Becoming Us - College Love Never Hurt So Good

London Lovers Series, Book 1

By: Amy Daws

Narrated by: Emma Lysy

The dreaded friend zone...

The last place I ever want to be with college basketball god Jake LaShae.

I am losing my mind trying to figure out what this gorgeous and confident man wants from me. I need to break through his walls. What is it about me that makes him not go there? What am I lacking?

When a mind-blowing betrayal knocks the wind out of me, and I think I can't feel any lower...Brody stumbles into my path - barefoot no less, and sexy as hell. His direct and mouthwatering swagger is a breath of fresh air. The feelings this man gives me are like nothing I've ever experienced.

But Brody has a past.

A past that makes it nearly impossible for him to trust me and let us become us in whatever capacity that may be.

Just when Brody and I truly connect, just when I think that finding my soul mate in college isn't a total joke, Jake comes back into my life...and messes things up...possibly for good.

©2015 Amy Daws (P)2015 Amy Daws

Brody and Finley

NA and a bit immature.

Professions of "BIG LOVE" between college students who overcome the small stuff, but left with a cliffhanger that felt like a last-minute idea. Rating may change depending on how the story progresses in book 2.

Narrator sounded like Rose McGowan, which is great... if you like Rose McGowan!

Great story

Good story, only complaint was the main character Finley I feel went a little overboard with the I’m leaving I’m not leaving, I’m good enough I’m not good enough. Even after he said he still wanted to be with her! Just my thoughts

Coming of Age meets College Romance

What does Emma Lysy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrator gave presence and emotion to the story that would have been lacking had I simply read the book.

Any additional comments?

Becoming Us is a coming of age story full of college shenanigans and considerable drama wrapped in a budding romance. There were characters I loved and those I loved to hate which made this very reminiscent of my own college experience.

Finley's naivety was both charming and frustrating. Though I liked Finley, I struggled with her love interests. Neither one deserved her and that made it difficult for me to connect. I found myself at an impasse where Jake and Brody were concerned and never overcame my apathy towards them. There were sweet gestures and endearing confessions that softened my heart by the end of the story but I never felt the sense of peace from that pivotal moment when the relationship solidified.

I adored Finley's friends. They were fiercely protective and full of charisma. I absolutely believe they ensured Finley got the full college experience and they evoked plenty of smiles and laughs from me.

There is some unresolved conflict at the conclusion of the story that is expected to be resolved in the next installment which is available now. While this book did not work for me, I would expect those who like college age romances would enjoy this story.

*I was provided a complimentary copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Not worth the money

I did not like this book at all! Not worth the time at all. The girl is way too needy and sex does not make you be in love and solve your problems

So many ups and downs.

This book reflects so openly the emotional rollercoaster that is dating in college. Even when you think you find the perfect someone, they can always break your heart. Finley thought she found all she wanted in Jake, but he held back. She found more than she could have dreamed in Brody, but he had a past she had to battle through. The end of this book did not go how I thought it would…but I absolutely need to know what happens next!!
On to A Broken Us