A struggling antiques collector finds herself falling in love with a millionaire playboy; but can she ever be a part of his world? Meet the Naughty Princess Club, a series from USA Today bestselling author Tara Sivec that brings readers to Fairytale Lane and the hilarity–and romance–that three women fall into once they decide to strut their stuff and bring on their own happily ever after. While … ever after.
While her friends have broken free of their insecurities, Ariel Waters is struggling to come out of her shell. Her ex-husband took away her voice and her self-confidence, and Ariel is drowning under a sea of debt to afford the alimony she has to pay him. She refuses to ever fall for a man’s charms again, and is determined to make her own way.
When her house and her beloved antiques are taken by the bank after too many missed payments, Ariel finds herself adrift until the infuriatingly charming Eric Sailor comes to her rescue. Although she can’t stand the millionaire playboy, Eric’s kindness and unconditional support reveal hidden depths and a love that Ariel never imagined she could find.
But there are outside influences who will stop at nothing to keep them apart; can Ariel and Eric weather the storm and find a way to be together in Kiss the Girl?
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While I enjoyed Ariel in the previous books of this series, I wasn’t sure that I could love her. She is brash and outspoken, extremely prickly and not your average girl next door. Amazingly enough, I not only liked her, I loved her and this quickly became my favorite book of the three.
When Ariel’s circumstances take a dramatic turn she is left with nothing. Her ex-husband not only destroyed her self-esteem but also left her in financial despair. However, the very annoying Eric Sailor quickly steps in to assist, despite her protestations, and before she knows it she’s finding her true self.
Eric was the perfect mate for Ariel. He knew exactly what to say, when to say it and how to say it to push Ariel into the place she needed to be. And surprisingly, that place was where she could figure out who she was and what she wanted. A place where she could find her voice and speak up for herself as well as her friends. That, in my opinion, is the true definition of a hero.
Along the way there was so much humor, one liners and repeated jokes that built upon themselves, all the while creating a bond between these characters in a fun and charming style. With never a dull moment this story moved at lightning speed. I never knew what to expect from this couple or their friends. When the big conflict arrived I didn’t see it coming and would definitely consider it a twist. And while the resolution felt a bit cheesy, I was grinning and cheering right along with Ariel and her friends.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each of the books in this series and was reminded again of why when we are given a glimpse into the future with a sweet epilogue that highlighted each of the princesses and their princes. Definitely worth reading if you like your romance laced with plenty of humor, friendship and naughtiness.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
5 Ariel is THE BOMB Stars!!!
I’m a lover of all things Tara Sivec and I’ve been waiting for Ariel’s story since I picked up At The Stroke of Midnight. I saw something in her that I could totally relate too, but it took this book for me to have a full understanding of what makes her tick. And I’ll be honest I shed a tear or two for her because there’s so much we didn’t know until KTG.
I’ve loved following the lives of these three best friends as they start up their business and how they fall in love. I’m not going to lie, I was concerned Ariel may be the hold out because she’s got a mouth on her…which I FREAKING LOVED!! The number of times I snort laughed out loud while reading her book is too many to count. She’s witty, sarcastic, snarky and sassy. And Eric is the man who can handle all that and so much more.
The growth of their business The Naughty Princess Club has been so much fun to follow through the three books and I’m not going to lie, this one is my favorite of the three because of Ariel and all her quirky ways. But most important about this series and books is the love these three best friends have for each other and how they’re there no matter what to rescue, cry with, laugh with and help them in finding the loves of their lives. This is a series that is a must read if you’re a rom-com fan especially when it’s penned by Ms. Sivec because her words are solid gold!!
Kiss the Girl by Tara Sivec is the third book in The Naughty Princess Club series. I love this book so much. It is so well written and will make you laugh and make you swoon. It is a really sweet love story. I highly recommend this book. This author never disappoints.
Warnings that should come with this book include:
1. Those who like their romance heroines meek, mild, and sweet-natured need not pick this book up. If you don’t have a healthy appreciated for snark, sarcasm, and cussing, this book is NOT for you.
