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A review by kp_hobbitreads
Hitched by Lucy Lennox, May Archer
4.0
#1 Hijacked: ★★★✮☆ | 3.5 stars
#2 Hitched: ★★★★☆ | 4 stars
So I am absolutely a sucker for two characters who very clearly have feelings for each other but refuse to acknowledge it. Because when it finally comes to a head, and they're like "Oh. Oh." it's just *chef's kiss* perfection.
Security expert and former Marine Percy "Champ" Champion and wedding planner Quinn Taffet are on night 26 of their one-night-stand which is totally fine. They are neither one looking for a relationship...as they constantly remind each other. They're just spending all their time together. And, practically share custody of Champ's dog Hercules. But, when it turns out that one of Quinn's clients may be the key to a mission Champ is running, they have to pretend to be engaged so that Champ can get access to a stolen Horn containing important information, prevent an PR nightmare for his client, and take down a drug cartel. Easy Peasy.
I loved being back in The Thicket. This story had everything I wanted: Two idiots in love, ridiculous puns, and a bunch of well-meaning/nosy Thicket citizens trying to play matchmaker. I think this book did a really great job of having cameos from old characters without it feeling overwhelming or like it was taking away from the current story. Plus, Percy and Quinn are just great together. Percy can be overbearing and a little too focused on the mission, but I loved that Quinn was not just going to stand back and take it. He gave as good as he got which I loved. The mystery was also really well balanced, it kept the story moving without feeling like it detracted from the romance.
Three Thoughts:
1. I do think Champ should have had to grovel a lot more than he did. Some of the stunts he pulled were pretty awful, and I think Quinn should have made him work harder to earn his forgiveness.
2. All the pet names were hilarious.
3. I really liked the side storyline between Quinn and Aunty Cherry when he realizes how much of his view on relationships was shaped by her own history - history he didn't even know about.
Overall, this was a so much fun to read, and I cannot wait for Kev and Hux's story. Their banter is so good, so I know their romance is going to be worth the wait. But, at the end of the day, I'm going to read anything this duo writes.
content warnings: cheating (not between or by the main characters), sex (on page), threats of violence
#2 Hitched: ★★★★☆ | 4 stars
So I am absolutely a sucker for two characters who very clearly have feelings for each other but refuse to acknowledge it. Because when it finally comes to a head, and they're like "Oh. Oh." it's just *chef's kiss* perfection.
Security expert and former Marine Percy "Champ" Champion and wedding planner Quinn Taffet are on night 26 of their one-night-stand which is totally fine. They are neither one looking for a relationship...as they constantly remind each other. They're just spending all their time together. And, practically share custody of Champ's dog Hercules. But, when it turns out that one of Quinn's clients may be the key to a mission Champ is running, they have to pretend to be engaged so that Champ can get access to a stolen Horn containing important information, prevent an PR nightmare for his client, and take down a drug cartel. Easy Peasy.
I loved being back in The Thicket. This story had everything I wanted: Two idiots in love, ridiculous puns, and a bunch of well-meaning/nosy Thicket citizens trying to play matchmaker. I think this book did a really great job of having cameos from old characters without it feeling overwhelming or like it was taking away from the current story. Plus, Percy and Quinn are just great together. Percy can be overbearing and a little too focused on the mission, but I loved that Quinn was not just going to stand back and take it. He gave as good as he got which I loved. The mystery was also really well balanced, it kept the story moving without feeling like it detracted from the romance.
Three Thoughts:
1. I do think Champ should have had to grovel a lot more than he did. Some of the stunts he pulled were pretty awful, and I think Quinn should have made him work harder to earn his forgiveness.
2. All the pet names were hilarious.
3. I really liked the side storyline between Quinn and Aunty Cherry when he realizes how much of his view on relationships was shaped by her own history - history he didn't even know about.
Overall, this was a so much fun to read, and I cannot wait for Kev and Hux's story. Their banter is so good, so I know their romance is going to be worth the wait. But, at the end of the day, I'm going to read anything this duo writes.
content warnings: cheating (not between or by the main characters), sex (on page), threats of violence