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Olive Torres is used to being the unlucky twin: from inexplicable mishaps to a recent layoff, her life seems to be almost comically jinxed. By contrast, her sister Ami is an eternal champion ... she even managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a slew of contests. Unfortunately for Olive, the only thing worse than constant bad luck is having to spend the wedding day with the best man (and her nemesis), Ethan Thomas. Olive braces herself for wedding hell, determined to put on a brave show more face, but when the entire wedding party gets food poisoning, the only people who aren't affected are Olive and Ethan. Suddenly there's a free honeymoon up for grabs, and Olive will be damned if Ethan gets to enjoy paradise solo. Agreeing to a temporary truce, the pair head for Maui. After all, ten days of bliss is worth having to assume the role of loving newlyweds, right? But the weird thing is . . . Olive doesn't mind playing pretend. In fact, the more she pretends to be the luckiest woman alive, the more it feels like she might be. show lessTags
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DNF @80%
Oooooof get me out. Absolutely nope. Dude wtf am I reading, how is this book so popular I don't get it.
1. They have no chemistry. Omg is this writing bad. Very "This happened, then this happened, now we are here doing this, now we do that". The dialogue is so matter of fact, like no one talks like that. It is just anoying. I usually DNF books with this writing right away, but I am on vacation and brought two books to read so here we are.
2. The smut is not smutting. Omg dude. I was having a hard time enjoying this book, but I was thinking "ok when the smut comes, maybe it will be ok", when I tell you THE GASP I GOSPE WHEN THE SMUT IN THIS BOOK IS THE FOLLOWING AND I QUOTE "With focus and quiet, encouraging sounds, he makes show more me fall apart so thoroughly I am a demolished, giggling mess in his arms afterward" ............. excuse me.......... ????? ........ i kid you not, that is it. 60% through the book and this is it. not for me. I love a slow burn, omg it's my favorite thing in the world, but this is the payoff? ooof
There are way too many good books out there for me to waste my time here. I will leave this one on those book exchange spots in town and move on with my life. I have read other people's reviews and it seems that it gets sooo sooo much worse from here. Soooooo no thanks, I am good show less
Oooooof get me out. Absolutely nope. Dude wtf am I reading, how is this book so popular I don't get it.
1. They have no chemistry. Omg is this writing bad. Very "This happened, then this happened, now we are here doing this, now we do that". The dialogue is so matter of fact, like no one talks like that. It is just anoying. I usually DNF books with this writing right away, but I am on vacation and brought two books to read so here we are.
2. The smut is not smutting. Omg dude. I was having a hard time enjoying this book, but I was thinking "ok when the smut comes, maybe it will be ok", when I tell you THE GASP I GOSPE WHEN THE SMUT IN THIS BOOK IS THE FOLLOWING AND I QUOTE
There are way too many good books out there for me to waste my time here. I will leave this one on those book exchange spots in town and move on with my life. I have read other people's reviews and it seems that it gets sooo sooo much worse from here. Soooooo no thanks, I am good show less
4.75 True Rating | I absolutely ADORED this book!!! I was squealing, laughing, kicking my feet, sighing happily, and giggling the whole way through. When they laughed, I laughed. When they cried, I cried. When they felt anxious or sad… I read faster to get back to the cute banter lol
The banter is impeccable and I love that their conversational jokes make their way into the prose itself, making the book truly feel like a cohesive and real book following their story.
The characters were adorable, the amount of reality-checks were commendable, and the family dynamics (on both sides) were perfectly realistic and relatable, as I am also a Latina with a big family.
This is one of those books that I wish I could experience again for the first show more time and might re-read again next year lol
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The banter is impeccable and I love that their conversational jokes make their way into the prose itself, making the book truly feel like a cohesive and real book following their story.
The characters were adorable, the amount of reality-checks were commendable, and the family dynamics (on both sides) were perfectly realistic and relatable, as I am also a Latina with a big family.
This is one of those books that I wish I could experience again for the first show more time and might re-read again next year lol
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»Books are life, they are brain food, they bring joy, and relief, and connection.«
(From the Ackowledgements)
Finally, a good one again! This novel was much more fun than I had expected and it had two brilliant protagonists.
Olive and Ethan hate each other - until they don’t. (Or maybe they never hated each other but who wants to be a spoil-sport?). On the tropical island of Maui they try hard not to fall for each other but fail miserably. The good thing is: They do so by actually communicating (mostly) intelligently and honestly with each other. They start to trust each other. They support and encourage each other. They grow with each other.
