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totallybookeduk's review
5.0
Alex is finally getting somewhere in her life, after working hard she is awaiting the results from her bar exams and working a summer associate position at a top law firm in Chicago. Work is busy and full-on but she knows she needs to keep her head down and free of distractions – especially men!
A last-minute trip to the store to grab essentials leads to her locked in an ATM vestibule with a handsome stranger she spotted in the store. Emerson is that handsome stranger and after chatting and playing games to pass the time they share a kiss before heading their separate ways. However, when she is woken up by building noise from the bottom floor of her building, she discovers not only is it co-owned by Emerson but that it is going to be a bar.
With her firm being traditional, they have made it clear that she should be bringing a partner to the next work function. Step in Emerson to be the arm-candy that she needs, however, it is clear that he is already known in these circles as part of Chicago’s well-to-do families – not that he wishes to be part of all that.
Despite attempting to keep things at arm's length, they find each other very much in each other's arms. Although will Alex’s job and Emerson’s family cause issues?
A last-minute trip to the store to grab essentials leads to her locked in an ATM vestibule with a handsome stranger she spotted in the store. Emerson is that handsome stranger and after chatting and playing games to pass the time they share a kiss before heading their separate ways. However, when she is woken up by building noise from the bottom floor of her building, she discovers not only is it co-owned by Emerson but that it is going to be a bar.
With her firm being traditional, they have made it clear that she should be bringing a partner to the next work function. Step in Emerson to be the arm-candy that she needs, however, it is clear that he is already known in these circles as part of Chicago’s well-to-do families – not that he wishes to be part of all that.
Despite attempting to keep things at arm's length, they find each other very much in each other's arms. Although will Alex’s job and Emerson’s family cause issues?
samanthajayne_x's review
5.0
I’d like to thank Give me book promotions for sending me an e-arc of this book in preparation for the spin-off release book.
I loved the chemistry between Emerson and Alex, and the way they met in the elevator was hilarious! It was such a funny, cute, heartwarming story. I enjoyed this story so much and after reading the Young Elites it was exactly what I needed and it gave me everything I wanted. It was off to such a great and humorous start and I soon fell in love with both Emerson and Alex.
I loved that Alex was a lawyer a high powered female, who was working hard to get what she wanted and was willing to put in the extra work to get what she wanted. She made it straight to the partners of her law firm that she would not use her relationship with Emerson to gain business with his dad which I respected the hell out of. Like you go girl!
Emerson after meeting his dad you understood way more where his passion for the bar came from and how well he wanted the bar to succeed and I loved that he was so focused on it doing well.
I love that bar.
I also loved the side characters, Chase, Sawyer, Dante and Liam all of Emerson’s friends who also had a stake in the bar, I enjoyed how they came together to do it. I loved how we also got to see an insight to them as well and that they were so rounded characters and they felt incredibly real. I also loved Hayley (Emerson’s sister) I loved how she managed to boss all the boys around. I’m going to say it now. I think there is a thing between her and Dante. We’ll see if I turn out to be right because I’m sure each of the boys is getting their own story. I could be wrong about that.
As I say I really enjoyed the story, it was nice cute, angsty drama filled and I couldn’t have asked for anything better!
I loved the chemistry between Emerson and Alex, and the way they met in the elevator was hilarious! It was such a funny, cute, heartwarming story. I enjoyed this story so much and after reading the Young Elites it was exactly what I needed and it gave me everything I wanted. It was off to such a great and humorous start and I soon fell in love with both Emerson and Alex.
I loved that Alex was a lawyer a high powered female, who was working hard to get what she wanted and was willing to put in the extra work to get what she wanted. She made it straight to the partners of her law firm that she would not use her relationship with Emerson to gain business with his dad which I respected the hell out of. Like you go girl!
Emerson after meeting his dad you understood way more where his passion for the bar came from and how well he wanted the bar to succeed and I loved that he was so focused on it doing well.
I love that bar.
