Avoiding Amy Jackson

Infamous #2

by N.A. Alcorn

Meet Amy Jackson. An outspoken, raunchy, in-your-face, loudly inappropriate ER Nurse who makes a career out of indulging.

One-night stands have always been her thing.

Commitment and relationships are two words that are not in her vocabulary.

Amy doesn't have dreams of soul mates and white picket fences. She adamantly refuses to even consider the idea of getting married and starting a family. She’s also obstinate in allowing a certain physician to get on her good side…

James Williams. A cocky, smug, too-damn-good-looking orthopedic surgeon who has his sights set on the very feisty Amy Jackson. He is more than intrigued and ready to do whatever it takes…

“I want this woman. I’m the type of guy who will fight for what he wants until he gets it. I will take my time with Amy. I won’t rush her. I will continue to slowly slide myself into her life until she realizes that I belong there. And then…I won’t let her go.”

This is Book Two in The Infamous Series.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Humor, Contemporary, Adult, Romantic Comedy, Erotica

284 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 26, 2014

About the author

Author of the Infamous Series.
The Infamous Ellen James- Dec 2013
Avoiding Amy Jackson- Feb 2014
Finding Lizzy Montgomery- Summer 2014

Avid reader.

Tequila enthusiast.

Smut addict.

Lover of all things inappropriate and perverted.

Reviews

[Alex is The Romance Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that The Infamous Ellen James, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... book #1 in the Infamous Series by N A Alc orn was a total hilarious read but the 2nd book in this series, Avoiding Amy Jackson, Ellen’s best friend, takes funny to the MAX…………..

I couldn’t help falling in love with this character…Amy Jackson is pure lovable. In-your--face, loud, obnoxious, commitment phobic….one-night stands are what she does best…forget relationships, love, marriage and all that white picket fence thinghie……

"Amy was like a teeny, tiny drunken version of the Incredible Hulk. When she didn't get the D, she got very, very angry."

"Shes’s what one would call a total “pottie” mouth…..

But when Dr James Williams enters her life…….how will she be able to resist him….

“I want this woman. I’m the type of guy who will fight for what he wants until he gets it. I will take my time with Amy. I won’t rush her. I will continue to slowly slide myself into her life until she realizes that I belong there. And then…I won’t let her go.”

I enjoyed watching the progression of their relationship.

Also loved catching up with Ellen and Trent again and finding out what’s been going on in their lives……

There were so many hilarious and unforgettable scenes in this book….two of my fav…..Amy wanting to do a Brazilian wax and Ellen in labor and the purple dildo scene at the airport……..what a hoot!!!!
Other quotes I enjoyed…

“I’ve found that the drunker Amy gets, the louder Amy gets…and apparently the hornier she gets, too. She’s brushed her fingers along my crotch underneath the white linen table cloth more times than I can count. She’s now gazing at me with pure sexual wantonness written all over face”.

“ “Yes, Dr. Limp Dick. I think that name suits you well. Extremely well. Don’t you agree?”
“The fact that you even took the time to come up with that tells me one thing…” He pauses, obviously waiting for my stubborn pride to chime in.
“What exactly does it tell you?” I spat out, my irritation rising to new heights.
“That you’ve been thinking about me. A lot. Don’t worry, baby. I’ve been thinking about you too.” He leans in close, too close, and it feels like all of the oxygen has been sucked out of the room.

I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much …..If you are in need of a laughing boost….this one’s for you!!!

[Tessa Teevan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's Live!!!

This book is the tits. After reading, and loving her first book, I had no idea how N.A. was going to top it. But holy hell, she freaking did! In the Infamous Ellen James, you're introduced to Trent's superhero cock, and I was in a book boyfriend fog for days. I didn't think Trent could be replaced, but dammit, I fell so hard for James! He is no Robin to Trent's Batman. He's like the Hulk, Superman, and Captain America all rolled into one big ball of sexy manhood! And Amy? She's just as hilarious as Ellen. In fact, I want to be the Amy to N.A.'s Ellen.

This was me all throughout this book!







Full review to come on release day!

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1/14/14- Eeeeeek!! I have this baby on my Kindle. I have a date with Amy and James tonight!

[Lady Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this story!

