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Bad Things by RK Lilley Review

06/11/2013

17377032-1Tristan Vega may just be my top book boyfriend this year. Sexy, swoonalicious, big, charming, dancing, cookie baking, bossy, fun, and he even has dimples! Oh, and wait, there is more…..tattoos, fiercely protective and and in a band. Hello??? Who wouldn’t fall in love?!

“I tried to pretend that I hadn’t even heard that sexy as hell laugh. I knew that we were going to be a dangerous combination. Bad things were going to happen if we spent too much time around each other”

I first fell for Tristan in Grounded by RK Lilley (See the Up In The Air Series). I fell hard for the charming, sexy, big, tattooed flirt. So when I saw RK Lilley was writing Tristan and Danika’s story, you have no idea how excited I was. But time had passed, and as much as I remembered crushing on him, I didn’t remember much else. Which is OK. Bad Things actually takes place before the Up In The Air Series, and though connected, can totally be read alone. In fact, you may even like it more if you don’t brush up on the characters first, since then you will know what happens in the future. Bad Things has no spoilers for the Up In The Air Series, so there is no problem reading this first either. There will, however, be at least one more book in this series. Though Bad Things doesn’t have a cliffhanger, there is still much more story to be told.

Danika is working as a nanny for her best friend Bev and her husband, Jerry. Jerry invited his friend Tristan to stay with them while he waits for his new apartment to be ready.

“And his arms. Jesus. His arms were huge, which was kind of a thing for me. I thought they might have been even bigger than my waist….. And the tattoos…God, the tattoos.”

The attraction between Tristan and Danika is so strong it jumps off the page. But Tristan only does random hookups, and Danika only does relationships. So they decide to be friends, despite their huge mutual attraction (Tristan has to continually “take showers” every few hours when he is around her (heehee)). Tristan is lead singer in a band, a magician, and a club promoter. He is out dancing and partying every night. Danika, who has never had a social life, is suddenly invited out, as friends, every night.

“You making a move on me?” I called out to him, but I wasn’t pushing him away…
His smile was innocent enough, but i thought there was a hint of something else in his eyes.
“Just dancing, sweetheart.”

If I didn’t think Tristan was perfect enough, because we get to see the story from Tristan’s POV as well as Danika’s, we know he is also a really good guy. He’s not doing the hookups because he’s a dick, but because he has been hurt badly in the past. And Danika has a rough, heartbreaking past as well. When Tristan and Danika get together under the guise of “friends with benefits”, with their awesome banter and huge amounts of sexual tension, you can not put this book down. Even the sexual tension is hot. So when they finally get together…BAM.

“Tell me not to kiss you.”
“Don’t kiss me.”
“Mean it.”
“I can’t.”

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“I’m going to fuck you hard on the hood of this car, in the pouring rain. And. You. Are. Not. Going. To. Forget. It.”

Danika has not had a lot of experience, never even had an orgasm that wasn’t self-induced. Tristan loves a challenge, so he makes sure to change that. And boy oh boy…. *is it getting hot in here?* Tristan definitely has some Dom tendencies, though this is not really a BDSM story. He isn’t hard-core like James (who shows up numerous times in this in a mostly professional capacity. Bad Things takes place pre-Bianca), but he does make sure Danika gives up control to him, and he does use restraints.

“Please won’t help you right now, Miss Over-thinker. This isn’t about letting you stay in control. This is about making you lose your mind. I say when you’re ready, and I plan to take my time getting you there.”

“I want you to let go. I wan’t you to submit. I want to make you lose your mind. I want you to be so far gone that the only word left in your vocabulary is my name.”

Their fuck-buddy status was supposed to be casual. After all, Tristan didn’t do relationships. But Danika is falling hard. And has come almost to the point of obsession. But while she knew Tristan wanted her, it wasn’t the same way she wanted him.

“…watching him onstage made me see just how powerful he was, what a force of nature his very presence was. Part of me loved it, loved him like this, in his element, and part of me hated it. It was terrifying, because deep down I knew that you could never hold on to a man like this. He would become too big to live a normal life. It seemed inevitable.”

