The Fill In Boyfriend by Kasie West

Book Review - The Fill In Boyfriend by Kasie West

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Gia is trying to convince her friends that her college boyfriend is real. Too bad he dumps her in the parking lot before the big moment. But Gia is not one to be outdone. She falls back to plan B: Pick up a random boy in the parking lot.

I really loved this book. After I read P.S I Love You, this was my next stop on the Kasie West train. I was not disappointed. This author is amazing at keeping simple stories interesting. An excellent example of this is the fact that we don’t even know one of the main characters names until several chapters in. I won’t lie. I may have dramatically screamed a time or two in frustration.

Gia was super relatable. I felt for her and her struggles. It was like Pinocchio. She went from this wooden, fake people pleaser to a real girl with real feelings. After reading this book, I may have to buy a car to throw rocks at. It seems like a great stress reliever.  

I loved the supporting cast. The fill in boyfriend’s little sister (I won’t spoil the fun by revealing his name), was dark and dramatic and perfect. You’ll also love the villain in this book. She’s a J.E.R.K. Like a super jerk! Like, OMG I want to throw something at her. Maybe a rock? Hmmm…

There is a really cool FIREFLY reference so keep an eye out for it.

I completely vibed with his book. It was like a perfectly made cup of coffee. So satisfying.

Five stars! 

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Blurb:

When Gia Montgomery's boyfriend, Bradley, dumps her in the parking lot of her high school prom, she decides to do the unthinkable…convince the cute guy waiting to pick up his sister to pretend to be her boyfriend for the night. The task is simple: two hours, zero commitment, a few white lies.

The problem is that days after prom, she can't stop thinking about her fill-in boyfriend. But can Gia turn her fake boyfriend into a real one without exposing her lie and possibly destroying her friendships and her newfound relationship?

Smartly observed and wonderfully romantic, Kasie West's talent shines in this tale of one girl's unexpected quest to find love…and possibly herself.

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Bella and the Beast Snippet

It's snippet time! Please enjoy this unedited snippet from my upcoming YA Romance, Bella and the Beast:

“That was quite a performance.”

I turned around to see Cole casually leaning on the weight room wall. My mouth dropped open in shock at the Adonis that stood before me. His jet black hair was thrown up into a messy man bun and his wide chest bulged beneath his sleeveless shirt. I had to admit, he was handsome without his ever present hooded, black sweatshirt. No, not handsome. Drool worthy. I couldn’t keep my eyes from roaming over his amazing body. Why did he keep himself hidden away beneath unflattering clothes? Why didn’t he show off like the other boys?

He walked towards me, stopping only a foot away. He was close. Too close.

Electric goosebumps of delight broke out over my arms and shoulders as his eyes settled on mine. My stomach felt like I had swallowed a thousand panicked butterflies. My heart beat double time, filling me with nervous energy. I sucked in a breath at his nearness, picking up his scent in the process. He was slightly sweaty, but he didn’t smell like a locker room. It was more like man musk and Old Spice. It smelled… good. Not freshly showered good, but still nice. Slightly intoxicating. I swallowed to stop myself from taking a long sniff. What was it about Cole Castle that was so intriguing? Why did he make me feel so anxious and fidgety?

He raised an eyebrow and, to my horror, I realized that I hadn’t answered his question. I was just standing there, staring at his man bun and muscles like an idiot.

I’m sure that my cheeks turned apple red.

To my surprise, his long lashes shaded his eyes and he blushed.

My heart went from double speed to triple.

Great. He noticed me gawking. Now he thinks that I’m some weird girl who just leers at people. Just perfect.

Angry and embarrassed, I glared at him and crossed my arms across my chest.

 “What performance?” I demanded.

 “You know,” he leaned in and his voice dropped low. I tried to keep my breathing steady. “The one where you lied and said that Tommy was your boyfriend.” His eyes rose to meet mine. They were full of accusation and, worse, disappointment.

My chest constricted in alarm. Had Cole heard Tommy and I in the hallway? No. It was impossible. Tommy had closed the door tight. Whatever Cole thought he knew was unsubstantiated. Conjecture. A crackpot theory. He couldn’t prove a thing.

I scowled darkly at him. I would not allow Cole to stand in judgment of me. Not even with his rippling muscles or gorgeous hair. And especially not with his eyes that saw entirely too much.

Book Review - P.S I Like You By Kasie West

Book Review - P.S I Like You By Kasie West

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Review

Have you ever read a book with so much tension that you wanted to throw it against a wall in frustration? The tension between the two main characters, Cade and Lily, was palatable. It was like there was an elephant in the room and absolutely no one wanted to address it. It was infuriating, frustrating and addicting all at the same time. I became obsessed with this book. It was absolutely riveting.

Besides the tension (did I mention how good that was by the way) Lily, the main character, is very well-rounded. She loves her big, crazy family, she's an awesome guitar player, lyricist, sister, and friend. And she’s hilarious to boot. I really, really liked her.

The premise of this book, - a secret pen pal – will have your stomach in knots. It was so interesting and fun! I found myself looking forward to the next letter as much as Lily was. And the tension! I know that I've mentioned this before but the tension between the two main characters is off the charts! There is this one scene in Cade's kitchen when I was literally shaking. Shaking! Kasie West is an absolute genius and one of my favorite authors!

This book is amazing and definitely worth a re-read. As an added bonus, the audio narrator had a pleasant voice for both the boy and girl characters. I loved listening to her.

Five stars all the way!

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Blurb

Signed, sealed, delivered... 

While spacing out in Chemistry class, Lily scribbles some of her favorite song lyrics onto her desk. The next day, she finds that someone has continued the lyrics on the desk, and added a message to her. Intrigue! 

Soon, Lily and her anonymous pen pal are exchanging full-on letters -- sharing secrets, recommending bands, and opening up to each other. Lily realizes she's kind of falling for this letter writer. Only who is he? As Lily attempts to unravel the mystery, and juggle school, friends, crushes, and her crazy family, she discovers that matters of the heart can't always be spelled out... 

Kasie West brings irresistible wit, warmth, and sparkle to this swoon-worthy story of love showing up when you least expect it.

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