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Now or Never (Iris Boys Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Lucy Smoke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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They can save me or they can destroy me.

For so long I’ve held the world on my shoulders. My sick mom. My draining bank account. My unclear future.

But then they show up.

Four mysterious men.

The leader.

The suit.

The tech guru.

The quiet enigma.

Their intentions are unknown, but one thing I do know is that they we’re now bound together if I want to escape the gutter.

My entire life so far has been based on survival, but they can change everything.

I only hope I don’t get burned before it’s all over.

***This is a why choose title***

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    Iris Boys
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076DXL2HV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 29, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0D6YTC2JC
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Lucy Smoke, also known as Lucinda Dark for her fantasy works, has a master’s degree in English and is a self-proclaimed creative chihuahua. She enjoys feeding her wanderlust, cover addiction, as well as her face, and truly hopes people will stop giving her bath bombs as gifts. Bath’s get cold too fast and it’s just not as wonderful as the commercials make it out to be when the tub isn’t a jacuzzi.

When she’s not on a never-ending quest to find the perfect milkshake, she lives and works in the southern United States with her beloved fur-baby, Hiro, and her family and friends.


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Customers enjoyed the book and found it a fun read. They were intrigued by the storyline and liked the characters, describing them as realistic and strong. The book was described as a great start to a new series with good ideas for future books. Readers appreciated the contemporary content and slow-burn pacing. However, opinions differed on the writing style and pace - some found it decent and well-done, while others felt words were wasted.

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27 customers mention "Enjoyment"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it an engaging contemporary read with likable characters. The book is described as sweet, sassy, and worth buying.

"I devoured this book! All 4 of the Iris men are just delicious. I just love the way each man takes care of Harlow in different ways...." Read more

"This was such a fun read! Once I started, I couldn't put it down...." Read more

"...Absolute masterpiece!!!!" Read more

"This was a great read and start to a new series. I loved it." Read more

22 customers mention "Storyline"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find the setup interesting and realistic, with drama, action, and a lovable main character. The book draws them in and keeps them hooked from start to finish with its slow-burn romance that builds anticipation.

"...PS. The epilogue with Harlow and her mom had me in tears. The epilogue is the best I've read in a while it kept me wanting more but not pissed off..." Read more

"This book really sucked me in from the start. I liked the idea of a secret organization and I liked the characters...." Read more

"...It even got me in the feels a little and the storyline besides the relationship building stuff, was good!..." Read more

"...I enjoyed the story line, but there were a few errors that took me out of the story a few times...." Read more

18 customers mention "Character development"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters and storyline. They find the female character strong and relatable. The boys are also appreciated for their individual qualities. The real-life struggles faced by Harlow are intriguing.

"...I also love Harlow's character because she speaks her mind and does what she feels she needs to do. I always love strong fmc's...." Read more

"...Once I started, I couldn't put it down. I loved each guy individually, but you could feel connection with each other also ...." Read more

"...The characters all have their own personalities and keep their own in the book. But I have to admit I have a little bookboyfriend crush on Marv...." Read more

"...I liked the idea of a secret organization and I liked the characters. I especially loved that the relationships built over time...." Read more

7 customers mention "Series development"7 positive0 negative

Customers like the series development. They say it's a good start to a new series by Lucy Smoke, with plenty of ideas for future books.

"...way let me start with the review of this new RH author's amazing start to an amazing series...." Read more

"This was a great read and start to a new series. I loved it." Read more

"...is excellent, the characters all likeable, and there's plenty to build a great series upon. Well done, Lucy Smoke, well done indeed!" Read more

"...This start of a series seems very promising and book two could not be in my hands soon enough!!" Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They say it's a contemporary take on a slow-burning romance novel. They find it a better, more fleshed-out version of Ghost Bird that gives off an older, mature Ghost Bird Academy vibe.

