Pippa Bared All

When Honey Got Married #4

by Ally Blake

A Pippa Bared All

The groom proposed to her eight years earlier, but it was the steamy kiss that Pippa shared with his brother the night she left town that haunted her memories. Now she’s back and sharing much more than just kisses.Bonus story included!

When Honey Got Married...

Nothing was going to ruin Honey’s wedding to the man of her dreams. And she has just the wedding surprise for her beloved groom!

Genres: Romance, Novella, Contemporary Romance, Ebooks

95 pages, Unknown Binding

First published February 28, 2014

About the author

Australian romance author Ally Blake loves reading and strong coffee, porch swings and dappled sunshine, sparkly notebooks and soft, dark pencils.

She also adores writing love stories. Having sold over four million copies of her Harlequin Mills and Boon novels worldwide, she is living her dream.

Alongside one husband, three gloriously rambunctious kids, and too many animal companions to count, Ally lives and writes in the leafy western suburbs of Brisbane.

Find out more about Ally’s books at www.allyblake.com.

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 What A Fabulous Finish To A Series Stars.

Pippa Bared All is the final installment in the When Honey Got married novella series. I have to say that I enjoyed each and every book in this series, and although each book is about a different couple, you do get to know Honey and her groom Brent as the novella’s progress.

Pippa Monthgomery left Bellefleur 10 years ago on the night of her graduation, after turning down a marriage proposal from her boyfriend at the time Brent Delacroix (the groom) and hasn’t set foot in town since. She was also given a leaving present in the way of a scorching hot kiss from Brent’s elder brother Griffin as she walked out the door.

Griffin Delacroix hasn’t followed his families traditions or lived up to their expectations for a while, choosing to move to Boston and start his own business, rather than step into the ready-made role set out for him in the family business. One thing spurred him on and gave him the courage to turn his back on familial obligations, and that was the night he watched Pippa “Pip Squeak” walk out the door to chase her dreams.

This story is hot, Griff and Pippa aren’t afraid to get down and dirty with each other, whether it be in a rose garden or a car, this story is told during Honey and Brent’s wedding and following reception.

The added plus to Pippa Bared All, is you are given a perfect ending to the series in the added novella of Honey Lived Happily Ever After, where Honey gets her own say, and some seriously sexy times with her new husband Brent.

I cannot recommend this series highly enough, each book is roughly an hour or so in length, so perfect for your lunch break or whilst you are travelling, or like me curled up on your sofa while the wind and rain rages outside your window.

ARC provided via Netgalley, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review.

[Susan (susayq ~) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I managed to get this and Nina Tempted the Lord from Netgalley. They're part of a series about Honey's wedding. I have to say, I loved this one as much as Nina's story by Kelly Hunter. I loved how Pippa was really insecure, but hid it so well. She and Griff were cute together :)

I'm going to have to find the other stories in the series :)

[Desere · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Pippa Bared All by Ally Blake who always manages to take normal to extraordinary, tells the story of Pippa, she ran away from it all years ago but she needs to go back and make amends. But now that she is back she needs a little arm candy to draw away the full attention of her actually being present at the wedding event of the year, her arm candy comes in the form of the one man she needs to avoid at all costs I'll-charm-you-right-out-of-that-dress Griff. Years of sexual attraction comes bubbling to the top in a explosive re-union, but if Pippa will stick around this time to live her happy every after is a whole other question, and will Griff let her go again? The author gave the read her signature blow the ordinary up into extraordinary writing style, giving me as reader the unexpected series of events that I have come to love so much form her books. She gave the message of running from people who love and caring what others think will never bring you happiness, laying bare the facts will get you everywhere.

'Travelling on the road to love will build your happiness'
5/5 Star Review

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Sapphyria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pippa Montgomery dated Brent before he and Honey ever even thought of becoming an item. When Brent proposed to Pippa, however, she declined and fled town as fast as her Firebird could drive, but not before being kissed by the man of her dreams on the way out the door. A kiss that has stayed with her for many, many years....even as she made a new life in L.A. and her syndicated blog, "P.S". became a huge success.

Now there's a wedding going on in Pippa's hometown and both sides of the family, the Moreau's & Bellefleur's, want Pippa to join them. She was, after all, friends with both the bride and groom, even living with Brent's family when her own mother had left town. The problem is that most people have the story between what happened between Pippa and Brent completely wrong. A good portion of the guests think she's attending the wedding to steal the groom back, not knowing that she turned him down.

