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papasteve
Love Machine is a fabulous friend to lovers romance. The characters are great and very easy to relate to. I really enjoyed the unique storyline and that it kept the same Kendall Ryan type writing style. This book made me laugh out loud, squirm in my seat and shed a few tears for them. This book is a complete standalone so five right in and enjoy!
Keaton and Slate have been best friends for over 10 years and never want that to change. After a long night of drinking and feeling sorry for herself she asks Slate for help in learning more between the sheets. He agrees but with the stipulation that nothing changes regarding their friendship. They both agree until feelings they didn’t want emerge and now they face losing everything.
This review makes it sound cut and dry but the antics that surround these two are hilarious and yet devastating. I definitely recommend that this book get put at the top of your must read list!
Keaton and Slate have been best friends for over 10 years and never want that to change. After a long night of drinking and feeling sorry for herself she asks Slate for help in learning more between the sheets. He agrees but with the stipulation that nothing changes regarding their friendship. They both agree until feelings they didn’t want emerge and now they face losing everything.
This review makes it sound cut and dry but the antics that surround these two are hilarious and yet devastating. I definitely recommend that this book get put at the top of your must read list!
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
mandy lee
Gah! There is something about Kendall Ryan's stories that hit the spot. They are always sexy and swoony with the emotional punch that I always need. I loved Love Machine and thought it was a fun and sexy take on the best friend/romance tutor type trope. Slate and Keaton were OMG hot and fiery! I could not get enough.
I absolutely loved this couple. They were obviously attracted to each other but I feel like the author nailed their emotional connection as well. I felt their feelings for one another from beginning to end. Ranging from the initial butterflies they both got to the pit in their stomachs when they realized lines got crossed and feelings developed. They were genuine, funny, honest and so smoking hot! Their chemistry was pure fireworks and I loved every minute of it!
All in all, this was another fantastic read from this author and I look forward to Flirting With Forever next!! Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula
I absolutely loved this couple. They were obviously attracted to each other but I feel like the author nailed their emotional connection as well. I felt their feelings for one another from beginning to end. Ranging from the initial butterflies they both got to the pit in their stomachs when they realized lines got crossed and feelings developed. They were genuine, funny, honest and so smoking hot! Their chemistry was pure fireworks and I loved every minute of it!
All in all, this was another fantastic read from this author and I look forward to Flirting With Forever next!! Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula
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★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
lauren roy
This was such a cute book about best friends turned into lovers story. Keaton and Slate's story all started when they met back in their college days and has hit it off since then. They are closer than close and are always there for one another even when an unconventional and embarrassing favor comes up that Slate (although hesitant at first) was down to do for his bestie. A chance to teach seduction and sex? Why have someone else do the dirty work when he is more than capable. Who better to learn from other than the one that knows you.
"Love is friendship, but it is friendship with fire in its belly."
The ride was filled with swoony, LOL, and awkward and sweet moments between two people who are opposites: the popular and the nerdy who are growing to be more than just friends. A heartwarming read that had my stomach in knots and feeling giddy throughout the story.
"Love is friendship, but it is friendship with fire in its belly."
The ride was filled with swoony, LOL, and awkward and sweet moments between two people who are opposites: the popular and the nerdy who are growing to be more than just friends. A heartwarming read that had my stomach in knots and feeling giddy throughout the story.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
joe miller
One thing you can count on when reading Kendall Ryan is a great friends to lovers story.
I loved reading Slate and Keaton. Their friendship is comfortable that in the beginning, if you didn't know better, you might forget that Slate is a man. A very sexy man. The trust that they have and love (platonic) love that they have for one another is enough to make you bring out the wine and start sharing all of your secrets. It couldn't possibly get any better, right?
This story and me swooning all over the place. I loved Keaton's character. She's smart and quirky, and I found her tons of fun. Slate is such a guys guy. He doesn't want the proverbial "more" and never looked at Keaton as a way to fill that role. Until he did.
This story was fun and oh so charming. It had me smiling and laughing and even made me blush a time or two. I can't wait to see what's next.
I loved reading Slate and Keaton. Their friendship is comfortable that in the beginning, if you didn't know better, you might forget that Slate is a man. A very sexy man. The trust that they have and love (platonic) love that they have for one another is enough to make you bring out the wine and start sharing all of your secrets. It couldn't possibly get any better, right?
This story and me swooning all over the place. I loved Keaton's character. She's smart and quirky, and I found her tons of fun. Slate is such a guys guy. He doesn't want the proverbial "more" and never looked at Keaton as a way to fill that role. Until he did.
This story was fun and oh so charming. It had me smiling and laughing and even made me blush a time or two. I can't wait to see what's next.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
fonthip maspithak
This released on my birthday.. And oh boy, what a birthday present! Kendall Ryan is a national treasure, the contemporary romance genre would not be the same without her hot additions. There hasn't been a Kendall Ryan book that I haven't loved every second of, and Love Machine is no different. This is one of those perfect summer reads - something you could take to the beach, or read poolside. Friends to lovers is a well known trope, but Kendall Ryan does it best with this story - Keaton and Slate are something special.
And the feels! Oh, the feels. I'm having a great time reading, and then KR hits me with a punch to the gut with all the emotions. I got so sucked into this that I didn't realize I was sniffling until a coworker asked me if I was okay. No, I'm not okay! My heart hurts! But this was just what I needed, an awesome read that had me hooked from beginning to end.
