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Live For You

de Marquita Valentine

Sèrie: Boys of the South (May 2013 - book 1)

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From New York Times Bestselling Author, Marquita Valentine, comes the first book in her new adult series, LIVE FOR YOU. Boys of the South ~ Book 1The faster I rise, the harder they want to see me to fall.For years, I had the perfect life and the perfect career as the reigning princess of country music, Violet Lynn. Then after one drunken night, my mug shot went viral. Suddenly, I was the girl least likely to be invited anywhere. Unable to withstand the questions from the press or the sight of my ex-boyfriend with my ex-best friend, I ran...straight into the arms of one bad boy bartender- Cole Morgan.Cole's nothing like any guy I met before, with his rough demeanor, tattoos, and piercings. It doesn't matter to me that our worlds are so different that they don't even occupy the same universe. He makes me feel safe, secure, and ...loved. But once he learns the truth of who I am and what I did, will he stay or turn on me like all the others?… (més)
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This is an amazing story of two people finding their way while dealing with troubled pasts. Beautifully written with great characters and a storyline that will make you smile and cry. I recommend this book to everyone. 18 ( )
  Bette_Hansen | Nov 3, 2015 |
My shelves might contain spoilers.
I've found my new FAV author.
And my new FAV hero.
If I put my FAV quotes from this book here, it would pretty much be half the book.
Totally didn't expect the sweet/intense story of Cole and Rae.
What a roller coasting ride. So much happening. So much to look forward to. So many stories that can still be told from the characters in this book.
And I can't wait.
I wish this wasn't an installment read and I hope "Only for You", (the conclusion of their story) will be out soon.


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  BeegPanda | Aug 2, 2015 |
Live for you was quite an enjoyable read, infact I would've rated it five stars if it weren't for the ending. The whole book, characters, plot, and interactions was great! There I love how the story unfolded and the angsty drama. I love-loved the swoony/smexy scenes. The dark aspect of Violet's past, makes this whole book seem more real. It is sad, heartbreaking almost, so it makes you happy that she found Cole and he could ease some of that pain.

I think what made the book for me was Cole. He was sweet, yet cocky. He was a man.. strong yet vulnerable. I like how he handled Violet's stardom. I love how he handled his sister, even though he had to take care of her, he loved her. He would do anything for her, and that was the point in which my heart melted. The other minor issue, is that I don't think there was enough interaction between the two MCs for them to fall in love. But it still worked.

I hated the ending. It was cliffy and rushed, to the annoying degree. There were several questions that went unanswered. It literally felt like I got to the middle of the book and it ended. Other than that, the duel POV was great, I really liked Cole's voice. I read the book in one sitting and if I had the second part of this book I would've read that too! Don't let the ending deter you from reading this book, just keep that in mind when you get towards the end! Read it, seriously, you'll like it! ( )
  asgwilli | Dec 2, 2013 |
Live For You is great NA contemporary romance that I did really enjoy. I think what made the story for me was was Cole Morgan. Granted, I did like Violet Rae, but Cole sold me hook, like, and sinker. Live For You is told from dual POV's alternating between Cole and Violet Rae, and chapter one begins with Cole. It is in this first chapter that I totally connected with Cole. You get to know him so well and feel like he is talking to you telling you what he is thinking and what is going on in his life.

"Lately, my life has become one endless loop of sameness. Not that I'm complaining, but sometimes, I'd like for something, anything different to happen. Something that knocks me on my ass without getting a black eye or loose tooth from it. Sometimes.....I just want more than the cards I've been dealt.

The cards Cole have been dealt have been anything but easy. Cole and his brother Parker run a bar, attend college, and raise their little sister. His mom is a mess and there is no dad in the picture for any of them. It is obvious the intense love Cole has for his brother and sister. He would do anything for them. Cole is smart, hot tempered and sexy, a combination which lands him trouble more than he would like. He is definitely the bad boy you love to love.

".....my brother and I can break up brawls. We like breaking up fights. Hell, there are times I like to start shit just so I can wail on a guy. Yeah, it's a f***ed up dirty little secret of mine. Deal with it.