Before that happens, though, I really enjoyed their banter:
»“I am totally out of my depth show more here.”
“That’s been my general impression so far. Be more specific.”«
(Is that great art? No, but it’s highly entertaining.)
Or…
»“Your sister told me,” he says. “I believe her exact words were, ‘Worst prize ever.’ ”«
(Olive is the prize and Ami is her twin sister…)
Trust needs a deeper level, though, than just amusing, silly banter. Don’t get me wrong: The “tropical island”, “holiday”, “summer beach read” vibes are strong in this one and that’s wonderful and hilarious.
That Christina Lauren is able to deliver on more serious aspects, surprised and delighted me:
»Soon, Ethan and I are swimming completely in sync, our feet kicking lazily behind us. He points to things he sees; I do the same. There are no words, no verbal jabs. There is no desire to smack him or poke his eyes out—there is only the confusing truth that holding his hand down here isn’t just tolerable, it’s nice.«
There’s an amazing and refreshing balance between the humour and the emotion in the book. There were moments of laughter and fun, but also moments of vulnerability and honesty. The tropical island setting was also a nice backdrop for Olive and Ethan romance, as it gave them a chance to relax and explore.
It’s nice and, yes, romantic; wholesome even. Maybe I’ve become soft but I like that and I like it when our heroine simply decides to go for honesty “under duress”...
»Honesty has always seemed to work best for us: “I’m freaking out a little that you suggested we spend the day together, just us, and it doesn’t make me want to rappel down the balcony.”«
There are still a few scenes during which I would have liked to grab them and force them to talk straight but mostly they simply do just that and it’s so satisfying! I think they both showed a lot of maturity and respect for each other, which made me root for them even more.
When at home, Olive and Ethan even get their priorities right:
»“Garlic chicken first, sex second.”«
(Speaking of that second “course”: It could have been a bit more spicy and detailed. The sex scenes were a bit too vague and fade-to-black for my taste. I would have liked to see more of their passion and intimacy, especially after all the build-up and tension. It’s a funny, clever, warm, nice novel with a brilliant Olive and Ethan so I’d argue we deserve better!)
As mentioned, Olive and Ethan are wisely using their time to build trust… Until they don’t; in the third-act breakup - but even that feels plausible: Thomas believes his brother and not his partner. Olive is understandably extremely annoyed and disappointed by that and pretty much walks out on Ethan whereas he formally ends their relationship. And, at the time, it made a whole lot of sense.
»I know now that it’s a waste of my time looking for reasons, or fate, or luck. But I’ve definitely come to embrace choices in the past month or so, and I’m going to have to figure out which one I’ll make where Ethan is concerned—do I forgive him, or do I walk away?«
It even helps Olive along because she fully recognises her feelings for Ethan - and for herself:
»I feel more myself with him than without, and that happened so fast, it’s dizzying.«
Even while pining for Ethan, Olive remains strong and self-reliant:
»“I don’t have to do anything where Ethan Thomas is concerned.”«
And, ultimately, Olive’s final conflict - trust him again or leave him for good? - also plays out plausibly: She knows very well her trust might be misplaced and that it might be a good idea to leave him - but she doesn’t want to leave and trusts herself (and partly him). She prioritises love while seeing its risks and it is entirely her clear-headed decision. That is courageous and, in my book, admirable.
I liked how Olive didn’t let Ethan or anyone else define her or make decisions for her. She had her own goals and dreams, and she pursued them with determination and confidence. She also had a lot of self-awareness and self-respect, and she didn’t settle for less than she deserved. I applaud that.
For this much mutual honesty and fun, courage and thoughtfulness; for this fresh breeze of self-reliance and respect - how could I award anything less than five out of five stars?
»“Ethan,” I whisper, and dart my eyes around, feeling the pressure of everyone’s attention on us, still. This moment is starting to feel like a reconciliation, and as much as my heart and lungs and lady parts are on board for that, I don’t want to roll over the deeper issue here, which is that what he did by ignoring my truth wasn’t okay. “You really hurt me. We had this rare, awesome honesty, and so when you thought I was lying, it was really hard.”«
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(From the Ackowledgements)
Finally, a good one again! This novel was much more fun than I had expected and it had two brilliant protagonists.
