Blog Tour ~ Hooker by Brooke Blaine ~ (Review, Excerpt, Book Trailer + Giveaway)
Title: Hooker (L.A. Liaisons, #2)
Author: Brooke Blaine
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: March 9, 2016
Synopsis
At least, it doesn’t for Shayne Callahan. It didn’t take more than a handful of broken hearts after college to solidify that she was better at pairing up those around her than herself. As a matchmaker at the elite HLS—Hook, Line, & Sinker Matchmaking Company—in the City of Angels, she has a knack for finding the other halves of even the most eccentric clients:
Sugar daddy with a foot fetish? Gross, but no problem.
A severe case of nudophobia? Match made before lunch.
But even the most happily independent of women can find their best-laid plans screeching to a halt when they meet that guy. For Shayne, that guy comes in the form of boyishly handsome, suspender-lovin’, dimple-poppin’ Nate Ryan on a pantsless (we’ll get to that later) Metro ride.
Of course, relationships can never be easy. Before the destined lovers can ride off into the sunset, they must overcome a power-hungry and sexual-punning boss, a celebrity scandal and cover-up, and let’s not forget Shayne’s dreadful foot-in-mouth disease—with which there can never be a happily ever after.
Will fate throw Shayne a freakin’ bone? Or will she be destined to live out her life as sexy(ish), single(ish), and L.A.’s finest Hooker (upper)?
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Excerpt
“Hi,” I managed to say. Nate nodded toward my legs. “Your pants are making me hungry.”
Aaaand that was the point where I stopped breathing. Except to say, “What?”
His eyes trailed down my body and rested on my thighs. Self-conscious, I looked down, almost sighing with relief when I realized my lower half was indeed covered this time, but that feeling went away pretty fucking fast when I saw the ice cream cones on my pajama pants practically flinging themselves at him.
Yes, I’d gone out in public in pajamas, so sue me. I hadn’t counted on running into…well, anybody.
“Oh. Oh yeah, um…I like ice cream,” I mumbled. “Especially from Licked, my friend Ryleigh’s store, although I have to say, her boozy shakes are unreal, especially the Make Me Quake Shake, which has these amazing pieces of those Ferrero Rocher balls in them, and they just give it the perfect amount of crunch so that you—” I stopped and took a breath when I noticed his grin getting wider. I swallowed and then said, “Not that I go there all the time or anything. Because I don’t. I mean, I’ve only been once or twice. You know…to taste test. Actually, I never eat sweets.”
He laughed then, and those penetrating eyes, tinged with more green than brown today, made their way up my body once more, pausing with what looked like amusement at my full hands. Then his gaze was on me and those dimples were out in full force.
“That’s too bad,” he said. “I’ve got a helluva sweet tooth.”
Wait…was he flirting with me? Was that a come-on? Or just stating a fact?
“Yeah, well, in that case your dentist probably hates you,” I said, readjusting the cold-ass meals in my arms. I’d be damned if I let those suckers go now. I’d tied my jacket around my waist, and my thin tank top would reveal a tit-bit more than I needed him to see.
He chuckled at that. Hmm. He had a nice chuckle. And a husky laugh. Both of which made my eyes zoom in on his throat. I wondered if it was as warm as it looked. He must’ve caught me staring, because he coughed, bringing my attention back to his face. His eyes were twinkling something wicked.
“You might be right about that,” he said. “Maybe I don’t like people telling me what to do. Or dictating what I can and can’t put in my mouth.”
My mouth dropped open, but I quickly snapped it shut. This guy was obviously a charmer, and after dealing with guys like him all day, the last thing I would do was fall prey to another arrogant playboy. Nope. Not me. Not gonna happen.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie in exchange for a fair and honest review. ***
Shayne is a matchmaker at an elite company, however, her love life is not up to par with her fixer-upper skills. When she locked eyes with gorgeous Nate Ryan in the train, and then lost sight of him, she thought it wouldn't amount to anything, but she didn't count on Nate being so persistent. Of course, as luck might have it, just when she decides to give the boy a chance, her boss throws a curve ball at her that might threaten to ruin both her job and her potential relationship with Nate.
I absolutely adored this book! I don't read all that many MF stories any longer, but after reading Licked and falling in love with Brooke Blaine's writing, I just couldn't pass this up and I'm so glad I didn't. While I loved Ryleigh and Hunter, I think Nate and Shayne are my favorite couple so far! Shayne is so relatable. Kind of shy and down-to-earth, but sassy, and she gets all rambly when she's nervous. And Nate? He was mature beyond his age, sweet, persistent and so sexy. He pursued Shayne relentlessly without seeming creepy, and was so perfect for her.
I also loved the rest of the girls. Really, everyone should have a group of friends that was, at least, half as supportive as this one. One of my favorite parts in the series has been seeing their friendship and how they weather everything, the good and the bad, together.
If you're looking for a very fun, sexy as hell and emotional (I have to say, Brooke did make me cry quite a bit at a point in the story) book, look no further, this would be perfect for you!
Rating: 5 Stars!!!
Shayne is a matchmaker at an elite company, however, her love life is not up to par with her fixer-upper skills. When she locked eyes with gorgeous Nate Ryan in the train, and then lost sight of him, she thought it wouldn't amount to anything, but she didn't count on Nate being so persistent. Of course, as luck might have it, just when she decides to give the boy a chance, her boss throws a curve ball at her that might threaten to ruin both her job and her potential relationship with Nate.
I absolutely adored this book! I don't read all that many MF stories any longer, but after reading Licked and falling in love with Brooke Blaine's writing, I just couldn't pass this up and I'm so glad I didn't. While I loved Ryleigh and Hunter, I think Nate and Shayne are my favorite couple so far! Shayne is so relatable. Kind of shy and down-to-earth, but sassy, and she gets all rambly when she's nervous. And Nate? He was mature beyond his age, sweet, persistent and so sexy. He pursued Shayne relentlessly without seeming creepy, and was so perfect for her.
I also loved the rest of the girls. Really, everyone should have a group of friends that was, at least, half as supportive as this one. One of my favorite parts in the series has been seeing their friendship and how they weather everything, the good and the bad, together.
If you're looking for a very fun, sexy as hell and emotional (I have to say, Brooke did make me cry quite a bit at a point in the story) book, look no further, this would be perfect for you!
Rating: 5 Stars!!!
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About The Author
She is the author of the international bestselling romantic comedy series, L.A. Liaisons (“Licked” and “Hooker), as well as Flash Point and The Desperate Man series. The latter, co-authored with Ella Frank, has scarred her conservative Southern family for life, bless their hearts.
If you’d like to get in touch with her, she’s easy to find - just keep an ear out for the Rick Astley ringtone that’s dominated her cell phone for ten years.
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