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Battle Crows MC #4
Not a Role Model
You better watch out for people that bounce back from everything that’s meant to destroy them.
Those were the words that Coreline King learned to live by when it came to dealing with Tide ‘Rook’ Crow, member of the Battle Crows MC, general surgeon, and all-around jerk who lived to make her life a living hell.
It all started in high school when he stopped seeing her as a random girl and started to see her as his rival.
Together, they became ‘frenemies.’ I.e.—a person with whom one is friendly, despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry.
At least, it started out like that.
Everyone always says there’s a fine line between love and hate. And at first, Tide and Coreline don’t realize how very true that is.
Not until Tide gets hurt defending Coreline’s honor, and Coreline has to fix him because she feels like she owes him.
But one night of bad choices leads to a very big ‘oops’ that will either haunt them for the next eighteen years or bring them together as tight as they ever could be.
Those were the words that Coreline King learned to live by when it came to dealing with Tide ‘Rook’ Crow, member of the Battle Crows MC, general surgeon, and all-around jerk who lived to make her life a living hell.
It all started in high school when he stopped seeing her as a random girl and started to see her as his rival.
Together, they became ‘frenemies.’ I.e.—a person with whom one is friendly, despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry.
At least, it started out like that.
Everyone always says there’s a fine line between love and hate. And at first, Tide and Coreline don’t realize how very true that is.
Not until Tide gets hurt defending Coreline’s honor, and Coreline has to fix him because she feels like she owes him.
But one night of bad choices leads to a very big ‘oops’ that will either haunt them for the next eighteen years or bring them together as tight as they ever could be.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2022
About the author
Lani Lynn Vale
149 books6,931 followersLani Lynn Vale is married to the love of her life that she met in high school. She fell in love with him because he was wearing baseball pants. Ten years later they have three perfectly crazy children and a cat named Demon who likes to wake her up at ungodly times in the night. They live in the greatest state in the world, Texas. She writes contemporary and romantic suspense, and has a love for all things romance. You can find Lani in front of her computer writing away in her fictional characters world...that is until her husband and kids demand sustenance in the form of food and drink.
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July 9, 2022
Coreline and Tide have been frenemies for all of their lives. He makes life rough for her and she gives back as good as she gets. Fastforward to adulthood and nothing much has changed... except for the undeniable chemistry that burns between them. Can these two find a way to finally get their act together, giving into the feelings they've had for far too long?
In all honesty, I didn't like this story at first. I was actually gonna give up on it, which is unheard of because I freaking love this author!! It's just that I couldn't connect to the characters, their story felt harsh and abrasive, and it was slow going. However, as time went on, my feelings improved, and in the end, it was all worth it.
I enjoyed the tension that played out between the characters (for the most part). I did, but I was kinda sidetracked. I'm intrigued by the glimpses I keep getting of Bram and Dorcas. I want more of them. Will Bram admit his feelings for her? Will we learn more about Dorcas beyond the beautiful time seen here? And will these two remain together or finally part ways for good? Yeah, I'm really looking forward to seeing some of that.
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In all honesty, I didn't like this story at first. I was actually gonna give up on it, which is unheard of because I freaking love this author!! It's just that I couldn't connect to the characters, their story felt harsh and abrasive, and it was slow going. However, as time went on, my feelings improved, and in the end, it was all worth it.
I enjoyed the tension that played out between the characters (for the most part). I did, but I was kinda sidetracked. I'm intrigued by the glimpses I keep getting of Bram and Dorcas. I want more of them. Will Bram admit his feelings for her? Will we learn more about Dorcas beyond the beautiful time seen here? And will these two remain together or finally part ways for good? Yeah, I'm really looking forward to seeing some of that.
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July 11, 2022
Vale writes amazing gripping books and this was no different. Tide and his nemesis Coreline love to banter with each other. It started in high school and never stopped. Years later the love hate turns to just love.
Read this in one day. Just couldn't put it down.
Read this in one day. Just couldn't put it down.
October 12, 2022
3.5⭐
I just like the 'frenemies' part of this novel, it gives the perfect amount of feels to the storyline.
I just like the 'frenemies' part of this novel, it gives the perfect amount of feels to the storyline.
June 6, 2022
There’s something about the tension of enemies to lover tropes that just do it for me. Tide and Coraline are as adversarial as they come. Constantly annoying one another just for kicks and taking advantage of any free moment to antagonize. But behind all that is something else. I really enjoyed the process of them figuring it out.
The plot had its OTT elements as LLV tends to do and it was quite entertaining. It was nice to see a different side to Tide because he typically presented as standoffish and even mean. The way he softens somewhat for the ones he loves gave him more depth. Coraline was funny and I liked that she gave as well as she took.
All in all this was another great addition to the series. This family, like many others imagined by Ms. Vale, has been interesting and I can’t wait to see what’s next for them.
Complementary copy received and voluntarily reviewed.
The plot had its OTT elements as LLV tends to do and it was quite entertaining. It was nice to see a different side to Tide because he typically presented as standoffish and even mean. The way he softens somewhat for the ones he loves gave him more depth. Coraline was funny and I liked that she gave as well as she took.
All in all this was another great addition to the series. This family, like many others imagined by Ms. Vale, has been interesting and I can’t wait to see what’s next for them.
Complementary copy received and voluntarily reviewed.
May 31, 2022
3.75 ‘You’re Finally Mine’ Stars
Oh boy, Not a Role Model INDEED! Talk about cat and mouse, these two can’t be in the same space without going at each other, but we all know what happens to two opposites… LOL
I love a good enemies to lovers, so Coraline and Tide’s story had me from the get go, but these two, specially Tide as the instigator, they went at it all the freaking time! It was like a permanent itch when it came to one another, that myself, as a sucker for banter soaked up every moment!
I’d been feeling.
And we all knew what feeling did—it made you stupid.
