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The Undergrad Years #2
Yours Truly, Taddy
Jetting to Martinique for a modeling assignment with three of Europe’s hottest magazine photographers—Gustave, Fabian, and Leon—should’ve been easy, breezy beautiful. Never did I expect to look up and see a hole in the ceiling of our plane that was bigger in size than my Birkin bag.
Shit! We’re nose-diving toward Eden Island. I pictured how my New York Times obituary might read when I’m gone, “Taddy Brill, Manhattanite, dethroned descendant of the Austrian House of Brillford royalty, dies at age eighteen, penniless, unloved, and a virgin.” I swear this crap only happens to me. Suddenly, Leon pulls me with Fabian and Gustave. Adrenaline racing through me, our bodies clung as one. We prepared to…crash.
The Undergrad Years is a New Adult contemporary miniseries about first loves, independence, and everlasting friendships.
Reader warning: Contains mature content intended for readers 17 and up.
Shit! We’re nose-diving toward Eden Island. I pictured how my New York Times obituary might read when I’m gone, “Taddy Brill, Manhattanite, dethroned descendant of the Austrian House of Brillford royalty, dies at age eighteen, penniless, unloved, and a virgin.” I swear this crap only happens to me. Suddenly, Leon pulls me with Fabian and Gustave. Adrenaline racing through me, our bodies clung as one. We prepared to…crash.
The Undergrad Years is a New Adult contemporary miniseries about first loves, independence, and everlasting friendships.
Reader warning: Contains mature content intended for readers 17 and up.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2014
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A graduate of New York University and a resident of the Big Apple for twenty years, New York Times bestselling author Avery Aster writes popular fiction in several genres. Erotic Romance fans enjoy Avery’s The Manhattanites books, while New Adult readers can’t get enough of the Undergrad Years. For those who like a good thrill that’ll mess with their mind, check out Avery’s Psychological Suspense series, Piper Adler and other books at www.AveryAster.com
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July 24, 2014
*I received a free ARC of Yours Truly, Taddy from Netgally in exchange of an honest review*
I stopped reading Yours Truly, Taddy in the first chapter. The main reason for my DNF is this quote: However, I'm pretty sure Fabian is a bisexual or possibly a homosexual with shame issues. Yup, I love my gays. Dont' get me wrong. However, bisexual? Come on. What is this, the 90's? Straights and gays had to choose. Why shouldn't they?
I did not want to spend any more time reading about a character who thinks anyone at all 'chooses' who they fall in love with. To me, we are born hetero, bi, gay or trans, and there is no shame involved in any of those (or others that I may not have even thought about!).
I stopped reading Yours Truly, Taddy in the first chapter. The main reason for my DNF is this quote: However, I'm pretty sure Fabian is a bisexual or possibly a homosexual with shame issues. Yup, I love my gays. Dont' get me wrong. However, bisexual? Come on. What is this, the 90's? Straights and gays had to choose. Why shouldn't they?
I did not want to spend any more time reading about a character who thinks anyone at all 'chooses' who they fall in love with. To me, we are born hetero, bi, gay or trans, and there is no shame involved in any of those (or others that I may not have even thought about!).
July 20, 2014
ARC provided on behalf of Romance Beckons from NetGalley.
In the second part of the Undergrad Years we focus on Taddy. Her and her besties have had their share of bad luck and when things can't seem to get any worse their plane crashes, leaving Taddy separated from her BBFs and alone in the ocean with Leon one of the three men who have had her panties in a twist for last few days.
Taddy Brill, has to face the fact that without money to her name she has to use what she's been given so that she can achieve her goals, sure her friends wouldn't dare let her go without - but Taddy doesn't want a handout. This modeling gig is going to ensure that she has the money needed for her first year at college. What she never imagined was losing her v-card in the process and she certainly did not expect the new desires she was feeling.
Another great installment from Avery Aster that mixes humor and schmexy! There is no doubt that when you crack open anything from this author you are going to enjoy yourself.
In the second part of the Undergrad Years we focus on Taddy. Her and her besties have had their share of bad luck and when things can't seem to get any worse their plane crashes, leaving Taddy separated from her BBFs and alone in the ocean with Leon one of the three men who have had her panties in a twist for last few days.
Taddy Brill, has to face the fact that without money to her name she has to use what she's been given so that she can achieve her goals, sure her friends wouldn't dare let her go without - but Taddy doesn't want a handout. This modeling gig is going to ensure that she has the money needed for her first year at college. What she never imagined was losing her v-card in the process and she certainly did not expect the new desires she was feeling.
Another great installment from Avery Aster that mixes humor and schmexy! There is no doubt that when you crack open anything from this author you are going to enjoy yourself.
May 18, 2014
Some parents shouldn’t be allowed to procreate, as is the case with Taddy’s. she has been emancipated from them and her trust fund has been spirited away. Using her looks to gain a modeling gig, she has the opportunity to get into college and move forward, but a plane crash could end not only her plans for the future, but the opportunity to even have a future!
Surviving, she realizes she still needs that modeling money and is backed into a corner, one that could make her a modeling star or ruin her reputation. Between her fantasies and her realities, Taddy’s life resembles the flotsam left from the crash. For a girl who is serious about succeeding, without wealthy parents to fall back on, her future is beginning to look like a vortex of uncertainty.
Yours Truly, Taddy by Avery Aster is, for me, the proof I needed that Ms. Aster can write! Taddy is the most likable of the three best friends, the most level-headed and the most appreciative of what she has without the drama of a soap opera queen or the bull in the china shop attitude of her two best friends. I absolutely enjoyed this snarky, fun romp inside the head of Taddy, as she maneuvers situations far different than she has ever known.
I received this copy from Avery Aster in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Undergrad Years - Book 2
Publication Date: April 11, 2014
Publisher: Avery Aster
ISBN: 9781499128789
Genre: NA Romance
Print Length: 192 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Surviving, she realizes she still needs that modeling money and is backed into a corner, one that could make her a modeling star or ruin her reputation. Between her fantasies and her realities, Taddy’s life resembles the flotsam left from the crash. For a girl who is serious about succeeding, without wealthy parents to fall back on, her future is beginning to look like a vortex of uncertainty.
Yours Truly, Taddy by Avery Aster is, for me, the proof I needed that Ms. Aster can write! Taddy is the most likable of the three best friends, the most level-headed and the most appreciative of what she has without the drama of a soap opera queen or the bull in the china shop attitude of her two best friends. I absolutely enjoyed this snarky, fun romp inside the head of Taddy, as she maneuvers situations far different than she has ever known.
I received this copy from Avery Aster in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Undergrad Years - Book 2
Publication Date: April 11, 2014
Publisher: Avery Aster
ISBN: 9781499128789
Genre: NA Romance
Print Length: 192 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
July 9, 2014
I think The Undergrad Years series, and Ms. Aster's Manhattanites series, are the kind that people either like or don't. I fall into the 'like' category. And here's why...years ago, when my kids were younger, a group of friends and I would go away on scrapbooking weekends. On these weekends, one of us would bring DVDs of Sex in the City, and we'd have SitC marathons while we scrapbooked. This is where I was introduced to this completely foreign and outrageously outlandish lifestyle. The Undergrad Years and The Manhattanites series read like episodes of Sex in the City. They are salacious, outlandish, and fun. Are they fine literary works? No. But entertaining? Definitely.
