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mjennings17's review against another edition
5.0
Why didn't I read this sooner???
6 stars
I just absolutely love these 2 authors working together. The stories are wholesome and realistically cheesy sometimes. They are just good chick lit romance (with dirty words!) Lol. I'm always so happy for the characters at the end yet sad for them to end I'd like for them to keep going. This book (like their others) makes you wish you could forever get lost in the word and minds of Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland. I recommend this to everyone who just loves a good ol' love story.
6 stars
I just absolutely love these 2 authors working together. The stories are wholesome and realistically cheesy sometimes. They are just good chick lit romance (with dirty words!) Lol. I'm always so happy for the characters at the end yet sad for them to end I'd like for them to keep going. This book (like their others) makes you wish you could forever get lost in the word and minds of Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland. I recommend this to everyone who just loves a good ol' love story.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward books are always fun I just couldn't connect with Chance and Aubrey.
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward books are always fun I just couldn't connect with Chance and Aubrey.
zaza_bdp's review against another edition
4.0
- un héros à croquer 
- une rencontre explosive et bien drôle
- des répliques savoureuses aux sous-entendus coquins
- des papillons dans le ventre
- un roadtrip vraiment cool
- un perso secondaire original et ô combien attendrissant
- un couple qui fait des étincelles
- une entreprise de reconquête ayant de quoi faire chavirer
- du swoon
- des moments plus tristes
Voilà une bonne partie des raisons pour lesquelles j'ai vraiment bien aimé ce livre. J'ai lu ce livre quasiment d'une seule traite, me demandant ce qui allait bien pouvoir se passer entre Chance et Aubrey une fois le roadtrip achevé et j'avoue qu'au terme de la première partie je ne m'attendais pas du tout à ça ! Le changement de POV est très pertinent et ça m'a fait un petit coup au cœur de découvrir Chance plus en profondeur, de le voir douter, être plus vulnérable, de comprendre les raisons qui le retenaient de se rapprocher d'Aubrey dans la 1ère partie.
Comment ne pas avoir des papillons dans le ventre en voyant la détermination dont il fait preuve pour la reconquérir ? En comprenant ce qu'il a perdu ? Et par moments, j'avais vraiment de la peine pour lui face aux réactions d'Aubrey. À sa place, j'aurais craqué beaucoup, beaucoup plus tôt ! Et puis il y a Mutton/Pixy, mais quel adorable bout de ... chèvre celui-là !! La trouvaille est franchement rigolote et j'ai adoré voir Aubrey et Chance interagir avec lui.
Cocky Bastard c'est le genre de romance que j'aime lire au point où je me fiche de la crédibilité ou des défauts que peut avoir le livre, je l'aime pour les émotions et les sensations qu'il me procure. J'ai eu le cœur léger, le sourire au coin des lèvres, le cœur serré, les fameux papillons !
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥.25/5
- une rencontre explosive et bien drôle
- des répliques savoureuses aux sous-entendus coquins
- des papillons dans le ventre
- un roadtrip vraiment cool
- un perso secondaire original et ô combien attendrissant
- un couple qui fait des étincelles
- une entreprise de reconquête ayant de quoi faire chavirer
- du swoon
- des moments plus tristes
Voilà une bonne partie des raisons pour lesquelles j'ai vraiment bien aimé ce livre. J'ai lu ce livre quasiment d'une seule traite, me demandant ce qui allait bien pouvoir se passer entre Chance et Aubrey une fois le roadtrip achevé et j'avoue qu'au terme de la première partie je ne m'attendais pas du tout à ça ! Le changement de POV est très pertinent et ça m'a fait un petit coup au cœur de découvrir Chance plus en profondeur, de le voir douter, être plus vulnérable, de comprendre les raisons qui le retenaient de se rapprocher d'Aubrey dans la 1ère partie.
Comment ne pas avoir des papillons dans le ventre en voyant la détermination dont il fait preuve pour la reconquérir ? En comprenant ce qu'il a perdu ? Et par moments, j'avais vraiment de la peine pour lui face aux réactions d'Aubrey. À sa place, j'aurais craqué beaucoup, beaucoup plus tôt ! Et puis il y a Mutton/Pixy, mais quel adorable bout de ... chèvre celui-là !! La trouvaille est franchement rigolote et j'ai adoré voir Aubrey et Chance interagir avec lui.
Cocky Bastard c'est le genre de romance que j'aime lire au point où je me fiche de la crédibilité ou des défauts que peut avoir le livre, je l'aime pour les émotions et les sensations qu'il me procure. J'ai eu le cœur léger, le sourire au coin des lèvres, le cœur serré, les fameux papillons !
