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Montgomery Brothers #1
Legacy
Ford
I don’t have time for distractions.
I have a billion-dollar company to run. A father to grieve.
A legacy to fulfill.
Harley DeLuca is not my type.
She’s snarky.
She's stubborn.
And she’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen—even in her ridiculous grungy tennis shoes.
I can’t get enough of her.
Harley
I was a mistake from the moment of conception.
The sins of my mother have followed me like a nightmare in a horror flick.
I’m determined to make a life for myself, free of my past.
I have three goals.
Open a bakery.
Keep Gramps safe.
And forget that I’m Valentina DeLuca’s daughter.
There’s no room in my life for a man.
Especially an arrogant, condescending jerk like Ford Montgomery.
But now he's my business partner.
My friend.
And if I'm not careful, he just might be—everything.
I don’t have time for distractions.
I have a billion-dollar company to run. A father to grieve.
A legacy to fulfill.
Harley DeLuca is not my type.
She’s snarky.
She's stubborn.
And she’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen—even in her ridiculous grungy tennis shoes.
I can’t get enough of her.
Harley
I was a mistake from the moment of conception.
The sins of my mother have followed me like a nightmare in a horror flick.
I’m determined to make a life for myself, free of my past.
I have three goals.
Open a bakery.
Keep Gramps safe.
And forget that I’m Valentina DeLuca’s daughter.
There’s no room in my life for a man.
Especially an arrogant, condescending jerk like Ford Montgomery.
But now he's my business partner.
My friend.
And if I'm not careful, he just might be—everything.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 21, 2020
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Laura Pavlov
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October 13, 2021
Again, this book had been in my tbr for a really long time, and I was excited to read it, but I have mixed feelings for it.
Let’s start with what I liked about it: the characters, both main and side ones. These characters are probably the only reason I liked this story. A great, sassy, independent heroine, a sweet, alpha male main character, and such lovable side characters, especially Jack and Harrison (hero’s brothers).
The plot was good for the most part. I liked that they were some unexpected twists in it but I’m not that impressed by it. The thing that made me not enjoy this book that much was that some parts felt rushed. I liked that we got to see the hero and the heroine form a friendship even though they kinda hated each other in the beginning. However, when they got close and they kissed it felt really rushed, I didn’t see it coming at all. Also, in my opinion the time when the heroine admitted that she was in love with the hero was too soon, I didn’t feel that they were at this point of their relationship, so I wanted those parts to be more well-developed.
One more thing that disappointed me was that there’s no epilogue. The ending chapter was good, but I don’t consider this to be an epilogue. To be fair, it’s not marked as one and we’ll probably see more of the characters in the next books in the series, but I always want to read an epilogue with a HEA.
Overall, it wasn’t a bad read but I would have enjoyed it more if some parts were more well developed. I’m not sure if I’ll read the rest of the books, on the one hand I want to but on the other the writing style is not for me. 3 ⭐
June 23, 2023
3,8. This story is sooo sweet my teeth falls.
It’s romantic, without drama, dark themes, age gap, well not my thing… I’m kidding…
It’s worth the reading.
It’s romantic, without drama, dark themes, age gap, well not my thing… I’m kidding…
It’s worth the reading.
September 2, 2022
This was just an average romance. The heroine gets a storefront in the bottom level of the hero's office building that he owns. He's a millionaire. The romance was fine, but it wasn't anything special or unique. It was kind of hate to love, but it really wasn't because they obviously liked each other. There was some drama in the heroine's life that included some suspense elements, but the pacing of those elements seemed too early in the plot and off to me. I just wasn't in love with this romance and finished it to pass the time more than anything.
October 26, 2021
High hopes that floated away:(
I LOVE the start of this book. Sadly, it was one of those books that go hard out the gate and unravel in the wind.
Dude is seriously anal, but the dry sense of snappy humor was perfect. Enter the FMC matching it all with quick comebacks, and I’m in snark heaven eating popcorn. One of the best MC meetings I’ve read. Don’t get excited, though. Suddenly, I’m blasted with unicorn farts in technicolor that circle the same burning bush of ILYs.
Storyline is nothing unique. Poor girl trying to live her dream. Rich dude playing the prick version of Prince Charming to help her out. Yet, the snark and banter is what makes the story pop. After the pop… bam, it’s all mush.
The banter starts to becomes that sideshow attraction that gets stale. No worries, though, because the characters’ personalities basically disappear and re-emerge as sexually active Disney characters. I absolutely HATE when an author guts characters just to make mush pie. What happened to her snark? What happened to his passion?
Around 40%, I notice the repetitiveness is unbearable. Different scenes having the exact same dialogue a second, third, fifth time. Wash, rinse, repeat around the BS bush we go. Multiple facts just keep being repeated.
