lauriereadsrom1's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Peter Caruso, the owner and CEO of All Out Brewing, has been in negotiations with his company's delivery drivers on a new contract for some time, but the two sides remain far apart and the drivers are now threatening to strike. Pete thinks the drivers are being unreasonable in their demands and that anyone should be able to do what he considers to be such a simple job, so when one of the drivers dares him to take on his route for the day, he arrogantly agrees. If Pete succeeds, the drivers will agree to the contract he's proposed. If not, he will agree to their demands.
Pete's day of deliveries turns out to be a disaster and he realizes that the drivers were right. The only bright spot is meeting Cara, a law student who's working as a bartender at one of the stops on his route. Accidentally spraying her with beer while trying to tap a keg wasn't exactly his best move, but he still manages to convince her to go out with him. The problem is that Cara thinks Pete is a blue collar delivery driver, not a wealthy CEO with a reputation for being a jerk. When she learns the truth, will Pete be able to convince Cara to give him a chance?
This was such a fun story! It was immediately apparent how out of touch Pete was with reality, and I loved seeing him experience life without so many of the privileges he was used to. He wasn't a bad guy, though he did come across as a jerk sometimes. He certainly had a soft spot for the people he loved, especially Cara. The way he doted on her was very sweet. As for Cara, I loved how smart she was and that she wasn't afraid to share her ideas with Pete. She stood up to him and pointed out whenever he was being a jerk, but he gave her a chance to experience some of the finer things in life because of the way he cared for her. In the end, they balanced each other perfectly; she grounded him without taking away the edge he needed to be successful in business.
I highly recommend "Peter Pumpkined Out" for all contemporary romance and rom-com fans. I can't wait to find out what the authors come up with next. (I hope it will be a story for Danny and Glory!)
*Review copy provided by the authors. All opinions expressed are my own.
Pete's day of deliveries turns out to be a disaster and he realizes that the drivers were right. The only bright spot is meeting Cara, a law student who's working as a bartender at one of the stops on his route. Accidentally spraying her with beer while trying to tap a keg wasn't exactly his best move, but he still manages to convince her to go out with him. The problem is that Cara thinks Pete is a blue collar delivery driver, not a wealthy CEO with a reputation for being a jerk. When she learns the truth, will Pete be able to convince Cara to give him a chance?
This was such a fun story! It was immediately apparent how out of touch Pete was with reality, and I loved seeing him experience life without so many of the privileges he was used to. He wasn't a bad guy, though he did come across as a jerk sometimes. He certainly had a soft spot for the people he loved, especially Cara. The way he doted on her was very sweet. As for Cara, I loved how smart she was and that she wasn't afraid to share her ideas with Pete. She stood up to him and pointed out whenever he was being a jerk, but he gave her a chance to experience some of the finer things in life because of the way he cared for her. In the end, they balanced each other perfectly; she grounded him without taking away the edge he needed to be successful in business.
I highly recommend "Peter Pumpkined Out" for all contemporary romance and rom-com fans. I can't wait to find out what the authors come up with next. (I hope it will be a story for Danny and Glory!)
*Review copy provided by the authors. All opinions expressed are my own.
sophiereadsstories's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a quick, cute story filled with mistaken identity, misunderstandings and miscommunications of the bedroom persuasion and quite a bit of love bombing (Peter is a millionaire after all!).
rosmelie's review
fast-paced
4.0
What happens when a CEO has to face losing all his drivers, or coming to an agreement with them? Trouble, misunderstanding, and falling in love?
Peter Caruso is the CEO of All Out Brewing, and when he finds himself at the risk of losing his drivers to a strike for poor management, he sets a challenge that won’t just test him, but ends up testing a bartender named Cara.
It’s a whirlwind little tale, with some little white lies, and a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to the bedroom…but can a law student and a CEO possibly make it all work out in the end?
Peter Caruso is the CEO of All Out Brewing, and when he finds himself at the risk of losing his drivers to a strike for poor management, he sets a challenge that won’t just test him, but ends up testing a bartender named Cara.
It’s a whirlwind little tale, with some little white lies, and a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to the bedroom…but can a law student and a CEO possibly make it all work out in the end?
smutbook_cami's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Ok this was a super fun quick read.
Peter was funny, quirky, and weird. He tried to be relatable but his bossy billionaire side would always show up. Peter wasn’t afraid to be be slightly different so he could make Cara happy.
“She nodded and smiled down at me, and my heart skipped. Damn, she had a beautiful smile.”
Cara was a straightforward and strong woman. She wasn’t afraid to say when someone was being an asshole. Except when it came to Peter. She was always trying to accommodate him and his “weird” behaviors.
“You did it. Good boy.”
Some of the miscommunications were pretty funny. They showed a side of each other trying to please the other one. But once you know, you know.
“You are the only person I know who thinks I’m weird.”
