Name: This Is Reckless (Large Print)
ISBN: 9781637820414

Kennedy Fox

This Is Reckless (Large Print)

Drew Fisher is the type of guy every girl wants. Noble police officer by day, charming prince by night. He has no idea the effect he has on women, especially me—his little sister’s best friend. I’m the blonde Southern belle who lives up to the cliché, except I have my own quirks. I’m smart as a whip, can change my own oil, and recite The Pledge of Allegiance backward, but he doesn’t see that girl. It’d be easier to forget him if he wasn’t my roommate and if the first thing I saw in the morning wasn't his shirtless body covered in tattoos. I’ve crushed on him since the day we met, but he’s made it perfectly clear where we stand—just friends. I know I need to move on and accept that his feelings will never be mutual, but every day he smiles at me, I’m left dreaming of what if. He has girl issues, and I’ve got a crush I can’t deny. We’re friends, but I want more. One drunken hookup leaves us with much more than a platonic friendship. Pretending it never happened proves to be more difficult than anticipated. A crazy ex-girlfriend, a dangerous war of stolen glances, and passionate kisses leads to the most reckless battle yet. I won’t be a pawn in his game, but I’ll play by his rules if it will show him I’m the one worth breaking them for. Checkmate, Prince Charming. This is book 1 in the Drew & Courtney duet and must be read first. Suggested for mature readers only.

Drew & Courtney #1

This is Reckless

Tanya 

Their story was really good, some bits are repetitive but I love their romance & relationship. Also I’m glad that it’s not all rainbows + sunshine, there is some tragedy in here. As for the cliffhanger I knew it was coming & yet it still managed to piss me off.

Raven Dean

***5 Stars***

⭐ARC provided, read, and reviewed in exchange for an honest opinion⭐

Seriously???? Again with the cliffy???? I have a love/hate relationship with those damn things right now. Kennedy Fox has done it again, leaving me with wanting more and wanting to stab a certain character again and again. 

Courtney has been crushing on Drew from the moment she laid eyes on him. Too bad his eyes were only on one girl, Mia "fucking" Montgomery. The girl everyone wished he would open his eyes and see her for what she truly is, a manipulative bitch. But when Mia gives Drew an ultimatum, he might finally see what everyone else does and Courtney might finally get her chance.

As soon as I started reading Drewtney's story, I was sucked in and flipping the pages so fast to see what was going to happen next. And let's just say my heart was very happy. That is until the end, which I knew it was coming. I mean this is Kennedy Fox we are talking about. They love to torture us, but I secretly love it because that means we get more of these characters. Still April needs to hurry up and get here lol!!!

Lisa ✩ @lifeinlit

Warning: Expect a lot of fangirling, rambling on excessively, and an abundance of explanation points in this review. Read at your own risk.

Another fantastic book from Kennedy Fox!! This writing duo just gets me. They know exactly what to write and how to write it to make me drool, jump around, and unable to put down the book. Each book of theirs that I read leaves me loving KF more and more. I'd have to say this one is probably my favorite thus far... but I have no doubt that I'll continue to say that as the books roll in. I'm just completely obsessed with these books!!! 

"My heart is pounding against my chest, and I wonder if she's thinking the same thing I am."

Drew and Courtney are roommates and best friends. They met through Drew's sister, Viola, and have been living together happily for two years as strictly roommates and best friends. However, Courtney has had a crush on Drew for years. His sexy demeanor is undeniable, even when crossing that line could affect their friendship. Drew secretly has an attraction to Courtney as well, though he fights it with his entire being. His girlfriend, Mia (who we all hate, by the way), has a tight leash on him and tries to keep him from straying. But Drew can't deny the dreams he has about Courtney and the attraction he has for her, which is much more than just a friendship. As these two begin to blur the line between friendship and more, we're taken on a bumpy ride! Hold on tight and enjoy the emotional roller-coaster!! 

I am now officially Team Drewtney!!!! ♥ ♥ Drew is my new book boyfriend. Totally. I don't usually fall for the whole cop/uniform/handcuffs vibe, but MAAAAANNNNNN, Drew takes it to a whole new level!! I'm obsessed with him. (And totally not ashamed because, trust me, you will be too!) And Courtney is just adorable! I would definitely want to be friends with her. What a fun group of characters!