Enemies for more than twenty years, to say that ‘attack’ is their default moment, is an understatement, and I was there for it, really, I just wish that all the ‘going at each other’s throats had an equally amount of vulnerable moments – particularly when it came to Tide’s @ssholery, lol – to counterbalance more the shift in their relationship. Yep, I got Coraline’s jabs because Tide sure pissed me off more than one ;) Another instance that I wished different was Coraline’s sexu@l experience – or lack there of – that considering her age, independence and strength, didn’t match at all with her ‘persona’, so it felt like somehow she’s been ‘pining’ for her bully all along. It’s just my personal preference and take on it, and it doesn’t matter much to the overall story, so just a blip in the absolutely kick@ss romance of these two.
Ms. Vale did it yet again, and she had me enraptured from the first page, in such a way that I couldn’t stop until I finished the whole thing. That’s right, one seat reading, more than justified by this new Crow’s ‘fall’, with plenty of humour, steam and overall bad@assery! And, omg, LLV is killing me with all this Bram and Dorca’s teasing! Already counting down the day for the next Battle Crow’s story!!! <3 <3 <3 <3
“I will love you until I can’t fuckin’ breathe anymore.
I’ll love you when you hate me. I’ll love you when you don’t. I’ll love you until the goddamn stars fall from the sky. And I won’t ever stop.
ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review
Oh boy, Not a Role Model INDEED! Talk about cat and mouse, these two can’t be in the same space without going at each other, but we all know what happens to two opposites… LOL
I love a good enemies to lovers, so Coraline and Tide’s story had me from the get go, but these two, specially Tide as the instigator, they went at it all the freaking time! It was like a permanent itch when it came to one another, that myself, as a sucker for banter soaked up every moment!
I’d been feeling.
And we all knew what feeling did—it made you stupid.
Enemies for more than twenty years, to say that ‘attack’ is their default moment, is an understatement, and I was there for it, really, I just wish that all the ‘going at each other’s throats had an equally amount of vulnerable moments – particularly when it came to Tide’s @ssholery, lol – to counterbalance more the shift in their relationship. Yep, I got Coraline’s jabs because Tide sure pissed me off more than one ;) Another instance that I wished different was Coraline’s sexu@l experience – or lack there of – that considering her age, independence and strength, didn’t match at all with her ‘persona’, so it felt like somehow she’s been ‘pining’ for her bully all along. It’s just my personal preference and take on it, and it doesn’t matter much to the overall story, so just a blip in the absolutely kick@ss romance of these two.
Ms. Vale did it yet again, and she had me enraptured from the first page, in such a way that I couldn’t stop until I finished the whole thing. That’s right, one seat reading, more than justified by this new Crow’s ‘fall’, with plenty of humour, steam and overall bad@assery! And, omg, LLV is killing me with all this Bram and Dorca’s teasing! Already counting down the day for the next Battle Crow’s story!!! <3 <3 <3 <3
“I will love you until I can’t fuckin’ breathe anymore.
I’ll love you when you hate me. I’ll love you when you don’t. I’ll love you until the goddamn stars fall from the sky. And I won’t ever stop.
ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review
June 4, 2022
Coraline and Tide's book
Enemies to lovers/ Bully trope.
These two held nothing back with their jabs and insults,but when the long simmering attraction gives in,this couple was hot AF.I loved these 2 together and Tide was so possessive of Coraline,you could tell he has had feelings for her for a very long time,same with Coraline.
LLV really knows how to amp up the tearfest and she did it not once ,but twice.All I can say is F..k Cancer!
OMG Dorcas and Bram!!! The teasers that this book had! I want their story so so bad.
Up next is Easton and Banger's book.
Loved the epilogue.
Enemies to lovers/ Bully trope.
These two held nothing back with their jabs and insults,but when the long simmering attraction gives in,this couple was hot AF.I loved these 2 together and Tide was so possessive of Coraline,you could tell he has had feelings for her for a very long time,same with Coraline.
LLV really knows how to amp up the tearfest and she did it not once ,but twice.All I can say is F..k Cancer!
OMG Dorcas and Bram!!! The teasers that this book had! I want their story so so bad.
Up next is Easton and Banger's book.
Loved the epilogue.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2022
Holy shit! This one was a roller-coaster from the very beginning and it was amazing.
I just love Tide. Dr. Crow is just the best ever. There were a lot of ups and downs that were just jaw drop-in. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
I just love Tide. Dr. Crow is just the best ever. There were a lot of ups and downs that were just jaw drop-in. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
May 31, 2022
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Coreline and Tide have been something less than friends forever, since he started tormenting her in school. Now they're neighbors and neither is happy about it. She's sassy, mouthy and doesn't put up with his shit, at all. He isn't nice on a good day, doesn't like people, and treats most of them like crap. Then he does something so out of character and saves her. Now the tide has turned and they're seeing each other in a whole new light. They're finding all that antagonism is just masking something quite different. But don't think that means they don't still fight and throw shade at each other, because that's how they roll. But they just realized how they really feel about each other now. Is it love?
Coreline! This woman...she's just so awesome. She's funny, feisty, and doesn't let Tide's bs get to her. I love that she puts him in his place, and that he secretly loves it. Tide was, I'll admit, hard for me to like for awhile, but once he showed his true nature, even if it wasn't something he did often, I could see he was actually a teddy bear. Well, for Coreline and only the people he loved, which are few in numbers, and I decided he was good enough for my girl Coreline. I like this story in the Battle Crows MC series - it's a bit lighter in nature, it's hot as hell, and Coreline and Tide are a fun couple with a snarky, witty enemies to lovers vibe.
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June 2, 2022
I just... don't understand. There are so many good reviews for this book and I am just left feeling as though I have read something completely different from everyone else. Lani Lynn Vale has been an automatic purchase author for me since I first discovered her books but I am thinking of completely abandoning these books after the recent string of disappointments.
This is an enemies to lovers romance between Tide Crow and Coreline. Tide has been Coreline's bully since they were in school together. In spite of being enemies, the two are pretty much constantly around each other, from school, to college, to being next door neighbors and having their work places right next to each other. The two are constantly together and they fall in love.
Tide is beyond a bully. In school, he actually physically injures Coreline frequently in addition to mocking her for the things she is most self-conscious about. They actually have a conversation about this later on in the book. Coreline asks Tide how he always knew what she was most self-conscious about when he would mock her and he says that it just shows that he was always paying close attention to her. This is supposed to be romantic?!?! REALLY!? Oh, wow, I am so flattered that you paid attention to me so well that you were able to make me feel even worse about all the things I already hated about myself. Let me just fall at your feet because obviously we have been in love with each other forever and this is prove. Thank you so much for making my life a living hell because it just proves how much you have cared about me always. What nonsense.
