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Trying Not To Love You (The Love Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Megan Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,943 ratings

An older brother’s best friend romance…

MacKenzie Cahill has dealt with her overprotective brothers her entire life, making it near impossible to enjoy her teenage years. Having a boyfriend was practically unthinkable until she met a guy that wasn't afraid to stand up to them. Dominic was sweet, thoughtful, and everything MacKenzie ever wanted in a man.

But when they go away to college, MacKenzie sees a whole new side to Dominic.

Her world is turned upside down after a party, and her brothers' best friend, Hunter, steps in. The chemistry between them is electric, and feelings for each other that have been hidden for years are finally voiced.

Is Hunter willing to face his best friends in order to be with the one girl he's always secretly wanted?

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  1. Book 1 of 8
    The Love Series
  2. Print length
    232 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    16 May 2013
  6. File size
    445 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CR3LM50
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Megan Smith
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 16 May 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 445 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 8 ‏ : ‎ The Love Series
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Megan Smith is a USA TODAY Bestselling author who’s a stay-at-home mom and writes whenever her little heart can. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband and three young children. When she’s not chasing around her children she loves watching movies, reading, spending time with her family and watching beautiful sunsets.

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Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning they couldn't stop reading it. The storyline receives positive feedback, with one customer particularly appreciating the brother's best friend narrative. Customers love the characters, and the book evokes strong emotions, with one review noting it leaves readers feeling warm and fuzzy. The writing quality receives mixed reactions, with some finding it well-written while others describe it as boring.

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46 customers mention ‘Readability’46 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and brilliant, with one mentioning it kept them engaged throughout.

"Great book from start all the way through ,,, will they? won't they?..." Read more

"...finish it ,,definitely recommend it to everyone, trust me a book worth reading :-) roll on fall for the next part EASY TO LOVE YOU!!!!! Xx" Read more

"I gave this book 5 stars! I love forbidden relationship reads and this was amazing!..." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading this story although I found that it jumped through time quite a lot and there were times where it would jump forward and..." Read more

30 customers mention ‘Storyline’21 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a good love story.

"Great book from start all the way through ,,, will they? won't they? Type story looking for the HEA ending ,,,, and then you get to the end and ,,,,..." Read more

"...of thank goodness, they are just so right for each other, its cute, sweet, loving, and they have some great sex together which is all written well,..." Read more

"...I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romantic read!" Read more

"...enjoyed reading this story although I found that it jumped through time quite a lot and there were times where it would jump forward and then back..." Read more

17 customers mention ‘Character development’15 positive2 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one mentioning how the author effectively conveyed their emotions.

"...to hurt a few people and comfort the others ,,, there are a range of fab characters even the ones you love to hate..." Read more

"...book when he becomes a real friend to Kenzie, i found his character to be quite likable...." Read more

"...I loved all of the characters in this book...I am really looking forward to the next book in thos sseries!..." Read more

"...Hunter one of the main characters is a dream and you can truely identify with him and obviously he sounds so hot which is a bonus...." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Emotional content’7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one describing it as a heart-warming tale that leaves them feeling warm and fuzzy.

"...book flows well and is a easy read with a captivating story, it makes you feel happy, sad, frustrated, and will leave you with a massive OMG!..." Read more

"...An amazing emotional book that you won't be able to put down I couldn't I had an all nighter so I could finish it ,,definitely recommend it to..." Read more

"It's a damn nice read, one of those that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy - the only downside is the cliffhanger at the end" Read more

"I really enjoyed trying not to love you and can't wait for the next book to find out what happens. Wish I could pre order it now...." Read more

16 customers mention ‘Writing quality’9 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written and readable, while others report poor writing and boring dialogue.

"...The book flows well and is a easy read with a captivating story, it makes you feel happy, sad, frustrated, and will leave you with a massive OMG!..." Read more

"...The writing is a little amateurish which I hope will be improved in the next book however I still love the book just as much...." Read more

"...Not one of my favourites but readable." Read more

"...this 3 stars as I truly think that it is just "OK".. the writing was sometimes really bad and in my head slightly robotic?!..." Read more

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  • Em
    5.0 out of 5 stars cliffhanger ending :(
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2013
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    Great book from start all the way through ,,, will they? won't they? Type story looking for the HEA ending ,,,, and then you get to the end and ,,,,, :( you have to wait for the next book ,,, yes there is another book :) and I'm eager to read it

    If you have little patience I'd hold off reading this book until the next is released because I have patience and I'm not in a good place ,,, I NEED TO KNOW ,,,, NOW

    Happy sad anger and frustration are all present in this story ,,, and the ending leaves you a total wreck of thoughts and wonders ,,,

    You'll feel involved in this story and feel like you want to hurt a few people and comfort the others ,,, there are a range of fab characters even the ones you love to hate

    I'd definitely recommend this
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  • Mikes music
    4.0 out of 5 stars a great story, huge cliff hanger but so worth it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2013
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    From niccis book blog.

