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White Horse #1
Junkyard Dog
Angus Hayes is as mean as a junkyard dog. Well, that’s the rumor Candy Wilburn hears before taking the job as his assistant. Hayes doesn’t disappoint. He’s a giant man with a big mouth and a bigger ego. In the town of White Horse, what the gorgeous and dangerous Hayes wants, he gets. Now he wants his sassy assistant.
Candy has no doubt Hayes will make a great lover, but she doesn’t want to be her boss’s booty call. At first anyway. Once he shifts from boss to friend and lover, Candy falls hard. Now she can only hope the filthy-mouthed outsider she loves will open his heart and learn to trust.
Junkyard Dog is a standalone romance with adult language, violence, and sexual situations.
Candy has no doubt Hayes will make a great lover, but she doesn’t want to be her boss’s booty call. At first anyway. Once he shifts from boss to friend and lover, Candy falls hard. Now she can only hope the filthy-mouthed outsider she loves will open his heart and learn to trust.
Junkyard Dog is a standalone romance with adult language, violence, and sexual situations.
268 pages, ebook
First published March 10, 2016
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Bijou Hunter
85 books951 followersAuthor of Contemporary ~ New Adult ~ Romantic Suspense
The Damaged series reading order
~ Beast
~ Knight
~ Cobra
~ Outlaw
~ Dragon
~ Bulldog
~ Saint
Little Memphis MC series reading order
~ Little Memphis
~ Broken Memphis
Standalone Romances
Gator ~ a story between an assassin and the woman he claims.
Used ~ ex con biker finds love and redemption with a club girl.
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The Damaged series reading order
~ Beast
~ Knight
~ Cobra
~ Outlaw
~ Dragon
~ Bulldog
~ Saint
Little Memphis MC series reading order
~ Little Memphis
~ Broken Memphis
Standalone Romances
Gator ~ a story between an assassin and the woman he claims.
Used ~ ex con biker finds love and redemption with a club girl.
I love interacting with readers. Contact me here:
Facebook: facebook.com/AuthorBijouHunter
Twitter: BijouBooks
Mailing List: bijouhunterbooks.com/mailing-list
Happy reading!!!
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March 28, 2016
3.5 Stars!!
Bijou Hunter delivered a fast-paced enjoyable read with two of the most entertaining characters I’ve read in a while. 'Junkyard Dog' was my first read by this author, but it won’t be my last. Low in angst and drama, this gem tells the story of Candy, a single mother who recently moved in town with her two young twins. Needless to say she needs a job. When she finds out the asshole who rules the small town, Angus Hayes needs an assistance she’s all in. Candy can deal with any kind of asshole, because unfortunately Hayes is not the first she met.
Hayes is an angry, mean bastard who treats everyone in a very despicable way. But Candy is not afraid of him. She gives as good as she gets, not batting an eye on his insults or his "eccentric" personality. Hayes is aware of the fact Candy is a beautiful woman, so he knows the men in town will circle her like sharks. It goes without saying he has to be the man for her, after all he runs theworld town.
Candy is attracted to Hayes too, so she doesn’t try very hard to stay away from him, even if he is her boos. As much as she wants him, she can’t forget Hayes doesn’t exactly care about "her baggag"....I mean her children.
What an entertaining read this one turned out to be. 'Junkyard Dog' was so different from any boss-employee romance books I’ve read so far. Mainly because the two MC were…different, a little weird maybe and also smart-mouthed. The story is told from both MC’s perspective and I really enjoyed this aspect. I had a blast being in these two characters’ heads. The story line was nice enough, but personally I would have preferred something more – more drama or/and angst, action, excitement…something.
Both MC were vividly portrayed and so, so engaging. Our, hero, Hayes is a badass. A grouchy, pain in the a$$ man who most of time was an angry, intimidating, irritating prick. I’m not sure everyone will like this kind of hero and I have to admit it took me a while to warm up to him. Like I said he is a bada$$, but he isn't a bad man. Sure, he is demanding and possessive, selfish and like I mentioned above irritating as f@ck, but he also is sweet, and caring.
Candy is Hayes’s female version. She is his perfect match in every damn way. I really liked her character. Such a sassy, fun and entertaining heroine. From the beginning she gives as good as she gets and I really enjoyed this fact. She’s strong, a great mother to her twins and she can handle everything and anyone. In other words she is a bada$$ as well. From the moment Candy meets Hayes she makes sure he understands she will never be his bimbo or his next doormat and she does it in such a witty way.
Hayes and Candy’s relationship was unusual to say the least. Don’t expect for them to be that silly foolish, over sentimental couple who fall instantly for each other and live happily ever after. No, no…Like I previously mentioned, they were entertaining and everything, but never too sweet. I absolutely loved the back and forth between them. I had so much fun reading their interactions.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read, but I have to say there were some OTT scenes/moments that didn’t sit well with me. That being said, I recommend this one if you are looking for a different boss-employee romance novel with fun main and supporting characters and witty dialogue.
“Prepare myself?” I ask, laughing. “Do you mean with yoga or stretching techniques to prepare for your massive… What’s a classy word for penis? Ooh, I know, I’ll call it a super, big humdinger.”
Bijou Hunter delivered a fast-paced enjoyable read with two of the most entertaining characters I’ve read in a while. 'Junkyard Dog' was my first read by this author, but it won’t be my last. Low in angst and drama, this gem tells the story of Candy, a single mother who recently moved in town with her two young twins. Needless to say she needs a job. When she finds out the asshole who rules the small town, Angus Hayes needs an assistance she’s all in. Candy can deal with any kind of asshole, because unfortunately Hayes is not the first she met.
“So are you married? Dating anyone serious? Have a few baby mamas around town?”
“I don’t believe women are my equals so I will never be in a serious relationship with one of them.”
Hayes is an angry, mean bastard who treats everyone in a very despicable way. But Candy is not afraid of him. She gives as good as she gets, not batting an eye on his insults or his "eccentric" personality. Hayes is aware of the fact Candy is a beautiful woman, so he knows the men in town will circle her like sharks. It goes without saying he has to be the man for her, after all he runs the
Candy is attracted to Hayes too, so she doesn’t try very hard to stay away from him, even if he is her boos. As much as she wants him, she can’t forget Hayes doesn’t exactly care about "her baggag"....I mean her children.
What an entertaining read this one turned out to be. 'Junkyard Dog' was so different from any boss-employee romance books I’ve read so far. Mainly because the two MC were…different, a little weird maybe and also smart-mouthed. The story is told from both MC’s perspective and I really enjoyed this aspect. I had a blast being in these two characters’ heads. The story line was nice enough, but personally I would have preferred something more – more drama or/and angst, action, excitement…something.
Both MC were vividly portrayed and so, so engaging. Our, hero, Hayes is a badass. A grouchy, pain in the a$$ man who most of time was an angry, intimidating, irritating prick. I’m not sure everyone will like this kind of hero and I have to admit it took me a while to warm up to him. Like I said he is a bada$$, but he isn't a bad man. Sure, he is demanding and possessive, selfish and like I mentioned above irritating as f@ck, but he also is sweet, and caring.
“Sooner or later, this is happening,” he says, studying me. “You best prepare yourself.”
“Prepare myself?” I ask, laughing. “Do you mean with yoga or stretching techniques to prepare for your massive… What’s a classy word for penis? Ooh, I know, I’ll call it a super, big humdinger.”
Candy is Hayes’s female version. She is his perfect match in every damn way. I really liked her character. Such a sassy, fun and entertaining heroine. From the beginning she gives as good as she gets and I really enjoyed this fact. She’s strong, a great mother to her twins and she can handle everything and anyone. In other words she is a bada$$ as well. From the moment Candy meets Hayes she makes sure he understands she will never be his bimbo or his next doormat and she does it in such a witty way.
“I wish you were a bitch,” I mutter. “I wish you were a horrible fucking cunt so that I could hate you.”
“I sometimes wish you were ugly, so I wouldn’t want to touch you.”
Hayes and Candy’s relationship was unusual to say the least. Don’t expect for them to be that silly foolish, over sentimental couple who fall instantly for each other and live happily ever after. No, no…Like I previously mentioned, they were entertaining and everything, but never too sweet. I absolutely loved the back and forth between them. I had so much fun reading their interactions.
“Be nice to me,” I tell the dick while my hand slides along its length. “I’m the sweet lady attached to the vagina you enjoy pounding.”
Overall, this was an enjoyable read, but I have to say there were some OTT scenes/moments that didn’t sit well with me. That being said, I recommend this one if you are looking for a different boss-employee romance novel with fun main and supporting characters and witty dialogue.
March 2, 2021
I am rarely at a loss for words and this is one of those times. I really don’t know how to describe this book. It is weird as f*ck but still very entertaining with two unusual characters as the hero and the heroine.
This is probably a book that should not be considered as romance but as the crazy and fun relationship of an anti-hero and an anti-heroine.
This is definitely not a book for everyone. So be forewarned. At the end of my review, there will be lots of quotations to give you a clear example of what you will be dealing with if you dive into this book :)
Our hero is a rude, selfish, people-hating jerk, who yells at everyone around. He is always angry and intimidating. No assistant can stand him for more than a few weeks.
All the towns people fear him and he owns the control of the town. He achieved what motorcycle clubs do all by himself, staking and claiming his territory. He is known to be a ruthless and fearless guy. He has his hands in all the businesses, thus eliminating competition in the town. He has a big house and a big dog but he invites no one to his house. Not even his father.
Sounds unlikable, huh?
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And the heroine is a selfish woman who is sassy, mouthy, feisty, snarky, sarcastic, bitchy and independent. She is a single mother to twins – one boy one girl. She is anti-social and cold to many people. She has given her heart only to her children.
I learned long ago not to give a flying fuck what strangers thought about me. Hell, I only mildly care what my friends think. Life is too short to stress others’ opinions.
Candy comes from a long line of victims as far as her family is concerned. The bad judgement of her family members led them to miserable lives. They always picked the worst abusers who wore them out physically and emotionally. Her mother committed suicide. Her brother was murdered by a woman. Her sister is being abused by her husband all the time. Now she is determined to break the mold and tries hard to avoid ending up being as despondent and self-destructive as her other family members.
Candy has never believed in love and romance. After a few unpleasant experiences, she decides that sex is overrated so she focuses on other things. She finds an opportunity at landing a rich guy as a husband, gets pregnant despite knowing he didn’t want kids and now as a divorced widow, she feels happy knowing that she succeeded at providing her children a good future thanks to the money coming from her ex-husband.