This is an interesting book to read, because you already know where they are in the future. But where did Danika get her limp? As much as I hope we get to see the couple get their happy ending, I just can’t see how RK Lilley can do it in 2 books. There is just so much more story to tell!

Likes:

  • OMG, did I say Tristan was amazing? A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
  • I really loved Danika’s smart, sassy, say what’s on your mind personality too.
  • Though you wanted to punch Tristan a few times, you get him, and love him even more.
  • The James Cavendish Cameos.
  • I laughed, I cried (a lot), I jumped my husband, I was breathless…..
  • The side characters were all great, even the ones you hate.
  • Frankie, the lesbian tattoo artist, played a big part in this story and I really liked her.
  • Though this is clearly the first in a series, it doesn’t leave you with a painful cliffhanger.
  • Great sex scenes (RK never disappoints)
  • There was angst, and you know there will be more, but you just can’t look away!

Dislikes:

  • Knowing the outcome, yet hoping that there will be a book beyond the Grounded timeframe.

Rating 5 stars 4.5 Heat

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I absolutely loved this book from the first page on. I love a book with banter, and there was plenty. I love when roommates/BFFs try to stay away but can’t. There was angst, excruciating heartbreak, jealousy, protectiveness, love, great sex, and that question that lingers….are they good or bad for each other?

“For the first time in my life, I trusted someone enough to take that control from me, I gave him that control willingly, and that trust healed something raw and aching deep inside me.”

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Bad Things RK Lilley

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“I have an idea,” Tristan said, moving around the kitchen counter, and into the dining room.

He opened up a drawer of the desk that ran along the far wall.

“That sounds ominous,” I said, following him.

“On a scale of one to ten, how much do you like the last guy that you slept with?” Tristan asked me with an arched brow and a crooked smile, flashing those dimples at me.  He used those things like a weapon.

“My ex?  Negative five, since I’m feeling mellow right now,” I said instantly.

He nodded.  “Exactly.  The last girl I hooked up with threw a drink at another chick for smiling at me, and the one before that started nagging me about my drinking after we’d hooked up one time.  Sex turns women into nagging psychos, and it turns men into straight-up assholes.  Now, how much do you like me?”

I wrinkled my nose at him.  “Right this second?  Well, this little speech is kind of annoying but I do kind of like you most of the time.  I’ll give you a solid five.”

He just grinned, not at all offended.  I don’t think he would have known what to do with me if I wasn’t giving him shit.  “Well, I give you a ten, which averages our friendship out to a solid seven, making you one of my favorite people of all time.  I’d like to maintain our average, so I say we make a list.”

He had actually gotten a pen and paper out, and I made sure he saw me roll my eyes.

His grin just widened.  “That’s what I love most about you.  I never have to wonder what you’re thinking.  It’s all right there on your lovely face.”

My scowl just deepened as I saw what he was writing.

‘THE FRIENDS DON’T LIST’ –

Because I like you too much to sleep with you

I sighed loudly.  “What is the point of this?  We don’t need to write it down.”

He straightened, giving me a look that made things low in my body clench in the most delicious way.  His gaze was borderline obscene as he eyed me, top to bottom.

He swallowed hard.  “I need to.  God, Danika, even your feet are fucking sexy to me, and I like you too fucking much to screw it up.  I want to be around you.  I’d be sad if you we didn’t see each other anymore, and I’m batting zero at the relationship thing.  I’m a good friend, though, so yeah, I need a real clear ‘don’t’ list, so I don’t screw it up.”

I smirked at him.  “My feet, huh?  My feet are really that sexy?  You crazy horn-dog.”

I didn’t want a relationship with him, either.  I knew that it would mean the end of us as friends, but knowing that he found me that sexy made me warm all over.  It didn’t make me feel dirty to have him look at me like that, it made me feel special.  It was a novelty for me, to be sure.

He laughed and nodded, giving me really good eye contact.  “Yes.  It’s a problem.  I’m a man-whore, and you would tempt a saint.  Let’s find a way to keep our friendship safe.”

I liked that, liked that he valued my company more than my body.  I nodded, finally giving him smile for smile.  “Yes.  That makes sense.  Sex isn’t worth it anyway.  It never leaves me with anything but a need for a date with my vibrator, and that’s if I’m lucky.”

He groaned and slapped his forehead.  “I need to get that image out of my head.  That was cruel.  Do you mean that your last boyfriend didn’t make sure you got off?”  He asked the question like he just couldn’t help himself.  I knew him well enough to know that he couldn’t.

I laughed, trying not to make it sound as bitter as it actually was.  “No.  I’m saying that none of them did.  They couldn’t find a clit with a map.  Selfish pricks.”

He ran a hand over his face, and it went a little slack before he looked at me again.  “That hurts me deep in my soul, Danika.  I wouldn’t do that to you.  I’d make sure you came, first and last.  I’d go down on you every time, if that’s what you like.  I’d lick—“

I held up a hand, giving him an arch look, though I was far from unaffected by his little speech.  I wanted badly to see if he was really that good, but I shook myself out of it.

He grimaced.  “Sorry, sorry.  That was out of line.  You can’t tell me stuff like that.  It makes me want to punch somebody and, well, do things to you that do not need to be spoken out loud.  But it does prove my point about me needing a ‘don’t’ list.”

I nodded.  It was becoming apparent that we both needed one.  “Yes.  Don’t you worry about poor old me.  I like my vibrator just fine.  Better than any cock that’s ever come near me, in fact.”

He closed his eyes, lowered his head, and held up one finger as though he needed a moment.

I giggled, because I had been trying to torment him, and I saw by the oversized bulge in his jeans that I’d succeeded.

I snapped my fingers at him.  “Okay, okay, let’s get on with it.  Get started with your list.”

1. No sex, no making out, no kissing.

“No getting off and thinking about you?” I asked.  Yes, I was trying to torment him.

He held up that finger that made me giggle again.  He looked like he was thinking hard for a long moment, finally shaking his head.  “Nope.  Can’t do that.  Sorry.  It’s like saying I won’t get hard when I see you wearing a bikini.  It would just be a lie.  But I won’t torture you with the details, I swear.”

I nodded, still smiling.  Teasing just never got old with him.  He made it so much fun.  He made absolutely everything fun.  “The same,” I told him.  “I’ll try not to be too loud when I cry out your name as I get myself off.”

He shook his head, looking pained.  “So jacked up,” he muttered under his breath.

After a long pause, he started writing again without another word.

2. No getting jealous or complaining about who the other one is dating or hooking up with.

“That goes for you too, right?” I asked archly.  “No hitting guys in bars for looking at me funny.”

“I didn’t hit him.  I just choked him a little.”

“Um, yeah, that sounds worse than punching.  Not helping your argument.”

He completely ignored that, writing.

3. We can hang out whenever we want, but we won’t call it a date, even if we’re doing date-like things

“Would oral be considered date-like?” I asked, just messing with him, as usual.  I’d never been able to have sexual banter with a man that didn’t end up making me feel like shit.  It was just the opposite with Tristan.  For some reason, it made me feel warm and fuzzy every time.

He sent me a twisted grin.  “I’m pretty sure that would be breaking the no kissing rule.”

“Pretty sure leaves wiggle room.”

He gave me a look that could only be described as longing.  “I do love the way you wiggle.”

I giggled.

He went back to writing.

4. No nagging.

“That counts for you, too.  No telling me when I’ve had too many shots.  That’s for me to decide.”

He sent me an exasperated look.  “Well, if you drink enough shots that you climb on the bar to dance, and some guy grabs you, don’t nag me for beating the shit out of him.”

“That sounds like a clear violation of rule number,” I pointed out.

“That’s not jealousy.  That’s me being protective of my buddy.”

I rolled my eyes.  It was a fine line.

He started writing again.

5. Always remember that we like each other too much to sleep together, and that sleeping together will ruin EVERYTHING.

6.  If the words ‘I love you’ are ever mentioned, it will be assumed that it is in a friendship type context.

7. No talking dirty, or talking about dates with your vibrator.

He sighed, immediately crossing #7 out.

