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Happily Ever After #2
Haute Couture
Being Dumped on National TV is Worse Than Getting Kicked in the Balls...
Lauren Blake, fashionista extraordinaire, has what almost every woman wants: Glamour. Fortune. Prestige. Plus a new driver she finds terribly annoying, despite his good looks. As the creator of the popular clothing line she's worked years to build, Lauren's got no time for love. Until she lays eyes on the hot neighbor who just moved in across the way.
Jaxson Malone's celebrity-like-world came crashing down the moment he was dumped in front of millions on a popular American TV reality show. Desperate to escape humiliation, he flees to France where he takes over his grandfather's limousine business and meets a stunning woman who is everything he never dreamed of falling in love with. The only problem is...she's got her eyes on someone else.
Set in Paris, France, Haute Couture is the second book in the Razzle My Dazzle series of romantic tales with a splash of glitz.
Lauren Blake, fashionista extraordinaire, has what almost every woman wants: Glamour. Fortune. Prestige. Plus a new driver she finds terribly annoying, despite his good looks. As the creator of the popular clothing line she's worked years to build, Lauren's got no time for love. Until she lays eyes on the hot neighbor who just moved in across the way.
Jaxson Malone's celebrity-like-world came crashing down the moment he was dumped in front of millions on a popular American TV reality show. Desperate to escape humiliation, he flees to France where he takes over his grandfather's limousine business and meets a stunning woman who is everything he never dreamed of falling in love with. The only problem is...she's got her eyes on someone else.
Set in Paris, France, Haute Couture is the second book in the Razzle My Dazzle series of romantic tales with a splash of glitz.
- GenresRomance
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 21, 2018
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About the author
Joslyn Westbrook
19 books447 followersWife. Mom. Foodie. Fashion Junkie. Rom-Com Lover.
Author of sexy rom-coms and feel-good contemporary romance, Joslyn Westbrook's novels feature sassy, classy, badassy heroines and the alpha-broody, breath-hitching heroes who sweep them off their feet. When she's not writing, Joslyn can be found binge-watching Netflix, cooking, shopping, and spending time with her husband and children at home in sunny California.
Author of sexy rom-coms and feel-good contemporary romance, Joslyn Westbrook's novels feature sassy, classy, badassy heroines and the alpha-broody, breath-hitching heroes who sweep them off their feet. When she's not writing, Joslyn can be found binge-watching Netflix, cooking, shopping, and spending time with her husband and children at home in sunny California.
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January 26, 2018
All the feels! That's what I have right now after reading this book.
Lauren, aka Icy Hot Queen, is an elite fashion designer who has spent her days and nights working on expanding her business and brand. She would much rather have a man to spend those lonely nights with, but her luck with the men is not good. She also has a thing about flowers and candy- she hates them. If a would be suitor presents her with either, they are cut, no explanation. Hey, she has it in her social media profile so they should know better.
Jaxson is a down on his luck actor, model and recently jilted reality tv star. The woman he fell for on a tv dating show turned out to be secretly dating someone else, and turns down his proposal. This sends him into a spiral and he finds himself moving to Paris to get away from the limelight.
Things get interesting from there. This story is the sweet kind of love story that all girls who love sappy romance stories will love. I admit it, my name is Lisa and I am a romance junkie! I absolutely live for this book.
Jaxson is the stuff fairy tales are made of. Not only is he attentive and observant, he is not afraid to show his emotions, and fall head over heels for his forever lady. The man was Lauren's confidant, friend, protector and finally her lover. And boy what a lover he turns out to be. Not only does he recognize her disdain for flowers and candy, he cares enough to find out why. Total perfection.
Sometimes in this world it is good to escape the bs politics, all of the #movements and just read about good old fashion, syrup-y sweet romance. This charming book provides that haven. Hey listen, you can sit around eating your box of candy and smelling your flowers, but like Lauren said they are temporary. The flowers die and the candy is consumed and then what. Like Lauren, I want forever and romantic books like this provide that. Happy reading!
I am voluntarily posting a review after reading an advanced copy.
