Hired by Zoey Castile

Hired (Happy Endings, #2)

by Zoey Castile

For a man who makes his living pleasuring women, what happens when the only pay-out worth having is love? 
 
Faith Abigail Charles has always done the right thing. So when her mother runs for mayor of New Orleans, Faith puts her law career on hold to help her win. But when tensions run high, Faith trades one kind of heat for another—in the arms of a hard-bodied stranger. He’s everything a woman dreams of in a lover. So much so that her one-night stand turns into two, then three, then four …
 
For Aiden Rios, meeting smart, sexy Faith feels like fate. After being ditched by his client in the Big Easy, the high-paid male escort needs a little company himself. Aiden knows he’ll have to come clean about his line of work, and he plans to—right after another taste of Faith’s sweetness—and another and another … Until a chance meeting with his client leaves Aiden exposed—and Faith shocked and hurt. Now the hired hottie must show Faith that the love they share is bigger than the scandal threatening to destroy them …
 
Praise for Stripped
 
“There’s no other word to describe this book but delicious—it’s as sinful and pleasurable as a perfect piece of late summer pie.” 
Entertainment Weekly

“A witty, wonderful romance that speaks to who we are, who we are meant to be, and who we are meant to be with.” 
Washington Post


Stripped is a modern rom-com that’s equal parts sexy and sweet.” 
—Shondaland

Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on

4 of 5 stars

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Aiden's rules existed for protection. They were there to keep him and the other party from getting hurt. Meeting Faith was a game changer, because he was willing to break all his rules for her, and now Aiden could become the injured party.

• Pro: I always love seeing one of those "never me" heroes fall for the woman he didn't know he was looking for. Obviously it started as physical attraction, but it was easy, and wonderful, to see the bond slowly forming and growing between Faith and Aiden. This was a fabulous pairing, and I was rooting for them from the start.

• Pro: I didn't expect them to make an appearance, but I was so happy the Mayhem family was back. Once again, they came to help one of their "brothers" find his HEA, and so, the bromance continues!

• Pro: Castile did an awesome job taking us on a tour of Louisiana. It was fantastic that she took us off the beaten path. I have read many books set in New Orleans before, but Castile featured sites I have not "visited" before, and that was a special treat.

• Pro: Call me nosy, but I loved learning Aiden's backstory. He by no means had it easy, but those trials really helped shape the best parts of him, and how can I not fall for a man, who loved his aunt and his mother that much?

• Pro: The campaign storyline added an interesting layer to this story, and it was fun rooting for Faith's mom.

• Pro: It was nice to see such a family focus in a contemporary romance. There were some really lovely moments all around between Faith and her family, Aiden and his family, as well as between the Mayhem brethren. Lots of warm fuzzies.

Overall: A fun and sexy addition to the Happy Endings series, and I say, keep 'em coming.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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