The other thing that I have an issue with is that Coreline is a virgin while Tide of course had so much sexual experience. Give me a break. It made it sound like Coreline had been waiting for Tide this whole time because she has only been dating losers that she would never want to be with physically. In this scenario, I would have hoped that Tide had also never been with anyone or at least not have been so prolific because it really brought home the fact that Tide actively hated Coreline because he not only went out of his way to make her life miserable but he was not even pining over her (in spite of the fact that they implied that beneath the hate Tide has always loved Coreline). Or on the other side, I would have liked for Coreline to have some dignity and be with at least mildly attractive men in her past.
Overall, I just did not understand why either of these characters fell in love with the other. I kind of understood the physical attraction, although even that was kind of half-assed. I would not read this book again. The only reason that I am probably going to continue reading is because I am very curious about Dorcas and Bram (which of course is the last of the series because I feel like everyone feels that same).
This is an enemies to lovers romance between Tide Crow and Coreline. Tide has been Coreline's bully since they were in school together. In spite of being enemies, the two are pretty much constantly around each other, from school, to college, to being next door neighbors and having their work places right next to each other. The two are constantly together and they fall in love.
Tide is beyond a bully. In school, he actually physically injures Coreline frequently in addition to mocking her for the things she is most self-conscious about. They actually have a conversation about this later on in the book. Coreline asks Tide how he always knew what she was most self-conscious about when he would mock her and he says that it just shows that he was always paying close attention to her. This is supposed to be romantic?!?! REALLY!? Oh, wow, I am so flattered that you paid attention to me so well that you were able to make me feel even worse about all the things I already hated about myself. Let me just fall at your feet because obviously we have been in love with each other forever and this is prove. Thank you so much for making my life a living hell because it just proves how much you have cared about me always. What nonsense.
The other thing that I have an issue with is that Coreline is a virgin while Tide of course had so much sexual experience. Give me a break. It made it sound like Coreline had been waiting for Tide this whole time because she has only been dating losers that she would never want to be with physically. In this scenario, I would have hoped that Tide had also never been with anyone or at least not have been so prolific because it really brought home the fact that Tide actively hated Coreline because he not only went out of his way to make her life miserable but he was not even pining over her (in spite of the fact that they implied that beneath the hate Tide has always loved Coreline). Or on the other side, I would have liked for Coreline to have some dignity and be with at least mildly attractive men in her past.
Overall, I just did not understand why either of these characters fell in love with the other. I kind of understood the physical attraction, although even that was kind of half-assed. I would not read this book again. The only reason that I am probably going to continue reading is because I am very curious about Dorcas and Bram (which of course is the last of the series because I feel like everyone feels that same).
May 15, 2022
Omg Tide and Coreline were amazing! I loved the whole hate to love, and that feeling deep down was so much more that neither of them wanted to see. The banter between these two was so funny I laughed out loud a few times. I love that Coreline was such a strong woman. She didn’t need tide to make her that way, she just was. Tide was so sweet even when he wasn’t nice to her. These two had amazing chemistry that I could feel from the start. There were a few scenes that bright tears to my eyes but LLV really puts me back together. I can’t way for the rest of the books in this series. Bram and Dory, I think that book is going to have me chewing my nails off! I can’t wait for it. But Bring on Easton and Banger! I’m excited. 5 stars #2OCCJD
May 30, 2022
OMG! Tide and Coreline's was an entertaining one for sure. They had that love hate kind of relationship going on but, beneath the snipes and snipping, they really love one another and have for forever.
That story at times made you laugh, and other times wanted to make you cry. Coreline has such an amazing personality, she is fun and funny and has this outgoing look on life and soul shines brightly and an all around sweetheart. We loved that sassy mouth of hers, too! She was an easy character to fall in love with. Loved her nickname Elvis, every time we heard it we laughed.
Tide needed to grow on me, his abrasive attitude turned me off at first but, he slowly grew on me, and we realized that he only seemed wicked and sniping and sometimes spiteful with only Coreline quickly realizing it was all a mask covering up what he really thought of the maddening woman! Being secretly in love with her, perhaps? The sexy alpha male grew on us deep down, he had a huge heart and a great capacity to love.
Overall, really enjoyed the story that was funny and full of angst and heartbreak but, also of love and happiness. Let's not forgot the other characters, they were awesome. Country, one of our favorites. Coreline made us laugh so made times and our favorite line of hers "My husband got these for my birthday!" I could just picture her saying that and the shock on that man's face. Priceless!
That story at times made you laugh, and other times wanted to make you cry. Coreline has such an amazing personality, she is fun and funny and has this outgoing look on life and soul shines brightly and an all around sweetheart. We loved that sassy mouth of hers, too! She was an easy character to fall in love with. Loved her nickname Elvis, every time we heard it we laughed.
Tide needed to grow on me, his abrasive attitude turned me off at first but, he slowly grew on me, and we realized that he only seemed wicked and sniping and sometimes spiteful with only Coreline quickly realizing it was all a mask covering up what he really thought of the maddening woman! Being secretly in love with her, perhaps? The sexy alpha male grew on us deep down, he had a huge heart and a great capacity to love.
Overall, really enjoyed the story that was funny and full of angst and heartbreak but, also of love and happiness. Let's not forgot the other characters, they were awesome. Country, one of our favorites. Coreline made us laugh so made times and our favorite line of hers "My husband got these for my birthday!" I could just picture her saying that and the shock on that man's face. Priceless!
May 31, 2022
Oof, these two! They couldn't be any angstier. Coreline and Tide's banter, back and forth, squabbling, and snarkiness are like foreplay, man. These two really represent the phrase that there's a fine line between hate and love. Their chemistry is off the charts and the attraction is so clear. It just makes it kind of humorous to see these two, squabbling only to end up giving in to their attraction. I loved their story. I especially loved how Tide was the first one to realise he was in love with her all this time.
I seriously can't wait for Bram and Dorcas' story. We're again teased with their story in this one. But it's still going to be a while when we get their book.
