Blog Tour: Lies by Kylie Scott + Excerpt & Review!

Lies, a steamy, fast paced standalone filled with the perfect blend of heat and humor from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott, is available now!

Betty Dawsey knows that breaking things off with Thom Lange is for the best. He’s nice, but boring, and their relationship has lost its spark. But steady and predictable Thom, suddenly doesn’t seem so steady and predictable when their condo explodes and she’s kidnapped by a couple of crazies claiming that Thom isn’t who he says he is.

Thom is having a hellish week. Not only is he hunting a double agent, but his fiancé dumped him, and thanks to his undercover life, she’s been kidnapped.

Turns out Thom is Operative Thom and he’s got more than a few secrets to share with Betty if he’s going to keep her alive. With both their lives on the line, their lackluster connection is suddenly replaced by an intense one. But in his line of work, feelings aren’t wanted or desired. Because feelings can be a lethal distraction.

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Excerpt:

“You’re going to break his heart.” “No, I’m not,” I say. “That’s sort of the whole point. If I really thought leaving him would break his heart, then I probably wouldn’t be leaving him in the first place.” My best friend, Jen, does not look convinced. Boxes fill a good half of the room. What a mess. Who knew you could accumulate so much junk in only twelve months? At least we weren’t together so long that I can’t remember who owns what. One year is about the sweet spot for this issue in relationships, apparently. “The fact of the matter is, we’re not in love. We have no business being engaged, let alone getting married.” I sigh. “Have you seen the packing tape?” “No. He’s just such a nice guy.” “I’m not debating that.” I climb to my feet, then head up the stairs to the second bedroom. Thom’s unofficial workout room/home office. Not a room I normally go into. But it only takes a bit of rummaging to find what I’m looking for. Whatever else might be said about them, insurance assessors are organized. The bottom drawer of Thom’s desk has a neat stash of stationery. I grab a couple rolls of thick tape. “And leaving him this way…” Jen continues as I head back down. “How many times have I told him we need to talk? He’s always putting it off, saying it’s not a good time. And now he’s away again. I’ve been messaging him for the last week and he barely replies.” “You know he has to drop everything once a job comes up. I realize he’s not the most exciting guy, Betty, but—” “I know.” I smack down a line of tape with extra zest, sealing the lid of the last box. In this Operation Abandon Ship Posthaste, I know I’m definitely slightly the bad guy. But not totally. Say sixty/forty. Or maybe seventy/thirty. It’s hard to tell to what degree. “I do know all of that. But he’s always busy with work or away on some business trip. What am I supposed to do?” A sigh from Jen. “When you realize you’ve made such a monumental mistake, it’s hard to sit and wait to fix things. Nor is it fair on either of us to keep up the pretense.” “Guess so.” “And the fact that he’s yet again made no effort to prioritize our relationship and make a little time for me in his busy schedule is just further proof that I’ve made the right choice in ending this now before it gets any more complicated. End of rant.” Nothing from her. “Anyway, you’re supposed to be on my side. Stop questioning me.” “You wanted to get married and have children so badly.” “Yeah.” I sit back on my heels. “I blame it all on playing with Ken and Barbie’s dreamhouse when I was little. But it turns out that being in a relationship with the wrong person can be even lonelier than being alone.” Jen and I have been friends since sharing a room in college. We’ve witnessed the bulk of each other’s dating ups and downs. For some reason, I’m the type of girl who guys will go out with, but don’t tend to stick with. Apparently, I’m fuckable—just not girlfriend material. Maybe it’s my smart mouth. Maybe it’s the whole not fitting current societal expectations of beauty i.e. I’m fat. Maybe I was born under an unlucky star. I don’t know; it’s their loss. Like anyone, I have my faults, but all in all, I’m awesome. And I have a lot to give. Too often in the past few months, I’ve had to keep reminding myself of this fact. “There are just so many jerks out there,” Jen says. “I was happy that you’d found a good one.” “I think I’d prefer a jerk who was genuinely into me than a nice guy phoning it in. Honestly, I’d rather go adopt a dozen cats and settle into old age and isolation than be with someone who treats me as if I’m an afterthought.” She looks at me for a long moment, then nods slowly. “I’m sorry it didn’t work out.” “Me too.” “Time to start filling up the cars. Boy, do you owe me.” I smile. “That I do.” Jen stands and stretches before picking up one of the boxes labeled kitchen. “I just didn’t want you to do something you’d regret, you know?” “I know. Thank you.” Alone in the two-bedroom condo, everything is silent. My parting letter sits waiting on the coffee table with his name written on the front. A slight bulge in the envelope betrays the shape of my engagement ring. It’s a sweet, simple ring. One small diamond perched on a band of yellow gold. My hand feels wrong without it. Naked. They say there are different love languages and you have to take the time to learn your partner’s needs. It’s like he and I never quite got there. Or maybe I’m just crappy at relationships. The bridal magazines I’d collected are in the trash. Perhaps I should have taken them into the florist shop where I work so someone could get some use out of them. But this feels more symbolic, more definite. My family are a couple of states away, and I have only a few of what I’d classify as good friends. Being an introvert makes it hard to meet people. A boyfriend, a husband, would mean I’m no longer alone. Someone cares about me and puts me first. At least part of the time. Only Thom doesn’t any of the time, so here we are. I tighten my ponytail of long dark hair. Then, in a rare display of dexterity that my yoga instructor would be proud of, I stack three boxes in my arms and head outside into the hot afternoon sun. Jen’s Honda Civic is parked at the curb, the trunk standing open as she moves things about inside. My old Subaru sits in the driveway waiting to be filled. Birds are singing and insects chirping. It’s your typical mild autumn day in California. That’s when the condo blows up behind me.

