"ORE 5-150 18-EC C" 5mm Akku-Exzenterschleifer Ø150mm (18V)
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"ORE 5-150 18-EC C" 5mm Akku-Exzenterschleifer Ø150mm (18V)

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"ORE 5-150 18-EC C" 5mm Akku-Exzenterschleifer Ø150mm (18V)Akku Exzenterschleifer mit EMS, LED Kapazittsanzeige und Tellerbremse FLEX ORE 5 150 18 EC C Was ist der FLEX ORE 5 150 18 EC C? Der FLEX ORE 5 150 18 EC C ist ein 18V Akku Exzenterschleifer mit 150mm, 5mm Hub, brstenlosem Motor, Electronic Management System (EMS), LED Akku Kapazittsanzeige und Tellerbremse der kabelfreie Hochdurchsatz Schleifer fr Fllerschliff und Karosseriearbeiten auf der FLEX 18V Plattform. Wer auf der Suche nach einem Akku

Akku Exzenterschleifer mit EMS, LED-Kapazitätsanzeige und Tellerbremse — FLEX ORE 5-150 18-EC C

Was ist der FLEX ORE 5-150 18-EC C? Der FLEX ORE 5-150 18-EC C ist ein 18V Akku Exzenterschleifer mit Ø150mm, 5mm Hub, bürstenlosem Motor, Electronic Management System (EMS), LED Akku-Kapazitätsanzeige und Tellerbremse — der kabelfreie Hochdurchsatz-Schleifer für Füllerschliff und Karosseriearbeiten auf der FLEX 18V-Plattform.

Wer auf der Suche nach einem Akku Exzenterschleifer ist, der nicht nur kabellos, sondern auch intelligent schützt und die Akkukapazität im Blick behält, findet im FLEX ORE 5-150 18-EC C das vollständig ausgestattete Profi-Schleifwerkzeug. Das Electronic Management System (EMS) überwacht Motor und Akku in Echtzeit und schützt beide Komponenten vor Überhitzung, Überlast und Tiefentladung. Die LED-Kapazitätsanzeige zeigt den aktuellen Akkustand direkt am Werkzeug an — kein Rätselraten, wann der Akkuwechsel fällig ist. Die Tellerbremse stoppt den Ø150mm-Schleifteller sofort beim Abheben, die 4-stufige Drehzahlregelung passt das Schleiftempo an den Arbeitsschritt an. Das alles mit 1,23 kg ohne Akku — auf der FLEX 18V-Plattform kompatibel mit allen FLEX 2,5-Ah- und 5,0-Ah-Akkupacks.

  • Electronic Management System (EMS) — aktiver Schutz für Motor und Akku im Schleifbetrieb. Das EMS des ORE 5-150 18-EC C ist ein elektronisches Überwachungssystem, das Motor und Akku kontinuierlich im Blick hält. Bei Überhitzung, Überlast oder zu tiefem Akkustand greift das System ein und schützt die Komponenten vor Schäden. In der Praxis bedeutet das: längere Lebensdauer von Motor und Akku, weniger Ausfälle durch thermischen Stress und ein Schleifgerät, das auch bei intensivem Dauerbetrieb zuverlässig funktioniert.
  • LED Akku-Kapazitätsanzeige — der Akkustand immer im Blick. Die integrierte LED-Kapazitätsanzeige am ORE 5-150 18-EC C zeigt den verbleibenden Akkustand direkt am Werkzeug an. Beim Füllerschliff an mehreren Fahrzeugen täglich ist das ein praktischer Vorteil: Kein Unterbrechen der Schleifarbeit, um den Akku zu prüfen — ein Blick auf das Gerät reicht. Kein unerwartetes Abschalten mitten im Schleifgang, weil der Akku leer ist, ohne dass es der Anwender bemerkt hat.
  • Tellerbremse mit Schnell-Stopp — sofortiger Stillstand beim Abheben des Schleiftellers. Die Schnell-Stopp-Funktion des ORE 5-150 18-EC C bringt den Ø150mm-Schleifteller unmittelbar nach dem Abheben von der Oberfläche zum Stillstand. Beim 5mm-Hub-Exzenterschleifer, der aggressiver schleift als engere Formate, ist das ein direkter Qualitätsschutz: Kein Nachlaufen beim Umpositionieren, keine ungewollten Schleifriefen beim Absetzen auf eine empfindliche Stelle. Die Tellerbremse verhindert, dass ein Moment der Unaufmerksamkeit zu einer aufwändigen Nacharbeit wird.