7. No talking dirty, or talking about dates with your vibrator.

“That one is just no fun at all,” he explained.

I giggled.  Only Tristan could make me giggle.

He sent me a warm smile.

“I named my vibrator after you,” I told him with a smirk.  “He’s small, but he makes up for it by working hard.”

He straightened, moving a little close to show me just how small he wasn’t.  I backed up to the edge of the table, and he followed.

He gave me his sinful smile.  “I’m big like this everywhere.  Don’t make me prove it to you.”

I rolled my eyes.  “Every guy says that.  It would be refreshing to meet a guy that just admitted to being average-sized, or God forbid, small.”

He shook his head.  “You want me to do something crazy.  I see your game now.  Not falling for it.”

I couldn’t hold back a smile, because I had been egging him on.  The man was so outrageous, he’d do anything on a dare.  I shrugged.  “I’ll never know, but in my imagination it’s very clearly average, bordering on small.  No way to change it.”

He pursed his lips, his fingers going to the button on his jeans.

I slapped my hands over my eyes, running away and giggling like a kid.

He overtook me in seconds, picking me up easily.  He flung me over his shoulder, heading to the back door.

I knew where this was leading.

“Put me down!” I screeched between giggles.  “I just washed my hair!”

“Every time you make me want to pull my dick out for you, for any reason, I’m throwing you in the pool.  This is for the sake of our friendship, Danika.”

I was already flying through the air before he’d finished talking.  I heard him say Danika right before my head went under.

The bastard.  A quote from Danika not long after…

“It wasn’t a don’t list, you douche bag!  It may as well have been a fucking to-do list!”

 

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  1. Lea says

    06/11/2013 at 9:41 am

    Wow, thanks for the giveaway! Can`t wait to read this book. *fingers crossed*

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  2. Melissa D says

    06/11/2013 at 10:18 am

    Sounds like another great book from R.K. Lilley. I really enjoyed her In Flight series. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  3. amanda adams says

    06/11/2013 at 10:21 am

    Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!

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  4. Megan says

    06/11/2013 at 10:48 am

    Omfg….sounds like another shit hot read from RK Lilley! Loved the 2 seconds of Tristan that we saw in the Up in the Air books!

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  5. Diana Doan says

    06/11/2013 at 10:55 am

    Sounds like a great read. Thank you for the chance to win one!

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  6. Vanessa Proehl says

    06/11/2013 at 10:58 am

    Can’t wait to read it!

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  7. Karen G. says

    06/11/2013 at 11:06 am

    omg, funny and hot! I am so looking forward to reading this! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  8. Tamara Debbaut says

    06/11/2013 at 11:09 am

    Awesome giveaway!!

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  9. Alexandra A says

    06/11/2013 at 11:36 am

    Ohhh can’t wait to meet Tristan <3

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  10. Brianne says

    06/11/2013 at 11:36 am

    Thanks for doing this awesome giveaway! I can’t wait to read this book!

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  11. elena k says

    06/11/2013 at 11:47 am

    i cannot wait to read it!i love this series

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  12. Melanie says

    06/11/2013 at 11:59 am

    Can’t wait to read it

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  13. Nikole says

    06/11/2013 at 12:00 pm

    Absolutely LOVE R.K.’s books! So excited to read this soon and know about these two’s history and FIRE!!!!

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  14. Mandy G. says

    06/11/2013 at 12:05 pm

    So excited to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  15. bramdi stetson says

    06/11/2013 at 12:07 pm

    So excited for this one!

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  16. Becky K. says

    06/11/2013 at 12:21 pm

    Great review! I’m looking forward to this one.

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  17. Rose says

    06/11/2013 at 12:24 pm

    Awesome review makes me anxious to read the book ^_^

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  18. Kim Brown says

    06/11/2013 at 12:31 pm

    So freakin’ excited for Lilley. Her books are amazing and I just love all the characters in the Up In The Air series.