Yours Truly, Taddy was quite an adventure. Taddy learned a few things about herself. And, as always, we got to see how tight the bonds between this foursome, Taddy, Lex, Vive, and Blake, are.
Having read Unscrupulous, I had a familiarity with Taddy's life. I really enjoyed this view into the moment in time where Taddy finally gave herself permission to embrace who she was and earn the money she'd eventually use for her future.
Taddy is the definition of a survivor. While she and her friends have all endured things no kid should, Taddy had it hardest, in my opinion. Having your parents do what Taddy's did...well, it takes a strong person to survive that. But Taddy figured out what she needed to do and did it. In Yours Truly, Taddy, she faces another situation where she has to dig deep to determine her mettle. Are the circumstances a bit far-fetched? Yep. But for me, this is a rollicking good time.
Obviously, I have an affinity for Taddy. And I'm relishing these glimpses of this foursome prior to their adult lives. I love getting these peeks at events that shaped the adults they became. Ms. Aster knows how to spin a good story. Taddy's has a more mature feel to it but it's just as entertaining. I'm anxious for the next installment, which is Blake's story.
*I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.*
Yours Truly, Taddy was quite an adventure. Taddy learned a few things about herself. And, as always, we got to see how tight the bonds between this foursome, Taddy, Lex, Vive, and Blake, are.
Having read Unscrupulous, I had a familiarity with Taddy's life. I really enjoyed this view into the moment in time where Taddy finally gave herself permission to embrace who she was and earn the money she'd eventually use for her future.
Taddy is the definition of a survivor. While she and her friends have all endured things no kid should, Taddy had it hardest, in my opinion. Having your parents do what Taddy's did...well, it takes a strong person to survive that. But Taddy figured out what she needed to do and did it. In Yours Truly, Taddy, she faces another situation where she has to dig deep to determine her mettle. Are the circumstances a bit far-fetched? Yep. But for me, this is a rollicking good time.
Obviously, I have an affinity for Taddy. And I'm relishing these glimpses of this foursome prior to their adult lives. I love getting these peeks at events that shaped the adults they became. Ms. Aster knows how to spin a good story. Taddy's has a more mature feel to it but it's just as entertaining. I'm anxious for the next installment, which is Blake's story.
*I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.*
April 30, 2014
Taddy Brill, emancipated from her parents at a young age, finds out that her estranged parents emptied the trust fund that she was given as part of her emancipation settlement. Since she was counting on that money to pay for her time at Columbia University, she now has to come up with her tuition or she won’t be able to start classes. When her best friends mom lands her a modeling gig with her own agency, Taddy is less than thrilled, but it will pay for her entire college career. Accepting it put her on a plane about to crash somewhere in the ocean on the way to Martinique.
As I’ve said before, I love Avery Asters books. I always get a good chuckle and the sex is usually steamy and over the top. This book is basically the making of Taddy Brill. No more just the discarded daughter of royalty, Taddy becomes her own person and reinvents herself. Again, the writing is vivid and colorful and you will be drawn even further into the world of the Manhattanites. These books are fun, tongue in cheek, and a great read. I recommend them to anyone looking for a good storyline with lots of sex and drama, as only a series in New York could be.
As I’ve said before, I love Avery Asters books. I always get a good chuckle and the sex is usually steamy and over the top. This book is basically the making of Taddy Brill. No more just the discarded daughter of royalty, Taddy becomes her own person and reinvents herself. Again, the writing is vivid and colorful and you will be drawn even further into the world of the Manhattanites. These books are fun, tongue in cheek, and a great read. I recommend them to anyone looking for a good storyline with lots of sex and drama, as only a series in New York could be.
October 23, 2015
Love Taddy...She's the brilliant one in the gang.
Her past is not all rainbow and lollipos, she's been through a lot from young age, but that is what makes her strong girl.
This book is about the beautiful of friendship.
No matter what life's throw you, you always have your bestfriends at your side and back to fight and defend and protect you.
This book is hilarious and intense from the beginning.
I got angry and sad with Taddy, i totally can feel her emotions, and the more i know her, the more i want more. I just want more.
If you're looking for fun, hilarious with strong friendship story...this book is definitely it ;)
PS: there are three hot guys make appearances ;)
Her past is not all rainbow and lollipos, she's been through a lot from young age, but that is what makes her strong girl.
This book is about the beautiful of friendship.
No matter what life's throw you, you always have your bestfriends at your side and back to fight and defend and protect you.
This book is hilarious and intense from the beginning.
I got angry and sad with Taddy, i totally can feel her emotions, and the more i know her, the more i want more. I just want more.
If you're looking for fun, hilarious with strong friendship story...this book is definitely it ;)
PS: there are three hot guys make appearances ;)
May 7, 2014
Holy Crapstick!! Crazy funny. Laughed outloud and was quite suprised at some of the scenes i thought that were going to go a different way. Taddy is quirky and funny and she has the worlds best of friends!!
The Invitation to Eden series has sucked me in and can not wait to read the rest
The Invitation to Eden series has sucked me in and can not wait to read the rest
May 30, 2014
Yours Truly, Taddy is another fabulous instalment in the Undergrad Years by Avery Aster. I absolutely love the fun banter and the loyalty between the four friends. I thought Lady V was a glamorous way of putting virginity and now that is the only way I can think of it. :)
Tabitha Adelaide Brillford or Taddy Brill to everyday people is an eighteen year old with many complications in her life. Her friends think of her as a 6’ tall glamazon that has the makings of a supermodel. But as Taddy graduated top of her class and is ready to enter the world of college, she isn’t just beautiful but brilliant.
If Taddy wants to attend college though, her only option is to model. It seems that when Taddy was thirteen and dropped off at Avon Porter Academy, her parents’ never wanted to see her again and that meant her funds were non-existent. The opportunity to travel to the Caribbean and be photographed by one of the best couldn’t be turned down. In Taddy’s entourage are her besties, Blake, Vive and Lex; they came along to help support Taddy and enjoy their summer before college starts.
So here they were, sitting in a smallish plane on their way to the Caribbean with the photography crew in front and the only thing the four friends can think about is how incredibly hot the crew all are and whether they are interested in men or women.
All of a sudden Taddy spots a tear in the ceiling of the plane and everything turns into disarray. When Taddy wakes, she is lying on debris in the ocean with Leon, their set designer. Obviously nothing went to plan.
Will Leon open up to Taddy now they are the only ones floating in the ocean? What happened to the others? Will Taddy die without losing her Lady V? Will Taddy be able to attend college?
I don’t want to give away any of the fun that Taddy has, so you will just have to pick up the series and follow their entertaining lives and the interesting ways they copulate. Taddy is certainly my favourite character and seems to be the glue between the four friends. I cannot wait to read more by Ms Aster, whether it’s from the Manhattanite’s or the Undergrad Years series, I love them both.
Tabitha Adelaide Brillford or Taddy Brill to everyday people is an eighteen year old with many complications in her life. Her friends think of her as a 6’ tall glamazon that has the makings of a supermodel. But as Taddy graduated top of her class and is ready to enter the world of college, she isn’t just beautiful but brilliant.
