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Tyed (California Love) Paperback – July 11, 2015

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Rock bottom has built way more champions than privilege ever has. Blaire, an underachieving college student with zero prospects and a ton of issues (hey, being the less-successful twin of a gorgeous supermodel would totally do that to you) needs something from Ty. Mixed Martial artist Ty, a soon-to-be Welterweight champion of the Xtreme Warrior League and the hottest guy in the Bay Area, wants something from Blaire. But Ty has a secret. And Blaire can barely even handle his truths. Life is about to throw a few knockout punches at both of them. Can they handle the pain?

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"L.J.Shen has delivered an explosive story. Hot & sexy, but also warm hearted & sincere." - Reviews From The Heart.

"Un-freaking-believable that an author right out of the gate gets something so right." - Carolyn, Goodreads.

"Totally cool story! I couldn't help but want Tyler for my own book boyfriend." - The Literary Vixen.

"I was captivated and devoured this book in no time." - Carol, Star Angels Reviews.

"Tyed was a beautifully written first book!" - B.J's Book Blog.

"I'm DYING to see what happens next in this series. Seriously you have no idea how bad I want the next book in my hands after that ending!" - Michelle, Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews.

"5 Hot and Spicy Stars! Tyed is a delicious, sexy, moving and witty as hell. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend this fun, well-written story" - International Bestselling Author MJ Summers.

"I kick myself for not getting to this book sooner as I found it wonderfully written and just right for my mood." - Kawehi Reviews.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ ljshen (July 11, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0996135618
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0996135610
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.56 x 8 inches

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L.J. Shen is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, and #1 Amazon bestselling author of contemporary and NA romance. Best known for her angsty, dark books and barely redeemable alpha heroes, she writes fairytales with teeth and claws.

She lives in a picturesque beach town with her family, pets and inner demons, and enjoys reading, traveling, cooking and spending time with her grumpy cat.

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Customers love this MMA romance book, praising its hot passion, three-dimensional characters, and humorous musical references that keep the story moving. The writing flows perfectly, and customers find it believable and real, with one review highlighting the strong pull between the main characters. The book maintains a fast pace throughout, and customers appreciate its authentic portrayal of the sport.

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215 customers mention "Enjoyment"210 positive5 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as a light-hearted read.

"I really, really liked this book. In fact after reading it on KU, I bought it and read it again! I loved the interactions between Ty and Blaire...." Read more

"...Overall, this was a great, enjoyable read...." Read more

"...It was an unusual experience to read scenes/passages that describe the loval area, to which I am very familiar with...." Read more

"...It was sweet, intense, fun, flirty, and humorous. Then I did a mental double-take and tried to figure out where we veered off the path...." Read more

122 customers mention "Romance"106 positive16 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this MMA-themed book, describing it as an adorable love story with hot passion.

"...Ty was fantastic at the growly, sexy, intense alpha male thing. I loved that he pursued Blaire so thoroughly right after their first meeting...." Read more

"...Both character were so loveable!!! Blair is such a sweet person and you actually make the journey to this wild crazy world with her...." Read more

"...Together they were hot and sweet and messy and fun. I love how we are seeing the development of their relationship and also of the characters...." Read more

"...She meets the hot Tyler Wilder, who is a known player. Love how their relationship grows, and the HEA." Read more

92 customers mention "Character development"76 positive16 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly the heroine, with one customer noting the strong pull between the main characters and another appreciating the three-dimensional portrayal.

"...As much as I loved the characters, I wanted to feel more during these critical moments...." Read more

"...be a deal breaker, and I like the fact that the author had a secret that really made the heroine, and thus the reader, think about decisions people..." Read more

"...Both character were so loveable!!! Blair is such a sweet person and you actually make the journey to this wild crazy world with her...." Read more

"...Blaire was great, funny,sweet, smart and sassy heroine. The kind that you don't want to smash in the face, you know?? They are rare !..." Read more

67 customers mention "Humor"67 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with plenty of giggles and musical references that keep things moving.