Olive and Ethan hate each other - until they don’t. (Or maybe they never hated each other but who wants to be a spoil-sport?). On the tropical island of Maui they try hard not to fall for each other but fail miserably. The good thing is: They do so by actually communicating (mostly) intelligently and honestly with each other. They start to trust each other. They support and encourage each other. They grow with each other.
Before that happens, though, I really enjoyed their banter:
»“I am totally out of my depth show more here.”
“That’s been my general impression so far. Be more specific.”«
(Is that great art? No, but it’s highly entertaining.)
Or…
»“Your sister told me,” he says. “I believe her exact words were, ‘Worst prize ever.’ ”«
(Olive is the prize and Ami is her twin sister…)
Trust needs a deeper level, though, than just amusing, silly banter. Don’t get me wrong: The “tropical island”, “holiday”, “summer beach read” vibes are strong in this one and that’s wonderful and hilarious.
That Christina Lauren is able to deliver on more serious aspects, surprised and delighted me:
»Soon, Ethan and I are swimming completely in sync, our feet kicking lazily behind us. He points to things he sees; I do the same. There are no words, no verbal jabs. There is no desire to smack him or poke his eyes out—there is only the confusing truth that holding his hand down here isn’t just tolerable, it’s nice.«
There’s an amazing and refreshing balance between the humour and the emotion in the book. There were moments of laughter and fun, but also moments of vulnerability and honesty. The tropical island setting was also a nice backdrop for Olive and Ethan romance, as it gave them a chance to relax and explore.
It’s nice and, yes, romantic; wholesome even. Maybe I’ve become soft but I like that and I like it when our heroine simply decides to go for honesty “under duress”...
»Honesty has always seemed to work best for us: “I’m freaking out a little that you suggested we spend the day together, just us, and it doesn’t make me want to rappel down the balcony.”«
There are still a few scenes during which I would have liked to grab them and force them to talk straight but mostly they simply do just that and it’s so satisfying! I think they both showed a lot of maturity and respect for each other, which made me root for them even more.
When at home, Olive and Ethan even get their priorities right:
»“Garlic chicken first, sex second.”«
(Speaking of that second “course”: It could have been a bit more spicy and detailed. The sex scenes were a bit too vague and fade-to-black for my taste. I would have liked to see more of their passion and intimacy, especially after all the build-up and tension. It’s a funny, clever, warm, nice novel with a brilliant Olive and Ethan so I’d argue we deserve better!)
As mentioned, Olive and Ethan are wisely using their time to build trust… Until they don’t; in the third-act breakup - but even that feels plausible: Thomas believes his brother and not his partner. Olive is understandably extremely annoyed and disappointed by that and pretty much walks out on Ethan whereas he formally ends their relationship. And, at the time, it made a whole lot of sense.
»I know now that it’s a waste of my time looking for reasons, or fate, or luck. But I’ve definitely come to embrace choices in the past month or so, and I’m going to have to figure out which one I’ll make where Ethan is concerned—do I forgive him, or do I walk away?«
It even helps Olive along because she fully recognises her feelings for Ethan - and for herself:
»I feel more myself with him than without, and that happened so fast, it’s dizzying.«
Even while pining for Ethan, Olive remains strong and self-reliant:
»“I don’t have to do anything where Ethan Thomas is concerned.”«
And, ultimately, Olive’s final conflict - trust him again or leave him for good? - also plays out plausibly: She knows very well her trust might be misplaced and that it might be a good idea to leave him - but she doesn’t want to leave and trusts herself (and partly him). She prioritises love while seeing its risks and it is entirely her clear-headed decision. That is courageous and, in my book, admirable.
I liked how Olive didn’t let Ethan or anyone else define her or make decisions for her. She had her own goals and dreams, and she pursued them with determination and confidence. She also had a lot of self-awareness and self-respect, and she didn’t settle for less than she deserved. I applaud that.
For this much mutual honesty and fun, courage and thoughtfulness; for this fresh breeze of self-reliance and respect - how could I award anything less than five out of five stars?
»“Ethan,” I whisper, and dart my eyes around, feeling the pressure of everyone’s attention on us, still. This moment is starting to feel like a reconciliation, and as much as my heart and lungs and lady parts are on board for that, I don’t want to roll over the deeper issue here, which is that what he did by ignoring my truth wasn’t okay. “You really hurt me. We had this rare, awesome honesty, and so when you thought I was lying, it was really hard.”«
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Christina Lauren’s books (written by Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings) are on my ‘never let me down’ list. Their books never fail to remind me why I love to read – they are fun in word format. Light with wit, hilarious moments and the kind of angst you can feel seeping out of the pages kind of fun.
