Extreme Risk (Risky Love Duet Book 1)

I absolutely Loved this book I loved Rory and Hindley....... I love how emotional both characters are and how they help with each others insecurities..... I know Kay wants to keep this going but I so want a HEA for these two with kids and I definitely want to see more of Dana and Leif..... I'm almost afraid to read the next book because the emotions in this book were so real and raw it scares me that my kindle will bounce off the wall if these two start stressing me out!!!!

Kay Manis you did a Fantastic job and these characters felt so real and my Heart aches for them and their insecurities!!!!

Thank you for a Great read and hopefully I will gather enough courage to read the next book.....:)

Do I recommend this book to others "Yes" I would in fact I recommended it to my Oldest daughter!!!! :)

Since you probably already read the synopsis, I'll just tell you my thoughts in this book, which I was given an ARC for in exchange for an honest review.
This debut novel was surprisingly witty and had great dialogue, very different from other books. Rory is very alpha, and his personality is well defined through his sayings, inner thoughts and quirks. Very possesive,illiterate, insecure, funny, genuine, sexy, and at times vulnerable. Rory is so endearing, at times you want to hug him and smack the snot out of him at at the same time. Hindley is driven, smart and classy. She respects herself and her job. Her constant debate towards her attraction to Rory is hilarious and kind of sweet. She discovers a lot of herself through her sexual encounters with Rory, which is something that stood out to me. Kay Manis also managed to capture the world of X-games/skateboarding beautifully as well (yep, I'm an X-games fan)
It follows the usual structure of the young-adult genre, especially with the male lead being a player with past issues and a hard-working , strong woman as a female lead. Sounds familiar? This made it a 4 star for me.

Hindley Hagen is a successful attorney. Staying one step a head of the game. She never expected for Skater Boy to capture her heart and risking her protected heart and secrets.
Rory Gregor is a pro skater making a come back after he lost his sponsors. Determined to leave his past behind him and making a comeback the last thing her expected was Drunk Girl to come into his life.
Rory and Hindley are both broken souls. They are hunted by their past demons. Can they over come their Demons and have an epic love or will their past and secrets pull them further part?
Kay Manis did a wonderful job at writing Skater Boy. I can't wait to read more from her.

Read from December 27, 2013 to January 02, 2014

The book itself was pretty well written, kept you entranced. I would recommend this book to others.
Hindley is very self conscious and unsure of her self worth. But she is beautiful, quiet and practically a doormat.
Her BFF, Dana is outspoken and I love her!!!
Rory, uneducated pro-skater. Also unaware of his self worth, but a extreme hot head.
Throughout the book, Hindley and Rory try to stay away from each other, but they are just so attracted to one another. I liked this and how it played out - for the most part. I got tired of all the hot and heavy then cold pushing away. I mean, I get it, I understand why I guess it was the how it was not the why of it.
I also believe that Rory apologized way way to much, Hindley has some serious emotional issues and gets upset over way too much. But then again Rory is a hothead.
But Overall very good book
A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review

A to die for read! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Meeting Hindley and Rory was wonderful. There is real depth of character and dimension that makes them seem like my new best friends.
Hindley fights to pay her way through law school, keeping men at bay to keep her past secret. Then her boss decides to expand into sports and she is pivotal to the department. It's fun to watch her struggle to mesh work nad personal without getting fired.
Rory is a ladies' man, takes what he needs and moves on without forming attachments, it's easier that way after all. Until he decides to play knight in shining ...cab? His careful planning didn't save him from Hindley, but at this point does he want it to.
I would suggest this read to anyone that enjoys romance. And make sure you buy both books because you will want the rest of the story. I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

Fantastic! Absolutely amazing! I laughed - yes out loud, I bit my bottom lip trying to hold back some tears and just could not put it down. Hindley is an attorney who put herself through law school due to her family having some serious financial issues. Rory is a recovering "Bad Boy" skater who is trying to make his come back to the skateboarding world. Both Hindley and Rory have so many deep secrets that whatever this chemistry between the two of them is...I spend the entire book waiting to see if they can finally get through the drama to each other! I loved the series! It felt more like a real life story versus some of the others that I read...So 5 stars for sure!!!

Skater boy is romantic, funny, Sexual, and Heartbreaking. I love both main characters stories. The both have their problems and they feel unworthy of each other. Rory is one hell of sexy man, cocky but romantic. Hindley is so down to earth and humble. I recommend this book to everyone. This book will leavie you satisfied as it has everything from romance, to serious personal topics, to funny quotes, to talks about Xtreme sports (which I love by the way). Make sure to read My Skater boy, This books deserves 5 stars.

I really enjoyed the different POVs during the hole story and the romance was just as good. Left me blushing and hott. Lol this is one story that I felt I had a hard time putting it down. The hole thing was just great. It really showed how 2 opposites can actually be a match made in heaven. Each characters journey was really special in it's own way and I really liked that. Some things were left out that I feel could have been in here but only book 2 will tell me if they made it or not.

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Skater Boy by Kay Manis is a fun, romantic read. Hindley and Rory each have some issues from their past that keep them from being the confident characters that they pretend to be. I has been such fun watching each of them grow into this trusting relationship, even though neither believe it will last. This story is masterfully written and just a joy to read. This is my first Kay Manis novel, but it will not be my last.

A fun, emotional and romantic story that's virtually impossible to put down once you get started. A definite must read for any fans of the genre!

Hindley is a different kind of girl. I don't know all that much about her from this story, except she's independent, smart, and beautiful and has secrets. She's just started her career in law and is determined to make it work. It becomes a bit difficult for her once she meets Rory and falls for him pretty much instantly!

I feel in love with Rory pretty quickly myself. This guy is perfectly imperfect. He's a talented skater and is trying to move forward in his life. A player and a man with many secrets and self-doubts is about to get an eye opener. What a glorious eye opener it is!

A great start to a new series that's sure to have the reader looking for more! My only negative about it is we don't get much information in Hindley. I hope that changes in book 2 because I'd really like to know what REALLY makes her...Hindley :)

Holy Hotness! Rory is out of this world!!

As soon as I started reading this book, I was blown away by his sexiness! Hindley and Rory have this amazing chemistry that cannot be denied between either of them.

Rory and Hindley have both been through so much and I love how protective he is over her. Even though they both have their issues, they are what each other needs to balance out the other.

This book was so wonderful!!!! It was an original idea and not like anything else that I have read! I really loved these characters and some of the issues the authors addressed in this story. I had a ton of fun reading it and will come back to it over and over again!!!!

This book pulled me in from just the description. I love Rory and Hindley, I rooted for them from the beginning :) I love her best friend Dana, I want a best friend just like her. I'm taking applications by the way! I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a great story with sexy skater boys. I always knew skater boys were hot, but not this hot!

I loved this book! I've been reading romance novels my whole life and the story of Rory and Hindley is one of the best because you can easily picture each and every moment as you're reading. A great love story will make you laugh, cry, and make you want to highlight lines to use in your own relationship. This books does all three and that's because these are real people that you can relate to and by the end you can't wait to see what happens with them.