Lauren, aka Icy Hot Queen, is an elite fashion designer who has spent her days and nights working on expanding her business and brand. She would much rather have a man to spend those lonely nights with, but her luck with the men is not good. She also has a thing about flowers and candy- she hates them. If a would be suitor presents her with either, they are cut, no explanation. Hey, she has it in her social media profile so they should know better.
Jaxson is a down on his luck actor, model and recently jilted reality tv star. The woman he fell for on a tv dating show turned out to be secretly dating someone else, and turns down his proposal. This sends him into a spiral and he finds himself moving to Paris to get away from the limelight.
Things get interesting from there. This story is the sweet kind of love story that all girls who love sappy romance stories will love. I admit it, my name is Lisa and I am a romance junkie! I absolutely live for this book.
Jaxson is the stuff fairy tales are made of. Not only is he attentive and observant, he is not afraid to show his emotions, and fall head over heels for his forever lady. The man was Lauren's confidant, friend, protector and finally her lover. And boy what a lover he turns out to be. Not only does he recognize her disdain for flowers and candy, he cares enough to find out why. Total perfection.
Sometimes in this world it is good to escape the bs politics, all of the #movements and just read about good old fashion, syrup-y sweet romance. This charming book provides that haven. Hey listen, you can sit around eating your box of candy and smelling your flowers, but like Lauren said they are temporary. The flowers die and the candy is consumed and then what. Like Lauren, I want forever and romantic books like this provide that. Happy reading!
I am voluntarily posting a review after reading an advanced copy.
March 10, 2018
Haute Couture was actually my first read by Joslyn Westbrook. Her ability to create strong female characters who know what they want and work hard to get it, is enlightening. Haute Couture's storyline was realistic without losing that little bit of drama to keep it entertaining, I couldn't put the book down. I can't wait to read more books in her Razzle My Dazzle series.
February 22, 2018
A quick, light-hearted read that will make you laugh, swoon, and wish to move to the city of love (a.k.a. Paris). It's an ideal weekend reach, beach read, rainy day read - it's perfect for every season. This is definitely my favorite book by this author so far. Although I really liked her previous books, I think this is her best yet.
I loved Jaxson (who wouldn't fall for him? He's sweet, handsome, romantic - he really gives you all the feels!) and Lauren is the kind of heroine you'd like to be friends with. I was rooting for their HEA from the very beginning, even when Lauren couldn't see it herself. Their first meeting is super romantic, and the second time they meet it's an OMG moment, when you don't know whether to laugh or feel sorry for Lauren's mishap.
There's a great cast of side characters who make the story even more entertaining, especially when Lauren's handsome neighbor enters the story and you're led to wonder if she'll open her eyes and see that the right man is actually someone else. I was very happy to meet Antonio and Daniella again (from Cinderella-ish), and I can't wait to read Arabella's story, Lauren's best friend who we get to meet through their daily video chats.
This book can be read as a standalone, but you will want to read Cinderella-ish too, if you haven't yet.
I loved Jaxson (who wouldn't fall for him? He's sweet, handsome, romantic - he really gives you all the feels!) and Lauren is the kind of heroine you'd like to be friends with. I was rooting for their HEA from the very beginning, even when Lauren couldn't see it herself. Their first meeting is super romantic, and the second time they meet it's an OMG moment, when you don't know whether to laugh or feel sorry for Lauren's mishap.
There's a great cast of side characters who make the story even more entertaining, especially when Lauren's handsome neighbor enters the story and you're led to wonder if she'll open her eyes and see that the right man is actually someone else. I was very happy to meet Antonio and Daniella again (from Cinderella-ish), and I can't wait to read Arabella's story, Lauren's best friend who we get to meet through their daily video chats.
This book can be read as a standalone, but you will want to read Cinderella-ish too, if you haven't yet.
January 23, 2018
Jaxson Malone is having a really bad couple of months. Jaxson is a grade B actor and model he is gorgeous a real hunk that has no problem attracting beautiful women for meaningless hook-ups but what he really wants is Mrs. Forever. For some reason beyond Jaxson's understanding, he can't seem to find the “one”. So he decided to accept an offer to participate on a dating reality show called “Date Me, Then Marry Me”. Sure enough, he found Dixie Lane, the girl of his dreams but when asked her to marry him she said “Um no. Just no”. Humiliated on National TV, and hounded by the new media, Jaxson fled to Paris, France to help his grandfather out by temporary by taking over his limousine service. Learning the job meant acting as one of the limousine drivers for his grandfather's most important customers, Lauren Blake.