I had a crazy bought of insomnia last night, so I attempted to finish this book quietly without waking my husband up.
Needless to say.. I ended up waking him up because I was trying to hold my laughter in. I ended up snorting and literally crying (believe me, this was not pretty).
I think my absolute favorite scene in any book (to date) is the part of this book where Ellen is 9 months pregnant and attempting to do yoga with Amy (her best friend) and Lizzy (her sister). This is the scene that woke my husband up with my stifled laughing, and had me cracking up again when he asked me what I was laughing about in the middle of the night....PRICELESS, and SO well written!!!

This story is about Amy, who is introduced in the first book in this series The Infamous Ellen James. She is Ellen's best friend, roommate, and fellow ER nurse at the same hospital Ellen works at.
Amy is broken, and she deals with her problems with avoidance, being a crass-nasty-bossy bitch, and having nothing but one night stands.

Now meet James.
He's an ex-marine, and now an orthopedic surgeon at the hospital where Amy works.
James meets Amy at a charity golf tournament with Trent and Ellen. After getting to know Amy all day, he would like nothing better than to hook-up with Amy.
A misunderstanding causes Amy to absolutely loathe James.
James decides to try a different tactic. He wants to be 'just-friends' with her.
Once they start to spend time together, they realize they have a lot in common and really like one another.
James is now head-over-heels in love with Amy, and thinks she deserves to be loved and cherished... by him.
Amy starts to fall for James, but won't let herself give into her feelings because she doesn't think she can survive losing James even if it's just his friendship.

Will James be able to get past Amy's ironclad walls?

Read this wonderfully well written story and find out.

[Ann · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars and have to say I'm extremely disappointed in this bk because I loved bk 1 so much. This isn't a bad story or a poorly written one. I just didn't like it. Amy is obnoxious, over the top - too much so, bossy, stubborn and selfish. She refers to the Hero who wants her as limp dick, idiot and asshole throughout the bk. It got old, especially after the 94% mark and the ILY's had been said and she's still calling him that. James, the Hero is crazy about Amy and even holds himself back in the friend zone waiting for Amy too pull her head out of her ass. This mind you takes her until nearly the end of the bk. We find out she has issues very late in the story but even after therapy she's still obnoxious as hell.

I liked James the doctor well enough, but he stands by while he witnesses Amy going into a bar bathroom for a three some, later goes on a date with some guy she doesn't even like, and even takes a guy home from bar all the while James is waiting in the wings for Amy to fall for him. Common sense would say James is a dummy dumb dumb or has incredible patience. Sure he gets tired of waiting and thinks about maybe having sex with someone, but talks himself out of it to wait for Amy to come around. They do finally get their HEA but it was too long in coming.

There are a few LOL moments. The trip to the woods/camping being one of them. And I did enjoy reading more about Trent and Ellie from bk 1. There just wasn't enough to make this the highly anticipated entertaining read I was looking forward to.

[Aliana Milano · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I can't believe you're going to be a mom.... I'm so happy for you dickhead"

"Stop being so damn good-looking and running your hands through your hair like you're on a shampoo commercial. We get it. You're hot. You have awesome sex hair"

" "Sometimes I booty call the delivery boy from China Wok when I'm drunk" - Amy Jackson"

Needless to say me and Amy Jackson could be BFF's. She made me laugh so hard I cried. In front of my sister who was watching a movie at the time. She thought I was drunk. I wasn't.

James - with his "awesome sex hair" - was well... very, very sexy.



I'm not going to go into describing this book cause it's just too funny and has me at a loss for words. I love Amy and I love James and I love both of them even more together. As you may be able to probably tell by now this book is insanely funny and light-hearted but the end does go into some serious and heavy stuff in regards to Amy's past and why she is the way she is. But I still love her. The sex scenes were obviously very hot and I am really starting to wonder where the author comes out with Amy's lines cause even in the middle of sex that woman is hilarious! Oh and whilst I'm at it this book does have a menage/threesome scene for those of you who are into that sorta thing. And for those of you who aren't - well you've been warned; This book has a threesome scene!!!

Anyway I'm gonna go back to reading the lines I highlighted in this book so I can continue to laugh like a lunatic!