Yeah, well, this is our heroine.
Again, sounds unlikable, huh?
*********************************************
Well, as you see they both have traits and actions that should make you quickly dislike them and their story but nope, the opposite happens. The writer does some hocus-pocus and these characters get under your skin 😊
Well, this is what happened with me and of course, there is no guarantee that the trick will also work for you. This is definitely a book you will either like or hate.
Well, here is what you should decide. Would you be bothered by the following or go along with the ride and enjoy how a relationship develops between these two weird characters?
There are no niceties, but unfiltered honesty.
And lots of cuss words are used.
Sarcastic humor all along.
Bad attitude. Rude, vulgar and selfish.
Actions against the law.
Actions that are not moral or approved by the society.
Obviously, it is not a book for you if you need to like and respect the main couple in your romantic books, because these two can be so very crass, crude and rude. They are basically two nut-jobs who think the world is full of morons and they barely tolerate a few people that they care about.
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The hero, Angus Haynes is definitely not my type of hero but he entertained me, so well, I may have liked him a bit, so sue me 😊
The heroine is not my type of heroine, either but she was the exact match Haynes needed. And she also entertained me a lot with her weird sense of humor so I may have ended up liking her a bit, as well.
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Candy and Hayes meet when she goes for an interview for Angus Haynes’s assistant position. Candy takes over the whole interview and she doesn’t wait for him to give her the job, she just claims it 😊
It's not the typical boss & employee relationship we are used to reading; you will never know who is the boss!
“You don’t have any experience running an office.”
“That’s not the most important fact about me.”
“What is it then?”
My brown eyes find his nearly black ones, and I hold his gaze. “I’m excellent at tolerating assholes.”
The corners of Hayes’s mouth curves upward. “You suck at interviews.”
“You suck at keeping employees.”
From the very first moment, Angus develops a liking for her and it slowly grows into a huge attraction, soon sparks fly and they start a relationship. Their dating and love-making scenes are all weird, as well but it makes sense somehow. Every interaction of theirs, whether in the office or in bed, is full of crazy banter that include twisted and funny as hell dialogues.
The hero, Angus, despite being a huge jerk, definitely has a soft side and he shows it to few people. Amidst all his selfishness, crudeness and arrogance, this soft side he spares for a few people he cares about definitely shines like a diamond in the mud.
And as for the heroine, Candy, the bonus points come from the cool kids she has raised and also her take-no-shit attitude towards Haynes. She gives as good as she gets and her power over Angus is sweet.
The more Candy realizes she can grow feelings for a person other than her children and brother, the more likable she becomes as a character.
Soon, she falls in love with Angus, knowing all his insensitive parts but she calls him “my as*hole” and she is fiercely protective of him as she is with her children.
The book essentially does not have much of a plot. It is all about their crazy banter and how they become this unique couple who are deeply committed to each other, which is something no one expected from either of them.
It is fun to watch them to first tolerate each other then to be pulled to one another by their crazy attraction and then try to find a way to be together while trying hard not to cause the other one freak out with commitment issues.
Kids:
Well, normally I don’t like kids in my romance books but these twins were something else. They added so much to the story and I was looking forward to the scenes where they would appear. And believe me, this is very unusual for me.
I want to thank the writer for creating kids that can really be the kids of a woman like Candy. They are definitely not cartoon characters. They are not for the “Awww how cute” effect. They are not little, decorative, cardboard figures. They are real, with their sweet and devious sides, flaws and all. Some of the hilarious and sweet moments involve those brilliant kids. I adored their unique personalities and I adored how Angus tried to connect with them.
Names:
The characters in the book have awful names. Angus says that Candy has a stripper's name and Candy thinks that his father wanted to name him Anus but then chickened out and added the letter “g” and made it Angus.
Her twins’ names are another story: Cricket and Chipper. As their father didn’t want them, he gave them these horrible names for revenge.
Angus’s dog’s name is Nightmare but he would sleep all along if robbers took all the valuables in his home. He is big and scary like his owner but he is a softie, too.
So well, as everything else, the names are interesting and weird, too, as you see 😊
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Writing:
Dual point of view.
Hilarious.
Unique.
*********************************************
Safety:
Safe with no cheating but there is sex with no use of condoms.
Both of them are celibate after meeting each other.
*********************************************
Ending:
HEA with 2 epilogues.
Wedding and a new baby.
Creepiest wedding present ever!
The second epilogue obviously prepares the reader for the books to follow. And I am so thrilled that they are about these gorgeous twins and the mutual kid of Angus and Candy. Binge-read, it is!
*********************************************
Well, no words will define the book enough so please refer to these quotations to have a clearer picture in your mind before diving into this crazy story.
QUOTATIONS
“So are you married? Dating anyone serious? Have a few baby mamas around town?”
“I don’t believe women are my equals so I will never be in a serious relationship with one of them.”
“They can’t be your equals because they’re women?" I ask. “Or because you’re such a huge asshole that no one else can compete?”
I think to my last attempt to have a girlfriend. She came with a daughter, an ex-husband, custody issues, and too much whining to make the relationship worth my time. The woman was so self-absorbed I had to dump her twice before she noticed.
Candy might be worth trying again. When I yelled at her earlier about not answering the phone, she yelled she was in the bathroom. Did I want her crapping on the floor or was it possible for me to get off my ass and pick up the phone myself? The chick is ballsy, and I like women with big brass ones.
***
I have shit to do today. Now I have a competent assistant so I should be working more. Not me, though. Not with Candy in the next damn room.
Breaking pencils keeps me from standing up and checking on her every ten minutes. An hour later, I’m out of damn pencils, and I’m forced to ask her to bring me more. Breaking pencils isn’t a long-term fucking plan.
***
If any man in White Horse touches Candy besides me, I’ll beat him until he’s half dead. Then I’ll let him get medical treatment and heal up, so I can beat him to death for real.
“I’m sure you’d make a great dad.”
“You don’t really believe that.”
“No, but you’re smart. You might learn how to be a great dad by the time the kid is old enough to notice.”
***
“Tell me about your kids’ dad.”
“What about him?”
“How did you hook up with the rich boy?”
“I worked in a doctor’s office, and he flirted with me. We went out a few times, and I decided to make him my wealthy sperm donor.”
“A fucking fairytale.”
“Fairytales don’t work out for my family.”
***
I touch my lips and realize I’m falling for Hayes. I’ve never swooned for a man before. Never gotten breathless over a kiss. Never wanted to chase what I shouldn’t have. This feeling in my gut is new and exciting. It also scares the shit out of me.
I spot Andrew’s car on my way to my truck. For the hell of it, I pull out a blade and cut one of his tires. I’d rather cut him, but I’m apparently taking orders from my assistant these days. Something has clearly gone wrong in our fucking relationship.
***
“Any calls?” I ask Candy.
“Three but I didn’t take messages.”
“Why not?”
“They were all whiny shits being whiny. I told them to fix the problems themselves and call back when they had something positive to say.”
“Good.”
Candy’s never sexier than when she focuses her bitchiness on morons.
“I wish you were a bitch,” I mutter.
“I wish you were a horrible fucking cunt so that I could hate you.” “I sometimes wish you were ugly, so I wouldn’t want to touch you.”
***
“I yelled at you. How is that wrong? I yell at everyone. I’ve been yelling at you since before you started. Why are you suddenly changing the rules?” he asks, sounding genuinely confused.
“Sometimes I can’t deal with you yelling at me.”
“It’s harmless shit. I yelled at birds the other night. They survived and so will you.”
***
“Are you sure you want to have dinner with the kids?” she asks, touching my fingers playing with her hair.
“Yeah.”
“It can be just you and me.”
“No.”
“Why?”
“They’re your kids. I want to see what they’re like. ... Besides, I might decide to do more than fuck you. If that happens, I need to see what your baggage is like.”
“Don’t call them that,” she growls.
..
I reserved a back circular booth at the restaurant. The kids sit between Candy and me as if to test my ability to handle baggage.
***
“You need to put that away,” I say, gesturing toward her tit still shiny from my tongue.
“You took it out. You put it away.”
I frown as mean as I can at her, but Candy is in a state of arousal where her brain has left the building and is waiting for a flight out of the country. I don’t know when it might return.
I tug off his black boxers and stroke the colossal dick. Hayes says nothing and watches me like I might be a threat. I don’t blame him for worrying. I’ve given two blowjobs in my life, and I bit down both times.
“Be nice to me,” I tell the dick while my hand slides along its length. “I’m the sweet lady attached to the vagina you enjoy pounding.”
Hayes fights a grin, but he looks nervous.
“Shh, don’t cry,” I say and lick the drop of pre-cum.
Exhaling hard, Hayes is a minute from simply f*ucking me. The tension of having an inexperienced chick like me in control of his dick is palpable. I ignore him and focus on the hard flesh in my hands.
“You found the perfect woman for you, man,” Moot says. “Not just anyone would look you into your scary eyes and threaten to sew someone's face on you. That takes a special brand of crazy.”
“Don’t call my future wife crazy. With our money, we’re considered eccentric.”
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This is probably a book that should not be considered as romance but as the crazy and fun relationship of an anti-hero and an anti-heroine.
This is definitely not a book for everyone. So be forewarned. At the end of my review, there will be lots of quotations to give you a clear example of what you will be dealing with if you dive into this book :)
Our hero is a rude, selfish, people-hating jerk, who yells at everyone around. He is always angry and intimidating. No assistant can stand him for more than a few weeks.
All the towns people fear him and he owns the control of the town. He achieved what motorcycle clubs do all by himself, staking and claiming his territory. He is known to be a ruthless and fearless guy. He has his hands in all the businesses, thus eliminating competition in the town. He has a big house and a big dog but he invites no one to his house. Not even his father.
Sounds unlikable, huh?
*********************************************
And the heroine is a selfish woman who is sassy, mouthy, feisty, snarky, sarcastic, bitchy and independent. She is a single mother to twins – one boy one girl. She is anti-social and cold to many people. She has given her heart only to her children.
I learned long ago not to give a flying fuck what strangers thought about me. Hell, I only mildly care what my friends think. Life is too short to stress others’ opinions.
Candy comes from a long line of victims as far as her family is concerned. The bad judgement of her family members led them to miserable lives. They always picked the worst abusers who wore them out physically and emotionally. Her mother committed suicide. Her brother was murdered by a woman. Her sister is being abused by her husband all the time. Now she is determined to break the mold and tries hard to avoid ending up being as despondent and self-destructive as her other family members.