Praxistipp von Detailing1: Beim ORE 5-150 18-EC C für intensive Füllerschleifarbeiten immer einen 5,0-Ah-Akku verwenden — damit reicht die Kapazität für einen vollständigen Schleifgang an einem Fahrzeug. Die LED-Kapazitätsanzeige im Auge behalten: Zwei LEDs bedeuten Halbladung, bei einer LED den Akku wechseln. Den externen Saugeranschluss Ø27mm nutzen, auch wenn der Staubsack praktisch ist — bei Füllerschliff P120 sättigt sich der Sack schnell, und ein sauberer Schleiftellertellteller sorgt für längere Schleifmittelstandzeit und bessere Ergebnisse.

ORE 5-150 18-EC C — EMS, bürstenloser Motor und FLEX 18V-Plattform im Detail

Das Electronic Management System (EMS) des FLEX ORE 5-150 18-EC C ist das intelligente Schutzkonzept, das diesen Akku Exzenterschleifer von einfacheren Modellen ohne aktive Überwachung unterscheidet. Das EMS misst in Echtzeit die Motortemperatur, den Laststrom und den Akkuzustand. Bei Überschreitung definierter Grenzwerte — Überhitzung durch langen Dauerbetrieb, Überlast durch zu hohen Andruck, Tiefentladung des Akkus — reduziert das EMS die Leistung oder unterbricht den Betrieb kontrolliert. Das klingt nach einer Einschränkung, ist aber der Gegenteil: Das EMS verlängert die Lebensdauer von Motor und Akku erheblich, weil es verhindert, dass die Komponenten in kritische Betriebszustände geraten.

Der bürstenlose Motor des ORE 5-150 18-EC C arbeitet nach dem BLDC-Prinzip ohne Kohlebürstenverschleiß. Im Akku-Betrieb ist das besonders relevant: Ein bürstenloser Motor wandelt mehr der gespeicherten Akkuenergie in Schleifleistung um, erzeugt weniger Verlustwärme und hält die Leistung bei sinkendem Akkustand stabiler als ein bürstenbehafteter Antrieb. Das bedeutet: mehr Schleifminuten pro Akkuladung, und ein gleichmäßigeres Schleifbild auch am Ende des Arbeitsgangs.

Die Kompatibilität mit allen FLEX 18V-Akkupacks (2,5 Ah und 5,0 Ah) macht den ORE 5-150 18-EC C zum natürlichen Bestandteil eines FLEX 18V-Werkzeug-Ökosystems. Wer bereits mit FLEX 18V-Akkus für Sauger, Polierer oder andere Schleifer arbeitet, kann den ORE 5-150 18-EC C ohne Zusatzinvestition in Akkus oder Ladegeräte in den bestehenden Park integrieren. Ein einziger Akku-Ladestand reicht für mehrere Werkzeuge — die Akkus rotieren zwischen den Geräten, während jeweils ein Gerät in Betrieb ist.

Das Gewicht von 1,23 kg ohne Akku ist für einen Exzenterschleifer dieser Ausstattungsklasse mit EMS und LED-Anzeige sehr niedrig. Mit einem 2,5-Ah-Akku liegt das Gesamtgewicht unter 1,6 kg — deutlich leichter als vergleichbare Netzgeräte mit langem Kabel. Bei mehrstündigen Schleifarbeiten mit häufigem Stellungswechsel und unterschiedlichen Karosseriehöhen ist das Gewicht ein direkt spürbarer Produktivitätsfaktor.

5mm Hub, Ø150mm Schleifteller und stufenlose Drehzahlregelung — Schleifleistung im Praxisbetrieb

Der 5mm-Hub des FLEX ORE 5-150 18-EC C ist das Hochdurchsatz-Format für Karosserie-Vorschliff und Füllerschleifarbeiten. Der 5mm-Hub beschreibt eine größere exzentrische Kreisbahn als engere Formate, was mehr Materialabtrag pro Umdrehung und schnellere Flächenbearbeitung bedeutet. Für Füller (P80–P120), Grundierungen (P120–P180) und grobe Schleifarbeiten an Vorschliff-Stufen ist der 5mm-Hub die produktivere Wahl — weniger Überfahrten für denselben Materialabtrag.

Die 4-stufige Drehzahlvorwahl zwischen 8.000 und 20.000 min⁻¹ gibt dem Anwender die Kontrolle über das Schleifbild. Stufe 1 und 2 für Feinschliff und Übergangsbereiche, Stufe 3 für normalen Füllerschliff, Stufe 4 für maximalen Durchsatz auf großen flächigen Bereichen. Die Konstantdrehzahl-Elektronik hält die eingestellte Stufe auch unter variierendem Andruck stabil — bei Karosserieflächen mit wechselnden Wölbungen und Übergängen ein relevanter Qualitätsfaktor.