This is one of those book I'd recommend to anyone and everyone - romance fan, erotica fan, comedy fan and even action fans (Amy definitely brings on the action) ;)

So go enjoy and laugh and cry cause that is what this book will do to you. Do yourself a favour and go read it! :D

[Tee loves Kyle Jacobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay so I have to admit this book is off the hook! I loved every minute of it and I could not put it down. Dam Amy is feisty and rude and snarky all wrapped up into one. She is a fiery girl who knows what she wants when she wants it and she gets it. With every page she lit it up and had me laughing so hard at times because she was determined to do things her way.

Amy is an ER Nurse who is no nonsense girl on her job and in her personal life. She is surrounded by all these gorgeous doctors and her motto is hit it and quit it. Amy does not do relationships and she definitely does not do commitments. Those two words to her are the devil and she is having none of it. Why do those things when you can have any flavor you want with no strings attached? That is until she bumps into the gorgeous Orthopedic Surgeon James Williams.

James Williams is sex on legs. Good God he is gorgeous and he is a surgeon. He has a brain not just muscles. He sees the feisty little fire cracker Amy and knows he has to have her. He needs her and wants her in every way but he also knows he will have to fight for her in order to win her over. He knows that she doesn't do relationships but he is willing to put in the work in order to have her.

James is patient and bids his time for Amy but will that be enough for Amy to change her mind? Will she open her heart to this man for more than a one off?

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was me when I found out there was another N.A. Alcorn book set to be released:



I seriously cannot wait for this book to come out! So pumped!!

[Leighanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

And the winner is......NA Alcorn!!!!

Absolutely adore this!! N.A. Acorn does it again this book is laugh out loud HILARIOUS!!!! Amy...love her mouth, love her behavior, love her"fuck it" attitude and love her transformation:)Amy's story has so much more depth than I would have ever guessed. Fell in luv with James and his ability to strip Amy of her ironclad walls...definitely my Knight and Shining Armour.

[M. Mabie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My review for this book is the first of its kind for Fifty5Cents Book Blog. I love NA Alcorn, more than a sister, more than a friend, more than Gavin Rossdale... That's a lot!
So, naturally I love her books. Having been privy to the story from its conception, I know these characters and their hearts. I fee like I've spent the last three months with them and I'll miss not having Amy and James phone calls with my best friend about them. Such is an author's life.
This book is the second in the Infamous Series and I loved it even more than The Infamous Ellen James. It's funny- like amazingly funny. If you've read TIEJ, you know.
In this installment, Ms. Alcorn shares Amy and James' story and it's a good one. There is so must meat to it that, you almost forget it's a smutty comedy. Through light-hearted banter and steamy sex Amy and James stole my heart.
And as I'm selfishly busy and way to distracted to give it it's fair cents rating I'll guesstimate... 51¢ That's a big ole five star if you're not familiar with how this works.
I suggest you read it! Fall in love with two more amazingly original characters and the wonderful author that created them. Oh, and hang tight because Lizzy's story will blow your fucking minds!!
I love you, Twatalie.

[Shanna Matheo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay so here's the deal with this book and it's predecessor. It was laugh out loud funny, even hilarious at times, but all that was overshadowed by the fact that I couldn't stand the main character. Don't get me wrong. I love sassy, snarky leading ladies, but I also need them to be smart, sharp and astute in their snarkiness. This chick was loud, crass and emotionally underdeveloped. I couldn't connect. Just not my kind of chick.

And then there's the quality of the writing... While the author is no doubt creative and very funny, this book needed an effing EDITOR or at least a proof read, goddamnit!!! There were so many typos or incorrect use of words, that it really tainted my reading experience and frankly my opinion of the author. Also... just too many useless scenes that seemed designed with the sole purpose of showcasing the author's juvenile love of tasteless potty humour and vast knowledge of synonyms for the word vagina and only succeeding in sinking my opinion of the main character's well... character to even lower depths. I just can't.

[Chu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review Originally Posted at: Book Freak

Rating: 4.5 Stars

I have been working in the hospital for over five years as a nurse, and I think having an ‘Amy Jackson’ in our Emergency Room nurse would either cause a riot or would be a great deal of fun.

She’s greedy and obnoxious, and she has no qualms with letting you know what she wants.