REVIEW:

3.25 stars ***  This book was pretty good, but not my favorite by Kylie Scott. Lies is Thom and Betty's story. Betty and Thom have been in a relationship, dating and then engaged, for a year. But Betty is unhappy and thinks their relationship is stale. But when she decides to break up with him, and is in the process of leaving the house they share, the house explodes. She is kidnapped and she finds out that Thom is not who she thought he was. Thom is actually a spy. He saves Betty, but they must go on the run from his enemies in order to stay safe. Betty learns who Thom really is and that her relationship is nothing like she thought.  It took me a while to feel the love and chemistry between Thom and Betty. When the book begins they've been in a relationship for a year, but we don't get to see the beginning of the relationship and what made them like each other. Instead, we see that Betty is breaking up with him because she isn't happy with the mediocrity they are settling for. Thom is average in all aspects of life (and we find out later that is on purpose). But as the story unfolds, we see that nothing in their relationship was what she thought. Now Betty must deal with who Thom really is and they must find their way back to each other in the midst of running from danger.  I didn't feel a big connection to either character. Still, Betty seemed nice enough, but Thom had very little personality and came off cold. I liked the story in Lies, even though it has a plot device that I steer clear of. But, once that happened, I never got back the feeling of love. I couldn't really feel any of the emotions in the book, especially at the end. Still, this was not a bad book. It was entertaining, fast paced and cinematic. I enjoyed it in the way I would enjoy a movie- entertaining from a distance.  Overall, Lies was a fast paced, easy read with some action, suspense and a dash of romance. While it was not my favorite, I do still think it is worth reading.

About Kylie Scott

Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013, 2014 & 2018, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

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Lies by Kylie Scott + Review!

Lies, a steamy, fast paced standalone filled with the perfect blend of heat and humor from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott, is available now!

Betty Dawsey knows that breaking things off with Thom Lange is for the best. He’s nice, but boring, and their relationship has lost its spark. But steady and predictable Thom, suddenly doesn’t seem so steady and predictable when their condo explodes and she’s kidnapped by a couple of crazies claiming that Thom isn’t who he says he is.

Thom is having a hellish week. Not only is he hunting a double agent, but his fiancé dumped him, and thanks to his undercover life, she’s been kidnapped.

Turns out Thom is Operative Thom and he’s got more than a few secrets to share with Betty if he’s going to keep her alive. With both their lives on the line, their lackluster connection is suddenly replaced by an intense one. But in his line of work, feelings aren’t wanted or desired. Because feelings can be a lethal distraction.

