Pranked

by Sienna Valentine

Rich, handsome... and dangerously bored.

Bennett

I've got more money than I know what to do with, and all the time in the world to spend it, so who can judge me for having a little fun? A prank here and there, just to keep me sharp.
So when disgraced starlet Ava Cassidy poured her heart out to me over shots in a Vegas lounge, I knew we were in for one wild night. But when she woke up with no memory of what we did the night before, well, who could blame me for wanting to just mess with her a little?

I never thought she'd actually believe me when I told her we got married.

Now we're headed on our "honeymoon" and I'm in way over my head. If I tell her the truth, there's no way she'll stay with me.
And I want her to stay.
But how long can I sustain the biggest prank of my life?

Ava

In Hollywood, everyone is fake. Everyone is acting, all the time.
Acting cool.
Acting smart.
Acting beautiful.
Acting sweet.
Acting however they think they need in order to win them the part or the deal or the headline.

I should know. I’m an actress.

Which means I should have known better than to fall for Bennett.

Pranked is a fun and sexy stand-alone novel of 50k words and an HEA,

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, New Adult

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 13, 2016

Reviews

[Vaishali • [V.L. Book Reviews] · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3 stars

'Pranked' is a story that is somewhat original in the contemporary romance genre. It's fun, it's witty, with bits of drama and a continuous struggle that's leaves you glued to the plot. Ava Cassidy, teen star and actress runs away with her best friend to Vegas when her well-kept image is torn apart in the worst way a 19-year-old can imagine. Now unemployed and boyfriend-less, she's severely down in the dumps, until she meets tech billionaire Bennett Campbell. Their chemistry in instant, and a crazy, saucy night ensues fuelled by alcohol-laced decisions. But even so, and aside from the intimacy they've shared, Bennett feels a sense of importance that he hasn't felt in a very long time. But when Ava wakes the next morning, only to remember nothing of the night before, Bennett is left annoyed and disheartened...and this is where the prank part of the story begins.

I haven't read a premise that has a similar storyline as this. I smiled throughout, and desperately rooted for Ava and her situation. She was betrayed, hurt and she's put in this mortifying situation that she has no control over. She's kind, caring with a good head on her sweet shoulders. This story is about the broken image of Ava's character, how her life as America's sweetheart becomes sullied, and how she deals with this struggle with the help of her best friend Layla and Bennett. If there's something important to take from this it's that things aren't always what they appear to be, and you should never just believe all that you read or hear, especially in Hollywood's scandal-filled industry. One of the things I liked about this was that we actually have a pairing who have natural chemistry and aren't afraid the the word committment.

There are bits and pieces of the story that felt too rushed, and I think Valentine could really focus on the details of her stories a bit more to pull things together. Her novels are quite short too, so perhaps with more time we can have longer stories that feel a bit more fleshed out in the ways that matter. Overall though, I did enjoy 'Pranked'. Although Ava's circumstances are awful, it gives her reason to place down a passive mantle and pick up a proactive one when she realises that it is in fact her that navigates the direction of her own life.

Fun, sweet, and a bit naughty!


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[Lissa Smith Reads'~A Bookaholics Bookshelf · Rating 2 out of 5]

3 Stars:
It has many redeeming qualities. The characters were likable at best neutral at worst. The writing was much better than expected. I developed an interest that withstood to the end. The plot was nice, somewhat original or had its own unique flair. The writing was good, and the pretense wasn’t half bad, the romance was simmering with few exceptions. The male/female lead showed hints of abuse both verbal and/or physical or signs of spot-on or forced chemistry. It was a tiny bit predictable. Overall, liked it enough, entertaining.

[Lexi Cubbins · Rating 3 out of 5]

3+ stars

I really loved the first half or so of this book, interesting storyline with great characters and really good writing. However, after Bennett came clean, the whole HEA felt too rushed to me. It was intriguing enough that I'd have liked to read more about their relationship developing or how Ava's reputation was restored with their prank after all. Great story, but it left me wanting more.

[Cheryl Graham-Petit · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a courtesy ARC of this book for an honest review, and honestly... I absolutely loved it! The story-line and interesting characters had me reading late into the night.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

To short!

I loved the book that I wanted to read but it qas much to short then the books that where "bonuses" was stupid! If your going to write a book let us. Enjoy the actual book there was so much potential to make this a full length. dDont add 2 other books on letting us think this is a full sized novel when its not! I always feel cheated that way. I dont want to read the others i just want to read the book that I downloaded.

