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 The Fowler Sisters series is one that I have been following since the release of Owning Violet. This series has been kind of lack luster for me - but I wanted to finish reading all of their stories and finally see the resolution of the overall plot arc of the story, in regards to Pilar. 
 Sadly. What I had hoped would be favorite in the series, wasn't. And what I hoped for in a satisfying resolution, wasn't either. Taming Lily left me wholly unsatisfied. (Unlike our characters). 
 If there is one thing Monica is consistent with - it's her hot and sexy scenes. There are MANY - and most are written so well and beyond sexy. Granted, there were a few that left me kind of side eyeing the book and there were also times Max came off SO creepy. But mainly, I can't get over how much sex is in these books without the communication and connection I like to see the characters have and develop before declarations of love are given. The entire series, Taming Lily especially, was full of sex; not having the actual plot come in until around 65%. Yes - I knew Lily was running from something. I knew what Max was doing in Maui. But all of that was placed on hold, for all the sex. 
 Along with that - the writing style isn't one of my favorites; even though I loved it in the second book. With the dual POV, we get almost the same scene from each view, OR the POV will switch to the other character, pausing for that character to explain everything that's happened previously. That's like pausing a movie in the middle to explain everything to that point. No. Wait it out and explain later! (That's the only way I can explain it). 
 As far as Lily goes - I did like her the most of all the sisters. She has the same insecurities as her sisters; but lives out her days as the wild child to keep up with that appearance. I felt like she held a lot of guilt for the harsh feelings she held towards her sisters, not to mention all the Daddy issues. Max, wasn't my favorite. I didn't like how immature his voice was, and the references to his past were never explained; even though it was mention he "screwed up" several times. How? 
 If I were to rate this book purely on the hot sex and sexual chemistry between Lily and Max? It would be a five. It reads as an erotica not contemporary romance to me. If you are looking for a hot and sexy series, I recommend this one. But I don't recommend it for those that like more substance in their romance novels and a strong plot. 
 I received a copy of this book from The Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.*