She’s nothing like I have ever encountered. The strength of her character (and yes, of her mouth), blew me away. Outspoken would probably be an understatement. This girl has some serious vocabularies that had me blushing. I don’t think I’m strong enough to utter those words inside my workplace, more so in front of doctors and patients. But her? She can get away with anything. You can’t really hate her. She may come strong, and may have those annoying moments – but she’s one heck of a nurse, and a friend. She makes up for every stubbornness or selfishness she might possess.

Her indulgence? Sex. Lots of one night stand, drinking, and picking up men. She doesn’t do relationships and commitments. She was the here-and-now person rather than the looking-into-the-future type. She doesn’t dream of prince charming, getter married or starting a family. And after what happened on the charity event, there was no way in hell a hot, sexy orthopedic surgeon is going to get on her good side.

In fairness to this sexy, orthopedic surgeon, he was just trying to be a gentleman. He was holding on to his control like there was no tomorrow, and was trying his best not to succumb to the temptation of a naked, drunken lady ready to tackle him. He wanted her, alright, BUT he wanted her sober and he wanted her to remember their night together.

Amy Jackson, however, didn’t take the rejection quite well. James Williams, however, will do anything to have her – whatever it takes. He will take the ‘friend’ route – what he didn’t expect was to enjoy the moment, and see the girl with a feisty mouth, and a sexy body in a different light. He didn’t expect to be smitten with her, and ultimately fall for her.

For months, she haven’t had picked anyone from the bar – how can she when she’s spending every moment with her, ummm… friend. That was so unlike her, she was beginning to change, and it was scaring her big time. This was one of my favorite parts of the novel – when her walls have been invaded, and she was stripped off of her defenses. Despite all her flaws, this girl has emotions, she had been hurt, been through a lot of pain and is still blaming herself for what happened years ago.



And because he’s her friend now – she tries to fight off the attraction and the intense sexual tension because she couldn’t risk ruining their friendship. James had to take it painfully slow, at first, he was quite not sure if she was worth all the effort, but as he gets to spend more time with her, and got to know her better, he stopped questioning. This girl deserves more than what she was getting.

I had so, so much fun and jaw-dropping moments in reading this novel. It's funny, it's naughty, it's simply great. Again, I haven’t met someone like her, even at the workplace. It is always refreshing to come across new types of characters that will sweep you off your feet, and knock some hard senses into you as well as some plots that will leave you in awe. I was glad I came across Avoiding Amy Jackson, and I’m so eager to recommend it to friends.



✪Complimentary Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.✪

[The Book Trollop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dear Mrs. Alcorn,
Can we be best friends??
Love,
The Book Trollop

This is the second book in the Infamous Series by N.A. Alcorn and, so far, it's my favorite.

Avoiding Amy was AHHHH-MAY-ZING!! I was laughing until I was crying, getting irritated with Amy, LOVING James, and I even got a little teary eyed with certain parts... It was all around amazing and the damn thing is covered in highlights from the very beginning to the very end.

While reading, I kept saying "OMG this is my favorite line....ever" then I would read some more and I would say "OMG NO this is the best line EVER.." It continued on until I realized there were a lot of favorite moments, insults, internal monologues that had me laughing until I wanted to puke.

Amy is a very stubborn, vulgar, don't take any shit from anyone, type person but she hides a lot of her deeper feelings behind her sarcastic, vulgar, slutty mask. But in this book we see her change from her slutty ways, to someone who wants to find a deeper connection.

Enter James, he is everything she wants in a man (meaning he is male with a soup can cock). But when he rejects her more than obvious need to fuck his brains out the first night, she turns that lust into angered-filled HATE. This of course, is her mechanism for deflecting her true feelings. She doesn't want to admit, she admires him for turning her twat down when she was less than coherent but it is better to push him away than admit anything, hence the title...
Of course she never counted on James being the master, skilled on patience and time, to get what he wants.

Their eventual friendship is endearing and hilarious, I REALLY LOVED that N.A made them friends first, before anything. But even with their friendship, Amy is still running from him and it is up to James to catch her but even he eventually gets tired of the chase.

I loved that there was more Ellen and Lizzie in this book and it was fun to see the continuing of Dr. Thrust ME and Ellen's relationship. This book is definitely not a standalone, you must read The Infamous Ellen James first, before embarking on the craziness that is Amy...

