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岩井俊雄×100層樓的家主題遊樂園: : 100+100+100+100+100+100 100 100 600 100 100 100 100 100 100100 100 100 100 1. 100 100600 2. () 1. 2. 3. 2014 MOE 2017MOE Bookstart 2024 377 100 100
作者 / 繪者: 岩井俊雄 | 譯者: 劉淑雯 / 林佩勳 / 周姚萍 / 周佩穎
◎岩井俊雄超人氣暢銷繪本《沼澤100層樓的家》+《森林100層樓的家》+《天空100層樓的家》+《海底100層樓的家》+《地下100層樓的家》+《100層樓的家》，一次擁有！
跟著小渦、小音、小啾、小天、小空、小土，一起體驗沼澤、森林、天空、海底、地下和地上100層樓的驚奇與想像世界吧！
每一層樓都住著不同的主人，每一層樓都有不同的小故事，住在第100層樓的主人到底是誰呢？
最富巧思！最妙趣橫生！最不可思議！「岩井俊雄主題遊樂園」給你600種的觀察與創意！
各冊內容
《沼澤100層樓的家》
沼澤旁的巨大岩石「滿月岩」掉下來了！看著滿月岩一點一點的向下沉，為了不讓大家被壓扁，勇敢的蝌蚪小渦決定去尋求幫助。他游向沼澤底下，鑽進一個洞後，發現裡面竟然是一棟不可思議的房子！隨著小渦一層一層向下探索，他的身體也有了變化，最終他能找到幫手將滿月岩搬移，並揭曉自己與其他同伴的差異原因嗎？
《森林100層樓的家》
最喜歡音樂的小音住在森林附近，有一天，小音家的庭院裡，居然盛開了從來沒見過的花朵，從花裡還傳出了美妙的聲音。跟著這些花朵走，小音來到了一棵大樹前，「請進！到上面看看吧。」
小音一層一層往上爬，究竟這些奇妙的音樂是從哪裡傳來的呢？
《天空100層樓的家》
肚子好餓好餓的白頰山雀小啾，在寒天裡找到了一顆向日葵種子。聰明的小啾想到，如果種下向日葵種子，等到開花結果後，就會有很多很多種子可以吃了！為了尋找適合種種子的地方，小啾飛到空中。
這時，天上飄下來的雪花對小啾說：「到雲層裡面去看一看吧！」
咦？到底是何方神聖住在最上層呢？一起和小啾到雲上探個究竟吧！
《海底100層樓的家》
船上有個小女孩抱著洋娃娃小天在餵海鷗，一不小心，小天掉進了海裡！她身上的帽子、包包、衣服、頭髮......全都不知掉到哪兒去了。小天被吸入一陣奇妙的泡泡中，進入了神祕的海底建築裡探險……
她會遇到哪些海洋生物？她能找回失落的東西嗎？她最後能回到小女孩的身邊嗎？
《地下100層樓的家》
愛洗澡的小空，有一天在洗澡時，聽見了一個聲音，邀請她參加派對。小空來到湖對面的山腳下，突然「嗚哇！」的滑到了地面下！啊，原來小空來到了派對的入口呀！
猜猜看，地下100層樓的家裡住了哪些動物？他們有什麼樣的居家布置？走到了地下100層樓後，會發現什麼樣的驚喜？
《100層樓的家》
愛看星星的小土，收到一封神祕的信，邀請他到100層樓的家來玩。小土順著信上的地圖，找到一棟看不到頂的樓房，到底是誰住在裡面呢？原來，在這棟奇妙的建築裡，每隔十層樓，就是一種動物的家呢！松鼠、瓢蟲、青蛙、蜜蜂……仔細看，每層樓都有不同的布置、也都代表了主人的個性喔！
那麼，住在第100層樓的，到底是誰呢？
本書特色
1. 岩井俊雄超人氣暢銷繪本「100層樓系列」六本一次擁有！
每一層樓都住著不同的主人，每一層樓都有不同的小故事，住在第100層樓的主人到底是誰呢？「岩井俊雄主題遊樂園」給你600種的觀察與創意！
2. 獨特上下翻閱的文字閱讀法、豐富的繪畫細節一一解讀
培養孩子美感的精緻繪本。
跟著小渦、小音、小啾、小天、小空、小土，一起體驗沼澤、森林、天空、海底、地下和地上100層樓的驚奇與想像世界吧！
每一層樓都住著不同的主人，每一層樓都有不同的小故事，住在第100層樓的主人到底是誰呢？
最富巧思！最妙趣橫生！最不可思議！「岩井俊雄主題遊樂園」給你600種的觀察與創意！
各冊內容
《沼澤100層樓的家》
沼澤旁的巨大岩石「滿月岩」掉下來了！看著滿月岩一點一點的向下沉，為了不讓大家被壓扁，勇敢的蝌蚪小渦決定去尋求幫助。他游向沼澤底下，鑽進一個洞後，發現裡面竟然是一棟不可思議的房子！隨著小渦一層一層向下探索，他的身體也有了變化，最終他能找到幫手將滿月岩搬移，並揭曉自己與其他同伴的差異原因嗎？
《森林100層樓的家》
最喜歡音樂的小音住在森林附近，有一天，小音家的庭院裡，居然盛開了從來沒見過的花朵，從花裡還傳出了美妙的聲音。跟著這些花朵走，小音來到了一棵大樹前，「請進！到上面看看吧。」
小音一層一層往上爬，究竟這些奇妙的音樂是從哪裡傳來的呢？
《天空100層樓的家》
肚子好餓好餓的白頰山雀小啾，在寒天裡找到了一顆向日葵種子。聰明的小啾想到，如果種下向日葵種子，等到開花結果後，就會有很多很多種子可以吃了！為了尋找適合種種子的地方，小啾飛到空中。
這時，天上飄下來的雪花對小啾說：「到雲層裡面去看一看吧！」
咦？到底是何方神聖住在最上層呢？一起和小啾到雲上探個究竟吧！
《海底100層樓的家》
船上有個小女孩抱著洋娃娃小天在餵海鷗，一不小心，小天掉進了海裡！她身上的帽子、包包、衣服、頭髮......全都不知掉到哪兒去了。小天被吸入一陣奇妙的泡泡中，進入了神祕的海底建築裡探險……
她會遇到哪些海洋生物？她能找回失落的東西嗎？她最後能回到小女孩的身邊嗎？
《地下100層樓的家》
愛洗澡的小空，有一天在洗澡時，聽見了一個聲音，邀請她參加派對。小空來到湖對面的山腳下，突然「嗚哇！」的滑到了地面下！啊，原來小空來到了派對的入口呀！
猜猜看，地下100層樓的家裡住了哪些動物？他們有什麼樣的居家布置？走到了地下100層樓後，會發現什麼樣的驚喜？
《100層樓的家》
愛看星星的小土，收到一封神祕的信，邀請他到100層樓的家來玩。小土順著信上的地圖，找到一棟看不到頂的樓房，到底是誰住在裡面呢？原來，在這棟奇妙的建築裡，每隔十層樓，就是一種動物的家呢！松鼠、瓢蟲、青蛙、蜜蜂……仔細看，每層樓都有不同的布置、也都代表了主人的個性喔！
那麼，住在第100層樓的，到底是誰呢？
本書特色
1. 岩井俊雄超人氣暢銷繪本「100層樓系列」六本一次擁有！
每一層樓都住著不同的主人，每一層樓都有不同的小故事，住在第100層樓的主人到底是誰呢？「岩井俊雄主題遊樂園」給你600種的觀察與創意！
2. 獨特上下翻閱的文字閱讀法、豐富的繪畫細節一一解讀
培養孩子美感的精緻繪本。
本書特色 (迷你版)
1.結合自然、數數、趣味故事的紙板書
作者根據不同動物的特性，打造多樣化的樓層，讓孩子能在趣味故事中，一邊認識不同動物，一邊學數數。
2.獨特文字閱讀法及豐富的繪畫細節讓孩子手不釋卷
由下往上翻閱、由上往下翻閱的文字閱讀法，讓孩子擁有不一樣的閱讀體驗，並配合豐富的繪畫細節，讓孩子沉浸其中、手不釋卷。
3.可愛迷你版，小指翻閱好共讀
堅固紙板書，耐撕耐摔好收藏；另外，圓角新設計，幼兒閱讀好安心。
1.結合自然、數數、趣味故事的紙板書
作者根據不同動物的特性，打造多樣化的樓層，讓孩子能在趣味故事中，一邊認識不同動物，一邊學數數。
2.獨特文字閱讀法及豐富的繪畫細節讓孩子手不釋卷
由下往上翻閱、由上往下翻閱的文字閱讀法，讓孩子擁有不一樣的閱讀體驗，並配合豐富的繪畫細節，讓孩子沉浸其中、手不釋卷。
3.可愛迷你版，小指翻閱好共讀
堅固紙板書，耐撕耐摔好收藏；另外，圓角新設計，幼兒閱讀好安心。
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作者 / 繪者
岩井俊雄
一九六二年出生，多媒體藝術家。一九八五年就讀筑波大學藝術專門學校時，獲得第十七屆現代日本美術展大獎，成為日本最年輕的得獎人。此後，參加許多海內外的美術展，發表能和觀眾互動的各種作品，引人注目。他曾經參與製作宮崎駿三鷹之森吉卜力美術館的「龍貓蹦蹦跳」、「上升海流」的影像展等。
岩井俊雄回憶：小時候，某天母親對他說：「以後不買玩具了。」從此之後給他各種工作的工具代替玩具。從那時起，開啟了他製作各種東西的興趣。現在岩井俊雄是三個女兒的爸爸，希望能利用繪本創作與部落格，尋找更多親子之間相處的樂趣，並且和更多人分享。
繪本作品有「100層樓的家」系列、《奇奇怪怪真奇怪》、《跟著小指尖去遊歷》、《我，笨雄：就算失敗也沒關係》（以上皆為小魯文化出版）等。
譯者
劉淑雯
臺灣師範大學課程與教學博士，現任南加州師範學院教授。臺北市立大學退休教授，持續開授繪本賞析教育應用和多元文化教育課程。專研繪本課程與教學、性別平等教育、特殊教育和永續教育等，兩度獲得臺灣學術木鐸獎。譯作有《以馬內利，夢想起飛了》、《滴答滴，學時間》、《身體的界線》、《超神奇英雄鋪》、「夢銀行」系列等（以上皆為天衛／小魯文化出版）。
林佩勳
東吳大學日文系畢業，現職出版社編輯。習慣邊聽日文歌邊進行翻譯工作。喜歡有年代感的事物，信手記錄旅遊所見所聞，就算會暈車也要上山看星星。
周姚萍
兒童文學工作者，寫童話、小說，也翻譯、創作、推廣圖畫書；覺得圖畫書是文字與圖畫的二重奏，不論創作者或欣賞者，都能擁有多層次的豐富享受。作品曾獲得「金鼎獎優良圖書推薦獎」、「聯合報讀書人最佳童書獎」、「幼獅青少年文學獎」、「好書大家讀年度好書」、「九歌年度童話獎」等獎項。
周佩穎
東吳大學畢業，主修中文，輔修日文，喜歡透過翻譯享受「掉到故事中」的奇妙感覺。翻譯作品有《魯拉魯先生的腳踏車》、《小雞逛超市》、《我是霸王龍》、《人體大研究》、《100層樓的家》等（以上皆由小魯文化出版）。
臺灣師範大學課程與教學博士，現任南加州師範學院教授。臺北市立大學退休教授，持續開授繪本賞析教育應用和多元文化教育課程。專研繪本課程與教學、性別平等教育、特殊教育和永續教育等，兩度獲得臺灣學術木鐸獎。譯作有《以馬內利，夢想起飛了》、《滴答滴，學時間》、《身體的界線》、《超神奇英雄鋪》、「夢銀行」系列等（以上皆為天衛／小魯文化出版）。
林佩勳
東吳大學日文系畢業，現職出版社編輯。習慣邊聽日文歌邊進行翻譯工作。喜歡有年代感的事物，信手記錄旅遊所見所聞，就算會暈車也要上山看星星。
周姚萍
兒童文學工作者，寫童話、小說，也翻譯、創作、推廣圖畫書；覺得圖畫書是文字與圖畫的二重奏，不論創作者或欣賞者，都能擁有多層次的豐富享受。作品曾獲得「金鼎獎優良圖書推薦獎」、「聯合報讀書人最佳童書獎」、「幼獅青少年文學獎」、「好書大家讀年度好書」、「九歌年度童話獎」等獎項。
周佩穎
東吳大學畢業，主修中文，輔修日文，喜歡透過翻譯享受「掉到故事中」的奇妙感覺。翻譯作品有《魯拉魯先生的腳踏車》、《小雞逛超市》、《我是霸王龍》、《人體大研究》、《100層樓的家》等（以上皆由小魯文化出版）。
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Absolutely the best in the series so far!
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I've been wanting to get Dean's book since we met him in The Deal, and let me tell you, this book did NOT disappoint!
Dean is the playboy of the hockey team, he doesn't do relationships, and he just takes life as it goes. Allie is Hannah's best friend and roommate, and is a relationship type of girl. When she realizes her and her boyfriend are moving in separate directions and she can't do it anymore she breaks up with him. When she needs a place to hide out, Garrett offers up his house while they are away. She never expected that weekend to change everything for her.
Dean and Allie definitely have amazing chemistry, but one night together doesn't change things for them, or does it? Dean can't get Allie out of his head, and Allie knows she can't do a casual hookup, but they can't seem to keep away from one another. I loved how Dean finally wore Allie down, and how Allie finally got to have someone with her that understood her and was just as adventurous as she was. I don't agree with how she didn't want anyone to know about them, but I think the way everyone found out was perfect for them.
Dean and Allie's "relationship" is full of emotions, and you can slowly see this turning into something way more than what they thought it would be. Dean is amazing with Allie, he's supportive of her, he cares about her, and he's insanely jealous of anyone who dares look at her. Allie is loving how Dean makes her feel, and is also a huge supporter of his. For once in his life Dean opens up about himself and you can tell how nervous he was telling her about his ex, and everything involving the fall out of that situation. Their escapades are hilarious and sexy all at once. I loved watching them during Thanksgiving with Beau and his sister, where you can see that things definitely changed for them. I also adored their watching of the french soap opera, and all the little things they did together.
Not only does this book have a true romance that you can't help but fall in love with these amazing characters, but there are some absolute laugh out loud moments. When Logan walks in on Dean and "Winston" I spit my drink out I was laughing so hard. Also the hilarious Twilight references on imprinting! There is also a very serious aspect to this book that had me in tears. My emotions were definitely all over the place while reading this book, and I must say I think I love Dean more than Garrett, and he's been sitting at the top of my BBF list for a long time!
It's been a long time since I've read a book that I absolutely loved both of the main characters. I felt so connected to them, and their group of friends, that I thought I was right there with them experiencing their love, their laughs, and their heartbreak. This book definitely took me on one hell of a ride. I can't remember laughing so hard one moment, swooning and falling in love, and then balling my eyes out, only to have my heart put back together at the end. This is a beautifully written story and I could NOT put it down. I am definitely looking forward to Tuck's book, especially with the bomb-shell he dropped at the end of Dean's story!
Even though this book can be read as a stand-alone, I highly suggest reading each of the previous two books in this series, so you can get a good feel of how much Dean has changed since we met him, as well as how the group dynamic works. Each one of the books are 5 star reads, and trust me, you will definitely fall in love with Garrett, Logan and Dean!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016
★★★★★ 4
The Good, The Bad and Everything In Between
Format: Kindle
Another excellent entry: The Off-Campus series is among the very, very best in new adult romance and there is little that isn’t done well in this entry.
Dean DiLaurentis is charged with watching out for Allie, Hannah’s roomie, one weekend while everyone is gone for various reasons - with, of course, the obligatory threats to his penis if he were to touch Allie. She’s just gone through a painful breakup with her boyfriend from book one, since they’ve had a fairly tempestuous relationship, she needs some time away from her apartment, where he’s been trying to get her to change her mind.
Of course, Allie and Dean are young, hot, single and there’s tequila. When you do the math, it’s fairly obvious that yes, Slot A goes into Tab B, and yes, romance happens. I love their banter, the humor throughout really establishes these characters and their friendships and makes the ride all the more enjoyable. Speaking of riding...
Dean’s what I expected: Dean’s the manho who beats all the previous manhoes in this series. He makes no apologies and I loved that he didn’t. He’s intrigued with Allie but he isn’t in love from the moment he lays eyes on her. When he falls, though it’s hard and it’s clearly life-altering. His moments with his friend Beau when they discuss his issues with little Dean (I can’t stop giggling at that silliness) were priceless.
He has a good journey towards adulthood, though I was saddened by the events that led to this character growth. It was the perfect (sad yet realistic) touch of bitter to make the sweet all the richer.