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REVIEW:

3.25 stars *** This book was pretty good, but not my favorite by Kylie Scott. Lies is Thom and Betty's story. Betty and Thom have been in a relationship, dating and then engaged, for a year. But Betty is unhappy and thinks their relationship is stale. But when she decides to break up with him, and is in the process of leaving the house they share, the house explodes. She is kidnapped and she finds out that Thom is not who she thought he was. Thom is actually a spy. He saves Betty, but they must go on the run from his enemies in order to stay safe. Betty learns who Thom really is and that her relationship is nothing like she thought.  It took me a while to feel the love and chemistry between Thom and Betty. When the book begins they've been in a relationship for a year, but we don't get to see the beginning of the relationship and what made them like each other. Instead, we see that Betty is breaking up with him because she isn't happy with the mediocrity they are settling for. Thom is average in all aspects of life (and we find out later that is on purpose). But as the story unfolds, we see that nothing in their relationship was what she thought. Now Betty must deal with who Thom really is and they must find their way back to each other in the midst of running from danger.  I didn't feel a big connection to either character. Still, Betty seemed nice enough, but Thom had very little personality and came off cold. I liked the story in Lies, even though it has a plot device that I steer clear of. But, once that happened, I never got back the feeling of love. I couldn't really feel any of the emotions in the book, especially at the end. Still, this was not a bad book. It was entertaining, fast paced and cinematic. I enjoyed it in the way I would enjoy a movie- entertaining from a distance.  Overall, Lies was a fast paced, easy read with some action, suspense and a dash of romance. While it was not my favorite, I do still think it is worth reading.

About Kylie Scott

Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013, 2014 & 2018, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.

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New Release: My Brother's Billionaire Best Friend by Max Monroe + Review!

One minute, I’m a woman trying to find her way in the world, and the next, I’m the sender of six of the most embarrassing text messages that have ever been sent in the history of time—or the cell phone.

Whatever.

My Brother’s Billionaire Best Friend, a hilarious romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Max Monroe, is available now!

Mabel “Maybe” Willis died a virgin at the very young age of twenty-four.

She leaves behind her parents, Betty and Bruce, her brother, Evan, a laptop filled with one too many Jason Momoa memes, and a Kindle library with more books than one human being could ever finish in a lifetime.

Cause of death: a text message.

Okay. So, I didn’t die.

But I may as well have.

One minute, I’m a woman trying to find her way in the world, and the next, I’m the sender of six of the most embarrassing text messages that have ever been sent in the history of time—or the cell phone. Whatever.

We’re talking code red, send a flipping mayday, the apocalypse is coming kind of texts.

And I didn’t just send them to some random person I’ll never see again.

No. That would be too easy.

I sent them to Milo Ives.

The man who played a starring role in all of my teenage fantasies—and my brother’s lifelong best friend.

And, boy oh boy, has he grown up.

He’s hard-bodied, blue-eyed, jawline-of-stone handsome, crazy successful, and has more money in his bank account than my brain can fathom.

Deflower me, please? I said.

Yeah. Send help.

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Review:

3.75-4 stars

****

This was a good book. My Billionaire Brother's Best Friend (that's a mouthful) is Milo and Mabel/Maybe's story. Milo is best friends with Maybe's older brother. They grew up together and are very close. Maybe is 6 years younger and always crushed on Milo, but hasn't seen him in over ten years. She just graduated from college, getting her master's degree, and moved back to NYC, looking for a job in publishing. She is working in her parent's flower shop when Milo comes in to order his mom a birthday bouquet. Milo flirts with her, but doesn't recognize her as Maybe. Later, she goes to have her wisdom teeth out and under anesthesia she texts him and asks him to take her virginity. Meanwhile, her brother calls Milo and asks him to get Maybe in touch with some of his publishing contacts. Maybe is mortified at her text faux paux , but she and Milo become friends. As they spend more and more time together they fall for each other.

I really enjoyed this cute story. I liked Milo and Maybe. They were sweet and funny together. I liked their chemistry, banter and fun text messages. I found them to be a really good couple who really loved each other. Milo, especially, was smitten with Maybe and it was very sweet. They only had eyes for each other. I liked this book more than book one in this series. It wasn't trying too hard to be funny, like that book felt. Still, I felt like I needed more at the end. I wanted more resolution and to see the couple together and happy sooner. There's no sex until 99%. Otherwise, I thought this was a good read and had no real issues with it.

