Making Up
(Shacking Up, #4)

by Helena Hunting

 

Released – 16 July 2019

 

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Blurb

A new standalone, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting.

Cosy Felton is great at her job—she knows just how to handle the awkwardness that comes with working at an adult toy store. So when the hottest guy she’s ever seen walks into the shop looking completely overwhelmed, she’s more than happy to turn on the charm and help him purchase all of the items on his list.

Griffin Mills is using his business trip in Las Vegas as a chance to escape the broken pieces of his life in New York City. The last thing he wants is to be put in charge of buying gag gifts for his friend’s bachelor party. Despite being totally out of his element, and mortified by the whole experience, Griffin is pleasantly surprised when he finds himself attracted to the sales girl that helped him.

As skeptical as Cosy may be of Griffin’s motivations, there’s something about him that intrigues her. But sometimes what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas and when real life gets in the way, all bets are off. Filled with hilariously awkward situations and enough sexual chemistry to power Sin City, Making Up is the next standalone in the Shacking Up world.

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Review

3.75 stars!

I love Helena Hunting’s Shacking Up World and I was so excited to get my hands on another hot Mills brother in Making Up. Griffin Mills, brother of Bane (Shacking Up) and Lex (Hooking Up), was with Imogen for what seems like forever, so when I found out the heroine in his book was not in fact her, I was desperate to know what happened between them. 

Griffin meets Cosy in an adult store when he picks up some items for a bachelor party. He is so out of his element and she seems to know just what he is looking for, she is an employee after all. After he leaves Cosy isn’t expecting to see him again so when he shows up weeks later wanting a date with her, it’s a total surprise.  

Cosy and Griffin are in totally different stages of life. There is an eleven year age gap between them and they are not on the same page when it comes to dating. Griffin wants to settle down, Cosy wants to see the world. Griffin is a serious relationship kind of guy and Cosy does casual and runs when feelings get involved. It’s also not like her to date guys his age but there is a connection they cannot deny and they can’t stop themselves from taking a chance.

Griffin and Cosy are adorable together.  Griffin took some major hits when his fiancé became his ex and he isn’t used to asking girls out which makes he attempts comical. Cosy is hilarious and so unlike Imogen that she is a breath of fresh air for Griffin. They get along so well no matter their differences. The banter is sweet, witty, and quick, and it flows naturally, keeping a smile on my face. 

“So . . . at the risk of killing any game I might’ve had, I wanted to tell you that I had a great time tonight.”
“You realize calling me two hours after you dropped me off flushes all your game right down the toilet.”

Their attraction only gets stronger the more time they spend together and their chemistry is electric. The heat they produce is combustible. I loved that they can be themselves and put their insecurities out in the open without fear. The are so sweet together and Griffin is so swoony!

“You’re perfect.”
I snort. “Oh my God. You need to drop all the lines today. The surprise and the latte are enough.”
“It’s not a line, Cosy. If I had a checklist with boxes to tick off, you would be the person who appeared at the end of the quiz as my perfect match.”

This story is full of tons of twists and Griffin and Cosy must face several challenges if they want to be together. The emotion is all over the place, the ups and downs feel real. I wasn’t expecting the heartache, and the whiplash is almost overwhelming as the hits keep coming. There is a lot of drama in this story and at times Cosy overreacted making things more difficult. Honestly, I would have liked to have less drama but at least each conflict did not take forever to resolve.

Overall, Making Up is a hilariously entertaining and wonderfully emotional rom com full of humor, heart, and heat, and a great addition to the series. I’ll add that I loved the small scenes with Griffin’s cousin, Lincoln, because every time he is around I become more intrigued with him. His book, Handle with Care, is next in the series and I can’t wait!

*ARC generously provided by St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

 

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Shacking Up World

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About the Author 

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the PUCKED series, Helena Hunting lives on the outskirts of Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately intolerant cats. She’s writes contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy.

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