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Love Won: A Brother's Best Friend Romance (Winning at Love Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Gillian Jones (Author), Book Covers by Ashbee Design (Illustrator), Quoth the Raven Writing Co. (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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McCoy Graves: Public Enemy Number One. The crusher of childhood fairy tales.
McCoy Graves is arrogant. A jerk.
McCoy Graves is my brother’s best friend…and my new boss.
Oh, and did I mention, he’s also the love of my life?
’Cause, yeah, there’s that, too.
My name is Eastlyn Hatfield, and this is a story about our feud.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Winning at Love
  2. Print length
    326 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    Sept. 25 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073XR6K66
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2381 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1976112192
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 397 ratings

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Gillian Jones

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Wife, mother, pun lover, part-time pantser of words. Connoisseur of red wine, lover of a good IPA. I write real life romances that sometimes hits you in the feels.

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MJ Symmonds
5.0 out of 5 stars A total whirlwind!
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2017
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Let me start by saying that I was tormented and taunted every time I seen a teaser or post about Gillian's upcoming book Love Won. Needless to say my pre-order was in ages ago & I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas morning because HELLO, It's a Gillian Jones book. I've been an avid fan of all things she's written since I read her first book My Mind's Eye. I've since read all her books & I'm sure I'll be reading every other book she publishes.

Love Won was such a sweet, romantic, sexy read. Eastlyn has had a major crush on her brother's best friend McCoy since she met him. She doesn't think he really see's her as anything but his best friends little sister. Eastlyn is quite shocked to learn that McCoy will be back in her life day in & day out now that he has become her boss.

This is a dual POV with Eastlyn narrating the first half of the book & McCoy narrating the second half. I actually really enjoyed how this was written. I loved that we got both their POV's & even though it was split in half it really worked & flowed seamlessly.

I loved that Ms. Jones brought a Rom-Com type atmosphere with this book. There were some really LOL moments especially with Eastlyn & her Mom was just the icing on the cake lol!!

This was a much lighter novel than some of her previous books & it's so refreshing to see that she can mix it up and give us such a fun book.

This book was a total "Whirlwind!!!!"
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5.0 out of 5 stars 6 'I don't call it the whirlwind for nothing.' Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2017
Gillian Jones is definitely #Winning at Love when it comes to the first installment in her new series! Love Won is comprised of ALL! THE! THINGS! that makes me want to climb inside a book, wrap myself in it's pages, live and breathe the story; to become one with everything there is to it's full capacity... and then some *wink* What I'm trying to say is I'd have this book's babies if it were possible. This book is EVERYTHING I hope and dream to escape into when I dive into a new literary adventure. For me, Love Won was utter perfection from beginning to end, addicting and all consuming, bewitching to the point where it was physically impossible to set the book down until the very last word had been read. Needless to say, I'm highly anticipating and anxiously awaiting the next book in the series.

Hooked from the first page, the tone was set for the story and OMG cue the giddy SQUEE factor! I knew I was in for quite the adventure very early in. Hilarious, swoony AF moments, blasts from the past, Dear May, and characters you want to claim as your own family, friends and lover *wink* THIS BOOK!!! I swear I have permanent heart eyes now. I've been traipsing around in a lusty book nerd fog of a high since I finished Love Won just waiting for the hangover to hit full force.
Yeah, the hangover is going to suck balls.

'He was a jerk from the beginning but, despite his jerkiness, my heart simply ignored the notifications that my brain had tried to send time and time again. We all have that one boy we never really get over, even if we never actually got under him - McCoy Graves was mine.'

Eastlyn has been deeply, madly, head over heels in love with McCoy since the age of 12. Sure, she's known him longer but he's MINE. Mine, mine, mine! I, myself, have never been so smitten and fallen so hard for a hero in all the books I've ever read. I thought I knew book boyfriend love, lust, and obsession. No. I was so wrong, those were just little crushes, a blip on the radar. McCoy is the ultimate, surpassing all others to be my wedded book husband for all time. Seriously, I can't even when it comes to McCoy! Omg here comes the heart eyes again! SQUEEEeeeeeeeeee-eeeeeep! Be still my fluttering and obsessed heart.

'Because to me, he was the Ross to my Rachel, even though to him I was-and always would be-just little Eastlyn Haffield, his best friend's sister.'

Told in dual POV, with Eastlyn narrating the first portion of the book, while McCoy ends the book with smashing success. The delivery was impeccable and a treat to read, my face leaked with how perfect it all was *sigh* The highs, lows, laughs, swoony feels and tender moments... all fueled by the D! Yeah, you know what I'm talkin' about bahaha! This clever, antic filled romantic comedy is sure to please the masses!!