Overall, this was a fun, entertaining read. I enjoyed Milo and Maybe's journey to love. I am looking forward to more from this series and from Max Monroe in the future!

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A secret duo of romance authors team up under the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling pseudonym Max Monroe to bring you sexy, laugh-out-loud reads.

Max Monroe is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of more than ten contemporary romance titles. Favorite writing partners and long time friends, Max and Monroe strive to live and write all the fun, sexy swoon so often missing from their Facebook newsfeed. Sarcastic by nature, their two writing souls feel like they’ve found their other half. This is their most favorite adventure thus far.

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Cover Reveal: Alphas Confess All Anthology

Alphas Confess all, an all-new anthology featuring 10 bestselling authors and benefitting 4 Paws for Ability, is coming September 17th and we have the steamy cover!

Sometimes, all sin needs is a little confession.

And sometimes, those who need it the most have the highest walls, the darkest secrets…the dirtiest desires.

You’re obsessed with what he’ll do to you. How he’ll possess you in every way possible. Every naughty, forbidden way…

These heroes, created by ten of romance’s leading stars, are ready to step out of their shadows and confess all…to you. The wickedness of their world. The midnights of their fantasies. The forbidden fruit of their needs.

Are you daring enough to accept?

Once Upon An Alpha along with 4 Paws for Ability, and ten bestselling authors, bring you this page turning, limited edition, anthology that’s sure to keep you up well past your bed time and craving your own Forbidden Encounter.

Participating Authors:

Shayla Black

Lexi Blake

Sidney Bristol

Mari Carr

Sierra Cartwright

Katana Collins

Jenna Jacob

Geneva Lee

Angel Payne

Willow Winters

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4 Paws for Ability is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to place quality service dogs with children with disabilities and veterans who have lost use of limbs or hearing and educate the public regarding use of service dogs in public places.

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Blog Tour: Making Up by Helena Hunting + Excerpt & Review!

Making Up an all-new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is available now!

Cosy Felton is great at her job—she knows just how to handle the awkwardness that comes with working at an adult toy store. So when the hottest guy she’s ever seen walks into the shop looking completely overwhelmed, she’s more than happy to turn on the charm and help him purchase all of the items on his list.

Griffin Mills is using his business trip in Las Vegas as a chance to escape the broken pieces of his life in New York City. The last thing he wants is to be put in charge of buying gag gifts for his friend’s bachelor party. Despite being totally out of his element, and mortified by the whole experience, Griffin is pleasantly surprised when he finds himself attracted to the sales girl that helped him.

As skeptical as Cosy may be of Griffin’s motivations, there’s something about him that intrigues her. But sometimes what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas and when real life gets in the way, all bets are off. Filled with hilariously awkward situations and enough sexual chemistry to power Sin City, Making Up is the next standalone in the Shacking Up world.

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REVIEW:

3.25 stars

***

This was a pretty good read, but it was not my favorite of the series (looking at you Shacking Up!). Making Up is Cosy and Griffin's story. Cosy is a college student and virgin who works in a sex toy store. Griffin is a millionaire who works for his family business running a chain of high end hotels. He is in Vegas for a few months as he works at the hotel there. He meets Cosy when he comes into her store to buy a bachelor party gift for a friend. He is interested in her right away and pursues her. Neither of them want a serious relationship, but they have great chemistry. So they agree to a short term fling while Griffin is working in town. But as they spend more time together, they develop stronger feelings and begin to want a future together. They have some pretty big obstacles to overcome before that can become a reality, but they do eventually get their HEA.

I really liked Cosy and Griffin as a couple. They really seemed to love each other, despite a significant age gap. I will say, I liked this book in general, but I felt it had too much drama, breaking up and getting back together, etc. Also, this book had a few tropes that I don't like and maybe wouldn't have wanted to read this book if I had known they were included . I liked the first part of the book before those tropes were introduced much more. The OW (ex) drama continued on to the end of the book. It affected their relationship right up until the last page (before the epilogue), which I felt was such an odd note to end on. I had a hard time feeling strong love between the couple after all that drama happened, which stopped the relationship momentum. The tempo of the book felt off to me, as well. Still, I liked the main storyline of the book and I liked Cosy and Griffin. They were sweet and sexy together. They just had bad luck from their pasts and outside sources which affected their relationship.