There really wasn't anything that I did not like in this book, it had every emotion known to man and it made me FEEL it. That is MY definition of a great book, making me FEEL the emotions, even when I want to cunt punt and twat throttle every character in the book, at least aggravation is a feeling that I am sure N.A wanted to elicit.

Plus, the big bonus, is the one handed reading that ensued...
Thanks N.A., my vagina was quite pleased ;)

I give this book a 5/5 and if you have not read this or The Infamous Ellen James then I would get on that, like RIGHT NOW!!!

[Natalie ~ The Biblioholic · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 romantic hilarity stars!! Okay, I'll start off with why I removed a half-star. No spoiler, but Amy lost her little brother in an accident. She blames herself and figures if she wasn't selfish, then he'd still be alive. And herein lies my problem with her. If you're grief-stricken due to your selfishness (her words, not mine), then why would you continue to live your life selfishly? Why wouldn't you let his life and death mean something? Why wouldn't you live your life the best way you could in order to honour his memory? Instead, Amy was a cold, unfeeling, insensitive bee-atch most of the time. She aggravated my nerves because there were so many instances where I wanted to reach into the book and smack her silly upside her damn head. The way she treated James, even after they became friends was disgusting, appalling, and downright disrespectful. I would have left this girl alone!! But there were many times in this book as well where I caught more than a glimpse of the sweet, considerate, kind and loving woman she really was. I wanted more of that and I believe James deserved more of that too. Thank God he was patient and was finally rewarded.

The book was hilarious. I'm not sure what else I can say about it. There were some heartwarming moments, but even these had huge injections of humour. You cannot go wrong picking up this series or adding it to your "to read" shelf. I believe it is a must for anyone who loves to laugh, have sex, isn't dead, etc. Overall, I enjoyed it tremendously and now I'm anxiously awaiting to read Lizzy's book because based on the ending of this one, it is going to be good!

[Angie Tate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy frickin holy..... There are no words. I wasn't sure how NA was going to out do Ellen's book with the funnies or the humor but she proved me wrong. You know its a great book when you get the best ab workout ever without going to the gym. 6 plus stars for this one. Can not wait for Lizzy's book.

[Mo Mabie of Fifty5Cents Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved part two of this series soooo hard!!! Full review to come closer to release.

[Momma Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full review coming with the blog tour but I got a very early copy and LOVED IT. It was A-Freaking-Mazing!

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fucking LOVED it..IBS..yoga..OMG Amy and James are AWESOME..full review to follow! Think I laughed harder during this book than any other

[Sleepless Readmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

[Lustful Literature · Rating 5 out of 5]

**JODIE'S REVIEW**

“Anytime you’re finding yourself questioning your friendship with someone, all you have to do is ask yourself this one question…Would they stand up for you and your rubber cock while simultaneously threatening to raise hell if someone didn’t own up to stealing you giant bottle of lube?”

“If you can answer yes to this question, then that person is f***ing best friend material.”

With that quote right there, I decided I wanted N.A. Alcorn to be my best friend FOREVER!!! Avoiding Amy was tears in your eyes funny!! I read this on a plane and had people beside asking for the title because I was laughing so hard with tears streaming down my face. But this book was also more it got me mad, frustrated and I might have wanted to hit Amy but her humor made me love her more. I also think there is more things highlighted then not, prepare NA Alcorn makes you a highlighting whore. I actually found myself saying I am totally using that line in real life. Honest to God my stomach hurt reading this book.

Amy is a hilarious, stubborn, vulgar and doesn’t take shit from anyone, but she is also one that hides a lot behind her sarcastic humor. In this book we watch her slowly change from her slutty ways, to someone who wants the more.

“I’m a balls-out, in-your-face kind of chick. I haven’t always been this much of an asshole. Okay, that’s a lie. I guess I've always been kind of an asshole, but everyone has reasons for being the person they are today. Everyone has past mistakes, life lessons that shaped into someone they may or may not like. I have my mistakes, my regrets, my accomplishments, and life lessons. I have flaws. I have weak points, but who doesn’t?”

Then comes James, he is everything she wants in a man. Hell is everything I want in man. He is equally as funny, cocky, smug, beautiful and he had a soup-can dick. I mean really what else could a girl want. But after one night when he rejects Amy. The lust Amy had goes right out the window, and turns into HATE. But is it hate or is it that she doesn’t want to admit that he is a good guy?

