bookperson
Written on Aug 2, 2018
Walking out on his own wedding literally minutes before marrying high school sweetheart Miss California Amber St. Pedigreed, Lucas Campbell decides to move his entire life, including his veterinary practice, from San Diego to Monterrey. They reside in the same state, but the cities are worlds and lifestyles apart.
When Lucas meets Chloe Patterson, a woman with the body of a supermodel, the mouth of a sailor, and the fashion sense of a teenage guy in Seattle during the 1990s, he's blown away by how refreshing it is to find a girl who breaks the San Diego blonde, designer label wearing, actress/model mould. And to top it all off, Chloe's no stranger to cleaning up dog poop! She runs "Our Gang" ranch, a sanctuary for abandoned and rescued pit bulls.
Lucas likes cleaning cages, feeding puppies and cuddling and cooing with adorable animals alongside Chloe. But is he just biding his time before his family expects him to fall in line and marry "the right girl," or will Lucas and Chloe's mutual love for their furry, four-legged friends be enough to keep him in Monterrey for good?
- ISBN10 1476766711
- ISBN13 9781476766713
- Publish Date 4 December 2014 (first published 2 December 2014)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 July 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Simon & Schuster
- Imprint Gallery
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 272
- Language English
Reviews
Sam@WLABB
Written on Nov 12, 2016
Alice Clayton always delivers the laughs. Chloe amused me on a regular basis with her former pageant queen talk and personal rebellion. (Yes, she ate the whole donut) I liked that this was not a romance from the start. I liked that there was a genuine friendship that grew to be more. I loved that Chloe was looking to find herself and her purpose, and that she wanted to make a home for herself before embarking on another romance. I also really liked how Chloe's relationships with her parents were handled. I think it was an important part of Chloe's journey, and I was glad Clayton included it.
Overall: A lot of fun with a lot of heart, and great MCs, who you cannot help but like.
Cocktails and Books
Written on Jan 3, 2015
Mai Tai'd Up is the first book in Clayton's series that I have read. It is Chloe and Lucas's story. It is full of references to the awesome mid-century house that Chloe's family owns--complete with tiki bar and a sound system that blasts Frank and Dean, which I LOVED.
The story begins with Chloe callling off her wedding, much to her mother's chagrin. She escapes to their family ranch in Monterey. While there, she rediscovers her true passion for rescuing unwanted/abused dogs. She turns the ranch into a pitbull rescue.
In the process, she meets Lucas: a local veterinarian who also happens to be hot! Lucas was left at the altar by his high school sweetheart, so both he and Chloe are reluctant to be anyone's "rebound". Thus, it takes a long time for these two to get beyond the flirting!
I enjoyed this book, although there was an element of predictability to it. I would recommend this book, especially if you have read Clayton's other books in the series. Cheers!
Reviewed by Joelle for Cocktails and Books
EBookObsessed
Written on Nov 8, 2014
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