From New York Times bestselling author Aurora Rose Reynolds comes the second book in the steamy, witty, and hilarious How to Catch an Alpha series.Chrissie doesn’t have time for guys, hot or otherwise; most days, she barely has time to sleep. With a thriving bakery that demands her attention and plenty of proof that relationships aren’t worth the trouble, she’s content to go it alone. Too bad … go it alone. Too bad she’s unwittingly baited Mr. Tall, Dark, and Way Too Gorgeous—and he’s just waiting for a chance to bite.
Gaston is used to getting what he wants, but he also knows nothing good ever comes easy. From the moment he meets Chrissie, he realizes that this woman who makes him laugh, smells like cupcakes, and looks like a tasty snack is going to be his greatest challenge. And if he’s lucky, she’ll be his biggest reward.
But someone else wants to catch Gaston at all costs—even if it means endangering the lives of the people he loves. Somehow Gaston must thwart danger and convince Chrissie that he’s the perfect catch.
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“I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review”
‘Baiting him’ is the second book in the ‘How to catch an alpha’ series. After reading and loving the first story ‘Catching him’, I was really looking to this second book. And I’m very happy to say that I enjoyed this story just as much as the first one. (For the readers new to this series, you don’t have to read the first book to read this one. It can be read as a standalone.)
This story is about Chrissie, Leah’s friend and it’s during Leah’s bachelorette party that Chrissie meets Gaston, the owner of the club where the girls are celebrating. From the first look they share, you can feel that there is something special between them. But even with the sizzling chemistry between them, Chrissie makes Gaston work for it. But once that they start dating, everything is going fast. And I loved every minute of it.
‘Baiting him’ is perfect if you’re looking for an easy to read romance story to relax with. It’s drama free but filled with a lot of funny, sexy times between a hot handsome man and a kind-hearted woman (who bakes sweet for a living). And Gaston may be very handsome but he doesn’t act like it. He isn’t arrogant about it. He’s just a guy looking for love and a loving relationship. Chrissie may have lost her faith in men a little bit but she isn’t bitter about it. I like both characters very much. They are both strong in their own way but together they balance each other perfectly. I love the interaction between them and the secondary characters, that consist of family and friends, give the story that little extra.
The story is told mostly from Chrissie’s POV but we also get a few POV’s from Gaston. I’m already looking forward to the next book in this series.
I really enjoyed this book. I felt like it had a little bit of everything.
I loved the playful banter between Gaston and Chrissie. I love the flirting they do. I especially like their first meeting at the club both in the bathroom and then at the bar. Got to love a woman who has the balls to tell an extremely hot guy to take a walk.
I also liked that this book dealt with real word issues. Some of them were small and some of them were big. The part abut Chrissie and her dad and the heartbreak there tore me up.
One thing that could be very small for me that I was happy the author addressed was the different time schedules. It is a pet peeve of mine that other authors don’t do but this one did. Chrissie runs a bakery and needs to get up in the morning early and Gaston’s job is required late into the night. I love that they make it work while realizing that they can’t screw like bunnies for days at a time and either of them will be affected at work.
I absolutely loved Chrissie’s story. I couldn’t put it down. I read this whole book in one afternoon. I couldn’t wait for her story and what a great story we got!
These two characters were so much fun to read about. Gaston is one of those alpha heroes that makes us swoon every other page. I absolutely fell in love with their story.
I received a free advanced copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.
I don’t want to spoil this book so let’s just say that if you are a fan of ARR then you will absolutely love this story.
Entertaining
Unputdownable
Hot romance
And a love story that will leave your heart full.
Baiting Him is super cute. We met Cassie in the first book of the series. She’s a very sweet heroine with a bit of an emotional side to her. She’s always there for everyone around her, and she protects the ones she loves even when she is hurting.
Gaston (love that name) is actually a toned down alpha from what I am used to seeing from this author. I mean, he’s still alpha and protective but he wasn’t as “caveman” as ARR’s usual heroes. He came off more gentlemanly. He treated Cassie like a man should. He was also a sweet mama’s boy.
There isn’t very much conflict in the story which makes this a nice low angst read. There is some family drama but not much couple drama. I really like in a book. There was a small bit of ow drama as well, but I really loved how Gaston handled it.
If you are looking for a fun, feel good story, this series is perfect. I hope there will be more to come.
Another fantastic story from one of my favorite authors!! Baiting Him is book 2 in the How to Catch an Alpha series and it was just as good as the first. What I really love about all the books by this author is the the insta-love between the two characters. After reading some heavier books, it is really comforting to read a low angst and fun read. Gaston and Chrissie’s story was this and so much more! I absolutely loved their first encounter, the banter and chemistry was fantastic. The reaction to his name and then his cat’s name was hilarious!! But even with the mutual attraction, Chrissie could not and would not trust it. Unfortunately for her, after a bit of encouragement from his best friend, Gaston was in hot pursuit.
I loved this book so much! There were some issues with Chrissie’s family that caused a bit of angst and an annoying admirer of Gaston, but the relationship between Chrissie and Gaston was so strong and so very hot that their happily ever after was inevitable. It was all so very good!
Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake Romance for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. All opinions are my own.
S Nice story! I love the crossovers with other characters. Some sad moments with parent relationships, but lots of healing in the end. Mild other woman drama….only one sided. HEA and great epilogues!
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5 Star Read!
The story of Gaston and Chrissie is pure perfection! You get all the feels while reading this book. I laughed. I cried. I yelled. It all eventually comes together in the most perfect way.
Gaston knows the minute he meets Chrissie, she is something special. Chrissie has a hard time determining what Gaston’s true intentions are. She does not want to be just another girl to him. Plus, she has some things from her past that stall her in making a decision to move forward.
When she finally gives in to her feelings and takes a chance, fireworks explode! The chemistry they have together is a once in a life time thing.
Gaston and Chrissie deal with some pretty serious stuff together, but since they always have each others back, they get through it and come out stronger in the end.
Lefou = LOL!
I am so excited for the 3rd book in this series. Aurora Rose Reynolds is one of my favourite authors to read <3