. Their story is written in first person from a dual POV.
Whoa! Is it hot in here? Lexi and Rafe have me sweating up a storm. This box set is awesome! Really great story of two brothers, Rafe and Max, who led an awful childhood, but managed to turn their lives around. Never even thought they could love. Then Rafe meets Lexi. The way Julie writes gets you such an intimate look into the minds of her characters that you can’t help but get pulled in to her books. These books are hot, funny and extremely relatable (even if I’m not a millionaire). They deal with love at first sight, sure, but also loss, childhood trauma, betrayal, family dynamics, friendship and healing. Really wonderful stories.
Max and Peach are no exception. They fall instantly and the chemistry is off the charts. I love how Julie winds her stories into each other. Tucker brothers are mentioned more then once and I love it! Really enjoyed these characters and following through their stories. Well done Julie Capulet. I highly recommend!
I received a free copy of this book and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book boxset brings the story of Lexi and Rafe and their chemistry that is forming into love . Their stories are (I love you,I love to more and I love you the most ) . Their love is so strong and the stories are a page tuner . I love the happy ending . The last book is Max and this is Rafe yunger brother and his story is a sweet read when meets Peach who owns a restaurant . Their chemistry is off the charts . Overall this box set is a great read and I like it .
Wow I totally loved Rafe, Lexi, Max and Peaches. They were all broken in some way but together they were a force to be reckoned with.
Rafe fell in love with Lexi the moment she walked into his office. He couldn’t stand for her to be out of his sight. They were just so adorable together, he was just obsessive in his love for her.
Max’s story I loved even more because he had some rough edges but he was sweet and had a really bad start in life. When he met Peaches it was game on! This Chef bought this bad boy to his knees, it was kind of nuts how these two brothers just fell in love on the spot and knew they met “the one”. I give this box set five stars and recommend it highly.
Julie Capulet, ‘I Love You’.
The Series.
As an Hidden Gems ARC reader I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily promised an honest review. Here it is.
Rating: 4 (of 5 stars).
In general: Passionate Love between two Broken Souls.
The Series contains four books: ‘XOXO I Love You’; ‘XOXO I Love You More’, ‘Love You the Most’ and ‘Max’.
Book 1, ‘XOXO I Love You’.
Main characters:
– Rafe Black (27).
The ruthless, hot looking CEO of Downtown, a very successful company with its own magazine, fashion label, lifestyle website, pop culture news blog and film production company.
Rafe is a self made business tycoon, who had a difficult youth (his father went bankrupt and committed suicide when his mother was already gone). A very young Rafe felt responsible for his younger, wilder brother Max. He raised him and kept him out of jail as good as possible.
– Lexi Blondeau (20).
Her (single) mom was a poor alcoholic and neglected her. With a scholarship, her intelligence and working 24/7 she graduates from Stanford College and a month later she moves to L.A. There she gets a dream job as Rafe’s private assistant. Already during the job interview with Rafe there was a lot of chemistry between them and both wanted to touch the other. Both are amazed at that feeling: Rafe always was the controlled, a bit cold CEO and Lexi for years was the baggy clothed, poor, serious student who almost never dated and still was a virgin when she arrived at her Downtown job interview.
The passion they both feel leads to a spontaneous holiday week in Hawaii at one of Rafe’s estates where they learn more about each other. Lust grows in something deeper but becomes complicated when Rafe is so obsessed with her that he turns into a possessive, jealous lover. Lexi flies from his penthouse and accidentally is found in a bar by Max.
Book 2, ‘XOXO’ I Love You More’.
Rafe is devastated when he misses Lexi. But with Lexi’s consent Max informs his brother that Lexi is recovering in his home. Rafe apologizes and Lexi returns to him. Together they try to find a work situation which is not too much influenced by their passion. In doing so gradually their relationship deepens. The author, Julie Capulet, describes with much feeling and insight how their passionate physical attraction leads to a deep mental bond between two people who were damaged in their youth and learn to trust the other. In spite of a scheming, desperate ex of Rafe and other complications, they get married. And Lexi finds her own job within the Downtown company.
Book 3, ‘Love You the Most’
Epilogue.
Lexi is 22 years old now and they decide to make Lexi pregnant. The result is more intercourse during work hours, in the evening during diner and on the couch watching tv or at night/in the morning in bed. Rafe is getting more problems to manage his urge to protect Lexi, who wants sometimes a bit more space.