Die Schnell-Stopp-Funktion des ORE 5-150 18-EC C stoppt den Schleifteller beim Loslassen des Schalters aktiv und sofort. Im Schleifbetrieb mit häufigem Abheben und Neuansetzen — typisch beim Schleifgang über mehrere Karosseriebereiche — schützt das vor unkontrollierten Schleifkontakten beim Repositionieren. Gerade beim 5mm-Hub, der aggressiver anschleift als 3mm-Modelle, ist der sofortige Stopp beim Abheben ein direkter Schutz vor ungewollten Schleifriefen an frischen Bereichen.

LED-Kapazitätsanzeige und Staubmanagement — smarte Features im Arbeitseinsatz

Die LED-Kapazitätsanzeige des ORE 5-150 18-EC C ist ein Feature, das beim intensiven Werkstatteinsatz täglich seinen Wert beweist. Drei LEDs zeigen den Akkustand an: drei LEDs = voll geladen, zwei LEDs = Halbladung, eine LED = Akkuwechsel empfohlen. Dieser einfache, intuitive Hinweis verhindert das Szenario, bei dem ein halbfertiger Schleifgang durch einen leer werdenden Akku abrupt unterbrochen wird. In einer professionellen Werkstatt ist die Planbarkeit des Akkustands eine operative Erleichterung — wann muss der zweite Akku geladen werden, wann ist ein Austausch sinnvoll?

Das integrierte Staubabsaugsystem mit Staubfiltersack und dem externen Ø27mm-Anschluss gibt dem Anwender die Wahl zwischen kabelfreiem Standalone-Betrieb (mit Sack) und angeschlossenem Saugerbetrieb. Die zwei Adapter im Lieferumfang (kurz und lang) ermöglichen die Anpassung an verschiedene Saugerschlauch-Geometrien und -Durchmesser. Der lange Adapter verbessert den Leitungsabstand zwischen Werkzeug und Schlauch — relevant, wenn der Schlauch über das Werkzeug geführt werden soll, ohne die Bewegungsfreiheit einzuschränken.

Für Betriebe, die regelmäßig an Lackflächen mit Schleifstäuben der Klasse L (normale Fahrzeug- und Lackstäube) arbeiten, ist der Staubsack für kurze Schleifgänge ausreichend. Bei intensivem Füllerschliff an mehreren Fahrzeugen täglich empfehlen wir den externen Saugeranschluss mit einem FLEX-Sicherheitssauger der passenden Kapazitätsklasse. Die Schleifmittelstandzeit ist mit Sauger deutlich höher, und die Staubexposition des Anwenders wird auf ein Minimum reduziert.

Vergleich ORE 5-150 18-EC C vs. ORE 5-150 EC Netz — Akku oder Kabel für den Werkstatteinsatz?

Der FLEX ORE 5-150 18-EC C und der ORE 5-150 EC 230/CEE Netzversion teilen denselben 5mm-Hub, Ø150mm-Format, bürstenlosen Motor und Tellerbremse. Der Unterschied liegt in der Energieversorgung und in einigen Features: Der 18-EC C hat EMS, LED-Kapazitätsanzeige und ist kabellos. Der Netz-ORE 5-150 EC hat 400W Netzleistung ohne Ladeunterbrechungen und einen anderen Staubauffangmechanismus (Filterpatrone).

Der Akku Exzenterschleifer ORE 5-150 18-EC C ist die bessere Wahl für: mobile Fahrzeugaufbereitung und Außeneinsätze ohne Stromanschluss, Werkstätten mit FLEX 18V-Ökosystem die Akkus teilen wollen, und Betriebe, die Wert auf EMS-Schutz und LED-Akkuanzeige legen. Der ORE 5-150 EC Netz ist die bessere Wahl für: stundenlanges Schleifen ohne Ladepause, feste Werkstattplätze mit direkter Netzversorgung, und Betriebe ohne vorhandene FLEX 18V-Infrastruktur.