And the feels! Oh, the feels. I'm having a great time reading, and then KR hits me with a punch to the gut with all the emotions. I got so sucked into this that I didn't realize I was sniffling until a coworker asked me if I was okay. No, I'm not okay! My heart hurts! But this was just what I needed, an awesome read that had me hooked from beginning to end.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
amy mrs v velasco
I have mixed feelings for this book, but they are mostly positive, hence the four stars. A couple of hours after I finished the book I realised that the romance wasn't as strong as I thought. I mean Keaton was encouraging Slate to sleep with another woman for quite some time, even after they finally slept together. I didn't get the impression that what Keaton felt for Slate was anything other than platonic love. I think she is the reason I have all of these mixed feelings. Slate was the usual manwhore, but at least he didn't truly to blame it on anyone else and I was happy that for once someone like him admited that he just wanted to sleep with someone every couple of days. He kind of balanced out the bad Keaton brought in the game. It wasn't bad even if I didn't like the heroine. I read the book in one sitting and I was happy with it, until I started over thinking.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
lauren m
Kendall does some tropes really well, and one of them is friends to lovers. This latest one from her proves that. Love Machine was a nice quick sexy and sweet read.
Keaton and Slate cross the line when she wants him to help her get better at sex. Slate jumps at the chance and sexy times ensue.
Slate made this book for me. I loved his POVs, he showed me so much more than she did. It was hard for me to feel the chemistry between them and Keaton was the main reason for that issue. I just never felt it from her. I kinda wanted a little more angst from their struggle to transition from friends to more.
Everything else was on point with this latest release from Kendall. I loved Slate and I hope you take the time to meet him. Kendall's books are great for a nice afternoon read when you want a quick book to read.
Keaton and Slate cross the line when she wants him to help her get better at sex. Slate jumps at the chance and sexy times ensue.
Slate made this book for me. I loved his POVs, he showed me so much more than she did. It was hard for me to feel the chemistry between them and Keaton was the main reason for that issue. I just never felt it from her. I kinda wanted a little more angst from their struggle to transition from friends to more.
Everything else was on point with this latest release from Kendall. I loved Slate and I hope you take the time to meet him. Kendall's books are great for a nice afternoon read when you want a quick book to read.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
hanny retno
Friends with benefits. Nothing can go wrong right?
Says no one ever.
This is not going to go well for Slate and Keaton who have decided to enter in a friends with benefits relationship. Keaton is trying to figure out what she is doing ‘wrong’ in the bedroom and of course Slate is not going to turn down the opportunity to help her. What he doesn’t count on is that he will actually start to get feelings for her and see her as more than a friend.
The story is very predictable but it is a story about two friends who decide that they want to be more than that. Though this kind of story has been time and time again, I was hoping that Ryan would do something a little different with this one. Unfortunately it didn’t happen, but ti was still a fun quick read that you could probably finish in 1-2 sittings.
Says no one ever.
This is not going to go well for Slate and Keaton who have decided to enter in a friends with benefits relationship. Keaton is trying to figure out what she is doing ‘wrong’ in the bedroom and of course Slate is not going to turn down the opportunity to help her. What he doesn’t count on is that he will actually start to get feelings for her and see her as more than a friend.
The story is very predictable but it is a story about two friends who decide that they want to be more than that. Though this kind of story has been time and time again, I was hoping that Ryan would do something a little different with this one. Unfortunately it didn’t happen, but ti was still a fun quick read that you could probably finish in 1-2 sittings.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
bill pitcher
I love a good friends to lovers romance, in fact, they are my favorite. Kendall Ryan just topped my list of friends to lovers with one of the BEST stories I’ve read!
Keaton is looking for love in all the wrong places and thinks she needs help in the bedroom. Enter Slate, her best friend and the man for the job. Of course, there are rules the two of them put in place...but rules are meant to be broken, aren’t they?
Keaton and Slate had me completely involved in this story for the moment I opened the book! There was sweet, sexy and intense moments with chemistry that could just melt your panties right off ;) I adored everything about this story and it is one that I will go back and read again!
Love Machine is a fantastic read which will hold you captive from beginning to end!
Keaton is looking for love in all the wrong places and thinks she needs help in the bedroom. Enter Slate, her best friend and the man for the job. Of course, there are rules the two of them put in place...but rules are meant to be broken, aren’t they?
Keaton and Slate had me completely involved in this story for the moment I opened the book! There was sweet, sexy and intense moments with chemistry that could just melt your panties right off ;) I adored everything about this story and it is one that I will go back and read again!
Love Machine is a fantastic read which will hold you captive from beginning to end!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
hunter cohen
This book about best friends was such an easy wonderful read that I must admit tugged at my heart so very much.
Best friends for ten years, Keaton and Slate have such a beautiful friendship!The banter was hilarious, especially when getting together with Karina and Gabby! The innuendo’s, the flirtatious moments and the whole premise of this story captured me!
I think what I came to realize is that a truly great friendship is hard to come by and if you have that hold onto it tight!
When Keaton asks Slate to be her “love coach”, needless to say what happens once they begin this journey is eye opening as well as incredibly steamy!
Can a true bond between friends stay the same or will feelings get in the way!!
