“Im always okay when Im with you, ” I love sports romances and this one was about a sport that was totally new to me water polo.
I mean, I knew that it exists but Ive never really given it a second thought, But yes, those guys need to be fit, So sign me up for more water polo romances
I really enjoyed Alice and Reagans story and their sexual tension.
The only thing that I missed was an
epilogue or maybe another chapter, The ending was quite abrupt, Im not a fan of epilogues that tell you about the perfect wedding and/or the coupleskids but I dont mind a little glimpse into the future.
I hope that well get that in the next books of the series, Im really looking forward to Dallas and Doras story!
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I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Reagan is one of the good guys.
Hes not just a pretty face and a hot body, The man/boy is all heart, Hes sweet and understanding, and despite the fact that he sees me as an asexual amoeba with a dry sense of humor, I like him.
Whos ready for a new P, Dangelico book
I swear its like Christmas every time one of these beauties lands on my kindle and lucky for me, Nothing But trouble is no exception.
Alice and Reagan dont exactly meet cute, but they sure do manage to make an impression on each other.
Scholarship student Alice is just trying to keep her head above water as she navigates the reality of finally being at her dream college.
Unfortunately for Alice, that reality includes a POS car thats decided to give up the fight, When a trek across campus leads to a near collision between her and a jeep, Alice is left wondering who the arrogant hottie that left her with a sprained ankle is and why does he expect her to already know who he is
Based on his status as supreme hottie of all the superhot water polo menfolk, Reagan is legitimately perplexed when Alice has no idea who he is.
Not in a cocky way, mind you, but more of a delighted surprise kinda way, Who knew there were still girls out there that didnt automatically succumb to his awesomeness Reagans guilt has him offering to chauffeur Alice to and from class until she gets on her feet.
Reagans money and big man on campus status has Alice turning him down flat, Of course, Alice eventually gives into the charm of a free air conditioned taxi service and the two strike up a quick friendship.
One of the things I think Ms, Dangelico does really well is character development, It doesnt hit you all at once and its not over the top, but by having Alice and Reagan friend zone each other for a decent chunk of the book, it gives the reader more time to actually figure out where these characters were coming from.
I also didnt have to wonder if these two were genuinely falling for one another because the reader is shown, not told, which is a huge plus for me.
From the beginning I knew Reagan wasnt the entitled rich boy he appeared to be, but Alice realizing that fact and not dragging out that issue for most of the book was refreshing to say the least.
Drama for dramas sake is so not my jam,
My heart knots, a painful reminder that things are rarely what they seem.
That even the ones we assume are living the life we covet, without a care in the world, are dealing with their own little shopping cart full of issues.
I loved the kind of slow dance these two did around the other and the fact they didnt just jump into a relationship right away or go through the dreaded instalove thing.
It took a little longer for Reagan to realize the feelings he had for Alice were more than friendship, but isnt that always the way
“I feel like shit.
I think Im catching the flu, ”
“Nah, bro. Youre catching feelings. Thats love making you feel like shit, Welcome to hell. ”
There are a few reasons this one didnt quite hit thestar mark for me.
There were times Reagan handled his feelings in a way I didnt quite understand and that seemed a little out of character.
Luckily this wasnt a prevalent issue and I was able to move on, I also felt the pacing at the end of the story was a little speedy, Theres quite a lot of buildup as far as a couple of different things are concerned and I wouldve liked more time dealing with those things.
P. Dangelico is on my list of favorite go to authors for a reason, I can always count on a well written, character driven story that brings both the feels and the laughs.
Nothing but Trouble is part of a new series and luckily, we still have books to look forward to.
I dont like to play favorites, but I hope Zoes book is next, I also hope Brocks book is next, Oh, and I hope theyre the same book,
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest, done of my own free will review Short, sweet, simple.
I fell in love with this couple, Reagan amp Alice are IT, Period. Im thinking I need to check out Water Polo a bit more,
And, I absolutely adore this author and can not wait for the next installment in this series.
I am hoping we see a lot more of Reagan amp Alice and get some more closure to their beautiful story.
If you enjoy slow burns, and sexy men, and witty heroines, pick this one up.
I definitely loved it!! Another couple to add to my fav list
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If you know about a water polo In Croatia especially on the south, it's quite a popular sport and our team is very successful in it you would understand the hotness of it all.
. . If you don't know much then you will for sure be tempted to google about it,
"Umm, . . "is all I can come up with because one, seriously Two, who cares Not me, Not this girl with busted car, and world of trouble, And three, the hell is water polo anyway
Mmmmmh Alice dear aren't you in for a pleasant surprise!! Ooooh yes!
NOTHING BUT TROUBLE is the first book in a new series by amazing P.
Dangelico. She is serving us slow burn a la New Adult with all the good stuff we love in college romance with special Dangelico sauce, I'm to be honest with you now just used to it.
Alice, our heroine is a hardworking, loyal, introvert who takes life by the horns and lives each day as her last.
I love her comebacks, her loving family and her awesome circle of friends,
She is the girl you like to hang out with and have in your corner, She is an amazing support system,
She is also not impressed with our hero,
So he is a famous athlete and drops dead handsome,
Raegan, our hero, Already mentioned gorgeous hunk
But wait he is so much more, oh yes, . .
He is a super talented water polo player, great friend, smart future med student, and a good brother.
Then we have meetcute that starts great friendship filled with some off the charts chemistry and funny banter.
"He wears skinny jeans Bailey," he continues right over me, "That's your type A guy that models himself after a vampire book Is he going to want a blood oath at some point in your relationship"
In slowburn fashion, they take their time and after being friends first become a couple.
Insert in the mix some emotional hardships with the family, them navigating all the studying slash partying and some jealous colleagues you get a fun, feelgood yet very inspiring story.
"I feel like shit, I think I'm catching the flu, " " Nah, bro. You're catching feelings. That's love making you feel like shit, Welcome to hell. "
That is kind of P, Dangelico style she will give you sweet, she will definitely give you strong but be certain she will give you hopeful.
characters and story all a while and after reading it with big ol' smile on your face.
I enjoyed especially this great group of side characters,
"Shotgun, " Blake calls out, "I guess I'll ride on the hood", Zoe grumbles, "You'll make
a beautiful hood ornament," I tease,
It was very entertaining to read about all of them and to get to know them and of course trying to figure out who will pair up with who.
Not so secretly very excited about Dallas and Dora,
But because I am that person,
yep, that one, . . I don't know my measure and I always want more, . . well and promise of what is yet to come is oh so freaking amazing, I can't wait .
Remember they are coming,
Until then get on board and start to read this series!!!
Special mentions
heroine is cinematographer and sport featured in the book is water polo, yay diversity not just in characters but in all the other things like this
emotional aspect of the story with realness of our everyday world we live in, in topics such as drug abuse, loss of a loved one, cancer, and overall carpe diem vibe
million little things in characters buildup that makes them complex, genuine and relatable
"I don't know what the future hold and neither one of us harbors any illusions that it will be easy.
But I know I don't want to face it without him, "
Thanks to NetGalley amp author for giving me this copy in exchange for an honest review.
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