"So far seems like a better written and more fleshed out version of Ghost Bird...." Read more

"Such a good contemporary RH. Slow burn. Absolutely love the conviction, strength and determination of the FMC...." Read more

"...Can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Perfect slow burn RH!!" Read more

"Oh wow, this have off an older more mature Ghost Bird Academy vibe. Sooooo good!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Contemporary content"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the contemporary content. Reviewers say it's a good RH book and praise the author as amazing.

"...This is a contemporary book about a girl whose mother is dying and has bipolar disorder and she’s just had a hard time at life until some yummy men..." Read more

"NA. Contemporary. Secret Organization. Rh. 4-5 guys. Harlow is 18, works to take care of the bills and her sick mother, all while going to school...." Read more

"Such a good contemporary RH. Slow burn. Absolutely love the conviction, strength and determination of the FMC...." Read more

"I expect great things from this amazing new RH author!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing style"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style. Some find it decent with few grammatical errors, while others feel the writing is basic and words are wasted.

"...Texas or Marv would be a close second. The writing is so well done I hate having to wait until March to read the next one...." Read more

"This storyline had potential for some good. Felt words were wasted most of what was written was I cannot tell you anything you will learn when the..." Read more

"So far seems like a better written and more fleshed out version of Ghost Bird...." Read more

"...I loved the writing style and was intrigued by the story the whole way through!" Read more

6 customers mention "Pace"3 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's pace. Some find it credible and slow, while others think it's a little fast but not unrealistic. The application of the story seems to differ for some readers.

"...It's not ridiculously slow passed where you're begging the author for some lip action...." Read more

"...Overall I think the author has a good story to tell but the application fell short for me." Read more

"...This is a reverse harem, but it is a totally slow build. Each of the characters are described so well and the guys all sound pretty dreamy...." Read more

"...Good book just slow on answers." Read more

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I absoloutly loved this book! Such a great read.Harlow is such an awesome girl. Working her butt off and trying to take care of her ill mother, which hasn't been easy. But she does her best. Then one day two stangers come into the diner she works in, and her whole world changes.The storyline, and where the book takes you is just, fantastic. I love how relatable and real the characters are.
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  • April
    5.0 out of 5 stars The way I flew through this!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
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    I devoured this book! All 4 of the Iris men are just delicious. I just love the way each man takes care of Harlow in different ways. I also love Harlow's character because she speaks her mind and does what she feels she needs to do. I always love strong fmc's. Now on to the next one!
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  • Miranda F
    4.0 out of 5 stars 💙💙💙
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
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    This was such a fun read! Once I started, I couldn't put it down.

    I loved each guy individually, but you could feel connection with each other also .

    The protectiveness they have over Harlow was goal worthy.

    #teamGrayson I hope we see more of him in the coming books!
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  • Jenique Bornman
    5.0 out of 5 stars I expect great things from this amazing new RH author!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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    So if you've read some of the other reviews like I did before I bought the book you probably saw allot of them compared it to the GB series by CL Stone. Well while there is some similarities between the two it's also completely 2 different stories.

    Now that I have that out of the way let me start with the review of this new RH author's amazing start to an amazing series.

    One girl struggling to make ends meet and keep a roof over her and her sick mothers head. One chance meeting ( or is it) with 4 super hot men might just change her life forever.

    I have read quite a allot of RH books now and this one is right up there with the best of them. Lucy gives us a great middle ground with the pase of the book. It's more realistic how they start having feelings for each other. It's not ridiculously slow passed where you're begging the author for some lip action.

    The storyline is well thought out and you can see she has a plan with where she wants to take the characters. The characters all have their own personalities and keep their own in the book. But I have to admit I have a little bookboyfriend crush on Marv.
    Can't wait to see where Lucy is going to take us with this great new RH installment

    PS. The epilogue with Harlow and her mom had me in tears. The epilogue is the best I've read in a while it kept me wanting more but not pissed off because of another cliffhanger it was the perfect ending to an amazing book
    Absolute masterpiece!!!!
    16 people found this helpful
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  • Kimberly B
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas- review for entire series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
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    This book really sucked me in from the start. I liked the idea of a secret organization and I liked the characters. I especially loved that the relationships built over time.

