From New York Times Bestselling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland comes a new, sexy standalone novel.
My planned trip for two unexpectedly turned into a trip for one. Rather than let my breakup get me down, I packed my bags and decided a week at a luxury resort was just what I needed.
But one calamity after the next, and suddenly I was stuck without a hotel room, along with a few hundred … room, along with a few hundred other people.
It looked like my fancy vacation was about to turn into me sleeping on the hotel lobby floor.
Until I overheard a gorgeous man pretending to be someone he wasn’t in order to steal a reservation from a guest who hadn’t shown up yet.
When I realized there were two rooms, instead of calling him out, I pretended to be his sister. That’s how the story of “Milo and Maddie Hooker” began.
We were the Hookers.
My depressing trip quickly made a U-turn into an adventure.
My fake brother spent the next few days showing me around his hometown. When it was time to leave, neither of us really wanted to go yet.
So, instead of flying back to our respective homes, we ventured on a road trip.
At every stop, we’d pick up souvenirs.
But as hot as our chemistry was, we never crossed the line.
Milo knew I’d just come out of a tough relationship and didn’t want to mess with a vulnerable woman.
So instead, at the end of our trip, we made a pact to meet again in three months.
It was always my intention to meet him.
But when I got back home, reality hit in a big way.
And I worried I may have lost my handsome stranger forever.
Was there a place for him in my future?
Or had the memory of him just become my favorite souvenir?
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This book is FANTASTIC! I loved the underlying topics this books covers: throwing caution to the wind and rediscovering who you are. This writing duo just knows how to come together and make pure romance magic. Hazel and Matteo are one of their best couples to date. I really love them with EVERY fiber of my being. They’re classic Penelope and Vi! This story made me sigh so much, and made my heart pitter-patter. There were so many endearing moments. Moments that remind you why we love this genre so.
Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland shine individually, but together they are a complete romance powerhouse. My Favorite Souvenir is unputdownable! A personal true test of a great story is when I can’t stop turning the pages, and this book is exactly that. I sure do wish I could turn back time and read this book again.
OMG!!! I loved Matteo and Hazel. This book gave me all the feels. It sucked me in from the very beginning. Truly an amazing read! Penelope and Vi, you guys rock. Another awesome read! Definitely a must read! Loved it! One of my favorite reads of 2020
Another fun, flirty and romantically sweet romance from this dynamic duo! The Hookers were such a breath of fresh air and a great break from the usual “meet up/hook up” story line. Hazel an Matteo go on the best adventures and I absolutely adored going along with them. No boring blurb recap here, just be sure to pick this one up if you are looking for a sweet romantic adventure to brighten your day!
*I received an advanced copy of this book for review
5 Stars
My Favorite Souvenir is the latest stand-alone novel by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland. It was absolutely incredible! I don’t know how these two authors do it-they continue to come up with new and unbelievable storylines that blow me away. EVERY SINGLE TIME! My Favorite Souvenir was no different.
Milo and Maddie (Matteo & Hazel) were two fantastic characters. I seriously adored them. Their chemistry was palpable and Milo honestly made me swoon from the very beginning. The way he was with Maddie put the biggest smile on my face. They both were absolute perfection and I never wanted their story to end.
Like with every other book Ms. Ward and Ms. Keeland has written, I could not put My Favorite Souvenir down. I loved every single thing about this story-from the way they met, the storyline, and the magic I feel that happens when these two authors create. It might just be my new favorite! Highly recommend reading it!
Penelope and Vi are one of my favorite writing duos and this is another hit for them for sure. I’ve read all of their co-writes and this is one of my favorites. The story of Matteo and Hazel is unconventional, unique and a little bit heartbreaking at times. Both Matteo and Hazel are adventurous spirits that have had some heartbreak in the not too distant past and are just going through the motions of life at the moment. There is an instant attraction when they are snowed in together at a hotel with no rooms available. After claiming a couple of hotel rooms under false identities, Milo and Maddie Hooker are born and the adventure begins. After the snow storm ends and they are able to leave they can’t stand the thought of leaving each other so embark on a life-changing fantasy life road trip . Life has a way of changing the best laid plans though and soon they are back to their real lives and forced into some self realization and life changing decisions.
As always this book is really well written and I can honestly say this is one of my favorites by this duo. There have been a few of their stories that I haven’t really cared for but this is definatly not one of them. If you want a laugh out loud funny, sweet, slow burn, sexy story this is a must read. I highly recommend taking the time to read it.
My Favorite Souvenir is far one of the best books of 2020. Fake names, throw in a once in a lifetime road trip with a stranger to mend a broken heart. I highly recommend this book and hope to see more of the ‘ Hooker siblings” in the future
These are two authors I adore, as individuals they give us some great reads but together they go to a whole different level and My Favourite Souvenir will certainly be on my best reads of 2020.
This book has it all, it ticked all my boxes and it has all the feels I want and expect in a great read, I laughed, I cried, I swooned and I sighed as I fell totally in love with The Hookers………
Part 1 of this book is entertaining it’s all about Milo and Maddie having fun but it’s part 2 that really has you wondering where is this book going, it’s part 2 that keeps you in the edge of your seat…..
This a witty, entertaining read that has the perfect mix of love, passion, fun and drama, it has characters you will fall for big time and plot that will captivate you from the first page to the last line. This is for me is romance at its best and I urge you all to one click this gem.
4.5 Stars!
Hazel Appleton is a photographer living in Connecticut whose life has just been turned upside down. She used to be a passionate person who experienced everything life had to offer. Lately she hardly recognized herself, and needed to figure out what direction to take her life in next. She could use some time alone to do some soul searching, so she decides to take a previously planned trip for two by herself. She figures a few days out of town at a luxury resort would be good for her, but soon her vacation turns into a nightmare. Nothing goes as planned, and when she see’s an opportunity to fix the disaster she’s in, she takes it. This includes pretending to be the sister of another hotel guest who is in her same predicament. This is how the story of Milo & Maddie Hooker begins.
Matteo and Hazel aka Milo & Maddie’s time in Colorado takes a spontaneous turn as they become more impulsive and have fun spending time together. They are really enjoying each other’s company, and don’t want their time together to end. They decide to take a road trip, and it’s the first excitement she’s felt in years. Their connection is intense from the moment they meet. Complete strangers help each other find their new paths and discover their deepest desires. They were both lost for so long, and felt alive again as they embark on a new adventure. Their time together is life changing, and what they feel is real, but Hazel is fresh off a break up, and not ready for a relationship. The timing isn’t right, but they are captivated by one another. Will they have a future together, or just become a wonderful memory?
My Favorite Souvenir by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland is an all new standalone contemporary romance full of explosive chemistry and sexual tension. It’s a beautiful, slow burn love story about fate, friendship, and second chances. I really loved this book and these characters, and adore these author’s writing!
OMG how brilliant was this book? The perfect story to take you away from all of today’s stress and be lost in a funny, romantic, and emotional love story. Matteo and Hazel were just perfect.
After her fiance cancels their wedding Hazel decides to go on her honeymoon alone and after a number of disasters finds herself stuck in a snowstorm trying to get a room in a hotel with a few hundred other people. While over hearing a gorgeous man use the fake name of someone who has cancelled in order to get a room she barges in and pretends to be his sister to get one for herself.
This is the start of an incredible friendship, romance and journey as Hazel and Matteo (or their alter egos Milo and Mattie Hooker) go on a road trip together. They discover all kinds of new things while on the road as well as discovering that they are developing feelings for each other that are getting deeper by the mile. Unfortunately the timing is not right as Hazel is recovering from being dumped and needs time to herself to recover. They make a pact to meet again at a hotel in New Orleans on Valentines day and both of them head back to their real lives. Neither of them knowing how intertwined their lives really are and how when the truth is revealed it will rock both of their worlds.
This is definitely one of Penelope and Vi’s best books and was just what I needed to engross me for a few hours. I loved it and would highly recommend it as a get away from it all good time.
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward delivered another fabulously unique storyline in My Favorite Souvenir and I absolutely loved it! This writing duo is one of my favorite and they never disappoint. Matteo and Hazel’s story was sexy and sweet and the slow burn about did me in but their romance was so worth the journey. Their meet cute was so hilarious! This story was just what I needed during this stressful time- it was light and funny and literally un-put-down-able. Every part of their adventure was perfection.
This is by far the best one yet from this dynamic duo. Your gonna love “The Hookers”! Milo and Maddie are too cute and I loved their adventures.
I wish I could give it more than 5 stars!
When you read a book that really captures your attention and all you want to do is go on a trip and you cant, you just live vicariously through the book you read!
This story had so many wonderful elements! It was truly beautiful how both characters meet and how their friendship develops!
I found myself laughing, being envious and just overjoyed at what they go through in certain moments!
I really loved everything about Matteo and Hazel! Are they the ultimate match or will fate decide otherwise!
Hands down the best book to read! The authors have written a story they should be immensely proud of!
I have always loved reading stories by both Vi and Penelope. I loved the journey of friendship between Matteo and Hazel. I like that it was a slow process and not a quick type of friendship. There were cute moments along the way.
You can always count on Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland to give readers a sexy, fun read. My Favorite Souvenir is a fun lighthearted book full of laugh out loud moments with sexual angst and awesome adventures thrown into the mix.
When Hazel Appleton’s life is turned upside down, she decides to go on vacation in hopes of lightening her mood.
When Mateo show’s up in Colorado for a function that was cancelled, little did he know he is about to go on a journey he didn’t know he needed.
This is my newest favorite book. It’s got it all, heartbreak, adventure, hilarious banter, sexy flirtations, second chances and epic indecision. There isn’t a better read out there, so grab this book and get ready to fall in love.
I loved this “by chance” romance because it isn’t a second chance, but more happenstance.
Hazel and Matteo met as “Hookers” and went on the journey of a lifetime. We all know with every journey, there is a bump or two along the way.
Their trip was full of adventure, banter and sexual tension. Their libidos were in hyperdrive making for a lovely dose of first kiss build up, which in my eyes can be some of the best reading in romance novels.
Every trip requires a souvenir and this one is no exception. Milo and Maddie are my favorite souvenir.
My Favorite Souvenir is the newest epic romance by one of my favorite duos, Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland. If you follow my reviews you know how much I love their words and you also know that I am not a fan of reading the synopsis until I have to review. This book is full of adventure and not knowing what it was about made it even more of one to me. Now, the synopsis explains the story perfectly so I will try to make it fast.
Two perfect strangers. Two lost people trying to find their way. One wild adventure.
“Milo” and “Maddie” didn’t need to know each other’s names. They just somehow knew they could trust one another plus they were stuck in the same hotel until the snowstorm passed by. And when it did, they decided they didn’t want to end their adventure. It was time to start a whole new one…on the road. With each city they let the wind take them to the next. They collected souvenirs on the way while they got to know more about each other. But the adventure had to end somewhere. Time for reality. They did make a plan to meet up in three months if they were both ready to let go and start their next adventure. Together. That was the plan anyway…
Omg! This book killed me dead. It’s one wild fucking ride. It gave me every single feel. I felt excited about what they were about to do next. I swooned. I got frustrated. I cried. I laughed out loud. I swooned some more. And I got hot and bothered, I mean…look at the cover! But it wasn’t just about his looks. He is a good man with a huge heart and just wants his Maddie to be happy. And she wanted the same. I am not going to say this is an easy read because it is not but it’s so worth it. Trust your authors.
P.S. This makes me want to go on an adventure. Too bad the only one I can go on at this time is different ways to go from my back yard to my front yard.
Quotes:
“So…no question is off limits, right? That works both ways.”
Maddie raised a brow. “Oh, this is going to get interesting, isn’t it?”
I tapped my fingers on the steering wheel. “It most certainly is, Mads. It most certainly is.”
“I got a five speed with a fat wooden gear shifter. I can park it around back if you want.”
“I’m surprised you put a shirt on before I had a chance to admire you this time,” I joked.
“Yeah, well…” He sighed and put his legs up on the ottoman. “You have nowhere to run tonight, so I figured it wouldn’t be fair.” He winked.
Matteo and Hazel a.k.a. Milo and Maddie Hooker are such a treat to read. I think is my favorite Penelope and Vi co-written book to date. The banter between these two is fantastic.
My Favorite Souvenir was another great read by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. I really liked it. It was a slow burn friends to lovers story. I loved Mateo/Milo and Hazel/Maddie from the beginning. From the chemistry to the fun and flirty banter, these two were just perfect for each other! Definitely recommend!
This dynamic duo does it again! I loved Milo and Maddy and Matteo and Hazel. This book takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. It has all the feels. It was sad, and steamy, and funny. I finished this book in the early morning hours because …well I was hooked on Milo and Maddie Hooker and needed to find out how it ended. The slow burn between the two characters kept you on the edge the entire book. They were perfect for each other. I loved every second of the road trip that Vi and Penelope just took me on!
Lord have mercy! Can I read that again, act like I haven’t read it yet?
This is by far my favorite book by Vi and Penelope!!
When I first started I was thinking “oh man not another one of these” where someone was stood up and going on the vacation ect….what I didn’t expect was THE HOOKER’S!! Omg I love them, how Milo and Maddie kept it up, however they were loosing their control on the inside.
Funny how I’m watching married at first site, and read this after watching like three episodes. Hazel and Matteo could have been the greatest couple ever in the show!
I did ride that emotional rollercoaster! I was happy, sad, mad, down right angry. Yet I laughed so hard I was crying. I was getting “are you ok?” looks from family in the room LOL! I loved their story, all their trips, clarification they received. It’s an awesome book.