2. Anyone who doesn’t have a healthy sense of humor need not apply.
Stick-up-butt types who don’t believe in a woman’s right to express her sexuality (sometimes on a stripper pole) will likely be offended by this book.
3. Snort laughing. It will happen.
If any of these warnings turn you off the book, I say good riddance. For the rest of you…
I loved this book. The humor, the banter between Ariel and Eric, the banter between Ariel and her friends, the snark, the cussing, the sexy times…it was all perfect.
I also really liked the premise. I mean, who wouldn’t love to read a twisted, sexy, adult version of The Little Mermaid in which Ariel is a stripper, is best friends with Cinderella and Belle (also strippers), engages in a super sexy enemies-to-lovers romance with a snarky billionaire named Eric, and has all kinds of hilarious adventures along the way? The originality of it all was so much fun!
I will warn y’all that Ariel takes a little bit of time to warm up to. She’s coarse, rude, outspoken to an alarming degree, and super anti-social. Her demeanor was a little startling to me in the beginning of the book, but if you stick with it, you’ll soon figure out why she is the way she is, and it all makes perfect sense. It didn’t take long before I was rooting for her.
And while it took me some time to warm up to Ariel, Eric, on the other hand, was instantly grade-A book boyfriend material for me. He’s sexy, hilarious, smart, successful, and so supportive of Ariel (emotionally, of course, not financially, aside from offering her a temporary place to stay) that he instantly endeared himself to me.
Other odds and ends:
1. Ariel’s douchenozzle of an ex gets what’s coming to him in a SUPER satisfying way
2. Ariel’s dad is all kinds of awesome
3. The scenes with Ariel and her friends are laugh-out-loud hilarious
4. All the little “shout outs” to The Little Mermaid were clever. It could’ve been cheesy if not handled properly, but the author handled it beautifully
5. I loved how Ariel and her friends embraced and owned their sexuality and their significant others were totally supportive of them, without getting possessive or jealous or otherwise ugly about it
So, in case I haven’t made it clear, this is a unique, fun, sexy, empowering (#girlpower!), hilarious read that I highly recommend. (But, again, if you don’t have a healthy sense of humor and respect for snark, steer clear. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.)
Full disclosure: we received an ARC from Netgalley free of charge.
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Kiss The Girl is an hilariously sweet romance that had me smiling from ear to ear.
We first met Ariel in Book 1 of this series, she’s feisty and has quite the mouth on her and I loved her immediately. If you haven’t read book 1 and 2 I definitely recommend them. This however can be read as a complete standalone.
Ariel finds herself evicted from her home and Eric steps up and gives her a place to stay. He’s clear with his intentions but Ariel’s reluctant and fights his advances at every turn.
I loved these two together, he was sweet and said all the right things and she just refused to give into it and it made for a hell of an entertaining read. Tara Sivec’s brand of comedy once again making me laugh my ass off throughout this book.
Her spin on the classic fairytales with this series are entertaining and completely hilarious. Throw is some sweet hero’s and you’ve got yourself a fantastic romantic comedy.
This is Kiss The Girl, book 3 in the Naughty Princess Club series, written by Tara Sivec. This book is about Ariel, the last single lady in the Naughty Princess trio. Ariel has always come off as a strong and tough woman. As a woman, we can all understand that she is only putting on a strong front to hide multitudes of insecurities. Eric is part owner of Charming’s Gentlemen’s club, which is where he met Ariel. There is a lot going on in this book and you will not want to miss a minute if it!! I would love more of the trios stories!
Kiss the Girl is the third book in the Naughty Princess Club series. It can be read as a standalone. The whole series is a fun read so I would suggest for read them all. Cindy, Belle, and Ariel are all down on their luck when they form a business. This book is Ariel’s story. I love Ariel. She has
no filter. She’s sassy and in your face. Her ex has done a number on her, leaving her hating men.