If Taddy wants to attend college though, her only option is to model. It seems that when Taddy was thirteen and dropped off at Avon Porter Academy, her parents’ never wanted to see her again and that meant her funds were non-existent. The opportunity to travel to the Caribbean and be photographed by one of the best couldn’t be turned down. In Taddy’s entourage are her besties, Blake, Vive and Lex; they came along to help support Taddy and enjoy their summer before college starts.
So here they were, sitting in a smallish plane on their way to the Caribbean with the photography crew in front and the only thing the four friends can think about is how incredibly hot the crew all are and whether they are interested in men or women.
All of a sudden Taddy spots a tear in the ceiling of the plane and everything turns into disarray. When Taddy wakes, she is lying on debris in the ocean with Leon, their set designer. Obviously nothing went to plan.
Will Leon open up to Taddy now they are the only ones floating in the ocean? What happened to the others? Will Taddy die without losing her Lady V? Will Taddy be able to attend college?
I don’t want to give away any of the fun that Taddy has, so you will just have to pick up the series and follow their entertaining lives and the interesting ways they copulate. Taddy is certainly my favourite character and seems to be the glue between the four friends. I cannot wait to read more by Ms Aster, whether it’s from the Manhattanite’s or the Undergrad Years series, I love them both.
April 28, 2014
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. Taddy Brill's book was delicious. A true five star, in a, I-got-sucked-out-of-a-plane-with-a-very-hot-guy-and-SWAM-to-a-deserted-island-with-a-sex-resort-on-it, kind of way. And, she managed to lose her virginity in the process. Good hawt stuff, I tell you. Taddy Brill is on her way to make some cash to pay for school when the airplane goes down. She jumps out of her seat and another model jumps up as well and they get sucked through the ceiling of the plane that has a gaping hole in it.
I will stop here and tell you that I get the true heebie jeebies on planes because I believe that I will get sucked out of the plane and be thrown to earth. I won't sit in an exit row. Well, amazing as it is, Taddy lands on a piece of the plane on this deserted island that is home to an upcoming sex club.
Well she ends up losing her virginity with an exceptional male model -- who turns out to be gay (absolutely no surprise there). And she is finally reunited with her friends, Lex, Vive, and Blake on the island.
All and all a very good book. That I could not put down. What are you waiting for?? A must buy now.
I will stop here and tell you that I get the true heebie jeebies on planes because I believe that I will get sucked out of the plane and be thrown to earth. I won't sit in an exit row. Well, amazing as it is, Taddy lands on a piece of the plane on this deserted island that is home to an upcoming sex club.
Well she ends up losing her virginity with an exceptional male model -- who turns out to be gay (absolutely no surprise there). And she is finally reunited with her friends, Lex, Vive, and Blake on the island.
All and all a very good book. That I could not put down. What are you waiting for?? A must buy now.
June 19, 2015
Yours Truly, Taddy is the second installment in the Undergrad Years and is just as hilarious as the first.
This story is all about Taddy, Lex’s BFF and her travels abroad for a modeling gig. These four – Taddy, Lex, Vive and Blake have the greatest friendship around. These four definitely will do anything and everything together and not bat an eye.
The story is told from Taddy’s POV and is quite entertaining. She needs the money from this modeling opportunity to pay for her college tuition or she won’t be attending with the other 3, like they have all planned. However, nothing ever goes according to plan.
Their adventure begins before they ever arrive at their destination. The interaction between the secondary characters and these four is quite entertaining. Filled with lots of humor and whit, you will find yourself laughing and chuckling throughout this whole book.
Avery does a really great job of writing this light-hearted and very humorous book. And I really enjoy getting to know more about these characters as we go along. They are quite the group.
If you want a quick, easy and funny read – pick up this series
This story is all about Taddy, Lex’s BFF and her travels abroad for a modeling gig. These four – Taddy, Lex, Vive and Blake have the greatest friendship around. These four definitely will do anything and everything together and not bat an eye.
The story is told from Taddy’s POV and is quite entertaining. She needs the money from this modeling opportunity to pay for her college tuition or she won’t be attending with the other 3, like they have all planned. However, nothing ever goes according to plan.
Their adventure begins before they ever arrive at their destination. The interaction between the secondary characters and these four is quite entertaining. Filled with lots of humor and whit, you will find yourself laughing and chuckling throughout this whole book.
Avery does a really great job of writing this light-hearted and very humorous book. And I really enjoy getting to know more about these characters as we go along. They are quite the group.
If you want a quick, easy and funny read – pick up this series
June 20, 2014
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in place of an honest review.
In the second book in this series is about Taddy Brill. I thought Lex's story was great but in this one you get more excitement. Taddy found out that if she wanted to make something of herself she will have to go out and model. She knows that she is beautiful but she is also very smart. You know if she has her heart set on it, it will happen.
This is a book that shows you how loyal friendship is and how these four are always there for each other and protecting the one who needs it. You know when these four get together that something will happen. You just have to wait and watch the story and it will be there. It seems that they are all going with Taddy to show their support and all of a sudden they notice that the plane is coming apart.
Taddy wakes up with debris underneath her and she doesn't know where her friends are but she isn't alone, it seems that a guy is also with her. If you want to know anymore then you will have to get a copy of this book and read it.
In the second book in this series is about Taddy Brill. I thought Lex's story was great but in this one you get more excitement. Taddy found out that if she wanted to make something of herself she will have to go out and model. She knows that she is beautiful but she is also very smart. You know if she has her heart set on it, it will happen.
This is a book that shows you how loyal friendship is and how these four are always there for each other and protecting the one who needs it. You know when these four get together that something will happen. You just have to wait and watch the story and it will be there. It seems that they are all going with Taddy to show their support and all of a sudden they notice that the plane is coming apart.
Taddy wakes up with debris underneath her and she doesn't know where her friends are but she isn't alone, it seems that a guy is also with her. If you want to know anymore then you will have to get a copy of this book and read it.
May 22, 2014
I received an ARC from the author for an honest review....4 Stars
I have a fond connection with these girls and they are like my book version of the ladies from Sex in The City!! This whole series has been really great background info on the leading ladies + Blake and I love all the juicy details that made them whole they are in the second series.
This book picks up right where Lexie's book ended and is a journey to paradise with quite a low in the middle. Taddy is working as a model for the summer and she has to endure three very attractive alpha French males characters during her modeling adventure. Things get crazy during a flight and Taddy ends up with Fabian in the middle of the ocean.....Things heat up and let's just say that is quite the way to loose your v-card!!
The only downfall with this book is how quickly it ends and the fact that I wanted more of the French males once they get on the island.
I have a fond connection with these girls and they are like my book version of the ladies from Sex in The City!! This whole series has been really great background info on the leading ladies + Blake and I love all the juicy details that made them whole they are in the second series.
This book picks up right where Lexie's book ended and is a journey to paradise with quite a low in the middle. Taddy is working as a model for the summer and she has to endure three very attractive alpha French males characters during her modeling adventure. Things get crazy during a flight and Taddy ends up with Fabian in the middle of the ocean.....Things heat up and let's just say that is quite the way to loose your v-card!!
