Making Up
By Helena Hunting
- Release Date: 2019-07-16
- Genre: Contemporary Romance
Description
A new standalone, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting.
Cosy Felton is great at her job—she knows just how to handle the awkwardness that comes with working at an adult toy store. So when the hottest guy she’s ever seen walks into the shop looking completely overwhelmed, she’s more than happy to turn on the charm and help him purchase all of the items on his list.
Griffin Mills is using his business trip in Las Vegas as a chance to escape the broken pieces of his life in New York City. The last thing he wants is to be put in charge of buying gag gifts for his friend’s bachelor party. Despite being totally out of his element, and mortified by the whole experience, Griffin is pleasantly surprised when he finds himself attracted to the sales girl that helped him.
As skeptical as Cosy may be of Griffin’s motivations, there’s something about him that intrigues her. But sometimes what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas and when real life gets in the way, all bets are off. Filled with hilariously awkward situations and enough sexual chemistry to power Sin City, Making Up is the next standalone in the Shacking Up world.
Reviews
Funny and all the feels!
5By Lacie Romano4.5 Stars! I great book where opposites attract! Lots of humor, heat, and I loved how these two quirky characters found their way. I love that the setting is in Las Vegas and certain phrases always made me smile and rang true in my own life. I love how there are life lessons in this book too! How many don't do "touristy" things in their own backyard, don't judge someone based upon their age/income, and how opposites can and do attract. Cute and fun, this is a fantastic summer read!Griffin and Cosy are GOALS
5By XOXO MiSS JESSiEAs mentioned in my review of Shacking Up, I knew I wanted to read them, but I wanted to sit down and read uninterrupted. So when the opportunity arose, I sat down and read this one, cover to cover, in 3 hours... then I sat down and read the next one cover to cover in another three hours. 48 hours later, I read all five books in the series so far, this one included (two days after it was released). I love Helena Hunting's writing style, but this book particularly did it for me because she added a bunch of layers that are not typical in a romance novel. There's romance (duh!) but I've never read a book that incorporated romance in the Grand Canyon, there's betrayal, and love, and broken-hearts, and lots of travel with I love. Cosy and Griffin go through an emotional ride, but every page of this book is worth it for the amazing ending. Additionally, Hunting brought in supporting characters that I am dying to get to know more about! Hopefully, I will in future books...Hilarious!!
5By Laura__FYou know a book is going to be hilarious when it open in a sex toy shop and Making Up definitely did not disappoint!! Griffin and Cosy's story was so funny!! Age gap isn't usually my jam but I thought this book was everything!!! The connection between these two was pretty instant considering their weird first meeting: her working at a sex toy shop, him buying a bunch of weird stuff for a bachelor party. I snort laughed my way through this entire book but there was definitely some angst that balanced this story perfectly. Even though Making Up is the 4th book in the Shacking Up series, I definitely think it can be read as a standalone but you need Bane, Lex, and Pierce in your life. If you've read the first three books in this series then you know that Armstrong is the actual worst. Making Up made me hate him even more and wish that he would just fall off the face of the Earth. He has to get his comeuppance sooner or late but I'd really like it to be sooner. Fingers crossed it happens in Handle with Care!!!Cosy and Griffin are Love
5By nfagnaniHelena Hunting never disappoints with her amazing stories and characters. Cosy and Griffin are no exception, Cosy is quirky and unapologetic about who she is. She’s completely confident in her own skin. Griffin is sexy and sweet and a little bit awkward. He sticks his foot in his mouth a lot but you have to forgive him! Their meet Cute in chapter one is adorable and lets you know from the beginning, you’re going to love this couple. Helena gave us a couple of angst causing twists but it’s alk delivered with her signature humor. I’ve loved all of the Shacking Up books but Cosy and Griffin have now moved to the top of my favorite list. Don’t miss it, I promise you’ll love it!A Blissful Read
5By DoingthisforcoinsssssdzzzzzGriffin and Cosy are an amazing pair. Their story begins in an adult toy store when he’s in charge of gag gifts for a bachelor party and she’s the sales associate who helps him. He’s definitely out of his element and terribly embarrassed while she’s highly amused and gleeful at the commission she’s going to make on this sale. Cue instant attraction. This is a very romantic and sometimes angsty courtship with a swoon worthy hunk and a spirited beauty, and one that you’ll want to read again and again.Great Book!
5By Palmera83Making up was a fabulous romantic comedy and a great addition to the Shacking Up series! Once again Helena show you, she has a way with words that will have you captivated!Loved it
4By SashaerrI just adore a sweet and swoony romance and I can always count on Helena to deliver just that. Making up was the perfect amount of funny, sexy and angsty. A feel good romance trifecta if you will. Both Griffin and Cosy were charming. I loved their quirky banter and the overwhelming chemistry they had. Cosy is exactly the kind of heroine I like to read about, she’s funny, confident and focused on what she wants. I loved the take on her past romances. She’s not exactly an innocent but she’s not naive about things either. I know people love the bad boys in romance, I however tend to love the good guys in books. Griffin was such a great character. He was romantic, respectful and he fell hard for Cosy. His past has left his heart a little bruised, but he never stopped trying to show Cosy how much he cared for her, or how important she was to him. This one gets all of the heart eyes from me. Opposites attract is always such a fun trope to read and with Huntings fabulous spin, it is easily a new favorite.Cosy & Griffin deliver sexy fun!
5By mj_tothGriffin never expects that he will need to visit a sex shop for his friend’s bachelor party but what really surprises him is Cosy, the store associate that helps him with his shopping list. Cosy is a breath of fresh air, she knows what she wants and is going for it which includes college and random trips to go explore the country. She loves to travel without a plan and just experience life. For Griffin, this is a challenge while being invigorating. He loves her approach to life and openness that she shares with him. When he ventures back for a date, will Cosy break the rule of not dating customers? Cosy is attracted to Griffin, he is sexy and smooth yet a little unsure of himself. She never expects him to return so will she take a risk when he does? I had so much fun with this couple. Cosy keeps Griffin on his toes, well she kept me on my toes, I never knew what she was going to say next and her perspective on life is endearing. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.This Book Makes Me SO Happy!
5By coffeegoddesstmkOkay, romance lovers, can you keep a secret? Although I have happily promoted Helena Hunting and her books for a very long time, MAKING UP is actually the first book of hers that I have read. Yes, it's true... *ducks and runs* Why, I don't know, because now I am now kicking myself and wondering what in the actual heck I was thinking. As this was my first time in Helena World (see above), I wondered whether the book would work for me. Let me offer a resounding 'YES!' This book can totally be read as a standalone, and, while characters from other books do make an appearance, there's plenty of back story offered here for it to make sense. And, you know, whet our appetites to get the heck caught up with the rest of the Shacking Up world. MAKING UP is just the kind of book that I want to find on my book pile again and again and again. What a delightful read this book was! I fell in insta-love with both Cosy and Griffin, and absolutely inhaled their story. Awkward, sexy, funny, these two are a match made in heaven, and seeing them get from start to finish could not have been more fun. Any book that can leave me with a smile on my face and a love for characters that will have me reading the author's other books is a win for me. 4.5 stars and a must-read recommendation for MAKING UP. Get it. Read it. Love it.A fantastic read!
5By mpatane5I devoured this read. I really enjoyed this age-gap forbidden storyline with a few twists. I was hooked from the beginning with Cosy and Griffin‘s banter. Their chemistry is scorching hot and I didn’t want to put it down. Definitely a must read in this series. I highly recommend this book.