“James is like taking Ecstasy while on your period. He’s like watching the hottest porn gif you can find while opening a bankruptcy statement. He makes me hornier than a cougar at a high school graduation and madder than a woman who just found out her boyfriend gave her Chlamydia. he makes me f***ing crazy.”

But Amy never counted on James being so skilled at a thing called patience and time especially when he sees something he wants. I LOVED this part, because we watched this friendship full of some of the best lines build into something more. I also loved that we got more of Ellen and Liz in this book and bonus we got to see what was going on with Ellen and Dr. Thrust Me.

“Our friendship is not normal. Most best friends don’t call each other cum twats or find ways to prank each other on a daily basis. Basically, we’re f***ing awesome.”

I do recommend that you read “The Infamous Ellen James” before jumping into the world of Amy. Honestly there wasn’t anything I didn’t love about this book, I was beyond entertained and I was completely connected to each and every character. This is one of those books I will reread again and again. I love a book that can take you from laughing out loud, to so pissed you want to throttle someone. Plus, she gave me James, DEAR GOD PERFECT JAMES.

“I want James. I want him all day, every day, on constant repeat, and I don’t think I’ll ever have enough of him. I LOVE JAMES.”

Oh N.A. also gave me my new favorite word…Scunt.

A scummy cunt. A Scunt. Oh that one will be used in a review soon.

I received a complimentary copy from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Romancerwblog · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 out of 5 stars

Avoiding Amy Jackson was my first N.A. Alcorn book, I had no idea what to expect but when your blog partner tells you to stop what you're doing and just read the prologue you know it's going to be good!

Meet Amy Jackson...she's stubborn, smart, straight-forward, tells it exactly like it is, never holds back, witty, a little bit crazy, and a lot crass. She's not interested in dating or being in a relationship, she doesn't want the men she sleeps with getting to close because you see she thinks she's toxic, selfish and doesn't want to wreck anyone else's life. But that's just it, right there you know there is this sensitive vulnerability to her if she would just open up, let someone in, deal with the past and find healing her life could be so much more...but does she want anything more?

Meet James...he's a cocky, good looking former Marine turned orthopedic surgeon who finds himself lusting after Amy, but one decision to be responsible and not sleep with a drunken Amy has left him her biggest enemy and thus his biggest challenge. He's determined to win Amy over and pulls out no stops in making it happen. But, what may have started out as a challenge has turned into so much more, he wants Amy in his life, he wants to be the one whose there for her, the one who makes her smile and he finds himself in love with every part of her, even that crazy mouth!!! Will she ever allow him the privilege of being more than just a friend?

I have to say I really found myself enjoying this book. Amy's character is completely outrageous, and I don't know the last time I laughed so much when reading a book. Amy and James' story isn't love at first sight, it's so much better, more realistic. While their attraction is there from the beginning, I didn't find myself hooked with the story until the two started interacting as friends. I feel like her thoughts and interactions with James made for a better story than when it was just all about her hating him. Allowing them to really build a friendship and for their feelings to gradually increase from hate/lust to friendship and eventually love (whether or not they wanted to admit it) really provided a strong bond between the two and I couldn't have been more vested in those two and their story.

Avoiding Amy Jackson is completely outrageous and hands down one of the funniest books I have ever read. Full of jaw-dropping moments this story is sweet, naughty and executed with greatness. Time and time again I found myself shocked with the words coming out of Amy's mouth, but at the same time laughing so hard I couldn't breathe! The scenes at both the airport and the delivery room still crack me up when I think back on them! And even though I didn't read book #1, The Infamous Ellen James, I didn't feel disconnected to the story or characters at all. If anything reading this book only made me decided I absolutely had to read book#1 and super excited to get my hands on #3 when it releases later this year. I can say without I doubt I definitely consider myself a N.A. Alcorn fan. You have to give this author and this book a chance, I promise you're in for a good time!

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just when I thought N.A. Alcorn couldn’t top The Infamous Ellen James, she goes and proves me wrong. Avoiding Amy Jackson was everything that I loved about the first book and more!

