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A review by lauriereadsrom1
Peter Pumpkined Out by A.J. Ranney, Kacie West, Jenni Bara
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.