I laughed, I cried, I swooned and sighed....
This book was truly beautiful!
Best friends for ten years, Keaton and Slate have such a beautiful friendship!The banter was hilarious, especially when getting together with Karina and Gabby! The innuendo’s, the flirtatious moments and the whole premise of this story captured me!
I think what I came to realize is that a truly great friendship is hard to come by and if you have that hold onto it tight!
When Keaton asks Slate to be her “love coach”, needless to say what happens once they begin this journey is eye opening as well as incredibly steamy!
Can a true bond between friends stay the same or will feelings get in the way!!
I laughed, I cried, I swooned and sighed....
This book was truly beautiful!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
wingnut
HOLY SWOONS friend-to-lover romance. Keaton is nerdy, quirky, innocent and not at all acquaintance with the men world… mainly their manhood Slate is Keaton’s best friend and when he found Keaton is looking to experiment with her sexuality he volunteered to be her wingman. Turned out he did not want to help her find a man to experiment with … instead he volunteered as tribute But sex changes relationship … what happened when they crossed their best friends line? Everything is more complicated, messy, but so romantic!!!
I can ALWAYS count on Kendall Ryan to lift my mood with one of her adorable lighthearted romance. Totally devoured this book on my beach vacation. Love Machine is fun, flirty, sexy, heartwarming, charming characters, and the chemistry is amazing. I was thoroughly entertained!!!
I can ALWAYS count on Kendall Ryan to lift my mood with one of her adorable lighthearted romance. Totally devoured this book on my beach vacation. Love Machine is fun, flirty, sexy, heartwarming, charming characters, and the chemistry is amazing. I was thoroughly entertained!!!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
krista ling
One critical word about Love Machine....HILARIOUS!!!!!! It's been a while since I've read a laugh out loud romantic comedy like this and I absolutely loved every minute of Love Machine.
Keaton is the nerdiest and most awkward character I've ever read. I really adored her. Her personality is quirky, sweet, kind and generous. And her sense of humor is quite contagious. Slate is her charming, sexy as hell best friend who also has a great sense of humor. They are loveable characters who are so good together and very easy to fall in love with. Their character and relationship development is well written and entertaining. And the sexy times between Slate and Keaton are so steamy and HOT!!
What I loved the most about Love Machine is that it's not your typical friends to lovers story. The romantic gestures and spontaneity were unique and stood out to me. Their relationship also had a perfect combination of funny, naughty and saucy banter. I highly recommend this hysterical and sexy book.
Keaton is the nerdiest and most awkward character I've ever read. I really adored her. Her personality is quirky, sweet, kind and generous. And her sense of humor is quite contagious. Slate is her charming, sexy as hell best friend who also has a great sense of humor. They are loveable characters who are so good together and very easy to fall in love with. Their character and relationship development is well written and entertaining. And the sexy times between Slate and Keaton are so steamy and HOT!!
What I loved the most about Love Machine is that it's not your typical friends to lovers story. The romantic gestures and spontaneity were unique and stood out to me. Their relationship also had a perfect combination of funny, naughty and saucy banter. I highly recommend this hysterical and sexy book.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
casia courtier
This is one of the cutest, sweetest, funniest best friends to lovers book I have read. I love the chemistry that Slate and Keaton.
Keaton is a woman who has put her life on hold to climb the corporate ladder and become the success she is in her field. She is a computer nerd to the core and I loved every second of it. One bad bachelorette party experience and she decides to make some changes. Starting with her sex life. This is where Slate comes in, he is to be her wingman. Pay back for all the times she has been his wing woman.
Slate is happy being single. He has his job, his best friends and living in the city, there is never s shortage of woman to help fulfill his needs. I loved Slate and I really enjoyed his POVs. I loved watching how his view on things starts to change and seeing Keaton through his eyes.
These two were sweet, lovable and the perfect match. I hope we get to see more of them in other books so that we can keep up with their lives.
Keaton is a woman who has put her life on hold to climb the corporate ladder and become the success she is in her field. She is a computer nerd to the core and I loved every second of it. One bad bachelorette party experience and she decides to make some changes. Starting with her sex life. This is where Slate comes in, he is to be her wingman. Pay back for all the times she has been his wing woman.
Slate is happy being single. He has his job, his best friends and living in the city, there is never s shortage of woman to help fulfill his needs. I loved Slate and I really enjoyed his POVs. I loved watching how his view on things starts to change and seeing Keaton through his eyes.
These two were sweet, lovable and the perfect match. I hope we get to see more of them in other books so that we can keep up with their lives.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
gita ventyana
Slate and Keaton are absolutely working for everybody including me! Finding out innate truths about yourself is never easier and when Keaton realizes she is woefully incompetent at sex she realizes she needs a some serious practice to help make her perfect. Blurting out her new revelation to Slate aka Don Juan and asking him for lessons may not have been the best decision to make while emotional and tipsy, but she’s been his wingwoman often enough for him return the favor. Slate has never, repeat never, seen Keaton as anything more than his best friend. Don’t get him wrong he knows she gorgeous, funny, smart and a whole host of other desirable traits, but just she’s Keaton. When she makes her proposal for a Sexual Yoda he knows he cannot let her go out in to the real to find what she’s looking for so that leaves him to be her guide. Catching feels was never part of the plan especially when it could mean losing their friendship, but sometimes the heart overrides the head.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
mithil
Love Machine is a fabulous friend to lovers romance. The characters are great and very easy to relate to. I really enjoyed the unique storyline and that it kept the same Kendall Ryan type writing style. This book made me laugh out loud, squirm in my seat and shed a few tears for them. This book is a complete standalone so five right in and enjoy!