After some years Lexi and Rafe are parents. They experienced that caring for your children gives more satisfaction than making more money when you already are a billionaire. So Rafe and Lexi learn how – from Hawaii – to delegate their work in L.A. to keep the company going spending a lot of time with the family they never had in their youth.
The Lexi/Rafe love story is 892 pages on my iPad. But the book never got boring: wonderful characters, sassy dialogues, interesting developments in the relationship and hot love scenes (sometimes a bit overdone?; 5 or 6 times a day and always a happy ending for both lovers seems for me in reality a bit unusual in the third year of a relationship with the same partner). But in general the plot was credible.
Book 4, ‘Max’.
Sexy standalone story (382 p.), a spin-off of Lexi and Rafe’s love trilogy.
Main characters:
– Max Black.
Rafe’s younger brother. Max is a rebel with a dark past. Under his hot, bad-boy exterior he has a heart of gold. He’s the CFO in an investment department of Rafe’s company.
– Peach Sutton (21).
At a young age she became an orphan and was raised by her grandma in Georgia, who learned her cooking and baking.
Now she’s a cute, sassy and gorgeous looking chef in her own new restaurant with the best apple pies in L.A.
Max meets Peach when visiting her restaurant with Rafe and some others. He sees a bruise under her eye and knows that it is not caused by ‘a door’ as she says. He already was impressed by her beauty and charme; now he gets a strong feeling to protect her. And when he tastes her apple pie he knows that he likes her very much. They meet again when Peach is harassed by her stalker and is rescued by Max.
The author Julie Capulet, then describes how they fall in love. This book 4 is the same quality as the ‘I Love You’ trilogy: credible (not very original) plot, sympathetic main characters and interesting dialogues. Only some meetings which – perhaps – were a bit too accidental. But a pleasure to read.
R. Huiszoon.
This is The I Love You Series Box Set and the first three books are Rafe and Lexi’s story and the final book is Max and Peach’s story and you are in for a great treat. I absolutely loved this box set with all it’s twists and turns and how and downs and it was a real page turner and you have to keep turning the pages to see what would happen next. You are taken on a journey with a connection and chemistry between the couple’s that is so hot that you can feel it sizzling of the pages and I couldn’t put it down. This is the first time that I have read anything by Julie Capulet but definitely not the last as I love her writing style and she knows how to keep her reader’s attention. I definitely recommend you read this box set and you will not be disappointed.
I Voluntarily Reviewed an Arc Copy of this Box Set.
This series drew me in and kept me glued to Rafe and Lexi’s story. These alpha men will have you dreaming of finding your own because of their devotion to their women and the way they went all out for them. Rafe is a possessive character who loved his brother Max and now Lexi but will his over the top behavior have her running in the other direction far away from him. He is ruthless when it comes to business and Lexi. They were drawn to each other right from the beginning and the chemistry is hot enough to ignite fires. In Max’s story, Max and Peach story is delightful and will touch your heart. Max has been set up and is under house arrest. He can only go the distance from his apartment to the office without being arrested. When his brother invites him to a celebratory meal at a neighboring restaurant, he takes one look at Peach and their romantic journey begins. Peach likes what she sees in Max as well but she is conflicted because she has a stalker after her something they both seem to have in common. Will he be able to keep her safe amidst all of his emotional drama? This is a well written series that is descriptive with characters that are likable and has you in their corner to get their chance for a happily ever after. I voluntarily agreed to receive an Arc of this series for an honest review.
This is a box set containing three beautiful, wonderful, interesting stories of the Black’s brothers Rafe and Max and a bonus epilogue for I LOVE YOU SERIES.
I love you series is about fresh graduate, beautiful Lexi who’s looking for a job and meet handsome, billionaire alpha Rafe. It was love at first sight and the story continues to HEA.
Max, is about Max, Rafe’s brother who meet Peach, a restaurant owner not too far from his place. He fell in love, helped her through her trying times and the rest is history.
I enjoyed this box set and I recommend it. It’s a must cost it’s .
I received a free copy and I’m giving my honest opinion
XOXO I Love You
Lexi arrives at DOWNTOWN, the magazine of the decade, for her interview as the personal assistant to the owner. Her first interview….ever, since she has only just graduated from Stanford University a month ago. She is shocked she even got an interview.
The second Rafe opened the door to Ms. Blondeau for her interview for personal assistant, he knew he was in trouble. He has never had a reaction to anyone like he is feeling at this moment. These are the actions of a maniac not me. And the worse thing is he doesn’t care.
Rafe is obsessed and possessive of Lexi to the point he feels panic when she is not within his sight. So possessive that he may have lost her.
Just WOW! I found it funny at one point that he referenced his current assistant as the Moneypenny type since I had been picturing his voice as Sean Connery. I love the characters in this book from Lexi’s innocence to what everyone sees when looking at her and Rafe’s overboard need to keep her safe. Rafe is an alpha controlling and possessive man who knows he’s out of control, but has no idea how to stop.
I couldn’t put this book down. Not only is it smoking hot, but I felt like I was there walking the streets of LA. The storyline keeps your attention from page one and I can’t wait to see Lexi and Rafe’s continuing story. Highly recommend!!!
XOXX I Love You More
Lexi is drunk on her ass after she escaped Rafe’s penthouse. Escaping from her whirlwind affair of 2 weeks. She knew it was too good to be true. She knew he was controlling and obsessive, but when he locked her in the room he crossed the line! She was stranded because in her rush to leave the penthouse she forgot her credit card and phone. And now she is soaked to the bone in a revealing dress because the man who loaned his phone got her drunk and she snuck out the back of the restaurant without her coat when he wasn’t taking NO for an answer. She glances up to see the last person she wanted to see, Rafe’s brother Max. But, thank God he was there to rescue her.
Rafe is going out of his mind with worry and enraged with himself for his stupidity of locking Lexi in the room. Instead of him protecting her from the outside he realized that she thought she was trapped. He didn’t realized it was a trigger from her past. He has been protecting his brother from the monsters for most of his life. He knows his fears are unreasonable, but he can’t seem to get control of his obsessive and protective feelings. He has never felt this way and feels like he is going insane whenever she is not within sight.
I Love You Most
This book is sizzling hot from cover to cover. I really hated that their story is complete, but look forward to seeing Lexi and Rafe again in Max’s story. There was a surprising twist in their story although it shouldn’t have been. Loved this book! Julie Capulet nailed it!
This extended epilogue of Lexi and Rafe’s story just makes you love them even more than the XO books. To say that Rafe has control issues might not be strong enough. He is over the top possessive, but having someone who wants nothing more than to take care of your every need and make you happy sounds pretty great to me. Can’t recommend Julie Capulet enough.
Max
Someone has set Max up to take the fall for insider trading – a crime he did not commit. He is determined to find out who set him up and make them pay. Instead of serving jail time he has to wear a tracking bracelet for 3 months that limits his movement to allow him to go from home to his office. His brother wants to take him to dinner to cheer him up and discuss his upcoming wedding and he is stunned speechless when he meets the owner of the restaurant. His only interest in women had been one night stands so he didn’t understand his fascination with the beautiful woman.
Peach got her nickname at a young age when she baked her first pie. She absolutely loved baking and finally decided to open her own restaurant with her specialty being her famous pies. Unfortunately, one of her customers wasn’t happy with her continued refusals for a date and became abusive and stalking her. As she is trying to escape the stalker after a night out with friends a gorgeous man who she hadn’t been able to get out of her head since he came in her restaurant a few weeks ago comes to her rescue.
I love how Max wondered if he was forever damaged by his past that he didn’t think he had any emotional capacity like his brother Rafe, but after only 10 minutes in Peach’s company he totally understood his brother’s obsession with Lexi. His longest relationship was a two-night stand and now all he can think about is getting her to stay.
I couldn’t stop laughing at their conversations with themselves in their head. I love Max’s tormented soul and his desperate desire to be loved. You can feel his pain coming through the pages. The storyline keeps you turning the page. The sex is steamy hot and the characters are amazing. Highly recommend this book and anything by Julie Capulet!
Great series 1st 3 books are about Rafe and Lexi both damaged individuals that fell in love at first sight. Lexi constantly tried Rafe, determined to maintain some form of independence. This series has a happy ever after. There are numerous steamy intense scenes. I would recommend reading The Obsession Begins for a good introduction to this series. The 4th book Max is about Rafe’s younger brother who he has tried to be there for and protect all his life after their parents died. Max meets Peach and he also fell in love at first sight. I enjoyed this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.