The only downfall with this book is how quickly it ends and the fact that I wanted more of the French males once they get on the island.
August 11, 2016
Taddy is a sexy model who is in an airplane crash and lands with one of the European Models. Who would of thought of the twists that comes with this book. I love the chemistry that Taddy and Leon share. I love this story and I was gifted a copy for an honest review. This book has everything from steamy sex and funny laugh out loud moments. Trust me when I say I think everyone should read this book.
April 22, 2014
I haven't read the 1st book in this series but after reading this rather short, hot and very funny story, I probably will read the whole series.
It's not exactly as good as the Mahanttanites Series, which I really liked a lot, but it's easy reading and I love this author's writing style.
The characters that I became familiar with as adults are pretty funny and quirky and there were some hilarious scenes.
The sex scenes...well, okay, I guess!!
It's not exactly as good as the Mahanttanites Series, which I really liked a lot, but it's easy reading and I love this author's writing style.
The characters that I became familiar with as adults are pretty funny and quirky and there were some hilarious scenes.
The sex scenes...well, okay, I guess!!
August 3, 2016
Yet again Avery Aster's witty prose and brilliant characters have left me laughing till my sides hurt and eagerly awaiting the next installment in the 'Undergrad years' series. 5 Stars and full review to follow.
April 28, 2014
Review Courtesy of April Hollingworth
A short novella from the Invitation to Eden series, this is Taddy’s story. Horny as can be Taddy is sassy and funny, she cares deeply for her friends and lusts after three super hot French guys. I thought this novella was fun and exciting you just can’t help yourself liking all the characters in this story. A must read, I loved it.
Opening Scene:
“My bestie Taddy Brill should’ve taken the handout we’d offered her.
The Review:
Flying from one photo shoot to the next to pay for college, Taddy doesn’t want to be on the plane with three seriously hot French guys, that ignore her, and just make her feel really horny. Disaster strikes when the planes ceiling rips open and drags her out of it leaving her and Leon, who tried to save her, stranded in the ocean, there only hope that their friends survived and call for help. Taking a chance before they drift too far; Taddy and Leon swim for the Island of Eden. With night approaching and danger in the water Taddy and Leon have to trust each other and hope that they will see their friends again on Eden.
Notable Scene:
“Mademoiselle.” A strained voice murmured behind me. It was the one that had awoken me from my dream.
Sobbing, I looked over my shoulder.
Leon lay a few feet behind me. His shirt was off, displaying his muscular body. Little red cuts covered his arms, hair wet and slicked back, his face sunburned.
Instinctively I touched my cheeks. Irritated and hot, they felt burnt too. My body started to tremble violently, almost as if going into shock over what happened. “How long…have we been…on here?” I glanced up at the sky.
The sun wasn’t up as high as when we’d first taken off.
“Heures,” he said. Leon inched himself closer to me and held out his hand to try and comfort me. “Please don’t cry.”
“I need my friends.”
“Are you hurt anywhere?”
“No. I don’t think so.” I placed my palm against his. “I feel…disorientated.”
“Did you hit your head?” With his other hand, he touched the back of my neck and examined my scalp. “I do not feel any bumps. What do you see?”
“Your beautiful chest.”
He smirked and asked, “Any white spots?”
Shaking my head in response, I couldn’t believe we’d been on this makeshift raft for hours. “What happened?”
“We crashed.”
“I get that. Where is everyone?”
He didn’t say anything.
FTC Advisory: Avery Aster, Inc provided me with a copy of Yours Truly, Taddy by Avery Aster my review. Published through Avery Aster, Inc. Kindle Edition. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
A short novella from the Invitation to Eden series, this is Taddy’s story. Horny as can be Taddy is sassy and funny, she cares deeply for her friends and lusts after three super hot French guys. I thought this novella was fun and exciting you just can’t help yourself liking all the characters in this story. A must read, I loved it.
Opening Scene:
“My bestie Taddy Brill should’ve taken the handout we’d offered her.
The Review:
Flying from one photo shoot to the next to pay for college, Taddy doesn’t want to be on the plane with three seriously hot French guys, that ignore her, and just make her feel really horny. Disaster strikes when the planes ceiling rips open and drags her out of it leaving her and Leon, who tried to save her, stranded in the ocean, there only hope that their friends survived and call for help. Taking a chance before they drift too far; Taddy and Leon swim for the Island of Eden. With night approaching and danger in the water Taddy and Leon have to trust each other and hope that they will see their friends again on Eden.
Notable Scene:
“Mademoiselle.” A strained voice murmured behind me. It was the one that had awoken me from my dream.
Sobbing, I looked over my shoulder.
Leon lay a few feet behind me. His shirt was off, displaying his muscular body. Little red cuts covered his arms, hair wet and slicked back, his face sunburned.
Instinctively I touched my cheeks. Irritated and hot, they felt burnt too. My body started to tremble violently, almost as if going into shock over what happened. “How long…have we been…on here?” I glanced up at the sky.
The sun wasn’t up as high as when we’d first taken off.
“Heures,” he said. Leon inched himself closer to me and held out his hand to try and comfort me. “Please don’t cry.”
“I need my friends.”
“Are you hurt anywhere?”
“No. I don’t think so.” I placed my palm against his. “I feel…disorientated.”
“Did you hit your head?” With his other hand, he touched the back of my neck and examined my scalp. “I do not feel any bumps. What do you see?”
“Your beautiful chest.”
He smirked and asked, “Any white spots?”
Shaking my head in response, I couldn’t believe we’d been on this makeshift raft for hours. “What happened?”
“We crashed.”
“I get that. Where is everyone?”
He didn’t say anything.
FTC Advisory: Avery Aster, Inc provided me with a copy of Yours Truly, Taddy by Avery Aster my review. Published through Avery Aster, Inc. Kindle Edition. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
May 30, 2014
I thought i loved avery aster through her manhannite series but this one takes the cake and the stuffing too. so funny and yet there is a serious twist to it. We find out what happened to Taddy in high school and how she got to become Princess Lollie.
This band of friends is off to Taddy's photo shoot so she can pay for college without borrowing from her friends. The photographers are all gorgeous and all that Taddy wants. But they seem standoffish. that is until...da plane boss da plane.
Taddy is in the water wondering about her friends and if she will survive and who is there with her Leon. Leon is kind and gentle with her and shh but she is his first girl. Seriously with how eh is with her you wouldn't know. and neither did she. They connect in ways they both didn't imagine and on the beach before her friends and his boyfriend found them holy hot cupcakies my friend.
Once Taddy sees that Leon is taken and is in a relationship with one of the other guys she storms off and quits but not before she enjoys the island they land on. Eden-the forbidden fruit. Here all your fantasies can come true and Taddy's certainly does. Leon's boyfriend decides he wants a taste too and this suits Taddy but it also puts a crinkle in things. Leon and Fabian's jobs are put on the line and taddy is the only one to save them.
