From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kendall Ryan comes a new story in her Whiskey Kisses series… Everything’s bigger in Texas.And that includes Duke Wilder’s sexual appetite.Together with his twin brother, he runs a whiskey distillery, and when their business takes off—suddenly he’s got it all. Success. Money. Family. But he doesn’t have a woman to share it with.When Valentina … share it with.
When Valentina storms into his life, her presence is only supposed to be temporary. She’s a feisty attorney hired to help clean up his company’s recent legal mess. He never counted on her being the one to turn his whole world upside down.
After spending most of his life living in the shadow of his brother, Duke has something to prove, and he’s not about to let this distraction get in the way of his plans, no matter how hot things get.
Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.
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This is a very quick fun read with all the dressings from Kendall. I really enjoyed reading this book and spending time with Valentina and Duke. It was the perfect way for Kendall to end the year!
Hunky Heartbreaker is not only a quick, sexy love story, but it is a fast, unexpected romance between the two main characters. Valentina and Duke are from two different worlds but when circumstances bring them together the chemistry is off the charts.
Being a novella this is obviously a really quick read that you can read when you have a spare hour or two in between books.
Duke and Valentina’s story is a straight forward instalove. There is a little chasing going on on Duke’s part and Valentina certainly makes him work for it but all in all they have that magnetic draw to one another.
Duke is a totally sexy sweetheart and for me he made the story totally worth reading. Valentine is smart, ambitious and likes a little fun once she gave into those desires. Together their chemistry sizzled and introduced plenty of hotness into the mix.
Overall a quirky little love story that will have you swooning for more. I just wish it had been a little more drawn out as I didn’t totally warm up to Valentina to gain that reader to character connection, but I did still love what they brought to the story together.
Oh yeah, Kendall Ryan has given us a deliciously sexy novella! I flew through this story and really wanted more! I’m so impressed with how much personality and such a full story Kendall Ryan really puts into the pages of something so short. Even though I wanted more of Duke and Valentina, the storyline was perfect. It was well-developed and just fun and light but still full-feeling with a ton of sexy time!
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… my opinions.
This may be a quick read but don’t be fooled by the length of this sweet funny novella it still packs a mighty punch it has the perfect mix of sweetness, fun and passion to keep you turning the pages, I was hooked from the first page and like all Kendall Ryan books there was no putting down until I had read the final line.
Duke and Valentina met in the kitchen of Dukes distillery where he is nursing a hangover from hell and not wearing very many clothes and when Duke try’s to come up with some quick jokes about breakfast and sausages Valentina is not at all impressed. Valentina has been called in by a friend to help sort out a trademark issue Duke and his twin brother Luke’s distillery have got caught up in, she is the top lawyer needed to solve the problem and she is not there to fall for the charms Duke is intend on bestowing on her………
This book has it all small town living, lots of funny banter and some swoon worthy hotness but you are going to have to read this novella to find out what happens when a small town man sets his sights on the big city Starbucks lover. Duke is funny, witty and incredibly romantic and this book left me feeling exactly how a good roman should make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I loved this couple I loved the banter they shared and I loved the storyline all in all a perfect read.
Steamy, sexy and oh so decadent. Duke and Luke have built a successful distillery but when a lawsuit threatens their success, Luke’s wife Charlotte enlists her friend Valentina to help. Duke makes a very interesting first impression on Valentina with his cocky, alpha ways. Valentina is not a push over as a confident, successful attorney. Of course, the sparks fly between these two taking us on a fabulously sexy ride. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Hunky Heartbreaker is a standalone novella in the 1001 Dark Nights series but was hands down an easy, fun, sexy read that was over way too soon and had me wanting so much more. Duke is the sexy, flirtatious, playboy who finds himself in a hard situation when he realizes the curvy, gorgeous woman in his kitchen is the one person who can help the Wilder brothers with a legal issue. Valentina knows Duke’s reputation and has reminded herself over and over that he’s no good for her, but we always want what we shouldn’t and what could one night hurt…. guess you’ll have to read and find out!
Hunky Heartbreaker no more! I loved this book so hard! Kendall Ryan never fails to write fantastic, sexy, heart warming, fun novellas. From the first page I was totally hooked. These southern, small town, hunky twins have created a successful business for themselves. I was swooning from then on.