I also loved the side characters, Chase, Sawyer, Dante and Liam all of Emerson’s friends who also had a stake in the bar, I enjoyed how they came together to do it. I loved how we also got to see an insight to them as well and that they were so rounded characters and they felt incredibly real. I also loved Hayley (Emerson’s sister) I loved how she managed to boss all the boys around. I’m going to say it now. I think there is a thing between her and Dante. We’ll see if I turn out to be right because I’m sure each of the boys is getting their own story. I could be wrong about that.
As I say I really enjoyed the story, it was nice cute, angsty drama filled and I couldn’t have asked for anything better!
bookedandbusybookblog's review
4.0
I always seem to get lost in Katie McCoy’s books as the characters and subject matter always seems to just suck me right in. Rascal is no different!
Alex is waiting confirmation that she passed her bar exam to become a lawyer, but in the meantime, has to deal with running into a gorgeous guy while she’s stocking up in the tampon aisle at the grocery store! Talk about embarrassing!
Emerson. What can I say? Swoonworthy, sexy as hell, smart businessman..oh, and Alex’s neighbor. He’s opening a bar with four friends and the man definitely has a chip on his shoulder because of his family, but he won me over almost immediately.
I loved Rascal. It started off so sweet, fun and sexy and did not have any unnecessary drama. The love story between Emerson and Alex was a joy to read! Emerson and Alex just fit so perfectly together, as did the rest of the characters in the story, which will continue with more books!
Alex is waiting confirmation that she passed her bar exam to become a lawyer, but in the meantime, has to deal with running into a gorgeous guy while she’s stocking up in the tampon aisle at the grocery store! Talk about embarrassing!
Emerson. What can I say? Swoonworthy, sexy as hell, smart businessman..oh, and Alex’s neighbor. He’s opening a bar with four friends and the man definitely has a chip on his shoulder because of his family, but he won me over almost immediately.
I loved Rascal. It started off so sweet, fun and sexy and did not have any unnecessary drama. The love story between Emerson and Alex was a joy to read! Emerson and Alex just fit so perfectly together, as did the rest of the characters in the story, which will continue with more books!
shaifali2314's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was really a very mediocre read for me
bookaddict_fanatic's review
4.0
This is the first book I've read from this author and I enjoyed every page of it! It held my attention from the first chapter to the last and now I need the next book in this series..... like now!
justmevictoria's review
4.0
Some guys just know how to keep you up all night...
Alex has her head down working hard, aiming to score the associates position at the law firm she's working out. Only thing stopped her is the two other junior associates also vying for the position at the end of summer. So what Alex doesn't need during this already stressful time is to find out that a new bar is being build below her apartment, keeping her up at all hours. The only plus to this situation is the eye-candy that is the five best mates who own and run said bar. In particular, Emerson. When it's made clear that being more family and relationship-orientated could help her land the job, she asks Emerson to be her plus-one to a work event. Emerson's family name and connections seems to please her bosses, but it threatens to tear about any spark that is forming between Alex and Emerson.
Doesn't the cover just catch your eye immediately?
Of course once I read one Katie McCoy book, I just had to check out what else she had written. When I saw that this new series would be released throughout the year, I just had to jump on it and get reading. And this book did not disappoint.
Just the first paragraph of Alex's perspective had me hooked, and I really enjoyed reading from her perspective. She's a serious but fun character who was an interesting person to follow throughout the story. Adding in a few chapters from Emerson's perspective, it was great to get a glimpse into his head during moments of the story. Together, these characters had sexual tension oozing off the page, and you couldn't help but keep reading to see where they go next.
As the start in a companion novel series, I was excited to get an introduction to our other Rascals, and have a guess at who they could be paired up with. The small pieces we got with our future narrators definitely has me intrigued to dive into their stories asap.
The only part of this story that fell flat for me was the complication and drama that resulted. It seemed to have come from nowhere, and while it is believable in retrospect, I felt it needed a little more building up, rather than what felt like a random explosion of emotion that felt a little premature. Regardless, the overall story fits together well.