I get that the author is trying to show him changing from a male ho, but it’s insinuated that he sleeps with one of his fuck buddies after meeting the FMC. On page, he has a date with one that doesn’t end in screwing, and he texts several of them throughout the first half of the story. OW isn’t really my thing. Unnecessary. The ex boyfriend drama ended up feeling forced since it just disappears into thin air.
The first time the MCs stay with each other, they have a family history lesson, and it comes off as yet more repeated same old. Sprinkling in a few lil minor details doesn’t make page after page after page of it interesting.
Yet more repetition in that every move he makes, we must also understand that he has never done that particular thing with a woman. When he said he takes them to a meal and screws with a light helping of small talk, we get the point. He has never had a woman in his apartment. Never had a woman in his library. Never had a woman in his bed. He has never done PDA. He has never brought a woman to brunch with mom. Etc etc - we get it without saying it about everything.
Once they decide to go all in, the overuse of “girlfriend” and “boyfriend” at every turn is overkill and nauseating.
Sex scenes are rather dull. Read worse. Read better. But, the heat is definitely on sabbatical.
Over and over… we must dissect that her mom is a cracked whore and dad is an absent fuckwad ashamed of her. I digress at the fact this book was repetitive~
There’s a twist. I can’t say the author done anything to give it away or make it obvious, but the writing pattern of following cliches made me see the twist of fate a mile away. The details were interesting, but the author just beat the dead dog to death with the repetitive shit.
^^ That plot point also soured the romance. While the MC is thinking all the loving things and eventually spews all the right sap mush for the HEA, his action is to send her away to be ALONE for two days while he drinks and conferences with his family. Ah, a real KISA would’ve been concerned about his woman being alone and upset while he and his family hold hands and pass the bottle around. Duh.
Anyway, this book checks all those romance boxes of snark, action, plausibility, relationship development, hate to friendship to love, secrets, trauma, healing etc ON PAPER. It’s how it’s all presented in tiny increments drowned in dribble and the stark shift in strong, mouthy characters turning into Gumby(s) that kills the mojo. Pacing sucks! Cut out all the BS on repeat, and the meat of this book is less than 40%.
Sets up for bros to have their own books. No interested in this writing style. Not interested in the cartoon’ized bro characters…. Author made them verge on dumb and dumber.
2 stars for a good start that flops and dies.
August 5, 2020
3,5 💖💖💖🌟s
This was a beautiful romance read!
I loved the Montgomery brothers!
Harley and Ford were a powerful and dynamic couple! Strong willed, determined, loyal and full of great banter.
I liked their chemistry and connection as well as how their relationship was developed.
Very well written, dual pov, with a great twist towards the end!
The only thing that spoiled my mood was the drama that evolved.
I am looking forward for the other two brothers’ stories.
This was a beautiful romance read!
I loved the Montgomery brothers!
Harley and Ford were a powerful and dynamic couple! Strong willed, determined, loyal and full of great banter.
I liked their chemistry and connection as well as how their relationship was developed.
Very well written, dual pov, with a great twist towards the end!
The only thing that spoiled my mood was the drama that evolved.
I am looking forward for the other two brothers’ stories.
July 21, 2020
Laura Pavlov has done it again with a hate-to-love romance to remember!
This was a fun, yet emotional and thrilling romance novel. The plot had everything to make it a well-rounded story. There was a swoon worthy romance with unbelievable chemistry, a cast of lovable (and unlovable) characters showing the strength and loyalty of family, and there was a suspenseful component of the story to hook you and have you on the edge of your seat gripping the pages of the book.
Without giving away too much detail, I will say that a particular surprise is not as much of a surprise--if you pay attention. With that being said, I think it's almost better that way because the author laid groundwork and hints throughout the story making it more believable.
These two main characters---LOVED them. From the beginning. I loved both of their vulnerabilities and how each of them were independent and unique. I'm not ready to say goodbye to them but am hoping they will have cameos in the rest of the series.
Aside from the two main characters, I also loved the rest of the Montgomery clan which has me really excited for the rest of the series. All three brothers are so different from each other and I'm eager to read each of their stories. I can't wait!
***Thank you to the author Laura Pavlov as well as Give Me Books Promotions for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review***
This was a fun, yet emotional and thrilling romance novel. The plot had everything to make it a well-rounded story. There was a swoon worthy romance with unbelievable chemistry, a cast of lovable (and unlovable) characters showing the strength and loyalty of family, and there was a suspenseful component of the story to hook you and have you on the edge of your seat gripping the pages of the book.
Without giving away too much detail, I will say that a particular surprise is not as much of a surprise--if you pay attention. With that being said, I think it's almost better that way because the author laid groundwork and hints throughout the story making it more believable.
These two main characters---LOVED them. From the beginning. I loved both of their vulnerabilities and how each of them were independent and unique. I'm not ready to say goodbye to them but am hoping they will have cameos in the rest of the series.
