Love You So Hard

Love You so Hard was a short story full of the smexy times I’ve come to expect from this author coupled with an adorable plotline. I loved the lighthearted feel of the story and dialogue, but also appreciated that we got to see a couple who was clearly made for each other.

The pace of this short is pretty brisk with Jesse and Craig’s relationship moving forward quickly and feelings being declared relatively soon after the two get together. Even so, I couldn’t help but smile at these men and really liked seeing Jesse bring out Craig’s confidence while appreciating his sweet, caring side. I also enjoyed the narrator’s delivery. The pacing and emotions he conveyed fit perfectly with the book’s tone. This was the first audiobook I’ve heard performed by Mr. Forest, but I’ll be on the lookout for more from him the future. I do have to note there were some extra cheesy parts that garnered a few eye rolls, but the narrator’s performance smoothed some of those over and overall I found myself enjoying the fun, flirty style of Love you so Hard and will be checking out the next in the series.

*Reviewed audiobook for Alpha Book Club*

3.5 Stars overall

This book is on the shorter side, super light and cute, with no angst. It’s also pretty funny and interesting. The storyline and character personalities are a little over the top ridiculous at times, but I think that makes this book worth the time to read and/or listen to, since it will get you out of your head and keep you amused for a few hours.

Craig is a dork - I mean he’s smart and awesome in his own way, but he’s just not confident in anything he does and tends to let people walk all over him. He just doesn’t know what to do in life to move past his depressing/negative attributes. He is totally clueless about everything that happens to him that I simply don’t know how he has survived up to this point in life.

That’s where Jessie comes in. Jessie is confident and outgoing and knows exactly what to do in order to get what he wants in life. Since he’s had a crush on Craig from the moment he sees him, he offers to “tutor” Craig to help him become more confident in going after everything he wants. Jessie is basically a force of nature that Craig never sees coming. And I really do like how they have an instant connection but neither of them seem to know quite what to do with it. They are just kind of adorably awkward about the entire situation they get themselves into.


Audio - I really did appreciate the narration of this book in audio too. The narrator, Ry Forrest, does a great job with the voices of both characters, making them unique and making it easy to follow the storyline. I think he did a great job getting us into this audiobook for such a short story and I would be happy to listen to more of his narrations in the future.

*** Audiobook copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***

Love you so Hard is the first book In the Love You So series. Craig is sure he is up for promotion and it will change his life. He feels he is boring and dull and longs t be a top but none of his hookups ever let him top. He as an infatuation with a young man he sees each morning in the coffee shop that wears a shirt that says Will Bottom you so hard. But the morning goes south when a co-worker steals his promotion using his ideas. He takes an overdue vacation and goes to the coffee shop the next day. His secret crush comes over and they chat. He propositions Jesse to tutor him to be top.

Jesse is a young vivacious student and tutor. he struggles to earn enough for his food working hard for his PHd
He has seen the hottie every day and is thrilled when he asks him the strange request.

I love Tara Lain stories. They have the most fun characters and storylines. This story doesn't disappoint. I loved both Craig and Jesse and the shirt was such a cute idea to make a story from.There are lots of action both regular and sexy times.

If you are looking for a fast pace, short, fun romp then this is for you!

Gave 3.5 stars but rounded to 4 for this review

Craig life is going to hell in a hand basket. He was passed over for a promotion when his boss stole all his ideas. His love life consists of men who only want him to bottom and he feels that he is too boring to do anything else.
Once he goes to his local coffee shop and see a gorgeous guys wearing a t shirt that says "I would bottom you so hard" he mind starts coming up with ways to talk to him. Craig has always wanted to top but has never gotten the chance.
Jesse is younger than Craig and a student who tutors to make money. He is a fun loving guy who notices Craig right away. When he strikes up a conversation with him, Craig asks him to tutor him to be a top. OF course Jesse says yes right away and they get to work right away. Craig needs help with his self esteem, he sees himself as not worthy of anything good in his life and Jesse shows him that he is.
I felt that Tara should have given us Jesse's POV as well. I would have like to have known what he was thinking though out this story. I really like when Craig showed himself to be a true top by taking charge of his life and moving up in his life. It was a quick read for me with a cute HEA. Reviewed by Jodi for Alpha Book Club.