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥.25/5
kateyroa's review against another edition
4.0
A great read
I live in Vegas, so whenever I see a book that has Vegas in the plot, I have to read it. And to add an Australian into the mix? Be still my heart! I did like Chance and Aubreys story and I really liked the road trip element and the slow burn of getting them to their HEA was terrific and totally worth it.
I live in Vegas, so whenever I see a book that has Vegas in the plot, I have to read it. And to add an Australian into the mix? Be still my heart! I did like Chance and Aubreys story and I really liked the road trip element and the slow burn of getting them to their HEA was terrific and totally worth it.
devansbooklife's review against another edition
3.0
I'm about to be cursed by someone I am sure of it. I was so excited to dig in to this because I have heard nothing but amazing reviews. But I felt disappointed. I just didn't like Aubrey. Expecially at the end. I hated how she couldn't forgive him. How she let him suffer. I mean don't get me wrong I know she had been hurt, but his excuse wasn't exactly an excuse. He was trying to do right by her. He always tried to do right by her. I dunno. She ruined it for me.
trudyd's review against another edition
4.0
Cocky Bastard is a very fitting title for Chance's story. The Aussie, past soccer player and tushy model, thinks and acts as if he is all that and more. Interesting circumstances has him riding the passenger seat in Aubrey's vehicle heading towards California. They are on the ultimate adventure full of hilariousness and strange situations. The trip ends in Vegas with a bang and then Aubrey is abandoned. It wasn't funny. It was heart wrenching, depressing, irritating. Skip ahead two years (you have to because the authors do). Chance returns and wants Aubrey back. He had secrets during their travels he kept them from Aubrey and the readers. There was a reason he disappeared. He only has to convince Aubrey to give him a chance. The best part about the second part was watching Chance grovel. The things he does in the name of love are amazing. Read Cocky Bastard and be prepared to laugh, cry, scream, cheer a roll those eyes.
03/17/20 my audiobook addiction continues. great laughs.
03/17/20 my audiobook addiction continues. great laughs.
caitycatreads's review against another edition
2.0
Man, Ok so I thought the idea of this book sounded so good!
It started out good but it just felt like the book was moving so fast, one second they are strangers, and the next she's falling in love and agreeing to "marry" him?
I did enjoy the plot twist, I was thinking maybe he was married seeking a diverse or something dramatic that was why he was trying to keep his distance.
What really lost me was he didn't tell her where he was so that she would go live her left but then TWO YEARS of no contact he gets out and day one looks her up and stalks her? like why not write her if he clearly had feelings this whole time. I get it's a book and it was a huge part of the story.
I HATED the cheating. When they kiss, and the whole shower thing? It was insane that she even agreed to the weekend away. If I had known there was cheating I don't know that I would have read the book.
Honestly, it totally felt like Aubrey was stringing him along, and then at the end, she says she always knew? like what the hell.
Ok, so I feel like I've been really harsh on this book. I do love Chance and Pixi. I've read other books by P Ward and I love them, but this one just was not for me.
It started out good but it just felt like the book was moving so fast, one second they are strangers, and the next she's falling in love and agreeing to "marry" him?
I did enjoy the plot twist, I was thinking maybe he was married seeking a diverse or something dramatic that was why he was trying to keep his distance.
What really lost me was he didn't tell her where he was so that she would go live her left but then TWO YEARS of no contact he gets out and day one looks her up and stalks her? like why not write her if he clearly had feelings this whole time. I get it's a book and it was a huge part of the story.
I HATED the cheating. When they kiss, and the whole shower thing? It was insane that she even agreed to the weekend away. If I had known there was cheating I don't know that I would have read the book.
Honestly, it totally felt like Aubrey was stringing him along, and then at the end, she says she always knew? like what the hell.
Ok, so I feel like I've been really harsh on this book. I do love Chance and Pixi. I've read other books by P Ward and I love them, but this one just was not for me.
patato's review
Not only was the book going around in circles for these last chapters, which had me feeling bored, Chace was becoming a complete ick and the constant mention of Starbucks was like an advertizement to a brand that aged like milk (pun not intended).
It's a shame as it had such a strong start and I like these two authors.
It's a shame as it had such a strong start and I like these two authors.
kyproff's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dimminglight's review against another edition
3.0
Goat, Jail, Stalking. I didn't expect this to be this complicated but it's pretty cute