I seriously can't wait for Bram and Dorcas' story. We're again teased with their story in this one. But it's still going to be a while when we get their book.
June 2, 2022
El 1er libro de esta serie que ame!!! Vamos LLV, sabía que no me ibas a decepcionar 🇦🇷🖤
June 1, 2022
I’ve enjoyed this LLV series quite a bit….till this one. I struggled with both Tide and Coraline - Tide more so. He never won me over and I have a pretty big problem when the Hero constantly refers to the heroine as a bitch. Granted she gave it back to him BUT it just doesn’t scream love to me when that’s his go to name for her. Their bickering got tiresome and childish.
Plus, while I can forgive Tide for his reaction the first time he “ran” from her the second time was just not redeemable. Coraline was constantly overlooking his behavior and it made her appear doormatish.
Bram and Dorcas still have my interest but he has a lot to do to make up for his treatment of her…ALL the Crows do in all honesty and it was nice to see two of them acknowledge that they’ve been unfair to her (Price in the previous book and Tide in this one)
Plus, while I can forgive Tide for his reaction the first time he “ran” from her the second time was just not redeemable. Coraline was constantly overlooking his behavior and it made her appear doormatish.
Bram and Dorcas still have my interest but he has a lot to do to make up for his treatment of her…ALL the Crows do in all honesty and it was nice to see two of them acknowledge that they’ve been unfair to her (Price in the previous book and Tide in this one)
May 31, 2022
Tide and Coraline stole the top spot for me in this series to date.
Enemies to lovers is my favourite Troupe. When you pair that with Lani's wicked humour, one liners and style of writing.. it's a win win for me.
Tide is this deliciously alpha asshole with a attitude and side of sweet that soothes the burn. His need to push Cora's every button had me equal parts frustrated for her sake and crying in laughter at the ridiculousness of their blindness to the sexual tension between them.
He's painfully blunt and unapologetically honest. He's not your typical hearts and flowers kind of sweet but this man gave Cora what she needed. He supported, he owned his shit and he put her first when no-one ever did. I love me a good asshole and Tide proved his worth time and time again.
Coraline is a snarky pocket rocket with the attitude of a 100 Chihuahuas. Her first reaction is to bite first and bark later, especially when it concerns ol rolltide. That man pushed her every button in every way anytime he could. But Cora is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders looking after her siblings and everyone else except her damn self. She despite her snark is loyal to a fault and so damn caring she forgets about herself and her own needs. I loved her. I think she was such a depthy intriguing character I wanted to know more about. I adored her snarky sarcasm. I lived for her chaos and her need to rile Tide up. Oh and her avoidance of any attraction to the enemy. Lol. I died.
These two started off as your classic childhood crush which translated into teasing and fighting.. cause that's young love. Then grew into this ball of pent up frustration that came out in the form of attitude, snark and public embarrassment. It really didn't take long for them to realise they were inevitable and crash together in this all consuming still snarky but also heated ball of sexual chemistry. They are a lusty pair let me tell you. I fucking loved them. I live for the imperfectly perfect couples who call eachother out on their deathly morning breath and rats nest morning hair. Who can bickering and banter and still want to get hot and sweaty with one another in the next breath. These two had that and then some. The epic sexual tension. The all consuming chemistry and the years long connection that evolved into something so fucking precious. They made me happy.
Their story will have you in all kinds of feelings. The frustrating, fascinating and hilarious beginning. The sweet and lusty middle. The heartwrenchly painful and bittersweet near ending and the giant sigh of pure relief and uttersatisfaction at the epic ending that is their crazy rollercoaster of a journey.
Lani never fails. Period. She brought great character development with multidimensional characters that gave me so much life. She gave me a solid story with depth and few surprises that had me on edge. And she teased me with future possibilities on characters that we are dying to know more of!!!.
This is just another fantastic addition to this epic series. I want to say this one is lighter than some others in this series because in some ways it is. However it does have its moments of heartbreak too. But as a whole this one had me laughing so hard and rooting for these characters. If your a lover of the frenamies vibe then this is you're jam.
Enemies to lovers is my favourite Troupe. When you pair that with Lani's wicked humour, one liners and style of writing.. it's a win win for me.
Tide is this deliciously alpha asshole with a attitude and side of sweet that soothes the burn. His need to push Cora's every button had me equal parts frustrated for her sake and crying in laughter at the ridiculousness of their blindness to the sexual tension between them.
He's painfully blunt and unapologetically honest. He's not your typical hearts and flowers kind of sweet but this man gave Cora what she needed. He supported, he owned his shit and he put her first when no-one ever did. I love me a good asshole and Tide proved his worth time and time again.
Coraline is a snarky pocket rocket with the attitude of a 100 Chihuahuas. Her first reaction is to bite first and bark later, especially when it concerns ol rolltide. That man pushed her every button in every way anytime he could. But Cora is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders looking after her siblings and everyone else except her damn self. She despite her snark is loyal to a fault and so damn caring she forgets about herself and her own needs. I loved her. I think she was such a depthy intriguing character I wanted to know more about. I adored her snarky sarcasm. I lived for her chaos and her need to rile Tide up. Oh and her avoidance of any attraction to the enemy. Lol. I died.
These two started off as your classic childhood crush which translated into teasing and fighting.. cause that's young love. Then grew into this ball of pent up frustration that came out in the form of attitude, snark and public embarrassment. It really didn't take long for them to realise they were inevitable and crash together in this all consuming still snarky but also heated ball of sexual chemistry. They are a lusty pair let me tell you. I fucking loved them. I live for the imperfectly perfect couples who call eachother out on their deathly morning breath and rats nest morning hair. Who can bickering and banter and still want to get hot and sweaty with one another in the next breath. These two had that and then some. The epic sexual tension. The all consuming chemistry and the years long connection that evolved into something so fucking precious. They made me happy.
Their story will have you in all kinds of feelings. The frustrating, fascinating and hilarious beginning. The sweet and lusty middle. The heartwrenchly painful and bittersweet near ending and the giant sigh of pure relief and uttersatisfaction at the epic ending that is their crazy rollercoaster of a journey.