Checkmate: This is Reckless I suppose is technically the third book in this Checkmate Series. We do meet Drew and Courtney in Checkmate: This is War and Checkmate: This is Love, however it's not necessary to read those prior to reading this book. Regardless, you should read those too because KENNEDY FOX IS LIFE!!! I really wish I knew who this writing duo is. Mostly because if one of them is an author that I haven't read yet, I'd now want to go and read ALL THE BOOKS!! I do have suspicions now and then of who could be involved in this masterpiece duo, but until they're ready to be revealed, I'll just going on loving them like this. ♥

Bottom line: READ THESE BOOKS!! (Please and thank you.)
 


 


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Lacey

Originally posted at Booklovers For Life

3.5 STARS

It seems as if I love every single trope, but seriously, friends-to-lovers gets me every time. There’s always something so genuine and sweet about these kinds of romances! So Drew and Courtney’s story in this new Checkmate Duet was totally my thing – I definitely enjoyed it more than the previous duet about Viola and Travis. It was a lot less cheesy dramatic and thankfully we don’t have a manwhore hero this time… just an annoying, manipulating ex. Fans of Kennedy Fox will most likely enjoy Drewtney as much as Traviola, only instead of enemies-to-lovers, we have friends-to-lovers!

Courtney is Drew’s little sister’s best friend, they’re roommates, she has a tiny crush on him, he has a girlfriend who’s a major bitch… but it’s all good, right? For the past few years, Courtney has been totally fine with being one of Drew’s best friends. She wouldn’t mind if he ended his toxic relationship with his awful girlfriend, but for now she’s been waiting on the sidelines for her chance with him, which finally comes when Drew sees Mia exactly for the lying, cheating, manipulating person that she is.

“God, Court…where have you been all of my life?”
She pulls back and looks up at me. I run my fingers through her wet hair and rest my palm against her cheek. Moving in closer, she speaks against my lips before I can kiss her. “I’ve been waiting for you.”

Drew and Courtney are fun and sweet together – Drew finally realizes how perfect they are once Mia is out of the picture. They’re flirty, have great chemistry, and fall fast and hard for each other. But what happens when Mia doesn’t stay out of the picture and is out to ruin Drew’s newfound love?

I loved Courtney. She’s my favorite kind of heroine – tough, feisty, able to hold her own, and unapologetic. She’s the perfect balance for Drew, who is more calm and steady. I enjoyed the way their relationship grew in this first part of their story – it gets cheesy and predictable, but the romance itself is still enjoyable. I’m not the biggest fan of Kennedy Fox’s writing in this series – it’s a little too simple and boring for my taste, but it’s nothing unbearable and I do feel like the author duo improved since their first book. This might not be the best friends-to-lovers romance I’ve ever read, but it’s an easy story to get sucked into. I’m excited to see what happens in Drewtney’s sequel – after that slightly predictable cliffhanger, I need more!

“I’ll never stop wanting you, Courtney. You’ve completely stolen my heart, and for the first time, I don’t want it back. It’s yours.”

Thanks to the author for generously providing me an ARC to review.

Quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change in the final version.

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Farah Khaled 

*The author of this book sent me this paperback copy in exchange for an honest review, so don’t expect anything less than that. I will always give an honest review, be it a positive one or a negative one.*

Oh my GOD I was so blown away by this book.

AND I LOVED IT!!! I’d classify this book as Best Friends-to-lovers, for those who like that theme. What I really, really liked about the story is the low level of angst. It really is a simple, slow-burn romance. Nothing is rushed, and though there is a lot of focus on the plot, the romance still felt very real to me.

What caught my heart were the characters and not just the main ones. I have to say all of them were lovable and well depicted, I want all of them in my life because they can make it better like they did with Courtney’s (well except for Mia, I hate her..).

 “Thank you.”
His words take me off guard. “For what?”
His lips tilt up in a genuine smile. “For waiting for me.” 

Things really heat up between this pair. Holy hell Drew Fisher is one heck of a sexy man. I loved the two of them together. They are just figuring out that their friendship is changing and how to go with these changes when something big happens. I’m not going to tell you this story was completely all smiles and love, there was a touch of heartbreak and angst, but these two have known each other their entire lives. If anyone can make it through, it’s them… right?

“Are you gawking?” He tilts his head to one side, eyeing me.

“I’m looking at you like I’ve always looked at you,” I reply with a smirk. “You’ve just never noticed it before.” 

I felt happy while reading this one. I read it very quickly, all in one sitting, and I was so relieved to read a romance that felt real and special and didn’t rip me to shreds. Kennedy Fox has a winner on her hands.

I’ve read a lot of books that went through the whole friends to lover transition, BUT this was my all time favorite. I just loved how I kept smiling and laughing through the book. If you haven’t read it, you need to. You would expect it to be a predictable read, but it had its surprises, I promise. Read this book & thank me later.

This Is Reckless (Large Print)

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