Aside from the two main characters, I also loved the rest of the Montgomery clan which has me really excited for the rest of the series. All three brothers are so different from each other and I'm eager to read each of their stories. I can't wait!
***Thank you to the author Laura Pavlov as well as Give Me Books Promotions for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review***
March 21, 2024
Знаєте мені настільки подобаються книги Лаури, що я вже не знаю що писати. Нова історія, нові герої, нові проблеми. У цій книзі так усі вихваляли випічку головної героїні, що мені також захотілось спробувати. Ну і звісно славнозвісне вино Монтгомері. на диво, мені спочатку здавалося, що хлопці Монтгомері будуть зависокої думки про себе, але коли ми з ними познайомилися то виявилося, що вони у нас солодкі булочки з корицею, як і їхня мама. От мама Харлі сука ще та, мені здається я б її застрелила разом з вітчимом. Харлс у нас дівчинка із зубками, мені це сподобалося. Найбільше мені сподобалася її любов до зручного взуття, як би красиво ви не хотіли виглядати , але взуття краще вибирати по зручності, а не красі.
July 13, 2020
➳ Rate: 4,5/ 5 stars
I was super excited to dive into Laura's new world. Although I'm still on a high from her last one and I know I'll probably never love any of her characters like I love Cruz and Jade, I fell in love with this new group so easily. I didn't expect to like them as much as I did but I just gotta say, Laura writes the freaking swooniest heroes, it's really impossible not to fall in love with them.
Ford was- I can't even you guys. My journey with him was fun. I guess you all must have or will experience it too. He starts off as complete jerk. As soon as he and Harley are in the same room, there is just this insane chemistry that translates into the best kind of banter between them. After that first scene, you just get to see him in all kinds of different scenarios where you get to see who he really is and what he's been dealing with.. and as you see all these sides to him and the parts he hides from people, you just can't help but love him and his hurting heart.
Harley is one sassy, strong and just super cute heroine. I loved her. She was so fun and determined. I love her will and strength. She is one badass gal fighting for her dreams and slaying her own dragons along the way. I loved her bbf Molly. I'm kind of hoping she'll be a heroine in one of the books in the series. I got this vibe from her and a certain Montgomery brother and I just, I might be wrong but I'm hoping I'm not.
I just adored Ford and Harley's relationship. They started off as two strangers who clashed and slowly became friends who secretly wanted more and after one insane kiss or two succumbed to their chemistry and feelings. Then their pasts caught up with them in a way they never saw coming... and threatned what they had built. I'll be honest, at one point I did see it coming, not the whole picture but a part of it. I love when my theories are right aha. But I got say, I love that, how it all came together, how things were dealt with and gah I just fell even more for all three Montgomery brothers. They are all so sweet and I just swooned so hard over all three. Ford was amazing. Jack completely had me falling too. I am so excited for his book and to find out who his heroine will be. He's a player but he has such a soft heart. And Harrison, although he was the one we saw less of and that seems to hide the most of himself, I'm excited for his story too. A second chance romance that is bound to be emotional af... give me!
Legacy is the first book in Laura's new series, the Montgomery brothers, and it is the perfect introduction to this new world and to these three amazing brothers. I already fell in love with all three in the first book, I can't wait to see how much I'll love them when each remaining brother gets his own book. Ford and Harley have the sweetest journey as they go from strangers to friends to lovers but it's not all flowers and rainbows with them, they each have an emotional past that will still rock their world. It's a past that will bring suspense and more turmoil but will also bring this family closer together and certainly make Harley's family bigger. As they say, family isn't always blood.
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I was super excited to dive into Laura's new world. Although I'm still on a high from her last one and I know I'll probably never love any of her characters like I love Cruz and Jade, I fell in love with this new group so easily. I didn't expect to like them as much as I did but I just gotta say, Laura writes the freaking swooniest heroes, it's really impossible not to fall in love with them.
Ford was- I can't even you guys. My journey with him was fun. I guess you all must have or will experience it too. He starts off as complete jerk. As soon as he and Harley are in the same room, there is just this insane chemistry that translates into the best kind of banter between them. After that first scene, you just get to see him in all kinds of different scenarios where you get to see who he really is and what he's been dealing with.. and as you see all these sides to him and the parts he hides from people, you just can't help but love him and his hurting heart.
Harley is one sassy, strong and just super cute heroine. I loved her. She was so fun and determined. I love her will and strength. She is one badass gal fighting for her dreams and slaying her own dragons along the way. I loved her bbf Molly. I'm kind of hoping she'll be a heroine in one of the books in the series. I got this vibe from her and a certain Montgomery brother and I just, I might be wrong but I'm hoping I'm not.
