I didn’t mean to kidnap the groom.It was an accident.Mostly…At least I didn’t take much time to plan it. It was more of a spur of the moment kidnapping. Does that count?One minute, the town’s bad boy is standing at the altar about to marry the world’s most evil kindergarten teacher. The next, he’s passed out in my Vespa sidecar with his bride hot on our tail.But I didn’t have a choice! I … tail.
But I didn’t have a choice! I couldn’t stand by and watch Jace O’Dell be blackmailed into a loveless marriage. And besides, what’s a little kidnapping between friends?
Okay, so maybe we’re not just friends…
And maybe I can’t quit thinking about that night at his bar when he closed up early and had me on the rocks.
And maybe this crazy stunt is going to blow up in both of our faces.
If it does, I’m blaming the moonshine.
Even though the only thing I’m hammered on when it comes to Jace is love—straight up, no chaser.
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Whimsical
I want to move to Happy Cat and be best friends with Olivia and Jace, and babysit Princess, and hang out in Olivia’s she shed. Seriously. Pippa and Lili bring the emotion, but also a fair dose of whimsy in this wonderfully charming story! Everything about this book is perfect; from the townspeople, to the diverse wildlife (or pets, but whatever). And the love that blooms between Olivia and Jace is so pure, their auras so aligned, it makes me swoon.
I loved everything about this book. The characters are awesome Olivia and Jace we’re so good together so meant for each other. Of course there has to be a bad one in the mix and I liked how the authors did it. Super funny super steamy and a very enjoyable read can’t wait for the next ones there’s two more Brothers highly recommend.
I’ve read both Lili Valente and Pippa Grant individually, and I read Hosed, the first book in this series, and I am definitely a fan. These two authors are fantastic together! Their writing styles blended effortlessly, transitioning seamlessly between the two them, and coming together wonderfully in this story. This story flowed so smoothly and consistently, I honestly couldn’t tell who was writing what, which is exactly what I want in a collaborative effort.
Hammered, the second book in the Happy Cat series, was just as charming as the first book, Hosed. This romantic comedy is set in the wacky little, Southern small town of Happy Cat, and it stars the town’s bad-boy bartender as the hero, and the Vespa-riding, aura-reading, hippie girl as the heroine. There were scheming exes and crooked cops, not to mention the little wedding that wasn’t and a couple trips to the pokey. But it was the animal action – a hedgehog with a humping hobby, a super-sleuthy but slightly judgmental squirrel and an overly amorous alpaca – who really stole the show in this laugh-out-loud romcom. With an almost slap-stick-like quality to the comedic portion of the plot, I was audibly laughing and grinning the whole way through. Wonderfully endearing side characters, a fun and comical plot with a bit of a suspenseful spin to it, and a sweet, steamy romance rounded out this story and kept me happily tapping my Kindle.
Hammered was funny, entertaining and sexy, and I enjoyed every word of it. I loved this couple, I loved all the characters of kooky little town, and I can’t wait for these two perfectly partnered authors to take me back to Happy Cat. Hammered by Pippa Grant and Lili Valente gets 4.5 smooches from me!
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads
Another great story by the “Dream Team” of Pippa Grant and Lili Valente.
In Hammered we get to visit in Happy Cat again and witness another one of the O’Dell brother find his HEA.
Jace finds himself in less than an ideal love/life situation as he tries to do the right thing.
Olivia is so endearing and sweet, but also regarded by some as a bit eccentric due to her believes and sunny disposition.
As with many Pippa’s books, there are some adorable and unusual animals taking an integral part in the story as well as some of the citizens of Happy Cat we met in Hosed.
This book is a fantastic read, if you like your romance to be funny, swooney, steamy and with a bit of a suspense, you are guaranteed to love this laugh out loud masterpiece!
Jace is my favorite O’Dell brother. Just trying to do the right thing even though his heart is broken because he wants what he can’t have. Or can he? Olivia is the kindest soul and I love how she does everything she can to stay out of the way for Jace to be the man she knows he can be, even though she knows they would be epic. And epic they are. I love this town, the people and George Cooney. Brilliant!
This is a cutie patootie story. We know Jace has problems if you listened/read to the last book (Hosed). In here we realize just how bad they are especially once his Olive and him have more that just a kiss. Olive is the scene stealer in this one. Like Jace we met her in the first book as she is Savannah’s bestie. I like her because she is quirky, different and what people call weird. She is someone that I needed to go below the surface to really understand her. She has an innate love of critters and moon phases. She is probably my favorite of the two main characters
We also get to see more of his brothers and get a head start on their problems and how their relationship with each other work. A couple new characters come into play as well as reliable, funny, enlightening George Clooney.
Over all this is a great book. The characters made me smile and gasp in horror a few times. I did listen to this on audio. The narrators rocked this one as well.