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  19. Eb says

    06/11/2013 at 1:16 pm

    Ohhh sounds great! Can’t wait

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  20. Mick Murphy says

    06/11/2013 at 2:22 pm

    I LOVE this series and cannot wait to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  21. Victoria says

    06/11/2013 at 2:43 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I cant wait!

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  22. Demitra says

    06/11/2013 at 3:01 pm

    The teaser is amazing, thank you for the chance!

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  23. Bobbye Booth says

    06/11/2013 at 3:06 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway 🙂 I really want to read this book!

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  24. Amy Malek Concepcion says

    06/11/2013 at 3:07 pm

    Can’t wait to read about Tristan and Danika. Thanks for the giveaway

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  25. heather kennedy says

    06/11/2013 at 3:36 pm

    thanks for the giveaway

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  26. Dana says

    06/11/2013 at 3:37 pm

    I just find The Up in Flight series and can’t wait to find out about these two characters!!

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  27. skyline1210 says

    06/11/2013 at 4:04 pm

    Well hello Tristan!

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  28. Lori Mitchell says

    06/11/2013 at 5:22 pm

    Thanks for the giveway! Really want to read this!! 🙂

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  29. Karina says

    06/11/2013 at 5:38 pm

    Can’t wait fo read! Thank you!!

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  30. JennS says

    06/11/2013 at 6:06 pm

    Thanks for he giveaway! Can’t wait to read this one!!!

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  31. Brandy Bell Myers says

    06/11/2013 at 6:38 pm

    This looks so good!

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  32. tami czenkus says

    06/11/2013 at 7:13 pm

    i can not wait for this one huge fan!

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  33. denise smith says

    06/11/2013 at 7:22 pm

    thanks for the great giveaway

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  34. robyn k says

    06/11/2013 at 9:23 pm

    thanks for giveaway! been wanting to read this

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  35. Holley says

    06/11/2013 at 9:33 pm

    Can’t wait to read

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  36. tara says

    06/11/2013 at 9:44 pm

    Awesome! Thx:)

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  37. Scheva says

    06/11/2013 at 10:00 pm

    One clicking now!!

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  38. Evelyn Recinos says

    06/11/2013 at 10:23 pm

    I am looking forward to reading this book!

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  39. Meghan Mack says

    06/11/2013 at 11:42 pm

    R.K Lilley can do no wrong. Everything she writes is AMAZING!

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    06/12/2013 at 12:59 am

    Thanks for he giveaway!

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    06/12/2013 at 3:02 am

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  42. Louisa M says

    06/12/2013 at 3:17 am

    I love R.K Lilley’s books! thank you for the giveaway!

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  43. Brenna says

    06/12/2013 at 6:13 am

    Awesome giveaway and review! Can’t wait to read! 🙂

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  44. Amy Pollard Woolard says

    06/12/2013 at 9:00 am

    Man, I wanna read this book!!!!

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  45. Alisa says

    06/12/2013 at 9:07 am

    I love this series. I can’t wait to read this!

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  46. pam metz says

    06/12/2013 at 9:17 am

    Would really love to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  47. Nichole C says

    06/12/2013 at 9:23 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  48. Karen H says

    06/12/2013 at 9:34 am

    wow sounds like a great read would love to win this thanks for the giveaway

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  49. Maria Fontes says

    06/12/2013 at 9:38 am

    This is top of my tbr so I have my *fingers-crossed* that I win this one 🙂

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  50. Mindy Jarreau says

    06/12/2013 at 9:55 am

    I loved these characters while reading the In Flight series! Can’t wait!

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  51. Lariza says

    06/12/2013 at 9:57 am

    I’m reading this right now and loving it!

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  52. Amanda D says

    06/12/2013 at 10:03 am

    I would love to try this book. A friend of mine recommended In Flight series to me. She really liked it.

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  53. Sónia Costa says

    06/12/2013 at 10:12 am

    Oh GOD this boy is HOT :O

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  54. Ryana1014 says

    06/12/2013 at 10:43 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I really love r. K. Lilley. James cavendish rocks!

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  55. liezel says

    06/12/2013 at 10:52 am

    Ty for the giveaway!

