đ I had so much fun reading STRIPPED by Zoey Castile. đLet’s start with our characters Robyn Flores, teacher who’s still trying to figure it all out and Zac Fallon who’s a male stripper. They live in the same building and of course first encounters are hilarious. This is my first Zoey Castile book and it was everything I wanted. The story followed both Robyn and Zac through their lives independently as well as when they were together. I felt in a way like they could be people I know. I really like that, when books bring a story so genuine and lighthearted that as a reader you can’t help yourself but keep reading. The romance was on fire in a sweet and discreet way. There were very blush-able parts too, *swoons* (I’m grinning as I write this remember this is spoiler free review) and banter that is definitely top notch! There were some things that didn’t need an explanation because you, well, me, I felt I got it from where each character was coming from. One hundred percent rom-com feels, the originality of the story explored the male entertainment industry from Fallon’s perspective and how a couple can make it work aside from what each is going through, how two people find each other among the chaos of our lives and societal expectations, this is the part I really liked and took from the story and Zoey’s writing.
I had a lot of fun reading it definitely what I needed to read. Also I loved walking around public places with it and having a couple of people at the coffee place ask me about it. Oh yea. Don’t be shy to show off what you read. đ
STRIPPED by Zoey Castile is book #1 in the Happy Endings series.
Keep a look out for my review of HIRED book #2Â đ
Book #3 FLASHED releases Aug. 27, 2019
I received a copy of this book from the publisher Kensington Books in exchange for an honest review. Thanks Norma & Kensington!
About this book:Â
The day Robyn Flores meets Zac Fallon is one of those days. You know, when youâre already late for work. Mostly because you havenât really slept since your best friend abandoned you for her fiancĂ© and her exponentially better life. The kind of day you drag yourself to the cleaners to pick up your laundry, only to discover youâve got the wrong bagâStar Spangled sequined thong, anyone? So Robyn is definitely not ready for the ridiculously gorgeous guy at her front door, except that they have each otherâs clothes. But then, is any woman ever ready to meet the love of her life?
Thereâs just one problem: Zac Fallon is not the love of Robynâs life. Zac knows, despite the
all-too-intimate dinner they share, he doesnât have a shot at her. Because the next time Zac sees Robyn, heâs front and center of the male revue headlining her best friendâs bachelorette party. So much for wooing the pretty schoolteacher, much less impressing her old-fashioned family, with his upstanding lifestyle. Now heâs only got one way to win his dream girl. Itâs gonna be the steamiest, most irresistible seduction sheâs ever seen. And this time it will be no act âŠ
Zoey Castile was born in Ecuador and raised in Queens, New York. She started writing in her teens and pursued that love in her studies at Hunter College and the University of Montana. For nearly a decade, she worked as a bartender, hostess, and manager in New York Cityâs nightlife. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @ZoeyCastile. You can also email her at ZoeyCastile@gmail.com.
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