    This book is a story of MacKenzie who has a sweet heart crush on on her brothers best friend Hunter, there's lots of heat between the two. Hunter is a little older than Kenzie and he feels the heat between, them but he tries his best to be loyal to his best friends and stays away from Kenzie as best as he can.

    So there's lots of will they, wont they tension going on in this book, Kenzie has a boyfriend to try and distract her feelings from Hunter, But he is a total douche to start with, i didnt like him much, until later in the book when he becomes a real friend to Kenzie, i found his character to be quite likable.

    When Hunter and Kenzie finally give in to the feelings they have for each other, i found my self giving a big sigh of thank goodness, they are just so right for each other, its cute, sweet, loving, and they have some great sex together which is all written well, i loved the new years get away!

    The book flows well and is a easy read with a captivating story, it makes you feel happy, sad, frustrated, and will leave you with a massive OMG! moment at the end, you will be `one clicking' that amazon button for the next book within minutes of finishing this book as there is a huge cliff hanger at the end, that all being said i loved this book and will so be reading the next book, Easy to love you.
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  • Emma Treharne
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 May 2013
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    I have had all emotions come to me at once whilst reading this book. And the ending omg I'm not going to spoil it for anyone but i am still crying as I'm WRIGHTING this. I love Hunter & McKenzie and must admit that this book has turned out to be one of my favourite :-) the way there love story unfolded and the struggles they came across, but that ending omg I want to read the next book NOW not have to Waite till the fall. This is going to kill me I need to know everything is going to be ok. An amazing emotional book that you won't be able to put down I couldn't I had an all nighter so I could finish it ,,definitely recommend it to everyone, trust me a book worth reading :-) roll on fall for the next part EASY TO LOVE YOU!!!!! Xx
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  • Laura Berry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 June 2013
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    I gave this book 5 stars! I love forbidden relationship reads and this was amazing! I loved all of the characters in this book...I am really looking forward to the next book in thos sseries!

    I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romantic read!
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  • Gemz
    3.0 out of 5 stars Loved it but poor editing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2013
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    I really enjoyed reading this story although I found that it jumped through time quite a lot and there were times where it would jump forward and then back without the author noticing what she'd done. Unfortunately I found the grammar in this book to be quite bad a times - the basic 'your' and 'you're' rule especially. Quite a few typos where random words were in sentences which was kind of a let down for a published book, could drag do with some more thorough editing!

    Overall though I loved the storyline! I'm a sucker for cliches
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  • Teresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2013
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    I absolutely loved reading trying not to love you the story seemed so real! However i wish i would of waited for the 2nd book to come out an read it all in one go.
    Its a brilliant book an in really lookin forward to reading more about hunter and McKenzie
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  • Helennnlouise18
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 August 2018
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    I was torn between rating this three or four stars. On one hand, I really liked the story. It was a good in love with my brothers best friend story but on the other hand I’m not sure I was a fan of ANY of the characters. I’m hoping as we go into the second book the characters will redeem themselves and be a little more fleshed out. However, despite my lack of love for the characters, this was a drama filled novel that I did sit and read in one morning and I am also happy to read the novel that follows and continues Hunter and Kenzie’s love story.
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  • Rebecca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my god...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2013
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    This book is one f the best book i have read! I would definitely recommend it to my friends! I would say it is for teens and adults! I cannot wait for the next book to come out and i would love
    to see what happens to kenzie and hunter! Please bring out the next book quickly! Very good cliff hanger!
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  • rebecca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on 17 August 2015
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    A great read
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  • Kindle and Me
    5.0 out of 5 stars It started with a kiss in the rain
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 July 2013
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    Really, Really?? Did she just leave it off like that?!? Dang, I am still in shock. Really, that was not a nice ending. I have to wait until the next book to find out what will happen. She just pulled my heart strings thinking all will be well and then out of nowhere, something happens and the end! UGH! Not nice, that was not nice at all Megan Smith.

    This book has me grateful that I was the oldest and my brother was much younger than me, because I could not put up with their crap if I had brothers that were that protective. But Kenzie is the youngest of four children and the only girl. Her dad taught her brothers to be protective of her and they took their job very literally.

    We see glimpses of Kenzie's earlier life when she first meets Hunter, her brothers' best friend, and with Hailey, her best friend. They give us a little insight to how Kenzie feels about Hunter. We also get a little glimpse that Hunter feels something for Kenzie too. It all started with kissing in the rain! But Hunter chooses to remain friends with her brothers so keeps her at bay, but Dang, that boy flirts with her a little more than a friend should. It just makes things harder for both of them.

    Kenzie decides that even though she dreams of Hunter every night and loves him from afar that she is going to have to keep moving. So Dominic comes into the picture. He is on the football team and he seems to make her happy for now. Dominic also doesn't put up with her brothers and they come to heads about it a few times.

