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I loved Larson and Troy in Black Balled. I laughed out loud. Then re-read parts out loud to whoever was within shouting distance. Then I gifted the book - saying ignore the noise - this is some bone shaking funny stuff to read. And then to hear from a trusted book friend there would be more Troy and Larson? The heavens opened and angels sang (or at least at my house they did).

First, you need to read Black Balled. In all seriousness, Ms LeNoir and Smith so carefully fold you into the story you can almost read this story as a standalone. But as a public service, DONT DO IT. You need to really understand how they got from there to here. And here is so much more. Andrea Smith and Eva LeNoir give us that 'more' all readers want when they find flawed yet entirely lovable characters from a previous story. You want to see growth and vulnerability laid out as the reader goes on their "what happens after the HEA" journey. Although ridiculously funny at times, as the reader you love to see these two feel insecure about things that are real. Make decisions that impact the course of their lives as individuals and partners.

With all our bickering and ego battles, there is one thing we are always good at, no matter the circumstances, and that's loving each other. We may not be conventional in the way we show it, but we both feel it with every fiber of our being.

Both have egos larger than Manhattan and in all sense of things right and true should not be together, but their relationship just works. And that book friends is what every true romance reader wants their story to give them and these two authors do not disappoint.

Is it really over? I mean I read "The End" but there is so much more story to be had. I can see it. So, if the question: Shall I be bugging the sh*t out of the authors for more? It is a definitive yes. I mean the ending - Troy and Larson have so so much more mileage to go. Once you finish you'll see it.

Now for the part I don't like: Yep, I checked for 'noise' again. Do yourself a favor, look at the dates, and weigh the reviews on someone who actually has a verified purchase after the release date. Or maybe someone like me who likes books you like and gives an honest review of a book they actually read.

Read Black Balled, Read Guns Blazing then Read Hard Edit. They are funny, interesting characters with highly entertaining stories to love. 5+ out of 5 stars.