Violet Rae Lynn is country music's sweetheart, that is until she messes up big time. Distraught over what happened, a bad relationship break-up, and a secret that no one knows, she wants nothing more than to escape. After changing her appearance, she runs to the place that she is always felt safest, grandma's. The last thing Violet who now calls herself Rae is looking for is another relationship, but then she meets Cole, who blows her mind and rocks her world, and she has to rethink everything. Cole is quite taken with this feisty girl who is a bit of a mystery, and he just can't get enough of her, which is something he hasn't experienced before. Their relationship is anything but easy, and they both don't always deal with things in the best of ways. When it's time for Violet Rae to face the music and her commitments, will the secrets she has and the secrets Cole has be more than either of them can overcome.

Again, I really did enjoy this story. The plot was great and fast paced. There were some things that I saw coming, but there were a few things at the end that I did not. The story ends a bit abruptly and I was sad because I wanted more of these characters, more details, and more closure. Then, to my delight, I saw where they are getting a second book coming out later this summer. With so many NA contemporary romances out there, it is becoming more difficult to find stories that stand out, but for me, Marquita Valentine has done that in Live For You, and I am looking forward to seeing where she takes the story from here.

Here are a couple of quotes/teasers that I loved:
“My phone vibrates and I glance at it.
"Good night 3." That little heart emoticon gives me the goofiest swell of emotion in history. Hell, I think I could give Wyatt a run for his money. He’s the king of goof.
Night. I add a heart because it seems like the appropriate thing to do. Guess that makes me the king of goof’s bitch? Or is that love’s bitch?
Either way, this girl owns me.”

"Let me change, first, since this towel offends your delicate sensibilities. Then I'll let you take the cake holder back home with you." Before I can turn him down again, he walks away, pauses, and shoots me a wicked grin over his shoulder. That grin does things to parts of me that have no business coming to life . Heat skims by body.
"What?"
"I sure hate offending you." He drops the towel exposing his very fine butt. There are dimples on each side and at the base of his back. "Close your mouth, darlin." Muscle ripple and flow as he strides into his bedroom. I snap my jaw shut. ( )
  alwaysyaatheart | Sep 28, 2013 |


Violet Rae givens was a popular country song singer but after a tragic accident she had to get away from everyone. She knew that the public hated her and she was no longer “sweet innocent girl” anymore in their eyes. Her parents happiness was too much for her to deal with and she went to the one person who can protect her and will not judge her – her Nana. Now there’s a hot Southern boy that she meets at Piggly Wiggly early in the morning that makes her skin tingle and she cannot get him out of her head. But being hurt and lied to makes her push him away and soon enough she needs to make a decision.

Cole wishes that he would only get one break. Running the bar with his brother, trying to raise sister Kelly is hard but it is nothing like watching your wreck-of-a-mom trying to ruin your life even more. He never felt like he deserved anything good in life and never expected anything but worse from people. But meeting Violet Rae has made him feel like a teenager and he finally feels like there is someone that understands him. Someone who can love him for who he is no matter what the situation might bring.

“You’re amazing.” I mean it. Nothing about my words are meant to seduce, meant to tantalize and tease. Yes I want inside her, but even more I want inside her head. I need to know this girl. What makes her tick; what she likes and dislikes. I need to know all of this, despite knowing how long she’ll stay here.”


Wow. I have absolutely no words for this book. I did not know what I was going to expect but the intimacy and the relationships really blew me away. I had a hard time writing this review because I had to gather all of my thoughts. All I know is that I have found another favorite author to love and follow. One of the things that I really appreciated in the book was that it was never predictable. It didn’t have some crazy twists but it was definitely surprising. One of my favorite scenes was when Cole and Rae had the first time alone by the creek and I just loved how the author described the tension between them. It felt like I was actually there. Cannot wait for the second book to come out so I can have me some yummy Cole! ( )
  SpicedLatte | Aug 1, 2013 |
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From New York Times Bestselling Author, Marquita Valentine, comes the first book in her new adult series, LIVE FOR YOU. Boys of the South ~ Book 1The faster I rise, the harder they want to see me to fall.For years, I had the perfect life and the perfect career as the reigning princess of country music, Violet Lynn. Then after one drunken night, my mug shot went viral. Suddenly, I was the girl least likely to be invited anywhere. Unable to withstand the questions from the press or the sight of my ex-boyfriend with my ex-best friend, I ran...straight into the arms of one bad boy bartender- Cole Morgan.Cole's nothing like any guy I met before, with his rough demeanor, tattoos, and piercings. It doesn't matter to me that our worlds are so different that they don't even occupy the same universe. He makes me feel safe, secure, and ...loved. But once he learns the truth of who I am and what I did, will he stay or turn on me like all the others?

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