I just adored Ford and Harley's relationship. They started off as two strangers who clashed and slowly became friends who secretly wanted more and after one insane kiss or two succumbed to their chemistry and feelings. Then their pasts caught up with them in a way they never saw coming... and threatned what they had built. I'll be honest, at one point I did see it coming, not the whole picture but a part of it. I love when my theories are right aha. But I got say, I love that, how it all came together, how things were dealt with and gah I just fell even more for all three Montgomery brothers. They are all so sweet and I just swooned so hard over all three. Ford was amazing. Jack completely had me falling too. I am so excited for his book and to find out who his heroine will be. He's a player but he has such a soft heart. And Harrison, although he was the one we saw less of and that seems to hide the most of himself, I'm excited for his story too. A second chance romance that is bound to be emotional af... give me!
Legacy is the first book in Laura's new series, the Montgomery brothers, and it is the perfect introduction to this new world and to these three amazing brothers. I already fell in love with all three in the first book, I can't wait to see how much I'll love them when each remaining brother gets his own book. Ford and Harley have the sweetest journey as they go from strangers to friends to lovers but it's not all flowers and rainbows with them, they each have an emotional past that will still rock their world. It's a past that will bring suspense and more turmoil but will also bring this family closer together and certainly make Harley's family bigger. As they say, family isn't always blood.
➳ARC kindly provided by author, in exchange for an honest review.
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July 18, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS
What a fantastic book to be introduced to new to me author Laura Pavlov! I loved the dynamics and banter between Harley and Ford, from enemies to lovers. I highly recommend this book! Legacy by Laura Pavlov is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
What a fantastic book to be introduced to new to me author Laura Pavlov! I loved the dynamics and banter between Harley and Ford, from enemies to lovers. I highly recommend this book! Legacy by Laura Pavlov is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
March 17, 2021
Legacy, by Laura Pavlov is the first novel in the Montgomery Brothers Series which consist of three stand-alone books each featuring one of the three Montgomery brothers. Legacy is Ford Montgomery, the eldest Montgomery brother, and Harley Deluca’s story.
This is my second novel from Laura Pavlov, and I have to say, she has quickly become one of my one-click authors. I know with certainty that when I read a Laura Pavlov book, it is going to be perfectly written, full of surprises and I won’t be able to put it down. I am so impressed and awed by how EPIC this book is!
This book made me smile from the first chapter. I knew I was quickly going to fall in love with Legacy. This novel has it all from humor, insane chemistry between Harley and Ford and the best secondary characters that you can read about in their own novel.
Legacy is so enjoyable! It’s an enemy to lover, office-romance, contemporary romance that completely blew me away. This is not your standard romance. It literally has all aspects that equal out to one of my new favorite romance novels.
Ford initially is a pompous jerk. Told in dual POV, we first meet Ford and even his inner monologue made him appear like a know it all. His dialogue made me laugh and I could not wait to meet the woman who was going to make this jerk actually grow a heart. Laura did not disappoint with Harley. Harley puts Ford right in his place and I was loving every minute of it.
You soon realize, sometimes Ford doesn’t even know how he comes across. It’s actually adorable. He has his demons as he is still dealing with grief after the loss of his father 5 years after his passing. Ford works as the CEO of Montgomery Media. The Montgomery family is a well-known name on the West Coast. They are extremely wealthy and run several businesses.
Harley is an extremely hard working, driven and lovable bakery owner. She partners up with Montgomery Media in a business opportunity to open her own storefront bakery in the heart of San Francisco. She’s had it extremely rough and is still dealing with toxic people in her life. Harley impressed me with her strength, work ethic and determination to succeed. She impressed Ford as well.
The two initially don’t get along. The way Laura Pavlov set this relationship up is perfect. Harley and Ford grew to become friends. It feels very organic. This story feels like something that could happen to you. The real feelings felt between Ford and Harley were so strong they gave me goosebumps. I felt the angst when the two of them were in the same room.
When they finally do, it’s EPIC. Trust me, you must read this book. There is nothing typical about this although the plot seems straightforward. This book will take you on a journey and back. Definitely recommend this! I look forward to reading all of the Montgomery brothers’ stories, but I can’t see how they will top Harley and Ford.
This is my second novel from Laura Pavlov, and I have to say, she has quickly become one of my one-click authors. I know with certainty that when I read a Laura Pavlov book, it is going to be perfectly written, full of surprises and I won’t be able to put it down. I am so impressed and awed by how EPIC this book is!
This book made me smile from the first chapter. I knew I was quickly going to fall in love with Legacy. This novel has it all from humor, insane chemistry between Harley and Ford and the best secondary characters that you can read about in their own novel.
Legacy is so enjoyable! It’s an enemy to lover, office-romance, contemporary romance that completely blew me away. This is not your standard romance. It literally has all aspects that equal out to one of my new favorite romance novels.