Eric is a nice guy. He sweet and doesn’t back down easily. Eric is there for Ariel and he just might be the prince charming that she needs.
Kiss the Girl is a charming, hilarious, sweet and steamy romance. This third book in the Naughty Princess Club series had me laughing out loud, crying, and swooning over kind, thoughtful and sexy Eric. Ariel is losing everything including her home and possibly the business she started with her best friends. She has lost her confidence after a terrible marriage, and is struggling to survive. It has made her into a surly, sassy, man-hater. With the help of her friends and attentive, flirty, Eric, Ariel begins to find her footing and fight for what she wants. I loved so much about this romance. From the witty banter, awkward situations, and quirky friends to the heartfelt, hilarious and emotional story, it completely captivated my heart. This is a definite must read!
I have loved this story, and as excited as I was to read the final book, I was also a little sad to say goodbye to the Naughty Princess Club. This series was so smart and funny; I loved how Tara Sivec weaved elements from the fairy tales we all know and love into each book lending an air of familiarity to some adorable romance novels.
Kiss the Girl was so much fun. Even while Ariel was experiencing some of the most difficult and trying moments in her life, Eric added levity to the scenes to keep them from being overwhelming – both to Ariel and to the readers. They had such a fun dynamic, both giving as well as they got without pushing the limit between teasing into just being mean. I had loved their back and forth in the previous two books, and it was even better in this one.
Hands down the best part of this book was Ariel’s growth arc. For all her bluster, she was quite broken on the inside. I loved how her friends and Eric carefully helped her to discover her strength and self-confidence. It was wonderful to see the person she was on the inside grow to match the smart-mouthed, tough, confident woman she projected on the outside.
Kiss the Girl is the third and final book in Tara Sivec’s Naughty Princess Club series. These books are interconnected standalones and can be enjoyed independently. The threads of their friendship and shared business ties all the books together and, of course, reading all the books in order will give you the most comprehensive reading experience, but you won’t be lost if you only read one. Kiss the Girl is narrated in first-person perspective by Ariel.
Tara Sivec is a heavy hitter in the romance community. She writes romcoms and heavy, emotional books with equal skill. While I’ve always been a huge fan of her more serious work, I’m happy to have tried these lighter books because it gave me a greater understanding of her skill.
Kiss the Girl is book three in this series. I loved loved it! It was so funny. Ariel was crazy, hilarious and just awesome. Eric was sexy and swoony! I loved Ariel and Eric. They had amazing chemistry and hot hot sexy scenes! Perfect together. I loved all the banter and the friendships Ariel had with Cindy and Belle. This is definitely my favorite and I loved all the Little Mermaid references, which is my favorite Disney movie!! Such a great series!
Kiss the Girl is the final book in Tara Sivec’s winning The Naughty Princess series. I’ve been anxiously waiting for Ariel’s story, and it was well worth wait.
Of the three “princesses”, Ariel is by far the most uninhibited, ballsy, filter-free, foul mouthed, and just plain fun. Her outlandish antics are usually the catalyst for tear-inducing laughter and embarrassing situations galore.
Based on the previous books, I thought I had a good idea about who Ariel is, but this book shows that looks—and even actions—can be deceiving. Ariel takes her mask off to show us all the self-consciousness and vulnerability she tries to hide.
Ariel incorrectly pegged Eric as a rich playboy and hated him at first sight. It turns out he is the only person who truly understands her. She’s a powder keg that is frequently only a second away from exploding, but somehow Eric always knows how to diffuse her—and that includes distracting her by saying infuriating things. Ariel is stubborn and reluctantly attracted to him. He challenges her, and I enjoyed every moment of their hate/love magnetic connection. I fell hard for Eric’s kind heart right along with Ariel.
The theme of female empowerment is delivered in hilarious and effective ways here, and the strong bond between the three best friends is pure joy.
Kiss the Girl can be read as a standlaone, although references are made to events from the previous two books in the series.
I received an early version of this title to voluntarily read.