Contemporary romance fans, I can't not recommend this book to you. I know I say this about pretty much all the romance books I read, but what can I say, I'm a sucker for a cute and swoony romance read, especially one with alternating perspectives and companion sequels.
Alex has her head down working hard, aiming to score the associates position at the law firm she's working out. Only thing stopped her is the two other junior associates also vying for the position at the end of summer. So what Alex doesn't need during this already stressful time is to find out that a new bar is being build below her apartment, keeping her up at all hours. The only plus to this situation is the eye-candy that is the five best mates who own and run said bar. In particular, Emerson. When it's made clear that being more family and relationship-orientated could help her land the job, she asks Emerson to be her plus-one to a work event. Emerson's family name and connections seems to please her bosses, but it threatens to tear about any spark that is forming between Alex and Emerson.
Doesn't the cover just catch your eye immediately?
Of course once I read one Katie McCoy book, I just had to check out what else she had written. When I saw that this new series would be released throughout the year, I just had to jump on it and get reading. And this book did not disappoint.
Just the first paragraph of Alex's perspective had me hooked, and I really enjoyed reading from her perspective. She's a serious but fun character who was an interesting person to follow throughout the story. Adding in a few chapters from Emerson's perspective, it was great to get a glimpse into his head during moments of the story. Together, these characters had sexual tension oozing off the page, and you couldn't help but keep reading to see where they go next.
As the start in a companion novel series, I was excited to get an introduction to our other Rascals, and have a guess at who they could be paired up with. The small pieces we got with our future narrators definitely has me intrigued to dive into their stories asap.
The only part of this story that fell flat for me was the complication and drama that resulted. It seemed to have come from nowhere, and while it is believable in retrospect, I felt it needed a little more building up, rather than what felt like a random explosion of emotion that felt a little premature. Regardless, the overall story fits together well.
Contemporary romance fans, I can't not recommend this book to you. I know I say this about pretty much all the romance books I read, but what can I say, I'm a sucker for a cute and swoony romance read, especially one with alternating perspectives and companion sequels.
thesassybookworm's review
4.0
3.5 Stars
I honestly do not have much to say about this one. It was a cute read without a lot of angst or drama. The writing was great. The pace (for the most part) was good. The plot was humorous and sweet. It had some excellent secondary characters (although, I am not 100% sure I care to read Chase's book as I am a little over the whole "player who sleeps with everything" type of hero). Both of the main characters were very likable, and the ending was a sweet HFN.
My only issue with it was the big drama near the end and how it was resolved. I was annoyed beyond belief that Alex went hunting down Emerson, and beyond annoyed that SHE felt the need to apologize for his a$$hole behavior. She didn't do ANYTHING wrong. Not to mention it took him TWO WEEKS to get his head out of his a$$ and Alex took him back with ZERO grovel after he basically implied she was a whore!! Yea, no, that whole debacle fell short for me which in turn had me lowering my rating. C'est la vie...
ssejig's review
3.0
Doesn't every romance start with the main characters being trapped in an ATM vestibule? What, just this and Friends? Okay. It's just good luck that Alex is able to find the hottie she was trapped with later. Too bad it's because Emerson and four of his friends are bulding a bar right below her apartment. She gets little sleep as it is while trying to convert her summer position with a law firm into a fulltime job. And it's that job that has her turning to Emerson when she needs a date for her firm's upcoming party.
This sets off a series of dates thatend up with the two in a forever after kind of love.
I wish there had been more to their relationship. And Alex should not have been the ome to apologize. She did nothing wrong during the Big Misunderstanding and yet... there she is. Hiking in to tell Emerson she was wrong.
This sets off a series of dates thatend up with the two in a forever after kind of love.
I wish there had been more to their relationship. And Alex should not have been the ome to apologize. She did nothing wrong during the Big Misunderstanding and yet... there she is. Hiking in to tell Emerson she was wrong.