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Hooker Heels

Ryan Ringbloom (Goodreads Author)

4.09 · Rating details · 133 ratings · 64 reviews

New Adult Contemporary Romance

Kenna Winston's world revolves around money, and the men who spend it. Men are mere pawns in the game that she calls life. However, her game is about to change once she's offered a business contract with some interesting caveats. Kenna has to decide whether she is ready to up the ante and play in the big leagues. Or decide if the proposal bein ...more

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Sep 30, 2015 Wendy'sThoughts rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: Ryan Ringbloom Fans, New Age, Romance

3.5 Climbing Back From a Slippery Slope Stars * * * 1/2
There are a lot of reasons why we pick a book to read...I am sure there have been all kinds of studies done; academic ones... and the more crass kind, marketing...But whatever the reasons, they are personal to us.

Ryan Ringbloom has a knack with her covers, titles and content. In the two books I have read, Fake Boobs and now Hooker Heels, their covers match perfectly with the titles and story enclosed. She has taped into the perfect visual w ...more

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Oct 07, 2015 Pam rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, netgalley, 3

2.75 stars

"I can’t promise you he won’t be hurting when I’m done with him.”

Hooker Heels was just an okay read for me, and it was all due to my relationship with the characters. For me Kenna came off as a petty selfish heroine while Zack was too sweet for his own good. This is a me versus the book issue, because I know some of my friends who really enjoyed the book. I might be heartless, because I couldn't sympathize with Kenna at all, my first interaction with her just left a bad ta ...more

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Sep 28, 2015 Michelle rated it liked it

Kenna Winston is looking for her next meal ticket when heir to the Knight empire falls into her lap. But Zack Knight isn’t looking for another gold digger and certainly isn’t interested in his own fortune, so Kenna is going to have her work cut out for her.

When Zack begins to stray from the plan, his father steps in to keep him otherwise engaged with the help of Kenna... gold digger turned whore.

This was a quick, enjoyable read that sort of plays along the lines of Pretty Woman, if first, the g ...more

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Sep 30, 2015 Candace rated it really liked it

Shelves: kindle-unlimited, sweet-heart-warming-stories, rich-guys, arcs, forbidden-romance, netgalley

***I was provided a complimentary ARC of this book by the publisher, through Netgalley.com, in exchange for honest feedback.***

This was the first book I've ever read by this author, but it won't be the last. With a title like 'Hooker Heels', I have to admit that I thought I was going to read a much dirtier, smuttier story than what I got. However, I'm not complaining at all. This book may not have been what I was expecting, but it was great!

When we first meet Kenna, the heroine, she's trolling f ***I was provided a complimentary ARC of this book by the publisher, through Netgalley.com, in exchange for honest feedback.***

This was the first book I've ever read by this author, but it won't be the last. With a title like 'Hooker Heels', I have to admit that I thought I was going to read a much dirtier, smuttier story than what I got. However, I'm not complaining at all. This book may not have been what I was expecting, but it was great!

When we first meet Kenna, the heroine, she's trolling for wealthy men at a hotel bar. She's materialistic, shallow and pretty unlikable. The first impression was not a good one and I wasn't sure that she was redeemable. From the start, she's the type of character that you love to hate.

Out of work and out of luck, Kenna receives an offer that she can't turn down. A friend from her past calls her to ask for a favor. It seems his billionaire mogul boss wants a distraction for his son, who is reconsidering the grand opening of a new restaurant. His son, Zack, is a chef, but seems more interested in his charity work than opening the new world-class restaurant. His father wants him distracted so that he won't think about backing out of the new venture, and there's nothing like a pretty woman to keep a man distracted.

From the start, Zack is the kind of character that draws you in. He is down to earth and just an all-around nice guy. He's spent his life trying to avoid the trappings of wealth and the disingenuous gold diggers that flock to him once they learn who his father is. He wants to be loved, but his past experiences have taught him to be skeptical.

As Kenna and Zack grow closer, there was a looming feeling of dread, as I waited for the other shoe to drop. Kenna was slowly becoming a better person the more time she spent with Zack. He was slowly infusing her with a sense of self-worth that she had been lacking. Little by little, Kenna grew on me. Her vulnerabilities were exposed and suddenly the facade of a vapid bombshell that she pretended to be was crumbling.

As expected, the secret does eventually come to light. The consequences are devastating and the couple is torn apart. Just when these two seem to have found happiness, it all comes crashing down around them.