[Cindy l harmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading.

I needed something to keep me alert and awake and this was it. A page Turner. To find out what happens next.

[SexyBook Boyfriend · Rating 5 out of 5]

HOT!! Cute, fun, funny and adorable! I didn't think the prank went too far, personally, I LOVED IT! This has the perfect ending, too! I definitely want more!

[Elaine Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story and excellent full length bonus books.

One very drunk, very wild night.
Ava saw naked pictures of herself plastered over the internet, after she caught her boyfriend/manager screwing her on screen mom.

She needed to get away and literally, drown her sorrows.

Bennett was on a conference because he had nothing better to do.

He liked her, she liked him. Cue tequila shots and lots of hard, sweaty sex.

Only problem, in the morning after, Bennett remembers every sexy curve and every sweet gasp.
Ava didn't remember a damned thing.

So what harm could it do, to tell her they got married by Elvis in Vegas?

[Sue Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS IS A LAUGH OUT LOUD FUN STORY
I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR AN HONEST REVIEW...... OVER 18+ READING
Ava Cassidy 19, America's Sweetheart, catches her boyfriend/manger with the woman who plays her mother on their show then finds out he has taken picture of her in the shower, in bed an released them. Now she is let go cause she can't be America's Sweetheart when everyone has seen her nude. So now she is unemployed for the first time since a kid, her assistant, Layla insisted they were going to Las Vegas for her to pull herself together and decide what she wanted to do next. But drinking different kinds of liquor though the trip and night she began to get fuzzy so went to her room to sleep, she thought. Waking she realized two things she had no clothes on and she wasn't alone.She jumps up and yells, the attractive, naked man who calls her by name...when she doesn't know him and tells him so, after convincing him she really didn't know what happen the night before , he says ,'That's a shitty thing to hear from your wife.' He had really got with her to star because of things other guys were saying at the bar, she let him join her because he didn't know who she was. In 12 hours she went from someone he wanted to help to someone he wanted, then she didn't remember anything and hurt he said they got married by Elvis in Vegas. And the rich playboy prankster that he was , he had an answer for everything, why no ring, marriage licence and what they were doing next ...a honeymoon of course, to his ranch. But meeting Layla and she says,hello no married or not, I'm coming with you and Cowboy agreed. He has a caretaker there anyway so now that will be four. He knows he should end the prank but can't because he doesn't want to lose her. So a private plane to his ranch, meeting his caretaker. And the fun begins,till he tells her and she goes home. But he gets a plan and goes to tell her, she agrees and it leads to their second fake marriage, this one has to include pictures. They will pull the biggest prank ever, but will save her career and lead to a very HEA. I hope this will continue I really want to know what's next, maybe with some of the others love stories too.

[Julia Handley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

How many of us joke about going to Vegas, getting drunk and get married by an Elvis look alike? Not just me?
Well Ava believes that is was happened to her. She is was way to drunk the night before and now doesn't remember. She gets little flashes of memory, mostly of Bennett. Who also happens to be the guy she wakes up to telling her they got married!!!! What ???? Yep what a good night hahaha what she doesn't know is that Bennett is a prankster and is in way over his head with this prank. Such a fun read these two. Although I did have quite a few moments  that I wanted to shout at Bennett to just tell her then fight for her. Then I also wanted him to go throat pinch Ken, or I wanted Ava to confront Ken and Fiona. Karma always comes round. River and Layla such great characters and total opposites that seem to work. Bennett and Ava are both mischievous, especially around each other hahahaha  it was just fun reading these two and how it all went. Such good chemistry and love that he wanted to protect her. One drunkenly one night stands in Vegas? Wow!

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bennett has been pulling pranks just to see the reaction when people find out it was a prank, but this time he wonders if he went too far. A chance meeting at a Vegas bar leads to him having the best night with a woman so when his ego is bruised he tells her they are married, but the more time he spends with her the more afraid his is to loose her. Ava has had the worst week ever, finding her boyfriend/manager cheating, pictures being leaked by said scumbag boyfriend and topped off with getting fired from the show she starred in. Her friend/assistant suggests a weekend in Vegas. What started out as drowning her woes in liquor ends with a night she doesn't clearly remember with a man who claims to be her husband. While Bennett whisks Ava to his ranch she has never felt more free and safe with someone. When the truth comes out Bennett stops at nothing to make things right and win Ava back. Together they pull a prank on the media that has them falling in love for real. I love Sienna's characters and her guys when they redeem themselves, cuz they all screw up, they do it ways that make you long for someone to do that to you. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Pauline Norris · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 Stars

This book really confused me as I didn't realise it was loads of different books, under one title. I was reading away, seeing that I had about 6 hours of reading time left and then I got to the epilogue!!!!

