99 Percent Mine audiobook

Normally, I feel the need to apologize if I hated a book that everyone else loves. But in this case, my apology is for the opposite—I had so much fun with 99 Percent Mine, and it seems like I'm in the minority. Sorry!Right then, onto the story. Darcy has adored Tom since they were eight years old, but he's been off limits because he's her twin brother's best friend. Now that Darcy and her brother have inherited a rundown cottage from their grandmother, Tom is the one hired to bring it back to life. During construction, Darcy and Tom are thrown together, and it looks like Darcy finally has the chance to make her heart's wishes come true.If I had to sum up this story in one word, it would be charming. Darcy and Tom are so freaking cute in their interactions together. Darcy is sparkly and sarcastic, a tough girl with a soft heart. Tom is quiet and serious, always looking out for Darcy and taking care of her.My favorite part of this book is the bold and cheeky dialogue, where Darcy says inappropriate things to Tom just to get him to unbend and relax a little. He obviously enjoys her attention, but tries to look disapproving and keep them on task. Their interactions make me giggle and swoon, and are the absolute highlights of this book.With romance books, it's hard to say what would enchant one reader but not another. Just like we don't all fall in love with the same person, we don't all fall in love with the same romance books. We connect with the characters and stories that remind us of ourselves and our own experiences. For me, this book is a home run. It perfectly captures all the magical feelings in those first few glorious months of falling in love.This book really cements Sally Thorne as a must-read for me. Her vivacious female character and spirited dialogue completely speaks to me. This is the second book I've read by her and they both feel unique, a little more vibrant and quirky than your typical rom-com. Sally Thorne, please keep writing, and I'll keep reading!~~~~~~~~~~~~See also, my thoughts on:The Hating GameSecond First Impressions~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sally Thorne is a national treasure. . . and by national, I mean global. Man, I love her writing style, I love the unapologetic uniqueness of her voice, and I love how much she makes me feel. Full review closer to release date.

4.25 stars!! The Hating Game by Sally Thorne was one of my favorite reads last year. I've read it multiple times and love it more every time I read it. When I saw this author was releasing another book, I was ecstatic. Let me start this by saying, this book wasn't like THG. I appreciate that this was so different. Tom was freaking perfect (for real) and Darcy grew on me. She wasn't my favorite from the start, but I ended up loving her by the end! Sally Throne's writing is phenomenal and she is most definitely not a one hit wonder. Darcy and Tom have known each other since Tom moved to their neighborhood. Darcy wanted Tom all to herself, but her twin brother, Jamie was always in the way. Jamie sort of claimed Tom as his own bff and Darcy could never get her fair share. But she would honestly take any percent of Tom Valeska she could get. He is, in fact, the perfect man. Darcy is far from perfect. She's wild, impulsive, a free spirit and rolling stone. She doesn't always think before she speaks (or acts for that matter) and she's a little crazy. But she's loyal to those she loves and deep down is a great person. Tom has always seen that. Darcy and her brother were left a cottage when their grandmother died. They are fixing it up to sell it, and Darcy is living there at the present. She and Jamie want different things when it comes to this cottage. There are so many memories, Darcy doesn't trust it to just anyone. Luckily, Tom is a contractor and is up for the job. Unluckily, Darcy has to be around Tom all the time. It's torture for her. She can't seem to keep her emotions (or hormones for that matter) in check when she's around him.  “Tom Valeska, get in me.” He lets out a shaky breath and there’s a light of fear in his eyes. I’m a scary bitch. He’s a bashful sweetheart with pink cheeks. Sigh. I really did love Tom. Sometimes, when a character is described as perfect, it's too much to live up to and they end up letting you down. Not Tom. Even though no one is perfect, Tom is pretty darn close. He was my favorite part of this book. I adored him completely and loved the opposites attract thing he had going on with Darcy. Darcy... my girl was a bit of a hot mess. I honestly did not love her the first 10-15% of the book. Then Tom came along and I got to see their dynamic, as well as more of Darcy in general and I ended up loving her as well. Oh my goodness... the chemistry between these two. It was off the charts. You could tell there was so much built up sexual tension between them from all the years of pining, when they got together they would just combust. And combust they did. It was seriously hella sexy. I loved the build up and the slow burn between these two, and of course the friends to lovers/brother's best friend aspect. 99 Percent Mine is a fantastically unique romance. It's not like every other book you read and I loved that about it. I couldn't keep the smile off my face while reading. It was so sweet, sexy, and passionate. Darcy's head was a crazy place to be but it made the book super entertaining. This book was completely captivating and unputdownable. Do yourself a favor and grab this book, if only to meet the wonderful Tom Valeska. Trust me, you'll thank me later ;) 

An edgy emotional exquisite romance! This book was 100% eXCEPTIONAL!Sally Thorne is such a wonderful storyteller! She has woven together an emotional story guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings! I absolutely loved “The Hating Game,“ and when I picked this up I was expecting the same fun funny banter I got in that book.... I did get the same outstanding banter, however this book is a little darker, a little edgier, and a lot more angsty... this book definitely put my heart through the ringer! I wouldn’t say this book is better or worse than THG it is just... different..... however what I loved about THG is absolutely in this book as well... wonderful storytelling, amazing well drawn characters, and fabulous dialogue!Darcy returns home after her beloved grandmother passes away, leaving her house to her... The house is in need of some major renovation, so Darcy is going to stay in town until the paint dries and she is able to sell the house.... The girl has some major wanderlust and is just itching to get on that next plane headed to adventurous anywhere.... BUT one day she arrives home to find Tom on her front porch, and he is the contractor who has been hired to renovate the house... Tom is the only man who has ever really got a hold of Darcy’s heart, the problem... he is engaged and he is also her twin brothers BFF... to complicate things further Jamie, Darcy’s twin and her are not quite seeing eye to eye on this house renovation....I do love the friends to lovers trope... and in this book it was done so cleverly end it was oh so complicated! The push and pull between Tom and Darcy was so compelling.... Darcy was a wonderful character, even though I didn’t warm up to her immediately... she was a little prickly and definitely has her guard up, but she was also snarky, smart, strong, and loyal... Tom, I have to admit in my younger days I would’ve found him a little boring or bland, but now that I’m older and no better he was a really nice guy that had a heart of gold, that any woman would be lucky to call their own... he really had very few rough edges, what you see is what you get with him, and what I saw in my mind I definitely liked! The chemistry between these two was off the charts, and when things heated up they hit the boiling point... my only little tiny complaint would be I would’ve liked a little more of these two in the past, maybe some more interaction between them when they were younger, so I could really see where all this angst and lust and longing and love was coming from....An extremely well told romance, full of engaging characters, witty banter, and sizzling chemistry! Absolutely recommend!🎧🎧🎧 this book was narrated by Jayme Mattler, she did an amazing job! What I love so much about audio is how much it really brings the characters to life, and Jayme really nailed it in this book! She was Darcy just as much as she was Tom....🎵🎵🎵 song running through my head! Oh I love this song and it really expressed some of my frustration with these characters during this book!“Say something, I'm giving up on youI'll be the one, if you want me toAnywhere, I would've followed youSay something, I'm giving up on youAnd I am feeling so smallIt was over my headI know nothing at allAnd I will stumble and fallI'm still learning to loveJust starting to crawlSay something, I'm giving up on youI'm sorry that I couldn't get to youAnywhere, I would've followed youSay something, I'm giving up on youAnd I will swallow my prideYou're the one that I loveAnd I'm…“ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-2U0Ivk...*** Big thanks to Harper Audio and William Morrow for my copy of this book ***

Gosh darn it! Why didn't I read this slower! Sally Thorne wrote another unputtdownable romance. This is one is friends to lovers but with even more heat and hilarity than The Hating Game. Darcy and Tom are my new favorites and for those who always ask who I fancasted in these parts, here you go.Tom: Henry Cavill or Jared PadaleckiDarcy: Margot Robbie or Scarlett JohansonJamie: Ryan Gosling (think Crazy Stupid Love)

“’Cause I swear, I need your hands more than I’ve ever needed anything.” I just finished. I was looking past the acknowledgments for the section titled "What to Do With All of Your Feelings." I can’t find it.And I know what everyone is thinking...Will 99 Percent Mine live up to the hype and perfection that is The Hating Game? Is the hero Tom anything like Joshua? Is that same delicious combustible tension between the MCs present??I am here to report: YES. YES IT DOES. IT SO DOES.No - Tom is not like Joshua. Tom is a beast in his own league and I devoured every morsel that came from his delectable mouth. And Darcy is a force and a mood and every time she spoke, I couldn't help but think "if that is NOT ME..."And yes, yes, yes yessss the tension between Tom and Darcy is just glorious. I love the way Sally’s brain works. The perfectly worded metaphors and analogies she comes up with are so fantastically funny, and even though this is only her second book, so uniquely and identifably HER. Her stamp on comedy and snark and romance is one of a kind. I’ve known him for most of my life, but this man is now someone I can’t know. Not until we’re down to skin and sweat and kissing. That’s all I’ll ever want from him. I want those white perfect teeth. I want that narrow-eyed male possession, that don’t touch her, that barrier his body created to block the world out. His vicious fist unfolded and his trailing fingertips gentle on my skin. I want to provoke and tease until he gives himself to me, rough and tender. Sally - just please. Write love stories until the end of time. You're worthy of every fabulous review, and it is us readers, your peasants, who are absolutely Not Worthy. The first touch of his tongue loosens my knees and I’m grateful that he’s holding me up. I shudder a breath out. He breathes it, changes our angle, exhales it back to me. Air is better from his lungs. Life is better with his kiss....The second touch of his tongue is an inward slide, and it’s not calculated to seduce me. I’m being licked for my flavor. I feel the point of his tooth, the scratch of his chin on mine. There’s a pause of deliberation for a moment, and then I feel his pleasure shivering out of his body, absorbed into my skin. I’ve been tasted, and I am exactly right. This was just a legitimate JOY to read. An absolutely delight. Side note - I’d be filled with uncontrollable GLEE if Jamie got a book. A snarky yet sweet jerk? SIGN ME UP. I was so pleasantly surprised with how much I wanted more of him, and his sweet moments with Darcy stole the show towards the last parts of the book. My new absolute favorite line: “Please, please. Enthusiastic yes. Pitiful begging, et cetera. I’m not even kidding. Put me out of my misery.” 99 Percent Mine is out now! | amzn.to/2FKUkGO He removes my tremor of doubt as only he can. “You earn me daily. Come on. You know I give you everything you want. Just relax. Let me spoil Darcy Barrett a little, for the rest of her life. Let me get a taste of that feeling.” All I can say is, it tastes sweet. *updated to say I read the epilogue, and the bonus The Hating Game epilogue, and mY H E A R T. Find Me On:Instagram ❤ FB Page ❤ FB Blog ❤ Blog ❤ Twitter

I would read Sally Thorne's grocery list. She is THAT good.

4,5 stars You'll be shocked but this is my first book from Sally Thorne , and yes I know it's crazy right?? I loved it a lot, it was sweet and intense! I loved the slow burn and the connection between the characters.Both were unique and I adored them.Such an original characters. Darcy is strong and funny.Tom is a sweet guy.They have a great chemistry.Overall, it was a cute and heartwarming story.    

**ARC received via Edelweiss (THANK YOU BABY JESUS!) in exchange for an honest review-quotes are subject to change by publication, so I only used a couple :)**There are moments in your life that truly define you as a person, moments that are far and few between but, when it happens, you just know it changes/changed you for the better. For me, dramatic as I am, I find it transcendent when I discover an author who can make me smile in the worst of times, who I will obsess and stalk and wait for in the wings until they announce and/or produce another work. I have found lately that perhaps my busy schedule and tiredness can affect how I feel about a book, so I cherish these moments (that rarely happen lately). Patty is a shiny shorthaired black and tan Chihuahua, with a big apple dome head. She’s got a judgmental narrowing to her eyes. I don’t take it personally anymore, but sheesh, this dog looks at you like you’re a steaming turd. Perhaps I’m just jaded? When you read 100 books a year (give or take), you become pickier and not as easily drawn in as you once were, seeing as you read so many good books every year. But, to get to the point, Sally Thorne is one of those transcendent authors who sucked me in the moment I read her first novel, The Hating Game. There are some books that just CLICK when you read them, that make you forget there’s a world around you when you pick them up….and her first book, and now this masterpiece, are just that. Unputdownable and fantasy inducing. He has his first job for his own company and doesn’t want me smooching around like Pepé Le Pew. I’m the client. I’m his best friend’s sister. I’m Mr. and Mrs. Barrett’s weak-hearted daughter. I’m the liability he swore to take care of. I’ll admit this book was hard for me, at first. And let me stop there before I even begin, because I know I’ll forget and it’s very important to get this in here-what I’m about to say [but haven’t said] is the mark of a true author. Okay-now that that’s out of the way-this book was SO DIFFERENT from her past work. A lot of times an author knows what works for them and they stick with it for a while. I get it, I do-I’d do that if I had a speck of the talent my favorite authors have. But Thorne, in her cute little way, created a book that has just as much fire, passion, and heart without making it exactly the same. Banter. Hot, heated I-can’t-have-you-but-I-want-you-banter/situations. Working in close proximity. It all seems the same, yet it’s so…vastly out of this world unalike. How do you do that? How can you keep your same writing style, so simple yet so bubbly and sweet, yet not produce a carbon copy of your first story? It’s witchcraft, honestly, because like when I read THG, this book could draw me out of my horrendous mood and take me to another world entirely and make me want to insert myself into this story in Darcy’s place.Annnnd there’s the elephant in the room-Darcy is Lucy on crack. Darcy was by far the hardest thing to handle in this book. Darcy was….something else. And, here it is again-she won me over, by the end. In your face, extremely sexualized (a recurring theme, I notice, in Thorne’s work), and, frankly, somewhat aggressive-but not in a mean way…just, hey, she knows what she wants and, good lord, she wants it bad. And what does she want? Well..more like whom?Tom Valeska. A perfect specimen of a man…I agree with her here-he stole my heart from the first page he entered. I couldn’t breathe from the moment we meet him until the end when I closed that sad final page (I hate when wonderful books have to come to an end). I don’t know what it is about fierce, jealous, loyal guys, but they just get to me. They pierce my heart and never let me go-but his backstory? What led them here? My lord. I was a GONER. It stabbed me and kicked the breath from my lungs and I just can hardly STAND it. Clearly I have breathing issues, because every time-every dang time-I fall for a dude, the first thing to go is rational thinking and my breathing. But, to be fair, he was one sexy being. Josh and Tom are both amazing dudes and my favorite thing about both books, so I can only IMAGINE what Thorne could do/create/write next time! *Fans self*.I have to be honest, though, the writing sometimes felt…so odd. I think that’s partially because it’s a very early copy of an ARC, and, also, we’re in Darcy’s mind and she’s a rather disjointed specimen of a girl. Meaning, I think Thorne wrote Darcy how we think-sporadic, flighty, jumpy, funny, quick-witted, and it was harder for me to flow with the story sometimes. It was a rare occurrence, but I did notice it. Or, ya know, it could just be me being tired, as I am, ALL THE TIME.This story, in scope, is a much simpler story, yet the heart that’s buried beneath is so vast. A story centered around the beating heart of all three of our main characters, it adds depth to the story that you don’t even realize until they are all close to falling apart. I loved that this book had such a simplistic tone, yet it meant so much to every MC involved. It hit you in the heart and made you realize how special the project was to all three of them, even as they fought and bickered, and even though each outcome achieved something different for each of them. I truly loved that facet of the story, and thought that it added much needed layers in the story when Darcy got a bit silly-all the better for character growth and relatability!And, lastly, the chemistry (of even her twin brother in this adorable little threesome). They all had such wonderful chemistry that leaped off the page, making you sad and angry, and then so quick to swoon or make your heart melt. Tom and Darcy have been circling one another like animals (but really) since they were young, and the sexual frustration and tension is through the charts and so palpable we choke on it. I literally was so invested in this that I would sit and read and re-read every adorable moment between Tom and Darcy, just to get more of them falling for one another (even though they both fell long ago). I’m sorry, but Tom’s jellyness and possessiveness sparked a hunger so deep inside of me…I don’t even care how that sounds-it was by far my favorite part of their story, besides their deep rooted friendship. And, not even in a weird way, Jamie, in this little trio, added something spicy, too. I hated him at first. I did. Like…until the end. But, like all things, I fell prey to the vulnerability of not knowing your place and the uncertainty of losing a best friend-and a sister-and caved. I loved them all, in the end. But no one ever said I wasn’t a complete sucker. He laughs, and the afternoon sunlight turns the floating dust particles into glitter around us. It turns his eyes to whiskey, and they get me drunk. A guy like this? He’s the only one who’s ever made my stomach flip. So, here I am, writing my heart out about another Sally Thorne book, aching and craving anything and everything I can get from her. Anyone who hasn’t read her last book is crazy. So I really don’t know who those people are, but say you come across this review because you’re curious: You’re crazy, I don’t get you, and you need to skidaddle and get a copy of THG immediately so you can understand what I mean-then we can be friends. I think. We’ll see-you have to love Josh and Tom, yet you can’t have them. They’re mine. So…tentative friends. But all joking aside, I truly hope that when this one comes out everyone enjoys it like me and my blog mates all did (joint review on the blog for the win!) and that it helps you find your happy place like it did for me. Her characters are just like that-addicting in the best kind of way. Just plain unputdownable.For more of my reviews, please visit: ***OMG I want to marry Tom Valeska. I literally ATE THIS BOOK UP. Why does it have to be overrrr??? From beginning to end, Tom had my heart and, somehow, Darcy won me over, too. Sally Thorne didn't let me down :)RTC!!!!!!!*****GUESS WHO GOT THIS MOTHER **************** (haha. But really)BUDDY. READ. With Arielle, who is the sweetest, MOST DARLING GIRL ON THE PLANET (a real gem of a girl) for letting me know this was available yesterday before even being accepted, herself. I owe you one, Mate. You are a nicer woman than I, but what a true Blog Mate, You is. LOVE YOOOOOU.*edit* the hyper is gone, now I'm just wholly engrossed and don't need said GIFs lol(HYPER GIFS TO COME BC MY IPHONE IS AN A HOLE)

Spoiler contains my spin on the book synopsis:(view spoiler)[Tom Valeska grew up commonly locked outside while his mother was out working day and night trying to make ends meet. That is until the age of 8 when he moved next to the Barrett family. They informally adopted Tom for both their benefits. The spoiled Barrett twins Jamie and Darcy needed a buffer for their constant conflict. Tom needed basic needs...and a family. So it goes, Tom being whoever and whatever the Barrett's need in an effort to keep a seat at the family table while the twins take his golden presence for granted time and again. But after Darcy's nonchalant reaction to Tom's risk-it-all admission, everything changes. Realizing her mistake, Darcy embarks on a much-needed journey towards maturity, independent from her twin brother and distanced from the medical label that marks her as fragile. But wanderlust captures her body and soul and when she returns with plans to reciprocate Tom's feelings, she's too late. Tom, who was always there, always ready and waiting for the royal Barrett's, has moved on. Welcome to the real world, princess.Fast forward years later to the death of the children's grandmother who orders that her well-loved home be renovated and sold for the twins' inheritance. Tom returns but not as a Barrett. After all, he never really was one of them. He comes back as an employee, once again being what the Barrett's need him to be. Except this time, Darcy can see every little and big thing she was too self-absorbed to appreciate before. Once upon a time, she had 100% of Tom Valeska. But she's not a princess anymore and she's ready to get her hands dirty showing she is the worthy one. (hide spoiler)]Abandonment, belonging, family, loneliness, reinvention...there are deep themes threaded throughout what on the surface looks to be a light and happy contemporary romance. Yes, 99 Percent Mine is funny and sexy and plenty happy, but it also holds a palpable sort of melancholy. These characters and their relationship dynamics are so incredibly layered, and you have to pay special attention as complex elements create another 5-star read from Sally Thorne. I absolutely love this woman's storytelling. Check it out.Note: Bonus sections include a deleted scene for 99 Percent Mine and a previously unreleased epilogue for The Hating Game.Thank you to the following for permitting me access to a digital review copy (DRC) of 99 Percent Mine. This generosity did not impact my honesty when rating/reviewing.Source: Edelweiss+Author: Sally ThornePublisher: Harper CollinsOn Sale Date: January 29, 2019

READ MY REVIEW ON THE BLOG (live on January 29th)Sally Thorne charmed me with The Hating Game last year. It was one of my top favorite, if not THE favorite book I read last year. That expectations were high for 99 PERCENT MINE is a huge understatement. So my word of advice? Don't expect another THE HATING GAME.Darcy is a heroine many will find immature and selfish in the beginning. I can't even deny that because I, too, thought that she wasn't very likable. When she was young she let Tom go because she was too young, too self-absorbed to see how much she loved him. She traveled the world, restless, not being able to be bound in one place. When she came back Tom was in a relationship. Hindsight is 20/20. Then again, if we're being honest, she still isn't ready for Tom because she does some stupid things, has no impulse control and no filter and is too much of a hot mess but it's the growth throughout the story we want to see, and eventually we decide whether she deserved the man in the end. She had a couple of come-to-Jesus moments which made her see herself in a light she didn't care much for so she started to change them. I, for one, loved her when I was done and thought she got her life back on track. "I have measured every single man I’ve ever met against you. No one compares. That’s been scaring me a long time now, because what do you do when you can’t have your dream man?" Tom is a dreamboat. What a guy. He never wanted to be the perfect guy everyone, and especially Darcy, made him out to be but expectations ran high so he always tried his best, up to a breaking point. I loved his shyness and bashfulness, he was adorable but also stood his ground and was probably the only person who could handle Darcy. While he didn't always agree with the way Darcy was or handled things, he said those out loud but he didn't want to change her. He loved her just the way she was and admired so many things about her and let her know that he did. He didn't want to be perfect but he definitely was perfect for me. Le sigh. “Tell me I smell right.” “You smell like the only person.” Throughout the story, which is the ultimate slow burn, you can feel both of them yearning and longing for each other. For my taste it was a little bit too much dragged out but then again, I was rewarded with a beautiful love scene I couldn't have dreamed up any better. “You are perfect, Tom Valeska. Perfect for me. Do you want me, even though I’m hardly worthy?” “I’ve wanted you my whole life.” “Then have me. Choose me.” Darcy's twin brother Jamie is a big part of Darcy's conflict. Tom was the part that connected and divided them at the same time - I know, it's confusing but you'll understand if you've finished 99 Percent Mine. While he brought out the best in them, he also brought out pettiness and jealousy and I have to say I wasn't a big fan of Jamie's for the longest time. He said some truly hurtful things, things you don't say to somebody you love as much as your twin sister.Unreasonably, though, I ended up wanting a story for him too.99 PERCENT MINE is an unusual story, one of a kind and nothing like I've read before and there is so much more to it than I can tell you in a review. For that alone it's worth reading. I marked a lot of paragraphs and quotes because Sally Thorne's words are full of beauty. But if you want the real reason you should pick this up? Do it for Tom, because he is the best. His love is pressed into my skin and kissed into my cells.