Keaton and Slate have been best friends for over 10 years and never want that to change. After a long night of drinking and feeling sorry for herself she asks Slate for help in learning more between the sheets. He agrees but with the stipulation that nothing changes regarding their friendship. They both agree until feelings they didn’t want emerge and now they face losing everything.
This review makes it sound cut and dry but the antics that surround these two are hilarious and yet devastating. I definitely recommend that this book get put at the top of your must read list!
Keaton and Slate have been best friends for over 10 years and never want that to change. After a long night of drinking and feeling sorry for herself she asks Slate for help in learning more between the sheets. He agrees but with the stipulation that nothing changes regarding their friendship. They both agree until feelings they didn’t want emerge and now they face losing everything.
This review makes it sound cut and dry but the antics that surround these two are hilarious and yet devastating. I definitely recommend that this book get put at the top of your must read list!
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
jennifer m
Gah! There is something about Kendall Ryan's stories that hit the spot. They are always sexy and swoony with the emotional punch that I always need. I loved Love Machine and thought it was a fun and sexy take on the best friend/romance tutor type trope. Slate and Keaton were OMG hot and fiery! I could not get enough.
I absolutely loved this couple. They were obviously attracted to each other but I feel like the author nailed their emotional connection as well. I felt their feelings for one another from beginning to end. Ranging from the initial butterflies they both got to the pit in their stomachs when they realized lines got crossed and feelings developed. They were genuine, funny, honest and so smoking hot! Their chemistry was pure fireworks and I loved every minute of it!
All in all, this was another fantastic read from this author and I look forward to Flirting With Forever next!! Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula
I absolutely loved this couple. They were obviously attracted to each other but I feel like the author nailed their emotional connection as well. I felt their feelings for one another from beginning to end. Ranging from the initial butterflies they both got to the pit in their stomachs when they realized lines got crossed and feelings developed. They were genuine, funny, honest and so smoking hot! Their chemistry was pure fireworks and I loved every minute of it!
All in all, this was another fantastic read from this author and I look forward to Flirting With Forever next!! Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
landon
This was such a cute book about best friends turned into lovers story. Keaton and Slate's story all started when they met back in their college days and has hit it off since then. They are closer than close and are always there for one another even when an unconventional and embarrassing favor comes up that Slate (although hesitant at first) was down to do for his bestie. A chance to teach seduction and sex? Why have someone else do the dirty work when he is more than capable. Who better to learn from other than the one that knows you.
"Love is friendship, but it is friendship with fire in its belly."
The ride was filled with swoony, LOL, and awkward and sweet moments between two people who are opposites: the popular and the nerdy who are growing to be more than just friends. A heartwarming read that had my stomach in knots and feeling giddy throughout the story.
"Love is friendship, but it is friendship with fire in its belly."
The ride was filled with swoony, LOL, and awkward and sweet moments between two people who are opposites: the popular and the nerdy who are growing to be more than just friends. A heartwarming read that had my stomach in knots and feeling giddy throughout the story.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
emily troutman
One thing you can count on when reading Kendall Ryan is a great friends to lovers story.
I loved reading Slate and Keaton. Their friendship is comfortable that in the beginning, if you didn't know better, you might forget that Slate is a man. A very sexy man. The trust that they have and love (platonic) love that they have for one another is enough to make you bring out the wine and start sharing all of your secrets. It couldn't possibly get any better, right?
This story and me swooning all over the place. I loved Keaton's character. She's smart and quirky, and I found her tons of fun. Slate is such a guys guy. He doesn't want the proverbial "more" and never looked at Keaton as a way to fill that role. Until he did.
This story was fun and oh so charming. It had me smiling and laughing and even made me blush a time or two. I can't wait to see what's next.
I loved reading Slate and Keaton. Their friendship is comfortable that in the beginning, if you didn't know better, you might forget that Slate is a man. A very sexy man. The trust that they have and love (platonic) love that they have for one another is enough to make you bring out the wine and start sharing all of your secrets. It couldn't possibly get any better, right?
This story and me swooning all over the place. I loved Keaton's character. She's smart and quirky, and I found her tons of fun. Slate is such a guys guy. He doesn't want the proverbial "more" and never looked at Keaton as a way to fill that role. Until he did.
This story was fun and oh so charming. It had me smiling and laughing and even made me blush a time or two. I can't wait to see what's next.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
valeriu
This released on my birthday.. And oh boy, what a birthday present! Kendall Ryan is a national treasure, the contemporary romance genre would not be the same without her hot additions. There hasn't been a Kendall Ryan book that I haven't loved every second of, and Love Machine is no different. This is one of those perfect summer reads - something you could take to the beach, or read poolside. Friends to lovers is a well known trope, but Kendall Ryan does it best with this story - Keaton and Slate are something special.
