Love You So Hard: The Love You So Stories, Book 1
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Love You So Hard: The Love You So Stories, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Craig Elson’s life has hit rock bottom. Even though he’s one of the best strategic planners around, a more confident guy takes credit for his work, and despite being a good-looking man, he suffers insults from the slimiest creep at the bar. Taking care of his beloved mom, who has Alzheimer’s, uses all his funds, leaving him in a plain, depressing car...and a plain, depressing life.

Until he sees gorgeous grad student Jesse Randall and his T-shirt that reads “I Would Bottom You So Hard”. The message seeps into Craig’s soul, and he asks Jesse to teach him to top.

Jesse’s had his eye on the quiet hottie who comes into the coffee shop, and he’s more than eager to perfect his tutoring. He sets out to get Craig a new job, a new apartment, and a new life so far outside plain and depressing that it’s unrecognizable.The problem is, Craig loves his lessons - and his teacher - too much to want to graduate. How can Craig reach the top without losing his sassy bottom?

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  1. Listening Length
    2 hours and 55 minutes
  2. Author
    Tara Lain
  3. Narrator
    Ry Forest / Stephen Kurpis (Vitruvian Sound)
  4. Audible release date
    July 17, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Dreamspinner Press LLC
  7. ASIN
    B07FMCDX34
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 2 hours and 55 minutes
Author Tara Lain
Narrator Ry Forest / Stephen Kurpis (Vitruvian Sound)
Audible.com Release Date July 17, 2018
Publisher Dreamspinner Press LLC
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07FMCDX34
Best Sellers Rank #355,061 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#3,552 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#26,975 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#46,646 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Books)

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Chelle McCloud
5.0 out of 5 stars A cute quick read
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
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I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It was long enough to flesh out a good plot. It had just enough steam but didn't lose sight of the story. The relationship was quick, but when you realized how long they actually liked each other it made sense. Honestly really enjoyed this.
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Bo
4.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet, Lovable Goof
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2018
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This is so off-the-wall that you have to finish it in one gulp so that you don't have to think about how Craig and Jesse click. It's unfortunate that the cover has been changed for the updated Kindle edition, but you can search for the original cover to get a better idea of how goofy this couple could be--and how their love affair brings chuckling tears to your eyes.

Craig is a bit much to believe--a semi-sheltered 32-year-old who has had little luck in most things, especially in his social life which has consisted exclusively in one-night stands in which he is the bottom. Jesse is a 20-year-old semi-genius who tutors a wide variety of subjects and topics, mostly well beyond what you might believe a man of his age would be hip about.

They are coffee shop path seekers with unspoken and unacted-upon lust for each other. Eventually they become a coffee shop semi-hook-up during which Jesse wears a t-shirt that says "I would bottom so hard for you." After Jesse offers to tutor Craig in the ins-and-outs of becoming a top, their world takes off faster than you might expect in a cartoon.

Along the way you will shake your head, but have fun. Abrupt ending, though--it's alright, don't worry. Have fun.
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R Keebler
3.0 out of 5 stars Jessie and Craig
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
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I never found Jesse real which colored my impression of the book. I felt like Craig had invented him and gave him the lines he wanted to hear. Craig on the other hand was a sweet clueless guy trying to better himself

Jesse and Craig were odd characters. Jesse, very outspoken and straightforward. Craig had zero confidence in himself and his life choices.

This was a short book with very little backstory. Unfortunately I think that lack made the book just okay. Their romance didn’t seem very romantic.

It was cute in places and did make me laugh a few times.
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Marcus C
5.0 out of 5 stars Great short story romance
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2023
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Great short romance with lots of steamy scenes, genuine relationship building, character development, love and affection, and a happy ending. Bravo!
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Anij
4.0 out of 5 stars "That was his secret. The guy appeared at home in the world."
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
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Really cute love story that made me smile quite a bit. Jesse was absolutely adorable! Who wouldn't love him? Craig broke my heart he was so hard on himself. I'm so happy he found someone who can make him see everything he has to offer. These two are so perfect for each other.
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DaveHB0909
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
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Jesse and Craig are just THE best! I, yet again, find myself at the end of another of Ms Lain’s books with (happy) tears filling my eyes and a Cheshire Cat grin across my face. Brava Ms Lain, brava!
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Mrs. Readsalot
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but predictable to the extreme; not worth $4
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
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The writing is fine, though pretty ordinary. MC Craig seems wooden and weak; he's rather unlikable. Jesse is the star of this show with his exuberance and confidence. But even so, there were things that bugged me, like the way this character referred to his studies and pursuit of teaching at a college.

When I bought it I didn't realize the book was listed at 85 pages. My bad. This book is certainly not worth $4, and it ends at 81%. Made me lose any happy feeling I might have had.
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C Roberts
4.0 out of 5 stars Quick story with wonderful characters
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2018
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I loved the interaction between the characters. The story was so good I wanted it to last longer but it the perfect length for this story.
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XG
5.0 out of 5 stars A very sweet and endearing story!
Reviewed in Mexico on April 24, 2021
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A heartwarming love story, with wonderful characters an interesting and easy to read plot, a dynamic storyline, sweet hot scenes, and very few angst situations. The amazing start of a new series, as good as expected of every book written by Ms Lain.
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sarah mitcham
5.0 out of 5 stars Extreme makeover- tutor edition.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2021
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Opposites attract MM romance easy to read and a page turner, quirky and fun story as I have come to expect from the author. I giggled to myself throughout the story and think that Craig and Jesse are a perfect match for each other. Ideal read when you need something light hearted and fun.
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