From New York Times Bestsellers, Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland, comes a sexy new standalone novel.He was someone who belonged in my wildest fantasies instead of a rest stop in the middle of Nebraska.A sexy, cocky, Australian named Chance was the last person I expected to run into on my cross-country drive.When my car broke down, we made a deal. Next thing I knew, we were traveling together, … made a deal. Next thing I knew, we were traveling together, spending sexually-tense nights in hotels and taking unplanned detours.
My ordinary road trip turned into the adventure of a lifetime. It was all fun and games until things got intense.
I wanted him, but Chance wouldn’t make a move. I thought he wanted me too, but something was holding him back.
I wasn’t supposed to fall for the cocky bastard, especially when I knew we’d be going our separate ways.
All good things must come to an end, right?
Except our ending was one I didn’t see coming.
Author’s note – Cocky Bastard is a full-length standalone novel. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
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I loved every moment of this book. I literally laughed out loud while reading it. This book, I looked forward to every word! Great read!!
ℂ by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland is a funny and adorable standalone novel. I absolutely loved this novel! I’ve never read anything like it. I was apprehensive going in because I’m not generally a romcom reader. It did have lots of humor, but rest assured it wasn’t cheesy and didn’t interfere with the actual plot.
Aubrey is on a cross-country drive to California on her way to a new job and new life. She stops at a rest area and runs into a sexy, cocky, Australian named Chance who calls her uptight and kind of got on her nerves at first but once you see who he really is, you can’t help but to love Chance. He’s a nice guy, but does hide it with his cocky, slick, humor. Man did he push Aubrey’s buttons. This is definitely one of those romance novels where the hero and heroine bicker with witty banter. Aubrey is so straight forward, real, and amazing, she manages to get under Chase’s skin as well.
Aubrey and Chase find themselves on a cross country road trip together. These virtual strangers form a deep connection on their trip, and I won’t spoil anything else because you will NEVER guess what happens.
The way the book takes course was not the way I saw this going at all. There was lots of character progression from both Aubrey and Chase. I can see why this romance novel has inspired so many others! The hilarious antics the two run into were honestly quite cute. While there is also humor, there is no lack of deep emotions, personal conflict and following your heart.
I loved these two together. The steamy moments and the hotness of Chase will be some I never forget. The ending was so tear jerking I just adored this sweet book.
EXCELLENT.
What can I say Cocky Bastard is yet another phenomenal book by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland,I don’t think these two amazingly talented authors could ever write a book that I don’t Love intensely.
This story is no exception.
I LOVED Chance and Aubrey and their rocky road to romance,it was so charming, fun, emotional and full of surprises.
I literally could not put it down Chance was so cocky and self assured and had me laughing at times,I loved the way he fought tooth and nail for a second chance with Aubrey….and I adored the way he coaxed Aubrey into letting herself go.
Aubrey was so free when she was with him,I did love Aubrey I thought she was so brave going on a road trip with a complete stranger she was very trusting…and even though that trust was broken and she built a wall around her heart, she was still able to forgive.
This is a brilliant story that had me completely enthralled I enjoyed it so so much and I could not recommend it highly enough.
A magnificent 5 stars.
“if you let something go and it doesn’t come back to you, it was never really yours to begin with.”
I think this title can sum up perfectly this book, I couldn’t find better words to describe it .
Like every Vi keeland and Penelope Ward’s books it was amazing.
I think it’s the 3d or 4th time I reread it , and it never gets old.
This story is so consuming and mind-blowing , you can’t literally put it down , even more after the time jump.
Chance was definitely something else. His attitude , his jokes but also his sweetness and kindness are an explosive mix . He is the best road trip mate you could ever find.
“Okay. It’s not hard to find a beautiful woman, right? Definitely not hard to find a smart woman. And there are definitely some women with good hearts. But in my experience, it’s extremely rare to find the whole package.”
And Aubrey is a strong attractive lawyer on her way to California ready for a new beginning after being cheated on by his ex-boyfriend . And what better way to get to California than to go on a short but intense road trip with a sexy butt model ?
They were definitely a match made in heaven , they just didn’t know it yet.
“Sometimes, those who put up the biggest shields are those who are protecting the biggest hearts.”
It took some time for them to realize it and I was sweating through all the book hoping for an happy ending.
That plot twist I surely didn’t see it coming , but it explained lot of things that were unclear like why Chance wouldn’t let himself get lost inside Aubrey.
I think that all they went through was necessary to their personal growth and to really understand that what they found during their little time together was really special and unique.
“Sometimes, it takes losing everything to make you realize what you really need.”
And that goat was the best part of this book, it was the missing piece to update this story from a great story to an amazing story.
And that ending was everything I wished for . My heart is full now .
I gave it absolutely 5 stars.
I hope you’ll enjoy it like I did!
Penelope and VI you are two of my favorite authors of all time for a reason. This story meant everything to me. So many funny laughs and heartfelt moments. I loved everything about this book that this review does not even give it justice. I won’t spoil anything because you should go into it blindly. Man was that one amazing romance novel. I loved the goat the two main characters had together and all of those steamy moments the two main characters had. Did not want it to end. The ending was beyond perfect!! Easily a new favorite of mine. I will continue to read every single thing both of you write. Your books are like candy.