At Eden though things come to play and her Princess Lollie side comes out and stays out. With the help of these photographers a candyland fit for all men's and her fantasies is created and her photoshoot has Princess Lollie emerge thanks to Leon who listened to her. She finds out how special her time with Leon is once they speak and when the photos come out they are in contact. Actually she stays in contact with them all once they are off the island. her threat in the email though is classic taddy.
a fun and playful book that gives us insight into Taddy and how Princess lollie came about and where her desire to be princess lollie comes from. A great book that is wonderful for the beach especially since you can go in the water and cool off after some of the scenes.
This band of friends is off to Taddy's photo shoot so she can pay for college without borrowing from her friends. The photographers are all gorgeous and all that Taddy wants. But they seem standoffish. that is until...da plane boss da plane.
Taddy is in the water wondering about her friends and if she will survive and who is there with her Leon. Leon is kind and gentle with her and shh but she is his first girl. Seriously with how eh is with her you wouldn't know. and neither did she. They connect in ways they both didn't imagine and on the beach before her friends and his boyfriend found them holy hot cupcakies my friend.
Once Taddy sees that Leon is taken and is in a relationship with one of the other guys she storms off and quits but not before she enjoys the island they land on. Eden-the forbidden fruit. Here all your fantasies can come true and Taddy's certainly does. Leon's boyfriend decides he wants a taste too and this suits Taddy but it also puts a crinkle in things. Leon and Fabian's jobs are put on the line and taddy is the only one to save them.
At Eden though things come to play and her Princess Lollie side comes out and stays out. With the help of these photographers a candyland fit for all men's and her fantasies is created and her photoshoot has Princess Lollie emerge thanks to Leon who listened to her. She finds out how special her time with Leon is once they speak and when the photos come out they are in contact. Actually she stays in contact with them all once they are off the island. her threat in the email though is classic taddy.
a fun and playful book that gives us insight into Taddy and how Princess lollie came about and where her desire to be princess lollie comes from. A great book that is wonderful for the beach especially since you can go in the water and cool off after some of the scenes.
May 9, 2014
Yours Truly, Taddy is book no. 2 in the Undergrad Series. It is another HOT story in the series!
This was another book where Avery has knocked my socks off!
I felt like I was watching a movie instead of reading a book. From the very beginning, the book had me captivated. The scene with the airplane, OMG! (Don't want to include spoilers) Taddy Brill is a strong girl who has faced a lot in her short life. Her parents abandoned her and she was emancipated from a young age. She didn't have any money, but she had BFFs that looked out for her. She didn't let that get her down though. Oh no! Taddy pulled herself up and became self-reliant.
Moving on to the good stuff! Leon, Gustave and Fabian...
Who wouldn't want three Frenchmen fussing over them? A show of hands, who thinks Taddy is a lucky girl?
It would not be wild and wackier without her BFFs along for the ride! They are truly a wonderful and psychotic support system to have around! A fun, wild, hilarious and sexy romp! Read this book, because it was...
AMAZING!!!
This was another book where Avery has knocked my socks off!
I felt like I was watching a movie instead of reading a book. From the very beginning, the book had me captivated. The scene with the airplane, OMG! (Don't want to include spoilers) Taddy Brill is a strong girl who has faced a lot in her short life. Her parents abandoned her and she was emancipated from a young age. She didn't have any money, but she had BFFs that looked out for her. She didn't let that get her down though. Oh no! Taddy pulled herself up and became self-reliant.
Moving on to the good stuff! Leon, Gustave and Fabian...
Who wouldn't want three Frenchmen fussing over them? A show of hands, who thinks Taddy is a lucky girl?
It would not be wild and wackier without her BFFs along for the ride! They are truly a wonderful and psychotic support system to have around! A fun, wild, hilarious and sexy romp! Read this book, because it was...
AMAZING!!!
February 8, 2017
Welcome to Eden!
Another short, sexy and incredibly funny instalment in The Undergrad Years.
Taddy has just learnt that after emancipating herself from her parents, they drained her trust, leaving her completely broke with no way of paying for her college tuition.
Thankfully, Taddy has the love and support of her BFF's mother, Birdie who lands her a modelling gig where the four-some board a plane with three of Europes hottest men, destination, Martinique.
The four-some haven't had much luck, and that doesn't change here when their plan crashes, flinging Taddy into the ocean without her friends. But she wasn't alone.
Leon, one of the hunky men from the flight sat with her on a piece of the plane.
Nothing could have prepared Taddy for the events that come after this.
Fearing she'd never make it out of the ocean alive, Taddy throws her trust, hope , and the "Lady V" to Leon, in hopes they will reach Eden and their friends again.
As always, Avery steams up the pages with her hot sex scenes, fresh in your face characters and endless snort-inducing giggles.
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Another short, sexy and incredibly funny instalment in The Undergrad Years.
Taddy has just learnt that after emancipating herself from her parents, they drained her trust, leaving her completely broke with no way of paying for her college tuition.
Thankfully, Taddy has the love and support of her BFF's mother, Birdie who lands her a modelling gig where the four-some board a plane with three of Europes hottest men, destination, Martinique.
The four-some haven't had much luck, and that doesn't change here when their plan crashes, flinging Taddy into the ocean without her friends. But she wasn't alone.
Leon, one of the hunky men from the flight sat with her on a piece of the plane.
Nothing could have prepared Taddy for the events that come after this.
Fearing she'd never make it out of the ocean alive, Taddy throws her trust, hope , and the "Lady V" to Leon, in hopes they will reach Eden and their friends again.
As always, Avery steams up the pages with her hot sex scenes, fresh in your face characters and endless snort-inducing giggles.
For more reviews, news and giveaways, check out Saucy Reviews on Kinky Korner at;
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June 19, 2014
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review
I will be honest with you, I didn't know if I would like this book, Manhattan socialites are not usually high on my reading lists but having read Lauren Hawkeye's book in the Eden series last week I thought I would give this a try when it became available for review.
The Eden series is an extremely hot collection of books centered upon an island in the Bermuda Triangle owner by a reclusive gazillionaire. Now this story is not for you if you cannot stand slightly self obsessed 18 year olds and their way of talking, overlooking that it is actually a good if slightly bonkers read!
Taddy Brillford was abandoned at her exclusive school by her terrible parents when she was 13, thankfully due to the support of her amazing friends - Lex, Blake and Vive she has managed to keep going but now at the age of 18 she has to make some cash to pay for her first term at university but she is proud and refuses to accept her friends offer of money to pay for it, she does however accept an offer to do some couture modelling for an amazing French photographer.
However en route to the modelling shoot, the plane they are all travelling in - Taddy and her friends plus the photographer and his two assistants crashes in the water near the island of Eden, is this the end for our glamourous guys and girls?
No! What happens next is Taddy waking up miles away from her friends in the middle of the ocean with one of the hunky French guys with no idea when anyone is, she makes her way through the "shark" infested waters with her escort to the nearest land which is the island and whilst on the way she manages to lose her virginity to her Frenchman who once she hits land discovers has a boyfriend and that's when things start to heat up even more.
It is a fun light raunchy read and is a perfect summer read!
Awarded 4 out of 5
I will be honest with you, I didn't know if I would like this book, Manhattan socialites are not usually high on my reading lists but having read Lauren Hawkeye's book in the Eden series last week I thought I would give this a try when it became available for review.
The Eden series is an extremely hot collection of books centered upon an island in the Bermuda Triangle owner by a reclusive gazillionaire. Now this story is not for you if you cannot stand slightly self obsessed 18 year olds and their way of talking, overlooking that it is actually a good if slightly bonkers read!
Taddy Brillford was abandoned at her exclusive school by her terrible parents when she was 13, thankfully due to the support of her amazing friends - Lex, Blake and Vive she has managed to keep going but now at the age of 18 she has to make some cash to pay for her first term at university but she is proud and refuses to accept her friends offer of money to pay for it, she does however accept an offer to do some couture modelling for an amazing French photographer.
However en route to the modelling shoot, the plane they are all travelling in - Taddy and her friends plus the photographer and his two assistants crashes in the water near the island of Eden, is this the end for our glamourous guys and girls?
No! What happens next is Taddy waking up miles away from her friends in the middle of the ocean with one of the hunky French guys with no idea when anyone is, she makes her way through the "shark" infested waters with her escort to the nearest land which is the island and whilst on the way she manages to lose her virginity to her Frenchman who once she hits land discovers has a boyfriend and that's when things start to heat up even more.
It is a fun light raunchy read and is a perfect summer read!
Awarded 4 out of 5
June 30, 2014
***CAUTION: SPOILERS AHEAD***
WOW wow wow wow wow! Avery Aster is such an amazing writer. He or She (since I can't find anything that states whether Avery Aster is male or female) writes such HOT, compelling stories that you just help but to fall in love with the characters and feel like a RWBF (real world best friend).
In this book we follow Taddy on her journey. She's trying to make some money for college by modeling. She's on a flight on her way to a fabulous photo shoot with her entourage and her trio of foreign hotties. Some unfortunate event causes mishap with two of the passengers. Taddy finds herself lost, a little hopeless and feeling kinda naughty. What would you do if you thought it was your last day on Earth?
In the middle of nowhere, she connects with the only living person near her. It just so happens to be one of those hotties mentioned above. Leon saved Taddy's life and finds himself very attracted to his model. While on their own they find solace in eachother, trying to keep hope alive as well as eachother. Leon not only saves Taddy's life, she gives him her v-card. That is what you do when you come so close to death, you try to feel alive.
When they wake up, washed on shore Taddy finds out way too much about Leon that he has tried too hard to keep hidden. With his secret out- now it's time for a little damage control. Taddy is hurt and confused by the news. She was lost. She has been liberated from her sexual freedom. And BOOM smacked in the face.
But alas, as Avery style that hurt doesn't last long. She shakes herself off by having another wild ride with the person least likely to have her and she's back to her old loud loveable self.
What a great read! She's a relatable character with realistic trates- this was a refreshing read and HOT HOT HOT!!!
Keep 'em coming Avery. I CANNOT wait until Blake's story! I'm off to read Taddy's present love story Unscrupulous (Amazon).
Happy Reading,
Mel
May 31, 2014
The sequel to Love, Lex, Yours Truly, Taddy continues the story of Taddy Brill, Blake Morgan, and Vive Farnworth. Adding new characters to the tight group of friends, Taddy is on her way to a lucrative photo shoot that she was reluctant to take, but the payoff will fix all her financial problems.
Still a virgin, she's undeniably attracted to the mysterious men who are her photo shoot team. Confused by her attraction to multiple men at the same time, she's resigned to die a virgin, but fate has other plans. Plans she is NOT on board with at all. As their plane crashes toward the open water her short and mostly uneventful life flashes before her eyes, but that is about to change.
24 hours later she's alive, confused and pissed as hell. While lucky to be alive, her problems have doubled and she can barely comprehend the changes the last day has made.
Written in the sharp and modern tone that Avery Aster is known for, Yours Truly, Taddy is a sexy adventure that is an edgy addition to the popular Invitation to Eden series; a set of loosely connected stories that take place on the mysterious Island to Eden.
While this book can be read as a stand alone, reading Love, Lex prior to this story will enhance the reading experience and offers insight into the characters backstory. With an ending that left me wanting to know more, I'm looking forward to the release of XO, Blake in July, 2014!
A copy of Yours Truly, Taddy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Still a virgin, she's undeniably attracted to the mysterious men who are her photo shoot team. Confused by her attraction to multiple men at the same time, she's resigned to die a virgin, but fate has other plans. Plans she is NOT on board with at all. As their plane crashes toward the open water her short and mostly uneventful life flashes before her eyes, but that is about to change.
24 hours later she's alive, confused and pissed as hell. While lucky to be alive, her problems have doubled and she can barely comprehend the changes the last day has made.
Written in the sharp and modern tone that Avery Aster is known for, Yours Truly, Taddy is a sexy adventure that is an edgy addition to the popular Invitation to Eden series; a set of loosely connected stories that take place on the mysterious Island to Eden.
While this book can be read as a stand alone, reading Love, Lex prior to this story will enhance the reading experience and offers insight into the characters backstory. With an ending that left me wanting to know more, I'm looking forward to the release of XO, Blake in July, 2014!
A copy of Yours Truly, Taddy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
April 30, 2014
This book is so funny I wish I had friends like Lex because when you don't have family it's good to have friends that will stand next to you through everything and anything. Lex is an amazing girl who got left by her family because her father found out she isn't his biological daughter. So when that happened thank god for her friends because I would have not been able to go through life on my own. So now it's time for college and she got into Columbia like her friends but without family to pay for it what and how was she going to get it. She was so desperate she even went to see if she could get a job as a stripper and a Hooters girl but no such luck. Her friends offered to pay for college and her living expensive but she didn't want to do it regardless of them being rich. So she got a modeling job with one of the best photographer she had to go to Martinique to take the pictures and of course she wasn't going alone with 3 hot Frenchman so her crew came along. So on the plane they're just flying and then all of a sudden it's time for a plane crash I'm not going to tell you about how you have to read to know. But while on the plane all she can think about is fantasizing about Fabian, Leon , and Gustavo. So while in the ocean with Leon they get to know each other and when they need up on Eden she finds out something you would think should be something she doesn't like but nope she actually loves the idea. But while in the island and she is in an ultimatum she doesn't know what to do.
So all in all it is so funny and witty but also scary at one point it is a must read you also have to read the other installments of the Eden series with books by amazing authors that I love so much. Welcome to the Island of Eden.
So all in all it is so funny and witty but also scary at one point it is a must read you also have to read the other installments of the Eden series with books by amazing authors that I love so much. Welcome to the Island of Eden.
June 3, 2014
*5 floating orgasm stars*
Need a one quick sexxxxxxy read? This is perfect. Erotica sorta love story. I loved every page, from beginning to end.
It's fun how Tabby went to prom, senior year with someone who was shorter than her since she's so tall. Love her gay BBF Blake Morgan. Who is also tall and she thinks they both look like giraffes under a tree. Love all the other characters too.
When something tragic happened, it all change with her, how Leon looks at Taddy, that is. Loved how he becomes her knight and shining armor, making sure that she was taken care of. To risk his life to save Taddy, cut or bruises didn't matter as long as she was saved.
I hated it when Taddy just did one of the most dearest things anyone can only cherish for as long as they can and once you give it up it cannot be taken back. I wanted to slap in the face and pull someone's hair.
Holy hell, this book was oh sooo hot. Leon and Taddy, OMG...I want more though. I about died when the story came to an end. This a one quick hot orgasm type of read and loved every minute of it! Avery Aster, I can't wait for the next installment featuring Blake.
Need a one quick sexxxxxxy read? This is perfect. Erotica sorta love story. I loved every page, from beginning to end.
It's fun how Tabby went to prom, senior year with someone who was shorter than her since she's so tall. Love her gay BBF Blake Morgan. Who is also tall and she thinks they both look like giraffes under a tree. Love all the other characters too.
When something tragic happened, it all change with her, how Leon looks at Taddy, that is. Loved how he becomes her knight and shining armor, making sure that she was taken care of. To risk his life to save Taddy, cut or bruises didn't matter as long as she was saved.
I hated it when Taddy just did one of the most dearest things anyone can only cherish for as long as they can and once you give it up it cannot be taken back. I wanted to slap in the face and pull someone's hair.
Holy hell, this book was oh sooo hot. Leon and Taddy, OMG...I want more though. I about died when the story came to an end. This a one quick hot orgasm type of read and loved every minute of it! Avery Aster, I can't wait for the next installment featuring Blake.
May 31, 2014
I received this book as an ARC from the author for an honest review for The Undergrad Years Reviewer’s Contest.
Taddy agrees to do modelling for a magazine for paying her college money.. She and her three besties getting on a plane heading to Martinique for her modeling gig with the shooting crew: three hot French guys..
But then, a tear in the ceiling grew bigger and sucked her and the hot French guy -Leon- out of the plane as it flew over the Atlantic...
Taddy, who would think she can die in the middle of the ocean, give her lady V to Leon who turns out to be gay...
Finally they end up in Eden, an island, where anything and everything is possible. And she is reunited with her besties, Lex, Vive, and Blake on the island.
All Taddy wants to go back home.. But Fabian, Leon and Gustave have something different on their minds...
Taddy's short story was really funny and sexy with those hot three French guys.. I really enjoyed this book..
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Taddy üniversite parasını ödeyebilmek için bir dergiye modellik yapmayı kabul ediyor.. En yakın üç arkadaşı ve üç seksi Fransızla birlikte çekimin yapılacağı Martinique'ye gitmek için uçağa biniyorlar..
Fakat uçağın tavanında açılan ufak bir delik gitgide büyüyor ve Taddy, Leon ile birlikte okyanusun ortasında kalıyor..
Öleceğini düşünen Taddy, sonradan gay olduğu ortaya çıkan Leon'a bekaretini veriyor..
Sonunda her şeyin mümkün olduğu Eden adasına ulaşıyorlar... Ve en yakın arkadaşları Lex, Vive ve Blake ile tekrar bir araya geliyorlar..
Fakat Fabian, Leon ve Gustave'ın da aklında başka şeyler var..
Taddy'nin kısa hikayesi oldukça eğlenceliydi.. Keyifle okudum...
Taddy agrees to do modelling for a magazine for paying her college money.. She and her three besties getting on a plane heading to Martinique for her modeling gig with the shooting crew: three hot French guys..
But then, a tear in the ceiling grew bigger and sucked her and the hot French guy -Leon- out of the plane as it flew over the Atlantic...
Taddy, who would think she can die in the middle of the ocean, give her lady V to Leon who turns out to be gay...
Finally they end up in Eden, an island, where anything and everything is possible. And she is reunited with her besties, Lex, Vive, and Blake on the island.
All Taddy wants to go back home.. But Fabian, Leon and Gustave have something different on their minds...
Taddy's short story was really funny and sexy with those hot three French guys.. I really enjoyed this book..
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Taddy üniversite parasını ödeyebilmek için bir dergiye modellik yapmayı kabul ediyor.. En yakın üç arkadaşı ve üç seksi Fransızla birlikte çekimin yapılacağı Martinique'ye gitmek için uçağa biniyorlar..
Fakat uçağın tavanında açılan ufak bir delik gitgide büyüyor ve Taddy, Leon ile birlikte okyanusun ortasında kalıyor..
Öleceğini düşünen Taddy, sonradan gay olduğu ortaya çıkan Leon'a bekaretini veriyor..
Sonunda her şeyin mümkün olduğu Eden adasına ulaşıyorlar... Ve en yakın arkadaşları Lex, Vive ve Blake ile tekrar bir araya geliyorlar..
Fakat Fabian, Leon ve Gustave'ın da aklında başka şeyler var..
Taddy'nin kısa hikayesi oldukça eğlenceliydi.. Keyifle okudum...
June 14, 2014
The second book in the Undergrad series is a riveting and intense recounting of an intriguing part of a Taddy’s life. Taddy’s easy breezy modeling assignment in Martinique turns into a torturous experience when she has to put up with three of Europe’s hottest magazine photographers and then the plane takes a nose dive toward Eden Island.
This fast paced plot keeps readers on their toes with suspense, drama and passion. The author describes the story with well written scenes and details that capture the imagination and the strong compelling characters are easily related to and grab the reader’s attention from the very beginning. The charismatic Taddy tells this story from her point of view and the reader gets caught up in the drama of her feelings as well as the events as they are happening.
Taddy is extremely attracted to the three French photographers, Gustave, Fabian, & Leon and it radiates from every page and the reader can practically feel her frustration. There is a couple of really hot and steamy sex scenes, one takes place in the ocean, one on the beach and one in the bathroom of Eden’s castle and I’m not saying who with, how they come about and what happens afterward, you’ll have to read it for yourself and let’s not forget about the fantasies inspired by the three hot Frenchmen.
Taddy’s best friends are with her of course and Blake, Vive and Lex as always add lots of their own spice to the story and their life. The story provides some very intense moments as well as some humorous moments and snarky fun dialogue between friends.
Though a little short, I found the story to be fun and entertaining and I can’t wait to read the next one.
This fast paced plot keeps readers on their toes with suspense, drama and passion. The author describes the story with well written scenes and details that capture the imagination and the strong compelling characters are easily related to and grab the reader’s attention from the very beginning. The charismatic Taddy tells this story from her point of view and the reader gets caught up in the drama of her feelings as well as the events as they are happening.
Taddy is extremely attracted to the three French photographers, Gustave, Fabian, & Leon and it radiates from every page and the reader can practically feel her frustration. There is a couple of really hot and steamy sex scenes, one takes place in the ocean, one on the beach and one in the bathroom of Eden’s castle and I’m not saying who with, how they come about and what happens afterward, you’ll have to read it for yourself and let’s not forget about the fantasies inspired by the three hot Frenchmen.
Taddy’s best friends are with her of course and Blake, Vive and Lex as always add lots of their own spice to the story and their life. The story provides some very intense moments as well as some humorous moments and snarky fun dialogue between friends.
Though a little short, I found the story to be fun and entertaining and I can’t wait to read the next one.
May 21, 2014
Last year when Avery Aster reached out to me on Goodreads to read and review her book Unscrupulous I never would have guessed just how quickly she would rise to be one of my favorite authors. Her books are hilariously funny and sometimes raunchy as hell but man how I’ve loved each and every one! Yours Truly, Taddy was didn’t let me down.