Ford initially is a pompous jerk. Told in dual POV, we first meet Ford and even his inner monologue made him appear like a know it all. His dialogue made me laugh and I could not wait to meet the woman who was going to make this jerk actually grow a heart. Laura did not disappoint with Harley. Harley puts Ford right in his place and I was loving every minute of it.
You soon realize, sometimes Ford doesn’t even know how he comes across. It’s actually adorable. He has his demons as he is still dealing with grief after the loss of his father 5 years after his passing. Ford works as the CEO of Montgomery Media. The Montgomery family is a well-known name on the West Coast. They are extremely wealthy and run several businesses.
Harley is an extremely hard working, driven and lovable bakery owner. She partners up with Montgomery Media in a business opportunity to open her own storefront bakery in the heart of San Francisco. She’s had it extremely rough and is still dealing with toxic people in her life. Harley impressed me with her strength, work ethic and determination to succeed. She impressed Ford as well.
The two initially don’t get along. The way Laura Pavlov set this relationship up is perfect. Harley and Ford grew to become friends. It feels very organic. This story feels like something that could happen to you. The real feelings felt between Ford and Harley were so strong they gave me goosebumps. I felt the angst when the two of them were in the same room.
When they finally do, it’s EPIC. Trust me, you must read this book. There is nothing typical about this although the plot seems straightforward. This book will take you on a journey and back. Definitely recommend this! I look forward to reading all of the Montgomery brothers’ stories, but I can’t see how they will top Harley and Ford.
August 11, 2020
Meh.
A struggling well educated baker and a billionaire falling in love? I've read books like this too many times to know where it's going—predictable plot and cliche moments that has me rolling my eyes.
For the characters, Harley was fine at first but she was trying too hard to be a badass. Like girl your life was in danger and when our boy Montgomery tried to snoop in to save the day, she turned him away before she 'could handle it herself'. Sure Jan.
It was average at best and sadly wasn't memorable enough to leave a lasting impression.
July 9, 2020
5 star review Legacy (Montgomery Brothers #1) by Laura Pavlov
Laura Pavlov is a new author to me and if this book is anything to go by I will be looking into her others books as soon as I can. I loved this story, it drew me in and captivated me from the first to the last chapter. Both Ford Montgomery and Harley DeLuca were easy to fall for, both individually and as a couple; I found myself totally invested in the story Ms.Pavlov wove.
Harley was such a strong, feisty and sassy character that I admired. Ford was a brooding, alpha through and through but underneath it all he has a caring side. The chemistry between them sizzles and I enjoyed their banter. Both are determined to overcome their pasts and if they will only give one another a chance, they may well find love as well.
Legacy had steam, humour, some drama and was an entertaining read. I cannot wait to read more in the series.
Laura Pavlov is a new author to me and if this book is anything to go by I will be looking into her others books as soon as I can. I loved this story, it drew me in and captivated me from the first to the last chapter. Both Ford Montgomery and Harley DeLuca were easy to fall for, both individually and as a couple; I found myself totally invested in the story Ms.Pavlov wove.
Harley was such a strong, feisty and sassy character that I admired. Ford was a brooding, alpha through and through but underneath it all he has a caring side. The chemistry between them sizzles and I enjoyed their banter. Both are determined to overcome their pasts and if they will only give one another a chance, they may well find love as well.
Legacy had steam, humour, some drama and was an entertaining read. I cannot wait to read more in the series.
February 4, 2023
i’m so confused as to who is reading this and giving it 5 stars?? i couldn’t even get halfway through before i tapped out. like, i’m all for stubborn independent main characters, but this girl is insufferable.
i was also very alarmed by how misogynistic she is. i haven’t heard the word “skank” in years so i was shocked when the main character used it to refer to women just bc they engage in casual sex. at first i was like “ok maybe this book was written a long time ago” and i tried to give her the benefit of the doubt bc society has progressed a lot since say 2010, but then there was a lot of modern lingo…
IT CAME OUT IN 2020.
i tried to keep going after that (idk why), but the guy was developing as a character and she was still just so mean??? i had to quit
i was also very alarmed by how misogynistic she is. i haven’t heard the word “skank” in years so i was shocked when the main character used it to refer to women just bc they engage in casual sex. at first i was like “ok maybe this book was written a long time ago” and i tried to give her the benefit of the doubt bc society has progressed a lot since say 2010, but then there was a lot of modern lingo…
IT CAME OUT IN 2020.
i tried to keep going after that (idk why), but the guy was developing as a character and she was still just so mean??? i had to quit
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2020
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Harley is finally living her dream - opening up her own bakery, with 3 investors, though. At least 2 of the brothers are sweethearts. The other? Ford? He's a pompous rich jerk. Oh well, Harley has too much going on to even worry about her partner, even though he drives her nuts with his stuck up attitude and annoying habit of dropping by the bakery every morning just to annoy her with his demand for black coffee. Sigh...
