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lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
janareviews's review
5.0
5/5
A great conclusion to a great series! I have absolutely loved getting to know all the Mancini’s and I’m sad we have to leave them. But I’m sure I’ll see them again, if not In future books, but because I am rereading these!
Dom and Val were special. I didn’t expect to feel so much this book, but it was the perfect amount of feels for the book. I never got a good read on Dom in the other books, but this book showed me how great he is too!
Val is a new character and has so much love to give! She always wanted what was best for others, but I’m glad she got what was best for herself!
I loved this book and can’t wait for you to love it too!
A great conclusion to a great series! I have absolutely loved getting to know all the Mancini’s and I’m sad we have to leave them. But I’m sure I’ll see them again, if not In future books, but because I am rereading these!
Dom and Val were special. I didn’t expect to feel so much this book, but it was the perfect amount of feels for the book. I never got a good read on Dom in the other books, but this book showed me how great he is too!
Val is a new character and has so much love to give! She always wanted what was best for others, but I’m glad she got what was best for herself!
I loved this book and can’t wait for you to love it too!
jensreads83's review
5.0
I've been eagerly anticipating Dom's story since getting a sneak peek at the end of Dirty Flirty Enemy and this book was one that had me hooked and consumed from beginning to end. This was not the typical romcom Piper Rayne book we are used to but was an emotional second chance romance that definitely pulled on the heartstrings. I absolutely could not get enough of this witty, funny, sexy and heartwarming story. Piper Rayne won me over and over again with the amazing characters, captivating storyline and flawless writing. I loved every moment of this read.
I loved everything about Dom and Val. After getting their back story, things made so much sense and gave this story clarity. Piper Rayne nailed the passionate, soul deep and enthralling chemistry between them. The slow burn, the push and pull, the ups and downs...I loved it all. This would not be a Piper Rayne book without the silly antics and funny moments; Gia.. that girl needs a book!
Wild Steamy Hook-Up was a delicious treat. It was the complete entertainment package. It was sweet and passionate, it was dirty, sassy and hilarious. It was just the right kind of heartaching angsty that I devoured. Piper Rayne brilliance at it's very best.
I loved everything about Dom and Val. After getting their back story, things made so much sense and gave this story clarity. Piper Rayne nailed the passionate, soul deep and enthralling chemistry between them. The slow burn, the push and pull, the ups and downs...I loved it all. This would not be a Piper Rayne book without the silly antics and funny moments; Gia.. that girl needs a book!
Wild Steamy Hook-Up was a delicious treat. It was the complete entertainment package. It was sweet and passionate, it was dirty, sassy and hilarious. It was just the right kind of heartaching angsty that I devoured. Piper Rayne brilliance at it's very best.
gmzzn's review
2.0
oh god. 1.5 stars. this was really hard to read and it's hard to give this rating bc i actually enjoyed the first book a lot. then a little bit less the 2nd one. and this one... i just wanted it to be over.
point one: i honestly don't understand what those women see in these boys. they're so sexist and selfish and rude??? oh my goddddddd
point two: dom and val are 36 years old and yet they can't ever fucking talk!!!!! to!!!! each!!!! other!!!!! they keep this bullshit of "oh no we hurt each other" PLEASE JUST /TALK/ for gods sake you're grown ups acting like jealous teens...
point three: val's parents are assholes.
anyway. disappointed. sad face
point one: i honestly don't understand what those women see in these boys. they're so sexist and selfish and rude??? oh my goddddddd
point two: dom and val are 36 years old and yet they can't ever fucking talk!!!!! to!!!! each!!!! other!!!!! they keep this bullshit of "oh no we hurt each other" PLEASE JUST /TALK/ for gods sake you're grown ups acting like jealous teens...
point three: val's parents are assholes.
Spoiler
treating her like shit bc of unplanned pregnancy and divorce and her career choices and guilt tripping her like bitch fuck OFF let val live her own life!!! and we're supposed to think it's cute or funny or whatever how the parents keep treating the whole dom/val drama???? ughanyway. disappointed. sad face
lowkeyreader's review
5.0
I am completely in love with Dominic Mancini! I have been waiting for Dom’s book since the first book in the series and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! This book starts where Carm's book left us.
From Carm’s book we knew that Dom had a wedding ring on his finger and a woman in his bed. What we didn’t know is who the woman was. We quickly find out that the she in question is Valentina Daniella Cavallo, a woman who grew up in the same Italian neighborhood as Dom.
Dominic and Val were destined to be together. Their love was years in the making. Val has been in love with him when she was 16. Dom, as we’ve seen through this book, is only looking so hook ups, no long term romances, so the fact that he’s the one that gets drunk and marriage in Vegas is so funny.
While staying married for 3 months to make their mamas happy, we get to see another side to Dom. We get to see what’s underneath and the reason he’s only looking for hook ups. We see more in his past and his vulnerable side and it make me melt even more for him.
After getting their back story, things made so much sense and gave this story clarity. Piper Rayne nailed the passionate, soul deep and enthralling chemistry between them. The slow burn, the push and pull, the ups and downs, I just loved it all!
I really LOVED this book! I want to scream it from the mountain tops. I laughed, I cried, I wanted to slap Dom and Val upside the head at many points of the book, but at the same time I wanted to hug them and make them finally work it out. I definitely recommend this book and the entire White Collar Brothers series.
From Carm’s book we knew that Dom had a wedding ring on his finger and a woman in his bed. What we didn’t know is who the woman was. We quickly find out that the she in question is Valentina Daniella Cavallo, a woman who grew up in the same Italian neighborhood as Dom.
Dominic and Val were destined to be together. Their love was years in the making. Val has been in love with him when she was 16. Dom, as we’ve seen through this book, is only looking so hook ups, no long term romances, so the fact that he’s the one that gets drunk and marriage in Vegas is so funny.
While staying married for 3 months to make their mamas happy, we get to see another side to Dom. We get to see what’s underneath and the reason he’s only looking for hook ups. We see more in his past and his vulnerable side and it make me melt even more for him.
After getting their back story, things made so much sense and gave this story clarity. Piper Rayne nailed the passionate, soul deep and enthralling chemistry between them. The slow burn, the push and pull, the ups and downs, I just loved it all!
I really LOVED this book! I want to scream it from the mountain tops. I laughed, I cried, I wanted to slap Dom and Val upside the head at many points of the book, but at the same time I wanted to hug them and make them finally work it out. I definitely recommend this book and the entire White Collar Brothers series.
jesbruno's review
4.0
I loved Dom with his serious mysterious ways but his younger brother still holds my heart. Dom and Val have some Steamy Hook-Ups but the lack of communications and their stubbornness; I wanted to smack them silly. There is a lot of history between these two. Dom and Val made some mistakes in the past that they both wish they could take back - if only we could go back to tell our younger self what not to do. As always Piper Rayne books has me glued to my kindle and wanting more.
jenreads83's review
5.0
I've been eagerly anticipating Dom's story since getting a sneak peek at the end of Dirty Flirty Enemy and this book was one that had me hooked and consumed from beginning to end. This was not the typical romcom Piper Rayne book we are used to but was an emotional second chance romance that definitely pulled on the heartstrings. I absolutely could not get enough of this witty, funny, sexy and heartwarming story. Piper Rayne won me over and over again with the amazing characters, captivating storyline and flawless writing. I loved every moment of this read.
I loved everything about Dom and Val. After getting their back story, things made so much sense and gave this story clarity. Piper Rayne nailed the passionate, soul deep and enthralling chemistry between them. The slow burn, the push and pull, the ups and downs...I loved it all. This would not be a Piper Rayne book without the silly antics and funny moments; Gia.. that girl needs a book!