And the feels! Oh, the feels. I'm having a great time reading, and then KR hits me with a punch to the gut with all the emotions. I got so sucked into this that I didn't realize I was sniffling until a coworker asked me if I was okay. No, I'm not okay! My heart hurts! But this was just what I needed, an awesome read that had me hooked from beginning to end.
And the feels! Oh, the feels. I'm having a great time reading, and then KR hits me with a punch to the gut with all the emotions. I got so sucked into this that I didn't realize I was sniffling until a coworker asked me if I was okay. No, I'm not okay! My heart hurts! But this was just what I needed, an awesome read that had me hooked from beginning to end.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
al huntley
I have mixed feelings for this book, but they are mostly positive, hence the four stars. A couple of hours after I finished the book I realised that the romance wasn't as strong as I thought. I mean Keaton was encouraging Slate to sleep with another woman for quite some time, even after they finally slept together. I didn't get the impression that what Keaton felt for Slate was anything other than platonic love. I think she is the reason I have all of these mixed feelings. Slate was the usual manwhore, but at least he didn't truly to blame it on anyone else and I was happy that for once someone like him admited that he just wanted to sleep with someone every couple of days. He kind of balanced out the bad Keaton brought in the game. It wasn't bad even if I didn't like the heroine. I read the book in one sitting and I was happy with it, until I started over thinking.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
debbie sladek
Kendall does some tropes really well, and one of them is friends to lovers. This latest one from her proves that. Love Machine was a nice quick sexy and sweet read.
Keaton and Slate cross the line when she wants him to help her get better at sex. Slate jumps at the chance and sexy times ensue.
Slate made this book for me. I loved his POVs, he showed me so much more than she did. It was hard for me to feel the chemistry between them and Keaton was the main reason for that issue. I just never felt it from her. I kinda wanted a little more angst from their struggle to transition from friends to more.
Everything else was on point with this latest release from Kendall. I loved Slate and I hope you take the time to meet him. Kendall's books are great for a nice afternoon read when you want a quick book to read.
Keaton and Slate cross the line when she wants him to help her get better at sex. Slate jumps at the chance and sexy times ensue.
Slate made this book for me. I loved his POVs, he showed me so much more than she did. It was hard for me to feel the chemistry between them and Keaton was the main reason for that issue. I just never felt it from her. I kinda wanted a little more angst from their struggle to transition from friends to more.
Everything else was on point with this latest release from Kendall. I loved Slate and I hope you take the time to meet him. Kendall's books are great for a nice afternoon read when you want a quick book to read.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
stephanie whittaker
Friends with benefits. Nothing can go wrong right?
Says no one ever.
This is not going to go well for Slate and Keaton who have decided to enter in a friends with benefits relationship. Keaton is trying to figure out what she is doing ‘wrong’ in the bedroom and of course Slate is not going to turn down the opportunity to help her. What he doesn’t count on is that he will actually start to get feelings for her and see her as more than a friend.
The story is very predictable but it is a story about two friends who decide that they want to be more than that. Though this kind of story has been time and time again, I was hoping that Ryan would do something a little different with this one. Unfortunately it didn’t happen, but ti was still a fun quick read that you could probably finish in 1-2 sittings.
Says no one ever.
This is not going to go well for Slate and Keaton who have decided to enter in a friends with benefits relationship. Keaton is trying to figure out what she is doing ‘wrong’ in the bedroom and of course Slate is not going to turn down the opportunity to help her. What he doesn’t count on is that he will actually start to get feelings for her and see her as more than a friend.
The story is very predictable but it is a story about two friends who decide that they want to be more than that. Though this kind of story has been time and time again, I was hoping that Ryan would do something a little different with this one. Unfortunately it didn’t happen, but ti was still a fun quick read that you could probably finish in 1-2 sittings.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
sonesh
I love a good friends to lovers romance, in fact, they are my favorite. Kendall Ryan just topped my list of friends to lovers with one of the BEST stories I’ve read!
Keaton is looking for love in all the wrong places and thinks she needs help in the bedroom. Enter Slate, her best friend and the man for the job. Of course, there are rules the two of them put in place...but rules are meant to be broken, aren’t they?
Keaton and Slate had me completely involved in this story for the moment I opened the book! There was sweet, sexy and intense moments with chemistry that could just melt your panties right off ;) I adored everything about this story and it is one that I will go back and read again!
Love Machine is a fantastic read which will hold you captive from beginning to end!
Keaton is looking for love in all the wrong places and thinks she needs help in the bedroom. Enter Slate, her best friend and the man for the job. Of course, there are rules the two of them put in place...but rules are meant to be broken, aren’t they?
Keaton and Slate had me completely involved in this story for the moment I opened the book! There was sweet, sexy and intense moments with chemistry that could just melt your panties right off ;) I adored everything about this story and it is one that I will go back and read again!
Love Machine is a fantastic read which will hold you captive from beginning to end!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
julia grant
This book about best friends was such an easy wonderful read that I must admit tugged at my heart so very much.
Best friends for ten years, Keaton and Slate have such a beautiful friendship!The banter was hilarious, especially when getting together with Karina and Gabby! The innuendo’s, the flirtatious moments and the whole premise of this story captured me!
I think what I came to realize is that a truly great friendship is hard to come by and if you have that hold onto it tight!
When Keaton asks Slate to be her “love coach”, needless to say what happens once they begin this journey is eye opening as well as incredibly steamy!