One of the big things that I loved about Ellen’s book was her personality and sense of humor. She’s inappropriate and foul mouthed and I loved every bit of it. Luckily, Amy’s mouth could stand to be washed out with soap a few (hundred) times as well. She’s quick-witted, a touch bitchy, a lot feisty, and brutally honest.

I’m contemplating the idea of canceling all of my future waxing appointments and just letting my pubes go au naturel. It’s not like it really matters. I’m basically never going to have sex again. I could probably use the cobwebs in my vagina for next year’s Halloween decorations.

Another thing that I loved about the first book? Trent, of course. But James? He’s something else. Dare I say I may have liked him even more than Trent? He was just so sexy, funny, and sweet. James is dreamy!

Their sexual chemistry is off the charts and their banter and jabs are side-splittingly hilarious. Amy can be brutal but she’s so witty and clever that you don’t even feel bad for her target because it’s just too funny!

All of those things aside, this book had a lot more of something that really put it over the top and made it better than it’s predecessor. Heart. It had so much heart and emotion. At one point I was crying for Amy. I never would have thought that the dirty-minded, potty-mouthed nurse would be able to take my emotions there. But my heart broke for her and it really added something to the story that I didn’t even know it needed.

The dam finally bursts. Tears course down my cheeks and I can’t hold it in anymore. I can’t keep it in. I’ve lost control of this one thing I’ve continued to push away. The one thing I’ve refused to face. The guilt and the anxiety and the undeniable sadness are pouring out of me with each salty tear that slides down my face.

With each shaky breath and gasping sob, I no longer have control…

I can’t wait to read more from N.A. Alcorn. She really did a fantastic job with these books and their imaginative characters. I loved every moment of both of them.

[SB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amy is Ellen's best friend and fellow ER nurse from
Book 1. She is a little wild and enjoys engaging in one night stands and she has no intentions of settling down. She has a strong personality and once James, a doctor at the hospital, turns her down because she it too intoxicated, she makes it her mission to hate him. After a while though, James starts to really grow in her and they become really greats friends and any has to keep squashing the feelings she has for him because maybe, just maybe, she may want more...but does he?

This book is a little different from book 1 in that the build up to Amy and James moves much more slowly. The banter and laughing out loud factor however are very similar. This series is cute and I definitely want to read Lizzy's story!

[Noura · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great follow up to the first book. This one is about Amy and the guy who "declined" her offer of smexxy times - and really, it's because he doesnt want to because she was very drunk.

But of course, this is Amy, Ellen's potty-mouthed, stubborn and crazy best friend. She took it as the biggest insult ever, refuses to have anything to do withnhim and DrJames Williams has been trying to make amends ever since.

So he tries the hollywood romance way - by getting her to agree to be friends only. They hit it off as friends and after a while, the friendship becomes quite inconvenient, especially when string feelings start to develop.

Amy is an extremely stubborn, rather selfish and generally insane woman. She spews out scandalous stuff, is gruff and rough with her friends, mostly with James, but she's fiercely loyal and caring with her girlfriends (Ellen and Lizzy, who is a sub plot waiting to be expanded into a whole story in the next book).

James is a very determined and very patient guy (seriously, with the kind of treatment she doles out to him i dont think there is a guy in real life out there who wouldnt just give up on a woman like that). But this is a love story, and Amy is how she is because there is a reason behind it (yes, a bit of history here).

Towards the end things fall into place, still loads of sarcastic and crass remarks and the ending is left wide open for the next installment - Lizzy's story.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fan-freaking-tastic. This book had everything. It was original, hilarious, sweet and definitely entertaining. Without a doubt, this series goes on my favorites shelf. Amy Jackson and her straight forward, no-holds barred, tell it like it is self had me dying of hysterics! My kids think I am nuts for laughing my ass off while reading this book. The nicknames Amy comes up its had me rolling and the dynamic that this author created between the characters worked perfectly. Ellen & Trent from the first book made reappearances throughout this book and their story was continued beautifully. I was beyond hysterical when Dr. Simon made a reappearance. I mean he has to be in every book because his Tourette's induced snippets are too damn funny. If you haven't read the first book I would advise you to read it before reading this one. It will just enhance the readers understanding of the book and it really adds to the hilarity if you have the background from the first book. N. A. Alcorn freaking rocks and thanks to her I have now added two new words to my favorites list.... Slutanese and scunt.