Ford is not used to thinking about women when he could be thinking about his company. Harley takes entirely too much space in his thoughts. Harley with her snarky attitude and annoying habit of putting him in his place. No matter, he'll just have to deal, as the two have somehow become friends.
Does their antagonism just mask a deeper attraction? Feelings beyond just snark buddies and business partners?
I really liked this first installment of the Montgomery Brothers series. Ford and Harley are so much fun together, especially when she takes none of his bs and puts him in his place. And he loves it! I'm not sure if Jack or Harrison is next, but regardless of which brother's story is coming, I will definitely be reading it.
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July 17, 2020
Wow. I feel very seen right now. This was intense. I connected on so many levels with Harly. We had a very similar background. So.... where is my billionaire boyfriend? I guess settling for my hot solider is good enough for me.
October 14, 2021
I really loved this book. I got this book as part of the Romance reveal subscription box so I was lucky enough to get a signed copy.
At first I thought it was going to be a smutty hate to love story but it really wasn’t that at all. It was story with a well developed plot and good character arcs. Was there sex involved? Yes but it doesn’t drag out for a whole chapter. What I really loved about the plot was right when you thought there going to be a happy end there came a twist that just made the story even better.
In the case of this book I feel like readers really shouldn’t let the cover mislead you because there is a real compelling story here and I genuinely enjoyed reading it. In fact I am definitely purchasing the other two books that are part of series. Stay tuned for those reviews!!
At first I thought it was going to be a smutty hate to love story but it really wasn’t that at all. It was story with a well developed plot and good character arcs. Was there sex involved? Yes but it doesn’t drag out for a whole chapter. What I really loved about the plot was right when you thought there going to be a happy end there came a twist that just made the story even better.
In the case of this book I feel like readers really shouldn’t let the cover mislead you because there is a real compelling story here and I genuinely enjoyed reading it. In fact I am definitely purchasing the other two books that are part of series. Stay tuned for those reviews!!
Shelved as 'dnf'
December 2, 2020boring :(
January 11, 2021
4.5 stars
Legacy is book #1 in the Montgomery Brothers Series and what a story it is. Laura Pavlov is a new to me author and I already can’t wait to read Peacekeeper and Rebel next.
Ford Montgomery is heir to the Montgomery fortune and is also the man in charge at Montgomery Media. He is one complicated man. He is frustrating, beautiful and protective. I loved him from the beginning even when he was giving nothing but attitude to Harley upon their first meeting. Five years ago he suffered the loss of his father who he looked up to all his life and has never forgiven himself for the way he left things off with his dad and he has never come right since then. Until Harley. The strong, spitfire of a woman walks into his office to interview for the commercial space for rent below the Montgomery’s office building and life for him would never again be the same.
Harley took Ford’s broodiness and attitude in stride and did not once back down from challenging him right back and I just loved that about her. She has grown up with a drug addicted mother, an absent father and grandparents that she adores for stepping in and getting her out of a bad situation. She has been working towards one goal her whole life and when an opportunity comes along for her to work in the Montgomery’s building on a busy street in San Francisco she is determined to do whatever it takes to secure her spot.
I adore the Montgomery family. The brothers are all close and each have a unique personality trait. They are a loving, playful and protective bunch and they opened their arms wide to Harley for her part in getting their brother back and putting a smile back on his face again.
This story has everything I love in my romance books. A bit of suspense and a story about two beautiful flawed characters that find something unique in one another and they heal each other with love, patience and protection. I couldn’t put this down from beginning to end and can’t wait for Laney and Harrison’s story next.
Legacy is book #1 in the Montgomery Brothers Series and what a story it is. Laura Pavlov is a new to me author and I already can’t wait to read Peacekeeper and Rebel next.
Ford Montgomery is heir to the Montgomery fortune and is also the man in charge at Montgomery Media. He is one complicated man. He is frustrating, beautiful and protective. I loved him from the beginning even when he was giving nothing but attitude to Harley upon their first meeting. Five years ago he suffered the loss of his father who he looked up to all his life and has never forgiven himself for the way he left things off with his dad and he has never come right since then. Until Harley. The strong, spitfire of a woman walks into his office to interview for the commercial space for rent below the Montgomery’s office building and life for him would never again be the same.
Harley took Ford’s broodiness and attitude in stride and did not once back down from challenging him right back and I just loved that about her. She has grown up with a drug addicted mother, an absent father and grandparents that she adores for stepping in and getting her out of a bad situation. She has been working towards one goal her whole life and when an opportunity comes along for her to work in the Montgomery’s building on a busy street in San Francisco she is determined to do whatever it takes to secure her spot.
I adore the Montgomery family. The brothers are all close and each have a unique personality trait. They are a loving, playful and protective bunch and they opened their arms wide to Harley for her part in getting their brother back and putting a smile back on his face again.