Can a true bond between friends stay the same or will feelings get in the way!!
I laughed, I cried, I swooned and sighed....
This book was truly beautiful!
Best friends for ten years, Keaton and Slate have such a beautiful friendship!The banter was hilarious, especially when getting together with Karina and Gabby! The innuendo’s, the flirtatious moments and the whole premise of this story captured me!
I think what I came to realize is that a truly great friendship is hard to come by and if you have that hold onto it tight!
When Keaton asks Slate to be her “love coach”, needless to say what happens once they begin this journey is eye opening as well as incredibly steamy!
Can a true bond between friends stay the same or will feelings get in the way!!
I laughed, I cried, I swooned and sighed....
This book was truly beautiful!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
ajinkya kolhe
HOLY SWOONS friend-to-lover romance. Keaton is nerdy, quirky, innocent and not at all acquaintance with the men world… mainly their manhood Slate is Keaton’s best friend and when he found Keaton is looking to experiment with her sexuality he volunteered to be her wingman. Turned out he did not want to help her find a man to experiment with … instead he volunteered as tribute But sex changes relationship … what happened when they crossed their best friends line? Everything is more complicated, messy, but so romantic!!!
I can ALWAYS count on Kendall Ryan to lift my mood with one of her adorable lighthearted romance. Totally devoured this book on my beach vacation. Love Machine is fun, flirty, sexy, heartwarming, charming characters, and the chemistry is amazing. I was thoroughly entertained!!!
I can ALWAYS count on Kendall Ryan to lift my mood with one of her adorable lighthearted romance. Totally devoured this book on my beach vacation. Love Machine is fun, flirty, sexy, heartwarming, charming characters, and the chemistry is amazing. I was thoroughly entertained!!!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
tracey
OH MY HEAVENS! This was my absolute favorite Kendall Ryan book, yet! And that says a lot because, honestly, I love her writing. Keaton and Slate were so easy to get lost in their journey. They're lovable, fun friends who decide to help each other out. Sure, it's not your traditional way of helping your friends out, but they respect each other. Let me just tell you, this book had ALL. THE. FEELS. I was completely wrapped up in them. I wanted to frolic and stay in the feels here. Slate is such a swoony book boyfriend and I LOVED seeing the things he did for Keaton. And I enjoyed her quirkiness and the matter-of-fact way she sees the world. They are each other's yin and yang. I didn't want this book to ever end! Please do yourselves a favor and be sure not to miss this book! I can't recommend it enough!
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
sonya edwards
Love Machine was a very sweet, sexy and quick read.
And my review will be just as quick and sweet. Keaton and Slate have been friends for years and neither looked at the other as more than a friend. Even when Keaton asks Slate to help her in her "sexplorations" neither bat an eye at the thought of this messing up their friendship or things becoming awkward.
Keaton and Slate easily fall in love with one another without realizing it til they are both shocked at their revelations. Their banter and interactions is so natural, it's no wonder neither could see what was so easily in their faces the whole time.
If you are looking for an easy and fast read - this one is definitely the right choice.
And my review will be just as quick and sweet. Keaton and Slate have been friends for years and neither looked at the other as more than a friend. Even when Keaton asks Slate to help her in her "sexplorations" neither bat an eye at the thought of this messing up their friendship or things becoming awkward.
Keaton and Slate easily fall in love with one another without realizing it til they are both shocked at their revelations. Their banter and interactions is so natural, it's no wonder neither could see what was so easily in their faces the whole time.
If you are looking for an easy and fast read - this one is definitely the right choice.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
catherine george
Kendall Ryan has knocked another one of the park. No one does RomCom quite like Kendall.
Keaton is beautiful, smart, funny, deep, caring, has a successful career and is a great friend. She really is a great person all around, but when it comes to sex she has no self-confidence at all. Slate is gorgeous, sexy, funny, they kind of guy you just want to be around. Slate and Keaton have been best friends for years. A bachelorette party gone wrong, leaves Keaton feeling humiliated and wanting to be a little more sexually experienced. One to many drinks and Keaton is asking Slate to teach her. Can they successfully be lovers and friends? Can a crossed line be uncrossed? Can their friendship stay in tact thru all of this?
Keaton is beautiful, smart, funny, deep, caring, has a successful career and is a great friend. She really is a great person all around, but when it comes to sex she has no self-confidence at all. Slate is gorgeous, sexy, funny, they kind of guy you just want to be around. Slate and Keaton have been best friends for years. A bachelorette party gone wrong, leaves Keaton feeling humiliated and wanting to be a little more sexually experienced. One to many drinks and Keaton is asking Slate to teach her. Can they successfully be lovers and friends? Can a crossed line be uncrossed? Can their friendship stay in tact thru all of this?