Allie was a surprise: I’ll admit, this is mostly because I didn’t remember her. Allie isn’t a big part of the first book and what I did remember of her was a bit flaky. I loved getting to know her and seeing what made her tick and as with Ms. Kennedy’s previous heroines, there is more than meets the eye. She’s concerned about being slut-shamed by the prospect of no-strings sex, considering she’s only ever been in committed, long term relationships, so I love that she has to learn to accept that there’s nothing wrong with two consenting adults doing what they want to do, damn public opinion. I found it an interesting twist that the only person truly slut-shamed is Dean, by other men and women.
Beats played out as I expected: If I have any issues with this is, while it is entertaining, charming, and funny, it also felt the same as the earlier books, which were also entertaining, charming and funny. When the quality is so high, that’s not a horrible thing, but I can’t help but struggle to keep each set of heroes and heroines separate in my mind. That said...
I’m really intrigued by where this series is going next: The setup for the next book is markedly different and it has me really eager to see how Ms. Kennedy handles it. The heroine for the next book is NOT in the mold of the earlier women and the hero is a bit of a wild card, since he has been more on the periphery so far. I’m looking forward to seeing what they have to contribute to this universe.
The Bottom Line
This is an excellent new adult romance with likeable characters, funny banter, hot sex scenes and room for the ‘verse to grow. If you haven’t read Ms. Kennedy’s series, I highly recommend it.
**ARC provided by author for review**
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016
★★★★★ 5
Ms. Kennedy Scores Again!
Format: Kindle
I am absolutely addicted to Elle Kennedy’s Off-Campus series. When I picked up The Deal last year I had no idea what to expect. I love her Navy SEAL series but a New Adult? I have to say, I fell so hard for that book it was ridiculous. Don’t tell anyone but I think I might even love this series more. Ack! I’m an adult. I’ve been out of college for more years than these characters have been alive! What’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with me is I’m a sucker for young love stories that have substance, well-developed characters, witty dialogue, and just enough angst to make it interesting without making me want to kill myself. And this is exactly what we get with Off-Campus. It’s not a given that each book in a series will top the last, or even equal its predecessors, but Ms. Kennedy has blown that theory out of the water. The Deal, The Mistake, and now The Score are all deliciously entertaining. I can’t say I love one more than the other because they are all unique. Each book focuses on one of four members of Briar University’s hockey team, all roommates in what I imagine in my head to be a large, rambling off-campus house. These guys are hardcore athletes, so of course, they’re gorgeous, sculpted of yummy muscles, confident, and can pretty much snap their fingers and the girls come running. But under those pretty exteriors and horndog antics lie endearing personalities. The thing I love most about the four guys sharing the house is they all have each other’s backs no matter what the circumstances. When it’s time to man up, be mature, and offer advice they excel at it. I love these guys. They’re also hilarious as hell.
The Score is book 3, featuring self-professed man-whore Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes, Hannah’s best friend (from book 1, The Deal) . These two couldn’t be more different. According to The Life of Dean, there are no repeat performances with girls. Ever. He’s not remotely interested in anything that involves the dirty word relationship. Allie, on the other hand, has dated the same guy for four years. Granted, they’ve broken up four times but this time, it’s for real. She’s even high tailed it out of the dorm she shares with Hannah and is hiding out at the guys’ house for the weekend. The couples are out of town, which leaves only Dean at home. Allie can surely smack down on his ridiculous flirting. But after some well-deserved tequila shots and a joint or maybe two, things get blurry and…
"The memories come crashing back in vivid Technicolor. The terrible movie. The tequila shots. The… rest. I slept with Dean last night. Twice. My heart beats faster as I stare up at the ceiling. I’m in Dean’s room. There’s an empty condom wrapper on the end table. And… yep, I’m naked."
What surprises Allie, even more, is that she seems to recall enjoying herself. A Lot. She’s got a kinky streak that her ex wasn’t on board with but Dean…wow. Regardless, it was beyond wrong and Hannah will kill her if she finds out, so Dean and Allie make a pact to keep it between them.
Only problem is, Dean can’t stop thinking about Allie. It surprises the crap out of him because this is certainly a first but he needs, at least, one more taste.
"After last night’s performance, Allie Hayes proved that she’s fully capable of leaving her mark on a man. Jesus. That girl can f***. Damn, and now my dick is semi-hard. It’s been doing that all day, chubbing out every time I think about Allie."