Lauren Blake is an up and coming “fashionista extraordinaire” with a successful business. She and Jaxson first met in the airport when they crashed into each other. Their attraction to each other was explosive yet neither of them said a word to each other except sorry as Lauren rush off to disappear in the airport crowds. You can't imagine Jaxson surprise when he arrives to pick Lauren after he crushed her fallen cell phone under his limousine's wheels. Talk about a bad beginning, Lauren is majorly annoyed at Jaxson and he compounded the problem by constantly putting his foot in it. Ms. Westbrook has done a splendid job with her romantic comedy novel. Her story-line and character development are both charming and entertaining. This is a great book that I really enjoyed reading and so will you.
I received this advanced copy and I am freely posting this fair and balanced review.
Lauren Blake is an up and coming “fashionista extraordinaire” with a successful business. She and Jaxson first met in the airport when they crashed into each other. Their attraction to each other was explosive yet neither of them said a word to each other except sorry as Lauren rush off to disappear in the airport crowds. You can't imagine Jaxson surprise when he arrives to pick Lauren after he crushed her fallen cell phone under his limousine's wheels. Talk about a bad beginning, Lauren is majorly annoyed at Jaxson and he compounded the problem by constantly putting his foot in it. Ms. Westbrook has done a splendid job with her romantic comedy novel. Her story-line and character development are both charming and entertaining. This is a great book that I really enjoyed reading and so will you.
I received this advanced copy and I am freely posting this fair and balanced review.
February 21, 2018
HAUTE COUTURE is the second standalone novel under the Razzle My Dazzle Series. This is a delightful read which starts with instalove between two strangers who bumped into each other as strangers, not realizing that fate will bring them together in Paris , with incognito actor Jaxson Malone, working for the Ice Queen fashionista and Southern Belle Lauren Blake as her chauffeur.
Both Lauren and Jaxson were broken- hearted and they tried to forget their heartaches by escaping - Jaxson escaped Hollywood, and Lauren escaped loneliness by drowning herself with work. But from the moment they met at the airport, they couldn't really forget each other. Jaxson was surprised to find out that he will be working for her but because of his disguise, she couldn't recognize him. And she was trying to catch Mr. Right. When the latter turned out to be a total jerk, Jaxson stepped up the plate and revealed himself to her. He was the elusive model and actor who her company was trying to contact for the debit of their highly anticipated magazine. Even though he didn't really want to go back to celebrity status again, he knew he would do anything for Lauren even when she wouldn't ask. So, he gave her the ultimate gift - himself .
This book was fantastic ! Joslyn Westbrook has such a way with words that nothing in this novel was ever boring or uninteresting. I loved the plot and the characters. Jaxson was so swoon-worthy! Everyone should read this book!
Both Lauren and Jaxson were broken- hearted and they tried to forget their heartaches by escaping - Jaxson escaped Hollywood, and Lauren escaped loneliness by drowning herself with work. But from the moment they met at the airport, they couldn't really forget each other. Jaxson was surprised to find out that he will be working for her but because of his disguise, she couldn't recognize him. And she was trying to catch Mr. Right. When the latter turned out to be a total jerk, Jaxson stepped up the plate and revealed himself to her. He was the elusive model and actor who her company was trying to contact for the debit of their highly anticipated magazine. Even though he didn't really want to go back to celebrity status again, he knew he would do anything for Lauren even when she wouldn't ask. So, he gave her the ultimate gift - himself .
This book was fantastic ! Joslyn Westbrook has such a way with words that nothing in this novel was ever boring or uninteresting. I loved the plot and the characters. Jaxson was so swoon-worthy! Everyone should read this book!
January 26, 2018
Love me some Jaxson....dibs...I feel better getting that out. He is the perfect book boyfriend, complete with being able to cook, sign me up. Jaxson thought he found true love on a reality show....but then was dumped on the reality show. My poor guy. He leaves for Paris to get away and help his grandparents with their business. Lauren has a successful fashion business in Paris. She too is looking for love or her forever. These two run into each other “literally” at the airport, where they have a speechless, love-at-first-sight moment.