This humorous, steamy romp was just plain fun to read. About halfway through it takes a right turn you didn’t see coming and it will tug at your heartstrings. Aubrey Bloom is on a roadtrip with her life packed inside her car hoping for a fresh start. Chance Bateman with his stunning good looks and swoon worthy body and Aussie accent barges into her life. He talks her into tak8ng him along on her trip. Their trip becomes an adventure of sorts complete with fainting goats, camping trips and a foray to the Grand Canyon. Then he just disappears only to reappear two years later full of explanations and apologies which Aubrey is not inclined to accept. Thankfully is the tenacious sort and they eventually get their HEA.
The whole time I was reading this I kept hearing Chance’s Australian accent in my head. This book was such a fun read. I kept rooting for Aubrey and Chance to get together from the minute that road trip started. Their chemistry and witty conversations were so much fun to read. There were a few times i laughed out loud. Chance is one of those book boyfriends you can’t help swooning over. I know it’s a standalone, but I would love more of their story.
4.5
This is one of those books that you just can’t put down. You think about it all day until you can get your hands on it again. I had to know what happened. I really liked that it was in two different parts… the first in Aubrey’s point of view and the second in Chance’s.
This is a second chance romance book that sometimes can go either way for me, but this one was well written. I’d love to see more of Chance and Aubrey’s future and life together.
Chance is swoon worthy and while Aubrey could be somewhat of a diva, she wasn’t over the top or annoying which was refreshing too. I recommend everyone to read this stand-alone!
I feel so late to the game. Love this story.
Why have I not read Cocky Bastard before now? There are times when I wonder if I live on a different planet and this is definitely one of those times!
I absolutely loved this story from start to finish. From the moment I was introduced to Chance and Aubrey I knew that they were special. I have grown very fond of these two incredible individuals. They were made for each other. They have this instant fabulous connection and their sexual chemistry will envy many.
I was rooting for this couple from the word go. I absolutely love that the first part of the book is told in Aubrey’s POV and the second in Chance’s. This was perfect for the situations that they had found themselves in.
I have struggled to put this book down today and I am surprised my children haven’t had to feed themselves. I absolutely adored the laugh out loud moments throughout this story – the banter between Chance and Aubrey is pure comedy gold. Add a fainting goat to the story and well, I received some funny looks a number of times from those around me, for bursting out laughing.
This story wasn’t emotionally draining and that was perfect in my opinion. I did connect with both of the main characters so I could feel what both Aubrey and Chance were going through which is something that I enjoy experiencing when I read. This is my first time reading books written by either author (remember that different planet I live on!) and it won’t be the last. I will definitely continue to read this series of standalone novels, especially because we see characters appear in the Cocky Hero Club books which are currently being written and released by a number of authors this year.
A fabulous story that I highly recommend!
Penelope and Vi never ceases to amaze me!!!! I mean I absolutely loved this book even if I wanted to break a few things a few times. I was so hurt and so mad at Chance so many times. I just didn’t understand but then I did understand…lol
And Adele had went through so much I felt so bad for her. It was like every time she turned around she was getting her life flipped upside down. But the way Vi and Penelope can write a story it’s like you are not even reading it you are right there living it with these characters and your taking all of their feelings in. That’s why I will want to continue to read anything and everything they write!! If you haven’t then you need to start immediately!!!! 5 stars doesn’t do this book justice at all shew 10 stars doesn’t either!!! Definitely a one – click read!!!! -By Tina
“My friend slammed her BMW into this little guy while she was trying to get a grip on her vibrator.”
Cocky Bastard’s narrative overflowed with wisecracks and sexual innuendo that had me laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. An awesome rom-com with a very unique four legged character. Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, I was a little disappointed in the heroines dismissal of the hero in the second half of the book. There were times when I wanted to say b#tch would you make a decision already and stop playing with peoples hearts.
Aubrey’s leaving a cheating boyfriend, got a new job and start in another state, is on a road trip with everything she owns. Sexy, bike riding, cocky bastard hitches a ride with her and doesn’t seem to understand boundaries and likes nothing better than trying to shock her. They weren’t meant to be anything but friends, but a stopover in Las Vegas changes everything. Aubrey falls in love, but he’s gone and she needs to move on with her life. Then Chance waltz’s back into her life as if he didn’t do a disappearing act.
Chance’s bike won’t start so he asks the hot babe from the gift shop where she’s headed. Wouldn’t you know it they are both headed to California and she just scored herself some company. Although he’d like to he is not in a position to start anything right now. Chance manages to ward off Aubrey, even though he finds her so tempting, until they get to Vegas. They have a few days letting their hair down and enjoying each other’s company. As you’d expect they get drunk and we know drunk people often speak the truth. What started out as a joke and some fun, is actually taken quite seriously. Feeling like he’s in too deep, Chance leaves before Aubrey wakes up. As soon as he is able to he goes in search of the girl he could never forget, but he’s too late or is he?