To help avoid the stares, whispers, and looks of pity as she enters the country club, she latches onto the first unpaired male she can find and requests him as her date. Pippa's surprised at who she's with when she looks up into the beautiful blue eyes of none other than Brent's older brother, Griffin. As the two are pushed together, each has memory flashbacks of the interactions of their lives all those year ago. Realizations abound as both Pippa and Griffin re-evaluate and re-assess who they are, what they want, and who holds their hearts.

Pippa's story is my favorite for the When Honey Got Married...novella series. The chemistry between Griff and Pippa is undeniable and written so realistically. The repressed feelings they share for one another break through the surface and change their futures from that point forward. I love the way Griffin and Pippa just settle back back a the comfort zone at one point and then Griffin reverts back to calling Pippa by her nickname. Griffin may be the black sheep of his influential family, not taking the reins of the family business, but moving to Boston and opening up his own, but he credits Pippa for helping him be himself and walking his own path. For that, he gained my admiration and respect. Letting her walk out the door to make her own way and create her own path took a lot out of Griffin and while Pippa warred with it all those years ago, she now understands why.

I just loved the interactions between Pippa and Griffin. There was real emotion, some happy and some raw but all was unabashed. He was flirty, she was nervous. He opened up about his real feelings and she re-evaluated hers. I rooted for them as soon as Pippa and Griffin reunited and walked into the wedding and the story just gets better as it goes along.

A great conclusion to the novella series.

Bonus Story:
This is a cute addition to the series and focuses on Honey and Brent :)

Review copy courtesy of the publisher, at no cost, in exchange for an honest review.

[Jasmyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pippa Bared All is the last in the releases of the short novellas revolving around Honey's wedding. They have all been a riot and seeing how the mesh together over a series of time was a lot of fun. Pippa is the final one to show up for the wedding, and she is the one that seems to cause the most scandal doing it. Leave it to her to show up in a too revealing black dress for a wedding! But the one she ran away from thinks it's just perfect - and he's determined not to let her run away again.

Pippa was wonderful - the girl from the wrong side of the tracks that somehow managed to become friends with the popular crowd. Griff is the rich bad boy that refused to fall into the mold his parents made for him. They are the perfect couple. It's all wrapped up with a really short story about Honey on the way to her honeymoon. It was the perfect happy ending to follow up with all the rest.

*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*

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[Rosemary K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pippa Montgomery ran away from Bellefleur after she refused a marriage proposal from Brent Delacroix. After all she loved his brother Griffin. Now she's back to see Brent marry Honey Moreau. People think she is their to break up the wedding. They couldn't be more wrong. She has come for closure. What will happen when she sees Griff? She has never forgotten him. Is there a chance for a HEA? This is the final novella in the When Honey Got Married series. I loved to see all the pieces come together. Characters from the previous stories made cameo appearances though Pippa and Griffin take center stage. They are well matched. Both are determined and willing to take a chance to reach their goal, but they are afraid to trust their heart. They are such a passionate couple. I wanted them to get their forever love. The story is well written and the dialogue is snappy. Ally Blake has done a wonderful job. This was such an enjoyable read. It was a perfect way to relax and unwind.

[Amy H · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review..


O.K. i am finally starting to SLOWLY get caught up on my review books!!

this book was a great quick read. It is about a girl name Pippa who left her old life to start a new one. she is a famous blogger for young teens and is doing really well. She got invited to a wedding back home so she has to face her old problems..

an old boyfriend is marrying and ex best friend. and to top it off the old boyfriends brother has a past with her as well...

Pippa will have to play nice with her old best friend honey while putting all the rumors at bay for her old boyfriend brent. But when a kiss gets pretty heavy she doesn't know if she can run anymore

[Mariel Hoss · Rating 4 out of 5]

***ARC from NetGalley in Exchange for an honest review***

The last novella in the Honey Got Married anthology ties up the series with a nice white bow. Pippa, the groom’s one-that-got-away, is back in town and everybody thinks she is there to re-claim her one old boyfriend away from the bride-to-be and her best friend. Pippa is finally standing up to the decisions she made a long time ago and to show her support and love for not only the bride and groom but to their families as well…and maybe find out if the grooms brother can still turn her head. A love interrupted kind of story where love finally finds its right way after 10 years. Sweet and spicy. And getting a glimpse of the bride and groom with their happy ever after was great!