Ergänzend zum Exzenterschleifer-Format ist der FLEX OSE 2-70x198 18-EC Akku-Schwingschleifer das ideale 18V-Pendant für Kanten, Säulen und geometrisch anspruchsvolle Bereiche in der Karosserie. Beide Werkzeuge teilen die 18V-Akkuplattform und ergänzen sich als vollständiges kabelloses Schleifpaar: ORE 5-150 18-EC C für Flächen und Wölbungen, OSE 2-70x198 18-EC für Kanten und Geometrien — dieselben Akkus, derselbe Lader, maximale Systemkonsistenz.

FLEX ORE 5-150 18-EC C kaufen — der Akku Exzenterschleifer mit EMS und LED-Akkuanzeige

Der FLEX ORE 5-150 18-EC C ist die vollausgestattete Lösung für alle, die im Karosserie- und Detailingbereich kabelfrei und intelligent schleifen wollen. EMS-Schutz für Motor und Akku, LED-Kapazitätsanzeige, Tellerbremse, 5mm-Hub, bürstenloser Motor, 4-stufige Drehzahlregelung — das ist kein Basis-Akkuschleifer, sondern ein Profi-Werkzeug mit durchdachtem Schutzsystem.

Die LED-Kapazitätsanzeige und das EMS zusammen sind das Feature-Paket, das dieses Werkzeug im professionellen Dauerbetrieb besonders zuverlässig macht. Kein Rätselraten beim Akkustand, kein Überhitzen durch zu intensiven Dauerbetrieb, kein Tiefentladen des Akkus — das System schützt die Investition und macht den Betrieb planbarer. Für Werkstätten, die täglich mit mehreren Fahrzeugen arbeiten und auf Werkzeugausfälle angewiesen sind, ist das EMS eine relevante Betriebssicherheit.

Im Lieferumfang: Staubsack (534188), Adapter kurz (532094) und Adapter lang (532095). Akkupacks (2,5 Ah oder 5,0 Ah) und Ladegeräte sind separat verfügbar. Wer das vollständige kabellose Schleif-System für die Karosserie aufbauen will, kombiniert ORE 5-150 18-EC C mit dem ORE 3-150 EC als Netz-Abschlussschleifer für feinen Klarlackschliff oder mit dem Akku-Schwingschleifer für das geometrisch komplettierte Schleifprogramm — und schafft damit eine professionelle Werkzeugkombination, die alle Schleifphasen von Füller bis Poliervorschliff lückenlos abdeckt.

