lovelyjanelle13's review against another edition
2.0
Super quick read, reads a bit like a diary/voice over for a risqué Hallmark PI movie.
clarab12's review against another edition
5.0
I love Lila, a character with some balls? (excuse the language lol) I am all over that!
The mystery in the book will have you clinging on until the end, I got so into it that I read it all in one sitting.
This is a great short read with mystery, suspense and a bit of romance. Whats not to like about that!?
The mystery in the book will have you clinging on until the end, I got so into it that I read it all in one sitting.
This is a great short read with mystery, suspense and a bit of romance. Whats not to like about that!?
bookbae96's review against another edition
4.0
I like my books angsty and full of emotion as much as the next person, but sometimes you just want to kick back with a read that takes things a little easier, one that is a pure feel-good book that makes you smile. The Cupcake series by author Bethany Lopez does just that, and CUPCAKE OVERLOAD, the second book in the series is just as delightful and as much fun as the first book was.
Lila Compton is back at it again, doing what she does best. As a PI, she's keeping plenty busy with the cheaters and philanderers that seem to run rampant in her small town, but this book brings a little something extra. When a young woman that Lila and her girls 'rescued' from the clutches of a gnarly biker dude shows up face-down in a swimming pool, Lila is immediately on the case. Things are a little trickier, because said biker dude is none other than the VP of Lila's hot times a billion lover man, Cade, and is claiming innocence. With Cade and the ladies on the trail, things are as crazy as one might expect, but, as always, amidst all the action, Lila is still making time for her beloved cupcakes.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series, due in large part to the author's wicked sense of humor that is apparent in every interaction, in Lila's inner dialogue, and in the shenanigans that abound. Bethany Lopez continues to write Lila as a self-sufficient, I'm not afraid of anything kind of woman, and her antics are a trip to follow. Throw in the lovable group of friends, her two endearing kids, and Cade, the man that shows her what it means to be cherished, but in a totally hot kind of way, and you've got a winner. I'm always looking forward to another book in this series, and give this one a solid 4 stars for keeping me super-interested, super-hungry (because, cupcakes!), and super-entertained. If you're looking for a fun series with non-stop laughs and action, you can't go wrong with this one.
***ARC generously provided for an honest review.***
crackedspines's review
2.0
I got an ARC of this book and here's my honest opinion of it.
First of all, I should mention that this is the second book in a series. I got the book without that knowledge and even though this book works alright as a standalone, I wish I was clued in on what happened in the first book. This book doesn't really explain much about what went on prior to it.
This book was a short and light read. The author usually cut to the chase when describing scenes, often not going into much detail. I'd say that the writing is middle-grade style. I did not really enjoy the read mainly due to that. I felt like too much detail was being left out while some unnecessary details were mentioned, details that did nothing to further develop the plot.
However, I did enjoy the adventure the main character went on to unravel the mystery. It was pretty much the only redeeming point of the book.
First of all, I should mention that this is the second book in a series. I got the book without that knowledge and even though this book works alright as a standalone, I wish I was clued in on what happened in the first book. This book doesn't really explain much about what went on prior to it.
This book was a short and light read. The author usually cut to the chase when describing scenes, often not going into much detail. I'd say that the writing is middle-grade style. I did not really enjoy the read mainly due to that. I felt like too much detail was being left out while some unnecessary details were mentioned, details that did nothing to further develop the plot.
However, I did enjoy the adventure the main character went on to unravel the mystery. It was pretty much the only redeeming point of the book.
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