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  56. Mary Bilowus says

    06/12/2013 at 10:52 am

    I haven’t read anything by this author yet but I have heard great things about her books. Thanks for the giveaways!

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  57. Sue G. says

    06/12/2013 at 11:58 am

    I love R. K. Lilley books. She has such a wonderful, descriptive way of writing. Thanks for the chance.

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  58. Maria Maltais says

    06/12/2013 at 12:03 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  59. Zita R says

    06/12/2013 at 12:04 pm

    Great review! I’m looking forward to reading this book! Thanks for the give-away!

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  60. Gayle Fulawka says

    06/12/2013 at 12:55 pm

    I’m loving this book. Its awesome, swooning over Tristan

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  61. Nicole A. says

    06/12/2013 at 12:56 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway! =)

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  62. JS says

    06/12/2013 at 1:04 pm

    JUST FINISHED READING THIS BOOK – AMAZING!!!
    “…when I saw RK Lilley was writing Tristan and Danika’s story, you have no idea how excited I was.”
    Ana, I was right there with you! And I was not disappointed one bit! WOW! (I even took a break from reading the latest Gideon & Eva book to stop and read this one!) It’s gonna be so hard to wait for Tristan & Danika #2 “Rock Bottom”.

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  63. Sue Pfannenstiel says

    06/12/2013 at 2:05 pm

    Sounds good.

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  64. Julie says

    06/12/2013 at 3:24 pm

    Great giveaway!!

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  65. Heather says

    06/12/2013 at 4:16 pm

    I look forward to reading it.

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  66. Laura Sullenger says

    06/12/2013 at 4:25 pm

    I <3 RK Lilley

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  67. Stephanie says

    06/12/2013 at 5:17 pm

    This looks like such a great book. I can’t wait to read it. Love the cover!

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  68. Meghan Stith says

    06/12/2013 at 6:35 pm

    OMG… I love the sounds of this book! Love that cover, too ; ) I always wonder if the author has any life experience that they put into their books? I am also wondering if the author could choose ANY author to work with, who would they choose and why? This author can be alive or dead! Thanks for sharing with us and Thanks for the giveaway!
    mestith at gmail dot com

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  69. Deb says

    06/12/2013 at 7:06 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  70. Natasha says

    06/12/2013 at 7:12 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Sounds like a great read!!

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  71. Kim says

    06/12/2013 at 9:25 pm

    R.K. Lilley is a wonderful author. I look forward to reading her next book.
    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  72. Yvonne C says

    06/12/2013 at 10:31 pm

    Love the series!

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  73. Yvette Cervera says

    06/12/2013 at 10:37 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  74. Gi Trajano says

    06/12/2013 at 11:49 pm

    Sounds like a Hot book…thanks for the chance!!!

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  75. Lacey T says

    06/12/2013 at 11:59 pm

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway! 🙂

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  76. Michelle Morris says

    06/13/2013 at 1:00 am

    I’ve been wanting to read a book from RK Lilley for forever! I’m definitely adding this to my tbr. Sounds amazing!

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  77. Crystal Marie says

    06/13/2013 at 2:18 am

    Thanks for the great giveaway!!

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  78. Josie Hink says

    06/13/2013 at 2:40 am

    Gorgeous cover model!!! Do you get to choose who goes on your covers??

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  79. Jay B. says

    06/13/2013 at 4:14 am

    So excited to read Bad Things..! 🙂

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  80. Sabrina D says

    06/13/2013 at 4:28 am

    Have not read this series, but really look forward to it when I do!
    Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  81. Pam Nelson says

    06/13/2013 at 9:19 am

    I can’t wait to read this one! Great giveaway!

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  82. Shellie Elson says

    06/13/2013 at 9:22 am

    Great giveaways! Thanks!

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  83. Stephanie Brown says

    06/13/2013 at 10:05 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!! I love R.K.’s books!

    Reply
  84. Joanne Christenson says

    06/13/2013 at 11:17 am

    You are the queen of giveaways….seriously. ..amazing

    Reply
  85. Debra Diaz says

    06/13/2013 at 11:58 am

    Thanks for the giveaway, can’t wait to read it!

