bookperson
Written on Aug 2, 2018
Looking for the perfect mix of smart, sexy, and sassy? Mai Tai’d Up continues New York Times bestselling author Alice Clayton’s Cocktail series, which began with Wallbanger and continued with Rusty Nailed and Screwdrivered.
The gossip mill in the seaside community of Monterey is churning about Chloe Patterson, the newcomer who is starting a sanctuary for rescued pit bulls. It’s rumored that she’s a former beauty queen (true) who ditched her fiancé the morning of their wedding (also true). And that while she’s not looking for a new man, the good-looking local veterinarian has his eye on her. Absolutely, positively true.
When Lucas Campbell isn’t at the family veterinary clinic, he’s paddle boarding in Monterey Bay. Recently single, he’s definitely not in the market for a new relationship, but he still can’t resist taking a second, third, and fourth look at the recent arrival of Miss Golden State.
Neither Lucas nor Chloe has any interest in being tied down. Being tied up, however—now there’s a thought. But are a few Mai Tais, a moonlit night, and the music of Frank Sinatra enough to allow them both to forget their past? Let’s hope Ol’ Blue Eyes knows what he’s doing.
Mix one part tiki, one part kinky, and a splash of old black magic matchmaking, and it’s time to be . . . Mai Tai’d Up.
- ISBN10 1476766746
- ISBN13 9781476766744
- Publish Date 2 December 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Simon & Schuster
- Imprint Gallery
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- 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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