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
amenar
Our girl Keaton loves to overshare, "that’s why I suck. I suck at sucking. And I don’t know how to get better." Sometimes what Slate asks his woman to do comes back and bites him in the butt, “that’s okay,” I murmur into his ear. “You can munch on my muffin anytime.” Slate stops dead in his tracks, his breath caught in his throat. “What?” I laugh. “Too much for you?” Slate is putty in his woman's hands, "...she takes my hand and leads me into her bedroom. My heart pumps out an uneven rhythm. If this is how she needs me— ****, I’m game." Slate is just so sweet woth his compliments, "...but you’re right about the ***. I’ll never get tired of effing you, baby.” I loved this book, I loved Slate the man was so caring.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
alla m
3.5 stars
Love Machine was a cute, entertaining read. This is a friends-to-lovers romance with a twist. Slate and Keaton had the best friendship. They got along swimmingly well with a fantastic banter. It was pure fun. But when Keaton needs help with something-who better to help her than Slate. And that is where the story gets really good. The chemistry was off the charts. These two were a match made in heaven. The great friendship transitioned into a sweet more. And it is because of that strong connection that I enjoyed the progress of their relationship. It was so natural because they had awesome bond. I really liked the storyline and the characters were great. This was a great easy read filled with fun and sweet.
Love Machine was a cute, entertaining read. This is a friends-to-lovers romance with a twist. Slate and Keaton had the best friendship. They got along swimmingly well with a fantastic banter. It was pure fun. But when Keaton needs help with something-who better to help her than Slate. And that is where the story gets really good. The chemistry was off the charts. These two were a match made in heaven. The great friendship transitioned into a sweet more. And it is because of that strong connection that I enjoyed the progress of their relationship. It was so natural because they had awesome bond. I really liked the storyline and the characters were great. This was a great easy read filled with fun and sweet.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
hibiki
The perfect balance of sweet, sexy, and playful. This friends to lovers story was all of the things listed and more.
“Love is friendship, but it is friendship with fire in its belly.”
I enjoyed their banter, swooned, and laughed my butt off at certain moments. With the addition of the emotions at the perfect moments it made for a fantastic book. And that sneak peak into the next book already has my attention! Can’t wait.
“Love is friendship, but it is friendship with fire in its belly.”
I enjoyed their banter, swooned, and laughed my butt off at certain moments. With the addition of the emotions at the perfect moments it made for a fantastic book. And that sneak peak into the next book already has my attention! Can’t wait.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
todd emerson
Who does friends to lovers at its best, Kendall Ryan that's who. We have Slate and Keaton who by far are more than besties. Slate has been there through terrible dates, betrayal and even heartache in Keaton's life so it is no wonder how easily Slate can love her. The thing is that Keaton has also been there with Slate and knows what kind of man he is. Together these two complete each other in every way as friends but when it comes to Kendall Ryan becoming lovers is a lot more fun and sexy. Cannot wait to see what is next by Kendall Ryan.
"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
adam harford
Hot Diggidy Damn this book had me completely HOOKED!
I have not missed a Kendall Ryan book in a long time. Her covers always have me completely at grabby hands because they're so HOT! And the story always go well with her covers.
Slate and Keaton were tremendously a cute couple in the end. I loved how it all started with them being best friends first and then turning into something more. Kind of reminded me of the movie Friends with Benefits, which I thought was cute.
I was 100% invested in this book, it was entertaining, fun, light and sexy in one whole sweet package.
I could never get enough of this author's books.
I have not missed a Kendall Ryan book in a long time. Her covers always have me completely at grabby hands because they're so HOT! And the story always go well with her covers.
Slate and Keaton were tremendously a cute couple in the end. I loved how it all started with them being best friends first and then turning into something more. Kind of reminded me of the movie Friends with Benefits, which I thought was cute.
I was 100% invested in this book, it was entertaining, fun, light and sexy in one whole sweet package.
I could never get enough of this author's books.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
curtis
Love Machine is a charming, friends-to-more romance about the intelligent, dedicated Keaton who’s finally decided she needs a little help in the seduction department, and the handsome, enthusiastic, Slate who’s confident he’s the perfect man for the job.
The writing is humorous and hot. The characters are easygoing, personable, and appealing. And the endearing plot is a marvellous blend of drama, friendship, emotion, attraction, heat, witty dialogue, jealousy, unconditional love, and delicious chemistry.
Overall, Love Machine is a cheeky, fun, passionate tale by Ryan that I am confident will be a big hit with romance lovers everywhere.
The writing is humorous and hot. The characters are easygoing, personable, and appealing. And the endearing plot is a marvellous blend of drama, friendship, emotion, attraction, heat, witty dialogue, jealousy, unconditional love, and delicious chemistry.
Overall, Love Machine is a cheeky, fun, passionate tale by Ryan that I am confident will be a big hit with romance lovers everywhere.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
noushin jedi
Awww, I loved this story!
It was fun, flirty, quirky and so lovable!
The characters were amazing!
Keaton and Slate are best friends and best friends help each other..so when Keat finds herself lacking in the bedroom she turns to Slate for help.
I have to say I loved how their relationship changed, the pace of the story, the laughs and the tender moments.
Keat with her love for maths and cats, all nerdy, that fails to see how gorgeous she is.
Slade with his ideas about relationships and his big heart.
I loved these two together..they click so perfectly, even before the chemistry.
It was fun, flirty, quirky and so lovable!
The characters were amazing!
Keaton and Slate are best friends and best friends help each other..so when Keat finds herself lacking in the bedroom she turns to Slate for help.
I have to say I loved how their relationship changed, the pace of the story, the laughs and the tender moments.
Keat with her love for maths and cats, all nerdy, that fails to see how gorgeous she is.
Slade with his ideas about relationships and his big heart.