This story has everything I love in my romance books. A bit of suspense and a story about two beautiful flawed characters that find something unique in one another and they heal each other with love, patience and protection. I couldn’t put this down from beginning to end and can’t wait for Laney and Harrison’s story next.
December 31, 2023
I love how annoying difficult and set in his ways was Ford. And then in walks his polar opposite that gives him shit and continues to successfully push his buttons. This followed beautifully. I felt it was well written because I couldn't put it down. His dad died tragically in an accident. She's a baker. His brother are hilarious too.
Quotes
“You know, Montgomery, if you were a superhero, I’d call you The Apologizer.” I rolled my eyes. “And why is that?” “Because you’re a complete dick most of the time, and then you throw out a few apologies and you think that makes everything better. If you really feel bad, then stop being a dick. And, no offense, but you confessed to a crime you weren’t even at, so you’re clearly a shitty criminal as well.” 😂😂
“I don’t doubt that you can take care of yourself. I’m just here to tell you that you don’t need to.” Him 🥰
“I thought you changed your mind. I thought you’d choose him over me,” I said through my sobs. “I thought you’d blame me.” “Never. Never, baby. I love you. And I’m sorry for what he did to you. But know this—I will always choose you. You’re it for me, Harley DeLuca.”🥰🥰
“I knew I was going to love you forever that morning when I woke up in your shitty apartment and you’d taken care of my drunk ass the night before. I knew we had an unspeakable connection and I’d never felt it before. And I knew I’d die without it. Without you.”Him 🫠😍😍😍
Chemistry 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
**Hate to love you .. love to hate you
**Jealousy
**Loser mom/struggles
**Strong woman/morals
**Close proximity (business owner and associate)
Libby audiobooks
Quotes
“You know, Montgomery, if you were a superhero, I’d call you The Apologizer.” I rolled my eyes. “And why is that?” “Because you’re a complete dick most of the time, and then you throw out a few apologies and you think that makes everything better. If you really feel bad, then stop being a dick. And, no offense, but you confessed to a crime you weren’t even at, so you’re clearly a shitty criminal as well.” 😂😂
“I don’t doubt that you can take care of yourself. I’m just here to tell you that you don’t need to.” Him 🥰
“I thought you changed your mind. I thought you’d choose him over me,” I said through my sobs. “I thought you’d blame me.” “Never. Never, baby. I love you. And I’m sorry for what he did to you. But know this—I will always choose you. You’re it for me, Harley DeLuca.”🥰🥰
“I knew I was going to love you forever that morning when I woke up in your shitty apartment and you’d taken care of my drunk ass the night before. I knew we had an unspeakable connection and I’d never felt it before. And I knew I’d die without it. Without you.”Him 🫠😍😍😍
Chemistry 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
**Hate to love you .. love to hate you
**Jealousy
**Loser mom/struggles
**Strong woman/morals
**Close proximity (business owner and associate)
Libby audiobooks
May 26, 2023
Your classic poor girl meets rich boy love story. A little bit boring, a little bit predictable, a little bit too wild there at the end. My first introduction into Laura Pavlov’s work but I’m sure her newer stuff is written a bit better!
A straight down the middle read for me
A straight down the middle read for me
October 20, 2020
a good start to this new series and i'm very excited to read harrison and jack's books!!!!
June 5, 2023
4.25 ⭐️
Billionaire romance
Found family
No third act break up
My first Laura Pavlov book and I was not disappointed. BRB going down a rabbit hole now
Audio- 5⭐️
Billionaire romance
Found family
No third act break up
My first Laura Pavlov book and I was not disappointed. BRB going down a rabbit hole now
Audio- 5⭐️
July 16, 2020
Legacy is my first read by this author, but definitely not the last. This book is really really good. It surprised me. The plot is exciting, dynamic, sexy, unpredictable and so hillarous. I laughed so much with this one. The heroine, Harley is a bomb! I loved her, her sassy is out of chats, is funny and irresistible.
The hero? Well Ford has his own drama, behind, but that doesn't stop him to be an arrogant a$$hole. But she's not like everyone, she's not what he expects her to be. So expect some cat and mouse games out there.
Beside their push and pull, you'll get some great twists, and really nice second characters. And a b*****. Or more?
It worth to be read.
*ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
The hero? Well Ford has his own drama, behind, but that doesn't stop him to be an arrogant a$$hole. But she's not like everyone, she's not what he expects her to be. So expect some cat and mouse games out there.
Beside their push and pull, you'll get some great twists, and really nice second characters. And a b*****. Or more?
It worth to be read.
*ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
November 21, 2020
I would definitely say that I went into book with the thoughts of it being super lighthearted; but I was pleasantly surprised to find it had some great dimension, depth, and emotion to it. Laura was new to me, but definitely gained a follower from now on.
