Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is not my usual kind of book at all, but there’s definitely a lot of passion and drama. The characters were a bit difficult to relate to and it’s a bit slow at the beginning. The writing is good and flows naturally so it’s a pretty easy read. I’d recommend reading these books in order.
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
We are first introduced to Ava in the first book in this series…and her story is definitely one that should be read. Ava’s friendship with her two best guy friends has been transforming into something more for years. After a night filled with liquid courage, Ava gets to live out her fantasy with her guys. The aftermath, however, is heartbreaking and eye-opening.
Hunter takes off, leaving Ava and Thomas behind to mend what’s left of their broken hearts. When Hunter comes back, years later, to make things right between the three of them…is it too little too late? And what happens when their insecurities from their first encounter threaten to end things before they can really get going again? (Hint: You have to read it to find out!)
This is a beautifully written story that is realistic and super hot! I mean put your kindle down and look around to make sure no one else can see the sexiness on your screen! I found myself immersed in Ava’s story and am left wanting more of her and her guys. Can’t wait to see what is next for this series!
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Accepted: Rhodes Family book 2, by Lisa Wood is a MMF book. I loved reading this book as once I started, I was hooked and could not put it down. This story was addicting to read, and it put you on an emotional rollercoaster as you turned the pages. Ava, Thomas, and Hunter were lifelong best friends until they fell apart. When Hunter tries to rekindle and fix it will they be able to? Or will what happened in the past have a hold on their future? I highly recommend and I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series.
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Accepted (Rhodes Family #2) by Lisa Wood
Accepted is rated for 18+. Lisa knows what to do to keep anyone’s attention. This was a phenomenal read and I hope there’s more. If you don’t like MM then this isn’t for you.
Ava, Gabe’s sister, is in love with the two of her best friends. One night leads to seven years of misery, hurt, and loss. When Ava comes home from work one night to see that Hunter had left something. The quote I chose for Ava: “Hunter, that night we shared was seven weeks ago. When you went for breakfast, you were mugged. You were left to die in an alley, shot and beaten, with no way to identify you. The reason I’m thirty pounds lighter is because I spiraled down after you left, stopped working and holed up in my house. I didn’t answer my phone, I didn’t answer my door, I hardly ate. Gabe got me out of the house the day he found you by kicking in my door, throwing me naked in a cold shower and yelling at me.”
Thomas is one of Ava’s best friends and lovers. Things hadn’t been good for several years due to one night that changed everything. He is yearning for his friends and lovers. The quote I chose for Thomas is: “At the beginning I tried my best to give you the benefit of the doubt but at the three-week mark, you were still incommunicado, Ava had written me off and I was as low as I’ve ever been. I quit the firm without notice and moved to a firm Kevin recommended for me. I can’t tell you how much guilt we both feel about you laying in a hospital bed while we assumed the worst of you. I think I can speak for both of us telling you that we don’t expect your forgiveness. We let you down.”
Hunter is the one who messed everything up by walking out the next morning. Things were tough for him at home and his head wasn’t straight. He didn’t understand what was happening, but he fixed it. Until a mugging goes bad that is. The quote I chose for Hunter is: “That right there is why there’s no forgiveness to ask for. All the three of us need to do is prioritize and love each other. I can’t ask for more than that. I love you both , forever and always.”
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. It is the second book in the Rhodes Family Series and follows the story of the sister Ava. I loved reading this book. The characters are so well written and likeable.
We meet Ava, Thomas and Hunter in the first story but we don’t get to know much about their story until now.
Ava, Thomas and Hunter have been friends for years, completely inseperable. Little did they realise that their friendship was turning into love.
One night after a few drinks they took their friendship one step further. While Ava and Thomas thought this could be the start of something new and they could all be together, Hunter fled causing heartbreak to them all.
7 years later Hunter wants to repair the damage that he caused and see if he can rebuild what he destroyed all those years ago.
Can Ava and Thomas forgive him for the past? Can a three way relationship work? And is it acceptable to love and be in a relationship with 2 people?
