Hitched

4.5 stars

Hitched is Hope and Blake’s story and what an adventure it is! With quirky animals, witty banter and family and friends that are so supportive, well Blake’s are, trust me, this book is so different but also entertaining!
Poor Hope and her ability to set things off. It’s crazy but rather suits her, when she asks Blake to get her out of a jam, needless to say the story takes a turn. I don’t think either character knew what they were in for. Except probably the ride of their lives and animals depending on them.
This book was lighthearted, swoonworthy and a real fun read! A good addition to the series!

I know I say this after every book in the series but I really love Happy Cat. That town is seriously crazy in all the best of ways. I can’t even think about the series without getting a big cheesy grin on my face.

And the chemistry between Hope and Blake has been simmering in the background of the previous books. And I have been dying to find out why there was so much animosity between them. And I can honestly say I didn’t see that coming.

Hope is such a sweetheart and I have been a huge fan of hers forever. Her anxiety over her affect on electrical appliances and her concern for all the Happy Cats furred citizens made her my hero.

But as much as I liked her I really loved Blake too. For all the snark between him and Hope he always came running to her rescue. He was such an awesome leading man. And when his alpha alpaca came out I did get a little swoony. I would have liked to see a little more of his vines and tasting room but it was far from necessary to the story.

I personally didn’t find this one as funny as the previous books but I did get a few laugh out loud moments and the emotion felt a little deeper. And the little teases for Clint and cupcake have me dying for the next book in the series. As much as for them as for the sneak peeks into everyone else’s HEA’s.

Blake and Hope are perfect for each other, but how does perfect work when only half of the couple is willing to admit to feelings? When you grow up never being good enough and without love and acceptance it’s hard to believe you deserve love as an adult. Throw in a couple Alpacas, George and his rowdy family, some dogs and other fun loving animals and maybe just maybe this couple will realize they are everything to each other!

This series is so much fun! Don’t miss out on Hitched!

Welcome back to Happy Cat. This time we pick up with the ever-volatile relationship of Blake and Hope. As we learned in Hammered, Blake and Hope have a mutual disdain for one another, in Hitched we learn the why and that it isn’t as bad as we thought, as only Pippa and Lili can spin it. Another side-splitting story of romance gone wrong, then right, feisty pets, and making sure that justice is served as only this dynamic writing duo can tell. Laughs abound with baby goat yoga gone wrong, alpaca theft, bitter parents and wicked family members getting their just desserts. We even get a better meeting of the baby of the O’Dell family, Clint.
Another can’t miss hit!!

You guys, August was a crappy month and I so needed the gut busting, belly shaking laughs while reading Hitched.

From the very first page, I couldn’t help but root for Hope and Blake and their animal menagerie to find their happily ever after. Seriously, who wouldn’t want these Happy Cat life-long residents to find love in each other—again. Yep, they’ve been married before—for about 24 hours—and neither forgot what it felt like to be loved by the other.

Even if they acted like they hated each other. Immensely.

But as the saying goes, it’s a fine line between love and hate.

And Blake and Hope are balancing precariously without a net.

As are the alpacas, Chewpaca and Too-Pac. Especially Chewpaca, who’s stud fees could rake in the money. Serious money.

But unlike her cousin, Kyle, Hope’s not in it for the money. Nope, she’s in it for the health and welfare of her animals—Chewpaca included. Because animals give love freely, without strings or judgement. And Hope needs more love and less judgement in her life.

And Blake is just in it for the love of a good woman. Hope, to be exact. And he’s just the man to prove to her that she’s loved and can love back.

I didn’t want to put Hitched down until I read the very last word. I absolutely loved my time spent with Blake, Hope and the rest of the crazy crew from Happy Cat. I laughed (a lot), swooned, cheered, and fanned myself a few times with all that heat between Blake and Hope. And I can’t wait to return to this crowd for the next one—Humbugged which is Clint and the cupcake lady’s story!

If I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again…

There’s NEVER a dull moment in the town of Happy Cat!

