Looking for the perfect mix of smart, sexy, and sassy? Mai Tai’d Up continues New York Times bestselling author Alice Clayton’s Cocktail series, which began with Wallbanger and continued with Rusty Nailed and Screwdrivered.
The gossip mill in the seaside community of Monterey is churning about Chloe Patterson, the newcomer who is starting a sanctuary for rescued pit bulls. It’s rumored that she’s a former beauty queen (true) who ditched her fiancé the morning of their wedding (also true). And that while she’s not looking for a new man, the good-looking local veterinarian has his eye on her. Absolutely, positively true.
When Lucas Campbell isn’t at the family veterinary clinic, he’s paddle boarding in Monterey Bay. Recently single, he’s definitely not in the market for a new relationship, but he still can’t resist taking a second, third, and fourth look at the recent arrival of Miss Golden State.
Neither Lucas nor Chloe has any interest in being tied down. Being tied up, however—now there’s a thought. But are a few Mai Tais, a moonlit night, and the music of Frank Sinatra enough to allow them both to forget their past? Let’s hope Ol’ Blue Eyes knows what he’s doing.
Mix one part tiki, one part kinky, and a splash of old black magic matchmaking, and it’s time to be . . . Mai Tai’d Up.
Series: Cocktail #4
Release Date: December 2nd 2014
Publisher: Gallery Books
Source: Provided by Publisher
Reviewer: Joelle
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Mai Tai’d Up is the first book in Clayton’s series that I have read. It is Chloe and Lucas’s story. It is full of references to the awesome mid-century house that Chloe’s family owns–complete with tiki bar and a sound system that blasts Frank and Dean, which I LOVED.
The story begins with Chloe callling off her wedding, much to her mother’s chagrin. She escapes to their family ranch in Monterey. While there, she rediscovers her true passion for rescuing unwanted/abused dogs. She turns the ranch into a pitbull rescue.
In the process, she meets Lucas: a local veterinarian who also happens to be hot! Lucas was left at the altar by his high school sweetheart, so both he and Chloe are reluctant to be anyone’s “rebound”. Thus, it takes a long time for these two to get beyond the flirting!
I enjoyed this book, although there was an element of predictability to it. I would recommend this book, especially if you have read Clayton’s other books in the series. Cheers!
