Rusty Nailed

Cocktail, Book 2

By: Alice Clayton

Narrated by: Heather Smith

Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

In this sequel to Wallbanger, fan favorites Caroline Reynolds and Simon Parker negotiate the rollercoaster of their new relationship while house-sitting in Sausalito.

Playing house was never so much fun - or so confusing. With her boss on an extended honeymoon, Caroline’s working crazy-long hours to keep the interior design company running - especially since she’s also the lead designer for the renovation of a gorgeous old hotel. And with Simon, her hotshot photographer boyfriend, gallivanting all over the world for his job, the couple is heavy-duty into "absence makes the heart grow fonder" mode. No complaints about the great reunion sex, though!

Then a trip back east to his childhood home has Simon questioning his nomadic lifestyle. He decides to be home more. A lot more. And he wants Caroline home more, too. Though their friends’ romantic lives provide plenty of welcome distraction, eventually Caroline and Simon have to sort out their relationship. Sure, more togetherness is a good thing - but does less traveling and working have to mean the other extreme? Apple pie and picket fences? With this second book in the Cocktail series, USA Today best-selling author Alice Clayton delivers another delicious, frothy confection of a book, shaking up her characters, stirring in laugh-out-loud humor, and serving sizzling romance straight up!

©2014 Alice Clayton (P)2014 Simon & Schuster

Great read, gotta love em' "Fiesty BFF's"

The second book in the Wallbanger Series, was a fantastic read. I love the feisty little group of BFF's and their smexy group of Boyfriends. Funny, enjoyable, and who doesn't like a great group of BFF"S that has your back through the heat breaking times. Gott'a love em'! Great sieries

Funny, Sassy, Light & Flirty

For those of you that enjoy your romance with a side of shtick and a pinch of predictable, Alice Clayton is the author for you. After Wallbanger, I wasn't sure where things could go with Simon & Caroline, but, I liked the direction of their journey in this second book. The narration was a bit of a distraction as usual--breathy at times and completely overacted in other moments; however, it's the writing--that sass, humor, and superbly written 'smex' that will make me purchase any other book in this series without question.

A fantastic sequel!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved seeing Caroline and Simon's story progress! And I loved that she doesn't change for him! Alice Clayton has an awesome writing style and her sense of humor is fantastic!

What does Heather Smith bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Heather Smith does such a fantastic job voicing all of the characters! She has a different - yet consistent - voice for each different person!

Just can't get into it

I've tried. I'm actually a big Alice Clayton fan, but this book has been impossible for me to get into. I'm not sure if it's the narrator or the story. Either way I'm sending it back. I'll try this one in print.

Disappointed

I loved the first one but I cannot stand Caroline in this book. Everything she did was annoying for me. I'm very emotional but she was not lovable at all. Just a spoiled girl and pretty selfish character.

Not as good as Wallbanger

This is a sequel of the very funny Wallbanger. This wasn't as funny and had a strange rhythm. Seemed less focused and somehow wasn't as satisfying.

Blah.. couldn't finish

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I really enjoyed listening to Wallbanger and was so excited to purchase this book. What a disappointment! The storyline, or lack of, was so boring I finally had to quit listening.

Would you be willing to try another one of Heather Smith’s performances?

Sure

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

frustration, boredom, disappointment and upset that I wasted a credit.

Downhill After Wallbanger

Wallbanger was such a great book that I suppose any follow-up was bound to disappoint, but none of the books which come after are even close in entertainment value. I doubt I will be reading any more Alice Clayton but am grateful for what will surely become a classic with Wallbanger.