Complicate Me

The Good Ol' Boys, Book 1

By: M. Robinson

Narrated by: Lauren Sweet, Kyle Filippelli

Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's Summary

It was complicated, it was also just the beginning. A decision. A simple choice. There is always that one moment in life where things could have been different. That one moment where you could have chosen a path that would lead you down a certain road. A different life. It was easier to pretend that we were still best friends, and that she was my girl and I was her boy. Pretending was better than knowing the truth. I. Ruined. Us. I had her. I lost her. I love her. All I did was complicate us.

©2015 M. Robinson (P)2016 M. Robinson

LOVED IT!

The story was beautiful and was beautifully read. It's a must read, listen and love!

This book made me so sad

This book made me sad pretty much through the whole thing. The story was great, maybe a little long but it was told with such emotion that I felt it. I related to Alex on some levels as I hung out with boys growing up and I remember how hard that pivotal moment was that the friendship was no longer simple and you had to learn to share the boys with other girls. I did not have a romantic relationship with any of the boys but it still hurt at times so my heart truly broke for Alex.

Watching Alex grow up I just wanted to scream at Lucas to get his sh!t together and man up but that was what made the story such an emotional one. Hearing the story from both POV helped at times to understand what was going through their head, if it wasn't in dual POV then it wouldn't have made ANY sense.

Great performance by Lauren Sweet and Kyle Filppelli

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

Amazing, emotional, heartbreaking read! Worth it!

If you could sum up Complicate Me in three words, what would they be?

Amazing Heartbreaking. Emotional.

Which character – as performed by Lauren Sweet and Kyle Filippelli – was your favorite?

I loved Alex (Lauren Sweet). She was headstrong and determined. Lauren did an amazing job bringing her to life.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Love is never easy.

Any additional comments?

A great read/audio. It was so worth every minute of it!

My Two Pennies

Absolutely LOVED the narration for this story, the emotions that were heard through made you truly relate to the characters. My heart is with both Alex "Half Pint" and Lucas "Bo" this is a beautifully written story of friends to lovers filled with so many emotional ups and downs that I was in tears on and off throughout the story. Hearing from both of their point of views hit me even harder because you're feeling exactly what they are going though in their minds and hearts. Alex sure has a lot of boys watching out for her no matter what through the years and it's beautiful the connection they all share, the family they've created. There were more then enough times I've wanted to knock Lucas out for his actions but in the end everything happens for a reason and these two find that out eventually.

Death by slow burn...and I loved it!

Me and the slow burn have a complicated relationship. I love to hate them, and I hate to love them. There is no shortcut to being together for Alex and Lucas. There isn't a clearly defined path. There isn't even a hint of a path. This journey to love is like a slow trek through the jungle, slashing your way through with a machete. This is one of those books where I wished I could step inside the story and smack the ever loving crap out of both the hero and the heroine. And some of the secondary characters too. I was warming up the back of my hand for plenty of fictional characters. This story felt like I was like being slowly ripped into two pieces. I'm surprised that when Alex and Lucas did finally find their way together that my Kindle didn't spontaneously combust with the long overdue climax. Yes, that pun WAS intended. Oh, and guess what? M. Robinson is setting you up for MORE. And I bet, just like me, despite the fact that you wanted to scream and cry and throw your Kindle while reading this book, you just can't help yourself but keep on reading about the Good 'Ol Boys. Does that make me insane?
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Better read thru kindle books

I really loved Lucas and Alex’s story even tho I thought it was way to long. I ended up skimming thru chapters. When they finally reached adulthood it was towards the end of the book.
I’d suggest reading it over listening. Personally the narration was horrible. Lauren was nasally and Kyle sounded all wrong for the part. Both were way to slow and I don’t think they captured the characters well.
Sorry but I’ll be avoiding both narrators in the future.

Makes total sense!!

Wow... after reading this story of Alex and Lucas I was left disliking Luke and cheering on Alex. This is a timeless story of falling for your best friend and not wanting tostand up for what you want and take a chance on what could be. But instead going in another direction and dealing with the consequences. Alex is so strong and true with he actions that I found my self screaming at Luke for his cowardice. You can't have it both ways sir! #teamalex
I highly recommend this read! This is definitely a throw your kindle kind of read.

Very angsty!

I enjoyed the story, but felt the angst (which I like) was drawn out too much. The narration was pretty good, but the recording was annoying...it was like it was spliced to pieces very unprofessionally. I started with a newer duology of M. Robinson and her writing is amazing, but I can tell from this one that she has really grown as an author. I am really glad I read this, and I’m on to the next!!!

This was torture!

I am still baffled at the number of 5 Star reviews!

Drawn out and too much angst. And I don’t care how young the main characters are, he is a hurtful moron and she is a doormat!

It was hard to finish.

Too much!

Any additional comments?

I didn't think these kids would ever grow up! This book was torturous. Not sure if I can handle another story if it goes as slow as this one.

I loved it !!!

This was my first book of M.Robinson that made me fall in love with her books and writing skills. Listen to this story was a great experience, I loved it every minute with this audiobook. Great narrating skills from all of the people who read this story for us.