After finishing this I can not believe that this is my first Tara Sivec book. I read this book in one sitting – it had everything I like in a romance; quick to read, hot and steamy, funny, a modern fairytale…what more could you ask for.
Ariel and Eric were a fun couple to get to know. I loved how strong (and a bit crazy) Ariel was. I loved that Eric wanted nothing more than too make her his. I had my doubts at the beginning of their relationship but he managed to make her actually see him and let herself started falling in love. The progression of their relationship was a beautiful thing to read. I need to find time and I need to find it fast so I can read the first two books because if this is any indication I’m missing out.
***Review copy received for an honest opinion by the publisher via NetGalley***
I am just loving this series and am very sad that this is the last book but we finally get Ariel Waters’ story.
Ariel has helped her two best friends become the strong, independent woman that they wanted to be but is having a harder time fixing herself. She can’t shake the image that her ex-husband drilled into her head that she is too fat. Ariel is also struggling to make it on her own and bills are pilling up. When she ends up losing her house and all her precious antiques inside of it, who comes to her rescue….Eric Sailor….the sexy, millionaire playboy! Eric has been attracted to Ariel since the first day he ever saw her and figures this is now his chance! Eric gives Ariel what she has always longed for….unconditional love and unconditional support. He loves her curves and her sassy mouth but he knows that Ariel has to love herself before they can have any type of relationship.
Just when it looks like Ariel and Eric are going to get their happy ever after….outside forces try to stop it from happening. Too bad for those outside forces because princess fairy tales always end with a happy ending!
I just loved Ariel and Eric. Ariel is a foul mouthed, take no prisoner type woman, except when it came to herself. Eric was just perfect. Always said and did the right things. And then there is Derrick Alfredo! OMG this cat needs his own book! I’d love to hear his thoughts! Overall, I just adored this book! I love all the fun, subtle references to the real princess stories. Read this entire series….you will not be disappointed!
“Kiss the Girl” by Tara Sivec
Well, this story has a couple of points that usually turn me off completely.. yet I love this story.. and I really do like Ariel… and just what the doctor order to be her best friend… Eric. She is a rough and tough gal who is learning to stand up for herself. Her language, which I usually avoid in my choices of reading material, is harsh yet is true to her character. And for some reason was tolerable for me this time around. To me there was a lot of heat-steam-spice, as in more detail than I needed, but I dealt with it. Those scenes can be skimmed over and still love the story. To be honest the two items that tend to turn me off.. really are necessary to appreciate the whole of the character named Ariel. I received a free ARC copy of this story from the publisher via NetGalley for which they request an honest review. I really did love this story.. I read it in two days, because I just couldn’t stay away from it… every time I put the book down a few minutes later I was picking it back up. I just had to see what was going to happen next.
This is my favorite so far in the series. I love how sassy, strong and fierce Ariel is. She fights for what she wants and to hell with those that stand in her way, which includes the prince of hotness. This is a light hearted read that will having you laughing throughout the book. The banter alone is worth every second. Ariel has a mouth on her that would make a sailor cringe (pun intended). All joking aside you get to see this character go through some life changing crap that make her realize what is really important. This is one series you don’t want to miss so I suggest you pickup a copy of this twist on the little mermaid and enjoy.
3.5/5 STARS
Belle and Vincent were my favorite couple, until Kiss The Girl
I book One, I just knew I was going to love sassy and mouthy Ariel, and her cocky Eric.
So diving into Ariel’s background and past was really great.
Again, Tarva Sivec delivered a great Romcom.
Each couple in the series haver their own chemistry, but in this book, I loved Ariel’s character, strong yet fragile, and Eric’s, sexy, all alpha yet patient and kind (and his cat too lol…)
Another Romcom with the perfect mix: funny, even hilarious, steamy, angsty…
I really needed a more lighter” story between several darker books this summer, and I’m really glad I grabbed this book.
So, want to have some fun? Pick up this book and enjoy Ariel’s mouth and her banter with Eric.
