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Kickflip (Roadmap to Your Heart) Kindle Edition

by Christina Lee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 284 ratings
Tattoo artist Cory Easton has been going through the motions—taking care of his grandmother and his dogs while working long hours—and staying busy enough to keep the noise in his head at bay. Until he lays eyes on the quiet and aloof skateboarder Jude York, who is so unreadable, unreachable, and unlike anyone else, he arouses Cory’s curiosity.

As captivating and complex as his ink, Jude is a mystery, and Cory falls fast and hard under his spell. But rumors about Jude’s past overshadow him, whispers of secrets keeping him under the thumb of a local motorcycle club. As Cory digs deeper, he begins to wonder how much he really wants to know.

Except their connection is magnetic, and Jude’s loneliness seems to mirror Cory’s own. Against his better judgment, Cory longs for another opportunity to make the guy smile, even if peeling back too many layers scares the hell out of him. Because Jude has awakened something inside him that’s been buried far too long—and losing him as well might just be Cory's undoing.

**PLEASE NOTE: This book was formerly titled There You Stand before a rights reversion from the publisher. It’s been newly edited, with bonus material added, plus a new cover and title.

**This standalone is essentially a prequel to my Roadmap to Your Heart series, the first two books focusing on the MC club mentioned in Kickflip. You can also find some characters from my MF Between Breaths series and Golden Arrow Casino series, if you’re curious
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Mother, wife, reader, dreamer, Christina Lee lives in the Midwest with her husband and son. She believes in happily-ever-afters for all, so reading and writing romance for everybody under the rainbow helps quench her soul.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07X46ML2B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christina Lee
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 28, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
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Christina lives near Lake Erie in Northeast Ohio and her writing life happens somewhere between a cup of strong coffee and a glass of good red. She writes steamy slow burns with plenty of swoon, because who doesn't melt for those small, tender moments or grand, sweeping gestures?

She has books available through Penguin/Random House as well as self-published works in different sub-genres of romance, including the LGBTQ community because representation matters and everyone deserves a happily-ever-after.

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Customers find the book engaging and suspenseful, with one mentioning the intriguing mystery surrounding Jude's past and present. They appreciate the sensual content, with one customer noting there are no immediate sex scenes.

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging, with one customer noting it's not hard to concentrate on.

"Brutally awesome!!! 😎 This decidedly delicious skater/biker mash up flipped my heart inside out!..." Read more

"...A worthy read! For the record, the new title fits the story so much better than the generic ambiguity of the original. “..." Read more

"...I liked the characters and it was a pleasant read. An easy read for me. Easy to keep up with, not hard to concentrate on it." Read more

"This was great. A tattoo artist and a skateboarder. Jude is hard to draw out but Cory speaks enough for the both of them...." Read more

8 customers mention "Suspenseful story"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful, with one customer particularly appreciating the mystery surrounding Jude's past and present.

"...It's an exciting and suspenseful and sensual as hell!😘 Definitely worth your time!😋..." Read more

"...Kick Flip” is a title that will stick in my mind with its relatable storyline...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the mystery and intrigue surrounding Jude’s past and present. The chemistry between Cory and Jude was palpable and was super hot...." Read more

"I love , love this two, Cory and Jude, what a beatiful story, exactly what I like, a beatiful love story with a shot of suspense and a happy end...." Read more

3 customers mention "Sensual content"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the sensual content of the book, with one customer noting there are no immediate sex scenes, and another mentioning it evokes strong emotions.

