Mine (Real Book 2)

MY REVIEW 5 MILLION STARSIs it okay to highlight and book mark more than half of the book? I hope so because that is what I did. This book was AMAZING and I did not think that I could love Remy more, BUT Katy found a way to write about this man and I could not be happier.This book was PERFECT. Remy and Brooke are back together and Remy is getting ready for the up coming boxing season. He is Bigger than ever, more muscle and seems happier now that he has Brooke right by his side.They are making there relationship stronger than ever. Remy is in a good place so far and is killing at all the underground boxing matches.Brooke is so in love with Remy and she is very committed to making sure that Remy knows she will not walk away from him and leave him again no matter what. She knows what it did to her when she left him, but can she handle knowing what may or may not have happened with Remy when she was gone? All that matters now is her love for him and his love for her."I'm in love, and I will be forever changed by this love, by this man. I used to dream of medals and championships, but now I dream solely of a blue-eyed fighter who one day changed my life, when he put his lips on mine."This whole book was an amazing read and it brought out so many emotions in me. There were times that Brooke really just annoyed me and other times that I just wanted to hug her and tell her he loves you as much as you love him and everything is going to be ok.What keeps them apart is not what anyone thinks, its good sort of. But I can say neither one want to be apart, this is hard for the both of them. Remy is so protective of Brooke and this time she allows him to be himself whether that is Black Remy or Blue Remy, she loves all of him. But as he leaves her he tells her..."You're everything I never knew I wanted." He tucks back another tendril of hair behind my ear, his eyes a little too brilliant as he draws back. And all mine, remember that tidbit."There were several BIG, HUGE moments in this book that brought me to tears, I did not want to go on and I was so worried that it was going to get worse and I would not be able to handle it at all. Brooke's support system was not what she should have had with her family, but thank goodness for her crazy friend Mel, she is a nut case and as girls we all have to have one of them for a friend.They both have grown up in this book and learned to put their feelings out there, trust one another even when you are hurting. Remy is very needy of Brooke and to always see her, smell her, touch her...you get the picture. Those two love birds put us all to shame....it's true, this man and Brooke make us all look bad.When Remy is Speedy and manic, ready to turn black those are the hard ones, Pete, Coach, Riley, Diane and Brooke are his keepers, They all love him so much and Remy needs to see it for himself. He needs to feel that he is worthy of love.There was one pivotal moment that really did break me. I had my jaw dropped open and I was silently screaming for this NOT to be happening, then I thought wait...they still do this? It was hard to read and I cannot imagine that the decision to do so was the last option out there, but after getting through it, I knew that it was the right choice. I was dying a silent death reading it though; no one should ever have to make that choice. I was proud of Remy though, he made the choice for him, to what was best for him."Look at you," I say lovingly in his ear. I lick the back of his ear softly, like he does to me, running my hands down the length of him, petting him like he like he pets me. "I love, adore, cherish, need, and want you like I never thought possible to love and adore and cherish and need and want another human being or anything in this world," I whisper.Finally (not really) but the ending of this book....I was on cloud nine. I can't see a better love story and two people that were fine with their lives, but were forever changed that night in The Underground.I would like to take a moment and just say that after reading the past two books of Katy's I am very interested in her knowledge of sports rehab and Bipolar disorder. I know nothing of the matter but your in-depth writing of it had my heart aching in ways I did not know. Brooke and Remy will always have a special place in my heart.Here are some of my thoughts while reading Mine...12% and I'm all over this man. I'm a little disappointed BUT I love hoe he loves her. Is it okay to bookmark every if not every other page here? 19% there is another clue.... I'm curious if I'm right with this one here. 28% I think I am onto something. Plus he's been really speedy. She's getting sick.... 37% he is so good. I'm in love 44% I want to kill Nora 50% Melanie and Brooke are crazy. 65% she needs to get thick skin 78% breaking my heart 80% still breaking 82% I'm about to be a huge crying mess. This is tearing my heart in two. 84% Holy mother of goodness. What the hell. I don't know what to think. 89% WTF. This is going to break meTHEN THE END.......I AM IN LOVE.

