Waking Up in Vegas

by Gabrielle Dorian

Vegas in June is known for drunken thrills and bad decisions, but not for introverted estate planning attorney, Mallory, who doesn’t take risks and intends to make partner. She finally gets a chance to show the firm that she has what it takes, when she is assigned the one case she would rather die than work on—a divorce that might end up in court.


Mallory’s paralegal, Amanda, thinks Mallory should date opposing counsel, Tyler Scott, the “hot nose ring lawyer.” But even if she weren’t relationship phobic, Tyler’s client is his quirky mother, who may or may not want the divorce, so he’s off limits. Amanda wants to expedite the divorce and date Mallory’s client. Mallory has to stop Amanda, resist Tyler’s romantic advances, keep his mother out of jail, and work frantically to get the case settled before another shoe drops.

Longest. Quickie. Divorce. Ever.

363 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 12, 2018

About the author

One of the shortest, quietest attorneys you'll ever run into, Gabrielle Dorian puts most of her words on paper. She writes a lot of lawyerly and academic pieces, but her favorite pastime is writing romantic comedies, with emphasis on the comedy. "Write what you know," she says, knowing that the law provides plenty of fodder for humorous works.

Gabrielle loves to travel and loves a good short-lived adventure. She lives in New Mexico, which, at times, still feels like the Wild, Wild West. But she hopes to travel more and to see more water.

Reviews

[Kristy Owen Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feel good laugh out loud love story!

I loved this book! All the characters and their quirks made this a fun book to read! I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read more of this author's books!!!

[Barbara Cuyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ms. Dorian is a talented writer. The book, especially the dialog in parts, was witty. The secondary characters Quinn and Richard were intriguing. I would have loved to have read more about them. The book got bogged down a little bit in the middle where Mallory is debating the legal ramifications of a relationship with Tyler. That's my only criticism of what was an entertaining work.

[Mister Spanky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny, fast-paced, clever

I enjoyed the humor and romantic excitement. A fun read!
The book intertwined a comedy and a love story into the interesting aspects of the legal profession.

[Ruth Caves · Rating 5 out of 5]

To be, or not to be

When you get drunk in Vegas you never know what will happen next.
Lots of confused people in this story but you still get a happy ending, and lots of sexual stuff too.

[Angie Seay · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens in Vegas

Too funny! I laughed out loud as I read and that’s something I try not to do because people look at you strange!! Loved the humor - loved the plot - I think I need a sequel!

[Eileen Gernet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad book

It was a bit over descriptive in places and dialogue a bit silly. The premise was good but the execution over done. Lost the story in the dialogue.

[Krista Walsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was ok

It was just ok. I didn't finish it. It was too predictable. Sorry it just wasn't a good book for me

[BJR · Rating 3 out of 5]

liked the book at first but then the wrong people were going to bed with each other and that's when you lost me. You need practice on the happy ever after.