"...These characters were real and approachable. Blaire is funny, and I found myself really laughing out loud at some of her inner and outer musings...." Read more

"...It was sweet, intense, fun, flirty, and humorous. Then I did a mental double-take and tried to figure out where we veered off the path...." Read more

"...Blaire was great, funny,sweet, smart and sassy heroine. The kind that you don't want to smash in the face, you know?? They are rare !..." Read more

"...There were a few cliche parts but some were unexpected. It was funny, steamy, and my favorite part - there was an HEA...." Read more

61 customers mention "Writing quality"56 positive5 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting that it flows perfectly and is an amazing job of storytelling.

"...I loved it!!!! It was such a fun, fluent read and I just couldn’t put the book down...." Read more

"...Like yeaah this is right up my alley, writing is amazing and pulls you right in. But that disappeared, don't get me wrong I still loved it...." Read more

"...A really great story with some strong characters. The writing flowed perfectly. I was really entertained. Bring on the next book in the series...." Read more

"...into the story immediately and it's written well, actually it's written well enough but I HATE authors who overuse comments in brackets, it annoys..." Read more

40 customers mention "Pacing"30 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with several noting its good flow, and one mentioning it moves at a fast pace, while another completed it in one night.

"...Together they were hot and sweet and messy and fun. I love how we are seeing the development of their relationship and also of the characters...." Read more

"...This makes the characters very real and unique. Found few other things noteworthy/ unique that made me like the book even more...." Read more

"...between the main characters and it seemed superficial and too swift for me, unlike her other books that I loved...." Read more

"...Blaire and Tyler are a perfect example of opposites in every way shape and form. Tyler is a brooding, ego manic...." Read more

21 customers mention "Angst level"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's emotional depth, with its sad moments and sassy attitude, and one customer notes the hero's sarcastic personality.

"...When's book and this one was no different it was super heartbreaking and so darn good the characters flow I mean you can't get characters to flow..." Read more

"...Good writing, angst, and a sweet guy!" Read more

"...Make sense? I liked Ty’s character, he had that bad boy vibe I find appealing in my main characters...." Read more

"...everything you could want in a book plenty of love,laughter, and enough angst to use up half a box of Kleenex...." Read more

17 customers mention "Authenticity"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book authentic, describing it as believable and honest, with one customer noting its thorough plotting.

"...And this one was totally believable and not convoluted like so many big reveals...." Read more

"...This book was so genuine, realistic and authentic to the sport!!! L.J Shen had done a great research and it shows!!!!!..." Read more

"...Blaire was great, funny,sweet, smart and sassy heroine. The kind that you don't want to smash in the face, you know?? They are rare !..." Read more

"...loved that the author takes us on a real relationship journey, it is believable, it's not to instant or to slow paced...." Read more

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G. Brown
Want more Ty and Blaire
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
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I really, really liked this book. In fact after reading it on KU, I bought it and read it again! I loved the interactions between Ty and Blaire. You could really “see” Ty’s walls come down as he began to trust her, and her feelings progressed in leaps and bounds too. And the major conflict they had to face was believable in when viewed against the backdrop of current WWE politics. If anything I think this story could have been much meatier in terms of addressing the sordid underbelly of the sport, and the way professional wrestling and MMA do not take care of their fighters...many don’t have insurance so they fight injured. Many are broke. The number of head traumas is massive. Early death and suicide are rampant in the sports. Throw these factors into the pot with sex scandals, illegal betting, Ty’s jealous temper and poor family history, Blaire’s insecurities, over enthusiastic female fans and it’s pretty easy to see there is a lot more here that can be used for another book. Finally there is really only one love scene in the book and it is rather sparse. As much as I loved the characters, I wanted to feel more during these critical moments. This author hasn’t ever shied away from sexual heat in her other books so the lack of it here is surprising. But in the end, its how Ty lets all of the macho posturing and bull go and allows himself to be vulnerable to someone for the first time in his life that makes me melt. You can feel how broken he really is underneath his persona and how much he wants to be loved by a good woman who can help him be a better man.

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Really Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2015
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I have been in a terrible book slump lately. I have had such high hopes for the books I have purchased and then I am seriously disappointed!! So, I am not sure if I liked this book because I went in with no expectations or if it was just that good...after mulling it over for a while, I think credit is due to the author for writing a book that pulled me out of my slump!!

