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Chase Me
College drop-out, Roxy Cumberland, moved to New York with dreams of becoming an actress, but her dwindling bank account is quickly putting the kibosh on that fantasy. To make some quick cash, she signs up to perform singing telegrams. Her first customer is a gorgeous, cocky Manhattan trust-funder if she ever laid eyes on one. And what could be more humiliating than singing an ode to his junk, courtesy of his last one night stand? Maybe the fact that she’s dressed in a giant, pink bunny costume...
After a night out to celebrate winning his last case, lawyer Louis McNally II isn’t prepared for the pounding in his head or the rabbit serenading him from the front door. But the sassy wit and sexy voice of the girl behind the mask intrigues him, and one look at her stunning face—followed by a mind-blowing kiss against his doorjamb—leaves Louis wanting more.
Roxy doesn’t need a spoiled rich boy who’s had everything in life handed to him on a Tiffany platter. But there’s more to Louis than his sexy surface and he’s determined to make Roxy see it...even if it means chasing her all over NYC.
After a night out to celebrate winning his last case, lawyer Louis McNally II isn’t prepared for the pounding in his head or the rabbit serenading him from the front door. But the sassy wit and sexy voice of the girl behind the mask intrigues him, and one look at her stunning face—followed by a mind-blowing kiss against his doorjamb—leaves Louis wanting more.
Roxy doesn’t need a spoiled rich boy who’s had everything in life handed to him on a Tiffany platter. But there’s more to Louis than his sexy surface and he’s determined to make Roxy see it...even if it means chasing her all over NYC.
272 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 17, 2015
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Tessa Bailey
110 books67.1k followersNew York Times Bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own, so she focuses those efforts on stubborn, fictional blue collar men and loyal, lovable heroines. She lives on Long Island avoiding the sun and social interactions, then wonders why no one has called. Dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk,” by Entertainment Weekly, Tessa writes with spice, spirit, swoon and a guaranteed happily ever after. Catch her on TikTok at @authortessabailey or check out tessabailey.com for a complete list of books.
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March 20, 2015DNF at 70%
I was gonna try and finish this but this was a waste of my time. My eyes hurt from all the eye rolling! I'm a huge TB fan but I'm sorry this was her worse book to date.
Hero: one kiss turned him from manwhore to wanting more
Heroine: didn't like her (at all)
Romance: insta lust
Banter: felt forced
Humour: tried too hard to be funny
Side characters: annoying (all of them)
Phew glad I got that out my system. Now moving on...
I was gonna try and finish this but this was a waste of my time. My eyes hurt from all the eye rolling! I'm a huge TB fan but I'm sorry this was her worse book to date.
Hero: one kiss turned him from manwhore to wanting more
Heroine: didn't like her (at all)
Romance: insta lust
Banter: felt forced
Humour: tried too hard to be funny
Side characters: annoying (all of them)
Phew glad I got that out my system. Now moving on...
March 24, 2015
4 Chasing Stars.
When Roxy, New York resident struggling to make it in the acting world, finds herself with no money and no acting prospects, she does what every girl in her situation does: finds her job. In her particular case, the job is doing singing telegrams. Her first job is to dress as a giant pink bunny and go to one guy’s home singing an ode to his penis, hired by one of his one-night-stands.
When Louis sees one gorgeous girls dressed as a bunny at his front door he immediately becomes interested. After the strange encounter ends in a kiss he becomes obsessed. In her chase for Roxy they both see despite living in the same town, is almost as they lived in different worlds. And when their differences become too much, can they make it work?
I’m seeing a lot of mixed opinions about this book, but I found it hilarious. It wasn’t Tessa’s greatest book so far, I’ll give you that. But it was engaging, absolutely funny, romantic and steamy. And despite being technically NA, it didn’t feel like it. What put me off a little was the ending, it felt rushed and after all the drama leading to it, we needed more from the end. I understand we’ll see more of them on the following books, but still.
However, if you’re in need of a fast-paced, sexy and funny romance, this is a good choice.
Rating: 4 Stars.
Characters Development: I didn’t particularly liked Roxy. I understood she was constantly struggling, but her struggle could sometimes be easily confused with bitchiness. Louis was a sweet. Yes, there was a bit of insta-attraction and insta-obsession, but he was so sweet and sexy it’s impossible not to like him. I liked the supporting characters, it’s pretty easy to see where the next books are going, but still, I want to read them.
Steam: Hot.
Sensible Subjects:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
When Roxy, New York resident struggling to make it in the acting world, finds herself with no money and no acting prospects, she does what every girl in her situation does: finds her job. In her particular case, the job is doing singing telegrams. Her first job is to dress as a giant pink bunny and go to one guy’s home singing an ode to his penis, hired by one of his one-night-stands.
When Louis sees one gorgeous girls dressed as a bunny at his front door he immediately becomes interested. After the strange encounter ends in a kiss he becomes obsessed. In her chase for Roxy they both see despite living in the same town, is almost as they lived in different worlds. And when their differences become too much, can they make it work?
I’m seeing a lot of mixed opinions about this book, but I found it hilarious. It wasn’t Tessa’s greatest book so far, I’ll give you that. But it was engaging, absolutely funny, romantic and steamy. And despite being technically NA, it didn’t feel like it. What put me off a little was the ending, it felt rushed and after all the drama leading to it, we needed more from the end. I understand we’ll see more of them on the following books, but still.
However, if you’re in need of a fast-paced, sexy and funny romance, this is a good choice.
Rating: 4 Stars.
Characters Development: I didn’t particularly liked Roxy. I understood she was constantly struggling, but her struggle could sometimes be easily confused with bitchiness. Louis was a sweet. Yes, there was a bit of insta-attraction and insta-obsession, but he was so sweet and sexy it’s impossible not to like him. I liked the supporting characters, it’s pretty easy to see where the next books are going, but still, I want to read them.
Steam: Hot.
Sensible Subjects:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
September 21, 2020
2.5/5 stars.
December 28, 2022
I’m a big Tessa Bailey fan but this one was sadly only okay for me. Not as good as her most recent books.
April 25, 2020
De rápida y fácil lectura, me he divertido leyendo este libro. La relación entre ellos y cómo se desarrolla es muy graciosa y sexy y los dos protagonistas me caen muy bien (los abdominales asequibles de Louis son un extra). Y aunque no cambiará mi vida y hay algunas incongruencias -como ella pasa de estar sin un duro y preocupadisima x ello a dejarle de importar??-, lo recomiendo para pasar un buen rato sin sufrir. Le doy un 3,5
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August 31, 2016DNF @24%
I don't feel bad at all,
Thanks to the br ladies for leaving me awesome spoilers! I blame Will for this.
I don't feel bad at all,
Thanks to the br ladies for leaving me awesome spoilers! I blame Will for this.
April 20, 2024
Tessa Bailey writes some really fun romcoms and this was one of them. Roxy is a strong female main character trying to make a name for herself as an actress in New York but when she’s faced with being excited or stripping, she has to make some tough choices. She decided to take a singing candy gram in the meantime for a quick payday, its here she learns that most of the business brought in is through strip parties. Roxy isn’t that desperate yet and ended up singing a ballad to a drunk guys “area” as a bunny. From this moment Louis is in love and becomes obsessed with tracking Roxy down. Roxy does her best to fly under the radar and stay clear of him, but things don’t go to plan.
This book was a lot of fun and it was really cute. I loved how strong-willed Roxy was, but maybe a little too much at times. However, I found her utterly relatable because I too am a little too strong willed at times. There are a lot of laugh-out-loud moments and I love when books make me do this. It’s just so much fun. I’m also a sucker for a he falls first story and this one fits the bill. Louis was a great character, he was a jerk at times, but not in a mean or malicious way, and his sisters were the perfect supporting characters.
I’m excited to read the rest of this series!
This book was a lot of fun and it was really cute. I loved how strong-willed Roxy was, but maybe a little too much at times. However, I found her utterly relatable because I too am a little too strong willed at times. There are a lot of laugh-out-loud moments and I love when books make me do this. It’s just so much fun. I’m also a sucker for a he falls first story and this one fits the bill. Louis was a great character, he was a jerk at times, but not in a mean or malicious way, and his sisters were the perfect supporting characters.
I’m excited to read the rest of this series!
March 20, 2015
Well, I'm finished with the book, & I have to be honest with you all: I did NOT like it.
It was just one cliché after another.... Furthermore, I feel as if I'm suffering from a major case of whiplash. The reader gets jerked back & forth throughout the entire book— the heroine wants the hero, then she cuts him off, then she wants him again, then she cuts him off again. THIS REPETITIVE & TEDIOUS CYCLE CONTINUES FOR 99% OF THE BOOK. It would have been nice if the author had mixed things up a bit, but instead the plot was just so predictable.
I'm not typically a fan of epilogues, but if any book needs an Epilogue, it's THIS one. The novel ends on such an abrupt note. Imagine being jerked back & forth throughout the ENTIRE novel... and then very suddenly, everything just STOPS. HEA. The End.... It was jarring. In short, I thought that the novel was poorly paced, & that the writing lacked fluidity. I'd use the word "choppy" to describe much of the sentence structure & the story's flow, in general.
To say that I'm disappointed in this novel would be an understatement. I loved the beginning (and the opening scene, in particular); however, everything plummeted rapidly from that point onward.
*2/5 stars*
It was just one cliché after another.... Furthermore, I feel as if I'm suffering from a major case of whiplash. The reader gets jerked back & forth throughout the entire book— the heroine wants the hero, then she cuts him off, then she wants him again, then she cuts him off again. THIS REPETITIVE & TEDIOUS CYCLE CONTINUES FOR 99% OF THE BOOK. It would have been nice if the author had mixed things up a bit, but instead the plot was just so predictable.
I'm not typically a fan of epilogues, but if any book needs an Epilogue, it's THIS one. The novel ends on such an abrupt note. Imagine being jerked back & forth throughout the ENTIRE novel... and then very suddenly, everything just STOPS. HEA. The End.... It was jarring. In short, I thought that the novel was poorly paced, & that the writing lacked fluidity. I'd use the word "choppy" to describe much of the sentence structure & the story's flow, in general.
To say that I'm disappointed in this novel would be an understatement. I loved the beginning (and the opening scene, in particular); however, everything plummeted rapidly from that point onward.
*2/5 stars*
June 16, 2017
***3.5***
Cuando iba por el 55% de este libro, estaba segura que sería un 5 estrellas. Yo ya estaba enamorada de Louis así que como que ya solo me importaba conocerlo más hahah.
Louis es genial, cómico, sexy as hell y un seductor consumado. Es de esos players totales que leemos en los libros pero que terminan siendo de las mejores parejas. ❤
Rox es amor, esta chica a pesar de todas las cosas que ha pasado es pura y vibrante luz. No hay otra forma de describirla. Es como si estuviera llena de energía y positivismo.
La historia fue singular (demasiado) y es lo que más me gustó, porque me sorprendió y divirtió a partes iguales. Pero en cuanto en este libro se involucra el factor "S" se me chafó la lectura.
Las escenas de sexo no me gustaron. Nada. Me cambiaban la forma de ser de los protas cuando estaban teniendo sexo. Era como si fueran completament diferentes y en cuanto terminaban volvían a ser los mismos.
Tampoco me gustó que después del 60% todo se reducía a sexo y lujuria y shalala. Era como ¿otra vez? HAHAHA
En fin, es un libro que disfrute demasiado y que me sorprendió totalmente. Con una narración ágil y divertida que hace que ni siquiera te des cuenta de cuando te lo acabaste.
PD: todas mis estrellitas son tuyas Louis ❤
Cuando iba por el 55% de este libro, estaba segura que sería un 5 estrellas. Yo ya estaba enamorada de Louis así que como que ya solo me importaba conocerlo más hahah.
Louis es genial, cómico, sexy as hell y un seductor consumado. Es de esos players totales que leemos en los libros pero que terminan siendo de las mejores parejas. ❤
Rox es amor, esta chica a pesar de todas las cosas que ha pasado es pura y vibrante luz. No hay otra forma de describirla. Es como si estuviera llena de energía y positivismo.
La historia fue singular (demasiado) y es lo que más me gustó, porque me sorprendió y divirtió a partes iguales. Pero en cuanto en este libro se involucra el factor "S" se me chafó la lectura.
Las escenas de sexo no me gustaron. Nada. Me cambiaban la forma de ser de los protas cuando estaban teniendo sexo. Era como si fueran completament diferentes y en cuanto terminaban volvían a ser los mismos.
Tampoco me gustó que después del 60% todo se reducía a sexo y lujuria y shalala. Era como ¿otra vez? HAHAHA
En fin, es un libro que disfrute demasiado y que me sorprendió totalmente. Con una narración ágil y divertida que hace que ni siquiera te des cuenta de cuando te lo acabaste.
PD: todas mis estrellitas son tuyas Louis ❤
July 27, 2024
Ah okay I’m shocked how much I LOVED this! I think it’s because as a struggling actress in nyc, I just felt myself in Roxy & everything felt so real to me like everything she was feeling and all the situations she was in. & then on top of that it was just a really good romance that had me giggling and kicking my feet. The characters were both built really well and I was just constantly rooting for them:))) I’m very excited to read the next two!
March 20, 2015
★★2.5 STARS★★
July 3, 2015
Roxy has hit rough times and is the cliché starving actress struggling to land a job. In order to make ends meet, she takes a job singing telegrams, but never thought she’d have to sing a song in honor of a man’s, ahem, manliness, in a bunny suit, no less! No, that’s not humiliating at all…
When Louis opens the door and sees a hot bunny on his doorstep, he at first thinks he’s hallucinating. He gets a song of praise for his endowments, and you’d think that make a guy happy, but not so much when it’s a judgmental, sexy bunny singing the song. And not so much when you’re instantly attracted to the sexy, sassy bunny because having your one night stand send a singing telegram to your manhood doesn’t exactly make the best first impression:
"Why? If you like what you see, will you invite me inside? You haven't even showered off the last girl yet." He actually had the grace to look a little ashamed. “I—“
Roxy didn’t give a shit about his answer. “Would you expect me to be flattered?” She clutched her chest dramatically. “Please, oh keeper of the golden penis, let me worship at your flawless phallus.”
Lol! So, yes, not the best first impression there, but they do manage to share a smoldering kiss. Sounds like a weird thing to happen, but it works in this context, and Louis can’t get Roxy out of his mind. Soon he’s chasing her all over the city to win her over and make her give him a chance.
Roxy doesn’t want to get hurt, and Louis definitely seems like a love-them-and-leave-them type of guy, so she keeps her shields up just in case. That’s a little difficult when she starts to realize he’s not the manwhore she thought, but actually a nice guy. I laughed at the whole roommates “syncing” scene where Louis came in and handled things like a pro with two broody and emotional females:
“What else you got in that bag, Mary Poppins?” Roxy’s curiosity got the best of her, so she hopped up on one of the kitchen stools and reached into the bag. “Three…no, four Snickers bars,” she announced. “A bottle of wine. Tylenol. People magazine.” She peered further into the bag. “And Bridesmaids on DVD.”
Louis realizes that the way they met would make Roxy doubt his intentions, but he’s determined to change her opinion. He wants to get close, get to know Roxy, wedge himself into her heart bit by bit, because no one has ever affected him the way she does.
I adored Chase Me! It was such a fun and sexy story. The clever banter, the deeper emotions and the amazing sexual tension all added up to a satisfying romance. Roxy and Louis get to know each other better, all the while sharing lusty kisses, and passionate encounters. Tessa Bailey excels at writing super hot sex scenes, but she definitely built up my anticipation, making me hot and bothered in the process!
I love Tessa Bailey’s writing and I’ve already got the next installment, Need Me, locked and loaded on my kindle!
A copy was kindly provided by Avon Impulse via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
When Louis opens the door and sees a hot bunny on his doorstep, he at first thinks he’s hallucinating. He gets a song of praise for his endowments, and you’d think that make a guy happy, but not so much when it’s a judgmental, sexy bunny singing the song. And not so much when you’re instantly attracted to the sexy, sassy bunny because having your one night stand send a singing telegram to your manhood doesn’t exactly make the best first impression:
"Why? If you like what you see, will you invite me inside? You haven't even showered off the last girl yet." He actually had the grace to look a little ashamed. “I—“
Roxy didn’t give a shit about his answer. “Would you expect me to be flattered?” She clutched her chest dramatically. “Please, oh keeper of the golden penis, let me worship at your flawless phallus.”
Lol! So, yes, not the best first impression there, but they do manage to share a smoldering kiss. Sounds like a weird thing to happen, but it works in this context, and Louis can’t get Roxy out of his mind. Soon he’s chasing her all over the city to win her over and make her give him a chance.
Roxy doesn’t want to get hurt, and Louis definitely seems like a love-them-and-leave-them type of guy, so she keeps her shields up just in case. That’s a little difficult when she starts to realize he’s not the manwhore she thought, but actually a nice guy. I laughed at the whole roommates “syncing” scene where Louis came in and handled things like a pro with two broody and emotional females:
“What else you got in that bag, Mary Poppins?” Roxy’s curiosity got the best of her, so she hopped up on one of the kitchen stools and reached into the bag. “Three…no, four Snickers bars,” she announced. “A bottle of wine. Tylenol. People magazine.” She peered further into the bag. “And Bridesmaids on DVD.”
Louis realizes that the way they met would make Roxy doubt his intentions, but he’s determined to change her opinion. He wants to get close, get to know Roxy, wedge himself into her heart bit by bit, because no one has ever affected him the way she does.
I adored Chase Me! It was such a fun and sexy story. The clever banter, the deeper emotions and the amazing sexual tension all added up to a satisfying romance. Roxy and Louis get to know each other better, all the while sharing lusty kisses, and passionate encounters. Tessa Bailey excels at writing super hot sex scenes, but she definitely built up my anticipation, making me hot and bothered in the process!
I love Tessa Bailey’s writing and I’ve already got the next installment, Need Me, locked and loaded on my kindle!
A copy was kindly provided by Avon Impulse via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
March 4, 2017
3.5 Pudo ser más Stars
Este libro tiene chispa, son de esos que te suben el buen humor y te hacen pasar un momento agradable no es un libro para nada profundo pero cumple con su propósito entretener. Es una comedia romántica muy divertida y me sacó varias risotadas.
En cuanto a la historia no tengo nada que decir no es profunda pero pudo ser más, la mayor parte del libro me encantó pero sentí que me quedo a deber y aparte le faltó un bonito epílogo cuando las historias acaban de sopetón no me gusta.
Los personajes son encantadores en especial Louis que si por él fuera le doy las 5 estrellas. Desde que apareció y abrió esa puerta yo caí rendida a sus pies.
Tiene ese lado sexy y seductor, es divertido, leal a sus ideales es protector y amoroso realmente es un encanto de hombre y con él me dieron en mi pata de palo preséntame a un hombre que me haga reír y yo me enamoro.
A Roxy no le pongo ningún pero me gustó pero no así de wow y no sé porque, es un una chica luchadora que quiere salir adelante con sus propios recursos quiere que crean en ella y le den una oportunidad es valiente y decidida.
Ella y Louis tienen una gran química y tienen momentos muy cómicos, sexys y tiernos.
Una lectura recomendada si no quieres nada profundo y buscas algo ligero que te haga sentir bien.
Este libro tiene chispa, son de esos que te suben el buen humor y te hacen pasar un momento agradable no es un libro para nada profundo pero cumple con su propósito entretener. Es una comedia romántica muy divertida y me sacó varias risotadas.
En cuanto a la historia no tengo nada que decir no es profunda pero pudo ser más, la mayor parte del libro me encantó pero sentí que me quedo a deber y aparte le faltó un bonito epílogo cuando las historias acaban de sopetón no me gusta.
Los personajes son encantadores en especial Louis que si por él fuera le doy las 5 estrellas. Desde que apareció y abrió esa puerta yo caí rendida a sus pies.
Tiene ese lado sexy y seductor, es divertido, leal a sus ideales es protector y amoroso realmente es un encanto de hombre y con él me dieron en mi pata de palo preséntame a un hombre que me haga reír y yo me enamoro.
A Roxy no le pongo ningún pero me gustó pero no así de wow y no sé porque, es un una chica luchadora que quiere salir adelante con sus propios recursos quiere que crean en ella y le den una oportunidad es valiente y decidida.
Ella y Louis tienen una gran química y tienen momentos muy cómicos, sexys y tiernos.
Una lectura recomendada si no quieres nada profundo y buscas algo ligero que te haga sentir bien.
October 8, 2023
Louis McNally. I know his type to a motherfucking T. I've been around guys like this... dated guys like this... and their behavior is so hot.
Let me give you a character study: Extremely confident, mature, and grounded in themselves... but it's all very low-key and understated. You can't play head games with them because they won't participate and they're totally transparent about what they want from you. They pursue what they want— whether it be a goal or YOU— with athlete-like determination and discipline. If their friends are roasting them, they'll just laugh and take it in stride instead of trying to defend themselves. They don't scare easily. Possibly grew up with sisters. Perceptive and emotionally intelligent. They try to understand your behavior instead of just blindly reacting to it— e.g. 'maybe she turned down my invitation to accompany me to a family party with my entire ancestry present because she's not used to being a part of a big, tight-knit family and finds the prospect overwhelming' vs. 'well obviously she turned down my invitation because she hates me and we should just break up now and turn this into a miscommunication-fueled Third Act Conflict'.
Yes? Do we get the vibe? They have 'I played sports in HS/college and was hot and popular but I didn't let it get to my head' energy.
—
I'm typically a fan of the more independent, skittish, wary-of-emotional-intimacy heroines because...
...so you know the heroine was a bit much if even EYE didn't like her. She wasn't terrible and she definitely had her relatable moments— but, ultimately, she wasn't an interesting character. She was more exhausting than understandable.
Instead of reading as independent and capable, she reminded me of a three year old who refuses to let an adult help them put on their shoes and repeatedly yanks their foot away and screams "No!!" while simultaneously crying and failing miserably at the task at hand. Lmao like... bestie if you want to accomplish things on your own maybe first know how to... accomplish things... on your own.
I also found the plot and circumstances to be less developed and less interesting than the second book, which I read first and loved.
Let me give you a character study: Extremely confident, mature, and grounded in themselves... but it's all very low-key and understated. You can't play head games with them because they won't participate and they're totally transparent about what they want from you. They pursue what they want— whether it be a goal or YOU— with athlete-like determination and discipline. If their friends are roasting them, they'll just laugh and take it in stride instead of trying to defend themselves. They don't scare easily. Possibly grew up with sisters. Perceptive and emotionally intelligent. They try to understand your behavior instead of just blindly reacting to it— e.g. 'maybe she turned down my invitation to accompany me to a family party with my entire ancestry present because she's not used to being a part of a big, tight-knit family and finds the prospect overwhelming' vs. 'well obviously she turned down my invitation because she hates me and we should just break up now and turn this into a miscommunication-fueled Third Act Conflict'.
Yes? Do we get the vibe? They have 'I played sports in HS/college and was hot and popular but I didn't let it get to my head' energy.
He pulled back to stare at her mouth, but he didn't kiss her. "I don't play games. But I'm also not going to be the guy who you keep blowing off...I want to know that you're not going to disappear every time we have a bad moment...you've been keeping me awake at night since we met, and until now, I honestly didn't know if you felt anything for me. So, yeah. If you're mad at me for not calling? Good."
She'd never been more turned on in her life. Everything he'd said had been fair. He'd accurately called her on her bullshit, and she like that. A lot.
"No kissing this morning." What? Had she heard him correctly? "You want to be kissed, you come and find me later. You come to me."
—
I'm typically a fan of the more independent, skittish, wary-of-emotional-intimacy heroines because...
...so you know the heroine was a bit much if even EYE didn't like her. She wasn't terrible and she definitely had her relatable moments— but, ultimately, she wasn't an interesting character. She was more exhausting than understandable.
Instead of reading as independent and capable, she reminded me of a three year old who refuses to let an adult help them put on their shoes and repeatedly yanks their foot away and screams "No!!" while simultaneously crying and failing miserably at the task at hand. Lmao like... bestie if you want to accomplish things on your own maybe first know how to... accomplish things... on your own.
I also found the plot and circumstances to be less developed and less interesting than the second book, which I read first and loved.
July 28, 2023
4.5/5 🌟
3.5/5 🌶️
I so much needed this book. I sometimes like to binge read certain authors and I’m trying very hard not to do that with Tessa Bailey books!! I love her writing style, and her comedy and wit, as well as the small dramas that are in there. The spice is always tastefully done in my honest opinion with making you feel like you’re straight up reading porn or erotica.
Roxy Cumberland is a Jersey girl that has moved to NYC to pursue an acting career. She’s a struggling actress trying to pay bills and rent and is therefore working as a singing telegram performer. Her roommate has just kicked her out for being late one too many times in paying her half.
Louis McNally (should be spelled Lewis based on pronunciation) has family money but is also a successful attorney. He is home hungover in the middle of the day on a Thursday after celebrating the night before after winning his most recent courtroom battle.
Roxy shows up at Louis’s door to deliver a telegram sent by who Roxy assumes is his significant other? Girlfriend? One night stand? Roxy feels humiliated wearing a pink bunny costume and high heels not to mention what she’s about to sing.
After hearing a groan, Louis answers the door. Roxy is stunned by how good looking Louis is after having pictured someone middle aged. She decides his treasure trail should be called a rapture path when he answers the door wearing nothing but an unbuttoned pair of jeans. She considers his abs approachable abs. The kind you can either lick or snuggle up against based on your mood. She tries to get control of herself when she moves her eyes to his face and realizes those and are child’s play compared to his stubbles jaw, bed head and big Hershey colored eyes that are outlined by long dark lashes.
Louis is stunned as well and asks, “Am I still drunk or are you dressed like a rabbit?” His voice rough from sleep, probably, made Roxy’s tummy do a backflip.
Roxy very frankly states that she is dressed like a rabbit. Louis says okay and asks if he should be drunk for this. Again, Roxy frankly states that if anyone should be drunk for this, it should be her. Louis says “good point” he thinks there’s still some tequila left.
Roxy says, “Ya know what? I think I’m all set”. Louis nods and says, “So what now?” Roxy asks, “Are you Louis McNally?” Louis answers that he is while leaning against the door jam and considers her and states that he’s named after his grandfather and technically Louis McNally the Second and asks, “How’s that for fancy?” Roxy asks him, why he’s telling her that and Louis claims he’s just making small talk. Roxy then asks if this is a typical Thursday for him and if he gets a lot of forest creatures on his doorstep. He informs her that she is the first. She retorts, “Well then, call me Pink Bunny the First. How’s that for fancy?” Louis laughs and tells her that she sounds cute. Then asks, “You cute under there Bunny?” Roxy answers with, “Being that your one night stand sent me here to sing for you, I don’t know if that matters.” she answered sweetly. Louis states that cute girls trump all. He then asks, “What was that about singing?” Roxy clears her throat and assumes a pose then starts singing, “To my hot shot honey bunny, last night we went places and had some funny. You brought me home and we skipped the small talk, now I’m daydreaming about your perfect” as Louis interrupts with a “stooop! Jesus, please make it stop”.
Roxy tells him he better be complaining about the lyrics and not her singing. He answers sure then asks her who it was that sent her. Roxy stares at him dumbfounded, not that he can tell since she has on the bunny mask. She then asks him if he had sex with more than one girl last night. He defensively says that he was celebrating and to not be a judgmental rabbit cause they’re the worst. Roxy being more than a little disgusted says, “Okaay, my work is done here as she turns tail and starts walking away. Over her shoulder calling, “Zoe sent me. You might wanna right that down” Louis asks if she was the redhead. When Roxy stops dead in her tracks he smiles to let her know he was joking. He says, “Hold up. Can you just wait here a second? I should give you a tip”. While he’s fumbling in jeans pocket Roxy asks with a smirk, “Which tip are we referring to here? I did just sing an ode to your penis”. Louis asks her to please not remind him and drew a $20 out of his wallet and says, “Just one request though, I wanna see your face first”.
This irritates Roxy especially after her boss this morning had told her she had a strippers body. Roxy asks Louis, “Why? If you like what you see will you invite me inside? You haven’t even showered off the last girl yet”. Louis looks a little ashamed. Without giving him a chance to answer Roxy continues, “Would you expect me to be flattered?” She clutches her chest dramatically, “Please o keeper of the golden penis, let me worship at your flawless phallus”. Louis says as his shame morphs to irritation, “Careful. You’re starting to sound a little jealous to me”. Roxy incredulously says, “Jealous!” while thinking all she wants to do is wipe the smug superiority off the Penis Prince’s face, as she reached up and removed the mask. Feeling satisfied when his jaw went slack. “Jealous?” she repeats As she strolls towards him shoving him into his apartment and up against the wall by his door. “Sweetheart, I’d rock your world”. Not giving him a chance to respond, she goes up on her toes a melds her mouth to his. Louis doesn’t even hesitate. He was affecting her with that kiss. In a way she’d never felt before. He made a noise like he was starving for her and she repeated it louder while asking herself what exactly was going on. She was losing control of the situation and reminded herself to get it back. She ended the kiss and inhaled a long breath. Louis trying to breathe as well asks her, “Who the hell are you?” Feeling satisfied she plucks the $20 from his fingers and says, “I’m gone”. Then blows into the hall, bypassing the elevator and takes them 2 at a time leaving Louis staring after her.
That friends is only chapter 1!!! I love snarky Roxy and how she really makes poor Louis work for it!
3.5/5 🌶️
I so much needed this book. I sometimes like to binge read certain authors and I’m trying very hard not to do that with Tessa Bailey books!! I love her writing style, and her comedy and wit, as well as the small dramas that are in there. The spice is always tastefully done in my honest opinion with making you feel like you’re straight up reading porn or erotica.
Roxy Cumberland is a Jersey girl that has moved to NYC to pursue an acting career. She’s a struggling actress trying to pay bills and rent and is therefore working as a singing telegram performer. Her roommate has just kicked her out for being late one too many times in paying her half.
Louis McNally (should be spelled Lewis based on pronunciation) has family money but is also a successful attorney. He is home hungover in the middle of the day on a Thursday after celebrating the night before after winning his most recent courtroom battle.
Roxy shows up at Louis’s door to deliver a telegram sent by who Roxy assumes is his significant other? Girlfriend? One night stand? Roxy feels humiliated wearing a pink bunny costume and high heels not to mention what she’s about to sing.
After hearing a groan, Louis answers the door. Roxy is stunned by how good looking Louis is after having pictured someone middle aged. She decides his treasure trail should be called a rapture path when he answers the door wearing nothing but an unbuttoned pair of jeans. She considers his abs approachable abs. The kind you can either lick or snuggle up against based on your mood. She tries to get control of herself when she moves her eyes to his face and realizes those and are child’s play compared to his stubbles jaw, bed head and big Hershey colored eyes that are outlined by long dark lashes.
Louis is stunned as well and asks, “Am I still drunk or are you dressed like a rabbit?” His voice rough from sleep, probably, made Roxy’s tummy do a backflip.
Roxy very frankly states that she is dressed like a rabbit. Louis says okay and asks if he should be drunk for this. Again, Roxy frankly states that if anyone should be drunk for this, it should be her. Louis says “good point” he thinks there’s still some tequila left.
Roxy says, “Ya know what? I think I’m all set”. Louis nods and says, “So what now?” Roxy asks, “Are you Louis McNally?” Louis answers that he is while leaning against the door jam and considers her and states that he’s named after his grandfather and technically Louis McNally the Second and asks, “How’s that for fancy?” Roxy asks him, why he’s telling her that and Louis claims he’s just making small talk. Roxy then asks if this is a typical Thursday for him and if he gets a lot of forest creatures on his doorstep. He informs her that she is the first. She retorts, “Well then, call me Pink Bunny the First. How’s that for fancy?” Louis laughs and tells her that she sounds cute. Then asks, “You cute under there Bunny?” Roxy answers with, “Being that your one night stand sent me here to sing for you, I don’t know if that matters.” she answered sweetly. Louis states that cute girls trump all. He then asks, “What was that about singing?” Roxy clears her throat and assumes a pose then starts singing, “To my hot shot honey bunny, last night we went places and had some funny. You brought me home and we skipped the small talk, now I’m daydreaming about your perfect” as Louis interrupts with a “stooop! Jesus, please make it stop”.
Roxy tells him he better be complaining about the lyrics and not her singing. He answers sure then asks her who it was that sent her. Roxy stares at him dumbfounded, not that he can tell since she has on the bunny mask. She then asks him if he had sex with more than one girl last night. He defensively says that he was celebrating and to not be a judgmental rabbit cause they’re the worst. Roxy being more than a little disgusted says, “Okaay, my work is done here as she turns tail and starts walking away. Over her shoulder calling, “Zoe sent me. You might wanna right that down” Louis asks if she was the redhead. When Roxy stops dead in her tracks he smiles to let her know he was joking. He says, “Hold up. Can you just wait here a second? I should give you a tip”. While he’s fumbling in jeans pocket Roxy asks with a smirk, “Which tip are we referring to here? I did just sing an ode to your penis”. Louis asks her to please not remind him and drew a $20 out of his wallet and says, “Just one request though, I wanna see your face first”.
This irritates Roxy especially after her boss this morning had told her she had a strippers body. Roxy asks Louis, “Why? If you like what you see will you invite me inside? You haven’t even showered off the last girl yet”. Louis looks a little ashamed. Without giving him a chance to answer Roxy continues, “Would you expect me to be flattered?” She clutches her chest dramatically, “Please o keeper of the golden penis, let me worship at your flawless phallus”. Louis says as his shame morphs to irritation, “Careful. You’re starting to sound a little jealous to me”. Roxy incredulously says, “Jealous!” while thinking all she wants to do is wipe the smug superiority off the Penis Prince’s face, as she reached up and removed the mask. Feeling satisfied when his jaw went slack. “Jealous?” she repeats As she strolls towards him shoving him into his apartment and up against the wall by his door. “Sweetheart, I’d rock your world”. Not giving him a chance to respond, she goes up on her toes a melds her mouth to his. Louis doesn’t even hesitate. He was affecting her with that kiss. In a way she’d never felt before. He made a noise like he was starving for her and she repeated it louder while asking herself what exactly was going on. She was losing control of the situation and reminded herself to get it back. She ended the kiss and inhaled a long breath. Louis trying to breathe as well asks her, “Who the hell are you?” Feeling satisfied she plucks the $20 from his fingers and says, “I’m gone”. Then blows into the hall, bypassing the elevator and takes them 2 at a time leaving Louis staring after her.
That friends is only chapter 1!!! I love snarky Roxy and how she really makes poor Louis work for it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2016
1.5-stars
Signs I lost interest in this book:
Skim through steamy scenes
I don’t care for HEA or whatever. *shrug*
Roxy : “I’ve had to work harder to do it on my own. I want to succeed on my own, without any help. And I’m going to.”
“I told you how important it was to do this on my own, and I thought you understood that. Me. You took that goal away from me.”
On the surface, it did sound like she was very independent. But her characterization came across as a woman of believing the worse of other people’s good intention, and dishing out her unreasonable stubbornness. In the end, there was still no growth in her character. I don’t get what Louis saw in Roxy and why he took a load of horseshits from her. Unconvincing romance. Lame storyline. Not a good read:/
Signs I lost interest in this book:
Skim through steamy scenes
I don’t care for HEA or whatever. *shrug*
Roxy : “I’ve had to work harder to do it on my own. I want to succeed on my own, without any help. And I’m going to.”
“I told you how important it was to do this on my own, and I thought you understood that. Me. You took that goal away from me.”
On the surface, it did sound like she was very independent. But her characterization came across as a woman of believing the worse of other people’s good intention, and dishing out her unreasonable stubbornness. In the end, there was still no growth in her character. I don’t get what Louis saw in Roxy and why he took a load of horseshits from her. Unconvincing romance. Lame storyline. Not a good read:/
November 12, 2014
People, you want this book.
Trust me.
It's sexy (as per the Tessa usual), but also freaking hilarious. The voice and characters are spot on. I loved every second.
Trust me.
It's sexy (as per the Tessa usual), but also freaking hilarious. The voice and characters are spot on. I loved every second.
March 20, 2015
4.5 stars!
Loved it! It was funny, sweet, and totally swoon-worthy! I enjoyed it tremendously!:))
Loved it! It was funny, sweet, and totally swoon-worthy! I enjoyed it tremendously!:))
June 13, 2022
Bored me silly. Pretty straight forward predictable read but the heroine Roxy kind of annoyed me. Her standoffish "looking out for myself only" personality and stubborn pride didn't really help me warm up to her. This is a new adult series which is a subgenre I already am allergic to and this certainly didn't help endear me with a heroine who is the Queen of misjudging situations/people and jumping to the worst conclusions at the drop of a hat. Her constantly misreading situations with the hero and trying to shut him out and running off all the time got really exhausting and stupid. It was a touch too petty and dramatic for me. I just didn't understand why the hero Louis was jumping through hoops over this girl following one kiss that manages to convert him from a supposed hot shot playboy extraordinaire to one-woman man in a matter of 3 seconds and 5 pages into the story. Oh yes, this is one of those. Insane insta-lust where we are supposed to believe two virtual strangers are crazy in lust with each other after one random encounter that involves a singing telegram, a bunny costume and kiss in Chapter 1. I could get with the fantasy but the minute you have your hero utter "they have no clue about the awesome girl she was" 30 pages in when all he knows about her is her first name then it's a done deal and you've lost me for good.
After that the book just flat-lines for me and I mentally check out no matter how hard the author tries to sell it. 🤷🏻♀️ Every. single. time. Having your characters praise/defend a virtual stranger right off the bat much less when they haven't even shared a conversation together is just silly and cheesy to me and it just checks me out of the story faster than anything.
There is the standard Bailey dirty talk in here but even that did nothing for me. I just felt the chemistry was lacking overall. The heroine Roxy didn't even have chemistry with her 2 sweet roommates cause she "doesn't do friends". My eyes could not roll any harder. Really, girl? What kind of person doesn't want any friends? She just leaves you feeling cold and her backstory didn't help fill in those blanks. She's from Jersey and is hustling to make it as an actress but that didn't really help justify her self-centered reaction to everything including her emotional detachment to anything that doesn't involve her. That scene of her being condescendingly rude and blowing up at 2 producers of a theater play who wanted to give her the lead role was really bizarre and wasn't doing what Bailey thought it was doing. All that managed to do is make her heroine look like a rude asshole. She was upset because the producers were younger than her and the role was "beneath" her. Um...ok but you auditioned for it sweetie and you are homeless and broke. Like wtf? It was a very odd scene.
And the fact that the hero and heroine didn't even share ILY's not once in this whole story was just the extra cherry on top of the lame sundae for me. I was already planning to read Book 3 but now I gotta read Professor Ben's book too it looks like. But I'm going to take my time cause this wasn't a great start and didn't necessarily have me eager to keep going. Oh well.
After that the book just flat-lines for me and I mentally check out no matter how hard the author tries to sell it. 🤷🏻♀️ Every. single. time. Having your characters praise/defend a virtual stranger right off the bat much less when they haven't even shared a conversation together is just silly and cheesy to me and it just checks me out of the story faster than anything.
There is the standard Bailey dirty talk in here but even that did nothing for me. I just felt the chemistry was lacking overall. The heroine Roxy didn't even have chemistry with her 2 sweet roommates cause she "doesn't do friends". My eyes could not roll any harder. Really, girl? What kind of person doesn't want any friends? She just leaves you feeling cold and her backstory didn't help fill in those blanks. She's from Jersey and is hustling to make it as an actress but that didn't really help justify her self-centered reaction to everything including her emotional detachment to anything that doesn't involve her. That scene of her being condescendingly rude and blowing up at 2 producers of a theater play who wanted to give her the lead role was really bizarre and wasn't doing what Bailey thought it was doing. All that managed to do is make her heroine look like a rude asshole. She was upset because the producers were younger than her and the role was "beneath" her. Um...ok but you auditioned for it sweetie and you are homeless and broke. Like wtf? It was a very odd scene.
And the fact that the hero and heroine didn't even share ILY's not once in this whole story was just the extra cherry on top of the lame sundae for me. I was already planning to read Book 3 but now I gotta read Professor Ben's book too it looks like. But I'm going to take my time cause this wasn't a great start and didn't necessarily have me eager to keep going. Oh well.
January 3, 2016
I hate the heroine. Seriously, hate that annoying female. She ruined the book for me and thus I'm DNF-ing it. I can't continue reading about her. She is super super super whiney and non-stop complaining. And I'm tired of hearing about how hot she thinks she is and that her body is perfection. The hero is ok, but I'm starting to hate him due to the fact that he didn't throw the heroine down a flight of steps. If he did that, I'd like him a lot.
I started this sometime in 2015 and since it's now 2016, I'm giving up on ever finishing reading it. I've got better things to do with my time, like eat macaroons and macarons while reading books I don't want to burn. So eff off Chase Me, I'm not chasing this story anymore.
I started this sometime in 2015 and since it's now 2016, I'm giving up on ever finishing reading it. I've got better things to do with my time, like eat macaroons and macarons while reading books I don't want to burn. So eff off Chase Me, I'm not chasing this story anymore.
June 21, 2019
Meh. But even meh books by Tessa Bailey are incredibly fun to read.
Those two are awful together and I cannot see their relationship surviving a year. They are both incapable of using their words in a way that seems excessive even for a romance novel - a genre where nobody ever uses their words (I am obviously exaggerating).
Those two are awful together and I cannot see their relationship surviving a year. They are both incapable of using their words in a way that seems excessive even for a romance novel - a genre where nobody ever uses their words (I am obviously exaggerating).
August 8, 2015
It pains me to do this to a Tessa Bailey book but 2.5 stars..
May 9, 2023
Tessa Bailey hit the nail on the head again. With a wonderful cast, flowing plot, and enough spice to steam up the windows, this was a great book!
August 12, 2015
2.5 stars
November 14, 2019
Debo admitir que mientras leía el libro, pensaba que iba a ser de ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, un libro diez del que me iba a enamorar perdidamente y que iba a formar parte de mis favoritos. Pero poco a poco salió de éste ranking. Es un libro estupendo y que recomiendo mucho pero me faltaron muchas cosas en él. No me enamoré. No.
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La suya fue una aventura ligera, divertida, picante. Un romance con una prosa muy dulce y que me hizo sonreír gigantemente. Con ellos fue un no-parar-de-reír. Una pareja dulce y llena de pasión. Me regalaron horas llenas de pensamientos y citas alocadas ❤
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La suya fue una aventura ligera, divertida, picante. Un romance con una prosa muy dulce y que me hizo sonreír gigantemente. Con ellos fue un no-parar-de-reír. Una pareja dulce y llena de pasión. Me regalaron horas llenas de pensamientos y citas alocadas ❤
MI RESEÑA EN:
http://mayuamoraprimeravista.blogspot...
June 25, 2024
I loved Louis he is the only reason I finished this book. He deserved to be happy and everyone calling him a manwhore not cool !! Being a single young person is New York it is easy to have casual sex.
Another thing I appreciate that Tessa gives young people freedom and understanding of there bodies. I love the safe sex!! I am so sick of every book people just filling everyone up with semen.
Sheesh, the stuff messes up your PH balance. Also, Louis’s sisters are the biggest d-heads on the planet 🌏!! Like I question if earth is big enough to hold them. Roxie’s fear of everything was unnerving. But Louis, his persistence, smiles and overall good nature won me over!! If he was in any other stories as a MC I would be down..
Happy reading everyone 😘😍😘😍
Another thing I appreciate that Tessa gives young people freedom and understanding of there bodies. I love the safe sex!! I am so sick of every book people just filling everyone up with semen.
Sheesh, the stuff messes up your PH balance. Also, Louis’s sisters are the biggest d-heads on the planet 🌏!! Like I question if earth is big enough to hold them. Roxie’s fear of everything was unnerving. But Louis, his persistence, smiles and overall good nature won me over!! If he was in any other stories as a MC I would be down..
Happy reading everyone 😘😍😘😍
March 28, 2015
Seriously I think Tessa Bailey gets better and better with every book I read of hers.
If you in the mood for a HOT/Steamy/Alpha and so much more I recommend you read this Book Now!
So So Good! Can't wait to read Need Me
If you in the mood for a HOT/Steamy/Alpha and so much more I recommend you read this Book Now!
So So Good! Can't wait to read Need Me
December 30, 2023
Literally never have I read something so unrealistic or cliche. I still had fun at a couple points though. I wanted a quick and easy read, and that's what I got. Although why did Roxy have to save Louis in the end.
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March 20, 2015DNF @24%
May 26, 2016
He dragged a hand through his unkempt black hair. “Am I still drunk, or are you dressed like a rabbit?”
His voice was rough from sleep. Probably not his usual voice. That had to be the reason her tummy did a backflip. “I’m dressed like a rabbit.”
“Okay.” He tilted his head. “Should I be drunk for this?”
“If anyone should be drunk for this, it’s me.”
And that is our meet cute. And what a funny scene it was. Roxy is a struggling actress, and in order to procure some extra money, she takes a job as a singing telegram, and her first job: to sing an ode to a guy’s junk, courtesy of his last one-night stand. And the most embarrassing fact: the guy is unbelievably gorgeous. But Roxy doesn’t have time for some spoiled rich boy, not matter how sexy he is, and hard he chases after her.
Louis McNally celebrated winning his last pro-bono case with a fun night. What he didn’t expect was to be serenaded the next morning by a sexy pink rabbit, one that is witty and sarcastic. Add the fact that she is stunning, and gave him a mind-blowing kiss, and he can’t help but want to get to know her better. But can he convince the skittish Roxy that there is a lot more to him than his trust-fund?
“Stop. No legal talk. I’ve only recently discovered my weakness for it.” Roxy felt herself flush red to her hairline. Admitting weaknesses now? If she kept slipping up around this guy, he was going to run her over like a semitruck.
“I have a weakness for every fucking thing about you, so you’ve still got the advantage. All right?”
I loved the banter between Roxy and Louis, and that Louis tried so hard to show Roxy that he was worth giving a chance. And I really liked how protective he was over her, the way he just wanted to care for her. Their romance was so damn sexy, and wonderful.
Honey gestured toward the kitchen with her spoon. “What else you got in that bag, Mary Poppins?”
Roxy’s curiosity got the best of her, so she hopped up on one of the kitchen stools and reached into the bag. “Three . . . no, four Snickers bars,” she announced. “A bottle of wine. Tylenol. People magazine.” She peered further into the bag. “And Bridesmaids on DVD.”
Abby reached out for the bag. “You may continue mauling our roommate now.”
“It would appear I can be bought, too,” Honey sighed. “Fire up the DVD player.”
I also loved Roxy’s new roommates and Louis’ friends, and the added hilarity and depth they added to the story. The fact that Louis not only had to win over Roxy, but also her new friends, was so funny and adorable.
Without her, he’d never have felt this. He required her. Another person. He’d never expected to feel that way in his life.
I have been a fan of Tessa Bailey for a very long time. Her books are always scorching hot, and this book was no exception. Despite the fact that I’m not a NA fan, this book worked for me. It might not have had the HEA that I always need in my romance novels, but their HFA was pretty perfect. A must read for all romance fans.
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