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Absolutely the best in the series so far!
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I've been wanting to get Dean's book since we met him in The Deal, and let me tell you, this book did NOT disappoint! Dean is the playboy of the hockey team, he doesn't do relationships, and he just takes life as it goes. Allie is Hannah's best friend and roommate, and is a relationship type of girl. When she realizes her and her boyfriend are moving in separate directions and she can't do it anymore she breaks up with him. When she needs a place to hide out, Garrett offers up his house while they are away. She never expected that weekend to change everything for her. Dean and Allie definitely have amazing chemistry, but one night together doesn't change things for them, or does it? Dean can't get Allie out of his head, and Allie knows she can't do a casual hookup, but they can't seem to keep away from one another. I loved how Dean finally wore Allie down, and how Allie finally got to have someone with her that understood her and was just as adventurous as she was. I don't agree with how she didn't want anyone to know about them, but I think the way everyone found out was perfect for them. Dean and Allie's "relationship" is full of emotions, and you can slowly see this turning into something way more than what they thought it would be. Dean is amazing with Allie, he's supportive of her, he cares about her, and he's insanely jealous of anyone who dares look at her. Allie is loving how Dean makes her feel, and is also a huge supporter of his. For once in his life Dean opens up about himself and you can tell how nervous he was telling her about his ex, and everything involving the fall out of that situation. Their escapades are hilarious and sexy all at once. I loved watching them during Thanksgiving with Beau and his sister, where you can see that things definitely changed for them. I also adored their watching of the french soap opera, and all the little things they did together. Not only does this book have a true romance that you can't help but fall in love with these amazing characters, but there are some absolute laugh out loud moments. When Logan walks in on Dean and "Winston" I spit my drink out I was laughing so hard. Also the hilarious Twilight references on imprinting! There is also a very serious aspect to this book that had me in tears. My emotions were definitely all over the place while reading this book, and I must say I think I love Dean more than Garrett, and he's been sitting at the top of my BBF list for a long time! It's been a long time since I've read a book that I absolutely loved both of the main characters. I felt so connected to them, and their group of friends, that I thought I was right there with them experiencing their love, their laughs, and their heartbreak. This book definitely took me on one hell of a ride. I can't remember laughing so hard one moment, swooning and falling in love, and then balling my eyes out, only to have my heart put back together at the end. This is a beautifully written story and I could NOT put it down. I am definitely looking forward to Tuck's book, especially with the bomb-shell he dropped at the end of Dean's story! Even though this book can be read as a stand-alone, I highly suggest reading each of the previous two books in this series, so you can get a good feel of how much Dean has changed since we met him, as well as how the group dynamic works. Each one of the books are 5 star reads, and trust me, you will definitely fall in love with Garrett, Logan and Dean!
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The Good, The Bad and Everything In Between
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Another excellent entry: The Off-Campus series is among the very, very best in new adult romance and there is little that isn’t done well in this entry. Dean DiLaurentis is charged with watching out for Allie, Hannah’s roomie, one weekend while everyone is gone for various reasons - with, of course, the obligatory threats to his penis if he were to touch Allie. She’s just gone through a painful breakup with her boyfriend from book one, since they’ve had a fairly tempestuous relationship, she needs some time away from her apartment, where he’s been trying to get her to change her mind. Of course, Allie and Dean are young, hot, single and there’s tequila. When you do the math, it’s fairly obvious that yes, Slot A goes into Tab B, and yes, romance happens. I love their banter, the humor throughout really establishes these characters and their friendships and makes the ride all the more enjoyable. Speaking of riding... Dean’s what I expected: Dean’s the manho who beats all the previous manhoes in this series. He makes no apologies and I loved that he didn’t. He’s intrigued with Allie but he isn’t in love from the moment he lays eyes on her. When he falls, though it’s hard and it’s clearly life-altering. His moments with his friend Beau when they discuss his issues with little Dean (I can’t stop giggling at that silliness) were priceless. He has a good journey towards adulthood, though I was saddened by the events that led to this character growth. It was the perfect (sad yet realistic) touch of bitter to make the sweet all the richer. Allie was a surprise: I’ll admit, this is mostly because I didn’t remember her. Allie isn’t a big part of the first book and what I did remember of her was a bit flaky. I loved getting to know her and seeing what made her tick and as with Ms. Kennedy’s previous heroines, there is more than meets the eye. She’s concerned about being slut-shamed by the prospect of no-strings sex, considering she’s only ever been in committed, long term relationships, so I love that she has to learn to accept that there’s nothing wrong with two consenting adults doing what they want to do, damn public opinion. I found it an interesting twist that the only person truly slut-shamed is Dean, by other men and women. Beats played out as I expected: If I have any issues with this is, while it is entertaining, charming, and funny, it also felt the same as the earlier books, which were also entertaining, charming and funny. When the quality is so high, that’s not a horrible thing, but I can’t help but struggle to keep each set of heroes and heroines separate in my mind. That said... I’m really intrigued by where this series is going next: The setup for the next book is markedly different and it has me really eager to see how Ms. Kennedy handles it. The heroine for the next book is NOT in the mold of the earlier women and the hero is a bit of a wild card, since he has been more on the periphery so far. I’m looking forward to seeing what they have to contribute to this universe. The Bottom Line This is an excellent new adult romance with likeable characters, funny banter, hot sex scenes and room for the ‘verse to grow. If you haven’t read Ms. Kennedy’s series, I highly recommend it. **ARC provided by author for review**
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★★★★★ 5
This book will give you ALL of the feels but it is AMAZING!
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⚠️ Spoilers Ahead ⚠️ Full disclosure: I absolutely went back and pulled this book off my TBR because of the show. I had started the series a while ago and loved the first two books, but I couldn't quite get into the third one. After watching the adaptation and finally being able to put faces to the characters, I was completely on board with finishing the series—and wow, am I glad I did. This book was such an amazing read. Yes, it has the classic romance formula we've come to expect from this series: girl falls for guy, guy falls for girl, chaos and feelings ensue. But what made The Score stand out was everything happening around the romance. The character development, the friendships, the family dynamics, and the side storylines made this book impossible to put down. I devoured the entire thing in two days. The biggest highlight for me was Dean's character growth. From The Deal up until now, we've mostly seen him as the stereotypical hockey player—the guy everyone assumes is a dumb jock who hooks up with every girl on campus. But this book peels back those layers and shows who Dean really is. His protectiveness of Dakota and the team, the way he rushed to Allie's side despite the risk of exposing their relationship, his unwavering support for his friends, and the fact that he rarely uses his family's wealth or status to get ahead all reveal a much deeper character. What I loved most is that Dean never felt the need to constantly defend himself or prove people wrong. Everyone had their assumptions about him, and instead of correcting them, he just kept being himself because he knew the truth. There was something really beautiful about that. Allie's growth was equally satisfying. Watching her go from allowing Sean to dictate so much of her life to making her own choices and recognizing that she deserves better was such a rewarding journey. I also loved seeing the friend group continue to evolve. The boys rallying around the girls, supporting and protecting one another's relationships, really drove home the family dynamic that makes this series so enjoyable. And then there's the emotional damage this book inflicted on me. The Dean and Beau storyline absolutely wrecked me. The book spends so much time making you love Beau, his humor, his friendship with Dean, and all of his hilarious drunken moments that when the emotional gut punch finally comes, it hits hard. I remember getting toward the end, seeing that the relationship drama had been resolved, and realizing I still had a significant chunk of pages left. That's never a good sign. Sure enough, those final chapters had me sitting in my room crying like a baby. Beau was one of the first people who brought out the real Dean, and their friendship was such an important part of his story. That entire section broke my heart. Overall, just like the first two books, The Score was absolutely incredible. I loved every second of it. The romance was fantastic, the character development was top-tier, the friendships were everything, and that final reveal? Excuse me... WHAT?! That ending had my jaw on the floor and immediately sent me running to pick up the next book. If you're reading the Off-Campus series and haven't gotten to The Score yet, do yourself a favor and move it to the top of your list. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Easily 5 stars.
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★★★★★ 4
4 stars
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Overall Opinion: This was a fun read. I liked it. The banter and friendship these two had was great, and I loved how Allie knocked Dean off his feet. My main criticisms are that we really didn't need to experience the almost threesome at the beginning. I mean -- we get it...he's a Manho! BUT I didn't need to know descriptive details! The other is that I needed a jump ahead epilogue -- like I always do ;). They had some great things lined up for their futures, but I really wanted to see how it all went for them when they were older. Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Allie and Dean's story. Allie has (yet again) broken up with her boyfriend, and turns to her best friend Hannah (who we met in the first book The Deal). Hannah is out of town with her boyfriend, Garrett, and he offers to let Allie stay at his house to avoid the ex that keeps on texting and saying that he is coming over. That is when she runs in to Dean because he lives with Garrett. They spend the rest of the evening together with Dean being deemed her relationship coach with the job of keeping her from texting/calling her ex and taking him back. They end up getting drunk and sleeping together. Dean is ruined after that night for other women and is hooked on Allie. They start a friendship-with-benefits of sorts that of course turns into more. There are some laugh out loud moments, some sad moments, some sexy moments, and some sweet moments...and the couple get their HFN ending. POV: This alternated between Allie and Dean's POV. Overall Pace of Story: Good. It flowed well, and I didn't skim. The major drama did happen later in the book than usual, so it was cutting it close for things to get back to good IMO, but I felt like it was sufficiently addressed and handled. Instalove:No. They had some good development before they were into love status. H rating: 4 stars. Dean. I was surprised I'd like him so much, but I really did. We got to understand why he was the way he was regarding his sexual history, so that made him a lot more likable. I loved his interactions with the kids, and he was an overall good guy regardless of his past sexual acticities. h rating: 4.5 stars. Allie. I really liked her. She was super sweet, a wildcat in the bedroom, and she was really ambitious. Sadness level: Low/moderate. I had one time that I teared up, but I didn't need tissues and it didn't turn into an ugly cry. Heat level: Moderate. They had great chemistry and had some steamy times (some were just mentions of the experiences so it didn't become just about the sex). Descriptive sex: Yes. Safe sex: Yes. Condoms were used until they were in a committed relationship, and then testing and birth control discussions happened. OW/OM drama: Surprisingly no for OW, but yes for OM. The h's ex showed up and texted trying to win her back. Sex scene with OW or OM: Yes Closure: This didn't have enough closure for me at all. I really wanted a jump ahead epilogue to see their lives when they were older. I would call it a HFN ending (which I think is the norm with this series). How I got it: I paid the $4.99 on Amazon.
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West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 3
Too Many Problems Deterred My Enjoyment
Format: Kindle
Elle Kennedy's was one of my favorite romances from 2015. I loved the progression of the relationship between the two leads and felt that the book handled the issue of past sexual assault really well compared to other books in the genre. Then came . The romance in this story was not as compelling to me, but I appreciated how the author really put thought and effort into portraying the hero's struggle with familial obligations versus the pursuit of his dreams. Both these previous books in the Off-Campus series depict college relationships and the struggles of emerging adulthood realistically--something that I feel is oftentimes missing in New Adult novels. It is rare for me to find books in the genre relatable (ironic, given that I was a college student less than a year ago and should theoretically be the readership these books are marketed to), which makes my enjoyment of Elle Kennedy's books especially precious. I was counting down the days to its release and finished it in a matter of hours. And it was...kind of meh. The published synopsis really does not properly describe the story, so let me first quickly summarize the key points anyone needs to know: Allie is an aspiring actress who is trying to figure out whether she should aim for a television or a stage career. She recently broke up with her on-again-off-again ex-boyfriend and in her heartbreak, she cannot even imagine getting into a relationship with anyone else. She has a one-night stand with Dean, a rich college hockey star, who is only after casual sex. They decide to have a fling, but must keep it a secret because they have many mutual friends. There were so many things that bothered me about this book, I actually had to make a list. 1. The gratuitous scene involving Dean in a threesome with two girls is unappealing and unnecessary. I am not marking this as a spoiler because it is a scene found at the very beginning of the book (2% into the Kindle version) and really does not have a point. I do not understand why this scene was not cut out or at least shortened in the editing process. What does it serve to do? To show that Dean is sexually promiscuous? It is pretty clear to the reader that Dean is sexually promiscuous. He mentions it all the time. Other characters mention it all the time. Girls hit on him and he flirts with them all the time. There is no need for us to read in explicit detail his fun fun times. Perhaps the scene is there to titillate the reader? It just made me feel very uncomfortable because I was wondering the entire time whether these two women were actually into each other or whether they were merely performing for his sexual satisfaction. We later find out that, yes, these two are in fact interested in having sex with each other as well, but that is later on. During the scene I remained unsure, which makes it kind of icky. 2. The old "she ruined my penis for other women" trope. This is a convention I hate in romances. Nothing pulls me out of the story faster than this because it is not realistic, nor do I find it particularly romantic that the hero cannot get sexually aroused by anyone but the heroine. People, no matter how in love (and Dean was most definitely not in love when this occurs in the story), can still be aroused by others. It is basic biology. No one has the voodoo genitalia that can prevent their partners from feeling sexual attraction to another person. It is whether your partner will act on this attraction that will make or break a relationship. This is especially important when your partner is someone like Dean, who makes it a point to never get into serious relationships. Whether he can actually commit to Allie is a serious question, but the author decides to wave this aside by giving Allie a magical vagina. I mean, if she's the only one his penis will respond to, is it any wonder they get together? She's his last hope! 3. Neither of the characters are particularly well fleshed out. It is as if Kennedy just listed a bunch of traits she wanted the characters to have in order to keep them interesting and then just decides to write in whatever plot points she wanted without bothering to explore the characters. For example, Dean is a rich playboy who does whatever he wants. His motto is to live by his own rules and desires and outside of a few incidents here and there, his life is pretty swell. The only potential problem in his life is that he plans to attend law school after college even though he does not have an interest in it. Dean honestly bores me to tears because for most of the book nothing is done with his character. He lives in his happy Dean world and if anything disturbs his world (Allie's magical, yet elusive vagina) he rushes to solve it with a gusto, and then settles back to his happy Dean life. I mean, does this guy even have any hobbies outside of hockey and sex? I guess the previous heroes in the series were caught up in hockey and sex too, but at least they were intensely serious about hockey. Dean isn't as interested in the sport, which is fine, but that means his main interest in life that we know of is sex. Which is kind of sad (this is the last time I will mention magical genitalia, I swear!), since Allie's basically ruined his willy from sex with other people. Seriously, though, Kennedy tries to give him more interesting things to do by having him volunteer to coach a boys' hockey team but this is really something his new assistant coach forces on him and even when he finds interest in doing it, it does not even begin to fill the blank canvas that is his life. The author then, again, tries to challenge and deepen Dean's character with the story's final conflict, but it just does not work for me (see below). Allie's character is more interesting, yet more frustrating because of all the wasted potential. She's an aspiring actress who is struggling with her future career plans and worrying about how to take care of her father, who has multiple-sclerosis. Making it as an actress depends a great deal on luck and opportunity and very talented people can spend years and years without getting anywhere. It is a very risky career choice, especially when you have a dependent who requires close care-taking and high medical costs. But does the story focus--nay even attempt to address these potential problems? Noooo. Instead, Allie spends most of her time debating whether she should look at casting offers in L.A. or trying to make it on Broadway. And banging Dean, of course. Her father vaguely factors into her worries about her career, but not to an extent that one would expect him to. I mean, I guess it is great and all for her to have so many opportunities as an actress, but, really, what is the point of making this career choice a part of her character if she does not even have to struggle with one of the most basic aspects of it? 4. Interesting relationship conflicts are brought up, but never resolved satisfactorily. An ongoing worry for Allie is her inability to separate sex from relationships. She cannot keep it casual and since adolescence she has never gone long being single. She even worries later in the story whether she has a co-dependency problem. It does not appear to me, personally, that she has a co-dependency problem, since she makes most of her life and career decisions with her own interests in mind and actually breaks up with her ex-boyfriend when he wanted to dictate her future for her. Nevertheless, I think it is perfectly valid and even healthy for someone who has always had long-term relationships to want to stay single for a while. Unfortunately, Allie does not get to experience this at all. She goes from breaking up with her ex to being sex buddies with Dean (since they decide to be exclusive and she admits she has a hard time separating sex from commitment, I do not count this as being single) to being Dean's girlfriend. She does experience a minor break from Dean toward the end of the book, but that is only for about a month before she is back with him again for their happily ever after. And since this is a romance, happily ever after means permanence. While an HEA is good and all, I am left feeling a bit sad that Allie never really got to experience adult life not being romantically attached to another person. The bigger conflict of the series is whether Dean, with his pampered life, will actually be able to support Allie when the times get rough. Allie's dad does not think so, which is a huge foreshadowing that Dean's ability to be there for her will be no doubt be tested by a Tragic Incident. I will not elaborate on the Tragic Incident, because spoilers, but suffice to say that it is definitely devastating for the people affected. However, the strange thing is...the incident does not affect Allie. Instead, it is an incident that is pertinent to Dean. And he falls apart and has a very hard time coping. And Allie makes a decision that, while I think is reasonable, ruins the entire climax of the story for me (see spoiler for details). **********SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!**************** After a few weeks of not being able to pull him from his grief, Allie just leaves Dean. I have two major problems with this: firstly, how on earth does this prove that Allie's dad is right in saying Dean would not be able to support Allie in trying times? If anything, this shows that Allie might not be the best pillar of support for Dean when tragedies happen. Secondly, I honestly understand why she leaves--she has her own life and she cannot and should not be jeopardizing her future to be his caretaker. That said, it really, really baffles me that she does not make any attempt to get him any help. She reasons that he is not in a bad enough state for professional help, but couldn't she at least contact his family? She knows his sister. She should have at least given her a call to make sure someone would be there for him rather than just leaving him to his own devices. Sure, he is still highly functional when she leaves him, but his behavior is also getting more and more self-destructive. This is kind of a terrible thing to do to anyone, never mind your boyfriend. Again, perhaps she really should have tried out that single life for a while. **********END OF SPOILERS**************** 5. The ending is way too pat. Everybody gets what they want and potential conflict (Dean's changes in future aspirations, having a long distance relationship after college, etc.) is completely resolved by the rosy wand of plot. I would rejoice at this if I actually felt that the story ever attempted to explore any of its major conflicts. Alas, it does not, so the fairy tale conclusion does not feel hard-earned and just makes me feel grumpy. Whew. That was really a long rant. Now briefly on to the good things: The saving grace of this book and why, to a certain extent, I understand why other people would give it a high score is that the characters actually fare much better when they are together than when they are apart. Not only do Dean and Allie develop a happy, loving relationship, but their relationship is also one based on mutual respect, communication, and trust. Fancy that! A romance novel where characters actually talk to each other and trust that their partners will keep their promises of commitment! I especially like how their feelings of love grow not from outside forces (like jealousy over potential suitors) but from extended time spent with one another. Their conversations are quirky and fun to read and you can tell how much they genuinely like and care about each other. If this is enough to satisfy you as a reader and you are not bothered by the things I mentioned above, you would like this book just fine. I think I just have a stronger bone to chew on regarding this one because the characters are so close in age to me, so I have a harder time waving away problems with my "But it's just fantasy!" hand. What is especially disappointing to me is that this was written by an author whose work I had really enjoyed in the past. Again, I am not a huge fan of New Adult romances. College is a time of great personal development and life transitions. I wish NA books will take this setting into more serious consideration. You can have romance and still have characters dealing with complex situations that are relevant to this stage in their lives. But c'est la vie, I suppose. Oh, by the way, since I guess I should mention it: the sex scenes are pretty steamy. Unfortunately, the squick I felt from the aforementioned threesome scene poisoned any hot lovin' the rest of the book had to offer, so I just skimmed. But there was a lot of skimming, so the book is packed for those who wish to know! Rating: B-
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2016

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