I would just like to start my review of Giving It All by saying....OH MY GOODNESS!!! IT'S LOGAN'S BOOK!!!! FINALLY!! Yes, I know I'm pathetic, but I'm telling you, not noting more about the elusive Logan has been driving me up the wall!

So our story starts with Logan's pure determination to find his friends lost in the Alps, even when everyone told him to stay put, but he ignored them, and snuck into the truck with the Italian rescuers; and that exactly what he did, rescued his friends, just like he had spent most of his adult life doing, rescuing people and putting their lives together, all over the world. Well that's before he found out about a half-sister he never knew he had! But on the way back to DC, he got way laid by a hurricane, but thankfully, he runs into a blast from the past!

Brooke grew up as one of the childhood friends of Logan, going in and out of each other's homes, was second nature to the pair of them. But what Logan never knew was Brooke wanted so much more than being friends! Fast forward to present day, Brooke needs a break! From life and the guilt that she is carrying around with her, and what better respite, that a trip to Dominica! Little did she know that a hurricane would also strand Logan in the same place!

Now SO much more happens after this, heck! I barely even got through the first 2 chapters! But honestly! This is the contemporary book of my dreams! I could literally go on and on about just how amazing the characters, writing or the plot is! But seriously, you just have to buy this book on your e-reader now and devour it, just like I did!

I give Giving It All 5 stars! ( )

Giving It All by Christie Barth
Book #3: Naked Men Series
Source: Netgalley and Purchase
My Rating: 4½/5 stars
My Review:
**Spoilerish for previous books in the series**

For the better of every calendar year, Logan Marsh is unreachable. Though he’s a trust fund kid with no financial need to work, Logan has chosen to spend his life serving as a disaster relief worker for his family’s foundation. Ever since he literally led the rescue effort to find his friends in the Alps, Logan has had a driving need to help others in distress. For the most part, Logan lives out of a duffle bag and beyond the next disaster, Logan doesn’t do much planning for the future. The only regret he has about his life is how much he misses when he’s off the grid. You know, stuff like two of his best-friends getting all attached and entangled in long-term relationships, his father’s illness and impending retirement, and the appearance of a half-sister he knew nothing about. Yeah, you miss a lot when you’re off the grid . . . . .

Brooke Gallagher just can’t seem to get past the heartache she has experienced since the death of one of her students. Everyone, including her therapist and parents have told Brooke it’s time to move on, but she is lost in the fog of heartache. In an effort to “snap her out of it,” her parents sent her on a tropical vacation. Unfortunately, a hurricane blew in just after she landed leaving Brooke sure she’s never going to catch a break. But, the universe has a sense of and need for balance which manifests as Logan Marsh stranded in the same airport as Brooke. Brooke and Logan were the best of friends in high school and she has carried a torch for him ever since. Maybe a girl can catch a break. . . . .

The unexpected reunion between Logan and Brooke starts out as an agreed upon one-night stand. Brooke is on the verge of leaving DC and Logan is just waiting on the next natural disaster to pack his bags for another round of off the grid. But, things don’t always go according to plan which leaves Brooke and Logan spending increasing amounts of time with one another. With Brooke, Logan feels connected to his life in DC and better able to handle some of the huge changes that are happening in his life. Brooke isn’t just a sounding board, but a voice of calm and reason; she helps Logan see things from different perspectives which allows him to move forward. And there’s the spectacular sex 

Brooke cherishes her time with Logan. They have such a long history which makes their relationship comfortable and familiar. Their high school friendship has blossomed into something so much bigger, better and that frightens Brooke to no end. Logan has made it crystal clear, he isn’t a long-term kind of guy and he will be leaving town which just breaks Brooke’s heart. Rather than tell Logan how she feels, Brooke chooses (yet again!) to keep her feelings to herself and hope all will work out for the best in the end.

The Bottom Line: Yeah, the Naked Men series is still going strong with the addition of Logan and Brooke’s story. Logan carries so much guilt that he is nearly crippled by it. Logan’s need to help is in overdrive which causes him to be blinded to alternative ways to help others. For Logan, it takes huge changes thrust upon him and Brooke’s support to help him see he van have it all and not also be selfish. What I enjoyed most about this read is the role reversal. Logan is sort of the drama queen and Brooke is the steadying force that calms him down and helps him see what his life can be if he is open to change. In effect, Brooke and Logan are exactly what the other needs and this makes for a very sweet romance. As you should expect by now, there are also some yummy naughty bits, some drama, and some serious funny in this read. I told you, the series is still going strong  ( )

Received an ARC for honest review for netgalley.Cute book, loved Logan and Brooke it was nice to see friends to lovers book. They had a previous history as friends and always had a crush on each other that neither one of them knew about nor acted on, but were good were good friends and I admired that. It was great to read about the respect they had for each others occupation and lives and not just admiring how hot they looked. I have never read a "Naked Men" book before this one, but it wont be my last, I intend to catch up on the two previous ones before this one came out, I want to see how Logan's friends relations developed, for some reason, after some of the reviews I had previously read I thought they would be shallow. Now after reading this one, I find myself intrigued, and wanting to see for myself, but for some reason, and I can not see it. I also have to say just love reading about a group of friends who stand by each other through out the years, it is encouraging and uplifting. And last by not least great HEA!!! ( )