Wow Chance and Aubrey’s story is HOT! Esmerelda Snowflake aka Pixy added some fun to the story. The banter between these two was fun. I laughed and had my heart broken but these ladies managed to put it back together again. Can’t wait to dive into more of this series.
What started out like a road trip from hell turned into a wild adventure for Aubrey!
Chance met his match with this one but fate and reality have a funny way a messing with things.
Cocky Bastard is a Fun second chance love story that will keep you turning the page with anticipation on what will happen next!
Great start to this Fun series!
This book has so many surprising, unforeseeable developments and my absolute favourite of those is The Goat. I’m not going to spoil this by telling you more about it, though, but it had me in stitches. The rest of the story is by no means keeping behind, however. The author has managed to add more surprises along the way and it’s really interesting and entertaining. The unpredictability of the plot heightens the enjoyment of listening. The only one star I took off is for the fact that I thought the male narrator sounded too old, like he was 20 years older than his actual character. Other than that, I have nothing to criticise, though, and it really didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the audiobook, either. I absolutely loved this. The hot scenes were sizzling, too, and the cocky bastard has certainly earned his title. So cute!!! A well-deserved 5-star recommendation from me. And seriously, get it, no matter which format. Trust me when I tell you, you don’t want to miss out on The Goat!!!
This is my first book by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland. It will not be my last! This story had all the feels, romance, Heat, heartache, love. I want a Chance in y life! And a Pixy too! Totally recommend!!!!
I want a Chance!
This was a great book… Intense and gripping at times… Touching the next… And Funny when you least expect it. Chance is the guy every woman in the book wanted…and me too! Aubrey hated him, then loved him, then hated him, then…she had her reasons and he knew it….he won her heart once and he set out to wi it again… But would she let him…the suspense was killing me..first time I almost flipped to the back to see the ending…. And that Damn goat!!! Cracked me up every time!
Starring Chance Bateman and Aubrey Bloom.
Part one: Aubrey
A fainting goat… and a vibrator… and an Aussie eating pixy sticks… oh my!!
First half of the book had me laughing so freaken hard. Just two strangers thrown together, embarking on a whirlwind road trip that will forever change their lives. Oh yeah, I’m down!! I love stories filled with misadventures.
Chance was over the top delicious with his tongue in cheek innuendos and all the things he did to get Ah-bree to loosen up. Aubrey was equally yummy. I love that she tried to tone down her sexuality, but Chance kept bringing out her naughty side. The sexual tension between these two had me fanning myself. Omigosh these two were hotter than hell!!
But sadly, things come to an abrupt end and hearts get broken. Chase disappears from Aubrey’s life, forcing her to move on.
Part two: Chance
Stalking… and Starbucks… and gardens…. oh my!!
The second half of the book started out with a lot of heartache. Chance comes back into Aubrey’s life wanting to explain why he did what he did… but it may be a little too late. Chance lays everything on the line and launches a heated campaign to win Aubrey back… with a little help from a bartender and a barista.
Aubrey tries to fight her attraction for Chance because she doesn’t want to get hurt again. She’s also with someone else…. but being near Chance is bringing back familiar feelings that Aubrey can’t resist. And his daily sweet gestures are keeping him forefront in her mind.
Chance was such a determined hero. I felt so bad for him. He totally laid himself bare (um… sometimes literally) before Aubrey. I love that he was vulnerable and raw and real… he wore his heart on his sleeves.
This book totally made me laugh out loud and Ugly Cried AF. Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland took us on an emotional roller coaster. This is my first story with these authors and I am so impressed. I absolutely enjoyed every minute I spent with Chance and Aubrey.
My Star System:
5 stars: Ugly cried AF… major book hangover… characters were amazing… made me wanna hug the author for writing a book that gave me all the feels!! Will be re-reading this story over and over and over again!!
I loved the first part of this book (the road trip part). I didn’t enjoy the part 2 as much. I felt like Chance turned into a whipped creature and Aubrey treated him like crap.
After all these years i finally went back to the first book that Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland wrote, i had read all the others and from some reason just hadn’t read this one.
I can’t believe that it took me so long but i am so glad i finally read it and got to meet Pixy, this is one character i had heard about and even read a cameo in another book and i am so glad we finally met loved Pixy he made me laugh so much.
I really loved this story and i loved how we got Aubreys point of fee for the first half of the book and Chances the second half. I loved how this story was told and loved everything about Chance and Aubrey. Aubrey was a fantastic character and i actually couldn’t blame her for not trusting Chance but i loved watching her walls come down again for him and seeing him bring out the best in her.
Chance was one determined mother fo and i loved that he just never gave up even when he thought he had i knew he wouldn’t, i really loved his character and he was a guy you knew would look after you and protect what’s his.
I loved this story and road trip these too took and i had a good laugh and really enjoyed where this story took us.
What an amazing book and so glad i finally read it, another book that i can sit here and say why the hell did it take that long.
Amazing book by these two authors loved it and deserves the 5 Pixy stars