Our hunky hero, Duke, needs the help of a big wig lawyer to solve a little trademark issue for his distillery. Luckily, Valentina is to the rescue. Not only to solve his legal woes, but Valentina quickly secures a place in Duke’s heart. Let’s just say their passion burns HOT and never fizzles.
Hunky small town guys take my breath away every time. Duke is incredibly sweet, determined, and SEXY. He’s the perfect match for Valentina, our resident city slicker and Starbucks lover. I can tell you I identify with her 100%. These two are so incredibly romantic, I never wanted this story to end.
Kendall Ryan knows how to dish out the romance. Whether the story is long or short, she’s a one-click author always at the top of my list! Hunky Heartbreaker is another example of simple and sweet, and completely captivating.
Kendall Ryan never ceases to amaze me. Her stories make it easy to take a chance on forever. Whether falling in love for the first time, losing your heart to the enemy or finding the courage rebuild a broken heart, her characters turn love into a relatable adventure. Hunky Heartbreaker is no exception. Duke and Valentine are an irresistible blend of brash and sexy. Time just flew by.
This novella is such a sweet but also rather funny story! I enjoyed it immensely!
I just loved Duke and Valentina!
Duke with his charming flirtations and Valentina for her sass!
This book had sizzling chemistry, funny tongue in cheek banter and characters that will leave you with a smile on your face!
If you are looking for an entertaining quick read then this is definitely a must read!
I enjoyed this quick, cute romantic read.
The moment Duke Wilder discovers a beautiful woman in his kitchen, and he takes in all of her sensuous curves he knows he has stumbled onto something good… really darn good. But then she turns around and his dirty thoughts come to a screeching halt. She is his sister in-laws best friend that flew into town to help him and his brother straighten out some legal trouble with their distillery. Getting involved with her would bring on far too many complications, but that doesn’t stop him from dreaming about it. The things they could do…
Hunky Heartbreaker is a sinfully delectable novella that satisfied on all fronts. It had emotion to tug on the heartstrings, humor to inspire smiles, steamy times to curl the toes, and just a tad of suspense to keep things exciting! Duke and Valentina brought heat to the pages, every time these two were near one another the banter would start, the temperature would rise, the dance would ensue, and I was left dying with anticipation. This one made the perfect late night literary escape, it spawned some serious swoons and kept me captivated from start to finish!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
* A review copy was provided by the author for the Blog Tour *
~ 4.5 Hunky Stars ~
If you are looking for a quick and steamy read, with great characters and a little drama to keep you turning the pages, then pick up Hunky Heartbreaker by Kendall Ryan. You will totally love this story.
I loved everything about this story!! I just wish it was a little longer. I wanted more of Valentina and Duke. Plus there was one thing that came up that we never get the answer of what happened. I kind of would’ve like to know how it turned out. But never the less, this story was fantastic!!!
If you have read Sexy Stranger by Kendall Ryan then you will remember Duke (Luke’s twin brother). This is his story. Hunky Heartbreaker is a standalone novel and you DO NOT have to read Sexy stranger first, but I am one of those type of readers that I like to meet my characters from the beginning. Plus once you meet Duke, you will want to meet Luke (Sexy Stranger) This story is told in Dual POV. It is also a novella, so it can be read in a couple hours max. I thought even though this was a quick read, Kendall still added all the elements I look for in a full length novel.
As I said this is the story of Duke and Valentina. Duke is Luke’s (Sexy Stranger) twin brother and Valentina is Charlotte’s (Sexy Stranger) BFF. Duke and Luke have taken over their father’s whiskey distillery and things are going smoothly. Until they are hit with a lawsuit. Charlotte suggests her BFF who is a lawyer to help them out. That is how Duke and Charlotte meet. From there the pages light up. These two have great chemistry. Will they cross the line between professional and unprofessional?? What happens when Charlotte has to go back to LA?? What happens when the past doesn’t stay there?? Can they get their HEA?? Read Hunky Heartbreaker to find out.
I enjoyed seeing Luke and Charlotte again and we even got to Molly (Luke & Duke’s) sister again. I am kind of hoping we get a book for her in the future.
I would definitely recommend this book to Kendall Ryan fans. Or for anyone who loves a sweet, steamy and entertaining love story. This is definitely worth picking up!!!