Liked book1 fell in love with book 3 (book 2 must read to understand 3)
351150
I was disappointed that I couldn't emotionally connect with the characters as much as I thought I would.  To me it was a bit more like the college love stories but with an extension into adult world.  They still acted like kids (which I guess they were, since they were in their early 20s).

Olivia: screwed up in lots of ways but can't blame her for everything since she had a pretty crappy upbringing.  I understand why the hesitation to let her guard down and love someone.  But when she does, he screws her over that day!

Caleb: man with no balls.
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1. Caleb and Olivia are due for a vacation and Olivia is excited that she's finally going to give her virginity to him.  The day when they're suppose to leave, it seems like he decides to have an affair with one of the office riff raffs and gets caught by Olivia. In his office.
2. He pretends to have amnesia!  Whaaat? Man up and go after what you want.  You want Olivia, go after her.  The "Red" is boring you, break up with her!
3. Marries the "Red" who ends up doing white collar crime and Olivia has to defend her so her sorry ass doesn't land in jail for 20+ years. She does it for Caleb of course.

UPDATE:  Really enjoyed book 2 and absolutely LOVED book 3!
581961
I was recommend this book by two separate people and for some reason dragged my feet.  Then I started reading and found myself intrigued by the mysterious start as we watch this man work in the library by using someone else.  I wasn't sure how the feel of the book was yet and so kept reading.  I was hooked!  Gio and Beatrice captivated me and I couldn't put this books down.  I read 1-3 in the series over the course of 3-4 days before I finally took a break because otherwise I would get in completes on assignments that were waiting for my attention.

The world building in this series is phenomenal.  This is our world reimagined with magic and creatures already familiar to us but presented in a new and unique way.  The detail was superb and the storyline enthralling.

Beatrice is a strong female lead and she did not annoy me.  I enjoyed becoming her and living the story as her (we all do it don't we? lol).  Gio, oh Gio.  A wonderful strong brooding male lead with dimension and a great air of mystery.  These characters and all the supporting characters were written with such depth that they came to life.  I believed their actions, I understood them and I felt for them.

There were parts in here that in my opinion related to another well known story and the use of that made me laugh and smile, loved it so much.

The scene that grabbed me the hardest and still stands out from the first book is the elevator scene.  You will know it when you read it.

I HIGHLY recommend this series.  In fact I suggest buying the 4 book bundle but the first book in the series is FREE so you can grab it and see if you get as hooked as I did.

The Pros:
-Strong female (kick some butt type of strong) and male leads that had depth and didn't annoy.
-Characters that evolve and grow with the story.
-Well thought out story that wraps up nicely after 4 books but welcomes the continuation of the world through other books an characters.
-Really well done world building, based off of our current one.
-Well completed story arcs.
-Great romantic chemistry and a couple you can fall in love with.
-Surprised me greatly, so not just a typical story format.
-A supporting cast that is just as well written with just as much depth leaving you wanting more of them.
-You can completely immerse yourself in the books.

Cons:
I really can't remember any at this time, lol.

This series really captured my attention and I know I will be plunging into the spin offs from it because I can't stand leaving them just yet and I want to get to know the other characters just as much as I know Beatrice and Gio.
1680841
All three are excellent, I had already purchased the first one, then saw this later and snapped it up, it didn't bother me that I already owned the first book, now with two copies its even more convenient. This author is amazing, I was kept engaged throughout and really enjoyed all three books. Looking forward to more :)
4701608
OMG where do i start with how much i enjoyed this one, Julie and Johnathan have done so well writing this together, After the ending of book 1 i couldn't wait to start this, This was so much more than i expected, There story is getting so so good and i need more i have to know what happens next. This really is a must read. I can't wait for book 3.
1832082
I totally fell in love with the characters albeit the circumstances at times,  authors did a fantastic job with the storyline , would recommend this to anyone who enjoys an obsessively handsome villain and an equally  strong female lead, looking forward to book three in this trilogy, yes book 2 was just as awesome as book one .
3273390
This is a 3 book bundle:
Book 1 was amazing. At first I had a hard time grasping the whole new lingo to go with the world and the sudden flashbacks to five years prior. After a little bit everthing flowed extreamly well. Extremly action pack, Elise is a character among herself. So much action, kicking butt and basically staying alive that I didn't want to put it down....

Book 2 was equally awesome. The past has caught up with Elise and someone she thought she killed is now back for revenge. Also she is forced to work for the Old Hag in a choice of evils. Anthony her boyfriend and cousin Betty are drawn into this renewed battle of apocolipic measures. Plenty of action, fighting, and death to keep you reading. Someone close to Elise dies, and the bond between James and Elise gets a drastic permant change, the Gate gets opened and we learn more from Elise's past. So if I didn't say it enough...This book is not one to miss if you've started this series.

Book 3: I was unimpressed. Okay it had Elise getting in and out of more trouble, but it didn't have that same awesome greatness that the first two books delievered. Elise and Anthony are still together, James is sorta outta the picture, and the Summit is upon them. The summit is where delegates from Heaven, and Hell meet with the Kopis as a neutral party. However this year the Union, a human run group, has taken over.