Lani never fails. Period. She brought great character development with multidimensional characters that gave me so much life. She gave me a solid story with depth and few surprises that had me on edge. And she teased me with future possibilities on characters that we are dying to know more of!!!.
This is just another fantastic addition to this epic series. I want to say this one is lighter than some others in this series because in some ways it is. However it does have its moments of heartbreak too. But as a whole this one had me laughing so hard and rooting for these characters. If your a lover of the frenamies vibe then this is you're jam.
May 31, 2022
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
You better watch out for people that bounce back from everything that's mean to destroy them. Those were the words that Coreline King learned to live by when it came to dealing with Tide "Rook" Crow, member of the Battle Crows MC, general surgeon, and all-around jerk who lived to make her life a living hell. It all started in high school when he stopped seeing her as a random girl and started to see her as his rival. Together, they became "frenemies" i.e. a person with whom one is friendly, despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry. At least, it started out like that. Everyone always says there's a fine line between love and hate. And at first, Tide and Coreline don't realize how very true that is. Not until Tides get hurt defending Coreline's honor, and Coreline has to fix him because she feels like she owes him. But one night of bad choices leads to a very bit "oops" that will either haunt them for the next eighteen years or bring them together as tight as they ever could be.
This is the story of Tide and Coreline. They have quiet the story to tell and I loved every single second of it. These two have one crazy love hate relationship. They might bicker and "hate" each other but underneath all that fund bickering is some smoking hot passion and they really do love each other and have for as long as either of them can remember. There banter is so great that it will have you laughing out loud. Coreline is one amazing and strong female character. Tide is one of the sweetest characters. So sweet in fact that you could never be mean or rude to Coreline. But can these two get it together and have the life that they both want and deserve together? Well you have to read to find out. I loved every second of their story and it is not one that you will want to lay down much at all.
You better watch out for people that bounce back from everything that's mean to destroy them. Those were the words that Coreline King learned to live by when it came to dealing with Tide "Rook" Crow, member of the Battle Crows MC, general surgeon, and all-around jerk who lived to make her life a living hell. It all started in high school when he stopped seeing her as a random girl and started to see her as his rival. Together, they became "frenemies" i.e. a person with whom one is friendly, despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry. At least, it started out like that. Everyone always says there's a fine line between love and hate. And at first, Tide and Coreline don't realize how very true that is. Not until Tides get hurt defending Coreline's honor, and Coreline has to fix him because she feels like she owes him. But one night of bad choices leads to a very bit "oops" that will either haunt them for the next eighteen years or bring them together as tight as they ever could be.
This is the story of Tide and Coreline. They have quiet the story to tell and I loved every single second of it. These two have one crazy love hate relationship. They might bicker and "hate" each other but underneath all that fund bickering is some smoking hot passion and they really do love each other and have for as long as either of them can remember. There banter is so great that it will have you laughing out loud. Coreline is one amazing and strong female character. Tide is one of the sweetest characters. So sweet in fact that you could never be mean or rude to Coreline. But can these two get it together and have the life that they both want and deserve together? Well you have to read to find out. I loved every second of their story and it is not one that you will want to lay down much at all.
May 31, 2022
Elvis aka Coreline, is a female welder by trade and chaste. She has a dog that’s not actually her dog but lives somewhere else.
Roll Tide aka Rook, is a surgeon and a biker. A stray cat that thinks he’s his cat wandered in on his porch and assumed residence.
Two adversaries from primary school, carried through to their early thirties.
Tide had been the villain in Coreline’s horror show from nine years old and started at primary school. He went out of his way to bully her and make her life miserable to her senior year of high school to the extent she didn’t date a single soul when they were in college.
Tide OR Roll Tide as Coreline refers to him was in an accident in college resulting in prosopagnosia—face blindness. Anyone he met after the accident, he doesn’t, and shan’t ever, recognise. He makes up for this issue by noticing other things such as the way a person walks, their hair, or possibly the clothes that they wear.
Coreline is a unique, quirky character.
“I saw the rat’s nest of hair swirling around Coreline’s face, neck, and upper chest.
Her mouth was parted, and there was drool coming out of the corner of her mouth.
To say that she was a cute sleeper would be a lie.
And she snored.
Quite loudly.
As in, at a few points in the night, I woke up and wondered if she might need to get checked for sleep apnea or an airway obstruction”.
Rook/Tide was in an altercation the day prior, bleeding. Then they had a tryst in a clinic. Without showering, he then left for the hospital to perform surgeries unbathed, all day involving a variety of bodily fluids and germs, arrives home and still hasn’t showered and again, they get busy in the bedroom.
There is an underlying issue of breast cancer and a prior attack.
Roll Tide aka Rook, is a surgeon and a biker. A stray cat that thinks he’s his cat wandered in on his porch and assumed residence.
Two adversaries from primary school, carried through to their early thirties.
Tide had been the villain in Coreline’s horror show from nine years old and started at primary school. He went out of his way to bully her and make her life miserable to her senior year of high school to the extent she didn’t date a single soul when they were in college.
Tide OR Roll Tide as Coreline refers to him was in an accident in college resulting in prosopagnosia—face blindness. Anyone he met after the accident, he doesn’t, and shan’t ever, recognise. He makes up for this issue by noticing other things such as the way a person walks, their hair, or possibly the clothes that they wear.
Coreline is a unique, quirky character.
“I saw the rat’s nest of hair swirling around Coreline’s face, neck, and upper chest.
Her mouth was parted, and there was drool coming out of the corner of her mouth.
To say that she was a cute sleeper would be a lie.
And she snored.
Quite loudly.
As in, at a few points in the night, I woke up and wondered if she might need to get checked for sleep apnea or an airway obstruction”.
Rook/Tide was in an altercation the day prior, bleeding. Then they had a tryst in a clinic. Without showering, he then left for the hospital to perform surgeries unbathed, all day involving a variety of bodily fluids and germs, arrives home and still hasn’t showered and again, they get busy in the bedroom.
There is an underlying issue of breast cancer and a prior attack.
May 31, 2022
So this book was considerably better than Prices book. But at the same time I'm starting to feel like this series is a bit bland and boring. I guess I just expected more out of this series.
