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Bend or Break Series by Amy Jo Cousins     Average rating of 4.1 stars (Based on the 7 books rated at KBS!)   I know many of you will ask so here is the deal.   My favorite book?  Touch choice.  #3 The Girl Next Door.     Favorite quote?  You have to read it.  I do not give spoilers and this one is a doozy!     Without further ado, here are the books and reviews in order:     Off Campus by Amy Jo Cousins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Tom goes back to college only to find his roommate was promised he would live alone. They do not get along, but Tom could care less what Reese wants since he only needs a place to crash and get the much needed sleep he deprives himself of. Can they find common ground? Reese talks to Tom finally, and they make a truce of sorts. They live like hermits in just their room, never leaving except for food, classes, and to shower. Tom works himself to the bone to pay tuition on the...

Off Campus, Bend or Break Series Book 1 by Amy Jo Cousins Date of Publication: January 27, 2015     Blurb:   Everyone's got secrets. Some are just harder to hide.   With his father's ponzi scheme assets frozen, Tom Worthington believes finishing college is impossible unless he can pay his own way. After months sleeping in his car and gypsy-cabbing for cash, he's ready to do just that.   But his new, older-student housing comes with an unapologetically gay roommate. Tom doesn't ask why Reese Anders has been separated from the rest of the student population. He's just happy to be sleeping in a bed.   Reese isn't about to share his brutal story with his gruff new roommate. You've seen one homophobic jock, you've seen 'em all. He plans to drag every twink on campus into his bed until Tom moves out. But soon it becomes clear Tom isn't budging. Tom isn't going to let some late-night sex noise scare him off, especially when it's ...

This is a combo of books 6 & 7 in the Bend Or Break series .  These can be read as standalone novels.  For reader enjoyment and understanding of the series, I recommend reading them in order. These books are a good choice as a set since they both have characters who must overcome being opposites and find common ground. I think it is better to review each book separately so here are both of the reviews for these books.  (These have been previously posted, but not together.) Love Me Like a Rock by Amy Jo Cousins My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book #6, in the Bend Or Break series. This book can be read as a standalone novel. For reader understanding and enjoyment of the series, I recommend reading these in order. Austin has lived in the shadow of wanting his best friend. Finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, Sean is there in all his naked glory. Can Austin move on and find real love? Sean has been trying to chase after Austin for the better part...

This is the 7th book in the Bend Or Break series .  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  For reader enjoyment and understanding of the series, I recommend reading these in order. Vincent meets Bryan and his whole view of the world changes.  Bryan is everything he is not.  Opposites really do attract.  Can they make the most of the future? Bryan has never had to hide who he is or what he does.  Why should he have to do that with Vincent?  He finds himself drooling over the man, but exasperated a moment later. This story has so much to it.  I was laughing one minute, crying the next.  I really felt it all.  Cannot wait until the next installment of the series!  I give this book a 3/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This copy was given in exchange for an honest review only.

This is book #6, in the Bend Or Break series .  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  For reader understanding and enjoyment of the series, I recommend reading these in order. Austin has lived in the shadow of wanting his best friend.  Finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, Sean is there in all his naked glory.  Can Austin move on and find real love? Sean has been trying to chase after Austin for the better part of a year.  Now that he has finally seen him, will the differences tear what he was hoping for in a relationship apart?  Sean is trying to convince Austin they deserve a fighting chance. This series just gets better.  Every story is full of sincere, and fun characters.  I love learning about the rowing also.  These guys must be HOT!  I cannot wait for the next installment in the series.  I give this book a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This copy was given in exchange for an ...

This is book #5 in the Bend Or Break series .  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  With the potential for spoilers, and real enjoyment of this amazing series - I recommend you read this series in order intended. Tom & Reese have already been through the wringer.  Now that college is over, they have jobs and life getting in the way.  With the holidays looming, Reese wants it to be special. Reese has planned for Tom to meet his co-workers.  Will this be like college all over again?  There needs to be common ground before it is too late. These are such really in depth characters!  I love we are back seeing where the series began.  Wonderful surprises for the reader, and even some holiday love thrown in.  I give this book a 3/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This book copy was given in exchange for an honest review only.

This is the 4th book in the Bend Or Break series .  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  For reader enjoyment and understanding, I recommend reading this series in order. Rafael and Denny meet through Denny's family.  When he gets a chance to go back to school, he feels worlds apart from the other students.  The only person he knows there is Denny.  Who taught him a sport that gave him back him life. Denny has felt haunted by his past with Rafael.  They have unfinished business, and the only way to solve a problem is to confront it.  Or will that just push Rafael away? This series has so many surprises for the reader!  A story this good with characters that have rich stories are always a joy to read.  These two were inevitable, and watching them get together and break down walls between them made it a great book.  I give this story a 3/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This copy was given in exchange for ...

This is book # 3, in the Bend Or Break series .  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  To avoid spoilers, understand characters, and fall in love with the series, I recommend reading these in order. Charles AKA Cash and Stephany AKA Steph met through their mutual friends.  College was a time of fun and sex and laughter.  When they get in the real world, why do relationships not last? Steph has a past full of pain and heartache.  Trust does not come easy for her.  Cash is fun and sexy as hell, but even he has one foot out the door.   This series just grabs me.  I mean like by the throat!  This is the best book so far of the series.  This book has everything.  Strong heat, sexy times, and so much more.  I give this amazing story a 5/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This copy was given in exchange for an honest review.

This is book # 2, in the Bend Or Break series .  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  For reader enjoyment and understanding, I recommend reading this incredible series in order. Jack and Mike AKA Miguel have a history.  One full of love, pain, and regret.  Getting back into town, Jack needs a friend ad maybe more.  Can he get Miguel to forgive him? Miguel wants to stay away from Jack.  His heart can take so much pain.  Seeing him in person and being able to touch.... how could he resist? This series definitely tugs on the heartstrings.  I did not expect to like Jack, after book 1.  This was a seriously unexpected story that gives you the feels.  I give this installment a 3/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This copy was given in exchange for an honest review only.

Tom goes back to college only to find his roommate was promised he would live alone.  They do not get along, but Tom could care less what Reese wants since he only needs a place to crash and get the much needed sleep he deprives himself of.  Can they find common ground? Reese talks to Tom finally, and they make a truce of sorts.  They live like hermits in just their room, never leaving except for food, classes, and to shower.  Tom works himself to the bone to pay tuition on the weekends, but otherwise lives a closed off existence. Tom starts to notice his feelings for Reese and they end up friends.  Reese is kind of a people person, so eventually they come out to the main room to study instead of just hiding away.  Will the pasts that have scarred them ruin their future?  Can Tom forge a live of his own and move past his fathers mistakes?  I found this book so riveting!  I could NOT put it down.  I know this will be a book I...