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Every little girl dreams of being swept off her feet by a charming Prince.

But my life was no fairy tale.

And in this kingdom called college, the rules went out the window.

I’d known golden boy, Theo Hunt, was the one for me since we were kids. My heart was his for the taking, but I had become nothing more than the MVP of the campus king’s friend-zone.

Easton Cole was a storm I couldn’t have predicted. He knocked me off my feet and stole my heart. But he was off limits. Not only was he was Theo’s frat brother, but he was the teacher’s assistant in English 101 and I was acing every test.

My heart was torn, my feelings tangled.

Because as soon as I noticed Easton, Theo finally noticed me.

I was in love with two guys, as different as night and day, but I could only have one.

I only hoped I didn’t choose The Wrong Prince Charming.

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Me: Please, Holly Renee, keep writing fuck hot guys. - Where Bad Boys Are Ruined Review

Holly Renee: Hold my beer…

*Easton Cole exits the bathroom*

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I’m a hard core Brandon girl. He’s my favorite Holly Renee hero. That was until Easton Cole entered my life. I’m almost ashamed to say I was like Brandon who?! (Please forgive me Brandon! I still love you! And you’re still my favorite, you’re just sharing your spot.) 

I didn’t think they could get any hotter than Brandon, but Holly Renee proved me wrong. She had me lusting after a 21-year-old. Something I do not do, especially since my oldest will be 21. The cougar in me was coming out strong with this one. Part of that, though, was the fact I often forgot how old Easton was. The way Holly wrote him made him seem years older, making it easier to become wrapped up in him. 

I promise you; Easton Cole is going to slay hearts the world over. There was so much to love about him. When you first meet Easton, you’re introduced to the cocky, flirtatious frat boy, with one hell of a smile. The resident bad boy. But I’m here to tell you, there is so much more to Easton. He’s also attentive, bold, charming, gentle, easy going, smart, down to earth, playful, and a tad bit revengeful. 

Now, don’t get me wrong, you’ll most definitely get the bad boy—oh god will you. *fans self* Did I happen to also mention that he is downright dirty? No? Well, one word… Drive-Ins. You’re welcome. 

Speaking of dirty, I think this is Holly Renee’s most risqué book to date. Definitely the sexiest. I was pleasantly surprised by that and found it hot as hell! I love, love, love when an author steps outside their comfort zone to give us something shocking and not their norm. With that said, there is a kink thrown in some won’t enjoy. Please see the spoiler tag if there are things you aren’t fond of reading.

Please see SPOILER HERE.

Anywho, I got a little off track with my gushing, back to our regularly scheduled program.

Maddison and Theo are the bestest of friends. Theo’s Maddy’s first love. Theo’s also Easton’s frat brother. Maddy should be off limits for that reason alone. Then throw in the whole Easton is Maddison’s TA. Dude should be avoiding falling for her like the plague. 

However, that isn’t possible. The moment they are within each other’s vicinity sparks fly. The attraction can’t be denied and the more they are around each other the more it grows. Things begin to spiral out of control, as they often due with matters of the heart. 

When it comes to these two guys, Maddison is a hot mess. Her mind is a whirlwind of emotion and confusion. Should she choose Theo, her safe reliable protector, or Easton, the man who makes her feel alive? 

I know Maddison and Theo’s relationship is special, but I just didn’t feel them the same way I felt Easton and Maddison. Their chemistry didn’t set the world on fire, nor did it really interest me. My heart, and I believe Maddy’s too, was set on one specific hero and I never entertained anything else. 

For me, the end game was always Easton and Maddison. Together they were delicious. Their connection and chemistry off the charts. They brought out the best in each other, and sometimes the worst. They challenged each other; there wasn’t anything safe or predictable about them. They balanced each other perfectly. So, in my mind, there was never a true triangle. 

Instead, there was just a guy and a girl who were so comfortable with one another that they had a hard time letting go of what was familiar and easy. 

The only reason I didn’t rate this one 5 stars was because there were areas I had wished Holly Renee had delved a bit more. Areas that felt a little rushed. Most of these were closer to the end when the angsty parts hit. Plus, I felt Maddison forgave Theo a bit to fast. I wanted more out of that, and she deserved more from that whole ordeal. 

All in all, I highly recommend you meet Easton Cole. He’ll be on my reread list for a long time coming.

Holly Renee is a best-selling author of sexy, contemporary romance, a Harry Potter fanatic, a body positive babe, and a boy mom. 

When she's not writing, you can find her reading all the books, taking long strolls down the aisles of Ulta, or hanging out with her two favorite boys.

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