I did receive an ARC for my honest review.
all_bookedup19's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4 Stars
1.5 Chili Peppers
Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Grumpy/Sunshine
Nursery Rhyme retelling
Secret Billionaire
Alphahole
Dual POV
This one made me laugh out loud more than once. It was short but steamy. Chaos seems to follow Cara wherever she goes. Peter is keeping a huge secret from her. What's going to happen when she finds out?
I loved all the different pictures at the beginning of each chapter. It added a lot to the story for me.
Thank you to Kacie West for this ARC
1.5 Chili Peppers
Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Grumpy/Sunshine
Nursery Rhyme retelling
Secret Billionaire
Alphahole
Dual POV
This one made me laugh out loud more than once. It was short but steamy. Chaos seems to follow Cara wherever she goes. Peter is keeping a huge secret from her. What's going to happen when she finds out?
I loved all the different pictures at the beginning of each chapter. It added a lot to the story for me.
Thank you to Kacie West for this ARC
kbonvie's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this story. It was a fun take on the old story of Peter Pumpkin Eater merged with the loose idea of the TV show “Undercover Boss.” It was a great way for the main characters to meet. For the main male character to get a dose of reality and grow from his lack of inexperience. It’s also a great fall read and since it’s only 162 pages it’s not overwritten.
I loved the MMC Peter Caruso. He is what I think of as a typical CEO that has no idea what the minions did below him that make the company successful and run the way it does. He is the CEO of the family business that grew to the largest IPA brewery on the East Coast. However, Peter went to school and became the CEO without having to work his way up. I loved the hard lessons he learned when Peter was challenged by one of his truck drivers. It’s always refreshing to see someone at the top of a company eat crow. Peter indeed needed the dope slap of reality. And a beautiful snarky bartender gave him that.
This book actually has one of the best “meet cute.” When Peter meets Cara she has no idea who he is and she just gives him all the snark calling him out for being late and criticizing the CEO. I loved Cara. She was a strong, smart, independent female bartender working to put herself through law school. She didn’t hold back her thoughts when it came to the CEO and that made Peter want to change as a person and as a CEO.
I loved the character development with both Peter and Cara because it is her opinion of him and the way he runs the company that makes Peter want to change. It’s Peter pushing Cara to take the internship at the brewery that helps Cara grow as well. The more time they spent together the harder they fell for each other. This book was just so good. It gave me the feels I was hoping for.
marianbooks613's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
This book was fun to read, the story is fast and charming.
Our FMC Cara is a law student who works as a waitress in a bar, let’s say she is normal (compared to other characters I’ve read), she doesn’t have a bad past or anything like that, she just wants to find time to do the things she likes and this is where I found her real. Peter on the other hand is the CEO of a very popular brewery in Long Island, he is one of those bosses who believe that having a happy employee is not worth it but everything changes when he meets Cara, he for obvious reasons hides who he is and from there starts a whole journey between these two.
The story was fun, I loved that there wasn’t so much drama when Cara discovered who Peter was and there is also a little bit of lack of communication but I tell you that it is completely worth reading it because I fell out of laughter just for that part.
Thanks to the author & The Author Agency for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review!!
Our FMC Cara is a law student who works as a waitress in a bar, let’s say she is normal (compared to other characters I’ve read), she doesn’t have a bad past or anything like that, she just wants to find time to do the things she likes and this is where I found her real. Peter on the other hand is the CEO of a very popular brewery in Long Island, he is one of those bosses who believe that having a happy employee is not worth it but everything changes when he meets Cara, he for obvious reasons hides who he is and from there starts a whole journey between these two.
The story was fun, I loved that there wasn’t so much drama when Cara discovered who Peter was and there is also a little bit of lack of communication but I tell you that it is completely worth reading it because I fell out of laughter just for that part.
Thanks to the author & The Author Agency for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review!!
thecaffeinatedbookaholic's review
4.0
This was a quick, fun read! When Peter and Cara first meet, he’s making deliveries for the beer company he works for…and he’s not doing so well 😅 That encounter though, leads Cara to believe he’s a delivery driver rather than the CEO. Peter’s so drawn to her that he goes along with it. He knows what he wants and goes after it. Like completely. He doesn’t do anything halfway. I was constantly laughing at Peter trying to act the part of a delivery driver, having to constantly remind himself he’s “broke,” not a billionaire. Cara wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, and I love how she put Peter in his place (even if she didn’t realize she was doing it at first). The miscommunication between these two was nothing I could have predicted, and oh the second-hand embarrassment was real. It was like an accident you both don’t want to watch, but can’t look away from, and I never knew what Peter was going to come up with next 💀 I think the only down-side in my mind was how fast paced this book was, because I wanted more–I wanted a little more depth and more of watching them fall in love! If you want something that will be a quick read that’s both sweet and spicy, with a touch of hilarious miscommunication, I think you’d enjoy this one!