"...It's an exciting and suspenseful and sensual as hell!😘 Definitely worth your time!😋..." Read more

"...No immediate sex scenes either. No too long descriptions. It's something that feels like real. I liked the characters and it was a pleasant read...." Read more

"Wow! This book gives you all the feels. One of the best I've read this year. Definitely will check out the other books in the series...." Read more

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  • kathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fierce and mind blowing!!!😍😍😍
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
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    Brutally awesome!!! 😎 This decidedly delicious skater/biker mash up flipped my heart inside out! Jude broods his sexy skater self into beautiful Cory's heart.😏 These protagonists are well written and will rumble their way into your brain taking no prisoners. It's an exciting and suspenseful and sensual as hell!😘 Definitely worth your time!😋
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  • Joslin K
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well done
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019
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    This story was very engaging and a lot of fun, even around all the angst of mistrust and fear. For someone who knows a decent bit about tattoos but nearly nothing about skate boarding, it was nice to read something that appears to be well-researched. A worthy read!
    For the record, the new title fits the story so much better than the generic ambiguity of the original. “Kick Flip” is a title that will stick in my mind with its relatable storyline. IMO, the original title “There You Stand” would just fade into the background with all the other vague and boring titles in this genre and may not have caught my interest enough to bother reading. Besides, after reading it now, the new title at least makes sense! I’m very glad it was changed.
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  • H. Spanarella
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
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    I truly loved Cory and Jude’s story and I read it in one sitting! This was a bit of a departure from a usual read for me on the hurt/comfort aspect and I couldn’t be more glad that I went outside that zone for myself. Jude just grabbed me from the start and my heart aches for his sadness and I loved seeing him slowly open up to Cory. In turn, Cory’s patience with Jude, never giving up and holding true to himself, just kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed the mystery and intrigue surrounding Jude’s past and present. The chemistry between Cory and Jude was palpable and was super hot. I truly enjoyed Cory and Jude’s story and I can’t wait to read more about the other characters in this book in the follow up series! I couldn’t recommend this book more! Truly wonderful, but make sure to have a tissue handy - you may need it!
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  • cabc
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent story, but not my favorite.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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    It’s been several years since I read this series, but I remember enjoying it well enough and I know I really liked the first book. I found this book to be just ok. The story and main characters aren’t especially interesting or exciting. The book was weirdly dramatic with the guys almost having a contest over who has the most angsty background. I also never really felt any chemistry between Jude and Cory, so the relationship parts were boring. But that’s ok; this book just wasn’t for me. I typically love Christina’s books and will continue to one-click new releases!
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  • mhowze
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
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    Christina Lee you really took me on a rollercoaster ride with this book. Getting to know Jude and Cory was heart wrenching. You write about real life situations and this had me in tears 😢at times but then you turned it around and and showed that evil does not always prevail. Highly recommend. Hurry up and one click this book, you won't be disappointed!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Jude and Cory find a HEA
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
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    This was an MM with a HEA about Cory, a tattoo artist and a somewhat mysterious guy Jude he falls for.

    I really liked this one right from the start because I seem to like the writing style first of all. I like how it starts progressing slowly unlike so many in the genre. There's no too many characters to confuse you and to keep up with the names either for me. There's nothing too much or too little, nothing confusing, nothing to go back and forth for clearing up which I detest. No immediate sex scenes either. No too long descriptions. It's something that feels like real. I liked the characters and it was a pleasant read. An easy read for me. Easy to keep up with, not hard to concentrate on it.
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  • Tjhill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019
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    This was great. A tattoo artist and a skateboarder. Jude is hard to draw out but Cory speaks enough for the both of them. They fall in love after realizing that both have been through some really bad times. Jude is still dealing with some scary possibilities and wants to keep Cory safe. Things come together and they live HEA.
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  • Hilda Alvarez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amaizing!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019
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    I love , love this two, Cory and Jude, what a beatiful story, exactly what I like, a beatiful love story with a shot of suspense and a happy end. I live your books Christina Lee, this one don't disappointed.
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  • Sam V
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and exploratory story
    Reviewed in Australia on May 28, 2024
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    Kickflip || Christina Lee

    Tattoo artist, Cory has been going through a rough few years, after an accident leaves him with a back injury and 2 dogs to look after - as well as his grandma.