The Unhoneymooners is of course, no exception. It takes the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope and spins it into a story of food poisoning, Hawaii, lies and a great revenge plot. It is hilarious, sad and sexy. Olive, the heroine, believes that she is unlucky. Bad things happen to her, particularly when compared with her identical twin, Ami. Good things flock to Ami, down to the point where her wedding and honeymoon are pretty much paid show more for by winning competitions. But at the wedding, Olive’s luck seems to change even though she’s wearing a horrible dress and she is forced to spend time with the best man, Ethan. She and Ethan are the only ones who didn’t eat the seafood buffet…and now they are the only ones still standing at the reception. Ami tells Olive and Ethan to take their honeymoon in Hawaii, but as it’s a competition they must pretend to be married. Free trip versus time with Evil Ethan – it’s not like Olive is doing anything as she recently lost her job, so she goes on the trip with him. Pretending to be in a fake marriage only becomes trickier when Olive must lie to her future boss and Ethan’s ex is at the same hotel. But hate turns the other way in Hawaii – can a holiday romance survive the real world?
Yes, you might know the ending before you open the book but this journey is like a good rollercoaster – surprising and the ultimate thrill. The spark between Ethan and Olive could light up a whole city and their insults and fake names for each other are limitless. (Definitely a few insults to save in case of future need). Both are witty characters who also have a soft side that comes out in different, unexpected ways. I loved that Ami and Olive have an incredibly supportive family and that family love came through many times in the story. All the characters feel real – even seemingly perfect Ami has her own trajectory, which brings up a whole new level of feels (and ideas for revenge). Yes, some of the interactions are convenient for the story but isn’t that why we read fiction? To escape the mundane days where nothing happens and cut to the good parts? And there are a LOT of good parts here. Laugh out loud parts (it takes a lot for fiction to make me laugh, but these ladies have it in spades), sexy parts and good friends and family parts. The Unhoneymooners would make a wonderful rom-com for the screen (Netflix, you listening?).
I was excited on finishing this book to see that Christina Lauren’s new book, Twice in a Blue Moon, was close to release! (It’s now available). I love this pair for their books that make me happy. I wish they got more love in Australia!
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The Unhoneymooners is of course, no exception. It takes the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope and spins it into a story of food poisoning, Hawaii, lies and a great revenge plot. It is hilarious, sad and sexy. Olive, the heroine, believes that she is unlucky. Bad things happen to her, particularly when compared with her identical twin, Ami. Good things flock to Ami, down to the point where her wedding and honeymoon are pretty much paid show more for by winning competitions. But at the wedding, Olive’s luck seems to change even though she’s wearing a horrible dress and she is forced to spend time with the best man, Ethan. She and Ethan are the only ones who didn’t eat the seafood buffet…and now they are the only ones still standing at the reception. Ami tells Olive and Ethan to take their honeymoon in Hawaii, but as it’s a competition they must pretend to be married. Free trip versus time with Evil Ethan – it’s not like Olive is doing anything as she recently lost her job, so she goes on the trip with him. Pretending to be in a fake marriage only becomes trickier when Olive must lie to her future boss and Ethan’s ex is at the same hotel. But hate turns the other way in Hawaii – can a holiday romance survive the real world?
Yes, you might know the ending before you open the book but this journey is like a good rollercoaster – surprising and the ultimate thrill. The spark between Ethan and Olive could light up a whole city and their insults and fake names for each other are limitless. (Definitely a few insults to save in case of future need). Both are witty characters who also have a soft side that comes out in different, unexpected ways. I loved that Ami and Olive have an incredibly supportive family and that family love came through many times in the story. All the characters feel real – even seemingly perfect Ami has her own trajectory, which brings up a whole new level of feels (and ideas for revenge). Yes, some of the interactions are convenient for the story but isn’t that why we read fiction? To escape the mundane days where nothing happens and cut to the good parts? And there are a LOT of good parts here. Laugh out loud parts (it takes a lot for fiction to make me laugh, but these ladies have it in spades), sexy parts and good friends and family parts. The Unhoneymooners would make a wonderful rom-com for the screen (Netflix, you listening?).
I was excited on finishing this book to see that Christina Lauren’s new book, Twice in a Blue Moon, was close to release! (It’s now available). I love this pair for their books that make me happy. I wish they got more love in Australia!
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3.8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
| Enemies-to-Lovers | Fake Dating | Forced Proximity | Luck vs. Love | Self-Discovery |
Fun, flirty, and lots of laugh-out-loud moments… but not quite a forever favorite.
The Unhoneymooners is a classic enemies-to-lovers romcom with a twist of fake dating and 🏖️ tropical mishaps. When Olive (the “unlucky” twin) and Ethan (the groom’s brother) are the only ones spared from a mass food poisoning outbreak at a wedding, they’re forced to take the honeymoon trip meant for the bride and groom. The catch? Olive and Ethan can’t stand each other. But pretending to be a couple for ten days in paradise? Let the tension (and hilarity) begin.
Things I liked: 💖
* Great plot—fake honeymoon with enemies who show more slowly (and begrudgingly) fall for each other—Perfection.
* There were several genuinely funny, even absurd moments that made me laugh out loud. And some extremely awkward scenes that made me want to hide out of secondhand embarrassment for the characters.
* Love island/beachy vibes for a setting
* The pacing—especially in the first half—was good and entertaining.
* I appreciated Olive’s transformation and how the book wasn’t just about falling in love but learning to embrace the good in life.
Things I didn’t love as much: 🙄🥱
* While I enjoyed the humor, I didn’t totally click with the characters. Olive and Ethan had great banter, but they weren’t my favorite romcom leads—I didn’t feel super invested in their chemistry.
* I’m not sure if this is common for Christina Lauren books, but this romcom felt a bit spicier and, at times, toed the line of being a little tacky for my taste. I’ve really enjoyed other books by them, so I might need to go back and see if I had similar thoughts before. It’s not enough to keep me from reading more of their work, but it’s definitely something I’d flag for others in case that level of spice/language would be a deal-breaker.
Overall thoughts: 😌 🥰
This book definitely delivered a fun, cute story. It had all the ingredients for a satisfying romcom—witty banter, forced proximity, big gestures, and some classic rom-com clichés (in the best way). While it wasn’t a top-tier favorite for me, it was still an enjoyable escape, especially if you’re in the mood for something lighthearted with a happy ending. show less
| Enemies-to-Lovers | Fake Dating | Forced Proximity | Luck vs. Love | Self-Discovery |
Fun, flirty, and lots of laugh-out-loud moments… but not quite a forever favorite.
The Unhoneymooners is a classic enemies-to-lovers romcom with a twist of fake dating and 🏖️ tropical mishaps. When Olive (the “unlucky” twin) and Ethan (the groom’s brother) are the only ones spared from a mass food poisoning outbreak at a wedding, they’re forced to take the honeymoon trip meant for the bride and groom. The catch? Olive and Ethan can’t stand each other. But pretending to be a couple for ten days in paradise? Let the tension (and hilarity) begin.
Things I liked: 💖
* Great plot—fake honeymoon with enemies who show more slowly (and begrudgingly) fall for each other—Perfection.
* There were several genuinely funny, even absurd moments that made me laugh out loud. And some extremely awkward scenes that made me want to hide out of secondhand embarrassment for the characters.
* Love island/beachy vibes for a setting
* The pacing—especially in the first half—was good and entertaining.
* I appreciated Olive’s transformation and how the book wasn’t just about falling in love but learning to embrace the good in life.
Things I didn’t love as much: 🙄🥱
* While I enjoyed the humor, I didn’t totally click with the characters. Olive and Ethan had great banter, but they weren’t my favorite romcom leads—I didn’t feel super invested in their chemistry.
* I’m not sure if this is common for Christina Lauren books, but this romcom felt a bit spicier and, at times, toed the line of being a little tacky for my taste. I’ve really enjoyed other books by them, so I might need to go back and see if I had similar thoughts before. It’s not enough to keep me from reading more of their work, but it’s definitely something I’d flag for others in case that level of spice/language would be a deal-breaker.
Overall thoughts: 😌 🥰
This book definitely delivered a fun, cute story. It had all the ingredients for a satisfying romcom—witty banter, forced proximity, big gestures, and some classic rom-com clichés (in the best way). While it wasn’t a top-tier favorite for me, it was still an enjoyable escape, especially if you’re in the mood for something lighthearted with a happy ending. show less
This book made me LOL in real life. It was so freaking cute and witty; I read it in one afternoon and couldn't put it down. I loved the banter, I loved the characters, and I loved that even though you know exactly what's going to happen you can't stop reading because it's so much fun. When Olive is forced to go on a luxury honeymoon with her worst nemesis, her brother in law, Ethan. She isn't exactly thrilled. I mean she's pumped for the free drinks, snorkeling, and views; but gross, she has to share it with a guy who literally can't stand the sight of her. After the world's most revolting wedding where everyone except Ethan and Olive gets sick from fish (yay for shellfish allergies and buffet phobia!), Olive's twin sister INSISTS that show more she take the free honeymoon she won since she reuses to let it go to waste. What could wrong. A cute romcom that was delightful from start to finish. An excellent beach read :) show less
4,5 stars
This was so surprisingly funny! This has been hyped so much that I expected it to be a disappointment, but turns out this was pretty much exactly the romance I needed in my life without knowing it.
The first half was more fun, because the tension was great and I'm a sucker for good banter. The second half was less funny, and handled some bigger themes, but I felt that for a romance novel, those themes were handled pretty well. The resolution of the major conflict was funny, but not too convenient.
I absolutely loved Olive and Amy's family, and would love a complete series focusing on them. I also enjoyed the fact that Olive is a smart and career focused woman, who doesn't look down on jobs below her potential (I personally think show more every human should have to put in work in customer service of some kind before moving on to different things, should that not be what they want to stick with) and who wasn't "saved" by a relationship.
I also liked the (mostly) fade to black sex scenes. I listened to this on audio, and usually graphic sex scenes are super gringy when listened to. The author's managed to create tension without having to show the resolution of it.
I'll definitely be reading more from Christina Lauren this summer, if the rest of their work is anywhere close to this. show less
This was so surprisingly funny! This has been hyped so much that I expected it to be a disappointment, but turns out this was pretty much exactly the romance I needed in my life without knowing it.
The first half was more fun, because the tension was great and I'm a sucker for good banter. The second half was less funny, and handled some bigger themes, but I felt that for a romance novel, those themes were handled pretty well. The resolution of the major conflict was funny, but not too convenient.
I absolutely loved Olive and Amy's family, and would love a complete series focusing on them. I also enjoyed the fact that Olive is a smart and career focused woman, who doesn't look down on jobs below her potential (I personally think show more every human should have to put in work in customer service of some kind before moving on to different things, should that not be what they want to stick with) and who wasn't "saved" by a relationship.
I also liked the (mostly) fade to black sex scenes. I listened to this on audio, and usually graphic sex scenes are super gringy when listened to. The author's managed to create tension without having to show the resolution of it.
I'll definitely be reading more from Christina Lauren this summer, if the rest of their work is anywhere close to this. show less
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Christina Lauren is the pen name used by two authors (Christina and Lauren) who have been writing together since 2009. Their erotic romances include Beautiful Bastard, Beautiful Stranger, Beautiful Bitch, Beautiful Bombshell, Beautiful Player, and Beautiful Beginning. Their title, Dirty Rowdy Thing, Book 2 in the Wild Seasons series, made the New show more York Times bestseller list in 2014. Another title in the Wild Seasons series, book 4, Wicked Sexy Liar, made the New York Times bestseller list in 2016. Beautiful Boss and Beautiful made the New York Times bestseller list in 2016. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- The Unhoneymooners
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- 2019-05-14
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- Olive "Ollie" Torres; Amelia "Ami" Torres; Dane Thomas; Ethan Thomas; Charles Hamilton; Molly Hamilton (show all 17); Sophie Sharp; Billy; Diego; Jules; Natalia; Tía María; Mrs. Torres; David; Cassie; Trinity; Lucas Khalif
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- St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Maui, Hawai'i, USA
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- For Hugues de Saint Vincent.
Work like a captain, play like a pirate. - First words
- In the calm before the storm---in this case, the blessed quiet before the bridal suite is overrun by the wedding party---my twin sister stares critically down at a freshly painted shell-pink fingernail and says, "I bet you're... (show all) relieved I'm not a bridezilla."
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- Defensiveness pushes aside introspection.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Luck, fate, determination---what ever it is, I'll take it. I pull Ethan down to me, feeling the slippery slide of his tank top under my hands and my laugh echoing into our kiss.
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