Harley has goals and ambitions, the only problem is she needs someone to invest in her ideas. She's not scared to go toe-to-toe with the top investors, but she definitely met her match when she walked into a meeting with the Montgomery Brothers, and was forced into a partnership with Ford Montgomery. Ford is the definition of moody and broody; but he instantly knew that Harley would be a challenge to that tough guy exterior.
Their pasts, marked with aggravations and difficulties, brought them together to show that love can come to even the most marked souls and at the most unexpected times. You have to let love show its authenticity and embrace it for what it's worth to allow for healing of the heart and soul.
I loved this slower burn, which is normally not my style; but it was so well written I couldn't do anything but love it.
Harley has goals and ambitions, the only problem is she needs someone to invest in her ideas. She's not scared to go toe-to-toe with the top investors, but she definitely met her match when she walked into a meeting with the Montgomery Brothers, and was forced into a partnership with Ford Montgomery. Ford is the definition of moody and broody; but he instantly knew that Harley would be a challenge to that tough guy exterior.
Their pasts, marked with aggravations and difficulties, brought them together to show that love can come to even the most marked souls and at the most unexpected times. You have to let love show its authenticity and embrace it for what it's worth to allow for healing of the heart and soul.
I loved this slower burn, which is normally not my style; but it was so well written I couldn't do anything but love it.
December 13, 2020
Laura Pavlov is a new author to me and I have to say, if this book is anything to go by I will be looking into her backlist as soon as I can! I loved Legacy. It is the first instalment in the new Montgomery Brothers series. I was hooked from the outset and was captivated from the first chapter to the last page.
At first I thought this was going to be a fun and lighthearted love story with all the witty banter and verbal exchanges between Ford and Harley. But Laura delivers a fantastic surprise with laughter, steamy hot scenes, a thrilling plot twist and plenty of emotions. I just adored Ford and Harley's relationship. They have the sweetest journey as they navigate from enemies to friends to lovers. It was beautiful to watch.
Legacy is a heartfelt tale with an unexpected dark twist. It had a perfect blend of humour, intrigue, family issues and a terrific cast of characters with plenty of heart interwoven throughout the story. I thoroughly enjoyed Harley and Ford’s story and I cannot wait for more from the Montgomery brothers!
At first I thought this was going to be a fun and lighthearted love story with all the witty banter and verbal exchanges between Ford and Harley. But Laura delivers a fantastic surprise with laughter, steamy hot scenes, a thrilling plot twist and plenty of emotions. I just adored Ford and Harley's relationship. They have the sweetest journey as they navigate from enemies to friends to lovers. It was beautiful to watch.
Legacy is a heartfelt tale with an unexpected dark twist. It had a perfect blend of humour, intrigue, family issues and a terrific cast of characters with plenty of heart interwoven throughout the story. I thoroughly enjoyed Harley and Ford’s story and I cannot wait for more from the Montgomery brothers!
January 27, 2021
Well I don't know what to say about this book other than it took me through the paces. You start off with Ford, the serious buttoned up one of the Montgomery brothers. When he finds out his brothers started a contest to see who would get to lease their prime location that housed his favorite coffee shop, he is pissed. Even more so when Harley comes waltzing in with converse sneakers and casual wear. She gives him attitude back the same attitude he is giving her.
While these two start out as enemies, mocking and fighting with each other Harley soon blows Ford away with her work ethic. They end up calling a truce and become quasi friends.
A lot is packed into this story, and man did Harley have it rough, which leaves her very uninterested in starting a relationship. Ford also doesn't want a relationship after his history. However they both find that they could be just what the other needs. All the swoons, and really great banter.
CW: Violence, kidnapping
While these two start out as enemies, mocking and fighting with each other Harley soon blows Ford away with her work ethic. They end up calling a truce and become quasi friends.
A lot is packed into this story, and man did Harley have it rough, which leaves her very uninterested in starting a relationship. Ford also doesn't want a relationship after his history. However they both find that they could be just what the other needs. All the swoons, and really great banter.
CW: Violence, kidnapping
November 30, 2022
Ford is a billionaire managing his families media company. He had burned once and vowed never to get burned again with another woman. When Harley shows up looking to be one of the businesses that could potentially open in his building. From the moment he meets Harley she is fire and sass and they but heads. This leads to many spars in the future until one day Harley sees Ford in a different light, he does the same with Harley and they decide to be friends. Ford wants more but he does not do relationships, Harley wants more but she does not do friends with benefits. Can they find common ground and maybe take a chance on each other.
I enjoyed this one quite a bit. Good chemistry, there are a lot of twists and turns. Definitely picking up the next book in series.
I enjoyed this one quite a bit. Good chemistry, there are a lot of twists and turns. Definitely picking up the next book in series.
October 11, 2020
Danger, romance, violence and love...what more could you want in a book...loved it from start to finish...awesome read
October 3, 2020
I love witty banter between characters and Ford and Harley have it in spades.
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