So Tide and Coreline have supposedly been "Frenemies" for year's. Starting all the way back in high school. Look I have No issues with Frenemies/Enemies to lovers stories. BUT there has to be a reason, and for Tide and Coreline there doesn't seem to be a reason to pick on each other. Nor does Mrs. Vale give a good explanation of why they became frenemies.
They just kind of seem to now be 2 Adults who like to insult each other to get a rise out of each other. A good example: they little boy who likes a girl but doesn't know how to show it. So he pulls her pigtails.
But instead Tide and Coreline use barbs at each other so they'll pay attention to each other. I mean I guess it works for them.
I'm saying I didn't enjoy this book. Like I said it was much better than Prices book. There were definitely some laugh out loud moments for me. But saying that, like I said above there's something missing from this series. I guess I just expected more from Cannel's brother's. I mean Easton's book is coming up next and I love Easton's character, but I don't have much hope for the book.
I know Mrs. Vale loves to bang out books month after month, year after year to satisfy her readers. But I'm starting to wonder if having books come out so quickly is effecting there quality.
I'm giving this book 4 Stars out of 5!!!
**I received a ARC of this book for my honest opinion**
So Tide and Coreline have supposedly been "Frenemies" for year's. Starting all the way back in high school. Look I have No issues with Frenemies/Enemies to lovers stories. BUT there has to be a reason, and for Tide and Coreline there doesn't seem to be a reason to pick on each other. Nor does Mrs. Vale give a good explanation of why they became frenemies.
They just kind of seem to now be 2 Adults who like to insult each other to get a rise out of each other. A good example: they little boy who likes a girl but doesn't know how to show it. So he pulls her pigtails.
But instead Tide and Coreline use barbs at each other so they'll pay attention to each other. I mean I guess it works for them.
I'm saying I didn't enjoy this book. Like I said it was much better than Prices book. There were definitely some laugh out loud moments for me. But saying that, like I said above there's something missing from this series. I guess I just expected more from Cannel's brother's. I mean Easton's book is coming up next and I love Easton's character, but I don't have much hope for the book.
I know Mrs. Vale loves to bang out books month after month, year after year to satisfy her readers. But I'm starting to wonder if having books come out so quickly is effecting there quality.
I'm giving this book 4 Stars out of 5!!!
**I received a ARC of this book for my honest opinion**
November 14, 2022
"I hate everything about you. Why do I love you?" -Three Days Grace & Tide Crow (probably)
Hmmm. So, if you combine It Happens with a dash of Hail Mary and some Battle Crows MC Series seasoning, you get Not a Role Model--a real, good 'ole Texas treat. It's not quite as dark as the previous book, but it's not all fun and games like Make Me Your Villain was. Some fun, some crying. Some laughter, some "WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME AGAIN, LLV?" HA! If you like a good enemies to lovers story, this one is a treat. It has some minor external conflict with other characters, and obviously, there is the relationship drama. But, woah, that conflict toward the end will give you whiplash after you do a doubletake when you realize what is about to happen. Good stuff.
Coreline King grew up with Tide ‘Rook’ Crow always messing with her. First, it was in high school, and THEN, he followed her off to college. He made her life miserable with the teasing and the joking. He's just generally an a$&hole with her, so she dishes it right back. It's unfortunate that they end up becoming neighbors after Tide buys a home, and the spat start right back up again. It's when Coreline winds up in Tide's ER that things change. She has a problem with a biker, and oh yeah, he has his own MC. But this turn of events sets into motion something new and dangerous: a new relationship, full of risks, and something lurking on the horizon that neither of them see coming.
Tide Crow has always enjoyed giving Coreline s%!t. He's been doing it for years and enjoying every minute of it. He pretends he doesn't like her, but he knows deep down that he has always wanted her. That doesn't mean he's going to do anything about it, though. Their history is too volatile. However, when Coreline stumbles into the ER, dazed and confused, he finds out that a biker from an unknown club came into her place of work, threatened, and hit her. Now, he's out for revenge, and he'll do whatever he needs to do to protect her. He just didn't think that him punching out the a-hole would have him and Coreline ripping each other's clothes off. And he doesn't want this to be a one time thing either.
I can see why some people didn't like Tide. He may have been one of the biggest alphaholes we've had in a while. However, it was all teasing banter. He wasn't a true d-bag like let's say a Reed Hale, who banged our poor Krisney on his gyno table and left without a word. Or maybe a Lachlan Downy, who wouldn't even look at Memphis at a BBQ because he was sulking. And don't get me started on the Uncertain Saints. Most of them are just AWFUL. I mean, Griffin literally spent the whole book away from Lenore and only coming back every few days to screw her at night. Yeah. So. Tide's looking like a peach right now, isn't he? That's right. He's looking pretty good right now because even though he banters, he always has Coreline's back. No abandoning. He's there. It's very Zee and Jubilee-esque.
My biggest issue is that early on in the book freaking Dr. Tommy Tomirkanivov aka "Dr. Bones" is just like working at a hospital in Texas when he should be in Alabama. Why aren't you in Alabama with your club , Tommy? Huh? Because I honestly can't remember what happens at the end your book, and I'm NOT reading it right now. Is it because of your daughter's Olympics' stuff? Only thing I can think of. GRRRR. I...must...go...back...through...
Okay. I do need to get back on track. The book was entertaining. I don't think it's the strongest in this series, but it was good. (We all know what we really want is Bram & Dorcas' story. Like, seriously. I don't like waiting. *Looks at watch.* Nope. Still not time yet.) The way conflict was brought in and out was both weird and interesting at the same time. We'd get a jerk boyfriend and then a biker and then this and then that. There was no cohesive threat to them. I would think that would tick me off. But the more that I think about it, the more I realize it emphasizes their relationship the most: they might give each other hell, but they have each other's back. And I do think that Tide did do some growing there as well. So, yeah. Good times and a good book.
