This my favorite Helena Hunting book. Hands down. The chemistry between Amalie and her mystery man was smoking hot and this book made me feel every emotion. To be honest, words cannot describe how much I love this book.

3.5 stars. This was a pretty good book, but I had a few issues with it. This is Amie and Lex's book. Amie has been married only hours when her marriage is destroyed by a very public act of cheating on her new husband, Armstrong's part during the reception. She has a huge, giant breakdown and in a fit of retaliation, comes onto Lex, who is her best friend Ruby's boyfriend's brother and Armstrong's cousin. But Lex turns her down and feels bad for her. Amie decides to go on her honeymoon alone, and she is shocked to find Lex is on her flight to Bora Bora on a work trip. They end up hooking up and spending time together on Amie's honeymoon. Both agree that they can't continue their fling once they get home. Lex has always had an antagonistic and competitive relationship with Armstrong. Their family has major drama because of Armstrong's scandal. He makes getting an annulment from Amie very difficult. But, once they get home, they miss each other, so Lex and Amie find they still want to see each other after Bora Bora. Amie has a lot of healing and life changes to go through before she is ready for a relationship with Lex, but it all works out for them in the end.

I liked Lex a lot. He was funny and sexy, sweet and patient with Amie. I liked Amie for the most part, although she did frustrate me at times. But I didn't feel an amazing connection between them. There were conversations and times spent between Amie and Lex that were mentioned but not shown. I needed to see those because I didn't feel the couple falling in love. There was a lot of sex, which I am not complaining about, but I needed more talk of feeling and relationship building beyond sex. Amie had been through a lot. I did understand that and I felt bad for her. But I never really felt like she moved on and jumped head on into a new relationship with a clean slate. She was still unsure and scared of giving her heart to Lex and trusting him throughout the book. I wanted to like her more, but I never really felt like she got over her failed marriage fully. I needed to see her growth. I also felt like the pacing was a little off. The first part of the book was funny, fun and sexy, but the second part was slower and only okay to me. I also didn't love the end. ] I did like the story, though, and I liked catching up with Ruby and Bane. There were some really funny parts, some sexy times, and a lot of emotional times.

Overall, I did enjoy this book, even if I didn't totally love it the way I loved Shacking Up. It is an enjoyable, worthwhile read. I look forward to more from Ms. Hunting in the future!

This book starts with a bang...er...blow...er...insane beginning! Hunting never fails to deliver the laughs and lust we've come to expect in her books. We knew we didn't like Amalie's fiance in Shacking Up, and we were totally justified in those feeling in this Hooking Up.

I love how we get to see the real Amalie emerge in this book. She had let her true self be suppressed by the dipwad who shall not be named (turd Armstrong). Lucky for us, Lexington happens to be in all the right places at the right times...bridal suite, bathrooms, honeymoon island, etc. Amie lets loose and Lexington finally indulges. And Amie is quite the wild child. Just wait 'til you read the book, you'll see what I mean.

In Shaking Up, I went gaga over Bane and his brother. Let me just say, I think I love Lex just as much as Bane (even though I still giggle at Bane's thing for socks because he hates cold feet). Lexington is a truly sweet man who tries to do the right thing, even at the expense of himself. He learned early on in his battles with his dipshit cousin (Armstrong) that sometimes you have to take the higher road. And for this, I adore him. In fact, I heart all three brothers and love seeing them in each book.

I can't give this book anything less than 5 stars. Helena - I'm dying to get my hands on Griffin's story.

Though this is a standalone, checking out Shacking Up!

Bien que ce roman soit un standalone ( à savoir un roman qu'on peut lire de manière indépendante) , je ne peux que vous conseiller de lire Shacking Up , le 1er tome qui nous présente non seulement Ruby et Bane mais aussi Lex et Amalie . Vous pouvez retrouver mon avis sur le premier tome en cliquant sur le titre ci dessous mais également sur la novella Getting Down qui se trouve dans le recueil Eye Candy.

Shacking Up
Getting Down

Comme je vous le disais , je suis fan du personnage d'Amalie Whitfield depuis les toutes premières pages de cette saga car il y a deux facettes chez elle et nous n'avons pu voir que le côté sage de cette personne. Elle est la meilleure amie de Ruby et on sent leur complicité profonde tout au long de cette saga . Elle est sur le point d'épouser Armstrong Moorehead et on sent bien évidemment qu'elle n'est pas totalement épanouie. Quand on en cherche les origines, on comprend tout à fait la démarche ( même si on ne la cautionne pas forcément) d'Amalie qui croit en l'amour et en la stabilité. Dans le passé, elle a fait des erreurs et il est donc inconcevable qu'elle puisse en faire de nouveau et ainsi mettre sa famille dans l'embarras. Comme je vous disais donc j'adore Amalie car elle a en elle des faux airs de Violet ( autre héroïne de la saga Pucked) et elle a une vision de la sexualité complètement libérée. Au début du roman , vous verrez une scène qui est très visuelle et à mourir de rire mais elle affronte aussi avec force la tornade que va subir ses choix et sa vie.

Mais quand nous retrouvons Amalie , elle va faire une découverte assez effroyable et pourtant libératrice. Je ne suis absolument pas fan d'Armstrong le mari d'Amalie et je pense qu'Helena Hunting a réussi le pari fou de me le faire détester encore plus. Il est guindé, il est hautain , il prend un malin plaisir à abaisser les autres et à se prendre pour le maître du monde. L'argumentaire qu'il va débiter en temps de crise avec Amalie est juste incroyable , au sens propre comme au sens figuré. Nous apprendrons à le connaître encore plus dans ce tome , notamment avec des flashback et des explications sur sa jeunesse avec son passé et son passif avec Bane et Lexington. C'est tout simplement hallucinant la façon dont il a de diriger son monde à la baguette et à prendre un malin plaisir à tout saboter sans jamais prendre en compte les émotions des autres. Avec cet abruti tout est question d'apparences, de pouvoir, de jeux de contrôle, de supériorité et d'argent.

Bien que Lexington Mills soit en lien avec la famille Moorehead et du même milieu social qu'eux, la famille Mills est bien plus humaine et empathique que ces vautours de Moorehead. J'avais déjà adoré découvrir Lex dans le précédent tome et dans la nouvelle mais je peux vous dire que j'ai été encore plus charmée par ce héros dans ce tome où il est au centre de l'attention. Il a certes un passif avec Armstrong mais contrairement à son cousin, il a su tirer les leçons de ses erreurs et aller de l'avant de manière positive. Il a vraiment à coeur de rendre son père fier et il va se démener dans la mission qui lui sera confié à Bora Bora, mais aussi en Californie et à New York. Outre un professionnalisme important, c'est un homme charmant, sexy et attachant. Il a cette douceur en lui qui manque cruellement à d'autres. Il saura mettre en valeur Amalie et lui montrer qu'elle peut vivre sans avoir à contrôler le moindre de ses gestes. Bien entendu, il agit un peu les pieds et poings liés car chacune de ses décisions pourra avoir de désastreuses conséquences mais il n'en oublie pas pour autant que la vie et l'avenir d'êtres humains sont en jeu.

Bref, si vous lisez en VO ne passez pas à côté de cette romance sexy mais aussi émouvante. Helena Hunting a réussi le cocktail parfait d'amour, de romance, d'humour et de sensualité. J'ai adoré Hooking Up qui va vous garantir un excellent moment de lecture. Dès qu'on entame la romance, l'addiction vous prend et on a juste envie de connaitre le dénouement final. Helena Hunting nous livre une saga très réussie avec des personnages séduisants mais qui ont aussi des failles et dont on tombe sous le charme irrémédiablement.

The Good, The Bad, and Everything In Between

The Good. The humor (giggle-worthy) and the sex (hot-fire) are handled well and really can carry the story along. There’s that Ivory soap quality (it is a rom com with heightened situations where the cast is decidedly upper crust and white) and the big turns in the story follow some classic soapy rules - especially the forbidden love aspect to their love. It was giving me all the soapy vibes that I enjoy. The isolated start to their relationship was easy to get into. There are plenty of funny, memorable scenes, from the wedding reception, to Lex and Amie’s first encounter, and all the Firsts (meet, kiss, love scene) pack a punch.

The Bad and Everything in Between. I really wish for the scenes that are only alluded to (where they spoke about things other than sex or why they shouldn't do it) were actually shown. I would have loved to see them spending time showing a connection that wasn’t intensely tied to their physical attraction. It’s the second book I’ve read in a row where the physical trumps the emotional and I was missing it. I also struggled with the timing of the romance, if only because Amie was in a very bad place emotionally. I know she was in a bad place emotionally because that was the beat that was struck the strongest and really got repetitive by the time the end of the books rolls near. Also, a dash of color in these monochromatic proceedings wouldn’t be remiss.

The Bottom Line 3.5 stars
I liked it. It’s a very light rom-com that needed a bit of emotional depth, but the forbidden aspects and the funny are strong enough to make this an enjoyable read. If you like light and funny with a big dash of hot-sexy, you may enjoy this.


**ARC provided by publisher via netgalley for review**

I needed this book! I have been in a horrible reading slump, but Hooking Up revived me. This book is so funny, but not so funny it over powers the message the author is trying to convey. I am not allowed to reveal the leading man's identity, as per the authors request so lets just call him , "Steve."
Steve and Amalie are everything I wanted them to be. Amalie, is a reformed "bad girl" and she has JUST married the "right guy," when all hell breaks loose at the wedding reception. I am not going to spoil it for you, because it is hilarious and the fall out is so good , it made yell out.
" are you serious with this guy?"
Steve, is not looking to be the hero, but he is at the right place at the wrong time. Amalie has always been his weakness and also a pawn in a competition between cousins. But little does she know Steve, has been watching her and wanting her for a long time.
The hilarity that ensues is perfect. Amalie and Steve'sbanter is spot on comedy gold. I have laughed and enjoyed every word in this book.
I highly recommend this book,it is a standalone series. Meaning it does have crossover characters, but they are easy to follow and you will not be lost.

Totally out of this world amazing book. One of those books where you just don't want it to end. Clever author. Absolutely LOVED this book.

5+ Stars! A very funny steamy read!

At Amie and Armstrong's wedding reception, Armstrong gets a BJ from someone other than his bride ... and it's broadcasted over the PA system for Amie and all the wedding guests to hear. Amie is humiliated and Ruby (Amie's best friend) convinces her to take the honeymoon ... by herself, so she can get away from all the gossip and let Armstrong deal with the fall out. But who does she meet at the airport ... Lexington, Armstrong's cousin and Ruby's future brother-in-law. And they end up on the same plane as they are both going to Bora Bora.


Lexington is trying to get back in his father's good graces by going to Bora Bora to evaluate one of their resorts and he can't believe his good luck at meeting Amie at the airport because he has had a crush on Amie for the past year. He met her the same day she met Armstrong ... actually he met her first, but while he was getting her a drink, Armstrong swooped in and warned her off Lex and asked her out himself. Armstrong and Lexington have been very competitive at everything since high school. But now that Armstrong has screwed up with Amie, Lex has the opportunity for a do-over. Lex and Amie begin an affair in Bora Bora and decide that it will end when Amie leaves in 3 weeks. But when they get back to New York, the s**t really hits the fan!


I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was so funny that at times I had to put the book down so I could try and contain myself. And the sex scenes ... WOW! Ms. Hunting sure knows how to write them! I just fell in love with both these characters ... Amie was trying to be a good girl but the devil in her just kept wanting to come out and play. And Lex was supposedly the bad boy but actually was a gentleman with a naughty side. Together they had all kinds of chemistry and were just good together.


I received an ARC copy courtesy if St. Martin's Press through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

when amalie whitfield's new husband broadcasts a blowjob he's getting from someone who isn't his wife in the opening pages of hooking up, she is beyond humiliated. but when she keeps encountering the same guy, in the bridal suite as she's cutting herself out of her wedding dress, on the flight to bora-bora for her non-honeymoon the attraction that sparks between them makes her feel desirable in a way that she hasn't for a long time. even excluding the reception incident.

amie isn't expecting to fall in love. after all, she's technically married. and her relationship with the new guy will always be complicated by her relationship with her soon-to-be-ex.she tries to end things once she leaves bora-bora, but it doesn't matter how much time passes because when they re-encounter each in new york it's just as explosive between them.

but it's more than just sex. except amie has a hard trusting her judgment. after all she only married her soon-to-be-ex because he seemed to check the right boxes. and he turned out to be an even bigger headache than the previous guy she dated who got arrested after they came back from a mexican vacation.

but in order to really have a chance, amie needs to be free. and this proves to be a surprisingly difficult hurdle. because it's not just her marriage that is tying her up in knots. it's the doubts she has about herself. so she needs to find the strength to do that in order to have a real chance with her hot hookup.

Ah! Who doesn't love a wedding? Some of our most memorable moments happen at weddings. For Amie, I think this might be one moment she'd rather forget.

Hooking Up was a bit of a second chance story with a little bit of we never had the first chance thrown in. I loved the characters but at times I found myself conflicted with their circumstances. Their attraction was instant when they met, but life had something different in mind and they were robbed of their HEA. Fast forward to now and they have to decide if taking a chance on each other is fate's way of saying who cares what everyone else thinks. Or, is Hooking Up a bad idea.

I really enjoyed this book and I thought the story was entertaining. I liked Amaie and how she was fearless in going after what she wanted. Lex was a hot, swoony, sexy alpha that hit all the right buttons for me. I can't wait to see what's next.

I love Helena Hunting’s romantic comedies, because they’re always remarkably unique, fun, sexy and truly memorable. I’m still chuckling over Hooking Up long after reading it, and it is definitely going on my keeper shelf.

Amalie Whitfield has a bit of guilt over the wilder exploits committed during her youth, a time in which she cheekily refers to herself as “Anarchy Amie,” and she’s spent the last few years trying to tame her impulsive nature and mold herself into the type of person she believes she should be. She’s just married the type of man she thinks she should marry, one who would provide her with a life worthy of a Stepford Wife, but he shows his true self when he gets caught cheating on her during their reception and doing so in a very public and humiliating way. She’s hurt and pissed and gets rip-roaring drunk, and when she suddenly crosses paths with her husband’s devastatingly attractive cousin, Lexington Mills, she bluntly propositions him.

Although Lex is fiercely attracted to Amalie, he knows her advances are coming from a place of pain fueled by alcohol, and he reluctantly turns her down, which further deflates her already bruised ego. She leaves her disaster of a wedding to lick her wounds, and her best friend convinces her to escape the post wedding scandal and go by herself on her honeymoon in Bora Bora. Amalie vows to use this opportunity to reclaim some of her feistiness and indulge in hot sex, especially when she discovers Lexington is on the island as well.

Of course, she’s hesitant because she’s a bit wounded by his previous denial, and he’s loath to get involved with her, considering she’s still technically married to his cousin with whom he has a shoddy relationship. But this reborn Amalie is persuasive and Lex has a weakness for her, and what Amalie doesn’t know is that he’s has wanted her since before she ever got with his cousin. They indulge in a steamy affair that rocks both their worlds.

Lex quickly becomes emotionally invested in Amalie and she begins to realize something powerful is brewing between them, but her heart is still tender. She’s also questioning herself, her motivations and decision to her marry her soon-to-be-ex-husband. She wonders if she was ever truly in love with him versus the idea of him. When they leave the island, she’s still struggling emotionally and nothing is settled between Lex and her.

Lex is definitely a top 2017 book-boyfriend. He’s utterly charming and downright irresistible as he considers everything Amalie is going through and treats her with patience and caring. Their connection is powerful and solid, and their sexual chemistry is electric, and Helena Hunting does a remarkable job of delivering smoking hot, fan-worthy love scenes while also developing a believable and steadfast relationship. It’s sweet, sexy and utterly captivating.

But what makes this romantic comedy truly stand out above the rest is the abundance of ingenious humor infused into every aspect of the story, and it will cause belly-aching fits of laughter. I felt punch drunk after finishing Hooking Up, and it’s a prescription worthy serotonin-raising experience. I’ve been replaying specific scenes, antics and dialogue in my head since finishing, and I continue to laugh over some of these ridiculously wonderful moments. This combination of heady romance, scorching heat and unbridled comedy is what makes Hooking Up an assured feel-good experience, and the reader will walk away feeling lighthearted and emotionally satisfied.

I’m pretty sure Hooking Up was written for me. It certainly seems that way. If I made a checklist of everything I love in a romantic comedy, this book would have every single box checked, plus a couple of write-ins. It’s a DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) book that hooked me from the prologue to the epilogue. I devoured it in one day.

I rooted for Amalie every step of the way as formerly-feisty “Anarchy Amie” sheds her Stepford Wife persona and finally gets her groove back. Armstrong, her soon-to-be ex-husband, is a total douchemus maximus. The man does not have one redeemable quality, which makes him the perfect smarmy foil to totally dreamy Lexington.

Lex and Amie sitting in a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g. Except Amie is interested in doing a lot more than kissing him. Who could blame her? Lex is the total swoony package. Time out to sigh over Lex. *sigh* Unfortunately for her, he is determined to be a gentleman and not take advantage of her vulnerability—despite his naughty desires. Let’s face it, though. Lex doesn’t stand a chance against Amie who is funny, sexy, uninhibited, and determined to get some action (if you know what I mean). When you add in the romantic Bora Bora setting and fierce mutual attraction, you’ve got the perfect powder keg for sinful sexy times.

Cheers to Helena Hunting for creating such a seductive, sweet, and wickedly funny treat. I gave a standing ovation to one of the most hilarious smack-down speeches in fictional history.

Hooking Up was the perfect cure for the angst fog I was in. I loved this rom-com like crazy.

Recommended for fans of:
Sexy romantic comedies
Reformed bad boys
Champagne
Douche canoes

This is the follow up book to Shacking Up. This book we get Amie, Ruby’s BFF’s story. Amie is engaged to Banes’ cousin Armstrong and is a total douche in Shaking Up. If you can I would recommend reading Eye Candy, a novella that has a short story from Ms Hunting that has a little bit more of a back story of Amie and Armstrong and it shows you what a total waste of space he is and how big of a jerk he is.

Hooking Up starts out with Amie and Armstrong’s wedding day. Wedding is over and on to the reception they go. When everyone hears Armstrong getting it on with a woman who is NOT Amie. Mortified she escapees the reception and decides to go on her honeymoon alone. On the plane she meets up with a person she least expects to be there. Without giving away who the mystery lover is I’ll call him tall dark and handsome (TDH). TDH is someone she vaguely knows and is attrachted to but has ignored the attraction because she thought that Armstrong was who she should be with. Amie and TDH have amazing chemistry together and can’t fight it anymore. They agree while on the island they will be a secret. And when the “honeymoon” is over they will go back to the way they were before. But once they are back home it’s hard to fight the attraction and chemistry that they have towards each other. I really loved this book and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s sweet, sexy and funny.

I got my first look at Amalie and Armstrong in the Halloween anthology called Eye Candy. I hated Armstrong with a passion! What in the world is Amalie doing with him? I was happy to see she was getting her own book so I could see her kicking him to the curb.

Normally I wouldn’t be able to relate to why someone would put up with a man that is so obviously wrong for them but after learning a bit about Amalies background, we see why she’s trying to force herself into this box for him.

While I wish she would have wisened up sooner, I’m glad that she realizes him for the skum he is before the signatures on the marriage certificate is dry. Finally, we were going to get to see Amalie shine. Thankfully she didn’t let Armstrong manipulate her anymore but the one that really stole the show was the one who helps hers get over Armstrong.

The true Hero of the story was sexy, charming and just a tad bit of a bad boy that made him irresistible. The way he took care of Amalie was seriously hot! He’s just one of those characters you want to read over and over again. I hope we’ll see more in this series.

All kinds of wonderful and sexy!

Half of Helena Hunting’s Hooking Up was slamming hot sex and the other half was me wanting to light a torch, gather some pitchforks, and go after her ex all mob-style like. If you’re wanting a book that keeps you engaged, has you wanting to light up a big ole rally cry to action, all the while fighting butterflies and sparkling tension, you’ve definitely found it here.

Amalie’s emotions have been put through the wringer. She’s at her high-profile wedding when the groom is caught in a compromising situation with another guest. A sexual situation. Needless to say, it leaves the bride, Amie, out of sorts. She wants to get away from it all, and it takes her to Bora Bora, alone, and on her honeymoon.

Or so she thinks…

This review is pretty much going to be a big bundle of vagueness. The hero will remain a mystery and the circumstances will be revealed when you pick this up (because it’s so good!), but I’ll give you my emotions reading this book.

From the get-go, I was behind Amie one hundred percent, and I wanted to see her thrive. She’s a fierce person, but she’s had a lot bringing her down, and the hits just keep on coming. I wanted to give Amie a big hug and protect her. But most of the time, Amie just had me cracking up. The woman is fierce and can be just as bold as she is sweet.

But I loved how Amie admits she’s a mess, too, and attempts to find herself—her true self. Is she the polished, refined Amalie she shows the world or the Anarchy Amie she used to be when she was younger? And how does her hot hook up fit into the mess?

If you’re still on the fence, let me just say that there is also SO MUCH SEX! Hot and sweaty and perfect. I could feel the heat crackling on my skin.

This was a great read that really pulls you in and keeps you there. Fans of Jill Shalvis will find Helena Hunting right up their alley. Sweet, spicy and decadently naughty, this was the perfect all-day read.

4 stars!

YES! a winner of a story. Excellent writing and superb heat.

Absolutely amazing! Amalie tried her best to be everything her parents wanted. Staying out of trouble and finding a handsome and successful husband were at the top of her list. However, her happy marriage didn’t even last the reception. Heartbroken she decides to live life to its fullest and go on her honeymoon. Alone. An island oasis was the perfect setting to begin again, leaving her unfortunate experience in the past. Will she find the happiness that has been denied her so long since she tried to be someone she wasn’t? Armstrong never saw hr strength and determination but he definitely sees it now!

After reading Shacking Up, I knew Amie would be getting her own story. Hooking Up gives you the background how she and Lexington met. It made my heart sad with the missed opportunity and made me sneer at Armstrong. That is when everything clicked together and knew that Amie and Armstrong were just all wrong for each other. My question was why wouldn't Armstrong let her go? What was in it for him. Obviously he was a prick from the get go, and seeing others on the side. The wedding happened and everyone saw his true colors.

Anarchy Amie comes out to play after her disastrous wedding. She leaves and is "Hooking Up" with ....well you will get to know once you dive into this book. Helena adds a bit of comedy to this drama filled book. You get a little bit of angst with Amie's indecisions. The HAWT chemistry flows through your screens and will send a tingle through your spine! I loved this book. Even though you can read it as a standalone. I recommend to start with Shacking Up, then the Novella Eye Candy ( where Lexington comes into the picture), then Hooking Up. You will love and enjoy all of these characters as much as I do!

I've been a big fan of Helena Hunting's for some time. Alex, Violet, and Lance are particular favorites of mine, and Hunting's Hot Romance Novels never fail to entertain. Going into Hooking Up, I thought there was no way that Hunting could top Alex and Lance, but she does. Lexington might just top them all.

He met Amalie first, and the connection he felt with her was instantaneous. Unfortunately, his feckless cousin Armstrong got to her and now they're getting married. Their wedding reception proves unforgettable when Armstrong is heard, over the PA system, receiving a certain sexual favor. Humiliated and disgusted with herself for marrying this toad, Amalie decides to go on her honeymoon anyway. Seated next to her on the trip over is Lexington.

Okay, so you probably can figure out where this is going to go. The fun is in how Hunting gets you there. You may be surprised at some of Amie and Lex's interactions, and you may be surprised at some of the choices and decisions they make. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will squeeze your thighs together.

My favorite parts of this book were those in which Lex had to face the less-than-savory parts of himself. He had to own certain behaviors; otherwise, he and Amie could never be together. Self-examination is never a simple, pain-free process, and Lexington suffers as he accepts his role in a cycle of one-ups-manship. Amalie, too, has to confront mistakes she has made. Settling for security over emotional intimacy seems easy, but what message do you send yourself when you do?

Of COURSE the sexy times are phenomenal. Lex chooses to use these moments as a means to convey to Amie how he feels about her, whereas, for her, their hot headboard rocking helps her discover that sex can be rock-you-to-the-stratosphere phenomenal.

Helena Hunting fans will love this book. For those of you new to her, this is a pretty solid introduction. You get the love, you get the erotic, and you get the emotional poignancy.

I hate to have to say this, but Hooking Up was a book which really didn’t work out for me, which was a real shame, as I had been really looking forward to reading it. I was a fan of the set-up of Hooking Up, as the scenes between Amalie and the love interest were smoking hot. Also, any guy was better than her husband Armstrong, after what he did to her, I wouldn’t give the time to him either. So, I was all for Amalie having the time of her life on her honeymoon, she deserved it after what she had been put through and really, she did just deserve some fun and happiness, her past relationships hadn’t been the greatest either. So, I was thrilled the way things had worked out, the love interest was absolutely charming and beyond what Amalie truly deserved. My only peeves were that, I wish Amalie and the love interest just didn’t spend a lot of time overthinking things, as clearly what they had was fantastic. And by overlooking the many complications their way, they could be strong enough to go just beyond their time together in Bora Bora. Basically, they just needed to be upfront and honest about things, instead of beating around the bush and hearing things from other people. I also found that aspects were too convenient for my liking, sometimes I appreciate the element of surprise, instead of things falling into place. Also, there’s characters that I’ve disliked in the past, but none more so than Armstrong, this guy, honestly all he thought about was himself, he was so stubborn and just longing things out just so he could one up the love interest, too immature for my liking! All in all, I’m kind of sad I wasn’t able to enjoy this book more, as it had the potential to be a great read.