'All I have ever wanted to was to truly be his Sprinkles.'
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Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars Life has a funny way of working things out
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2017
Life has a funny way of working things out, especially when you least expect it. Eastlynn has been in love with her brother's best friend for years. She's also denied it and run away from him for years. Now a teacher, Eastlynn has almost everything she's ever wanted. That is until McCoy shows back up in town and just happens to be her new boss.
McCoy was the all star in high school. He could have any girl he wanted but his heart was set on Eastlynn. How could he ever go after his best friend's little sister? After moving away for years, McCoy finally gets his head out of the sand and calls his best friend. With a plan in place, McCoy plans to fight for what he should have had years ago. But what if he loses?
Love Won is the next masterpiece from Gillian. She manages to write you in to McCoy and Eastlynn's story so completely, you'll forget it's not you McCoy is chasing. Eastlynn is witty, passionate, and caring, she lays her heart on the line for us to see. McCoy is the all star we've all dreamed of being underneath of. He gives his all not only in work but in his fight for Eastlynn's heart. I adored this book. I couldn't put it down if I tried. It's a battle we've all seen, passion and life come together so whole heartedly in this story, you won't want to miss love's victory! 5/5
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Domini C
5.0 out of 5 stars Love So Won!!!
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2017
This book has everything you could want, it's funny, quirky, hot & will make you swoon!!!
Eastlyn is such a cool chick, her inner monologue is some of the most cleverly written stuff I've read, she's so funny and clumsy. She is such a treat to read!
McCoy (how sexy is that name) is a jerk but jeez you'll love him in the end. He's hot and makes East's life very interesting!
These two together are the perfect storm, they push and pull, they laugh and argue but they are so perfect for each other and they have a great connection. Oh and they are so freaking hot together, like sizzling!
East's parents are hilarious and Kami her bff is a cool chick too. I cannot wait for East's brother Keaton and Kami's book I'm guessing it will be explosive!
Gillian Jones is a great and super talented author, she can write some seriously deep and emotional books and then switch it up with funny and quirky books too. She's the nicest author I know and I feel I can call her a friend too. Her writing evolves constantly and she gets better and better with each book.
You need to read this and believe me you will not regret it!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 6 'I don't call it the whirlwind for nothing.' Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017
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Gillian Jones is definitely #Winning at Love when it comes to the first installment in her new series! Love Won is comprised of ALL! THE! THINGS! that makes me want to climb inside a book, wrap myself in it's pages, live and breathe the story; to become one with everything there is to it's full capacity... and then some *wink* What I'm trying to say is I'd have this book's babies if it were possible. This book is EVERYTHING I hope and dream to escape into when I dive into a new literary adventure. For me, Love Won was utter perfection from beginning to end, addicting and all consuming, bewitching to the point where it was physically impossible to set the book down until the very last word had been read. Needless to say, I'm highly anticipating and anxiously awaiting the next book in the series.

Hooked from the first page, the tone was set for the story and OMG cue the giddy SQUEE factor! I knew I was in for quite the adventure very early in. Hilarious, swoony AF moments, blasts from the past, Dear May, and characters you want to claim as your own family, friends and lover *wink* THIS BOOK!!! I swear I have permanent heart eyes now. I've been traipsing around in a lusty book nerd fog of a high since I finished Love Won just waiting for the hangover to hit full force.
Yeah, the hangover is going to suck balls.

'He was a jerk from the beginning but, despite his jerkiness, my heart simply ignored the notifications that my brain had tried to send time and time again. We all have that one boy we never really get over, even if we never actually got under him - McCoy Graves was mine.'

Eastlyn has been deeply, madly, head over heels in love with McCoy since the age of 12. Sure, she's known him longer but he's MINE. Mine, mine, mine! I, myself, have never been so smitten and fallen so hard for a hero in all the books I've ever read. I thought I knew book boyfriend love, lust, and obsession. No. I was so wrong, those were just little crushes, a blip on the radar. McCoy is the ultimate, surpassing all others to be my wedded book husband for all time. Seriously, I can't even when it comes to McCoy! Omg here comes the heart eyes again! SQUEEEeeeeeeeeee-eeeeeep! Be still my fluttering and obsessed heart.

'Because to me, he was the Ross to my Rachel, even though to him I was-and always would be-just little Eastlyn Haffield, his best friend's sister.'

Told in dual POV, with Eastlyn narrating the first portion of the book, while McCoy ends the book with smashing success. The delivery was impeccable and a treat to read, my face leaked with how perfect it all was *sigh* The highs, lows, laughs, swoony feels and tender moments... all fueled by the D! Yeah, you know what I'm talkin' about bahaha! This clever, antic filled romantic comedy is sure to please the masses!!