The first half of the book was good and then it drifted off half way through for me sadly. The characters were good and it could've been amazing but it was lacking in something and I'm not actually sure what .... More detail? Backstory? It can't of got to the point and then ended very quickly. I didn't continue into the other stories

[Book Lover · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given an ARC by the author for an honest review.
Bennett is a hot, confirmed bachelor, techie geek/nerd, beyond wealthy from a government contract who loves to pull pranks.
Ava is an actress recently cheated on/dumped by her much older boyfriend/manager and fired from her TV series.
Ava meets Bennett while drinking her blues away in a Vegas bar. She wakes up in bed with Bennett the morning and he tells her they got married. He convinces her to go to his reclusive ranch to get away from all the publicity and figure out where she wants to go from here. Her assistant, Layla, who is also her best friend, goes with them to “protect” her in case Bennett is a lunatic.
Once they get the ranch, Bennet just can’t seem to find the right time to tell her it’s a prank, and then doesn’t want to tell her because he doesn’t want to lose her.
I loved the full moon scene. I loved Layla and River together. I would like to see more of their story. I would have liked to hear more about what transpired after they announced their “wedding” to the public. Overall a quick, fun read.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Betrayed by people close to her, Hollywood star Ava is drowning her sorrows in a Vegas bar when she meets Bennett. The next morning, a little miffed that Ava doesn't remember their spectacular night together, he decides to tell her they got married as a joke. Of course this is a BAD idea and he just keeps digging himself deeper into the lie, all the while knowing he needs to confess, but he puts it off, afraid of losing Ava.

I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review, and I really enjoyed it. It's fun, it's a bit different, and it has great characters (special mention to Layla, Ava's loyal assistant, friend, and fierce protector.) From the start, it is evident that Bennett really cares about Ava, and that this "prank" isn't done with malice (just bad decision making.) There is some steamy sex but mostly this is just a really good, kinda sweet romance.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent contemporary billionaire sexy romance. Bennett is a self made billionaire. He also enjoys pulling pranks on other people. At times he seems immature but there's more to it. After spending a wonderful and sex filled night Ava she wakes up with little to no memories of their night. Worst of all she can't even remember his name. Bennett is somewhat insulted so he decides to prank Ava. When she wakes up he tells her they got married anticipating telling her soon. Only soon doesn't seen to happen. Ava was very depressed when she started drinking and spent the night with Bennett. Things spiral way out of control. At times the books is funny, moving and keeps the readers involved. I received a free copy of this book via Hidden Gems solely in exchange for a honest review. I look forward to reading more of Ms Valentine's books in the future.

[Sharamebeth79 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received and Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The opinions in this review are my own. I just finished reading Pranked by Sienna Valentine, this book has sass, spice, romance and so much more. I identified with the main characters Bennett and Ava. They both seem so real and well written. I enjoyed the plot pacing and the way the story unfolded. I felt bad for Ava with what she was going through. Bennett has a touch of angst in his past which gives his character more depth. I enjoyed this book very much and I look forward to other books by Sienna Valentine. I recommend this story about Bennett and Ava to other readers that like a good read. I felt this was a great book to escape in.

[Kirsty Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I went into this book really excited as the blurb really grabbed me. I bought it and expected a long walk through their relationship however I was a bit disappointed. I loved the first part of the book and was enjoying it until the Hero came clean about everything and then the book seemed rushed. I would have liked to know more about what happened during the time lapse instead of the extra books in this. I wanted to see how they worked through their feelings and thoughts but it seemed so abrupt. I liked this story but I feel it needed more. This was my first read by this author and I will definitely be checking out her other books.

[Nikki Wilde · Rating 4 out of 5]

This starts with Ava waking with a massive hangover. Contemplating how she ended up there when she realizes she's not the only one in her bed. With zero recollection of how she ended up there she thinks he's a stalker, that is, until he tells her she's his wife. What happens in Vegas might not always stay there.

I liked this well enough. It was a good quick read. Once the plan was out everything just sort of raced to the finish.