    My problems with the book started when IRIS became a background storyline. It was mentioned every other line in the first book and then just tapers off til it’s non existent. We never really get read into the organization. It’s like it was just forgotten. The FMC is never treated like she’s in the organization or on the team. She complains about it a lot but nothing comes of it. Side characters also just disappear with no resolution like Erika and Josh. The FMC also is constantly “zoning out”. It happens every couple of pages and one of the other characters is always snapping her out of it. It’s just a really repetitive scene .

    Overall I think the author has a good story to tell but the application fell short for me.
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  • Ashly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and really scratches that itch!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
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    That really hit the spot. This was exactly what I was looking for. Girl with a hard time meets guys that adore her and prove that she is worthy. I eat that stuff up! This was a hit for me and I would highly recommend it. I definitely look forward to reading the next one. It even got me in the feels a little and the storyline besides the relationship building stuff, was good! No real spice, just kissing in this one(personally is fine with me).
    4.5⭐️ .5🌶
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
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    This was a great read and start to a new series. I loved it.
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  • Andrea G. Bouchard
    5.0 out of 5 stars From Cinderella to A spunky woman
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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    I really like the idea of a budding young woman is starting a new life ,new job, with four sexy men, wrapped around her fingers. The adventure that would give the 5, a chance to bond as tight knit team. But, the sexual tension between them might, threaten to tear the group apart in the future.
    A great read, looking forward to their adventure.
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  • ajsauer7
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was such a great read and I love all of the guys in ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
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    This was such a great read and I love all of the guys in Harlow’s life. This is a reverse harem, but it is a totally slow build. Each of the characters are described so well and the guys all sound pretty dreamy. Harlow is an action kind of girl who doesn’t take shit and I love being able to read books where the girls are fearless and not afraid of doing what they have to to live. I don’t mean anything gross by that, but she works and takes care of her chronically mom and doesn’t really complain about it. I really like Harlow as the main character. This book is told from Harlow’s point of view as how she sees the world and the events happening around her is vital to the story. I honestly can say that I would have a huge crush on Bell, hands down. Not that the other guys aren’t great, I just like how he is described and then how he acts. Texas or Marv would be a close second. The writing is so well done I hate having to wait until March to read the next one. check out the whole review at underthebookmark .com
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  • Corrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked
    Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2024
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    So many questions but I'm completely hooked. Looking forward to book 2 to get some answers. I love a good slow burn.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2024
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    Thoroughly recommend this author. All her series have strong characters & detailed plots. Genuinely cant put them down until I finish all the available books.
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  • Amazon-Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, can't wait for the next one!
    Reviewed in Germany on January 16, 2018
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    I really enjoyed the book and can't wait for the next one. Harlow is a girl a lot of people can relate to. And the boys ... well let's say i am really jeallous!
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  • Liash
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend!!
    Reviewed in Australia on December 2, 2017
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    Having read other works by Lucy Smoke I was looking forward to this one - and she hasn't disappointed. I was drawn in from the first page and couldn't put it down. I had a mild concern that the story was going to mirror others I've read recently (broken girl with harsh background having to fend for herself, meets group of guys who work for secret agency and want to recruit her for their team, protecting her and falling in love as they go). While the premise is similar, Harlow isn't that broken or jaded, and the guys, while looking out for her, don't overstep and become too protective or want her to stay out of difficult scenarios. They involve her and still want her to fend for herself - thats what they like about her. She is intelligent and questions before acting when it doesn't feel right. The guys are great characters as well. Knix, Bellamy, Texas and Marv are all very different, and I love thst we got to see that and how they all reacted to her as the story progressed. Everything that Iris did was realistic as well - nothing occurred that I wouldn't see as reasonable. In short, I highly recommend this new series by Lucy, and am now eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.
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  • Joy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2019
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    This is my second time reading this book and it just keeps getting better. I love Harlow and her guys. This one has now been added to my reread list for sure, along with the rest of the series.
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