'All I have ever wanted to was to truly be his Sprinkles.'
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Kerry Fletcher
5.0 out of 5 stars By the end of the book i wanted to clutch the kindle to my chest with happiness. A real feel good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2017
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Gah! What a fab read! By the end of the book i wanted to clutch the kindle to my chest with happiness. A real feel good, make you smile read!

Eastlyn has been in love since the first day she met McCoy Graves. He never gave her any indication that he had feelings for her so she kept it a secret. Well... a well known secret. Her parents knew. Her Brother Keaton, McCoy's best friend knew Her best friend Kami knew. But he never showed her any interest and the day he moved away he broke her heart. She never really got over him. He would always be a part of her life so she tries to keep her stalking to a minimum until one day he's back in town and she didn't know why. Then he becomes her boss.

McCoy stayed away from Eastlyn because she was his best friends little sister. She was his second set of parents daughter. What would they think. Would he lose them? He couldn't risk that. But now enough is enough. He's back to claim her. She's his. Always has been. Now he just needs to claim her. He knows it's not going to be easy. It's time.

I've read every one of this author's books. I love them. One of them is in my top 10 fave books ever. She always writes stories that are going to shatter you in one way or another. They're gonna hit you in the chest like a sledge hammer... now, that being said this was a total change of pace. A totally different style of writing and boy did it shock me! lol Not in a bad way oh no no no no in the best way! It threw me! I spent the better part of this book laughing until i nearly had an accident... i mean you can't help but laugh at a bit of pant sniffing! bahahahaha and well i love me a clumsy heroine it always makes me feel like they're my bestie. I'm sat there laughing my behind off whilst they're there in the book dying of humiliation! lol

Eastlyn will have you in stitches. There are parts of her all us ladies will connect with i mean who hasn't embarrassed themselves in front of their crush at least once! She's so funny she brings a smile to my face just thinking her name.

McCoy... ohhhhh sweet baby jesus is he hot! I cannot blame Eastlyn for going cray cray over him at all. I would too! Yeah he may once or twice been a bit of an a hole... ok maybe more but boy was all forgiven! Sprinkles!!! I need them right now!!! *droooooooollllllllllll I am so taking up Sploshing! Best thing ever!!

I loved how the book was written. Half in Eastlyn, half in McCoy and an end with both. You get both sides still but in a different way and i thought it was great! The plot kept me right there rooting for them both. I was desperate for the best darn HEA you ever read to happen and i was not disappointed.

I'm impatiently now waiting for Keaton and Kami to pull their fingers out of their behind and get it on!

This book gave me lots of laughs and chuckles, it made me smile so big i haven't been able to wipe it off my face all day. Luuurved it!!! Great versatility from this author i can't wait to see what she comes up with next!
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Rachel Seeberger
5.0 out of 5 stars A lol book I just couldn't put down
Reviewed in Australia on September 30, 2017
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***book post*****
Instantly one of my favourite amazon books
Funny as hell
Eastlyn, is each one of us, she's a heroine with a heart of gold and the ability to speak before she thinks... which lands her into all sorts of trouble 🙊
McCoy is the kinda of boy your mumma warned you about but secretly hoped you'd marry! He's arrogant, charming and loves pushing your buttons!
What results is a chemistry off the charts, some of the most awkwardly lol moments and basically A fun, easy and definitely one of the best reads I've indulged in a long time
Five star ⭐️
So do yourself a favour and introduce yourself to Gillian Jones books
She's pretty freakin awesome
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Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome start to the series
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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Love Won, the first book in the Winning At Love series, is my favourite type of book - a really good slow burner romance, with some great humour running through the storyline as well. I love the dual POV's being separated into different sections - first up is " She Said " from Eastlyn's POV, followed by Part 2 " He Said ", from McCoy's POV...........and then we have " They Said "! The flashbacks to the past provide many moments of hilarity.

Poor Eastlyn! To say she has always liked McCoy is a huge understatement - she has admired him from afar and wanted him for years. YEARS!!! They first meet when McKoy is the new kid in 8th grade, and he becomes fast friends with Eastlyn's brother Keaton - making McKoy a permanent and torturous fixture in Eastlyn's life. Eastlyn is hilarious - she is a walking disaster and her clumsiness throughout the story made me LOL many times. And her mum........she's just a little on the crazy side with her cake for every occasion.

The slow burn romance that built throughout this story had me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see when the attraction between Eastlyn and McCoy would finally be too much for them to ignore. It was HOT when they finally sort themselves out - and the side story that was happening at the same time between Keaton ( Eastlyn's brother ) and Kami ( her best friend ).........how long til we get that story?? Can't wait to read that one, it's definitely going to be a hot slow burn romance as well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed it
Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2020
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I liked how this was divided into sections for Eastlyn's point of view, then McCoy's, with both at the end, continuing the story all the way through.
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