Taddy Brill who used to be known as Tabitha Adelaide Brillford came from big money and lived in high rise apartment building near Central Park with other rich and famous people. All of that changed though when her father discovered that she was not his. She was then left at a boarding school that her BFF, Lex Easton was also attending. Her parents left her there at the age of thirteen never to return. Now that she, Lex and their other two besties have graduated high school they are planning to stay together and go to college, only problem is that is that Taddy’s college fund that she was supposed to have has been wiped clean and she refuses to except charity from her three best friends. This leads her to taking a modeling job that pays crazy money and will shoot in the Caribbean. Boy would it have been a whole lot easier if she had just swallowed her pride and taken the money because the planes crashes in ocean and she's miles from shore.
This was a short novella that gives you an early look at Taddy’s life as well as how she fought to remain independent. It's full of laughter as well as some erotic fantasies. I was given an advanced copy on this book in return for an honest review. Thanks Avery, you rock girlfriend!
Taddy Brill who used to be known as Tabitha Adelaide Brillford came from big money and lived in high rise apartment building near Central Park with other rich and famous people. All of that changed though when her father discovered that she was not his. She was then left at a boarding school that her BFF, Lex Easton was also attending. Her parents left her there at the age of thirteen never to return. Now that she, Lex and their other two besties have graduated high school they are planning to stay together and go to college, only problem is that is that Taddy’s college fund that she was supposed to have has been wiped clean and she refuses to except charity from her three best friends. This leads her to taking a modeling job that pays crazy money and will shoot in the Caribbean. Boy would it have been a whole lot easier if she had just swallowed her pride and taken the money because the planes crashes in ocean and she's miles from shore.
This was a short novella that gives you an early look at Taddy’s life as well as how she fought to remain independent. It's full of laughter as well as some erotic fantasies. I was given an advanced copy on this book in return for an honest review. Thanks Avery, you rock girlfriend!
June 1, 2014
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.
This second book in the Undergrad Years Series also has a title for each chapter, which will be good for the reader if they are looking for the perfect stopping point. And just like the first book, this is told in the first person and it feels as if Taddy is talking directly to the reader.
Tabitha Adelaide “Taddy Brill” Brillford is on her way to a modeling job and her friends are there with her. This author has a very creative mind that you will understand when Taddy goes on assignment. She also has an interesting title to one of the chapters that if you are of a certain age you will recognize the reference.
Avery created a character that just doesn’t seem to be able to cut a break – and how many of us at times feel the same way. But she makes the reader laugh at her trials and tribulations. Leon Lartigue was there when Taddy needed someone the most. This book is an island fantasy come to life and it includes French men. If you like to set the mood for when you read, why not sit with a nice tropical drink. And since summer is upon us, why not sit at a beach looking out over the water. It’s a great way to destress.
One thing I loved about this book was the ending. Our author left it so that you have no choice but to read the follow up to this book. So if you haven’t read the Manhattanites Series, you will want to read Unscrupulous – can’t wait.
#Undergrad Years, #New Adult
This second book in the Undergrad Years Series also has a title for each chapter, which will be good for the reader if they are looking for the perfect stopping point. And just like the first book, this is told in the first person and it feels as if Taddy is talking directly to the reader.
Tabitha Adelaide “Taddy Brill” Brillford is on her way to a modeling job and her friends are there with her. This author has a very creative mind that you will understand when Taddy goes on assignment. She also has an interesting title to one of the chapters that if you are of a certain age you will recognize the reference.
Avery created a character that just doesn’t seem to be able to cut a break – and how many of us at times feel the same way. But she makes the reader laugh at her trials and tribulations. Leon Lartigue was there when Taddy needed someone the most. This book is an island fantasy come to life and it includes French men. If you like to set the mood for when you read, why not sit with a nice tropical drink. And since summer is upon us, why not sit at a beach looking out over the water. It’s a great way to destress.
One thing I loved about this book was the ending. Our author left it so that you have no choice but to read the follow up to this book. So if you haven’t read the Manhattanites Series, you will want to read Unscrupulous – can’t wait.
#Undergrad Years, #New Adult
September 9, 2016
This is the second in the Undergrad Years series to go with the Manhattanites. I'm completely blown away with how amazing this series is turning out to be. I wasn't prepared to love this series, I knew I'd like it because I already adored the characters but I'm not big on YA or NA or however it would be classified but this series, just WOW. Taddy Brill was the introduction to the Manhattanites, she's an amazing woman, but getting to see what drove her to become the amazing woman that she is 10 years later is a treat that we don't usually get with characters. Getting a glimpse into who they started out to be is a true journey. At times it's raucous, hilarious, completely over the top but then we are shown what's truly deep down. We see the hearts of the Manhattanites, the true essence of what brought them together and what holds them together. If you've met the irreverent Taddy Brill as an adult you have to wonder, how did she get to this point...and then you meet Taddy Brill as a young girl that is forced to secure her own future, make her own life, without the support of the traditional family, yet she's built another family, a stronger one that stands by her side and supports her through the hardest times of her life. You really get a feel for the pain that she has to overcome to be who she is 10 years later. I just don't have the words to say how amazing of a woman Ms. Taddy Brill was....and is.
May 15, 2014
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Wow, I love Avery's work I always have.
This is no exception, it was short, quirky, fun, well written and brief, I read it in bed.
So for my honest opinion, here goes
This group of friends have a phenomenal friendship that carries them from their teenage years right through to adulthood, they keep no secrets from each other and there are no holes barred, they totally enjoy the characteristics of what each person can bring to the mix.
Money between the group is no problem, they all come from totally rich backgrounds, and if and when money problems are faced it is easily resolved between the group.
Hence the reason for this book Taddy has a modelling job on the Island Of Eden, to make some money for school, and things cannot just be simple for Taddy and Co there has to be exceptional drama and laughs or it just would not be right.
The humour was terrific in this episode, is was very easy to read, and they way these girls talked about their V Card and other private things, I thought was great, they had fun and enjoyed life and that is what too many teenages now a days just simply forget to do.
Cannot really say more about the story or it will give it totally away, but this rocked 4 star once again from me.
http://trinastantilisingtidbits.blogs...
Wow, I love Avery's work I always have.
This is no exception, it was short, quirky, fun, well written and brief, I read it in bed.
So for my honest opinion, here goes
This group of friends have a phenomenal friendship that carries them from their teenage years right through to adulthood, they keep no secrets from each other and there are no holes barred, they totally enjoy the characteristics of what each person can bring to the mix.
Money between the group is no problem, they all come from totally rich backgrounds, and if and when money problems are faced it is easily resolved between the group.
Hence the reason for this book Taddy has a modelling job on the Island Of Eden, to make some money for school, and things cannot just be simple for Taddy and Co there has to be exceptional drama and laughs or it just would not be right.
The humour was terrific in this episode, is was very easy to read, and they way these girls talked about their V Card and other private things, I thought was great, they had fun and enjoyed life and that is what too many teenages now a days just simply forget to do.
Cannot really say more about the story or it will give it totally away, but this rocked 4 star once again from me.
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