    Then college starts and Kenzie and Hailey go to school where Dominic will be. But Hunter also goes there; her brothers don't, and they tell Hunter to watch out for Kenzie. Hunter doesn't like Dominic. Neither did I, once they get to college. I didn't trust that boy. Dominic and Kenzie have a rocky relationship due to some possible other girl.But Kenzie keeps giving Dominic the benefit of the doubt. Hunter is still flirting away with her and they know how each other feels but Hunter won't act on it because of her brothers. Dumb girl! Dumb boy!

    Hunter is there when things go south. He is sweet to her and never pushes her to do anything and won't allow them to go past certain points. He says that she isn't ready. He is so sweet. That guy thinks with his heart. He is definitely a book boyfriend for me. When he does tell her he loves her, it is perfect!

    Dominic doesn't let go easily. Kenzie's brothers and Hunter beat the crap out of him a couple of times. Oh my gosh! But Hunter also has a hard time deciding who to choose and messes up with Kenzie. Her brothers were even madder about that. Mason is the angriest brother; he doesn't want Kenzie to have anything to do with Hunter.

    There is a lot of trial and error. A lot of hiding and secrets and just when you think that all is settling down; there is something else that happens to shatter that and then again they work through that; and again bam something else happens and end of story. Wait for book two! Gah!

    On my review on goodreads,I put a gif of a couple kissing in the rain.
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  • alison phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow!!
    Reviewed in Canada on 24 May 2013
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    I loved this book, it killed me to put it down during the day to do other things. Hunter is my newest book boyfriend, he's not perfect but lose enough or me. Loved seeing him and Kenzie together...can't wait for book number 2.
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  • Melanie R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book
    Reviewed in Germany on 14 January 2014
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    I don't know what else to say. I just love it. I started reading it in the evening and read the whole night through cause i just couldn't put it away. I love the whole series and can't wait for it to continue.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Happy as a clam to mad as a hornet in a matter of pages...
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 August 2013
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    I was introduced to Megan Smith and her amazing writing style by Kim Box Person and SMR Promotions. I am participating in the blog tour for Megan's next book Easy to Love You, so I thought it would be smart to read this book first. Let me just say THANK YOU SMR PRODUCTIONS!! I am glad that I took the time to read this book because it was wonderful!!! The book was extremely well written and she writes with a style that keeps you engaged all the way to the end.

    Trying Not to Love You is a story about McKenzie Cahill, a girl who has a serious crush on her brothers' best friend, Hunter. It is obvious that they both are attracted to each other, but they are afraid to go there. Mainly because Kenzie's brothers would DIE!! This story basically revolves around the both of them trying to dismiss any feelings that they might have until they just can't push them down any longer.

    I thought that the story paced very nicely. You get a good mix of interaction between Hunter and Kenzie, to the point that you feel the pain that it is causing both of them to hold those feelings back. I really wanted to shake Kenzie at times, especially every time she runs back to Dominic. Dominic is a complete ass and I knew that he was trouble from the start!! I think the only reason that Kenzie went back to him is so she would have an excuse not to run to Hunter. He is a dick...plain and simple.

    I was rooting for Kenzie, but there was times that I really didn't like her character. Probably the second 1/3 of the book (like 30%-60%) she just infuriated me! You could tell that she thought Dominic was asinine the whole time, but she kept going back to him. She was really wishy-washy. Also, after her and Hunter found their happiness, she was still kinda skiddish. I mean, I know that it is hard to trust someone when you have been burned, but she knew Hunter...since they were little. In my opinion, there should have been more trust on her part where Hunter is concerned.

    I loved Hunter!! He was so rugged and sexy, but he had such a sweet soul. You could see the love that he had for Kenzie, from the moment that his eyes met hers in the kitchen when he was 13 and she was 10. He always cared for her and protected her, and that means a lot to me when I read these types of novels. The bad boy is nice, but I love the overprotective best guy friend that falls in love with girl best friend! Those stories keep me interested. As the book progressed, there were times that you wanted to smack Hunter, especially before they got together and he kept flirting and pushing her away. That got old really quick. I think that his loyalty to her brothers was nice, but when you love someone you just have to go balls to the wall.

    The brothers, Cooper and Mason, were a TRIP!! They were funny, goofy, and really seemed to love their sister. I loved the beginning when they commented on how she dressed and the fact that she didn't need make-up. It was such a brother thing to say. However, I really wanted to punch Mason in the face about 30 % into the book all the way to the end. I understand that he wanted his sister to be safe and happy, but who would protect her more than the man that was raised with her and loved her for years?? No one!! Mason needs to let up and let them be happy!

    I don't want to give too much away from the last 1/3 of the book. Let's just say that you will be happy as a clam then mad as a hornet in a matter of pages! And the ending will rock your world...even though I kinda knew that something bad would happen.

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