Fast forward 2 months and they officially meet when Jaxson takes over his grandpa’s limo business and is Lauren’s driver. At this point Lauren is dating and trying to get out there, but she always hangs out or has lunch with Jaxson. I adored these two and we also get to see Antonio and his wife from book one. We get some swoon worthy moments, baby batter and an epilogue. Hopefully we will get to see more of these two in the future with their kid(s)...subtle, I know. Absolutely smitten with this new author and this series.
Fast forward 2 months and they officially meet when Jaxson takes over his grandpa’s limo business and is Lauren’s driver. At this point Lauren is dating and trying to get out there, but she always hangs out or has lunch with Jaxson. I adored these two and we also get to see Antonio and his wife from book one. We get some swoon worthy moments, baby batter and an epilogue. Hopefully we will get to see more of these two in the future with their kid(s)...subtle, I know. Absolutely smitten with this new author and this series.
January 24, 2018
Um yes, just yes (just read it and you’ll understand)
This is the story of Jaxson and Lauren. Lauren is known as the Ice Princess. Jaxson as the loser who got dumped on National TV. When they meet, sparks fly. Only briefly, but memorable. And then Lauren goes and falls for the wrong guy…
I loved this book! My eyes gobbled up the words as fast as they could. It was really good.
Hot. More-ish. Exciting.
I loved Truffles, Lauren’s cute little dog with the big attitude. I loved the fact Lauren designs high-fashion for all sizes and her models are at least size eight. I loved that Daniella and Antonio (Razzle My Dazzle book 1) make an appearance too. I want more!
I am voluntarily posting a review after reading an advanced copy.
This is the story of Jaxson and Lauren. Lauren is known as the Ice Princess. Jaxson as the loser who got dumped on National TV. When they meet, sparks fly. Only briefly, but memorable. And then Lauren goes and falls for the wrong guy…
I loved this book! My eyes gobbled up the words as fast as they could. It was really good.
Hot. More-ish. Exciting.
I loved Truffles, Lauren’s cute little dog with the big attitude. I loved the fact Lauren designs high-fashion for all sizes and her models are at least size eight. I loved that Daniella and Antonio (Razzle My Dazzle book 1) make an appearance too. I want more!
I am voluntarily posting a review after reading an advanced copy.
November 21, 2019
I think I have a new favorite book boyfriend, and he is Jaxson Malone. Jaxson is sweet and charming, and vulnerable looks darned good on him. He’s also a closet romantic. When we first met Lauren, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like her very much. I was already half in love with Jaxson and she’s kind of a stone b!tch to him. My relationship with her wasn’t off to a good start. I can happily report that it doesn’t take long before we get the chance to meet the funny, slightly neurotic woman behind the professional façade and I loved her just about as much as I do Jaxson. I had so much fun watching this pair stumble their way into couple-hood and I’m really looking forward to reading more in this series.
I read a borrowed copy of this book.
I read a borrowed copy of this book.
January 26, 2018
This is an awesome, feel good romantic comedy! There is no drama, secrets, whining, woe - is - me which makes it really enjoyable! The characters are interesting and likeable. Jaxson is humiliated on a reality tv show and needs a change so he goes to Paris to visit his grandparents. Lauren owns her own high end clothing line but wants to expand. What starts out as a brief encounter turns into a working relationship which turns into more. There are some obscenities and some short steamy scenes but it adds to the essence of the story. Very enjoyable! I received an ARC copy from the author for an honest review.
July 28, 2018
The moment I first read Cinderella-ish, I knew I had to follow this series.
In Haute Couture, we follow Jaxson and Lauren's story as they both live their lives in Paris, France. Their attraction is probably what you call insta-love since the moment they saw each other, they were mutually attracted to each other. However, since both of them didn't think they'd see each other again, they tried to not think about each other (one of them even dated someone) - until they were somehow forced to work together.
Things happened, decisions were made, and a cute and satisfying Epilogue happened.
Overall, this book is cute, well-written, and intriguing. I can't wait to read Arabella's story.
I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.
