Author: Sarah Darlington
Genre: NA Romance
Published: March 4th 2014
Two girls. One Leo.
Identical twins, Maggie and Clara Ryder, both grew up with Leo Maddox, billionaire playboy, apparent alcoholic, and heir to his grandfather's world-famous Maddox hotel empire. Their roles were cemented long ago: Maggie, as his best friend and Clara as his childhood nemesis.
But when a simple twist of fate changes everything and both girls start to fall for the lean, mean, ridiculously sexy and seemingly spoiled Leo... which girl will win his heart?
Throw in a little mischief, drama, and one smoking-hot bartender and lines are sure to blur. But one thing's for certain, neither good-girl Maggie nor rebellious Clara will be satisfied until they each figure out where they belong.
*NEW ADULT ROMANCE. Recommended for 17+ due to sexual situations and adult language.
Identical twins, who are so different in personality, falling for the same guy… just screams fun doesn’t it? Throw in that both families are rich and have grown close together that they are nearly family… complicated!! Yes, He Belongs With Me was an entertaining read that I really enjoyed.
Maggie, the good girl, was a character that I connected to early in the story. She comes across all confident and put together, but her recent issues have unsettled her. To get back at the people who hurt her she seeks out a hot bartender to take as a date to an important function. I giggled my way through this part of the book; Maggie was sure that she could waltz in and get this guy to accompany her to function, but he was quick to knock her down a few pegs and reminded her he was not, in fact, an escort!! They had an easy connection from the beginning and I was glad they were able to work something out.
Clara is the total opposite to Maggie, being the rebellious daughter out of the two. She has no plans on sticking around her home town and wants to get out for good. She is dating a guy, even though she doesn’t really like him and always fights with her sisters best friend, Leo. But when a person from all their pasts returns, it sends her on a collision course with Leo, that will change everything she knew about him.
The story played out quite well and I enjoyed the ride. All of the characters involved had to work through their feelings to decide what they really wanted in life. Maggie, Clara and Leo are all from wealthy families and I thought at times that the girls were a little childish, but I expect wealthy spoilt kids to act that way. There were a few twists along the way and I felt like the ending was a little rushed, but it was still a pleasurable read. This is Sarah Darlington’s debut novel, and I think there will be more great books from her in the future!
I received a copy of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review.
Sarah Darlington lives in the DC metro area, is married to her high school sweetheart, and currently spends her time chasing around a very active toddler. As a former flight attendant, she misses the days of pantyhose, galley gossip with good friends, and traveling to new places. In the future she'd like to return to that career, but, just as flying gets into your bones, so does writing. Whenever she gets a free moment these days, she writes.
I do like the premise but it just seems like setting someone or multiple someones up for heartache when they fall for the same guy. But it is great to hear that you enjoyed and it was a good ride
ReplyDeleteAt first I wasn't sure if I'd care to read it, but I suspect there's more o them all and their relationship. Clara sounds like she'd be my favorite sister. :D
ReplyDeleteIt seems a bit like that, but in the end they find their own way. It was a fun read though.
ReplyDeleteIt may not be everyone's type of read, but it wasn't a bad one. It may have been better if the girls each had their own book too.
ReplyDeleteMy stomach did a flip-flop over triangles and siblings no less, but you have me curious.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds pretty good, and I'm glad you enjoyed it! The bartender, and Leo both sound like sexy guys! I'm curious who ends up with who!
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
Yeah, I think it would for most people. Especially because they both decide at the same time that they like the one guy, but it works out!
ReplyDeleteHehe!! I really like the bar tender *wink* It was fun, glad it was all resolved in the end!
ReplyDeleteLOL complicated indeed! Sounds great though. I've not read one where sisters were interested in the same hero but have definitely read the other way around where brothers go for the same heroine. Annnd usually in my books that ends up working out too just not in the same way I'm guessing. lol
ReplyDeleteTwins after the same guy. Sounds like a recipe for disaster (but probably a fun disaster!).
ReplyDeleteNicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
This sound interesting, two twins battling for the same guy heh sounds crazy. I do wonder how it ended now. 5th book I read about today that had a rushed ending though, curious
ReplyDeleteHehehe..... Yeah, yours would have a happy ending for the three together! but they did in this too, just a little differently....
ReplyDeleteYeah, fun disaster for sure!!
ReplyDeleteI liked that part of the story, but they seemed to work through their feelings. It was good.
ReplyDeleteYay! Great review, Naomi! I think this one was a lot of fun. It wasn't exactly what I thought it was going to be and I think it made it all the much better. :) I'm kinda hoping for more.
ReplyDeleteWell, we can only hope Brandee!! Looking forward to reading your review!
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