Likewise, Allie can’t stop thinking about Dean. When Dean begs for more, she’s shocked. Maybe what she needs is indeed a fling. She may be a card-carrying member of the Team Boyfriend, but it hasn’t done her any favors in the last few years. A change might be good. But can she handle it?
Allie and Dean are hilarious together. She isn’t the starry-eyed coed type he’s used to. She doesn’t say How high? when he says Jump. Their verbal sparring is exquisite! It’s not only entertaining, it’s also revealing. The more she treats him with nonchalance the more he falls for her. She’s not being a tease. She’s being realistic. Dean isn’t a long term keeper. He’s rich, spoiled, and gets what he wants. He’s only hanging around because she isn’t begging for his attention. Besides, she’s spent four years as a drama major, she’ll be graduating soon, and needs to focus on her acting career. But Dean is relentless, being all adorable and sexy, watching French soap operas with her and generally making her forget about her ex. Plus, Dean is just so damn HOT it’s irresistible.
Dean is on a fast track to win over Allie. He can’t explain this all-consuming fascination and need and he doesn’t care. What little Dean wants, big Dean does his best to procure. Allie might consider this thing between them merely a fling but that’s not how it’s going down if he can help it. She makes him want to be a better man and, I must admit the more we learn about Dean, the harder I fell in love with him. He’s put on a good act for a long time; a Richie Rich man-whore who skates by on his charm and looks when in fact, he’s extremely intelligent, caring, and kind.
Ms. Kennedy has once again given us another exceptional story that is not only fun, witty, and chock full of sexy chemistry. Unexpected and shocking surprises deepen the tension and pull at the heartstrings yet are by no means superfluous. The writing is beautiful, tight, fast-paced, and so entertaining I didn’t want it to end.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016
★★★★★ 4
4 stars
Format: Kindle
Overall Opinion: This was a fun read. I liked it. The banter and friendship these two had was great, and I loved how Allie knocked Dean off his feet. My main criticisms are that we really didn't need to experience the almost threesome at the beginning. I mean -- we get it...he's a Manho! BUT I didn't need to know descriptive details! The other is that I needed a jump ahead epilogue -- like I always do ;). They had some great things lined up for their futures, but I really wanted to see how it all went for them when they were older.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Allie and Dean's story. Allie has (yet again) broken up with her boyfriend, and turns to her best friend Hannah (who we met in the first book The Deal). Hannah is out of town with her boyfriend, Garrett, and he offers to let Allie stay at his house to avoid the ex that keeps on texting and saying that he is coming over. That is when she runs in to Dean because he lives with Garrett. They spend the rest of the evening together with Dean being deemed her relationship coach with the job of keeping her from texting/calling her ex and taking him back. They end up getting drunk and sleeping together. Dean is ruined after that night for other women and is hooked on Allie. They start a friendship-with-benefits of sorts that of course turns into more. There are some laugh out loud moments, some sad moments, some sexy moments, and some sweet moments...and the couple get their HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between Allie and Dean's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. It flowed well, and I didn't skim. The major drama did happen later in the book than usual, so it was cutting it close for things to get back to good IMO, but I felt like it was sufficiently addressed and handled.
Instalove:No. They had some good development before they were into love status.
H rating: 4 stars. Dean. I was surprised I'd like him so much, but I really did. We got to understand why he was the way he was regarding his sexual history, so that made him a lot more likable. I loved his interactions with the kids, and he was an overall good guy regardless of his past sexual acticities.
h rating: 4.5 stars. Allie. I really liked her. She was super sweet, a wildcat in the bedroom, and she was really ambitious.
Sadness level: Low/moderate. I had one time that I teared up, but I didn't need tissues and it didn't turn into an ugly cry.
Heat level: Moderate. They had great chemistry and had some steamy times (some were just mentions of the experiences so it didn't become just about the sex).
Descriptive sex: Yes.
Safe sex: Yes. Condoms were used until they were in a committed relationship, and then testing and birth control discussions happened.
OW/OM drama: Surprisingly no for OW, but yes for OM. The h's ex showed up and texted trying to win her back.
Sex scene with OW or OM: Yes
Closure: This didn't have enough closure for me at all. I really wanted a jump ahead epilogue to see their lives when they were older. I would call it a HFN ending (which I think is the norm with this series).
How I got it: I paid the $4.99 on Amazon.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016