Candy has never believed in love and romance. After a few unpleasant experiences, she decides that sex is overrated so she focuses on other things. She finds an opportunity at landing a rich guy as a husband, gets pregnant despite knowing he didn’t want kids and now as a divorced widow, she feels happy knowing that she succeeded at providing her children a good future thanks to the money coming from her ex-husband.
Yeah, well, this is our heroine.
Again, sounds unlikable, huh?
*********************************************
Well, as you see they both have traits and actions that should make you quickly dislike them and their story but nope, the opposite happens. The writer does some hocus-pocus and these characters get under your skin 😊
Well, this is what happened with me and of course, there is no guarantee that the trick will also work for you. This is definitely a book you will either like or hate.
Well, here is what you should decide. Would you be bothered by the following or go along with the ride and enjoy how a relationship develops between these two weird characters?
There are no niceties, but unfiltered honesty.
And lots of cuss words are used.
Sarcastic humor all along.
Bad attitude. Rude, vulgar and selfish.
Actions against the law.
Actions that are not moral or approved by the society.
Obviously, it is not a book for you if you need to like and respect the main couple in your romantic books, because these two can be so very crass, crude and rude. They are basically two nut-jobs who think the world is full of morons and they barely tolerate a few people that they care about.
*********************************************
The hero, Angus Haynes is definitely not my type of hero but he entertained me, so well, I may have liked him a bit, so sue me 😊
The heroine is not my type of heroine, either but she was the exact match Haynes needed. And she also entertained me a lot with her weird sense of humor so I may have ended up liking her a bit, as well.
*********************************************
Candy and Hayes meet when she goes for an interview for Angus Haynes’s assistant position. Candy takes over the whole interview and she doesn’t wait for him to give her the job, she just claims it 😊
It's not the typical boss & employee relationship we are used to reading; you will never know who is the boss!
“You don’t have any experience running an office.”
“That’s not the most important fact about me.”
“What is it then?”
My brown eyes find his nearly black ones, and I hold his gaze. “I’m excellent at tolerating assholes.”
The corners of Hayes’s mouth curves upward. “You suck at interviews.”
“You suck at keeping employees.”
From the very first moment, Angus develops a liking for her and it slowly grows into a huge attraction, soon sparks fly and they start a relationship. Their dating and love-making scenes are all weird, as well but it makes sense somehow. Every interaction of theirs, whether in the office or in bed, is full of crazy banter that include twisted and funny as hell dialogues.
The hero, Angus, despite being a huge jerk, definitely has a soft side and he shows it to few people. Amidst all his selfishness, crudeness and arrogance, this soft side he spares for a few people he cares about definitely shines like a diamond in the mud.
And as for the heroine, Candy, the bonus points come from the cool kids she has raised and also her take-no-shit attitude towards Haynes. She gives as good as she gets and her power over Angus is sweet.
The more Candy realizes she can grow feelings for a person other than her children and brother, the more likable she becomes as a character.
Soon, she falls in love with Angus, knowing all his insensitive parts but she calls him “my as*hole” and she is fiercely protective of him as she is with her children.
The book essentially does not have much of a plot. It is all about their crazy banter and how they become this unique couple who are deeply committed to each other, which is something no one expected from either of them.
It is fun to watch them to first tolerate each other then to be pulled to one another by their crazy attraction and then try to find a way to be together while trying hard not to cause the other one freak out with commitment issues.
Kids:
Well, normally I don’t like kids in my romance books but these twins were something else. They added so much to the story and I was looking forward to the scenes where they would appear. And believe me, this is very unusual for me.
I want to thank the writer for creating kids that can really be the kids of a woman like Candy. They are definitely not cartoon characters. They are not for the “Awww how cute” effect. They are not little, decorative, cardboard figures. They are real, with their sweet and devious sides, flaws and all. Some of the hilarious and sweet moments involve those brilliant kids. I adored their unique personalities and I adored how Angus tried to connect with them.
Names:
The characters in the book have awful names. Angus says that Candy has a stripper's name and Candy thinks that his father wanted to name him Anus but then chickened out and added the letter “g” and made it Angus.
Her twins’ names are another story: Cricket and Chipper. As their father didn’t want them, he gave them these horrible names for revenge.
Angus’s dog’s name is Nightmare but he would sleep all along if robbers took all the valuables in his home. He is big and scary like his owner but he is a softie, too.
So well, as everything else, the names are interesting and weird, too, as you see 😊
*********************************************
Writing:
Dual point of view.
Hilarious.
Unique.
*********************************************
Safety:
Safe with no cheating but there is sex with no use of condoms.
Both of them are celibate after meeting each other.
*********************************************
Ending:
HEA with 2 epilogues.
Wedding and a new baby.
Creepiest wedding present ever!
The second epilogue obviously prepares the reader for the books to follow. And I am so thrilled that they are about these gorgeous twins and the mutual kid of Angus and Candy. Binge-read, it is!
*********************************************
Well, no words will define the book enough so please refer to these quotations to have a clearer picture in your mind before diving into this crazy story.
QUOTATIONS
“So are you married? Dating anyone serious? Have a few baby mamas around town?”
“I don’t believe women are my equals so I will never be in a serious relationship with one of them.”
“They can’t be your equals because they’re women?" I ask. “Or because you’re such a huge asshole that no one else can compete?”
I think to my last attempt to have a girlfriend. She came with a daughter, an ex-husband, custody issues, and too much whining to make the relationship worth my time. The woman was so self-absorbed I had to dump her twice before she noticed.
Candy might be worth trying again. When I yelled at her earlier about not answering the phone, she yelled she was in the bathroom. Did I want her crapping on the floor or was it possible for me to get off my ass and pick up the phone myself? The chick is ballsy, and I like women with big brass ones.
***
I have shit to do today. Now I have a competent assistant so I should be working more. Not me, though. Not with Candy in the next damn room.
Breaking pencils keeps me from standing up and checking on her every ten minutes. An hour later, I’m out of damn pencils, and I’m forced to ask her to bring me more. Breaking pencils isn’t a long-term fucking plan.
***
If any man in White Horse touches Candy besides me, I’ll beat him until he’s half dead. Then I’ll let him get medical treatment and heal up, so I can beat him to death for real.
“I’m sure you’d make a great dad.”
“You don’t really believe that.”
“No, but you’re smart. You might learn how to be a great dad by the time the kid is old enough to notice.”
***
“Tell me about your kids’ dad.”
“What about him?”
“How did you hook up with the rich boy?”
“I worked in a doctor’s office, and he flirted with me. We went out a few times, and I decided to make him my wealthy sperm donor.”
“A fucking fairytale.”
“Fairytales don’t work out for my family.”
***
I touch my lips and realize I’m falling for Hayes. I’ve never swooned for a man before. Never gotten breathless over a kiss. Never wanted to chase what I shouldn’t have. This feeling in my gut is new and exciting. It also scares the shit out of me.
I spot Andrew’s car on my way to my truck. For the hell of it, I pull out a blade and cut one of his tires. I’d rather cut him, but I’m apparently taking orders from my assistant these days. Something has clearly gone wrong in our fucking relationship.
***
“Any calls?” I ask Candy.
“Three but I didn’t take messages.”
“Why not?”
“They were all whiny shits being whiny. I told them to fix the problems themselves and call back when they had something positive to say.”
“Good.”
Candy’s never sexier than when she focuses her bitchiness on morons.
“I wish you were a bitch,” I mutter.
“I wish you were a horrible fucking cunt so that I could hate you.” “I sometimes wish you were ugly, so I wouldn’t want to touch you.”
***
“I yelled at you. How is that wrong? I yell at everyone. I’ve been yelling at you since before you started. Why are you suddenly changing the rules?” he asks, sounding genuinely confused.
“Sometimes I can’t deal with you yelling at me.”
“It’s harmless shit. I yelled at birds the other night. They survived and so will you.”
***
“Are you sure you want to have dinner with the kids?” she asks, touching my fingers playing with her hair.
“Yeah.”
“It can be just you and me.”
“No.”
“Why?”
“They’re your kids. I want to see what they’re like. ... Besides, I might decide to do more than fuck you. If that happens, I need to see what your baggage is like.”
“Don’t call them that,” she growls.
..
I reserved a back circular booth at the restaurant. The kids sit between Candy and me as if to test my ability to handle baggage.
***
“You need to put that away,” I say, gesturing toward her tit still shiny from my tongue.
“You took it out. You put it away.”
I frown as mean as I can at her, but Candy is in a state of arousal where her brain has left the building and is waiting for a flight out of the country. I don’t know when it might return.
I tug off his black boxers and stroke the colossal dick. Hayes says nothing and watches me like I might be a threat. I don’t blame him for worrying. I’ve given two blowjobs in my life, and I bit down both times.
“Be nice to me,” I tell the dick while my hand slides along its length. “I’m the sweet lady attached to the vagina you enjoy pounding.”
Hayes fights a grin, but he looks nervous.
“Shh, don’t cry,” I say and lick the drop of pre-cum.
Exhaling hard, Hayes is a minute from simply f*ucking me. The tension of having an inexperienced chick like me in control of his dick is palpable. I ignore him and focus on the hard flesh in my hands.
“You found the perfect woman for you, man,” Moot says. “Not just anyone would look you into your scary eyes and threaten to sew someone's face on you. That takes a special brand of crazy.”
“Don’t call my future wife crazy. With our money, we’re considered eccentric.”
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March 17, 2016
4 Snarky Stars
“You didn’t break anything having those twins?”
“You mean my beloved children? No, I didn’t break anything. What are you getting at?”
“I’ll need to breed with a woman capable of carrying my large kid. You carried two at once so I figure you’ll do.”
Damn, the man knows how to sweet talk a lady.
I love a good "hot for your boss" romance and despite the fact that both Candy and Hayes are unlikeable to the nth degree, I whole heartedly enjoyed Junkyard Dog. Both characters gave as good as they got and I loved the fact Candy never backed down to Angus. Yes, Angus Hayes is a major douchebag but Candy's got her issues too. “Likeable” never really enters the equation when it comes to either one of these characters.
“I’m a guy. I don’t ask questions.”
“You ask me questions.”
“Because you’re a woman and women like to think men are interested in their crap. Men know we aren’t.”
Why did I keep going with this one instead of giving it the dreaded DNF?
The snark, of course. The back and forth banter between these two is awesome and I’ve never made it a secret I’m a gal that can probably survive, if necessary, on sarcasm alone.
And I'll let you in on a little secret. By the end of the book, I kinda liked both Hayes and Candy. Go figure.
So yes, this book in no way tugged at my heartstrings or brought the major feels. I did find an author to turn to when I want something a little different from my usual and that right there is worth the price of admission, folks.
“You didn’t break anything having those twins?”
“You mean my beloved children? No, I didn’t break anything. What are you getting at?”
“I’ll need to breed with a woman capable of carrying my large kid. You carried two at once so I figure you’ll do.”
Damn, the man knows how to sweet talk a lady.
I love a good "hot for your boss" romance and despite the fact that both Candy and Hayes are unlikeable to the nth degree, I whole heartedly enjoyed Junkyard Dog. Both characters gave as good as they got and I loved the fact Candy never backed down to Angus. Yes, Angus Hayes is a major douchebag but Candy's got her issues too. “Likeable” never really enters the equation when it comes to either one of these characters.
“I’m a guy. I don’t ask questions.”
“You ask me questions.”
“Because you’re a woman and women like to think men are interested in their crap. Men know we aren’t.”
Why did I keep going with this one instead of giving it the dreaded DNF?
The snark, of course. The back and forth banter between these two is awesome and I’ve never made it a secret I’m a gal that can probably survive, if necessary, on sarcasm alone.
And I'll let you in on a little secret. By the end of the book, I kinda liked both Hayes and Candy. Go figure.
So yes, this book in no way tugged at my heartstrings or brought the major feels. I did find an author to turn to when I want something a little different from my usual and that right there is worth the price of admission, folks.
December 13, 2018
*** WARNING!!! ***
This review contains cursing and slightly inappropriate gifs!!!
LOL x LMAO
3.5 stars
What did I just fucking read? *lol*
WTF??? WTFF??? LMAO!
Definitely different. Any other book and I would have stopped, but these two MCs had their chemistry and owned their dynamic.
Unapologetic, rude (both!), unethical, but still likable - from afar *lmao*
The word fuck (as a standalone and as a part of the word e.g. fucking/fucker etc.) was used 302 times.
*#* In a nutshell *#*
She wasn't 'sweet' *lol*
"I learned long ago not to give a flying fuck what strangers thought about me. Hell, I only mildly care what my friends think. Life is too short to stress others."
He wasn't a gentleman *lol*
"I love hating people."
But together they were cute - I really mean it -
they were fucking cute!
August 1, 2016
So, this book both irritated the fuck out of me and entertained me.
What Entertained Me
The character's words made the book.
Imagine if Married with Children cast Al Bundy with...
... And Peg Bundy as....
... And the kids were....
I learned long ago not to give a flying fuck what strangers thought about me. Hell, I only mildly care what my friends think.
We need a safe word. That way, when you're feeling especially sensitive and I'm especially loud you can let me know before I end up in trouble."
They said the shit that most people only think and never have the balls to say.
The author incorporated the kids perfectly into this book. I appreciated that the author gave them a personality and didn't make them just light fixtures within the story.
What Annoyed Me
It's one dimensional. It's flat. It gets old, stale.
The problem is there isn't a lot going on other than great dialogue.
Yes, the story is that there's a chick who fears becoming like her mom so much that she kicks men before they can kick her -and- an untrusting dude who's never found anyone he doesn't want to kick... Period. But, otherwise, there just no plot here. Flat.
By 60%, the banter never evolved and it wasn't enough to hold my interest. I constantly had to stop myself from skimming.
I get bored easily. So, by the time the author takes FIVE chapters to go to Disney World, I can't really muster much GAF for the epilogue.
There's a secondary theme here with the FMC's sister, Honey, and how she's a doormat character to an abusive husband and has a bunch of annoying kids. I didn't care for it. There's a difference between tough love and being pretentious and unfeeling. I just didn't care for the FMC's overall judgmental attitude toward her sister. And, the scenes took entirely too much time in the book... To the point it felt like filler text that, if removed, one would never know anything was missing other than the book being less 50 or so pages.
It's over 50% before the characters have a sex scene. It's long and covers all the right bases, but the tone and tempo of delivery was way off. Intimate moments between the two continue a hard, unfeeling edge and comes off very technical - lick here, insert this there, growl here, moan there... Oh, that was great; lets do it five or six more times. Flat.
Bottom Line
Basically, this book delivers..
And I prefer...
I think readers looking for angst-free reading, very light on the plot, and with characters who start and end as more thorns than roses will love this book.
I appreciate snarky dialogue and asshole characters, but I personally need more substance, more plot, more sexiness, more something/anything to hold my attention through 268 pages.
3 stars for the dialogue.
April 12, 2019
5 Balls of Brass Stars ⭐️
When you judge a book by its cover....you miss out!
I’ve looked at Junkyard Dog in passing a few times. Although the blurb has always intrigued me, the dated cover in my opinion has always put me off.
After a fellow Goodreads friend raved about this book it was time to pull my head in and try this book and I was rewarded. It took one chapter and then I was hooked.
Candy, a single mother of twins has moved to a new town and is in serious need of a job. She hears of a position vacant because the owner Angus Hayes is going through his temps at an unspeakable rate. His reputation of being unbearable, rude, dangerous, and a total ass is incredibly true. This does not faze Candy, she’s handled worse. Not only did this author write a hero that is perfectly foul, but our heroine has enough sass and brass balls to make Hayes look like a pussycat. She totally nailed it.
This book is about two unlovable characters that prove that two wrongs do make a right. It was disturbingly funny, unapologetically dirty, and the verbal interactions between Candy and Hayes; priceless. Throw in the two adorable twins and I REALLY liked it.
When you judge a book by its cover....you miss out!
I’ve looked at Junkyard Dog in passing a few times. Although the blurb has always intrigued me, the dated cover in my opinion has always put me off.
After a fellow Goodreads friend raved about this book it was time to pull my head in and try this book and I was rewarded. It took one chapter and then I was hooked.
Candy, a single mother of twins has moved to a new town and is in serious need of a job. She hears of a position vacant because the owner Angus Hayes is going through his temps at an unspeakable rate. His reputation of being unbearable, rude, dangerous, and a total ass is incredibly true. This does not faze Candy, she’s handled worse. Not only did this author write a hero that is perfectly foul, but our heroine has enough sass and brass balls to make Hayes look like a pussycat. She totally nailed it.
This book is about two unlovable characters that prove that two wrongs do make a right. It was disturbingly funny, unapologetically dirty, and the verbal interactions between Candy and Hayes; priceless. Throw in the two adorable twins and I REALLY liked it.
February 12, 2023
The blurb on this one really appealed to me.
I do so love me an unrepentant grumpy rude alpha and Hayes is this in absolute spades.
The man has no filter whatsoever if he thinks it, it’s coming out of his mouth and if you can’t take it well he’s not actually bothered and has no plans on changing anything about himself to please others.
he’s unrepentantly obnoxious, foul-mouthed and a force to be reckoned with in white horse and he just doesn’t care who he has to mow through to get the job done.
In fact, he owns this town and along with his hired muscle police’s it with fear and intimidation and nothing gets by his notice.
He’s not a bad guy if you toe the line and play by his rules.
He can’t keep an assistant on account of his outward persona not only is he as intimidating as all hell all the yelling and bluster the man is built like a brick-house all 6 and a half foot of him.
Enter Candy back in town with her twin's cricket and chipper in tow and definitely in need of employment.
She’s strong sassy and equally as sharp and blunt as Hayes himself.
She takes every bit of Hayes gruff and just throws it right back at him.
She’s not easily spooked and doesn’t give a tot what people think of her. Including him.
She’s almost like the female version and Hayes is fascinated not that he lets her know it can’t have someone having that kind of power over him.
So this was such an easy low angst read.
It was highly amusing and low drama relying on the amusing back forth banter between Hayes and candy to carry the story.
And it worked this was highly enjoyable and even though I don’t read that many straight forward contemporary romance nowadays I’m glad I gave this one a chance.
It made me laugh and smile and I adored all the unconventional weird personalities throughout.
This one gets a thumbs up from me.
If your just looking for something light and easy to hangout with this book is the one for you.
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March 29, 2016
4.5 This book was like a breath of fresh air!
It's definitely something else! It's not that typical boss/employee relationship I'm used to reading. The characters were absolutely brilliant, they were witty and sarcastic and I finally found a couple who isn't afraid to say what they want and what they feel.
He's a real badass who's not afraid of hurting and killing people when need be and even more, he's not afraid to show it. Even more, he's damn smart and sarcastic and I absolutely loved him!
She's like a female version of him. She's his equal in every way. In this book, there was no drama, she wasn't afraid to say what she wants. She wasn't that poor little princess who needs a man for anything. She was one of the greatest chicks I've seen in a romance book!
So if you're looking for something else, if you like great characters and wonderful personalities (not your run-of-the-mill he/she protagonists) this book is for you. You'll either absolutely love the characters or really hate them, at least they'll surprise you.
It's definitely something else! It's not that typical boss/employee relationship I'm used to reading. The characters were absolutely brilliant, they were witty and sarcastic and I finally found a couple who isn't afraid to say what they want and what they feel.
He's a real badass who's not afraid of hurting and killing people when need be and even more, he's not afraid to show it. Even more, he's damn smart and sarcastic and I absolutely loved him!
She's like a female version of him. She's his equal in every way. In this book, there was no drama, she wasn't afraid to say what she wants. She wasn't that poor little princess who needs a man for anything. She was one of the greatest chicks I've seen in a romance book!
So if you're looking for something else, if you like great characters and wonderful personalities (not your run-of-the-mill he/she protagonists) this book is for you. You'll either absolutely love the characters or really hate them, at least they'll surprise you.
February 20, 2019
This Book Isn't For the Faint Of Heart
The Honeymooners Meets Married With Children And A Little Shameless Thrown In
OTT Alpha Hero
Snarky Smartass Heroine
Raunchy
Steamy
Snide Humor
Brutal Honest Dialog
Derisive Banter
Character Driven
I Should Hate These Characters But I Don't
I Should Not Route For Their Love But I Did
Two Untrusting People Letting Go And Falling In Love
No Cheating Or OW/OM Drama
April 16, 2019
Re-read 15th April 2019
Original review.
Fantastic from the first page to the last.
This is Bijou at her very best, the characters, the dialogue and the humour and it's fabulous.
Angus Hayes is a man to be afraid of and he cultivates this image but he has one problem he can't keep an assistant and so he's had to resort to temps and they're all terrified of him.
Candy Wilburn needs a job and she's not about to let Angus intimidate her and while he may be hot she's just not going there, no she's not even if she really wants to.