I love this crazy, quirky town and all its unique characters. And that includes Blake O’Dell. This guy is just altogether yummy. He’s hard-working and hilarious. You can’t read this story without a smile on your face. But he’s not without a few faults though. He can be a little moody and a bit pesty at times, usually with Hope when he wants to rile her up. All that said, Blake is a genuinely great guy and you’re going to find him irresistible.

Hope is a hot mess at times and I adored her for it. She’s such a sweet, genuine person who puts other creatures’ needs – both human and animal – above her own. She’s funny and awkward, full of energy (in more ways than one), and prides herself on her ability to resist the temptation of Blake O’Dell. And that resistance works out about as well as you’d expect.

I loved these two together. Enemies-to-lovers stories are some of my favorites, and I loved finally getting a little clarity on why these two don’t get along so well. They love to bicker, irritate, and tease one another, but their chemistry sizzles and won’t be ignored. It definitely makes for an entertaining read.

This is another great book in this series.

This is a hilarious and entertaining fake marriage, second chance romance. It is sweet, funny, swoon-worthy, emotional, romantic, sexy, and steamy. There is a wonderful, unusual set of characters that you will fall in love with. The plot is unique, entertaining, and charming. It was a fast-paced read that I enjoyed from start to finish & recommend reading it!

****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****

4.5 Stars
This is the third book in the series and I just fall in love with Happy Cat all over again. Those O’dell boys are just so swoon worthy. The thing I kept thinking while reading this one is I want a Blake for myself. To have someone fight for you and your relationship as he does be still my heart. I loved Hope. She reminds me of my brother a little with her love of animals and how passionate she is about saving them. The animals in this series are one my favorite things about it. They have such personalities they just make you happy. This book had me hooked from the beginning and didn’t let me up for air until I was done. The characters just pull you in and get you so invested in their story. I’m intrigued by the last O’dell brother who is next to fall. I’m so looking forward to the next book in the series. I can’t recommend this book and this series enough. It packs the feels and heat, but you will be laughing the whole way through. It’s a book that is a make you feel good book and puts you in a good mood.

Hitched brings the reader back to Happy Cat, where the animals are mischievous and the gossip is hot. Though Hitched is a standalone, readers will get a lot more out of it if they read Hosed and Hammered first, since the characters overlap.

Hitched is a laugh out loud, frenemies to lovers, marriage of convenience rom-com. Hope St. Claire and Blake O’Dell can’t seem to get along, and no one really knows why. If you’ve read Hammered, then you may remember how often these two argue! Well, it turns out, these two were secretly married years ago (not a spoiler, read the blurb). Now, Hope is in need of a husband in order to save her beloved alpaca, and though Blake isn’t keen on marrying Hope again, since he still hasn’t gotten over the first time, he sees this as an opportunity to finally win her over.

Blake may very well be my favorite O’Dell brother. He is an all around good guy, a charmer, and a fixer by nature, and his feelings for Hope…swoon. The O’Dells crack me up. Their family dynamic is hysterical, and they are definitely the type of people I would love to hang out with! I wasn’t much of a Hope fan for the first few chapters, mostly because I couldn’t figure out what her issues were. But as I learned more about her, and saw her through Blake’s eyes, I was able to understand her better. She and Blake really are perfect for one another, and I loved seeing her come to terms with her true feelings.

Though not my favorite of the series ( I mean, Hosed IS pretty hard to top), Hitched is a great addition to the series. I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series!

Oh, make sure you grab the bonus epilogue! You are SO going to want to read it!

I read an early copy of this book with no promise of providing a favorable review.

So much fun and excitement in my favorite town of Happy Cat! On this trip to Happy Cat we get to follow Hope’s and Blake’s story. Hope needs to get married before her cousin does, so she can keep her alpaca Chewpacca, and Blake is the only guy for the job. Blake agrees to help Hope because he’s still in love with her. Shenanigans ensue, and sparks fly as the new couple try to prove their marriage is real.
Pippa and Lili have done it again. They’ve given us a wonderfully fun and funny story with all the feels, and all of the Happy Cat critters and folks we’ve come to love. And a fabulous HEA of course.