    When Jude comes in to get a tattoo, he is intrigued and attracted to the quiet and private skater. He doesn’t really speak, but they run into each all over town, and form a quiet bond. Jude is getting a large tree tattoo on his back to cover up a myriad of scars which has Cory even more intrigued. When they start to spend more time together, and Jude starts actually talking to him they get closer and admit to having feelings for each other.

    ““True or false,” I said, leaning forward. “You want me to touch you.” He trembled.
    “Yes. More than anything.””

    But even though Cory shares details about his past, Jude still refuses to open up to him - saying he can’t, that it is dangerous. It frustrates Cory, but he can’t stay away, neither of them can. They share a few intimate moments before Jude is finally open with Corey and they spend a night together. But one night isn’t enough and they navigate the demons of Jude’s past together.

    I really liked this story, I thought it was super sweet and had some lovely intimate moments.

    ““Jude?” My thumb lazily circled his stomach. There was a question I’d been gearing up to ask him for days.
    “Hmmm?” he replied, his fingers still grazing my temples.
    “That note you wrote me,” I mumbled. “When you had to leave…”
    “Meant every single word,” he said without hesitation, then curled his arm over my waist, settling in.
    “Thank God,” I murmured. “Because I love you too.””

    🛹MM Romance
    🛹Past Trauma
    🛹MC Club
    🛹HEA
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  • Robin T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2023
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    I really enjoyed this book.. you could see Jude and Cory falling for each other. It was also a bit of a mystery to figure out what was up with jude. I totally recommend this book
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  • Silvea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story from Christina Lee
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2023
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    Kick flip is the story of two gay men Cory Easton an amazing tattoo artist who looks after his grandmother and split from his ex-boyfriend six months earlier. He is adrift in his life and lonely. He was also involved in a bad motor-cycle accident several years before and still suffers from the after-effects. Jude York is alone and hardly speaks. He is from England and is a talented skateboarder who performs a kick flip with ease, but he has a mysterious past and appears to be involved with the Disciples, a local motor cycle gang. Jude comes to Cory's tattoo shop and specifically asks Cory to do an elaborate tattoo he has designed to cover up some awful scars on his back. Cory is already intrigued by Jude and finds himself drawn to Jude wanting to unravel the mystery of where he came from and why he seems to be "under the protection" of the Disciples. The story slowly reveals Jude's horrific past and when it comes back to haunt him in a big way Cory realises he doesn't want to lose Jude.
    This is a great story and the chemistry between Cory and Jude is explosive.
    The novel is a standalone but is also linked to two other books by Christina Lee called The Darkest Flame and The Faintest Spark.
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  • nr
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in Australia on September 30, 2020
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    I really enjoyed jude & coreys story & can't wait to read more books from this author & hope these two make an appearance. They were a sweet couple & glad they found each other & happiness.
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  • Cundykj
    4.0 out of 5 stars Toad in the hole FTW!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2020
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    I love the characters Christina creates. Bennett was my first - he was so sweet. And now I've got Jude and Cory.

    If you read the blurb you know this is M/M. For me love is love, romance is romance.

    How loud did I squee when I found out Jude is British and from Yorkshire, just like me? Jude was a lovely tortured soul who was reluctant to share his story. Boy did he have a way with dogs - a proper dog whisperer. In my head Jude is Heath Ledger (God bless him) around the time of Knight's Tale. I even found a picture of Heath with a skate board.

    Cory, another sad soul. He dotes on his grandma, dotes on his dogs and still misses his first love. His breath is taken away by Jude.

    "His voice startled me again. It was like living for years without the sound of rain. That first downpour was noisier and more breathtaking than you ever imagined."

    "When you're around, that quiet stillness inside me doesn't feel so lonely."

    Two lost souls. I was rooting for them to be ok. There are shadows on the horizon that threaten their future happiness.

    Review part 2 - reading as Kickflip.

    Toad in the hole is flipping ace! I loved how Christina changed subtle parts of the book without losing the sweetness of the story.

    Of course I’m going to say Jude’s dialect is spot on! It made me chuffed to bits.
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