Angus can't believe he's finally found an assistant who's not afraid of him in fact not only is she not afraid but she's mouthy as hell and gives as good as she gets its just a shame she's so hot.
I loved this book from the first page to the last, its funny, laugh out loud funny at times and normally I'd quote a couple of lines to give you an idea but I honestly I wouldn't know where to start its just that funny.
Now I absolutely loved the 'Damaged' series it's one of my favourites and this book is just as good if not better and I'm wondering why 'Sunday Morning' wasn't like this because it should have been, Kirk and Jodi's book should have had this spark, fire and humour.
Original review.
Fantastic from the first page to the last.
This is Bijou at her very best, the characters, the dialogue and the humour and it's fabulous.
Angus Hayes is a man to be afraid of and he cultivates this image but he has one problem he can't keep an assistant and so he's had to resort to temps and they're all terrified of him.
Candy Wilburn needs a job and she's not about to let Angus intimidate her and while he may be hot she's just not going there, no she's not even if she really wants to.
Angus can't believe he's finally found an assistant who's not afraid of him in fact not only is she not afraid but she's mouthy as hell and gives as good as she gets its just a shame she's so hot.
I loved this book from the first page to the last, its funny, laugh out loud funny at times and normally I'd quote a couple of lines to give you an idea but I honestly I wouldn't know where to start its just that funny.
Now I absolutely loved the 'Damaged' series it's one of my favourites and this book is just as good if not better and I'm wondering why 'Sunday Morning' wasn't like this because it should have been, Kirk and Jodi's book should have had this spark, fire and humour.
April 12, 2019
You know those books that you shouldn't like but you end up loving them? Books so vulgar and inappropriate and ridiculous that you're at once shocked and appalled and end up laughing your freaking ass off? Books that seem so real, you find it hard to let go of not just the characters but the story itself? That's this book. Junkyard Dog is a hidden gem and I'm so glad I happened across it.
Angus is a giant man. Large in stature and large in life. He's scary and rules his town with an iron fist. He smacks fools for fun and has no tolerance for just about anything. He trusts no one and refuses to allow anyone in to see his vulnerabilities. His life changes, for the better, when Candy walks into his office and makes her presence known. She doesn't fear him. This chick doesn't know what fear is. She's a single mom and figures she's already doing the toughest job in the world so how hard could it be to work for this guy. Two volatile personalities, two people who refuse to back down, two characters who love and fight hard, and these people find out they are more alike than not.
LOVED THIS STORY!!
Oh and my absolute favorite line:
Honestly, I've never heard of this author and if it weren't for Isabella R., I probably never would have picked this book up. The cover doesn't grab me and I'd be more likely to pass on it because of the way it looks than to give it a chance on my own. So thanks Isabella!! If not for her, I wouldn't have discovered the raw energy that permeated this story and fallen in love with not only these characters but the way they were written. You best believe I'll be reading more from this author!!
“So she’s like a girl version of you.” “Yeah.” “No wonder you love her. You’ve always been arrogant,” he says, winking at me and then sliding out of the cart. “Figures you’d want to marry yourself.”
Angus is a giant man. Large in stature and large in life. He's scary and rules his town with an iron fist. He smacks fools for fun and has no tolerance for just about anything. He trusts no one and refuses to allow anyone in to see his vulnerabilities. His life changes, for the better, when Candy walks into his office and makes her presence known. She doesn't fear him. This chick doesn't know what fear is. She's a single mom and figures she's already doing the toughest job in the world so how hard could it be to work for this guy. Two volatile personalities, two people who refuse to back down, two characters who love and fight hard, and these people find out they are more alike than not.
LOVED THIS STORY!!
Oh and my absolute favorite line:
Oh, and don’t even fucking think of cheating. If I catch you cheating, I’ll cut the bitch’s face off and sew it onto your face. That way, if you want to see your bitch so much, you can just look in the mirror.”
Honestly, I've never heard of this author and if it weren't for Isabella R., I probably never would have picked this book up. The cover doesn't grab me and I'd be more likely to pass on it because of the way it looks than to give it a chance on my own. So thanks Isabella!! If not for her, I wouldn't have discovered the raw energy that permeated this story and fallen in love with not only these characters but the way they were written. You best believe I'll be reading more from this author!!
September 18, 2021
I think it takes a serious talent to make a reader love an anti-hero despite his faults, and we had even two anti-heroes here. Everyone in this story had some flaws and what I liked, the characters didn't hide them, they embrace them. I loved both, Hayes and Candy, they were sarcastic and snarky, and the banter between them, especially at the beginning, was beyond hilarious!
Hayes is an arrogant grumpy asshole, who hates everyone, or better yet, he thinks everyone is a stupid moron except the few ones who he loves. He is a tyrant that controls his little town (including everyone and everything in it).
Candy is a single mother of 9 years old twins, she is spunky and sassy, straight up and honest about everything. And Hayes certainly meets his match in her.
I loved what an amazing mother she was to her kids, I loved how strong she was. And Hayes despite being a jerk was really devoted and caring, and so soft inside... Reading about his possessive-alpha-man-side was really funny.
The story is definitely not your everyday romance. It is a crazy love story that was like a breath of fresh air to me. Candy and Hayes fell in lust and later love pretty fast, but they had to learn how to trust each other, which they were not used to. This is that kind of story you should not take too seriously but for the entertaining factor alone I'm sure I'll read it in the future again. And it had the best epilogue I've read in a long time😊
“You don’t have any experience running an office.”
“That’s not the most important fact about me.”
“What is then?” Once my brown eyes find his nearly black ones, I hold his gaze.
“I’m excellent at tolerating assholes.” The corners of Hayes’s mouth curve upward.
“You suck at interviews.”
“You suck at keeping employees.”
“Any calls?” I ask Candy.
“Three, but I didn’t take messages.”
“Why not?”
“They were all whiny shits being whiny. I told them to fix the problems themselves and call back when they had something positive to say.”
“Good.” Candy’s never sexier than when she focuses her bitchiness on morons.
“Do you like men?”
“Sexually? Yeah.”
“No, I mean, do you think they’re all fucking scum?”
“Of course not. My son is a little man after all. I adored my brother, Peat. So, I like men just fine. Why?”
“Didn’t know if you were the bitter sort.”
“Is this because I haven’t batted my eyes at you today?”
“I’ll be happy if you avoid fucking crying.”
Grinning, I check my phone. “Your low standards allow me to excel.”
“I’ve been thinking about having an heir.”
“An air?”
“An heir like a kid that’d inherit my business.”
“Oh. Yeah, you wouldn’t want it to end up in the hands of the government.”
“I’d rather burn everything down than have that happen.” Grinning at his reaction, I nod.
“I’m sure you’d make a great dad.”
“You don’t really believe that.”
“No, but you’re smart. You might learn how to be a great dad by the time the kid is old enough to notice.”
“You’re healthy, right?”
“Healthy like I eat salads?”
“No, like you’re capable of creating and carrying a baby.”
“Sure,” I mumble, unsure where he’s going with these questions.
“You didn’t break anything having those twins?”
“You mean my beloved children? No, I didn’t break anything. What are you getting at?”
“I’ll need to breed with a woman capable of carrying my large kid. You carried two at once, so I figure you’ll do.”
“Well, that’s a tempting offer. Whenever you’re ready, just fill a cup with your swimmers, and I’ll pick up a turkey baster on my drive home. We’ll make you an heir.”
“There are easier ways to make a kid.”
“Easier?” I say, looking him over. “I’d say a turkey baster is simpler than climbing you, boss.”
Hayes is an arrogant grumpy asshole, who hates everyone, or better yet, he thinks everyone is a stupid moron except the few ones who he loves. He is a tyrant that controls his little town (including everyone and everything in it).
“Why do you have to be an asshole?”
“That’s my comfort zone.”
I love hating people.
My enemies list is long and varied. When I’m tense and need help sleeping, I close my eyes and mentally run through all the names. I’m asleep before I hit the hundredth moron.
Candy is a single mother of 9 years old twins, she is spunky and sassy, straight up and honest about everything. And Hayes certainly meets his match in her.
She’s been under my skin since she first walked into my office and called me an asshole to my face. The woman is the right kind of beautiful, smart, and tough. Those ingredients are in plenty of women, but never in the right amounts to make me consider apologizing for doing nothing wrong.
I loved what an amazing mother she was to her kids, I loved how strong she was. And Hayes despite being a jerk was really devoted and caring, and so soft inside... Reading about his possessive-alpha-man-side was really funny.
The story is definitely not your everyday romance. It is a crazy love story that was like a breath of fresh air to me. Candy and Hayes fell in lust and later love pretty fast, but they had to learn how to trust each other, which they were not used to. This is that kind of story you should not take too seriously but for the entertaining factor alone I'm sure I'll read it in the future again. And it had the best epilogue I've read in a long time😊
July 27, 2017
3.5 Stars
Overall Opinion: This was a cute, hot, and overall just a low drama read. I liked it for what it was, but I'm not so sure it'll be all that memorable in the long run. I loved their dialogue and their banter with each other-- I felt like it made the story. I haven't read dialogue like this in a long time, so I enjoyed myself reading it.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Candy and Hayes's story. They meet when Candy moves to town with her twin 9 year olds, and she gets a job as his assistant. Hayes is a tough guy to be around -- let alone work for, and he has had issues with keeping assistants. She rolls with his bad attitude and gives all the attitude right back to him. They dance around things, but eventually start to feel for each other in a romantic way. There are some sexy times, some sweet moments...and they get their HEA ending.
POV: This alternated between Candy and Hayes's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. The ending seemed a little quick, but I never skimmed and overall it flowed pretty well.
Instalove: No. I felt like there was a good amount of time before the stronger feelings developed.
H rating: 4 stars. He was a grouchy, tough, alpha male. I liked him even though he could be a jerk at times (as part of his characterization), but he always ended up apologizing when he was in the wrong with the h.
h rating: 4 stars. I really liked her attitude and sass. She never let the H bulldoze her (which he did everyone else) and I really liked her relationship with her kids. The only reason I didn't rate 5 is because there was a suggestion that she got pregnant with her twins on purpose against the father for something he had said -- which is not cool (but it was not that specific and I'm not sure I was a little confused by the suggestion).
Sadness level: Low. No tissues needed.
Heat level: Moderate. They had hot chemistry and scenes.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: No. There were mentions of std status, but then the H went all alpha and said that if she got pregnant that it'd be good (and he never went without before) -- so no condoms/birth control were used.
OW/OM drama: No
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Possible Triggers: Mild
Closure: This had a cute epilogue with good closure and a HEA ending.
How I got it: It was part of my kindle unlimited subscription.
Safety: Safe
Overall Opinion: This was a cute, hot, and overall just a low drama read. I liked it for what it was, but I'm not so sure it'll be all that memorable in the long run. I loved their dialogue and their banter with each other-- I felt like it made the story. I haven't read dialogue like this in a long time, so I enjoyed myself reading it.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Candy and Hayes's story. They meet when Candy moves to town with her twin 9 year olds, and she gets a job as his assistant. Hayes is a tough guy to be around -- let alone work for, and he has had issues with keeping assistants. She rolls with his bad attitude and gives all the attitude right back to him. They dance around things, but eventually start to feel for each other in a romantic way. There are some sexy times, some sweet moments...and they get their HEA ending.
POV: This alternated between Candy and Hayes's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. The ending seemed a little quick, but I never skimmed and overall it flowed pretty well.
Instalove: No. I felt like there was a good amount of time before the stronger feelings developed.
H rating: 4 stars. He was a grouchy, tough, alpha male. I liked him even though he could be a jerk at times (as part of his characterization), but he always ended up apologizing when he was in the wrong with the h.
h rating: 4 stars. I really liked her attitude and sass. She never let the H bulldoze her (which he did everyone else) and I really liked her relationship with her kids. The only reason I didn't rate 5 is because there was a suggestion that she got pregnant with her twins on purpose against the father for something he had said -- which is not cool (but it was not that specific and I'm not sure I was a little confused by the suggestion).
Sadness level: Low. No tissues needed.
Heat level: Moderate. They had hot chemistry and scenes.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: No. There were mentions of std status, but then the H went all alpha and said that if she got pregnant that it'd be good (and he never went without before) -- so no condoms/birth control were used.
OW/OM drama: No
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Possible Triggers: Mild
Closure: This had a cute epilogue with good closure and a HEA ending.
How I got it: It was part of my kindle unlimited subscription.
Safety: Safe
March 8, 2016
Yes, yes, and yes. I loved this book. Sometimes I feel like a broken record when writing Bijou Hunter reviews. I loved the hero, I loved the heroine. The story was amazing, of course the epilogue was amazing (we are talking about a Bijou Hunter book after all). Did I laugh, yes of course I laughed. I actually laughed out loud too many times to count. Was the hero possessive, yes wonderfully so. Was this book safe(for those safely readers) no worries lady’s. Was this book what I have come to except from Bijou Hunter, it was actually more (if you can believe that is possible), but is another way we see how great an author Bijou Hunter is because she just keeps getting better.
Moving to a new town Candy needs a job, and though she has heard all the horrible stories about Hayes she knows she can take it and that she needs this job. Hayes terrifies everyone but Candy isn’t like everyone else and when she meets Hayes he can tell that right away. This pair isn’t your typical office workers but soon Candy is everything Hayes could ever need or want. Candy isn’t alone and making a new life for herself and her twins is what matters and her new hot boss is making her plans seem not to so simple.
The more time they spend together the harder each finds it to keep the desire they have hidden and when it becomes too much they both give into their desires. But Candy has to think about others before herself and Hayes is used to thinking of no one else but his self. Now Candy and Hayes will have to decide if they can work or if the world Hayes created has room for three more people who will need him and change his life more than he could have ever dreamed.
I loved this book it was so fun, Bijou Hunter has a great story telling voice that pulls you in, she knows how to write funny, and sexy and steamy and possessive along with everything in between. These stories are always amazing but they are also always more than what many authors can write. I never end one of her books thinking I wish this or man this should have happened I am always left feeling complete and happy and anticipating the next book to come.
Hayes was a characters I wanted more of the second I first read about him(I literally emailed Ms. Hunter and said how much I loved him), he was angry and intimidating. I knew there was so much to him and his story and I knew even more that his story was going to be amazing and that I couldn’t wait to read it. Hayes was possessive, and demanding, selfish to a fault and loud and simply put I loved him. Candy was his perfect other half; I couldn’t have made someone up in my head more fitting for him. Candy is soft and yet strong, she is funny and can handle anything anyone throws at her and isn’t afraid to dish it out herself. Candy’s twins were so funny they weren’t filler or cute background kids. They actually add something to this story.
As with all Bijou Hunter books (and I actually mean all) this books epilogue is perfect. I place so much importance on epilogues because it’s the ending to a (hopefully) outstanding book, it seals the happy ending even more for us it wraps everything up in a bright pretty bow and give us that feeling that everything is perfect and right. Bijou must feel the same way as I do because it’s like she is writing all her epilogues just for me, I always have a smile on my face when I finish one of her books and this book was no exception. From beginning, to the middle, to this books stunning end I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more, and I can’t recommend this book any more than I do. It stands out among so many other books and is a book that you won’t soon forget.
*Thank you Bijou Hunter for letting me read this ARC/Beta book.
Moving to a new town Candy needs a job, and though she has heard all the horrible stories about Hayes she knows she can take it and that she needs this job. Hayes terrifies everyone but Candy isn’t like everyone else and when she meets Hayes he can tell that right away. This pair isn’t your typical office workers but soon Candy is everything Hayes could ever need or want. Candy isn’t alone and making a new life for herself and her twins is what matters and her new hot boss is making her plans seem not to so simple.
The more time they spend together the harder each finds it to keep the desire they have hidden and when it becomes too much they both give into their desires. But Candy has to think about others before herself and Hayes is used to thinking of no one else but his self. Now Candy and Hayes will have to decide if they can work or if the world Hayes created has room for three more people who will need him and change his life more than he could have ever dreamed.
I loved this book it was so fun, Bijou Hunter has a great story telling voice that pulls you in, she knows how to write funny, and sexy and steamy and possessive along with everything in between. These stories are always amazing but they are also always more than what many authors can write. I never end one of her books thinking I wish this or man this should have happened I am always left feeling complete and happy and anticipating the next book to come.
Hayes was a characters I wanted more of the second I first read about him(I literally emailed Ms. Hunter and said how much I loved him), he was angry and intimidating. I knew there was so much to him and his story and I knew even more that his story was going to be amazing and that I couldn’t wait to read it. Hayes was possessive, and demanding, selfish to a fault and loud and simply put I loved him. Candy was his perfect other half; I couldn’t have made someone up in my head more fitting for him. Candy is soft and yet strong, she is funny and can handle anything anyone throws at her and isn’t afraid to dish it out herself. Candy’s twins were so funny they weren’t filler or cute background kids. They actually add something to this story.
As with all Bijou Hunter books (and I actually mean all) this books epilogue is perfect. I place so much importance on epilogues because it’s the ending to a (hopefully) outstanding book, it seals the happy ending even more for us it wraps everything up in a bright pretty bow and give us that feeling that everything is perfect and right. Bijou must feel the same way as I do because it’s like she is writing all her epilogues just for me, I always have a smile on my face when I finish one of her books and this book was no exception. From beginning, to the middle, to this books stunning end I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more, and I can’t recommend this book any more than I do. It stands out among so many other books and is a book that you won’t soon forget.
*Thank you Bijou Hunter for letting me read this ARC/Beta book.
April 2, 2016
"3,5 Humdinger stars"
“Be nice to me. I’m the sweet lady attached to the vagina you enjoy pounding."
This book was really funny!I laughed a lot and mostly out loud and I think my neighbors didn't appreciated it very much since I live in an apartment and the walls are thin like paper!
But I had a good time so I don't give a SHIT!
"That's not the most important fact about me."
"What is it then?"
"I'm excellent at tolerating assholes."
This book was kind of different from what I usually expect when there is a single parent with 2 kids and an asshole boss.This one was about a mother who didn't need a man to take care of her and the kids she could do it perfectly by herself.She was determined to teach them to be strong and confident to take whatever they wanted from life and never bow when they were treated bad.Which was a pretty good lesson for kids who had an awful father. The heroine was funny, confident, loud with a bad mouth who cuss like a sailor....That's why she got the job because she didn't take her boss's bullshit.And the kids were mini versions of her smart, weird, devious and could kick the other kids' asses if they tried to mock them. Go Cricket and Chipper!Just kidding violence is never the right answer.
“So what were you suspended for?”
“This boy was making fun of Chipper,” Cricket explains casually. “I told the kid to stop being an asshole. He got mad and threw dirt at Chipper. I jumped on the kid and made him eat dirt. One of the kid’s friends tried to hit me, so Chipper knocked him to the ground. We did nothing wrong, but the principal had to make an example of us.”
Angus Hayes was literally a junkyard Dog. He was the fear of White Horse and a beast with his enemies.No one talked back to him except from his not-so-sweet Candy. He was weird, lonely and never trusted anyone and he didn't like kids. But slowly he started to be part of Candy's life although they argued and pissed each other off they tried the best they could, since they never experienced something similar before. But they found their way around one another and of course around the kids too, who turned out to share the same thoughts with him about the morons who exist out there in the world.
See one weird family on the way....
"Yes, but why do we have to pretend to be friends?
After all this time, I’d assume we were friends.”
“I refuse to have women friends.”
“Why?”
“Because I don’t have anything in common with women.”
“We have stuff in common.”
“Like what?”
“We both think you’re super. We both think I’m hot.”
“Anything else?”
“We both hate morons and think the Beatles are overrated.”
And they had some crazy hot chemistry that burned the sheets and the neighbors needed earplugs.
“Does that mean you’re not getting on all fours?"
“Don’t put words in my mouth.”
“I’d like to put something else in your mouth.”
“I changed my mind about ever giving you a blowjob.
Your dick is too big.”
“I like when you talk about my big dick.”
The woman is fucking addictive, and someone just
tore me away from my necessary fix.
“Well I’ll be damned.You’re so fucking big.I’ve never seen such a huge
cock and here I am riding it. I’m the queen of the world!”
She’s beautiful and fucking her feels fantastic.
There’s no shame in begging for something this incredible.
I enjoyed this book and the only things that kind of bothered me was how fast or the way they fell in love it was weird, and sometimes I felt lost with their interactions.I'm not following...Other than that it was a good reading...
Enjoy!xxx
“Be nice to me. I’m the sweet lady attached to the vagina you enjoy pounding."
This book was really funny!I laughed a lot and mostly out loud and I think my neighbors didn't appreciated it very much since I live in an apartment and the walls are thin like paper!
But I had a good time so I don't give a SHIT!
"That's not the most important fact about me."
"What is it then?"
"I'm excellent at tolerating assholes."
This book was kind of different from what I usually expect when there is a single parent with 2 kids and an asshole boss.This one was about a mother who didn't need a man to take care of her and the kids she could do it perfectly by herself.She was determined to teach them to be strong and confident to take whatever they wanted from life and never bow when they were treated bad.Which was a pretty good lesson for kids who had an awful father. The heroine was funny, confident, loud with a bad mouth who cuss like a sailor....That's why she got the job because she didn't take her boss's bullshit.And the kids were mini versions of her smart, weird, devious and could kick the other kids' asses if they tried to mock them. Go Cricket and Chipper!Just kidding violence is never the right answer.
“So what were you suspended for?”
“This boy was making fun of Chipper,” Cricket explains casually. “I told the kid to stop being an asshole. He got mad and threw dirt at Chipper. I jumped on the kid and made him eat dirt. One of the kid’s friends tried to hit me, so Chipper knocked him to the ground. We did nothing wrong, but the principal had to make an example of us.”
Angus Hayes was literally a junkyard Dog. He was the fear of White Horse and a beast with his enemies.No one talked back to him except from his not-so-sweet Candy. He was weird, lonely and never trusted anyone and he didn't like kids. But slowly he started to be part of Candy's life although they argued and pissed each other off they tried the best they could, since they never experienced something similar before. But they found their way around one another and of course around the kids too, who turned out to share the same thoughts with him about the morons who exist out there in the world.
See one weird family on the way....
"Yes, but why do we have to pretend to be friends?
After all this time, I’d assume we were friends.”
“I refuse to have women friends.”
“Why?”
“Because I don’t have anything in common with women.”
“We have stuff in common.”
“Like what?”
“We both think you’re super. We both think I’m hot.”
“Anything else?”
“We both hate morons and think the Beatles are overrated.”
And they had some crazy hot chemistry that burned the sheets and the neighbors needed earplugs.
“Does that mean you’re not getting on all fours?"
“Don’t put words in my mouth.”
“I’d like to put something else in your mouth.”
“I changed my mind about ever giving you a blowjob.
Your dick is too big.”
“I like when you talk about my big dick.”
The woman is fucking addictive, and someone just
tore me away from my necessary fix.
“Well I’ll be damned.You’re so fucking big.I’ve never seen such a huge
cock and here I am riding it. I’m the queen of the world!”
She’s beautiful and fucking her feels fantastic.
There’s no shame in begging for something this incredible.
I enjoyed this book and the only things that kind of bothered me was how fast or the way they fell in love it was weird, and sometimes I felt lost with their interactions.I'm not following...Other than that it was a good reading...
Enjoy!xxx
March 15, 2016
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★Book Basics★
Genre : - Cont. Romance
Series : - Stand Alone
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Would I read more by this author/or in this series? - Yes
Rating - 3
★Review★
Ok, so this is sort of hard to rate.
Both the Hero and Heroine are pretty unlikeable tbh.
But as it went on, I started to enjoy it more, especially when they were antagonising each other and not being dick heads to other people it improved.
And it did make me laugh at times. Although it felt at times like I was reading a book version of that movie where no one can lie and they just blurt out whatever knob like thing they are thinking.
But it is an easy read about two nutjobs who think the world is full of morons (and have no problem shouting that fact to the world) finding each other. It is not overly emotional or deep, and I am not sure how or why they fell in love, but I did sort of like it.
★Book Basics★
Genre : - Cont. Romance
Series : - Stand Alone
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Would I read more by this author/or in this series? - Yes
Rating - 3
★Review★
Ok, so this is sort of hard to rate.
Both the Hero and Heroine are pretty unlikeable tbh.
But as it went on, I started to enjoy it more, especially when they were antagonising each other and not being dick heads to other people it improved.
And it did make me laugh at times. Although it felt at times like I was reading a book version of that movie where no one can lie and they just blurt out whatever knob like thing they are thinking.
But it is an easy read about two nutjobs who think the world is full of morons (and have no problem shouting that fact to the world) finding each other. It is not overly emotional or deep, and I am not sure how or why they fell in love, but I did sort of like it.
April 6, 2019
Thank you Goodread reviewers. I loved this funny, filthy book. Angus and Candy are selfish, shutdown jackasses of epic proportions, but very entertaining.
Not much action, not much plot other than their maneuvering for any kind of position.
I'll let their words speak for themselves....
“My mother is dead.” Hayes’s tone tells me he wants me to shut up, and I immediately know I must keep the conversation going.
“I’m sorry. My mother is dead too. Is your dad dead?”
“No.”
“Mine is. I guess that means I win the saddest child contest. Do you have any siblings?”
****************
Candy to Angus' recently released felon-friend.
She hands him the coffee and asks, “Were you in prison for stealing purses because I can hide mine to prevent you from being tempted?”
“No, I beat an asshole to death.”
“So should I be concerned for Hayes’s safety then?”
Not much action, not much plot other than their maneuvering for any kind of position.
I'll let their words speak for themselves....
“My mother is dead.” Hayes’s tone tells me he wants me to shut up, and I immediately know I must keep the conversation going.
“I’m sorry. My mother is dead too. Is your dad dead?”
“No.”
“Mine is. I guess that means I win the saddest child contest. Do you have any siblings?”
****************
Candy to Angus' recently released felon-friend.
She hands him the coffee and asks, “Were you in prison for stealing purses because I can hide mine to prevent you from being tempted?”
“No, I beat an asshole to death.”
“So should I be concerned for Hayes’s safety then?”
December 24, 2021
What a fun book! This book features the trifecta: the single mother trope, the boss/employee trope, and the grumpy/sunshine trope. Though to call Candy a “sunshine” is a bit of a stretch, but she’s definitely a lot more friendly than the much-feared “Junkyard Dog” Hayes!
While the plot leaves a little bit to be desired, this book’s writing is what makes it compulsively readable. The banter between Hayes and Candy is downright hilarious. He’s a self-admitted complete and utter a$$hole, and Candy can give it as well as she can take it. She burrows her way into Hayes’s heart and stays there!
Her kids are also pretty adorable, and I thought it was absolutely hilarious (and, honestly, kind of relatable) how Hayes didn’t know what to do with kids. At one point in the novel he reminds himself that he has a housekeeper that can remove “children residue” for if they get stuff in his house sticky. So funny!
This is a solid 4 star read.
While the plot leaves a little bit to be desired, this book’s writing is what makes it compulsively readable. The banter between Hayes and Candy is downright hilarious. He’s a self-admitted complete and utter a$$hole, and Candy can give it as well as she can take it. She burrows her way into Hayes’s heart and stays there!
Her kids are also pretty adorable, and I thought it was absolutely hilarious (and, honestly, kind of relatable) how Hayes didn’t know what to do with kids. At one point in the novel he reminds himself that he has a housekeeper that can remove “children residue” for if they get stuff in his house sticky. So funny!
This is a solid 4 star read.
August 25, 2023
4.5 Doritos, Give-Me-An-Heir stars
What a treat! This book has been on my TBR for a looooong time! I’m so glad I finally read it because it was ah-maze-ing! I was literally about to pee myself in bee and had to stifle my cackles lest I wake the whole house up. 😂😂😂
Candy goes to work for the grumpiest man ever, Angus Hayes. He’s so grumpy that the temp agency has to rotate girls to help him out and the girls DREAD the days they work for him😅😬😬. Not to fear- Candy is here (bahahah I rhymed. Okay let me go hide🫣).
As soon as she walks in and they meet, Angus knows he’s met his match. Candy has SNARK, and there’s banter that had me busting up. Sure sure. They use “strong” language and have lots of tension, but I did NOT mind it one bit. I was laughing way too much to care 🤣. I don’t even know if this is classified as a romcom; it sure felt like it and made me laugh way more than other romcoms I’ve recently read 💁🏻♀️.
Candy has 9 year old twins, which means, she’s capable of having kids, which means that Hayes can have his heir. The amount of times he tells her she’s going to have his huge baby was laughable, especially considering that they’re not even dating (and he dead pans these statements each time 😂).
There’s some secondary drama with Candy’s sister Honey, drama with people trying to pull one over Hayes who has his hands dipped in lots of businesses and even a tiny bit with his father, but most of the drama is with just them two.
The tension was delicious. He’s such a big, gruff of a man, and so strong, that I was waiting for the tension to break. And it does. Their first kiss happens at about 27% and by 50% he shows how much stamina he has 🔥🔥🔥. Dear lord, this man is 🥵👏🏻 💦. He does NOT show his age 😉.
And the JP scenes? He’s alone with Candy and he’s jealous! 🤣🤣🤣 There’s no one else but them and he gets angry at any potential men she might be thinking about. And she’s just working 😅😂 💀 and the poor gardener (when she’s crying) scene. It just shows how protective he is 🥹.
Sigh. I had such a good time reading this 😅. Even the two epilogues were satisfying enough. We get WAY into the future 🥰🥹❤️.
I just wish it was longer. I was missing some internal monologues or angst to really make this a winner for me. I can’t wait to read the read of the series and other books by her.
Loved it
⚠️ safety squad⚠️
-no cheating/sharing/omd/owd
-mild ish violence
-talk of suicide (parent) and deaths of other parents
-the h’s brother was murdered and she recounts it
-HEA/epilogues/years later
What a treat! This book has been on my TBR for a looooong time! I’m so glad I finally read it because it was ah-maze-ing! I was literally about to pee myself in bee and had to stifle my cackles lest I wake the whole house up. 😂😂😂
Candy goes to work for the grumpiest man ever, Angus Hayes. He’s so grumpy that the temp agency has to rotate girls to help him out and the girls DREAD the days they work for him😅😬😬. Not to fear- Candy is here (bahahah I rhymed. Okay let me go hide🫣).
As soon as she walks in and they meet, Angus knows he’s met his match. Candy has SNARK, and there’s banter that had me busting up. Sure sure. They use “strong” language and have lots of tension, but I did NOT mind it one bit. I was laughing way too much to care 🤣. I don’t even know if this is classified as a romcom; it sure felt like it and made me laugh way more than other romcoms I’ve recently read 💁🏻♀️.
Candy has 9 year old twins, which means, she’s capable of having kids, which means that Hayes can have his heir. The amount of times he tells her she’s going to have his huge baby was laughable, especially considering that they’re not even dating (and he dead pans these statements each time 😂).
There’s some secondary drama with Candy’s sister Honey, drama with people trying to pull one over Hayes who has his hands dipped in lots of businesses and even a tiny bit with his father, but most of the drama is with just them two.