This has to be the best freebie download from Amazon I have read in awhile. I got it expecting a below average read and Whoa was I wrong. I don't exactly know why I liked this as much as I did but I enjoyed it so much. Elise was a character that drew me in. At first I didn't know what to think of her, she was cold, bad*ss, secretive, and so much more and that so much more drew me to love this character. James, Betty, Anthony and even Neuma I came to like. I still ask myself who/what is Thom... Oh my there is so much going on that I didn't want to stop reading but alas the last page came and now I have to read on when I buy the next book of this 7 book series.
926515
This book was GREAT LOVED IT !!! I was so in tuned with this book I didn't know it had ended . Downloaded the 2nd book as well waiting for #3 .
1369025
This book was amazing! Book 1 was good and introduced the charatcters very well. Book 2 was like a movie! I was so ingrossed with the book, that I finished it with tears, sobs, surprises, laughs and most importantly with love and passion. JC and Gwen are my top three couples after Christian/Anna and Gideon/Emma. Please, please, please read both books. I highly recommend it.
4340016
After reading the 1st book which I was  given free in exchange for an honest review  ...  I loved book one enough to buy book 2 & 3!

I really enjoyed the characters & the positions they found themselves in. I was rooting for them from the start and was interested in the further progression of the couple & characters.

I do hope to see something more about these characters in the future!
4735456
Awesome I loved this book it was and amazing book  I am goin to read the 3rd one for sure
497150
I fell in love with this series from the first book...I think i finished the last 2 in a day each!!!
1637125
Start with Book 1 of the series.  They are all good, and this one explores a really interesting character introduced in the 2nd book of the series.  I've loved them all.  The characters are dynamic, funny, and real.  One reason I love this series is that it is about people who really love life and love to support each other.  It is so very nice to read about people in a thoroughly loving community, dealing with ordinary problems like grief and parenting in this particular book.  While magic isn't necessarily ordinary, what really compels me to keep reading is the loveliness of people helping each other to learn, teach, lead, and fully live life.

Btw, these books all work really well on the Kindle.  I suspect they are good in paper book format as well. :-)
3905269
When I started book 1 I am not a big fan of flashbacks, but the story got me hooked. So now I plan to read all 4 book and let the author know I am enjoying his work and give him a 5 star compliment..
4824661
Loved this boook and the first one..i say they are a must read for me..after reading the first book i was so hooked i just had to read the second one immediatly!!! and i did in two days read both books!! i have to say she is now one author i will be looking out for, for future books!!!. read it it will make you feel all types of emotions and makes you fall in love with the characters from start to finish. Seriously and amazing book <3
4793002
Like book 3 as much as the first 2.  This covered period I have lived and it brought back all the feelings I experienced as they happened - the Berlin Wall coming down, Kennedy assassinations, integration, the Cuban crisis - but through the eyes of the characters which gave a different perspective
2601952
Book 1
The lust list is a series of books about twin brothers Kaidan and Devon. kaidan's story was the first I read, I was hooked and a little in love so no question about it I had to read Devon's story, now I'm torn, which brother do I choose ???
Devon is a rich bad boy that the press love to catch in scandalous situations but he appears to have a softer slightly insecure side in private or at least with Olivia and Olivia is a long way from Devon's world and struggling to cope with her own issues stemming from the death of her brother, opposites attract and the heat is obvious but can they over come their demons and make it work ? or will their individual issues prove too great and tear them apart ?
Book 2
Devon has darker and deeper issues than were first apparent and hes a master at avoiding questions he doesnt want to answer, although Olivia's issues have been obvious from the first book she starts to show a strength she didn't realise she had, will these two get a chance to help each other heal the ghosts of their past or are they too damaged to ever get past it?
Although there was a story line in this book (which I'm sure has much more to reveal yet) it seemed almost to be in the background with the focus on giving us a small insight into both Devon and Olivia, As well as their budding relationship we get more info into what happened to Olivia's brother and a glimpse of Devon and his twin brother Kaiden's relationship as children,
I look forward to seeing if Olivia sticks to her convictions and if Devon comes to his senses.
Book 3
Olivia's is incredibly likeable and it's great to see how her character has grown, tho I can't help but feel anxious for her, not used to this Hollywood celebrity spotlight she finds herself in, it means she is in awe of the attention and a little naive and far too trusting.
Devon on the other hand seems to be balancing between spiralling into oblivion and getting his act together, one minute he turns up in the middle of the night, out of his head and the next he's attentive and supportive and it's clear he has very deep feeling for Olivia (lucky girl)
I still have no idea which way he will go but I definitely have a soft spot for Devon.
There's a great storyline and an unbelievable cliffhanger of an ending that left me shouting noooooo it can't end there ( you're just mean Ms Bailey)
Book 4
I'm sad to see Olivia and Devon's story comes to an end, Devon may have his problems but I really love his character and have been routing for this couple to make it work, But With a stalker now on Olivia's tale determined to remove her from Devon's life by any means possible can Devon protect the woman he loves and clean himself up to keep her in his life ?
This book flowed nicely and has enough going on to keep you interest to the last page.
I wait with interest to see who will be the focus for the next lust list series ! Lex maybe ????
823247
I had a hard time at first staying with the book, but OMG.... by the end I was hooked... now I need to get books 2 & 3!!!  I don't want to go into any detail, mainly because I don't want to give anything away.... However I will say this is a must read!!!!!