Nineteen seems kind of young to me. Especially, with all the drinking she was doing. Plus, I can't remember if we ever learn Bennett's age. I think you can be America's sweetheart and still be slightly older.

[Annie Wizel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have to give this book 4.5 star rating. This book was a quick, fun and easy read. Although for me it took 5 days because i watched tv in between the time I read the book. This book is cute and funny, not to mention the main characters Ava Cassidy and Bennett Campbell are really well written. I would totally date Bennett if I had the chance to find someone like him in the real world. I wouldn't have minded if i were in Ava's shoes and what she went through in the book. So if you are looking for a great book with a prank of a fake marriage and honeymoon involved this is the book for you.

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

America's sweetheart runs away to Vegas in disgrace after her scumbag manager leaks pics of her sleeping and in the shower. After far too many shots, she wakes up with a raging hangover and a strange man in her bed.

A man who claims to be her husband.

One wild and crazy night in Vegas turns out to be just what Ava needs to save her career and help her find herself.

This was a really great book that I couldn't put down once I started it.


I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Lin ( Nerdy Bookworm) · Rating 4 out of 5]

               ***Received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review **
Bennett Campbell is a great prankster but handsome, rich and intelligent true to the bachelorhood until he meets Ava Cassidy. The real American Sweetheart, who was betrayed by her boyfriend/manager and co-star(Fiona) of her TV show. The story was well written with amazing supporting characters and storyline. If you are looking for a great story, take the chance. Above all else, what this book has is an interesting, captivating love story with a HEA. 

[Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ava was a famous actress on a wholesome series who had lost her job due to a scandal. The book begins with her drowning her sorrows at a bar. Bennett is a wealthy tech fellow who sits with Ava at the bar but is unaware of who she is. They wind up sleeping together that night. Upon awakening Ava remembers nothing of the prior nights goings on. Bennett's nose is out of joint because she doesn't remember the amazing sex they had. He decides to tell her that they got married meaning to tell her the truth soon. However he keeps putting it off. I really enjoyed their hot chemistry.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fun and sexy read. Bennett is sexy prankster that's bored with his life. Ava is America's sweetheart going through her own issues. Bennett and Ava spend one drunken night together but come morning Ava doesn't remember anything that happened. Feeling hurt Bennett decides to prank Ava and tells her they got married. Will joke be on him? Will Ava forgive Bennett for pranking her? The attraction is strong and the chemistry hotter. I enjoyed this story. Received copy for honest review.

[Kimkbries · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book about the good looking tech guy, Bennett, who pulled a prank on the famous actress Ava. I thought the story line was fun to read and the connection between Bennett and Ava was amazing. My only drawback is I would have loved to have read more about what happened afyer they put their plan in action after the prank was discovered. I loved their connection and would love to read more about their story to happiness.

[Nancy Bibler · Rating 2 out of 5]

Only the first 25-30% is the titled book.

I feel that it is dishonest to not tell me before I buy the book that the titled book is but a very small portion of its entirety!
I wouldn't mind knowing that there are 4 or 5 more stories.
The stories themselves are pretty good.. But only the titled book was actually what the title offered.

[_booknerd.4ever_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review....

Loved it! Sienna is an amazing writer. She pulls her readers in from the very beginning. The chemistry is there between Ava and Bennett. You can feel it. The characters are well-developed and easily relatable. I love a prankster! The plot is interesting and different. The storyline flowed smoothly throughout. It's a fast paced read and I read it in one sitting with a couple of breaks. I hope we get to read River's story at some point!

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a riot!

Humorous, intense and exciting stories about devilishly bad boys who are not only in for the domino effect that comes down around them but the women that enter their world. The axis is about to turn in a world of pure imagination. Laugh so hard I cried, yet followed by many other emotions. Greatly enjoyed.

[Lisa]

This was a good story that had a fast moving, interesting plot. When I started this book I really did not think that the prank would have turned out to be what it was. I enjoyed the chemistry between the characters Ava and Bennett. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Kerry Richardson · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book finished at 22%, the rest was filled up with other books which I didn't read. I did not like this story at all, it was ridiculous and completely juvenile. I also didn't like the characters. I have read other books by this author but this is definitely the worst and I wouldn't recommend it at all.

[Vertrees · Rating 3 out of 5]

The whole idea behind the book is ridiculous, but I liked the characters and enjoyed their banter. Although the main characters were covered pretty well, I would have liked a little more of the other characters and have the main story a little more substantial. There were significant conflicts that could have been explored. Overall, a nice light read.