Battle Crows MC Series
-Review of Always Someone's Monster
(Battle Crows MC #1)
-Review of Make Me Your Villain
(Battle Crows MC #2)
-Review of Rattle Some Cages
(Battle Crows MC #3)
-Review of Not a Role Model (Battle Crows MC #4)
-Review of Get Tragic (Battle Crows MC #5)
-Review of Strange and Unusual (Battle Crows MC #6)
-Review of Never Trust the Living (Battle Crows MC #7)
Hmmm. So, if you combine It Happens with a dash of Hail Mary and some Battle Crows MC Series seasoning, you get Not a Role Model--a real, good 'ole Texas treat. It's not quite as dark as the previous book, but it's not all fun and games like Make Me Your Villain was. Some fun, some crying. Some laughter, some "WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME AGAIN, LLV?" HA! If you like a good enemies to lovers story, this one is a treat. It has some minor external conflict with other characters, and obviously, there is the relationship drama. But, woah, that conflict toward the end will give you whiplash after you do a doubletake when you realize what is about to happen. Good stuff.
Coreline King grew up with Tide ‘Rook’ Crow always messing with her. First, it was in high school, and THEN, he followed her off to college. He made her life miserable with the teasing and the joking. He's just generally an a$&hole with her, so she dishes it right back. It's unfortunate that they end up becoming neighbors after Tide buys a home, and the spat start right back up again. It's when Coreline winds up in Tide's ER that things change. She has a problem with a biker, and oh yeah, he has his own MC. But this turn of events sets into motion something new and dangerous: a new relationship, full of risks, and something lurking on the horizon that neither of them see coming.
Tide Crow has always enjoyed giving Coreline s%!t. He's been doing it for years and enjoying every minute of it. He pretends he doesn't like her, but he knows deep down that he has always wanted her. That doesn't mean he's going to do anything about it, though. Their history is too volatile. However, when Coreline stumbles into the ER, dazed and confused, he finds out that a biker from an unknown club came into her place of work, threatened, and hit her. Now, he's out for revenge, and he'll do whatever he needs to do to protect her. He just didn't think that him punching out the a-hole would have him and Coreline ripping each other's clothes off. And he doesn't want this to be a one time thing either.
I can see why some people didn't like Tide. He may have been one of the biggest alphaholes we've had in a while. However, it was all teasing banter. He wasn't a true d-bag like let's say a Reed Hale, who banged our poor Krisney on his gyno table and left without a word. Or maybe a Lachlan Downy, who wouldn't even look at Memphis at a BBQ because he was sulking. And don't get me started on the Uncertain Saints. Most of them are just AWFUL. I mean, Griffin literally spent the whole book away from Lenore and only coming back every few days to screw her at night. Yeah. So. Tide's looking like a peach right now, isn't he? That's right. He's looking pretty good right now because even though he banters, he always has Coreline's back. No abandoning. He's there. It's very Zee and Jubilee-esque.
My biggest issue is that early on in the book freaking Dr. Tommy Tomirkanivov aka "Dr. Bones" is just like working at a hospital in Texas when he should be in Alabama. Why aren't you in Alabama with your club , Tommy? Huh? Because I honestly can't remember what happens at the end your book, and I'm NOT reading it right now. Is it because of your daughter's Olympics' stuff? Only thing I can think of. GRRRR. I...must...go...back...through...
Okay. I do need to get back on track. The book was entertaining. I don't think it's the strongest in this series, but it was good. (We all know what we really want is Bram & Dorcas' story. Like, seriously. I don't like waiting. *Looks at watch.* Nope. Still not time yet.) The way conflict was brought in and out was both weird and interesting at the same time. We'd get a jerk boyfriend and then a biker and then this and then that. There was no cohesive threat to them. I would think that would tick me off. But the more that I think about it, the more I realize it emphasizes their relationship the most: they might give each other hell, but they have each other's back. And I do think that Tide did do some growing there as well. So, yeah. Good times and a good book.
Battle Crows MC Series
-Review of Always Someone's Monster
(Battle Crows MC #1)
-Review of Make Me Your Villain
(Battle Crows MC #2)
-Review of Rattle Some Cages
(Battle Crows MC #3)
-Review of Not a Role Model (Battle Crows MC #4)
-Review of Get Tragic (Battle Crows MC #5)
-Review of Strange and Unusual (Battle Crows MC #6)
-Review of Never Trust the Living (Battle Crows MC #7)
August 25, 2022
This one had me giggling throughout the book - frenemies throughout their childhood and most of their adult lives; it’s with *surprise pikachu face* that Rook and Coraline realise that their hate is just another word for luuurrrvvvee between them.
Trust me, it’s hilariously adorable and I enjoyed every second of it!
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Trust me, it’s hilariously adorable and I enjoyed every second of it!
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May 31, 2022
5 Stars!
Lani Lynn Vale is back with all the words, the next in her infamous series here and y'all, I was so ready for it. The fourth book in the Battle Crows MC series is ready *squeeee* and you ain't seen nothing yet in this series. I thought I had favorites in this series, I thought my mind was made up, then Lani comes back, delivering a beauty like this one right here and gahhhhh. My heart and these two main mcs'.. Coreline and Tide. They were everything in so many different moments and I devoured their story and it feels like they might have *just* devoured me back.
Not A Role Model was everything I expect when it comes to an LLV book and then some, with that added extra *swoooon*. She has a particular style in writing, one that I personally dig and I can't wait for the next in this series.
I highly recommend this book.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.
Lani Lynn Vale is back with all the words, the next in her infamous series here and y'all, I was so ready for it. The fourth book in the Battle Crows MC series is ready *squeeee* and you ain't seen nothing yet in this series. I thought I had favorites in this series, I thought my mind was made up, then Lani comes back, delivering a beauty like this one right here and gahhhhh. My heart and these two main mcs'.. Coreline and Tide. They were everything in so many different moments and I devoured their story and it feels like they might have *just* devoured me back.
Not A Role Model was everything I expect when it comes to an LLV book and then some, with that added extra *swoooon*. She has a particular style in writing, one that I personally dig and I can't wait for the next in this series.
I highly recommend this book.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.
June 1, 2022
Not a Role Model is the 4th book in the Battle Crows MC series by Lani Lynn Vale. This is Tide and Coreline's story. Theirs is an enemies-to-lovers romance, that started all the way back in high school and has followed them on to adulthood ( early 30s) . Tide is really quite the instigator, making sure to set Coreline off. She definitely gives Tide as good as he dishes out but mentally it affects her. Just know, there's a reason for his actions. Suddenly, things took quite the turn and Tide get protective over Coreline. Get ready for the twists and turns. This story is packed with angst, drama, action, seriousness, explosive chemistry, edgy vibes, steamy passion, romance and a beautiful HEA.