"I love you, and am in love with you, forever and always, now, and every second in between. Black and blue, every inch of you, magnificent you, is mine."There are no words to describe how deeply and profoundly touched I was by MINE, book 2 in the international bestselling Real series by Katy Evans. I am newly acquainted with the work of this brilliant author, but it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why she has such a devoted fanbase. Her writing is special. Unique. Utterly mesmerizing. Where to begin? Well, for starters, the connection between fierce, formidable underground fighter Remy “Remington" Tate and his lovely sports physical therapist Brooke Dumas is so soul-deep, their love story so epic, it took my breath away. Remington is truly unlike any hero I've met before. Big, brawny and brazenly sexy. Sweet soulful, and fiercely protective. He radiates pure animal magnetism and he lives to protect and possesses his mate. And from the moment his brilliant blue eyes locked with Brooke Dumas's amber ones during that first underground match in REAL (book 1), his soul instantly recognized hers and he proudly claimed her as his. The devotion he feels for her is carnal and purely instinctual, yet so selfless and gruffly tender it makes your heart ache! He will sacrifice everything--and anything--for her and truly loves her "with every petal of every rose” that he ever gives her. She is the center of his world, his reason for drawing breath. For being!And his muse--his primal mate--loves him right back, just a ferociously. Brooke is hands down among my top three book heroines! I defy anyone to name a heroine who is more fiercely devoted to her man, who worships and adores a hero so completely and unconditionally. She is a mighty lioness who will staunchly defend her big beautiful lion at all costs. But she will need to draw on every ounce of love and strength she possesses to fight for her man. For beneath Remy’s electric blues, boyish dimples and roguish smile lurks a dark, tortured soul that could break a lesser woman’s spirit, but Brooke is undaunted by his manic episodes or his volatile mood swings. She loves him when he's black and when he's blue. When he is “King of the World” and when he has fallen so far down the deep, dismal abyss that hope seems all but lost. The bond between them is so strong, so impenetrable, that nothing--not mental illness nor formidable foes nor the cruel hands of fate--can tear them asunder, A true bonafide queen who protects her king, his fiercest ally who will stick by his side through darkness and the light, Remy’s "little firecracker" proves time and again that she does have the mettle to love the heck out of him. And love the heck out of him she does! He is her "adventure and her real, rolled into one sexy, jealous, beautiful package.” She will follow him to the ends of the earth, to provide him with the home--the family--that he has been heartlessly denied for so long.Speaking of family, I love the makeshift family that is formed between Brooke, Remy and their entourage (Remy's brothers in arms Riley and Pete, Coach, cook/dietitian Diane, and by extension, Brooke's best friend Melanie (heroine of ROGUE--Real book 3) and troubled little sister Nora. Katy Evans use of music to convey unspoken emotions between the characters is also quite touching…and I look forward to listening in depth to the entire Playlist! Another attribute that sets this book apart from others for me is Ms. Evans’ narrative voice. It is not only intensely emotional and incredibly eloquent but richly vibrant. I found her use of descriptive prose, body language and imagery to be particularly dazzling, like a kaleidoscope of colors and sights and sounds and images that evoke all the senses. She crafts her prose so masterfully, sweeping the reader up into the lives of the characters in such a visceral way, that it feels as if we are literally experiencing it all for ourselves. Enabling us to revel in each ravishing kiss. Each breathless sigh. Every snuggly bear hug. Each triumph and sorrow.The chemistry between Remy and Brooke is magnetic and smoldering hot. A true mingling of hearts, bodies and souls, their intimate bedroom encounters are so palpable it is symbolic of a true mating ritual. You feel the sheer force of their love every time Remy engulfs Brooke in his arms, cuddles her on his lap and growls “Mine.” Every time she massages his sore, gloriously refined muscles after a training session or match, crooning softly to soothe and center him. There is no way to describe their love scenes other than primal. I mean, who wouldn't want a hero to make hot passionate love to you, and then in the tender afterglow, lick, pet and groom you like his precious lioness!The plot moves along at a steady pace and I was enthralled throughout. The scenes are crafted with exquisite care and precision, and I thoroughly enjoyed all the dramatic/romantic arcs, each suspenseful twist and turn, and found myself literally on the edge of my seat and cheering “Riiiiptiiiiide” just like an actual spectator!In closing, I could go on and on ad nauseam, reveling in every awe inspiring moment in this book. Cite dozens of swoonworthy passages that gave me goosebumps, brought tears to my eyes, or gave me such gushy feels it felt as if my heart would burst out of my chest! But in the end I will leave it at this: Mine is an unforgettable second installment in the Real series and I am proud to call myself one of the extraordinarily talented Katy Evans' newest fans! '