It all works out in the end and the story closes with a HEA. I felt the full range of emotions when reading this story. I hated Kenna, then pitied her, and eventually, even admired her.

Another perk is that this story was easily read as a stand-alone. While there may be other books in this series, it seems that they will focus on characters introduced in this book, but also be able to be read as stand-alone stories. A sneak peek into Tori's story is provided at the end of this book. ...more

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Oct 01, 2015 Carissa rated it liked it

Shelves: arc-s-2015

I was first introduced to Ryan Ringbloom in Fake Boobs, a wonderfully realistic story with the tell tale signs of low self esteem. Hooker Heels fall along those same lines, with some more interesting themes, simply told in a different way. What I love about RB's stories, are the way her female characters are portrayed as anti-heroines. Along with the important themes within the stories. Ryan Ringbloom always creates these flawed female characters that go after the impossible and still come out o I was first introduced to Ryan Ringbloom in Fake Boobs, a wonderfully realistic story with the tell tale signs of low self esteem. Hooker Heels fall along those same lines, with some more interesting themes, simply told in a different way. What I love about RB's stories, are the way her female characters are portrayed as anti-heroines. Along with the important themes within the stories. Ryan Ringbloom always creates these flawed female characters that go after the impossible and still come out on top. Despite the road traveled and the many obstacles faced. They persevere and fight. Even if the fight is wrong and unethical and seemingly unforgivable.

Hooker Heels is an unconventional anti-heroine story told in dual POV's. We're given insight into each character's past and how it has molded them into the present.

Zackary Knight the heir to the Knight empire has always had things handed to him on a silver platter. His father's success and riches has marred Zackary's outlook towards money, while opening his eyes to devastating hunger all around him. A man whose ambitions goes beyond the deceit and corruption of a dollar. A son whose pride and joy is to help those in need. Using his riches and his experience to enrich the lives of others.

Kenna Winston is looking for her next paycheque. Growing up independent and surviving on her own skills. Kenna started off early, by trading sex for money. Lacking parental support, constant bitterness from her family, and the lack of proper and respectable role models. Kenna has traded all her self esteem and confidence, in order to get ahead and live a life of luxury. It's the only life she knows. Working at a strip joint, until she was fired, Kenna lands a new position within the Knight employment.

Signing a contract, Kenna must seduce and divert Zack's attention away from the development of Mr. Knight's newest business venture. Her mission is to keep Zackary happy and sated, so that he doesn't feel the need to contest his father's grandeur plans for the new venture. A venture, that seems to opulent for Zakary tastes.

Along the way Kenna starts to fall for Zakary. He isn't what she expected. He's dull and boring, yet he exudes confidence and knowledge. As they get to know each other, Kenna finds herself enjoying Zackary's company and helping out at the soup kitchen. Ingraining herself into his life, meeting his little friends and being taught to cook. To be self sufficient, and confident with what little she had. Learning that it's the small things that matter in life. No one has ever believed in Kenna and shown her to love herself and never, feel ashamed to be the person she wants to be.

When Mr. Knight realises that Kenna will become problematic, as she and Zakary's relationship is taken to the next level, he fires Kenna, and soon, she again is grappling with what to do. But what she fears the most, is leaving Zack, and the pain he will feel at her betrayal.

Hooker Heels was a light and enjoyable read, a bit slow at the beginning. Zackary is strange and not your usual male protagonist in a story, while Kenna, is definitely not lovable at all. Extremely self-centred and conceited. But somehow, it all seemed to work. Opposites do attract. Or sometimes, I guess, we see the insecurities in others, the we believe we can fix.

*ARC provided by GIVE ME BOOKS on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks! ...more

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Oct 07, 2015 Nawal rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary

I read Ryan Ringbloom’s previous book, ‘Books Blogs and Reality’, and I really enjoyed it so when I saw this I knew I had to read it.

The way this story started off had me quite intrigued. I think the author does a fabulous job of drawing the reader in. Kenna Winston is a gold digger, to get straight to the point. She’s always used men to provide her with what she needs. And then comes the perfect opportunity for her to earn a bit of cash at a time where she practically has no where to live. But I read Ryan Ringbloom’s previous book, ‘Books Blogs and Reality’, and I really enjoyed it so when I saw this I knew I had to read it.

The way this story started off had me quite intrigued. I think the author does a fabulous job of drawing the reader in. Kenna Winston is a gold digger, to get straight to the point. She’s always used men to provide her with what she needs. And then comes the perfect opportunity for her to earn a bit of cash at a time where she practically has no where to live. But the problem arises when she gets to know Zackary and the kind of person he is. How could she do something so cruel to someone so wonderful? He’s too good but she doesn’t seem to have any redeeming quality. A relationship bound to be doomed.

It’s easy to feel sorry for Kenna’s situation from the start, as it is also easy to see that nothing good could possibly come from what she get’s herself involved in to. She makes some bad choices but she also hasn’t had the best upbringing. A mother who doesn’t really care for her, Kenna had to grow up herself.

The story proved a good companion to me this week. I think the whole concept of Kenna’s background worked rather well. We usually see a good girl and a bad boy within story lines but here we got the opposite. Zack was the innocent, gold hearted man whereas Kenna was the girl who played men.

However, I think this book lacked certain details regarding the characters which I feel was essential for the reader to become more acquainted with the characters. Therefore, if the story went a little slower and there was more involved, this story would have been an even better read for me.

Overall, Hooker Heels is a great new book by Ryan Ringbloom. However, it just lacked detail, which was the only drawback I experienced. The storyline is rather interesting however, and I look forward to reading more from this author.

"As far back as I could remember, men and money had indeed been my game. If you considered all the thing I'd done and received as gifts with men over the years, then you needed to call me what I was. A hooker." ...more

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Feb 28, 2015 Melyssa Winchester rated it it was amazing

Shelves: real-life-issues, emotional, my-favorite-books, new-adult, na-romance, humor, book-boyfriends, favorite-authors, contemporary-romance, personal-growth

Title: Hooker Heels
Author: Ryan Ringbloom
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance, Humor
Series or Standalone: Standalone
Rating: ★★★★★

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Hooker Heels is a New Adult Standalone Romance from author Ryan Ringbloom told from the dual point of views of main characters, Zackary and Kenna.

While this book does and can in fact be read as a total standalone, you also get a little bit of Kenna in the book featuring her best friend Tori, titled Fake Boobs.

Because I had the luxury of reading that book befo ...more

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Sep 22, 2015 Lillian ☁ Cloud 9 Books ☁ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, romance, read-in-2015

**** 4.5 'Yes, Chef' Stars ****

When I read the blurb, I was thinking this was just going to be some average cliche love story. There were some moments where it was a bit predictable... BUT I ended up LOVING it!!! I got attached with Kenna and Zach almost immediately.

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Chef Zach's father told him that with his name, the only woman he'll end up with will only be with him for his money. He didn't believe it. Someone is out there for him that not looking for his fat wallet. When he had a disagreement ...more

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Oct 23, 2015 Tink Magoo is bad at reviews rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley-or-arc-from-author-read, female-escorts-and-strippers, zzz-cover-grey, zzz-cover-footwear

3.5 Redeeming stars

I put off reading this book for ages because I had let the reviews influence me. When I started I could see why some of the reviews weren't great. Kenna wasn't likeable and had a lot of issues and Zack was just so blah. I could see why they were both like that but for a while the whole book seemed a bit stunted.
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Needless to say I carried on reading... I'm not a quitter damn it!

I'm actually glad I did, yes this is predictable and clichéd. It isn't anything I haven't read before ...more

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Mar 01, 2015 Jennifer Weiser rated it it was amazing

There are books and then there are books. The ones that sit and linger with you long after you've read them. Books that no matter how busy you get with daily life, they still stick with you. Hooker Heels is one of the books. Raw, intense and filled with anguish and angst, this phenomenal author Ryan Ringbloom has brought one of the falls best books to the table. What makes this book so memorable are the characters that Ringbloom brings forward. Kenna, a girl taught at a young age that she's wort ...more

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Feb 28, 2015 Mia Rivers rated it it was amazing

OMG... I loved loved LOVEEEEEEED this book. It is soooo good; I read it all in one sitting. When I first started, I disliked Kenna just a tad bit. I thought she was a selfish, conniving B%$&@, but as I got to know her, she truly won me over. She is just a victim who grew up in a screwed up home and despite it, she grew to be a headstrong woman who I think would be one of my BFF's had I known her in real life. Zack on the other hand *swoon* - he is all that and then some. I absolutely adored him. OMG... I loved loved LOVEEEEEEED this book. It is soooo good; I read it all in one sitting. When I first started, I disliked Kenna just a tad bit. I thought she was a selfish, conniving B%$&@, but as I got to know her, she truly won me over. She is just a victim who grew up in a screwed up home and despite it, she grew to be a headstrong woman who I think would be one of my BFF's had I known her in real life. Zack on the other hand *swoon* - he is all that and then some. I absolutely adored him. Tall, sexy and a man who is in control. Did I mention he has tattoos? On his knuckles? Ohhh and he's a chef? God, where is this man in real life??? I fell for him from the very first page. A man who knows what he wants and doesn't waste any time on bullshit. Definitely not the typical man whore from every other book I usually read. Oh no...he's much better than that. He's wanted by many women but he's a man of standards that won't settle just for anyone (not even one-night stands). I don't know about everyone else, but that just makes him so much sexier in my eyes. More mysterious perhaps.

The relationship between the two is something out of this world. From the way they meet, to the way they grow as friends and lovers (sorry, no insta-love here). From their funny moments, which are hilarious by the way, to the sexy moments that will have your heart skip a beat or two. The story of Kenna and Zack keeps you anxiously flipping the pages. Desperate to know what happens next. This book not only gives you an AMAZING story but a great message as well. To everyone who suffers from any sort of insecurity, even the tiniest bit of it - this story makes you realize that a person who truly loves you, will love you for WHO YOU ARE and not for who you're trying to be. Besides, why would we want it any other way? Ryan Ringbloom - you've outdone yourself AGAIN. With every book you write, you only keep reminding me over and over why I love you and your writing so damn much. I am so proud of you !!!!!

I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
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Oct 08, 2015 Christina Szczepan-santos rated it it was amazing

Kenna is a gold digger in this story. Zachary isn't having it.
Kenna has to do alot of work for this to work out.
Love and Choices, I was happy with the flow
I will not go into the story and post spoilers. It was a quick read and I did enjoy it.
Some was a bit predictable but I didn't mind.
I say go for it, it's definitely an enjoyable read.

(Recommended Reads) ...more

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Oct 01, 2015 Books Laid Bare rated it it was amazing

Life was simple for Kenna, and she liked it that way.
She had mastered two things in her life to make sure that she had what she needed with consummate ease… had mastered money and men and one didn’t go without the other – a life lesson passed on very early in life from her mother.
But while this is all good and well in theory it doesn’t always pan out in practice, because kicking her heels is not something that Kenna enjoys, so when Tariq, gives her a call and asks her pay him a visit, she is mor Life was simple for Kenna, and she liked it that way.
She had mastered two things in her life to make sure that she had what she needed with consummate ease… had mastered money and men and one didn’t go without the other – a life lesson passed on very early in life from her mother.
But while this is all good and well in theory it doesn’t always pan out in practice, because kicking her heels is not something that Kenna enjoys, so when Tariq, gives her a call and asks her pay him a visit, she is more than a little intrigued as to what her step brother may have up his sleeve.
Knowing exactly what Keena is like, which in this instance I have to say doesn’t say too much for how he perceives his step sister. Tariq has an offer for Kenna that he hopes she will be unable to refuse. All she had to do was keep his boss happy.
Zachery Knight may have been the toast of the culinary world but he himself would have been happier flying completely under the radar. This bashful man was being handed a beautiful restaurant by his father, designed to be the most glorious of gastronomic experiences, to showcase Zach’s prodigious talent but all Zach wants is to keep things simple.
Zach’s father needs to keep his boy entertained until he could get the restaurant open and his son back where he belongs – in the kitchen but projects like this don’t happen overnight – so hence the need for Keena.
So what is the favour – well it’s a contract from Mr Knight to keep Zach company for the next six months… now I was a little taken aback by that but then thinking about it – Keena , spending time with an obscenely rich man and getting paid for it- in her book, that is a result!
Signing on the dotted line was never in doubt, but the rules attached, well that might not be so straight forward.
Could they stick to them, I mean would she be able to keep this reluctant man happy?
Zach was so far removed from the guys that Keena usually associated with that it initially it had her on the back foot but he had a heart of gold and was determined that he would have things his own way.
I liked Zach, he was a genuinely good guy, one that moved through life at his own pace, doing what he wanted and what he was good at, refusing to allow the money that surrounded him to change who he was inside.
He was what Keena needed and not the other way round, we was almost an antidote to her excesses.
I loved the influence that he had on her and the encouragement she took from being around him but when he discovers the truth about how she came into his life, is it all over for good?
Or can they open their eyes and hearts a little more to see that they have both changed and that is because of what they have between them?
Can they finally see what it is to be truly loved by someone?
A great story with a moral compass that may wobble a little but ends up pointing in the right direction. Keena may not be everyone’s cup of tea but bear with her she isn’t all bad and Zach is a little stayed at times, old before his time but it is surprising what the love of a good woman can do!
Character driven this is a quick solid read that you won’t want to put down.
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Oct 04, 2015 Carolina Godinho rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc-netgalley, steamy-hot

I received this copy in exchange of a honest review

I loved this book. It has everything. Drama, love, steamy hot sex.

Zachary is a chef and his father is a billionaire which makes Zachary unhappy because he doesn't know if people likes him or his money.

Kenna is a whore, really, which made me uncomfortable at beginning because,for me, unless you are trying to save someone's life, whoring herself is unacceptable. She had problems? Yes, but not enough to accept this life. She just did not had good I received this copy in exchange of a honest review

I loved this book. It has everything. Drama, love, steamy hot sex.

Zachary is a chef and his father is a billionaire which makes Zachary unhappy because he doesn't know if people likes him or his money.

Kenna is a whore, really, which made me uncomfortable at beginning because,for me, unless you are trying to save someone's life, whoring herself is unacceptable. She had problems? Yes, but not enough to accept this life. She just did not had good examples or someone to guide her when she was a kid.

Zachary´s father hires Kenna to scort his son, for 6 months. But all her knowledge about men proves wrong when dealing with Zack. He´s a beautiful, humble, sweet, swoon-worthy man, who loves to help people in need. And he see her trough all smokes and mirrors.

They fall in love beautifully. Kenna really falls for him, and she falls hard. And when Zack discovers Kenna was hired by his father, he feels destroyed, and he says terrible words to Kenna. They goes separate ways, but he miss her too much. And, while Kenna mis him just as much, she can´t forgive herself for what she did to him.
He have to fight for her.

Eu amei esse livro. Tem tudo, drama, amor e escaldantes cenas de sexo.

Zachary é um chef de cozinha, filho de um bilionário. Ao contrário do que muitos achariam, isso faz Zack infeliz, pois ele não sabe se as pessoas gostam dele ou do dinheiro dele.

Kenna é uma prostituta, de verdade. O que me deixou desconfortável, no começo, pq pra mim, a não ser q vc esteja tentando salvar a vida de alguém, não existe desculpa pra isso. Mas, com o desenrolar da história vc percebe que o modo fútil e vazio de Kenna reflete a criação ou falta de criação que ela teve. Ele teve uma vida ruim, cercada de pessoas ruins.

O pai de Zack contrata Kenna pra ser acompanhante de Zack por 6 meses. Mas tudo que ela sabe sobre homens se prova errado quando ela conhece Zack. Ele é doce, humilde, carinhoso, possessivo, perfeito.

Eles se apaixonam. Lindamente. Quando Zack descobre, ele se sente destruído e diz coisas terríveis para Kenna. Eles seguem seus caminhos separadamente. Mas Zack nunca deixou de sentir falta dela, e depois se arrepende de suas palavras duras, perdoando-a de seus erros. Ele tenta reconquistá-la, mas Kenna é quem não pode se perdoar. E Zack tem que ajudá-la a se perdoar para que eles possam ficar juntos. ...more

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Oct 01, 2015 Kathleen R. rated it really liked it

Overall Stars: 4 STARS

Restaurant owner
Money

Will the desperation for money force a woman to play a ruse on a man searching for sincerity?

Kenna Winston's world revolves around money, and the men who spend it. Men are mere pawns in the game that she calls life. However, her game is about to change once she's offered a business contract with some interesting caveats. Kenna has to decide whether she is ready to up the ante and play in the big leagues. Or decide if the proposal being offered is cros Overall Stars: 4 STARS

Restaurant owner
Money

Will the desperation for money force a woman to play a ruse on a man searching for sincerity?

Kenna Winston's world revolves around money, and the men who spend it. Men are mere pawns in the game that she calls life. However, her game is about to change once she's offered a business contract with some interesting caveats. Kenna has to decide whether she is ready to up the ante and play in the big leagues. Or decide if the proposal being offered is crossing the line, even for her. With her heels high and morals low, she wonders what will happen if her heart gets involved? Oh that's right, she doesn't have one.

Zackary Knight has always had things handed to him. That's not the life he wants. Can't anyone see that he goes deep, that he's more than just a shallow dollar sign? Who is this beautiful woman who just appeared on his doorstep? Is she someone he can finally open his heart up to? (Amazon blurb)

Let's all admit it: we all have a pair of shoes or boots that we call our 'hooker heels', that one pair that we (women) feel amazingly sexy and extraordinarily confident. Kenna owns a pair of six inch heels that simply attract the attention of men that surrounds her, and not any man, but the upper class. I must admit however, she's a mess and needs to find out what she wants to do in life rather what needs to do to survive, maybe then she wouldn't have to rely on her looks to get ahead (and stop believing that at 24 she's old and done for). On the flip side, we have Zachary, wealthy, gorgeous, talented and has women draping themselves all over him - yet, all he wants is a woman who wants him for him and not his wealth, one who's looking for the happily ever after and believes in love. Two unlikely characters get together and create a love story that is as true as any we live through in our day to day lives: there are the good, the bad, the ugly and the hilarious, and that is why Ryan Ringbloom hits the ball out of the ballpark with Hooker Heels.

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**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Kathleen for Alpha Book Club** ...more

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Oct 03, 2015 Jen rated it it was amazing

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Hooker Heels is a standalone contemporary romance from Ryan Ringbloom and is my first ever read from this author. This was so much more than I expected and a book that I enjoyed from beginning 'til the end and one that I finished in one sitting. There was an honesty and lightheartedness to the story that was utterly appealing and it had a fresh and creative take ...more

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Sep 23, 2015 Amy rated it really liked it

Hooker Heels
Ryan Ringbloom
4.5 stars

Kenna Winston you are going to hate her and want to be her at points. Confusing .. you bet. She knows money and she knows men but the biggest thing she plays one for the other. Kenna is on her last romp that doesn’t go as planned when her “brother” Tariq calls her with a proposition. Tariq works for a billionaire who owns hotels and fancy restaurants. Kenna has nothing to lose so … why not. You wont believe what his proposition is …

Zack Knight doesn’t always ...more

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Oct 01, 2015 Lea's *~*Book Nook*~* rated it it was amazing

5 beautifully sparkling stars!
***ARC provided through NetGalley for honest review***

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This book was wonderfully written. The character build was just perfect. Story line was very believable and well thought out. Kenna and Zack meet in the most unconventional ways, and could end in total disaster. The author put such a spin on it that was so heart felt, and a perfect way to salvage the relationship. Kenna is introduced as pretty much a gold digging escort in denial. She gets through life jumping ...more

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Oct 01, 2015 Stephanie Mae rated it it was amazing

I would like to start off saying I got this book as an arc for a honest review. I was deeply interested in this book after I read the description. Kenna is a girl who is used to wrapping men around her finger. She was taught at a young age that her worth revolved around her looks. Zachary was the son of a greedy billionaire who was tired of his father trying to mold him in his image. Zachary wanted to feed the whole world... For free. You would think that these two would not work. I will admit t ...more

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Apr 09, 2015 Lisa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: love-it, friends-or-enemies-to-lovers, best-book-boyfriends-xxx, forbidden-romance

Ryan Ringbloom strikes again with another amazing story. I had the pleasure of reading this while on holidays sitting by the pool and it had everything I needed to pass away the hours. With just the right amount of angst, sexual tension, drama, hot hot sex, and of course a hot guy to fall in love with this book had everything.
I even Loved the ott bitchy female that everyone likes to hate.
Even though Kenna is the biggest bitch at the start you cant help but want her and Zack to find their happy ...more

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Sep 25, 2015 DJ Sakata rated it really liked it

Shelves: adult-contemporary-romance

Favorite Quotes:

“‘I know that isn’t exactly the thing a guy wants to hear but I just need you to know, you’re not getting an untouched flower or anything.’ He wasn’t getting a flower at all, more like a weed.”

My Review:

I love Ryan Ringbloom’s work, but I struggled with this one, the heroine was hard for me to like. I had to trust that Ms. Ringbloom would get me there, and thankfully, she did. As always, the writing was well done, emotive, and insightful. Of course the problem I am having now is ...more

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Sep 26, 2015 booksanatomy rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: new adult lovers

Shelves: worth-reading, finished, arc, netgalley, favorites, new-adult, contemporary

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I've only read a handful NA, but this is my most liked among all. Yes, I do like this more than Ugly Love and Fallen Too Far.