Overall, I liked this book, but didn't quite love it. Still, I do enjoy this series. I look forward to more from Ms. Hunting in the future.

Excerpt:

We’re a couple of minutes away from my apartment, which also means we’re almost at the end of our date. End-of-date protocol often means a goodnight kiss. And I’ve eaten onions. Lots of them. What the hell was I thinking? I feel around in my shorts pocket, hoping I have a random stick of gum. I find a tiny square packet and pull it out, along with an old tissue. I shove that back in my pocket and sigh with relief as I carefully open the Listerine Pocketpak. There’s one strip left. I pop it in my mouth, wishing I had water since my mouth is dry and I’m suddenly super nervous. Griffin pulls up in front of my apartment building. I swallow a bunch of times, trying to get the strip to dissolve on my tongue and glance out the tinted window, seeing it from his perspective. I don’t live in a bad part of town, but I sure as hell wouldn’t leave this car sitting out here for any length of time unless I wanted it keyed or stripped down. Griffin shifts into park and turns to me, one hand resting on the back of my seat near the headrest. “I had a great time, Cosy.” “Me too, thanks for dinner.” I tried to fork over my share, but he was quick on the credit card draw. “It was my pleasure.” He leans in the tiniest bit, a nonverbal cue that he’s going in for a kiss. I mirror the movement, giving him the go ahead. My stomach flutters in anticipation. I exhale slowly through my nose. Even though the Listerine strip should be doing its job to mask the onions, I don’t want to ruin the moment by breathing that in his face. His fingertips skim my jaw, and I close my eyes. And then his lips brush my cheek. I wait for them to move a couple of inches to the right, but after what feels like a lot of seconds—and is probably only a few—I crack a lid. Griffin is still close, a wry smile on his lips and a smolder in his eyes. “Seriously, that’s it? A kiss on the cheek?” His smile widens, making his eyes crinkle at the corners. He’s nothing like the guys I usually end up on dates with. College boys don’t take things slow. If I were out with one of the guys from school, I’d be sitting in a beat-up Civic with some stupid music playing, and he’d be all over me with his tongue halfway down my throat, copping a feel. “I thought all the onions you ate were the equivalent to garlic for vampires.” Griffin fingers my hair near my shoulder. I’d really like him to finger something else. Wait. I mean I’d like to feel his hands on me. Not in my pants. Okay, maybe I’d like them in my pants, but not after date number one. “I wasn’t thinking, and I really like onions. A lot. In hindsight, it’s not a great date food. I feel kinda dumb. And I guess at first I wasn’t so sure about you. How was I supposed to know you’d actually be kind of normalish?” “Normalish?” “Well, you drink club soda on purpose, so you can’t be all there.” I tap his temple. Griffin circles my wrist with his fingers and drops his head, lips brushing over my knuckle. “We can’t all be perfect, now, can we?” “I suppose not, and perfect is boring.” “That it is.” He hums against my skin, and I feel it through my entire body. “I would like to try that kiss again, if you’re still interested.”

About Helena

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of PUCKED, Helena Hunting lives on the outskirts of Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately intolerant cats. She's writes contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy.

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New Release: Untamed Delights by Suzanne Wright + Review!

Untamed Delights by Suzanne Wright is now available!

Return to the sensual and feral stirrings of the Phoenix Pack as a woman who’s already bound to one man is tempted by a wolf who’s bound only to his nightly desires.

Cat shifter Mila Devereaux can’t help but see it as a betrayal. That her one true mate imprinted himself on another female was hard enough to accept. Struggling to be at peace with her loveless fate, she doesn’t fight the suggestion of entering an arranged mating. Then she meets Dominic, a pack enforcer with a notorious reputation. It’s in his very scent. This irresistible playboy—and delicious badass wolf—is making Mila’s fantasies come alive again.

Alarming, compelling, and heady with sensual energy, Dominic is an expert at making women shed their inhibitions. Now everything about him—his killer smile, his perfectly sculpted body, and his smooth-as-honey voice—is drawing in a captivating new catch. But for the first time in his life, Dominic is feeling more than a fling. He finds himself tantalized by a female who makes him think of forever. He wants all of Mila and won’t be satisfied until he has it.