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Pippa Bared All was the last novella in the Honey Got Married anthology and I really enjoyed it.

Pippa's and Griffin's love story was heartwarming and very touching.
Griffin had let Pippa walk away from him once ten years ago and he wasn't about to let that happen again. Could he convince her of his love and that belonged together?

In this novella we are also given a short novella of Honey Lived Happily Ever After, Honey is finally married to the man of her dreams and has some hot and sexy times with her husband in the back of the limo, a very nice way to start married life ;P

Thank you Netgalley and Entangled Indulgence for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every book in a series holds some appeal. For example the first book is meant to draw us in...the second book is to makes us want more by offering a conclusion in the trilogy. The third is the grand finale. Its finally character explosion builds on the already sizzling chemistry of the previous characters. Pippa and Griff gave us our HEA with a chemistry which exploded! It highlights hope upon a learner lesson. I can't wait to share with my family and friends how wonderfully written and descriptive this series was. I recommend to anyone who loves hot men with a soul as brilliant as the hope diamond.

[Catherine Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

The town is all up in arms over Honey and Brent’s wedding. It’s the biggest event in years. Everyone is coming back for it. Everyone including the groom’s older brother and ex girlfriend. And the whole town is expecting trouble from them. And trouble they shall get. This is part of the series of stories around Honey and Brent’s wedding. While each story stands beautifully on its own, reading the entire series together takes each story from great to completely awesome. I love the way the stories overlap without ruining each other.

I received this book via NetGalley from Entangled Publishing in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Gloria Herrera for As You Wish Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is just an enjoyable novella. Pippa has to come back to her hometown to appear at her ex boyfriend's wedding and wish the newly weds good luck. This would be impossible she thinks when she still is carrying a torch for him.

Talk about a southern town going nuts! Pippa shows up in a black dress, dressed to hilt and showing a lot of skin. The gossips are all blabbing.

As our story evolves, Pippa grows to realize what her real feelings are. All with the help of Griff. Let me tell you, that is one hunk of man I would not mind kissing myself.

Enjoy this delightful story!

[Meagan Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Out of all the When Honey Got Married novella's, this one is without a doubt my favorite! I was a little worried that Pippa might try to stop the wedding, considering the fact that the groom had once proposed to her. I thought it was hilarious how she was sort of thrown together with his brother, who she had always had a thing for. The chemistry between them was burning up the pages!

I was surprised when I got to the end of the story & discovered that there was more! Telling things from Honey's perspective was perfect & I loved the story! It was the icing on the cake!

[Mikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed this book. Wished it would have been longer. There seemed to be places where more story would have made it excellent, but with short books, the reader feels duped. I wanted to know more about them, more present. Their relationship seemed to flourish when there was dialogue, too bad there wasn't enough. I wanted to know about Griff and his family, especially. Brent. The decisions that Griff had made seemed to have shaken up everyone yet there was no involvement from them.
The ending was terrific! Just what I wanted to know about Brent and honey. Thanks for that.

[CassandraG · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pippa Montgomery finds herself going to her sister’s wedding to get her guy back. She’d get him back despite the fact the guy’s is the one marrying the sister and that she’d be the talk of the wedding party. She didn’t let that phase her until she met up with Griffith Delacroix, the brother of the groom in question. Griff actually wanted Pippa and had for a long time. She just didn’t see it until the time was just right. It was just the perfect length and a nice quick sweet read with very likeable characters you’ll enjoy.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the final installment in the Honey Gets Married series in which we meet the groom's former lover. This is a series of intertwined short novellas and I don't recommend it as a stand alone. However, the simple plot, engaging main characters and interesting supporting characters make this an easy read. It furnishes a perfect ending to the series in the added novella of Honey Lived Happily Ever After.
*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

[Megan Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book held my attention all the way through and it was the most beautifully written, sweetest and romantic, strong feels of a story i ever read. I wasn't even surprised that she realized that her saviour is Griffin because i was expecting it was him but i did shout out i know it out loud though. I can't wait to read Brent and honey's story next!

[CL · Rating 2 out of 5]

Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

[Priscilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book. Liked the bonus read added at the end. Must say though, Pippa kinda drove me nuts. Didn't bother me enough to not finish or enjoy, though.

[Fiza · Rating 2 out of 5]

*Net Galley*

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars