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I’m supposed to film him. Not fall for him.

I’m Camila Morales—cargo pants-wearing, scrunchie-collecting, videographer to Reece Dare—a growly, tattooed YouTube adrenaline junkie. He’s hot, sure, when he’s not judging me for smiling (calls it a sign of weakness).

I thought rock bottom was editing thirst traps for my grumpy boss, but that was before he got jilted on livestream—and before we ended up sharing one bed at a sensually-charged romance resort.

Two weeks from quitting this soul-sucking job to finally launch my own docu-series.
ALSO Fake dating Reece.

The bonus check? Tempting.
The fake kisses? Dangerous.
The look he gives me when he thinks I’m not watching? Uh oh.

My latest stunt? Fake dating my employee. What could go wrong?

I’m Reece. Internet-famous with 150 million followers who just saw my runaway bride from hell leave mid-vows.

The honeymoon’s already booked, the fans want a fairytale, and so I’m stuck selling one with Camila—the sunniest, sassiest pain in my ass. She challenges me constantly, never backs down, and worst of all? She’s usually right.

I run a media empire with hundreds of employees counting on me, but it’s hard to stay professional at a couples-only resort fueled by massage oil, heavy breathing, and a host named Kai who winks too much.

She chasing a new career. I’m running damage control. But Hawaii might change everything.


Fans of Meghan Quinn will love this steamy, laugh-out-loud romcom featuring grumpy x sunshine chaos, fake dating, forced proximity, and one seriously spicy resort. Buckle up for a tropical mess of lust and laughter because sometimes, love needs a viral disaster to find its happily ever after.

Click now. Paradise, chaos, and fake love await.

426 pages, Paperback

Published April 24, 2025

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MéLisa Ryun

6 books133 followers

MéLisa Ryun is our pen name, and we're a husband-wife duo who've been finishing each other's sentences (and steamy scenes) for nearly 30 years. We left the glitz of Hollywood for the glitter of Vegas. Despite calling Sin City home, we say what happens in Vegas should definitely not stay in Vegas-not when it comes to our scorching hot romcoms.We spend our days in a death match of yoga and joke-writing. It's like we're competing in a bizarre reality show where the winner gets to avoid stepping outside into Satan's armpit. We used to write for Hollywood and YouTube. Now we write books and social media posts. It's basically the same thing, except now our audience can read ¿ Maybe we'll trauma dump about our life in LA in a book someday. Or maybe we'll just keep writing about fictional people with better lives than ours.We write steamy open-door romcoms that'll make your grandma blush and your girlfriends wink knowingly. Our characters? So real you'll swear they've been eavesdropping on your life, with banter as finely honed as a cover model's abs and sparks that'll melt your e-reader. Our mission? To write sizzling chemistry, door-kicking-open steam, and enough beloved tropes to complete a Pinterest board. And the best part? Guaranteed satisfying happily ever after, every time.. Snark. Swoon. Spice!

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Profile Image for Pao Salguero.
116 reviews9 followers
April 19, 2025
"I am now Burrito Reece"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mélisa Ryun takes the meaning of rom-com to a whole new level. Hawaii Can Suck It absolutely yeeted Italy Can Bite Me off the “funniest book ever” throne—within the first chapter. I swear I gained a whole new set of abs from laughing so hard. This book had me quietly cackling (because I was reading it overnight and didn’t want to wake anyone up—major struggle), and I laughed at least three times more than I did during the first book in this HILARIOUS series. And honestly? That’s saying a lot.

Cami and Reece are easily one of the funniest couples I’ve ever had the joy of reading. Their chemistry? Off the charts. You can’t help but root for them. I adored how Cami never let Reece get away with anything—she gave him such a hard time in the best way. Watching them come together amidst all the chaos (and trust me, there was a lot of it) totally made my day. And the chaos? Worth it. It led them to Hawaii and one of the wildest hotels ever. I was losing it with everything poor Reece went through. The man could not catch a break!

This book honestly made history in my reading journey.

Hawaii Can Suck It pulled out all the stops and put me through a full-on emotional rollercoaster. Mélisa Ryun have this uncanny superpower of pulling you right into the story like you’re living it alongside the characters. I’ll definitely be re-reading this one—how could I not go back for another round? Now I’m lowkey terrified (in the best way) of what these amazing authors have planned next, because wow... I don’t even have the words.

Make sure you grab Hawaii Can Suck It as soon as you can—this is one reading experience you do not want to miss.
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114 reviews6 followers
May 1, 2025
This book was so fun to read. The MMC is grumpy (but really not) and the FMC is shy (but really not). Their chemistry is amazing. The secondary characters are laugh out loud funny, the situations are ridiculously funny. But there is so much heart in these characters. I absolutely loved this story and cannot wait to read more from this author duo!
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41 reviews2 followers
April 26, 2025
ARC Review! If you are looking for a book to make you laugh, this is the one. I found myself thinking about random parts of the book and spontaneously start laughing (note co-workers will question you on this and how do you tell them a large Hawaiian resort owner and a YouTube star find themselves stuck in a sex swing together... You just fight the giggles and tell them to read the book).

This story follows a YouTube phenomenon and his camera girl finding themselves on his not-so-honeymoon, at the most sex driven resort you could possibly find. From the sex charged bedroom to the couples bonding activities (enter Fake Dating trope), Reece and Cam find themselves feeling things they have suppressed over their two years together.

Don't let the overactive pulsing showerhead fool you, this book is more than just its amazingly spicy scenes. You have two characters that not only want to better themselves but the world around them. There is so much growth between the two main characters you can't help but root for them both (even if one pisses you off at one point or another). Hawaii Can Suck It, brings solid early-2000's rom com vibes throughout the whole book.
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104 reviews17 followers
June 10, 2025
Hil 👏🏻 ar 👏🏻 ious 👏🏻 I literally lol’d so much! I love a good funny romance and this one definitely delivered. The MCs were very likable and the grumpy X sunshine trope was perfection. Thank you to the author and PR for the ARC copy.
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419 reviews22 followers
April 17, 2025
After reading Italy Can Bite Me, I knew I wanted and needed more! Hawaii Can Suck It is the story of Cam and Reece and did not disappoint. It's spicy, romantic, laugh out loud funny, and even pulled some "oh no" emotions. Thank you Happily Booked PR and the authors for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What you can expect:
•Dual POV
•enemies to lovers
•forced proximity
•fake dating
and more!
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993 reviews42 followers
August 17, 2025
I absolutely loved Cam and Reece. Their banter and chemistry was off the charts. Cam is independent and not afraid to call Reece out. Reece is loveable and protective.
Kai and the resort, so much fun! I was laughing so much at everything that was going on.
When their fake relationship became real, was it ever really fake?, the love and support they continued to have for each other was so good. Reece helped Cam follow her dreams.
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182 reviews23 followers
June 24, 2025
4 stars!

After reading Italy can bite me - which I loved - I was very excited to start the next book in the series. These books are interconnected standalones so you don't necessarily have to read the first one to understand the second.

"The things that frighten us the most are often the ones most worth doing."

In this book we follow Camila, one of the friends of Katie who we meet in book 1. Camila is an amazing videographer who wants to make documentaries, however she works for Reece Dare a VERY famous Youtube influencer.

Reece is getting married to Astrid a beauty influencer and Cam is there videotaping the whole thing. However... Astrid goes live during her walk down the aisle and announces she is dumping Reece. Even though they were dating for years, it was more for the likes, and a lot of his sponsors are not happy with this outcome.

Then there is the sponsored honeymoon trip to Hawaii, Reece doesn't want to go, but his manager is making him, because of the sponsor deal. Also Cam was really looking forward to this trip to Hawaii to enjoy her single status and discover the island. But then the manager comes up with a plan, Cam and Reece should pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend! Eventually Cam agrees to date her grumpy and cold boss, but maybe his behavior was all a façade? Also Cam can't deny the feelings she has been having for him, because obviously she can't deny he is hot!

If you want to read a funny, cuty, unhinged, fake dating romance, then this story is for you!
Profile Image for Louise.
1,106 reviews258 followers
June 10, 2025
(4.25 stars)
Hawaii Can Suck It by MeLisa Ryun grabbed me right from the start. This author team had me laughing and rolling my eyes at the same time. I love their take (take-down?) of the inane influencer culture we have these days. They write such fun (and sexy) rom-coms!

Camila is a videographer who has been working for an extremely grumpy YouTube star of dares and pranks, Reece. The book opens with Cam trying to get set up to shoot footage of their influencer-marries-influencer wedding and I was already laughing at how crazily the church was decorated. Think: bedazzled everything everywhere. She refers to it as a “glitter-pocalypse.” The rest of the book was filled with equally funny descriptions of places and people. Along the way, Reece (who has been trying for two years to deal with his attraction to Camila since he’s her boss) and Camila learn more about each other and fall for the real people behind the professional and/or grumpy masks they’ve been wearing.

Warning: There are a LOT of very spicy scenes in this book, along with the funny ones!

Although this is the second book, published after Italy Can Bite Me, I love that you can read them as standalones. The series is called Hot Mess Summer and the action in this one takes place simultaneously with the action in the Italy book, which I thought was great - so there were no real spoilers for the Italy book, or for the next book in the series, which will focus on the third friend in the CPK trio: Petra.

If you enjoy a romcom, with an emphasis on both the “rom” and the “com”, this series is for you.

There are also some rather serious moments when Reece and Cam visit the destroyed town of Lahaina, Hawaii. And some very strong character development, as Reece tries to figure out a path forward to keep his company going (he worries about supporting his many employees if things go wrong) while trying to move away from silly pranks and stunts toward something more meaningful.

Thank you so much to the author(s) and to Literary Media Tours for the opportunity to read a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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245 reviews6 followers
May 20, 2025
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Yet again, Melisa Ryun took the meaning of Rom-Com to a whole new level with this second vacation romantic comedy of the series!

Hawaii Can Suck It brings us Cam Morales-videographer for a grumpy YouTube star-and her adrenaline-junkie YouTuber/influencer boss, Reece Dare. When Reece’s planned nuptials to Astrid, a beauty guru YouTuber, go awry after Astrid calls off the wedding while on livestream right before walking down the aisle, Reece and Cam decide to still take the flight to Hawaii to capture whatever sponsored content they can. Then, Reece’s agent suggests a way to increase Reece’s views and status after being a jilted groom - fake dating his videographer, Camila Morales. Reece has hundreds of employees counting on him, so he goes along with the scheme and Cam agrees for the money and the hopes that Reece will help promote her documentary-focused YouTube channel she plans to pursue next. She’s planning to jump ship for a new career and he’s doing damage control. Will a romantic, honeymoon vacation in Hawaii change everything?

📝 As expected, this book had me laughing out loud while reading it. The banter and sass from Cam toward grumpy bossman Reece were excellent, and the tension between the two just made the buildup better. Honestly, Astrid, Blaze, and Reece’s agent were the reason this wasn’t 5 stars for me - they are all so grossly “internet people” and so focused on making a buck over being a real person that it just made them completely unlikable for me. Everytime Astrid and Blaze interrupted a moment of tension between Reece and Cam, I just wanted to push them into the ocean or something 😂🌊 All in all though, this was a hilariously sexy vacation romantic comedy and I ate it up! If you haven’t checked out Melisa Ryun, I highly recommend. I can’t wait for the third book of the series to come out 😊 Thank you to Happily Booked PR for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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144 reviews5 followers
May 6, 2025
Really wanted to love this because i absolutely loved Italy can bite me..

I had to DNF at 6% unfortunately due to the authors lack of research.
The FMC Camila is saying she was born and raised in New York. Then goes on to say “my parents migrated from Puerto Rico before I was born”
my eye twitched at this statement. Puerto Rico is a US territory. It would not be a migration, it would be a relocation.
If you’re going to make your FMC Puerto Rican, please for the love of everything DO THE RESEARCH
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359 reviews
May 2, 2025
I loved Italy Can Bite Me so I was really looking forward to Hawaii Can Suck It. It was a very fun, funny, spicy and enjoyable read. Cam and Reese were meant to be together. Thank goodness their fake dating assignment finally brought them together. I also loved that Reese fell first. I will probably never forget some of the funniest parts of this book. Thank you to MéLisa Ryun and Happliy Booked PR for the opportunity to read this book early.
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137 reviews7 followers
August 27, 2025
I'm so glad I got the ability to read this book after loving the first one so much! I have struggled to find a good rom com I have liked so much.

I really loved the plot and the lightheartedness of the characters and plot! Another story that had me hooked from the beginning. I also really liked the background and side characters. They really made the story better with their funny interactions and silliness that made me laugh out loud.
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75 reviews3 followers
May 14, 2025
I received this EARC and thankfully this book has everything that is promised. Spicy scenes with gorgeous scenery and believable characters with passion fuelled days. Rees and Camilla are having the time of their lives in Maui but surely it will all come crashing down when they go back to reality or even earlier?
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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383 reviews35 followers
June 1, 2025
I love this book so much! Reese and Cam have my whole heart. I was routing for them the whole time. I Loved all the drama and adventure! Gives me jackass vibes, YouTube star complete with a dumbass best friend. I mean that in the best way. And don’t get me started on Kai! That guy 🤌🏽💋. I really wanted to jump into my kindle give Astrid a what for!

I got a lot of laughs out of this book. I so excited for the next book!

Thank you Happily Booked PR and Mélisa Ryun for this amazing ARC read!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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300 reviews12 followers
April 30, 2025
And they’ve done it again!! I want to personally express my gratitude to Melisa Ryun for their decision to switch from screenwriting to romcom novels because ….damn their good!!

Reece Dare is the biggest YouTube influencer there is. Camila is his videographer, and the women he’s been trying to avoid for the last two years, because of how ridiculously attracted he is to her. But she’s his employee, so he can’t go there, no matter how much he wants to.

Camila has dealt with Reece’s critiques and unhappiness for two years, and she’s done. No more crazy videos, no more feeling as if she’s not appreciated. She’s ready to take a step for herself, and start filming things that matter. That makes a real difference. She just has to get through the next two weeks.

When things go awry with Reeces contracted wedding, he and Camila are forced into a fake dating scenario in order to save his channel, and all the people who work for him. But when lines begin to blur, will he be able to hide his attraction anymore? And will Camila finally see past the persona he puts on, and glimpse the real Reece underneath?

So good!! Ugh, so freaking good!! I’m a sucker for a “he falls first and hard” trope and damn if Reece didn’t fall hard for her!! I love a little tortured soul moment, pining away for years for her. And then that confession 🥰🥰 New Book Boyfriend for sure. He was adorable with his Tom Cruise crush!! (I don’t blame him one bit lol) And the scrunches 🥰🥰. Bonus points added for the jealous possessive growls lol!!

I love FMCs like Camila. The kind that take not a scrap of BS, who aren’t afraid to call him out, no matter who he is. I loved her sass and the way she challenged him. And the way that she kept up with him!! I loved the glimpses of her seeing the real Reece, and when he gave her his real smile 🥰🥰

Once again, Melisa Ryan knows how to tell a hysterically funny story filled with oh-so-memorable side characters. Can we talk about Kai??? God I was dying!! His sarongs (or lack there of) and all his memorable phrases and words of wisdom 😂😂😂 OMG the first time in the hotel room, with the swing and Reece 😂😂😂 DEAD!!

Blaze has wormed his way into my heart for life. I love an innocently goofy sidekick. But he does need more cardio, less flavored condoms lol!!

The ending, first the shocking twist that literally had me gasping! Then the video, and “I would’ve said yes”!!! And a classic romcom Airport scene …YES 👏👏👏

Last but certainly not least, the shmexy scenes! 🌶️!! Damn these two had some chemistry!!

Need I say it?? I loved it! Waiting very impatiently for Petra’s story (loved the little sneak peak!!)

Workplace romance
Fake dating
Sexscapades
Banter
He falls first and hard
Airport scene
Chemistry
Tropical setting
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64 reviews
May 5, 2025
Okay, first things first, thank you to Happily Booked PR and Mélisa Ryun for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

So, Hawaii Can Suck It is everything!!! I didn’t think it was possible, but I actually loved it even more than Italy Can Bite Me! And considering how much I adored that one, that’s saying something.

This book follows Cam and Reece’s story, and wow! If you’re into grumpy x sunshine, fake dating, and just a dash of enemies to lovers? You’re in for an absolute treat.

Mélisa Ryun has a gift when it comes to settings. Just like with Italy in the first book, Hawaii felt like its own character. The vivid descriptions, the culture, the vibe… it was like I’d taken a vacation without leaving my bed. It’s more than just escapism; it’s immersive storytelling.

And this book didn’t just stay light and funny, it dug deeper. It addressed real-world issues like the impact of natural disasters in places like Lāhainā, blending them into the plot so naturally. It started out laugh-out-loud funny and slowly became this deeply emotional story with characters that felt real.

Highlights? Oh, so many.
🌴The hilarious shenanigans
🌴The swoon-worthy moments
🌴The heartfelt convos, especially between Reece and his mom
🌴And one of the best airport scenes I’ve ever read

And of course, Aunt Deb is back—and still an absolute icon. I swear she’s the woman I aspire to be when I grow up. She adds such a fun, wild layer to the story and I loved seeing her again.

This book is sweet, spicy, heartfelt, and hilarious. It’s the perfect summer read, especially if you’re on break and need a good laugh, a little romance, and a lot of adventure. Even though it’s book 2 in the Hot Mess Summer series, it works great as a standalone. You’ll miss a few callbacks, but nothing major.

If you’re in a slump or just want a book that makes you feel good, pick this up. I’m already counting down to book 3!
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1,010 reviews81 followers
June 2, 2025
Camila Morales is a videographer for Reece Dare. She dreams of filming documentaries about things that matter, of making a difference. But for the last two years, she’s been filming Reece Dare for his YouTube channel as he performs crazy stunts and other things just to get likes and subscribers. This includes his upcoming wedding with Astrid. Then Reece is jilted at his wedding but goes to Hawaii anyway because of his contract to promote the resort. All of a sudden Camila and Reece are now sharing a room, and faking dating. But how much of it is fake?

I really enjoyed this book. It was a really fun read. I really liked Camila. She was my favorite because she didn’t suck up to Reece just because he was a famous influencer. She still gave him hard time and told him how it was. The banter, flirty or not, was really fantastic. It worked really well for these characters and that’s all due to the personality that was written for Camila. The banter would not have worked for Astrid. Ugh I couldn’t stand her. Completely fake and full of herself. I also really disliked Blaze, he just wasn’t playing with a full deck.

I’ve never been to Hawaii, but I’ve always really wanted to go. This book has just made me want to go even more. There were some fantastic descriptions about some of the places there. It all sounded really beautiful. But it also sounded like there’s so much to see and do that can still be an adventure – more than just sitting on a beach all day.

One of my absolute favorite parts of this book is that it brings a real life event into the book – the wildfires that occurred in August 2023 and destroyed Lahaina. I don’t know if the story of the family in the book is true, or it’s a fiction story wrapped in a real life event. Either way, it was heartbreaking. It’s been almost 2 years since the fire and no one really talks about it anymore. But the people of Lahaina are still struggling, the area is still devastated. They still need help.

Overall, a fantastic book!
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483 reviews86 followers
April 28, 2025
⭐ 3
🌶️ 2
🥵 Spicy chapters: 12, 13, 17, epilogue
📚 Tropes/Themes: workplace romance, vacation romance, forced proximity, one bed, fake dating, influencers, boss x employee 
👀 Dual POV 1st person 
🛍️ Available: May 1

💬 Well, I'm trying to think of a way to word this that doesn't sound super bitchy. I... didn't really like this book. Actually I hated probably the first 50% but it didn't seem DNF worthy so I finished it. 

I guess to explain: I don't really enjoy watching weblogs, content creators, influencers, etc and that was a big part of this book. Actually I will often put "-youtube" at the end of my how to searches because I don't want to see a YouTube video and I would rather just read it. Along with that, so much of the first half of the book was over the top and that's not my jam- I don't enjoy Jackass type humor. For example the whole scene when they got to the hotel/their room I was cringing SO hard.

Basically it was all just too much and I hated how immature most of the characters were. It's why I usually don't read HS/college romancea. Cam seemed to be the only adult in the book, everyone else had the maturity level of a 14 year old. 😂I wanted to strangle Astrid and Blaze, and don't get me started on Reece's constant frat boy insta lust inner monologue... 😬

The second half was better; I really liked the part with her doing the actual documentary of Lahaina, and I thought this book is a good representation of how terrible social media can be. The ending is heartwarming- I did legitimately tear up a little bit. I figured Reece would mature by the end and he did... A bit. It was obvious that the over the top vibe was on purpose. 

BUT ALSO Ok, I'm not someone who hates the miscommunication trope but JFC this one was ridiculously unbelievable. 

Idk, I really wanted to enjoy this book but I think it's very much a "not for me".
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371 reviews
May 6, 2025
I had high hopes for this book, having read the one before this and seeing glimpses of Cam and Reece already. I was not disappointed, in fact I think this one may be even better than its predecessor. Hawaii definitely does not suck.

Camila is an incredibly talented videographer whose talent is wasted on producing YouTube videos for Reece, who is always looking for the next big stunt. His latest? He’s marrying another YouTube star, Astrid, to break the internet, but at the last minute, she jilts him at the altar, and he is genuinely stunned. His ruthless manager makes him head out on the pre-arranged honeymoon to promote the resort and ends up convincing Camila to fake being Reece’s new girlfriend, to help him ‘heal his heartbreak’ and win back viewers.

Trapped in the honeymoon suite from hell, that belongs in a low-budget, X-rated movie, Camila and Reece start off badly, constantly arguing but mainly trying to keep their hands off each other, because he’s her boss and they hate each other, right?

I loved the banter between these two; their endless sniping and insulting each other hides a very passionate attraction between them. The build-up is incredible, so when they finally give in to each other, the fireworks explode into something incredible. All they have to overcome is their own insecurities.

I’m so looking forward to the final book, we got a quick glimpse here of Petra and Bryce. Can’t wait!
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84 reviews
May 22, 2025
I received an ARC of this cute rom-com from Voracious Readers Only. I'd been in quite a reading slump and this was the perfect book to get me out of it!

It follows videographer Camila going on a two week vacation with her Youtuber boss, Reece. She was supposed to film his wedding and honeymoon. However, when Reece gets dumped at the altar, they still have to proceed with the Hawaii honeymoon and he's forced to room with her as his ex-fiancee takes the honeymoon suite. Since both Reece and his ex are Youtubers, it becomes a marketing war to try to control the narrative and Camila gets roped into a fake dating plot.

I found this book to be a really cute read. I love that Reece had been attracted to Camila from the start, but had to keep her at arms length since he doesn't take advantage of employees. Camila also has a wonderful support system, her friends and family members are lovely.

Thank you, VRO, for sending me this! I had a great time reading it and am interested in following the love lives of Cam's friends next.
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14 reviews3 followers
June 6, 2025
Hawaii Can Suck It! By Mélisa Ryun 🏝️

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This stand alone series is so much fun you guys🥹 So far Hawaii Can Suck It! is my fave it just made me laugh so much and the main characters were so well developed in my opinion! I typically don’t love Influencers being mentioned in books whatsoever but this was done so well that I don’t feel like the fourth wall aspect is breaking! I also think Astrids character was perfectly annoying and propelled the plot! I loved everyone on the island and the Amour resort 🤭 MéLisa Ryun really gives us a true Rom-Com everytime I seriously don’t know how they come up with such funny scenes🐧🌋😂 iykyk

Cam was an amazing Latina rep and it was amazing seeing Cam and Reece’s internal battles on wanting to change their lives around to follow their hearts💗 Which brought back their passion for filming🥹

This book truly had excellent banter, amazing troupes, and comical yet inspiring moments!🫶🏼

Here’s more on what to expect:
☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🌴 Fake Relationship
☀️ One Bed
🌴 He’s Her Boss
☀️ Awkward Couple Activities

Hawaii Can Suck It! should truly be added to your Summer TBR🤭 and it’s now available on KU!

Thank you so much @melisaryun for sending me this eArc so happy I’m on the arc team! I also want to say thank you for being so understanding about life🥹🫶🏼
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98 reviews
April 29, 2025
After reading Italy Can Bite Me, I signed up for this ARC so fast! I knew I needed more!
Hawaii Can Suck It follows Cam a videographer working for Reece, a YouTuber who does wild stunts for his followers. After being left at the altar by influencer Astrid, Reece’s manager proposes the idea that Reece fake-date Cam during their trip to Hawaii to promote a love resort.
This was a spicy, hilarious read. The situations Cam and Reece end up in during the trip were hilarious. I felt like as Reece got to know Cam more, he fell for her more, but his insta lust for Cam annoyed me a bit. Even though he grew as a person, I didn't like that his default was being rude to her because he thought she was hot. I loved Cam doing the documentary on Lahaina. I also loved how the book showed how bad social media can be with people only doing stuff for the views and follows.
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1,149 reviews22 followers
May 15, 2025
This book was sooooooooo freaking good!!!!

a hilariously good romp In the Hawaiian sun! I laughed so hard tears fell with how funny this was especially our hotel agent Kai who was a mirage of Salvadore from the movie couples retreat! He was the best!

i reallllllly loved how the author brought attention to the Lahaina tragedy. Being born and raised in Hawaii, it saddens me seeing tourists still traveling here with no care for the devastation that happened. I loved how she reminds us of the importance of not forgetting about those still struggling to just live especially with all of the bureaucratic bs delaying any further help.

the sexual innuendos were super funny and I had a blast reading this!
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144 reviews
May 21, 2025
ARC review!! Thank you for the copy!!


One word to sum up this story?? EXTRA!

Extra funny, a bit trash but in the best, comical way and extra spicy. Be ready to sweat while reading it! 🥵

Second book of a very enjoyable series: you’ll find everything you want in a rom com! It was like watching it unfolding before my eyes. I can see it adapting into a movie!
Add some intriguing, particular characters and very comical moments and you’ll be hooked up!

Cam and Reece’s chemistry is so good, really explosive and super hot!! 🔥

It was a great way of getting away from monotony and real world.

3.5 🌟
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111 reviews
May 4, 2025

Hawaii Can Suck It is the second book from the series but can totally be read as a standalone. This book screams romantic comedy and I had so much fun reading it.
It had me literally crying from laughing and it’s perfect to get you in a mood for a holiday.

After her influencer boss’s wedding goes disastrously wrong, Cam finds herself pretending to be his fake fiancée in a couples-only honeymoon resort. Between the resort’s surprises, awkward couple’s activities and spending all their time together and in a room with only one bed, Cam realises Reece might not be the asshat she believed and she reminds him about more important things than views and clicks on his videos and soon their fake relationship starts to feel all too real.

𝕊𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕪 𝕗𝕒𝕧𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕢𝕦𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕤:
“Your ass in cargo pants when you work is art in motion.” I press my lips to hers, drinking in her sweetness. “I will do my best not to stare at it all day”

“How can you make me crave you more and more? I don’t think I’m ever going to be satisfied.”

What to expect:
☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🌴 Fake Relationship
☀️ One Bed
🌴 He’s Her Boss
☀️ Awkward Couples Activities

Thanks to happilybookedpr & melisaryun for the arc , bring on the next book.
136 reviews
June 11, 2025
4⭐️, 4🌶

Was not expecting this to be as adorable, funny and sweet as it was (while also pretty spicy!) I like to throw in rom-coms as palette cleansers between series or dark romances and this one really worked for me. The humor in this is very satirical- making fun of the social media, influencer culture that's focused on appearances vs depth and authenticity. I will be checking out more books by this author!

Tropes/content - fake relationship, "one bed" forced proximity, boss/employee, tropical vacation setting
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993 reviews42 followers
April 30, 2025
I absolutely loved Cam and Reece. Their banter and chemistry was off the charts. Cam is independent and not afraid to call Reece out. Reece is loveable and protective.
Kai and the resort, so much fun! I was laughing so much at everything that was going on.
When their fake relationship became real, was it ever really fake?, the love and support they continued to have for each other was so good. Reece helped Cam follow her dreams.
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455 reviews19 followers
April 21, 2025
I loved this book, it was so lighthearted and fun to read. I loved the characters (well except for one IYKYK), the storyline was different than most I’ve read before.

I really like the writing style of Melissa (and) Ryun. It’s so fluent and so hilarious! I thought Italy can bite me was funny but Hawaii can suck it was even funnier! Can’t wait for Petra’s story!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
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601 reviews39 followers
June 24, 2025
Hawaii Can Suck It is book 2 in the series but can be read as a standalone. I really loved reading this book it was really entertaining and made me laugh out loud a few times. I definitely plan on reading the other books in this series. I really enjoyed the sarcasm and banter between the characters. This book has romance, comedy, drama, and social media influencers chasing views.
223 reviews30 followers
May 14, 2025
Another laugh-out-loud novel by MéLisa Ryun. From the beginning, I loved the dynamic between Cam & Reece. The amount of angst & tension was perfect. There were sweet & spicy moments as well as times when I hated & loved Reece. One of the best boss/employee trope books I've read so far!
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