MINE by Katy Evans5 stars!!"I've been loved, and I have loved. I'm in love, and I will be forever changed by this love, by this man. I used to dream of medals and championships, but now I dream solely of a blue-eyed fighter who one day changed my life, when he put his lips on MINE."If you loved REAL then you will love MINE, if you are a Remy lover, then you will definitely love MINE. I did...soooooo much!"Me. Always me first. Then the rest of me."It was great to be back with my number 1 BBF, yes I am a Remy-a-holic, yes I love him unconditionally, flaws and all, but he is adorable and he doesn't change in this book. In fact you will fall in love with him even more if that is at all possible. His devotion to Brooke never falters, in fact he does things in this book that go way above the expected and some of it was very hard to read about. You can tell he loves her and you know that she loves him. Sometimes the edges get a bit blurred and I feel that each still let their insecurities surface a bit, but you can't deny that they totally and utterly love each other and that is portrayed beautifully through this book."You," he says, his voice terse and commanding as he drags his wet thumb across my lips, "are going to love me until I die. I'm going to make you love me even if it hurts, and when it hurts, I'm going to make it better Brooke."Firstly, I will say that this book is not perfect, there were a couple of things that niggled me, but not enough to detract from my enjoyment of the book, but I know that other reviewers will pick up on it and mention them.Firstly, Brooke has a major personality break down halfway through this book, although this annoyed me, I could see why and I understood, but it was painful to read sometimes. I just wanted to slap her about a bit and tell her to grow up and get her back bone back and get out there and do what she does best...keep Remy on the straight and narrow!! If not, I would quite happily trade places with her!!Secondly, Nora, I could understand why this plot line was revisited but personally I would have liked to have seen something different. But these two items did not spoil it for me at all, because I totally and utterly loved it! I mean really, truly, utterly loved it!"Nora might have turned into a junkie, and now I realize I'm no different. I'm addicted to you. You're my crack, and you also happen to be the only dealer."This book centres around the new Underground Fighting Season and now that Remy and Brooke are back together his head is in the right place...he is fitter, more ripped, faster and hell bent on revenge. He wants that title back, after all it should have been his from the start and if it wasn't for Nora, it would be. Having Brooke back, brings calm back into Remy's life and we are treated to all of our Remy'isms, the smelling, the licking, the music, he is just totally ADORABLE! But and that is a big BUT, as we know, life never runs smooth and as always Remy and Brooke always seem to be in the middle of it. Something happens and they are forced to spend time apart, and this is NOT GOOD! Can their relationship survive? Can they both overcome their fears and insecurities? Will Remy stay Blue or will he go Black? All these things make for an emotional, angsty ride and I could not put the book down. I had tears, I was emotional, I was screaming at the kindle and I was definitely cursing Katy Evans but if you feel that way reading a book then you know that the author has done her job. She has made you FEEL!Once again, I can't say too much as it will spoil it, but this is a must read for us Remy fans and if you haven't met our Remy yet, why not? He is an amazing alpha that will have you salivating for more, you will want to mother him and nurture him and a WHOLE lot more!! He will embed himself into your heart and you will never want to let him go, he is broken, he knows it but he deals. He puts himself into situations that you couldn't even dream about in this book and that broke me. It hurt to read and I just wanted to be there with him and hold his hand, play songs to him and help him through."...you love even harder than you fight, and I've never seen anyone fight like you. Nobody taught you how to be like you - it's just you. Any shape you come in... Let those two go. They biologically made you, but they Did. Not. Make. You."Once again Katy, you have put me through the wringer, but I have survived. I am even more in love with Remy than ever before and I didn't think that was possible. Loved the sequel, you didn't let our man down at all!! I can't wait for REMY, just to be inside his head is going to have me falling apart! Seriously though readers, this is a brilliant series and Katy has done a fab job in bringing Remy into our lives, he has captured the hearts of many and deserves every single one of them!

Have you ever read a book that an incident near the start clouds your judgement of the story. It makes you struggle with the plot because you are so invested in the emotions of the main characters that their pain becomes your pain. This is exactly what happened to me in Mine. I got so upset (snotty sobbing upset) over an incident, it made me struggle with the first half of the story. THEN something else happens that makes me rethink it all and made me want to beg forgiveness and go back to he start of the book with fresh eyes. When I say that this book is emotionally consuming can you already see why I say this :)While certain aspects of the main plot are a little predictable, it is the character interactions as a result of these plot devices which make the story stand out. The characters are intense and so is their relationship. It's a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows perfectly mimicking the ups and downs Remy experiences with his manic depression.The compassion and sensitivity Katy Evans uses in depicting this mental illness adds not only to the emotion within the story but to the level of understanding and empathy for sufferers of bipolar disorder. The writing is so descriptive you ride the wave of feeling, becoming completely immersed in the characters lives. It takes a strong woman to cope with such an intense person as Remy without his illness. They really are perfect for each other.Having been a fitness trainer as well as a complimentary therapist, I absorb all the little details of the exercise, nutrition and sports therapy depicted within the story. I especially adore how Katy Evans shows the alternatives to medication in dealing with mental illness. An advocate of healthy living Katy always succeeds in making me want to make better use of the knowledge I have and use it to the best of my ability (this would include dealing with emotional teenagers, lol).Mine is an intensely emotional continuation of the Real story. Definitely a series that should be on top of any NA enthusiasts to-be-read pile :)

FANTASTIC!This book was a page turner! highly emotional, My heart was on my mouth pretty much through the whole book, that not without its ups and downs, this was a roller coaster of a read!If you didn't love Remy before! its a done deal after reading this book.Both Brooke and Remy have grown, their love is stronger, better and clearer than before they really do live for each other. He comes across a lot older than his 25 years, so sensitive but oh so strong. He has a caring side, second to none.I loved how deeply Brooke loved Remy with all she is, but the love she also had for her friends.I was sad when Remy too! her home to rest, who wouldn't worry. When her sister visited, you just knew something was up! I was cross with everyone for keeping things from her, even if it was for her own good, but she would have supported all of them.I love d Melanie, she is this fiery person, with a huge big heart, perhaps she and Riley could have a spinoff, not forgetting Pete and Nora!When we first met Brooke's parents, how hard and cold are they, and was really pleased when it was realised Brooke and Remy were the REAL deal.Oh Remy's parents, dreadful couple, happy to cause such grief, without any emotion whatsoever. They certainly don't deserve to be included in Brooke and Remy's future. Dreadful opinion of Remy's condition.The fight scenes felt so real, I felt I was ringside with Brooke, amazing writing.I normally try and wait for all installments in a series, but after reading Real, you just need to know whats going to happen next.

*Minor Spoilers contained in review!!!*I really enjoyed this continuation of Brooke and Remy's story but I didn't love it...It's hard to review this book without giving too many spoilers so I'll keep it short and sweet.Remy is as strong, protective, and lovable as he was in Real. If you loved Remy then, you'll love him even more after reading this.Brooke... I really liked Brooke in Real, despite her leaving Remy towards the end, but I found her incredibly annoying in this book. Some might say she was justified but I don't. There was no need for the constant drama and freak-outs. I spent a good portion of the book wanting to smack her about the chops. Sorry.Still, despite how annoying she was, they way she loves Remy and they way he loves her... Beautiful. Just beautiful.One thing that annoyed me - and severely lessened by enjoyment of this book - was the repetition. Honestly, you could skip entire paragraphs because you've pretty much read it before, in the previous few chapters never mind in the previous book!All in all if you loved Real it's worth a read, its a nice continuation but it's not as good as Real or as engrossing.

I never thought I could fall anymore in live with REMY than I already was but oh boy was I wrong.. even though he is fighting everyday with his bp he makes me admire and love him even more. His love for Brooke and his jealousy make him oh so much more reall. I so admire how strong willed and protective Brooke is of REMY and how she never gives up on him , how she always tells him that's she is his and he is hers I love it when she Wright's him the letter and it says "" I love you,and am in love with you, forever and always, now and every second in between, BLACK AND BLUE, every inch of you,magnificent you, is mine, and I'm going to treasure and cherish you always....... I had a lump in my throat after reading that... I can't Waite for the next book in the series REMY I hope Brooke,REMY and racer have there HEA they deserve and I hope we hear more about Nora,Pete,Riley and Melanie. If you haven't yet read Real or MINE then all I can say is you are sooo missing out I would 101% recommend this book to anyone and everyone it is on my top 5 list of reads from this year. A story amazingly written by an amazing author xx