Sooooo looking forward to the third book!!!

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll do a full review later. 3.95 Stars.

In the meantime:

I LOVE the cover. It's GREAT!
Very funny. Several laugh out loud moments.
I loved the slow build up of their relationship.
I loved their chemistry.
I loved having so much info on Ellie & Trent.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Limp Dick.

I had a hard time with her continuing to get physical with others while falling for him. It wasn't cheating so it wasn't a deal breaker, but I still didn't really want to read about it. I couldn't just brush that off, esp since James saw & knew & how bad it hurt him.

Sometimes the humor was trying a tad too hard- most very funny- some just too much. There were a lot of repetitive lines in her thinking. It got a little tiresome. Also a lot of typos, missing words, ect.

The "popping of the p's" in EVERY SINGLE NA BOOK EVER WRITTEN NOW works my hole. Why is that a literary requirement now?

In the end- I would enthusiastically recommend.

[Crazy for Books (Stephanie) · Rating 5 out of 5]

5+ Stars

All I can say is James was a saint. To watch the woman you are falling for go off with other men and still be in the fight... All I can say is WOW. I wish there was a guy who would see past all my faults and still fight to be with me. That would be amazing.

Amy was just as hilarious if not more so than she was in the first book. I would have killed Ellie for waiting so long before needed to go to the hospital. I kept waiting for Amy to tell her it was her own fault. But she was a good friend and was there for her in every way she needed.

Loved everything about the book and the story. Love N.A. Alcorn and her writing. She does a great job of interspersing comedy with serious and emotional moments.

I was behind on reading this series, yet there still isn't a book for "Finding Lizzy Montgomery" yet. What happened? I'm so curious about what happened at the end of this book and what the heck she's doing.

Dang!!!... Need more!

[Debbie · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF at 61%....Ugh! What a far cry from Ellen and Trent's story! I loved the first book and put it in my fave's. I just can't finish this one. I read romance for...........romance which this had none up to the point I gave up. Amy's self esteem was too low for me and I really wanted James to find somebody worthy. When somebody has sex in the bathroom of a bar with 2 guys and takes random strangers home for sex while having somebody like James waiting on her. Um...........no thanks!! I can see this on Jerry Springer or some show like it. Her brother died so she uses this for her excuse to act like a skank and "avoid" relationships. Thank goodness I didn't pay for this one since I have a big credit on Amazon. It did have lots of funny parts similar to the first book. I would have actually enjoyed it if Amy and James had gotten together by say 30% at least. Disappointed!!

[Ezza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow what a book... I'm giving it 4.5 hilariously funny stars

I was really looking forward to this book after reading the first in the series.

There were a lot of laugh out really loud moments I mean when the main character has inner thoughts like

Deep breaths. You will not be the crazy, masturbating, porn-addicted cat lady.

you know it's going to be a funny read and it definitely was.

The only problem I had was that Amy and James took soooo long to get themselves sorted but I know that for their characters this is how the story had to be told. But there were a couple of times that I wanted to slap some sense into Amy.

I can't wait to read Lizzy's story especially after that ending

[Princess Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED Ellen James and I wasn't sure how Ms. Alcorn was going to top the hilarity but she really did in this one. Amy is feisty and stubborn and down-right crude sometimes but I honestly loved that about her. She had me laughing my ass off! And James Williams has some serious patience to put up with her, but I loved that about him. The man is kinda perfect that way. He saw her for exactly who she was and stuck by her through some serious hard times. Harder for him than her that's for sure. I'm not sure how he managed but he did. I was dying for them to get together! And the epilogue was PERFECT. Now I'm dying to know what happened to Lizzy!!!!

[Reese · Rating 2 out of 5]

I prefer book 1 than this one. I was expecting it to be so good because book 1 which is The Infamous Ellen James was so damn good but too bad I was hoping way too much. This story was complicated but yeah I get it why it was that way but ughh it could be better. It gets me so frustrated that I feel like I don't want to continue reading it anymore but I forced myself to because I wanna know the ending. The ending? It wasn't that good although Amy and James were together. The most spoiler of all was when Amy had a threesome with some random guys in the toilet at the bar. GAHHHH! Why do that to Amy?!