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Accepted: Rhodes Family Book 2 by Lisa Wood is a MMF story, a complicated ménage a trois. You should read book one Shattered before you read Accepted, to understand what is happening in this story. I will admit that I was frustrated and annoyed with the characters at times and wanted to give them a swift kick up the a…… There are lots of emotions where hearts are broken, and forgiveness is not so easy to give. Can they see past their hurt and anger and let love set them free?
Reviewed by @jennadb
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Accepted by Lisa Wood is book two of the Rhodes Family series. This book should be read after book one. Due to some content, this book is recommended for readers 18+.
Thomas, Hunter and Ava have been friends for as long as they can remember. When you love both of your best friends, what can you do about it? That’s the position Ava finds herself in. Finally, Ava gets what she’s fantasized about but then everything changes between the three of them.
Will they be able to fix the friendship they once had? Will the love Ava has for both Thomas and Hunter bring them back together?
This was a good read! I don’t often read books of the MMF/MM genre but I’m glad I read this one!
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Accepted: Rhodes Family Book 2 by Lisa Wood
This book was about Ava, Thomas and Hunter. I really enjoy it when the timelines in the series are explained, this story is a parallel time line to Gabe and Olivia.
I really don’t know where to start. Ms. Wood started it off hot and it never really cooled down. Well there were a few parts but wow, there were some incredibly hot moments.
I love the interaction between the Rhodes siblings and how close they are with their parents. I can’t wait to read the next siblings story. Please let it be Liam!
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Star
Accepted (Rhodes Family Book 2) by Lisa Wood
Oh My God! I’m Really hoping there is going to be more books to this series. I seriously need more! This is a hot and steamy Romance that has some pretty steamy scenes. Ava, Hunter , and Thomas have been through a lot together. They have known each other since like kindergarten . I don’t want to give anything away so im just going to be very blunt. You need to read this book to find out what happens next. There is a lot of moments my heart hurt for them. There is a couple of twists I didn’t see coming. Oh and if you haven’t already read the first I highly recommend reading it first. I look forward to reading more from this Author and hopefully this series.
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When you have loved only two men in your life and they both happen to be your best friends, can a friendship survive?
Ava is from the infamous Rhodes family and although she has everything the thing she requires the most is love, while at college she finally gets her fantasy with her best friends with a night of pure passion but by morning everything changes.
After that fateful night Hunter has been trying to fight the demons from his past with trying to move forward. After working with Ava and Thomas for years he now has to ask for forgiveness or will there relationship be lost forever.
Thomas has always struggled with understanding what happened that night, what caused Hunter to run for the hills and because of that his relationship with Ava had fizzled out over the years, but when a letter and a box of letters appears on his doorstep can he find it in his heart to forgive and forget and get back the only people he has ever truly loved.
The first book in this series was brilliant but I think I loved this book more, Ava is such a great strong character within the first book you know there must be a story behind her coldness. The three of them together have great chemistry and although the story in arced with Shattered the first book it does not loss its own flow for their story.
I can’t wait to read the other books in this series and with there being other siblings that are just as interesting in Ava and Gabe I can’t wait.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I will immediately start by saying for me I’m not sure I would have connected to the story without having first read the previous book in the series. That said, this book was an easy read. The storyline in general was very emotional, maybe more than I anticipated. You anticipate explicit scenes to be part of this book just from the synopsis. However, that aside, the emotional struggle was what really connected. A quick and easy read that definitely was set up to continue in a third book.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was anxious to read the story as we saw just a little bit of these characters in Gabe’s book. Sadly, I really struggled with the connection between these three characters. It was hard to *feel* that they really felt anything for each other besides sexual attraction. I wish maybe we could’ve had some snippets of them growing up together so you could see that they had more than just a sexual connection with each other.
The story definitely got better once we were past the second half. There was some action going on and other stuff happening which was nice to read. Sorry people, but I just got tired of any time that two or three of these characters were in a space together it immediately went to sex every single time. More character building would make this a more palatable book in my opinion. The author did a good job with Hunters character and his issues.
This is a great family and I did enjoy Gabe’s book. I can easily feel the affection that the family has with each other. The remaining siblings could be great books in the future. I look forward to reading more about this Rhodes family.
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is one steamy and emotional read! I was so ready for book two of the Rhodes Family series from Lisa Wood as soon as I finished Shattered, book one. I personally would recommend that you read the first book before jumping into this one because it really sets you up and gives you the background of these amazing characters. The emotional side of this read really tugs at the heartstrings as you wait in anticipation for the next steamy scene, and this book has plenty of those to keep the reader fanning themselves most of the time. I love how it is written in a way that is believable and not overstretched or exaggerated, something I struggle with when reading about throuples because I personally live in one myself. You can tell the author has respect for the lifestyle and that makes a huge difference for me as a reader. I cannot wait to see what will come next for the Rhodes family, I am sure it will be one I cannot put down either!
Review by @lizaileen
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Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Accepted by Lisa Wood is the 2nd book in the Rhodes Family series by Lisa Wood. This is definitely a book for the 18+ age group due to the adult content. The author request this series should be read in order to get the best enjoyment from it.
One thing I have to say about this series is that if you read book 1 ‘Shattered’ it contains many spoilers for what happens in Accepted. In fact the outcome of Accepted is given away but this didn’t stop me from reading Accepted as I was so intrigued as to how that outcome came about and after reading the prologue to this book, I was even more intrigued as to how this ending happened.
In Accepted we get the story of Ava, sister of Gabriel from the first book. Ava is also a lawyer and senior partner in the family law firm and she knows what she wants but there are just somethings she’s not sure of how to get that. That being, her friendship back with Thomas and Hunter who were her best friends for a very long time. An event several years previously had broken up this very tight knit friendship and now Hunter has decided it’s time to get his best friends back. Is it too late so salvage what they had before? Can they all forgive each other and move forward?
I loved this story and was hooked from the very beginning. I couldn’t help but root for Hunter and his quest to put to rights all that had gone before and get this trio back to the way they used to be and move forward.
I look forward to reading more about the Rhodes family siblings.
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Accepted by Lisa Wood is book 2 in the Rhodes Family Series. Book 1 and 2 kind of
take place at the same time. While reading book 2 which has the main focus on Ava, Hunter and Thomas,
there are some parts about Gabe and Liv in there that was mentioned in book 1. I love having the back story
on the trio. This book was so good and I loved the characters. For a minute there I was like no way, not again!!!
Only to find out it was quite the opposite. I love the character of Ava!
I cannot wait for more of this family series.
review by @xchellex
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a book for the over 18’s only due to scenes of an adult nature.
This is the story of Olivia and Gabe. Olivia is a 26 year old graduate from law school who is sure she knows where her life is heading, until she is placed in a predicament where she has to give it all up, move to a new city and find a new job with only the clothes on her back and in two suitcases. Gabe is a senior partner in his father’s law firm with an eye for the ladies and an arrogant, playboy attitude.
We begin with Olivia as she leaves her old life behind to start a new one in the first place she points to on the map. This just happens to be New York City, so she packs her bags, gets in her car and drives there, she is in pain and disbelief, as to what she just walked in on and this is the reason she has to leave.
Next we meet Gabe, he is conducting interviews for a new junior partner for his father’s law firm, he is unimpressed by the candidates so far and after 4 of them, he needs to see how many more he has to deal with. He is unimpressed to find that there are still four more, that is until he sees a beautiful woman waiting to be seen and is completely shocked by the effect she has on him. He eventually makes his way through three more run of the mill candidates and finally calls her in.
It is at this moment that Gabe shakes Olivia’s hand and she is taken aback at the reaction she has to him as well. She is honest, straight forward and a breath of fresh air after all the others he had to put up with today, as she continues with the interview, he realises that his thoughts earlier were correct and that she was the perfect person for the position and so makes her an offer that she can’t refuse, but not something that he should be offering in the first place because his offer is a complete lie, apart from the job.
Gabe has to make a few calls which go over well, although he is seriously risking a lot for her, he can’t help it, as unbelievable as it is to those he speaks to.
What will the future hold for these two complete opposites? Will the lies and secrecy rip them apart or bring them closer together? Only time and experience will tell.
Reviewed by @RoxsanneL
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is only for those over 18.
Thomas, Hunter and Olivia have been friends for years, since their early school years in fact, but one night seven years ago, well, too much tequila and not enough talking led to something only one of them regretted and that night tore them apart.
In the present, Hunter wants to make amends, he wants nothing more than to have his two best friends back, they are all senior partners in Ava’s father’s law firm, but for seven years, they have only spoken in a professional capacity and even then, nowhere near as much as they used to. He misses them and what they shared all those long years ago and so he writes a letter to each and prays that they can forgive him for what he did and what he plans to do if they can’t.
In each letter he explains that the box attached is an explanation as to why what happened happened, what his life has been like since and how much he regrets the situation. He delivers the boxes to Thomas and Ava and waits to see what will happen next.
How will Thomas and Ava react to the packages and letters which Hunter has written and what will the two of them think? What will the future hold for them all?
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3 ½ Stars
Accepted is the second book in the Rhodes Family series by Lisa Wood. It is a MMF story, with plenty of drama, angst and spice.
It is a very quick and easy read- but as I mentioned at the end of Book One, there was a pretty big spoiler for this book detailed in Book One- so I was a little miffed by that even before I began this book. I did settle into the story- but not enough to fully connect with the characters like I was hoping to.
The relationship between the three was intense- and there were several emotional discoveries/details as well. But the characters really frustrated me at times- I really just wanted to shake them.
With a few more siblings left in the Rhodes family, I wonder who will be the subject of Book Three?
Thank you, Lisa Wood!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shattered is the first book in the Rhodes Family series by Lisa Wood. I loved reading this book, its romantic with quite a bit of steamy scenes. The authors writing style made it an easy read that pulls you in from the first page. I loved reading about the characters Olivia and Gabriel. Olivia is running when her world is turned upside down and Gabriel is a playboy whose world changes when he meets Olivia. Can these two overcome everything to give their love a try? Will Olivia’s past come back to haunt her? Absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. Cannot wait for the second book in the series .
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Accepted by Lisa Wood is the second book in the Rhodes Family series. I would recommend reading these books in order as there are small details that will add to your reading experience for sure! This book was a brilliant addition to the series and easily my favourite out of the 2. I loved the characters and the connection they had between them all. It felt so real right from the moment you started reading about them.
I thought the author did a great job of building this story up. The storyline felt like it had a natural progression about it which made for such a smooth reading experience. So far this series has been a great one to read and I am looking forward to seeing what the next book has in store.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When you can have everything in the world due to privilege, but there is one thing you can’t buy Love.
Gabe Rhodes has lived his life in the high world, being a partner at the family firm. Not looking for relationships or marriage his has the reputation as a playboy, but all that will change with one interview.
Olivia is running away from her past. When she then gets to New York and interviews for a job with Gabe will she be able to resist the handsome man and will he discover her past which she is trying so hard to forget.
This story is full of lust, romance and excitement. I was frantically reading through this book to see what happens after ever turn of the page, the main characters are well developed and are a perfect combination to each and bounce off each other brilliantly. Gabe being the playboy and oldest in the family you expect him to be an idiot but his devotion to Livvie in the end is heartwarming. I can’t wait to read the next book in this installment and with five siblings you can imagine their is going to more in this wonderful series.
This is the first book I have read by this author and this book is a great introduction to this wonderful author and series. Bring on the next book / books.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Warning not for under 18!!! Such a great quick read! The author does a great job of mixing steamy, sexy, and emotions in this book page after page you can’t pull yourself away. She’s done a great job with character build-up as well as keeping a great flow throughout the story, Olivia is a great character who thinks she’s got everything in life setup. Gabriel’s a self-important type guy he doesn’t care for marriage or love for that matter. Boy meets Girl and the story gets steamy sexy and filled with emotions! this is a must-read! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!!!
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was well written. The author did a great job portraying the characters and their personalities. It was fairly predictable. I have not read the second book in the series yet, but it would be worth checking out as well.
Reviewed @tmccroskey
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shattered is the first book that I have ever read by Lisa Wood but it certainly won’t be the last. Shattered is the first book in the Rhodes Family series. There are 6 Rhodes siblings, 4 male and 2 female and I’d love to think that this is just the start of a 6 book series.
This is quite a short book and I devoured it all in one sitting. The book was fast paced and the story continued to flow along so I just didn’t want to put the book down – so I didn’t!
In this book we get the story of Gabriel (Gabe) who is the eldest of the Rhodes siblings. Gabe is one of the senior partners at the family’s law firm and he is totally blown away when Olivia Cameron comes for an interview with him.
To say that there are sparks immediately is an understatement. The chemistry between Olivia and Gabe is smoking. Let’s just say that scenes between them are pretty hot and steamy. Lisa Wood surely knows how to get the blood pumping.
The only issue I have with this book is that it contains what I would regard as spoilers for the next book in the series but it certainly won’t stop me from reading the next book as I can’t wait to read Ava’s story as I get the impression that it’s going to be even more hot and steamy that Gabe and Olivia’s story which I loved.
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This read is the second in the Rhodes Family series by Lisa Wood, and boy should it not be missed! This read was captivating just as much as book 1 if not more. I thoroughly enjoyed this storyline and the amazing characters that bring this book to life. These characters story really drew me in and I couldn’t put it down. It took me along on an emotional rollercoaster that I couldn’t help but feel every emotion from each character. This read has sexiness, romance, drama & heartache, its real & raw and throughout you can’t help but want these characters to get a HEA, but what will happen when years are put between them? Will they be able to overcome there past and move onto a future they all want? I can’t wait to read more from this author, and more from this series, I highly recommend you read this book, you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed By @tillytillzz
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my second book by Lisa wood. I’ve read book 1 of this series. I feel like you have to read the first book to read the second, but I like to read in order so I’d recommend it. This is a MMF/MM/MF. Ava, Thomas and Hunter were destined for a life together. Then in college something happened to tear them apart. Will they be able to build a life again or will that not be an option for these 3? This was a great book and just as I’ve expected from Lisa the characters were well written with such depth it’s like they were people in your life.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shattered: Rhodes Family Book 1 by Lisa Wood is an erotica romance story and there is plenty going on with in this quick read, with drama and secrets, feelings and emotions. There is a lot of hot and steamy and oh so sexy romance. Lisa’s writing style makes it easy to read and pulls at you. The story is fast paced putting aside some editing issues. The characters were likeable and the chemistry between the two were intense from the moment they saw each other. The book was predictable at times but a good read non the less.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Accepted after reading the first book in the Rhodes Family series. But I will say it is better if you read Shattered before you read Accepted, so you know and understand some of the other moments going on in the storylines.
After reading Shattered I just had to know the deal between Hunter, Ava, and Thomas. My heart broke for Hunter more times then I could even imagine, All the things Hunter had to go through just to get to where he was ready to ask for forgiveness from Ava and Thomas. Oh, and the sexiness was turned up a notch between this Throuple.
We did get a little glimpse at another Rhodes brother; I would love to know his story. Crossing my fingers for Lisa Wood to write another book in this series. Overall, a great book with addictive characters.
Reviewed by @jbruno26
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Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Heed the description – this book is for mature readers only. Also not one you will want to read in public. Wood is a new author to me and although there is much to be cautioned of from an explicit standpoint there is also genuine emotion at the root with a strong storyline. I found this to be a quick read and one that I enjoyed.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a very emotionally charged romance and I loved it. The characters were so well written that you couldn’t help experiencing their feelings at the same time.
Olivia was a successful lawyer who dreamed of marriage to her partner Dan but somethings aren’t meant to be and Olivia leaves Dan and her job. She puts a pin in a map to find her new location.
Gabe Rhodes is a powerful, wealthy lawyer who is interviewing for a Jr partner. As soon as his eyes land on Olivia he knows he has to have her. But with his past as a play boy can he win Olivias trust enough to let him in to her heart.
Olivia loves him and trusts him until something destroys that trust. Is their relationship beyond saving or can they both learn to love and trust again.