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  86. Kristen says

    06/13/2013 at 2:48 pm

    Can’t wait to read this series

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  87. Misty Trevino says

    06/13/2013 at 10:49 pm

    Anna, you have some awesome posts and giveaways!! I am glad to be a part of it!

    Reply
  88. Monica Sanchez says

    06/14/2013 at 9:23 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  89. Jessie L says

    06/14/2013 at 9:28 am

    I have loved every page of reading this series! Cannot wait to read this story. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  90. Pam says

    06/14/2013 at 10:32 am

    Thanks for the giveaway. Can’t wait to read this!

    Reply
  91. Nicole H says

    06/14/2013 at 10:42 am

    Loved the Up in the Air Series…Still need to read Lana and Bad Things

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  92. sarah rosario says

    06/14/2013 at 1:29 pm

    caNT WAIT

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  93. Kimberly says

    06/14/2013 at 9:12 pm

    Thanks for holding the giveaway! I’ve heard such amazing things about the author.

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  94. Angela R says

    06/14/2013 at 11:49 pm

    Such a freakin’ awesome giveaway, Ana! RK rocks! 🙂

    Reply
  95. Meagan W. says

    06/15/2013 at 3:17 am

    Thanks for another great giveaway.

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  96. Megan M. says

    06/15/2013 at 8:12 am

    This looks great–thanks for the giveaway! I’m half in love with Tristan already! 😉

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  97. Joan says

    06/15/2013 at 9:34 am

    Great giveaway! The excerpt is hilarious and sexy… killer combo. I can’t wait to read it!

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  98. Cismaru Camelia says

    06/15/2013 at 9:49 am

    I would love to read this book! 😀 Thanks for the giveaway!

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  99. donna reynolds says

    06/15/2013 at 1:14 pm

    Would die to win this thans for the giveaway

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  100. Michelina D says

    06/15/2013 at 1:33 pm

    Awesome review! Added it to my TBR list 🙂

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  101. Erica says

    06/16/2013 at 12:14 am

    This one sounds great – I hadn’t heard of it before now .

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  102. Gloria Landavazo says

    06/16/2013 at 3:23 am

    Love her up in the air series I’m looking forward to this one!!!!

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  103. Wicked says

    06/16/2013 at 7:20 am

    Looks Great!

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  104. Amber says

    06/16/2013 at 6:24 pm

    Definitely have to read this one! Thanks!

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  105. Irene Rosa says

    06/16/2013 at 9:27 pm

    OMFreading GODDDD….Any signed book by R.K. Lilley would be the greatest. I didn’t know if I wanted to love Tristan or to shoot Tristan LOL!! But I decided I will love him.

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  106. Bube says

    06/16/2013 at 9:29 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!:)

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  107. Jenny says

    06/16/2013 at 10:39 pm

    Holy crap! R.K. Lilley has become my new FAVORITE!! Fantastic book!! Loved Tristan!!!

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  108. Jenny Dauksa Schaber says

    06/17/2013 at 12:47 am

    I have no idea how I missed this one since I’m in here so often. I have fallen in love with R.K. Lilley and am thrilled for the opportunity to win a copy. Thanks!

    Reply
  109. Helen R says

    06/17/2013 at 1:39 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  110. Andie Wardlow says

    06/17/2013 at 6:16 am

    awesome giveaway thanks for the chance

    Reply
  111. Angela Love says

    06/17/2013 at 8:21 am

    Thank you for the giveaway and the chance to enter!!!!

    angelalove@uwmail.com

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  112. Glendalys says

    06/17/2013 at 8:41 am

    So excited. Good Luck everyone!

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  113. Jessica says

    06/17/2013 at 10:02 am

    looks like a GREAT book!

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  114. Carolyn says

    06/17/2013 at 8:55 pm

    love r k lilley and cant wait to read bad things

    Reply
  115. Jenny says

    06/17/2013 at 10:35 pm

    I love R.K. Lilley’s books. I can’t wait to read Bad Things! Thanks for the Giveaway!

    Reply

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