I loved this hilarious, sweet and steamy romance! This second book in the Happy Cat series by two very talented authors is filled with outrageous humour, quirky characters and sizzling passion. Everyone in the quirky town have labeled Jace as a screw up and Olivia as ditzey. But they are both more than what people see and they see the best in each other. Olivia Moonbeam is a holistic, free spirit, who is an animal whisperer. Jace O’Dell made some mistakes as a youth but has grown into a responsible, and successful business owner. They finally give in to their heated attraction and have a night of fiery passion. They are ready to move forward together when Jace’s evil ex gets in their way. Jace was so sweet to want to do what was right for everyone, but it was Olivia and her quirky ways that takes matters into her own hands. But is it too late? I loved Jace and Olivia and they were so perfect for each other. I was also completely charmed by all of Olivia’s loveable, and valiant furry friends and their clever names.
Virginia Rose, and Jacob Morgan did a great job bringing this story to life. I love both their voices, along with their flawless comedic timing and dynamic voice changes. They really put themselves out there, being just as outrageous in their deliveries making this fast paced, quirky, and steamy story so much fun!
This book is funny, and sweet and all the things a good romance book should be. I really enjoyed it!
Love all things Pippa
If you don’t have a sense of humor and are willing to just go with this story, don’t even bother. The story was hilarious and lots of fun. It’s silly and ridiculous…and it’s just what the world needs right now. There’s a hedgehog named Princess Spooks A Lot, a raccoon named George Cooney and a stuffed squirrel dressed like Sherlock Holmes that somehow gives advice. If that’s too much for you, keep looking for another book to read.
I listened to the audio version of this book and I enjoyed the narration by Virginia Rose and Jacob Morgan as much as I enjoyed the story.
I LOVE this series. With George Cooney racoon, alpaca desperately in love with the heroine and a sexually confused hedgehog – how can you NOT be interested? I loved Olivia and Jace’s story. They were my favorite couple in the series.
Jace O’Dell knows he is done with his on again and off again girlfriend, he is tired of being in a rut and who says he can’t be happy and move past his bad boy persona. Jace knows the one person who makes him feel like a different man is Olivia Moonbeam, she is everything good if not a bit nutty. When one drink leads to another they both act on their feelings planning to move forward, but when Jace’s ex announces she is pregnant he is determined to the right thing even if it means giving up Olivia. However Olivia is determined to see if this is the right thing for Jace and if it means kidnapping him at the alter so be it.
Best in the series so far. I loved Jace he is growly and trying so hard to be a good man but his reputation and a pesky cop make it difficult. Olivia is terrific and her little hedgehog is adorable. I laughed throughout the book.
I think this book was Awesome. Both sides of the story made me laugh, cry and fan myself. Well written. I enjoyed it.
Take a trip to Happy Cat for the best time!
Lili & Pippa give us all the wacky, steamy bookiverse goodness!! Another trip to Happy Cat, this time for Olivia and Jace. Their happily ever after path has to overcome an obsessive on again off again girlfriend and a rude, petty deputy. Full of humor, heat, friendship, family, and an amazing menagerie of animal friends.
I didn’t realize this was the second book in a series until I came to write the review. I do feel it could absolutely be read as a standalone.
Happy Cat is a quirky place with residents to match. It got a little over the top for me at times and I feel it affected my feelings toward the story. I am all good with silliness and even oddities like clown wig wearing raccoons, but in smaller doses.
Beyond the silly bits, was a cute romance. There are jilted lovers, blockers of every nature and characters tossing everything and anything in this couples way. They truly were “Hammered” from beginning to end. Though I did enjoy the romance side of it, overall it missed the mark for me.
This second book in the series is a great continuation! George Cooney steals the show, and the main characters’ chemistry are off-the-charts.
I loved this book! It was hilarious!
5+stars! If I could give more stars I would!
OMFG!!! I have not read a book that has had me laughing out loud in a very long time. This is my first book by this writing duo and it will not be my last. It had me laughing from beginning to the end at times. My husband just sat in his chair shaking his head with as much as I was laughing. He really couldn’t blame me after I read a few of the passages to him. Ok enough of my gushing in with my review….
We start out with Olivia and Jace having a night neither of them will forget. Jace is the town bad boy and Olivia is the town eccentric. They both deserve a little bit of happiness in their lives. From there things just spiral for the both of them. A curveball is thrown Jace’s way and Olivia being the beautiful soul she is doesn’t hold a grudge.The both of them are trying to do what is right. Throw in a nervous hedgehog, a overly lovable alpaca, and one very very rambunctious raccoon what could possibly go wrong. Yes I know this review may sound like rambling, and a little choppy HOWEVER I will not elaborate more just because you truly need to experience this book for yourself.
I loved it. It was a great book and I can’t wait until the next one I hope it is about Hope hint hint . I really love this series and hope there is more to come. What did I not like about it that it ended lol. A must read you should the whole series you will love them too.
This book will keep you entertained from cover to cover. A little bit of everything to keep you guessing and chuckling along the way. Hedgehogs, A naughty raccoon, a taxidermy squirrel,and a frisky alpaca tossed into this unorthodox romance just makes it that much better! You’ll fall in love with Jace and Olivia, and the furry characters too like Princess von Spooksalot, Sir Pendleton, George, and Chewpaca !