I loved these two together..they click so perfectly, even before the chemistry.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
jennifer knecht
Keaton and Slate have been best friends for ten years since they met in college. They have the easy camaraderie that all best friends do; they text and hang out with each other, watch movies together, get each other out of sticky situations at bars and nightclubs. Her grumpy old cat, Penny, loves Slate but hates everyone else, including Keaton. When Keaton decides that she could use some tutoring in the bedroom, she draws up a spreadsheet – which works best for her analytical mind – and turns to her best friend for help. He knows all about women and sex; he’s been a player for years.
Slate was badly burned by an ex and made a decision that he would not contemplate a serious relationship again, because he doesn’t want to risk getting his heart broken again. When Keaton asks for his help to teach her how to be a better lover, he’s hesitant at first, but sure that their friendship will survive this new twist as it has everything else life has thrown at it.
What follows is two people falling down the rabbit hole and falling for each other without them even realising it. Predictably, the change in the nature of relationship causes ripples and they both come to wonder if they have made the right decision. When something bad happens in Keaton’s life, she turns to Slate, and his sweet gesture made me smile.
I adore best friends to lovers romances, and this book both made me laugh so hard the people at my bus stop thought I was crazy (there is one line that had me in fits of laughter for about twenty minutes). It also made me cry in one spot. I adore Kendall Ryan’s books, and this one is no exception. If you love a good romance book, don’t miss this one!
Slate was badly burned by an ex and made a decision that he would not contemplate a serious relationship again, because he doesn’t want to risk getting his heart broken again. When Keaton asks for his help to teach her how to be a better lover, he’s hesitant at first, but sure that their friendship will survive this new twist as it has everything else life has thrown at it.
What follows is two people falling down the rabbit hole and falling for each other without them even realising it. Predictably, the change in the nature of relationship causes ripples and they both come to wonder if they have made the right decision. When something bad happens in Keaton’s life, she turns to Slate, and his sweet gesture made me smile.
I adore best friends to lovers romances, and this book both made me laugh so hard the people at my bus stop thought I was crazy (there is one line that had me in fits of laughter for about twenty minutes). It also made me cry in one spot. I adore Kendall Ryan’s books, and this one is no exception. If you love a good romance book, don’t miss this one!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
skyellen
A great best friends to lovers story. Slate and Keaton have been friends since college. Neither one of them crossed the line into more until one fateful request. I enjoyed watching their relationship evolve and each of them figure out the new dynamic. Hot and Sweet. Loved their chemistry.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
connie dickey
Kendall has blown me away again!! Love Machine captivated me! Nerdy girl, Keaton, and playboy hunk, Slate, had an unbelievable chemistry and attraction! I was totally smitten with the whole story line! Friends to lovers and what a well oiled machine it was! Fantastic story!!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
annie claude
Another amazing, hot read by Kendall Ryan!!
I’m a huge fan of friends to lovers tropes, and this one is top of my list! I love the banter between Keaton and Slate, and the chemistry is off the charts!!
If you want a fun, funny, sexy read, this book is for you!
I’m a huge fan of friends to lovers tropes, and this one is top of my list! I love the banter between Keaton and Slate, and the chemistry is off the charts!!
If you want a fun, funny, sexy read, this book is for you!
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
roger angle
A fast paced, fun and light hearted read. The writing is great and I love a good friends to lovers story. There was no real drama or in depth character development. It's very hot and steamy, I just wish there was more of a plot. Overall, it's pretty good.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
halah rahmam
I LOVE friends to lovers romances and Love Machine was good one. Keaton was an endearing lovable nerd and Slate was a playboy that could make me SWOON like no other. Some of the one liners had me CRACKING up. I can't wait for the next story Kendall creates!!!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
indrani
Holy moly. This book is hot, steamy, and sexy. Not only is Slate the best book boyfriend a girl can have, he is your best friend. I love Keaton and Slate friendship but it is so much more. Everyone definitely needs to read this book.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
megan wise nail
Another 5 star read from Kendall Ryan. This book grabs you before you even read a page with the steamy cover. And the book is just as good as the cover! A steamy friends to lovers story that leaves you swooning.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
brent abell
Best friends to lovers and this is the sweetest story with that trope. I was giggling like a school girl throughout. Slate was just a sweetheart and I loved how he treated Keaton. Such a great book!
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
paul jensen
Ooh this was a super sexy friends to lovers story. I loved Slate so much. He was a "playboy" but super sweet to Keaton. I loved the way the story flowed and it was just the perfect blend of sexy and sweet
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
koriann
I absolutely love this friends to lovers book. Keaton & Slate were so cute & sweet in their relationship discovery. I devoured this book in less than a day. So glad I decided to read this one on vacation!
Please RateLove Machine
Keaton is a woman who has put her life on hold to climb the corporate ladder and become the success she is in her field. She is a computer nerd to the core and I loved every second of it. One bad bachelorette party experience and she decides to make some changes. Starting with her sex life. This is where Slate comes in, he is to be her wingman. Pay back for all the times she has been his wing woman.
Slate is happy being single. He has his job, his best friends and living in the city, there is never s shortage of woman to help fulfill his needs. I loved Slate and I really enjoyed his POVs. I loved watching how his view on things starts to change and seeing Keaton through his eyes.
These two were sweet, lovable and the perfect match. I hope we get to see more of them in other books so that we can keep up with their lives.