Wild Steamy Hook-Up was a delicious treat. It was the complete entertainment package. It was sweet and passionate, it was dirty, sassy and hilarious. It was just the right kind of heartaching angsty that I devoured. Piper Rayne brilliance at it's very best.
I loved everything about Dom and Val. After getting their back story, things made so much sense and gave this story clarity. Piper Rayne nailed the passionate, soul deep and enthralling chemistry between them. The slow burn, the push and pull, the ups and downs...I loved it all. This would not be a Piper Rayne book without the silly antics and funny moments; Gia.. that girl needs a book!
Wild Steamy Hook-Up was a delicious treat. It was the complete entertainment package. It was sweet and passionate, it was dirty, sassy and hilarious. It was just the right kind of heartaching angsty that I devoured. Piper Rayne brilliance at it's very best.
elylibrarysec's review
4.0
Dominic Mancini wakes to find his life has changed. Valentina Cavallo is not quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. I came to the conclusion that these two showed me what I’m missing by not coming from an Italian family.
If you don’t laugh a lot here, you’ll at least get a chuckle or two or three out of it. These authors make it seem very easy when they create their comedic scenes. And the funny thing is, it’s very easy to picture the scene actually happening. They are the perfect pair. For me, I can’t say which author wrote what or if they even chose what character(s) they wrote. And I don’t care because they are the perfect pair and they always leave me wanting more.
Some may say this is a story of second chances but I didn’t feel that our couple actually every had first ones. I did, however, feel like Valentina had a case of unrequited love. With Dominic, I felt like he couldn’t see what was right in front of him. It was the perfect ending for these two but it left me a little sad because there’s no date for the next Mancini story.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
If you don’t laugh a lot here, you’ll at least get a chuckle or two or three out of it. These authors make it seem very easy when they create their comedic scenes. And the funny thing is, it’s very easy to picture the scene actually happening. They are the perfect pair. For me, I can’t say which author wrote what or if they even chose what character(s) they wrote. And I don’t care because they are the perfect pair and they always leave me wanting more.
Some may say this is a story of second chances but I didn’t feel that our couple actually every had first ones. I did, however, feel like Valentina had a case of unrequited love. With Dominic, I felt like he couldn’t see what was right in front of him. It was the perfect ending for these two but it left me a little sad because there’s no date for the next Mancini story.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
kathy2012west's review
4.0
In the last book, Dirty Filthy Enemy, you leaned a bit more about Dom. You learned he was hiding secrets. Meeting up with someone in secret and telling anyone who it was. Why? Because he had a past with this person. This person was someone he always loved. Valentina.
Dom and Val wake up in Vegas married. A drunken wedding night that neither one remembers. They both know that this was a mistake and would never work.
But…… they realize mom guilt is a real thing. Coming from Italian families, they know their parent won’t be happy. So they make a plan. Stay together until Dom’s cousins wedding then break it off. Make the parents happy for a while and then say it didn’t work out.
What could go wrong? EVERYTHING!!!!
What happens when feelings get involved? What happens when there are misunderstandings?
I have wanted Dom’s story from the start. I knew there was something about him that interested me. He rough and tough but he also has a heart. A heart that he doesn’t show often.
I really enjoyed this story. It was about second chances and being able to fix your past mistakes.
Great job on this series!!!!
Dom and Val wake up in Vegas married. A drunken wedding night that neither one remembers. They both know that this was a mistake and would never work.
But…… they realize mom guilt is a real thing. Coming from Italian families, they know their parent won’t be happy. So they make a plan. Stay together until Dom’s cousins wedding then break it off. Make the parents happy for a while and then say it didn’t work out.
What could go wrong? EVERYTHING!!!!
What happens when feelings get involved? What happens when there are misunderstandings?
I have wanted Dom’s story from the start. I knew there was something about him that interested me. He rough and tough but he also has a heart. A heart that he doesn’t show often.
I really enjoyed this story. It was about second chances and being able to fix your past mistakes.
Great job on this series!!!!