The story opens from little bit from the leading man, Zachary Knight. How he is the typical kind and rich guy who denies his wealth. A genuine modesty he has. Then a few pages in, we have our leading lady, Kenna WInston, the girl who sells her body to live in the world. The author made sure how we know our characters before everyth this review originally appeared on my blog

I've only read a handful NA, but this is my most liked among all. Yes, I do like this more than Ugly Love and Fallen Too Far.

The story opens from little bit from the leading man, Zachary Knight. How he is the typical kind and rich guy who denies his wealth. A genuine modesty he has. Then a few pages in, we have our leading lady, Kenna WInston, the girl who sells her body to live in the world. The author made sure how we know our characters before everything, I really liked that. I just find it weird, all chapters contain a small thought from one character and then comes the POV of the other who will have the majority of the chapter. I just think it some putting it there seems spoon feeding the readers. Not good for readers who like puzzles and between the line games. It doesn't make it less good though.

While I like the need to glimpse the lives of the Zach and Kenna, I find the beginning kinda slow, which lessened my enthusiasm a bit, but it picks up once they get to know each other.

And so fast forward, Kenna becomes Zach's personal whore without him knowing. It's cute, knowing the basic personality of the two, it's a wonder how Kenna's job will work out. She's a professional whore to men, she knows the sterotypical needs and wants of the male species. But her job experience hauls back to square one on Zach's case. The stupid, sex crazed bimbo personality doesn't work on him. He doesn't want the scripted and rehearsed flirting. Smart and real are his desires. Something Kenna should not and cannot give.

I really like this book a lot because I not only love the story from start till the end but I like both of the characters as well. There are still the minor characters, I don't like them a lot but they did their part in the story. You would think Zach has a catch on his pure benevolent personality but even at the time he's mad at Kenna, you know he still loves her kindly, just angry. In a way, he's kind of the classic perfect guy - genuine, sweet, kind, rich, and big (yes, I have to add it, Kenna says so.) - any girl can ask for. As for her, she has been on tough times, who would want to sell her body for any matter? But I hate her mother who was never her mother and caused all her troubles. Heck, the woman knew her daughter was being used by her husband but she didn't do anything, which her daughter hoped she did. I feel this is an extreme lack of responsibility for a parent and I hope it only exists in this novel. Nevertheless, Kenna may have been whoring to get her way around but she still has an awesome personality of being independent and smart, and when she meets him her fun side comes out.

I read this with an anticipation of lots of explicit sex due to the title but look at that, I think the mature content on this book happened twice or thrice? And the rest is story development. Funny, our author's a guy, not even a girl. Scratch this part, I thought she was a guy!

I find everything on this novel enjoyable and agreeable on every aspect, which makes me want to read another from the author. I haven't read from her before.

I got this as an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ...more

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Sep 21, 2015 J.M. Winchester rated it it was amazing

Shelves: best-fuckin-authors, arc, romance, new-adult

Title: Hooker Heels
Author: Ryan Ringbloom
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance
Series or Standalone: Standalone
Rating: 5 Stars

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I’m a Ryan Ringbloom fan dude. There I said it.
She writes books for peeps like me, with characters that I can get into. She’s been doing it for a year but I’m pretty sure this is my favorite one.
I dig Kenna. She’s not ur typical main character. She’s not even the typical female romantic lead in a book. She’s blunt, abrasive, determined and even though u see she cle ...more

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Oct 05, 2015 Bobbi rated it liked it

Shelves: received-for-review, reviewed, netgalley, adult, rich-guy

She was hired to make sure he stayed on track with the new restaurant about to open. She needed to do whatever it takes without falling in love. Because when time is up, she has to walk away at a moments notice. He just wanted to get away from his father. Do something more meaningful with his life and be with someone who didn't want him for his money. He despised the limelight.

This was an ok book. Honestly, in my opinion, it's a topic that has been used too much. The prostitute that's hired to e She was hired to make sure he stayed on track with the new restaurant about to open. She needed to do whatever it takes without falling in love. Because when time is up, she has to walk away at a moments notice. He just wanted to get away from his father. Do something more meaningful with his life and be with someone who didn't want him for his money. He despised the limelight.

This was an ok book. Honestly, in my opinion, it's a topic that has been used too much. The prostitute that's hired to either distract or keep on track the millionaire's son who's looking to break away from daddy's iron fist. But daddy will have none of that because he's so entitled and arrogant that he can't see past his own wants. One thing I liked about this was that Zachary wanted to use his money for a soup kitchen rather than to start his own multi million dollar thriving business to surpass his father with a big ole "Up Yours". Which is a change that was very welcome with this type of storyline.

However, I would've liked to have seen more assertiveness from Zachary. There was the one time he stood up to his dad. One time. Then there wasn't another chance to do so. Even though I didn't like the dad, it seemed like a cheap shot. I mean, I was happy that things were hopefully gonna work out for Kenna and Zachary, but it was too good to be true.

In the beginning, Kenna played the "Poor me" hooker who had no money and no place to go. She tortures herself by returning home to her mother's to get, what exactly? Doesn't seem like she even needed whatever she was there for. Did she just need someone to call her a whore so she can ride the pity train a bit longer?

And then there's the my-mother's-ex-lover's-son, Tariq. I'm still confused as to what his role was in this story. Other than he was the go between for Kenna and daddy. The author had Tariq referring to Zachary as a friend in the book. It didn't seem to me that they hardly ever spoke to each other to be friends. Acquaintances, maybe.

I didn't hate the book because I'm a sucker for a HEA, but I didn't love it either.

*ARC kindly provided from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* ...more

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Sep 27, 2015 Paula Phillips rated it really liked it

After her life growing up it's not uncommon that she turned to waitressing in a bar where the more body parts you showed the more tips you got . Then on her way home from her best friend Tori's wedding, Kenna gets familiar with a man and who mistakes her after a wonderful night of sex as a hooker. This leaves her wondering about herself when she gets a call from her old step-sibling Tariq who has a job offer for her as his boss needs a companion for his son Zackary Knight. With nowhere but her m ...more

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Sep 30, 2015 Alison rated it really liked it

Shelves: first-person-pov, arc, billionaire, contemporary, young-adult-new-adult, 2015-read

I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

First off, although this is labelled as YA/NA I would hesitate to put it in that category and would say it was more contemporary romance.

This book really surprised me (in a good way), there were several avenues I thought it would go in but it went in totally different ways.

Kenna is a good time girl, her entire adult life she has used men to get what she wants, presents, holidays, drinks - you name it. Sadly, at th ...more

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Oct 08, 2015 Kelsey rated it it was amazing

Shelves: kelsey-s-challenge, battery-operated-book-blog

This book was totally not what I was expecting! A totally crazy Cinderella story that just took so many crazy twists, and turns that really thrwos the reader for a loop when they least expect it. I absolutely loved the passion between Kenna and Zachary. LOVED. IT. I wasn't really sure what to think of this book going in; it sounded interesting, and it captured my interest enough that I devoured it in a day. Anyways, onwards with this really, really well-written story that captured my heart!

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Sep 20, 2015 Donna Porter rated it it was amazing

Kenna Winston knew two things well, money and men. She used her good looks from the time she was a teenager to get things she wanted from men. Her mother taught her that. Her life was going no where fast when her step brother, Tariq called her and ask her to come see him about a good proposition he had for her. He did work for a billionaire who owned hotels and fancy eating establishments . Zachery Knight was a well known chef and his father was opening him his own place. It was very fancy but t ...more

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Sep 24, 2015 Holly rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc

Kenna is desperate. Living for her next meal, she will do whatever it takes to have some semblance of a life and if that means hooking up with a rich guy for a night or two for money she'll do it. When her step-brother of sorts offers her an amazing opportunity she can hardly refuse. All she has to do is keep Zachary Knight happy and if that means sleeping with him then she'll do it - the money is that good. But there are rules. She can only spend 4 hours a day with him, she can't fall for him a ...more

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Sep 29, 2015 Nicki ⍣ rated it liked it

Shelves: tolerable-heroine, arcs, first-person-pov, multiple-pov

I've never read anything by Ryan Ringbloom before so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I was given an arc in exchange for an honest review. I will say that Kenna and Zackary were an adorable couple and I enjoyed the book.. for the most part. Of course there were a few things that didn't bode well with me, but overall it was satisfactory.

Things I liked:
- I liked the relationship and how slow the build-up was.
- I liked the intimate moments because it was hot especially the first time.
- I liked t ...more

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Hi, I’m Ryan Ringbloom, a Jersey girl who doesn’t write Alphas. I couldn’t if I tried. Social Media stresses me the frick out, yet I can’t seem to walk away from it. I love to binge watch TV. I think cats are awesome. I’m obsessed with coffee and Fireball. But never together. I am counting down the days until self-driving cars are the norm. And if there is ever a zombie apocalypse, I won’t even tr ...more