The blurb was a nice brief over view of what the book had in store, so I won't rehash here too much, but I can say, I did not see the "secret" that Ty had coming. Kudos to the author. So many books right now have a big secret or big reveal that I always guess but I didn't see this one coming. And this one was totally believable and not convoluted like so many big reveals. For some people, it may be a deal breaker, and I like the fact that the author had a secret that really made the heroine, and thus the reader, think about decisions people make, how we live with those decisions, and how we learn to forgive. And most importantly, when we have to learn that forgiveness may not be something that is ours to give if a person's mistakes were made well before they even met us. What is required then is acceptance of who the person is now, and appreciation for how that person has grown. Great job to the author for adding this thought provoking element. I am being vague of course so I don't spoil the plot!

I liked Ty's character. He is pretty cut and dry. He didn't have the best home life growing up, and is now an MMA fighter because fighting is what he is good at. He has some rage issues, but he is fairly unapologetic for who he is. And the big question is whether or not Blaire can handle who he is. I think the book is more about Blaire, so we see a lot more of her character and get a lot more of her growth, and the author does a good job of laying it all out for us.

I would have liked to see Ty be a little more apologetic for keeping his secret, or have them spend a little more time talking it through, especially since he gave Blaire a hard time for keeping a secret earlier in the book in regards to her BFF Shane hitting on her(which is nothing compared to his secret). Just seemed inconsistent. It would also have been nice for Blaire to hold Shane more responsible for his interference in her relationship and maybe call her sister out for begin so self involved. It would have completed the picture a bit more in terms of her character growth. It also would have been nice if there was an epilogue. These issues didn't take away from enjoying what we were given, but for me it really does make the difference between 4 and 5 stars (and I never give 5 stars!!).

Overall, this was a great, enjoyable read. Blaire was a little annoying sometimes with her stubbornness and judgments, but she was a real character who you can relate to. These characters were not other-worldly beautiful or billionaires or any of that. Blaire is a lot like many 20- somethings that maybe bloom a little late and have no idea what the heck they want to do with their lives. These characters were real and approachable. Blaire is funny, and I found myself really laughing out loud at some of her inner and outer musings. She could pretty easily fit into my group of friends. I think anyone will really enjoy this book!

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Bay Area Native - MMA Friendly!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
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I was tinkled pink in the first few pages of this book! Born and raised in the same area, before I moved away ata the age of 21. It was an unusual experience to read scenes/passages that describe the loval area, to which I am very familiar with. Just driving o the freeways, it’s a trip to know exactly what routes being taken, the freeway number, the magazine she interns at, where she mentions the office nestled int he foothills of Mt.Diablo! Although I try to visit as much as possible back home, it is never enough though. So thank you for letting me visit home in the most unusual way!

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Claudia~Cushin Violeta
A delicious, raging passionate ride.
Reviewed in India on January 19, 2019
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My heart is really so full right now. Ty and Blaire😍😍...well their story makes me want to cry and laugh and really it just made me feel oh so fantastic. It really doesn't matter how the other person is of you really feel that kid of soul crushing, can't live without each other kind of love, then no matter what the hurdles you will always come back to them.
Definitely a must read like all other books by Ms. Shen. She definitely can make you love the arrogant boys deeply. Read this one non stop and still want more of ty and blaire. Loved loved this one.💗💗💗💗

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MMA fighter / inferiority complex girl
Reviewed in France on May 19, 2022
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Blaire does not feel particularly successful in anything, compared to her twin sister. Ty is a promising MMA fighter. Their story is really good.

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Thoroughly enjoyed
Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2020
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This was such a surprising enjoyable read. I didn’t think I would like as much as I did. But I loved the storyline.

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I need a sequel!
Reviewed in Germany on August 14, 2023
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I loved this story, the characters , the banter and the drama. This was a real page turner!
I didn't want to say goodbye to them yet and a sequel would make my day(s)!!

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2025
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Absolutely loved this story, we all have a a past but it's how you get up n fight for the future that matters and this story has it in spades

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