My Rating: 4.5 stars ***********
My Rating: 4.5 stars ***********
June 3, 2022
This story was a little weird for me as I just didn’t feel the romance or the love. I guess the bullying part was well written that I believed it! Again with the cancer bit I’m beginning to think there is an environmental factor going on here some type of cancer cluster?!
Tides weird not recognizing peeps I thought was going somewhere but just a little left field ailment cause LLV doesn’t let any character go unscathed. When she was attacked locked up and ran to tide why couldn’t she lock up and call the police? I’m sure there are some decent cops that could help. I know we needed some conflict to bring them together it just seemed odd to me that your immediate reaction wouldn’t be the police.
I’m also at a loss with relation to her father and his absenteeism as a parent to all his daughters. Anyway, just OK not a favourite but still a great afternoon distraction.🙃
Tides weird not recognizing peeps I thought was going somewhere but just a little left field ailment cause LLV doesn’t let any character go unscathed. When she was attacked locked up and ran to tide why couldn’t she lock up and call the police? I’m sure there are some decent cops that could help. I know we needed some conflict to bring them together it just seemed odd to me that your immediate reaction wouldn’t be the police.
I’m also at a loss with relation to her father and his absenteeism as a parent to all his daughters. Anyway, just OK not a favourite but still a great afternoon distraction.🙃
May 16, 2022
4.5 stars Another winner from the Crows. This was a proper enemies to lovers story and LLV's take on it was just as good as I hoped it would be. This has me in my feels in more than one spot, and I totally fell head over heels for both Tide and Coreline. Cannot wait for more. Again. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own.
May 31, 2022
I liked the relationship between Coreline and Tide and how they move from hate to more. The chemistry was intense, even when they didn't "like" each other and I liked that this wasn't as intense as some of the other books but still had a balance of the humor and seriousness.
June 5, 2022
This one was ok for me. The sniping between Coreline and Tide got old real fast! That seemed to be the basis of their whole relationship, even after they got together. By the end of the book I was glad to be done with it so I didn't have to deal with it any longer.
May 23, 2022
I'm not typically a fan of the enemies-to-lovers romance genre, but LLV turned me into one with this book! Coreline and Tide have known each other since they were young and in school. And they've hated one another. Tide is a surgeon, a motorcycle club member, and Coreline's new neighbor. She is a welder and a mechanic, a very independent woman. Sparks fly between these two more ways than one. When Coreline has a run-in with a bad guy all bets are off. Tide is done. This book was a little different and didn't carry the angst of some other books in the series, but there's some very tough moments for our couple. It was quite a battle of the heart all the way around. LLV surprised me with this great story that contains a very unique relationship. 4 stars!
June 2, 2022
❤❤❤❤❤
I absolutely adore this book!! Tide and Coreline are quite the couple. The banter between these two is off the charts. ❤❤❤❤❤
I absolutely adore this book!! Tide and Coreline are quite the couple. The banter between these two is off the charts. ❤❤❤❤❤
May 31, 2022
Elvis and Roll Tide!!
Angsty from start to finish. These two are at each other’s throats constantly but don’t let anyone else mess with the other or it’s on.
There is a fine line between Love and hate and these two ride that line.
“Roll Tide loves me. What can I say?” I teased. His eyes widened. “Roll Tide? You do realize that Tide went to A&M, correct?
Plenty of humor and explosive chemistry makes this one a page turner.
Angsty from start to finish. These two are at each other’s throats constantly but don’t let anyone else mess with the other or it’s on.
There is a fine line between Love and hate and these two ride that line.
“Roll Tide loves me. What can I say?” I teased. His eyes widened. “Roll Tide? You do realize that Tide went to A&M, correct?
Plenty of humor and explosive chemistry makes this one a page turner.
May 31, 2022
Another fantastic read from this author - and pretty emotional, too!
"You're fighting the inevitable...We've been doing this dance for so long, that you don't know how to not follow the steps."
Coreline 'Elvis' King and Tide 'Rook' Crow have been enemies since they were kids, when Tide used to constantly bully her. She would always give as good as she got but, really, there's a fine line between hate and love. They were in high school together and then Tide followed her to college. Years later, he ends up moving next door to her. They've always rub each other up the wrong way, however, with every snarky interaction between them, there's definitely something more going on beneath the surface. Something that neither can keep denying for much longer.
"That's when I knew she knew. This didn't mean 'nothing'. This meant 'everything'."
This was such an addictive read! I loved the sharpness and heat between Coreline and Tide. It was clear that they was an attraction they both fought tooth and nail against. As we got glimpses of past interactions between them, it was pretty clear that their chemistry was off the charts. This story highlighted Tide's protectiveness and possessiveness when it came to 'his Elvis'. When life took a dramatic turn, my heartstrings definitely felt a vicious tug. This couple were fiery, funny and hot AF. Loved them!
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"You're fighting the inevitable...We've been doing this dance for so long, that you don't know how to not follow the steps."
Coreline 'Elvis' King and Tide 'Rook' Crow have been enemies since they were kids, when Tide used to constantly bully her. She would always give as good as she got but, really, there's a fine line between hate and love. They were in high school together and then Tide followed her to college. Years later, he ends up moving next door to her. They've always rub each other up the wrong way, however, with every snarky interaction between them, there's definitely something more going on beneath the surface. Something that neither can keep denying for much longer.
"That's when I knew she knew. This didn't mean 'nothing'. This meant 'everything'."
This was such an addictive read! I loved the sharpness and heat between Coreline and Tide. It was clear that they was an attraction they both fought tooth and nail against. As we got glimpses of past interactions between them, it was pretty clear that their chemistry was off the charts. This story highlighted Tide's protectiveness and possessiveness when it came to 'his Elvis'. When life took a dramatic turn, my heartstrings definitely felt a vicious tug. This couple were fiery, funny and hot AF. Loved them!
Blog: https://readingwillingable.blogspot.c...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2VN1KU...
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