Or better yet: grab the whole series!
***ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review***
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Man, oh man, have I been waiting for this book. I fell in love with Ariel from the moment I started The Naughty Princess Club Series. Her smart mouth kept me on my toes and I admired the devotion she had to her friends. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Kiss The Girl and see what Ariel’s story had in store for us…
When we first meet up with Ariel, she’s struggling. Her confidence has been taken away and she’s struggling to make ends meet. And just when she thinks things couldn’t possibly get any worse, she finds herself evicted from her house. She’s determined to do things her way, but knows when to admit defeat. The last thing she wants to do is count on another man, but it turns out that Eric might be just what she needs. He may drive her crazy, but there is so much more to Eric than Ariel ever knew…..
Kiss The Girl was a total riot. I just loved Ariel’s snarky attitude and could not wait to see what she said next. She really had no filter and didn’t care what others thought. She is fierce and independent. But, she’s just like the rest of us. She has fears and insecurities of her own and it will take a strong man to break down her sky high walls. And Eric…boy did he give Ariel a run for her money. She totally didn’t see him coming. Eric is not only charming and flirty, but fiercely loyal and one of the sweetest guys you’ll ever meet. He doesn’t mind Ariel’s crazy and isn’t about to let her scare him away. I loved watching these two together. I loved their banter and interactions and could not wait to see how they would challenge one another next. And the sparks!! OMG! The Sparks! They were off the charts. The tension so thick, you just couldn’t wait for these two to attack one another!
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! Kiss The Girl was fun, entertaining and just the right amount of sexy. Ariel and Eric’s story was everything I was looking for and was totally worth the wait. If you’re looking for a fun, laugh out loud romantic comedy with a fairytale twist, I highly recommend checking this book out.
Tara Sivec is synonymous of laughter and hilarious moments and in Kiss the Girl was no different, the book that closes the series brings the three friends together with their struggle to regularize the Club they created.
Cindy and Belle have already found their princes charming and are worried about Ariel who has just lost everything she really loves thanks to a complicated divorce with a ex husband who has always diminished her. As each one is living with her beloved one, Eric, a Charming Club’s prince too, offers to help Ariel and gradually shows her how he is not only a playboy and who is able to move skies and seas to take care of the girl.
Ariel is very funny always speaking curses and threatening people but it is only a facade because she still feels inferior and weak in some situations and Eric arrives precisely to show the strength and the courage that she has inside herself.
What I liked the most was the fact that even being a modern fairy tale the princess saves herself of course that she counts on the support of her friends and the prince as a beautiful team work.
The epilogue also brings surprises to fans of the series and new laughs and sighs.
I loved the cover for me the most beautiful and joyful series.
FINALLY! We get Ariel’s story. Ariel is this whole series. We saw that in the first book. She is the loud mouth, outgoing, spunky, driving force for this whole series.
Getting to know Ariel in the past books, it goes without saying that her inner-self is endearing. For all of her confidence building with the other characters, I was actually not surprised to see her with her own insecurities. Her character is written very realistically in that manner.
Is it okay for me to swoon a little? I mean COME ON! This book is more than swoon-worthy. The push and pull with these characters. The inner struggles. The sexual angst. The boat full of lust and wanting. Adding in the complexities of life, this book was a sea of torment for me.
I couldn’t put this book down. I couldn’t wait for Ariel to get her happily ever after. It was time that Ariel got her prince!
Ariel is the tough nut who’s in pieces once you crack her shell. I love the integration of all the character we know and Eric truly is an amazing prince. He’s the complete package of yum and swoon.
I adore all the Naughty Princess Club ladies, their determination and drive to be better than what they are left with. A big ole middle finger to the men who kept them under his thumb.
Laughs, strength and empowerment. Loving the mirror image, accepting you deserve the freaking fairytale ending and grabbing it by the short and curly’s when it’s in your hand.
I’m sad to see these ladies go but I’m glad I was a part of there journey! Woman Power!