As the passion grows wild, so does the risk. They’re falling in love in the shadows and secrets of their pasts. And it’s threatening to destroy everything Mila and Dominic are fighting for. And are destined for. 

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REVIEW:

4.25-4.5 stars

****

 This was a really good book! Untamed Delights is the last book in the Phoenix pack series, which is my favorite shifter series ever. This is Dominic's long awaited story. Mila is a pallas cat shifter and a singer. Dominic is the flirty, funny enforcer for the Phoenix wolf pack. He sees Mila sing at the shifter club and is interested in her right away. Mila has given up on finding a mate. Her true mate is imprinted to her cousin. She is not interested in him at all, but she does want to be mated so she is considering an arranged mating with a family friend in Russia. But Dominic doggedly pursues her anyway. Mila resists at first, because she knows about Dominic's past as a manwhore, but he shows her he is interested in her alone. As they spend time together and start to fall for each other, it becomes apparent that someone is out to get Mila. When her life is threatened, Dominic shows her that he will do anything to keep her safe and show her his love. 

I adored this book. Mila and Dominic were both great characters and I loved them together. They were a perfect couple- sweet, sexy and funny. There was very little pushing away between them, no real OW drama, awesome chemistry, fun banter and a really good story. The book was nice and long, but they got together and stayed together pretty early and there was no slow burn. There was a good suspense story line, too. Also, I really liked catching up with all the fun characters from previous books in the series. Overall, this was just a really enjoyable read!

Reading this book was bittersweet. I am so sad to see this series end! I loved this book and all the others in this series. The world Ms. Wright has created and her writing in this series is amazing. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

New Release: Making Up by Helena Hunting + Review!

"I LOVED both Cosy and Griffin! This story was ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!"- Kendall Ryan, New York Times bestselling author

Making Up an all-new laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is available now!

Cosy Felton is great at her job—she knows just how to handle the awkwardness that comes with working at an adult toy store. So when the hottest guy she’s ever seen walks into the shop looking completely overwhelmed, she’s more than happy to turn on the charm and help him purchase all of the items on his list.

Griffin Mills is using his business trip in Las Vegas as a chance to escape the broken pieces of his life in New York City. The last thing he wants is to be put in charge of buying gag gifts for his friend’s bachelor party. Despite being totally out of his element, and mortified by the whole experience, Griffin is pleasantly surprised when he finds himself attracted to the sales girl that helped him.

As skeptical as Cosy may be of Griffin’s motivations, there’s something about him that intrigues her. But sometimes what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas and when real life gets in the way, all bets are off. Filled with hilariously awkward situations and enough sexual chemistry to power Sin City, Making Up is the next standalone in the Shacking Up world.

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REVIEW:

3.25 stars

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This was a pretty good read, but it was not my favorite of the series (looking at you Shacking Up!). Making Up is Cosy and Griffin's story. Cosy is a college student and virgin who works in a sex toy store. Griffin is a millionaire who works for his family business running a chain of high end hotels. He is in Vegas for a few months as he works at the hotel there. He meets Cosy when he comes into her store to buy a bachelor party gift for a friend. He is interested in her right away and pursues her. Neither of them want a serious relationship, but they have great chemistry. So they agree to a short term fling while Griffin is working in town. But as they spend more time together, they develop stronger feelings and begin to want a future together. They have some pretty big obstacles to overcome before that can become a reality, but they do eventually get their HEA.

I really liked Cosy and Griffin as a couple. They really seemed to love each other, despite a significant age gap. I will say, I liked this book in general, but I felt it had too much drama, breaking up and getting back together, etc. Also, this book had a few tropes that I don't like and maybe wouldn't have wanted to read this book if I had known they were included. I liked the first part of the book before those tropes were introduced much more. The OW (ex) drama continued on to the end of the book. It affected their relationship right up until the last page (before the epilogue), which I felt was such an odd note to end on. I had a hard time feeling strong love between the couple after all that drama happened, which stopped the relationship momentum. The tempo of the book felt off to me, as well. Still, I liked the main storyline of the book and I liked Cosy and Griffin. They were sweet and sexy together. They just had bad luck from their pasts and outside sources which affected their relationship.

Overall, I liked this book, but didn't quite love it. Still, I do enjoy this series. I look forward to more from Ms. Hunting in the future.

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