The tension was delicious. He’s such a big, gruff of a man, and so strong, that I was waiting for the tension to break. And it does. Their first kiss happens at about 27% and by 50% he shows how much stamina he has 🔥🔥🔥. Dear lord, this man is 🥵👏🏻 💦. He does NOT show his age 😉.
And the JP scenes? He’s alone with Candy and he’s jealous! 🤣🤣🤣 There’s no one else but them and he gets angry at any potential men she might be thinking about. And she’s just working 😅😂 💀 and the poor gardener (when she’s crying) scene. It just shows how protective he is 🥹.
Sigh. I had such a good time reading this 😅. Even the two epilogues were satisfying enough. We get WAY into the future 🥰🥹❤️.
I just wish it was longer. I was missing some internal monologues or angst to really make this a winner for me. I can’t wait to read the read of the series and other books by her.
Loved it
⚠️ safety squad⚠️
-no cheating/sharing/omd/owd
-mild ish violence
-talk of suicide (parent) and deaths of other parents
-the h’s brother was murdered and she recounts it
-HEA/epilogues/years later
May 10, 2019
I need to start my thanking my friend, Isabella R. for reading this one first and writing that kind of review that made me instantly pick this book to read too.
That being said, now I just have to gather all my powers to explain why I loved this book so much.
It was the first time for me, falling instantly in love with both main characters.
Also the first time when the asshole anti-hero doesn’t infuriate me, but makes me laugh really hard. The more he glared and yelled and cursed, the more he made me love him. I knew he was just a big teddy bear. 🤗
The story itself if pretty simple and nothing much happens, but it overcompensates with strong main characters. It’s impossible not to admire their quick-witted banter or laugh at their foul mouth dialogues.
I’ve also figured out the way I want to raise my kids. Candy teaches her kids that usually in the world you have two options: be an asshole or be everyone’s bitch, by becoming a victim. It’s far fetched, and maybe “asshole” isn’t the right word, but I think it’s true.
Another thing I loved was their no non-sense way of being, which was also reflected in the author’s way of writing. I’ve never seen a marriage proposal like that or that kind of epilogues.
Right from the first chapters I was so sure these two were made for each other.
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That being said, now I just have to gather all my powers to explain why I loved this book so much.
It was the first time for me, falling instantly in love with both main characters.
“I’ve only heard horrible things about Angus Hayes. He’s a ruthless man and all-around terrible person. He’s often compared to a junkyard dog.”
Also the first time when the asshole anti-hero doesn’t infuriate me, but makes me laugh really hard. The more he glared and yelled and cursed, the more he made me love him. I knew he was just a big teddy bear. 🤗
“You don’t have any experience running an office.” “That’s not the most important fact about me.” “What is then?” My brown eyes find his nearly black ones, and I hold his gaze. “I’m excellent at tolerating assholes.” The corners of Hayes’s mouth curve upward. “You suck at interviews.” “You suck at keeping employees.”
The story itself if pretty simple and nothing much happens, but it overcompensates with strong main characters. It’s impossible not to admire their quick-witted banter or laugh at their foul mouth dialogues.
“You’re not any of those fucking people, you dipshit.” “I was going to fuck you right next to where my kids sleep!” I cry, “I never would do that crap, but you make me weak and dumb as fuck.” “Bullshit, idiot.” “Eat shit, asshole.” Hayes narrows his raging eyes. “Why did you kiss me?” “You got that sod for the kids, right?” “No, it’s for my dog,” he lies.
I’ve also figured out the way I want to raise my kids. Candy teaches her kids that usually in the world you have two options: be an asshole or be everyone’s bitch, by becoming a victim. It’s far fetched, and maybe “asshole” isn’t the right word, but I think it’s true.
“My kids need to know they shouldn't take shit from people they care about. If they do it once, it’ll be easier the second time, and then they’ll get used to doing it. Eventually, they’ll wake up as someone’s bitch.”
Another thing I loved was their no non-sense way of being, which was also reflected in the author’s way of writing. I’ve never seen a marriage proposal like that or that kind of epilogues.
Hayes glares at me. “I apologized.” “Yes, you did, but you didn’t mean it.” “Exactly. That’s why it means so much.” I nearly laugh at his exasperated expression. Instead, I gesture for him to continue. “Explain.” “If I were sorry, it’d be easy to apologize. I did something wrong, and I should apologize. Simple. Except I don’t think I was wrong, yet I’m still apologizing. I’m doing it anyway because your feelings matter more than mine. Doesn’t that make me the fucking nice guy here?”
Right from the first chapters I was so sure these two were made for each other.
“So she’s like a girl version of you.” “Yeah.” “No wonder you love her. You’ve always been arrogant,” he says, winking at me and then sliding out of the cart. “Figures you’d want to marry yourself.”
I need to show you one more thing:
“Sooner or later, this is happening,” he says, studying me. “You best prepare yourself.” “Prepare myself?” I ask, laughing. “Do you mean with yoga or stretching techniques to prepare for your massive... What’s a classy word for penis? Ooh, I know, I’ll call it a super, big humdinger.”
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April 15, 2016
This was my first Bijou book but not my last. I laughed out loud like a crazy person! :0)
The h was strong and wonderful and the H was a lovable grump.
The h was strong and wonderful and the H was a lovable grump.
October 4, 2019
Low angst. Two interesting characters. Bad language, kids, a dog, a cat, grumpy Dad. enjoyable read. Not too taxing on the brain cells.
I do cuss like a sailor. I think nothing of dropping the F-bomb in front of my kids. Bad parenting, I know. Had to check myself the other day when driving my son and a friend home and some wanker cut me off on the road. Wanted to shout 'you fucking asshole' but not sure how that would have gone down with the friend ... Yes, I am a good parent, on occasion.
Not a lot to the storyline really but I liked it. Candy shows up in town and gets a job with the asshole, Hayes. He is loud, big, sexy as fuck and a bit of a pain the ass. What's not to like, eh?
I don't know why folks don't like country music.
I do cuss like a sailor. I think nothing of dropping the F-bomb in front of my kids. Bad parenting, I know. Had to check myself the other day when driving my son and a friend home and some wanker cut me off on the road. Wanted to shout 'you fucking asshole' but not sure how that would have gone down with the friend ... Yes, I am a good parent, on occasion.
Not a lot to the storyline really but I liked it. Candy shows up in town and gets a job with the asshole, Hayes. He is loud, big, sexy as fuck and a bit of a pain the ass. What's not to like, eh?
"You're and odd broad."
"Said the weird guy."
I don't know why folks don't like country music.
"I saw George Strait in concert before. Have you ever gone to a concert?"
"No. I don't need morons screaming all around me."
"Profanity offends you greatly, huh?"
"Sure as hell does, asshole. Is that going to be a fucking problem?" she says laughing.
June 3, 2020
This made my face hurt from smiling through the entire book. The hero Hayes behaves as the tittle suggests, a junkyard dog.He is one mean a-hole. Candy mother of twins who he hires as his new assistant can give it right back to him. I was scared sometimes of what came out of her mouth even more than him. Their banter was hilarious. My favorite part was Candy and her relationship with her kids. She made it clear that her kids came first and watching Hayes try to win over her and the kids was hysterical. The twins definitely stole the show. Fun book! 5 stars !
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June 9, 2025I struggled, and would have DNF’d but I was reading it for an “out of your comfort zone” FB reader challenge. So it gets 3 participation stars. The characters and humor were not for me.
It’s safe, but no virgins.
It’s safe, but no virgins.
April 6, 2019
🤷🏽♀️
October 17, 2016
Angus the grump and Candy the chick who gives as good as she gets.
I find it hard to believe how much I enjoyed a book that essentially has no plot whatsoever.
The book is all about the banter of this odd ball couple in the making. If you don't like the MCs in the first 10% you might as well just dnf. I, however, loved them both and enjoyed the slow building of their relationship from barely tolerating to deeply committed. (Although it probably should have been the 'other' kind of committed. lol).
Angus Hayes is the self proclaimed ruler of White Horse where Candy moves to with her twin 8/9 year olds to get away from their idiot father. Hayes is a giant of a man who has a reputation of making women run away in fear (after they swoon over his good looks of course). Candy is determined to never be a doormat like her mother and siblings.
There are two epilogues that were priceless. Best (yet also creepiest) wedding present ever!
I find it hard to believe how much I enjoyed a book that essentially has no plot whatsoever.
The book is all about the banter of this odd ball couple in the making. If you don't like the MCs in the first 10% you might as well just dnf. I, however, loved them both and enjoyed the slow building of their relationship from barely tolerating to deeply committed. (Although it probably should have been the 'other' kind of committed. lol).
Angus Hayes is the self proclaimed ruler of White Horse where Candy moves to with her twin 8/9 year olds to get away from their idiot father. Hayes is a giant of a man who has a reputation of making women run away in fear (after they swoon over his good looks of course). Candy is determined to never be a doormat like her mother and siblings.
There are two epilogues that were priceless. Best (yet also creepiest) wedding present ever!
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Blurb:
Angus Hayes is as mean as a junkyard dog. Well, that’s the rumor Candy Wilburn hears before taking the job as his assistant. Hayes doesn’t disappoint. He’s a giant man with a big mouth and a bigger ego. In the town of White Horse, what the gorgeous and dangerous Hayes wants, he gets. Now he wants his sassy assistant.
Candy has no doubt Hayes will make a great lover, but she doesn’t want to be her boss’s booty call. At first anyway. Once he shifts from boss to friend and lover, Candy falls hard. Now she can only hope the filthy-mouthed outsider she loves will open his heart and learn to trust.
Blurb:
Angus Hayes is as mean as a junkyard dog. Well, that’s the rumor Candy Wilburn hears before taking the job as his assistant. Hayes doesn’t disappoint. He’s a giant man with a big mouth and a bigger ego. In the town of White Horse, what the gorgeous and dangerous Hayes wants, he gets. Now he wants his sassy assistant.
Candy has no doubt Hayes will make a great lover, but she doesn’t want to be her boss’s booty call. At first anyway. Once he shifts from boss to friend and lover, Candy falls hard. Now she can only hope the filthy-mouthed outsider she loves will open his heart and learn to trust.
April 5, 2016
There really wasn't a whole lot to the plot in terms of conflict, but I loved the characters. The sex was steamy enough, and there was enough going on to hold my interest. The dialogue in this book, however, is masterfully done and had me laughing out loud on more than one occasion. That's such a rare thing for me, I couldn't fathom giving it less than four stars. I'll definitely be reading more from this author.
December 12, 2019
Loved this one from start to finish
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