In Haute Couture, we follow Jaxson and Lauren's story as they both live their lives in Paris, France. Their attraction is probably what you call insta-love since the moment they saw each other, they were mutually attracted to each other. However, since both of them didn't think they'd see each other again, they tried to not think about each other (one of them even dated someone) - until they were somehow forced to work together.
Things happened, decisions were made, and a cute and satisfying Epilogue happened.
Overall, this book is cute, well-written, and intriguing. I can't wait to read Arabella's story.
I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.
February 4, 2018
I loved everything about this book! Especially the conversational French scattered about. It really added to the Paris feel of the book.
Jaxson and Lauren couldn’t be more different,
which is exactly why they are perfect for each other
from the moment they literally run into each other at the airport.
Jaxson is trying to escape heartbreak, and Lauren is
trying to fill a void that her work just can’t. Is it coincidence, or fate that Jaxson ends up being Lauren’s driver?
I enjoyed watching these two fall in love, and rooted
for their HEA.
This was my first book by this author, but it won’t be my last!
Jaxson and Lauren couldn’t be more different,
which is exactly why they are perfect for each other
from the moment they literally run into each other at the airport.
Jaxson is trying to escape heartbreak, and Lauren is
trying to fill a void that her work just can’t. Is it coincidence, or fate that Jaxson ends up being Lauren’s driver?
I enjoyed watching these two fall in love, and rooted
for their HEA.
This was my first book by this author, but it won’t be my last!
January 28, 2018
Love at last
Both Lauren and Jaxson had a rough road to finding their forever person. Both end up in Paris running from circumstance they wish to forget. I enjoyed the first book in the series more, it just had so many LOL moments. I enjoyed this book and would recommend, but if this is your first from the author, read the first in series and 52 weeks. This is a cute story and you will fall in love with Jaxson, want to punch Simon and cheer Lauren on the whole time. Daniella and Antonio make an appearance in this book as well.
Both Lauren and Jaxson had a rough road to finding their forever person. Both end up in Paris running from circumstance they wish to forget. I enjoyed the first book in the series more, it just had so many LOL moments. I enjoyed this book and would recommend, but if this is your first from the author, read the first in series and 52 weeks. This is a cute story and you will fall in love with Jaxson, want to punch Simon and cheer Lauren on the whole time. Daniella and Antonio make an appearance in this book as well.
January 27, 2018
Great cozy romantic comedy book. The main characters are Lauren who is the CEO of her own Fashion Company and Jaxson who is a model and Reality TV star that decides to take over his grandpa town car service in Paris. They have both moved to Paris from the US to get away from things there, start fresh…. Enjoyed the pace of this book and the characters are quite well developed that it doesn’t take long to get right into the story. Really loved Truffles, the little dog with major attitude.
December 17, 2018
Lauren and Jaxson
This book takes off where book one ends but with a different couple. They go well with each other. I am enjoying this author's style of books. Nothing off the wall. Just two people falling in love with no major drama-just getting to know and watching them fall together.
Good read.
This book takes off where book one ends but with a different couple. They go well with each other. I am enjoying this author's style of books. Nothing off the wall. Just two people falling in love with no major drama-just getting to know and watching them fall together.
Good read.
November 30, 2019
My favorite so far!
I love Lauren and Jaxson, they are a beautiful couple. The started off first by not liking each other much, then some interest was born but they remained friends, at the end their chemistry couldn't be put off.
They heal each other from past failed relationships and create a beautiful new life together. Now moving on to the third book.
I love Lauren and Jaxson, they are a beautiful couple. The started off first by not liking each other much, then some interest was born but they remained friends, at the end their chemistry couldn't be put off.
They heal each other from past failed relationships and create a beautiful new life together. Now moving on to the third book.
February 19, 2018
Easy and fun
I really enjoyed how feisty and brave the main character is. She is strong but knows how to be gentle as well. It as an easy read and had parts that made me laugh and others that made me want to be serious. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
I really enjoyed how feisty and brave the main character is. She is strong but knows how to be gentle as well. It as an easy read and had parts that made me laugh and others that made me want to be serious. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
April 28, 2018
High class writing
From beginning to end the story flows beautifully. True love of parents to grown kids, Excellent taste is sex scenarios...the sweet lil'dog..highly recommend! A happy story.
From beginning to end the story flows beautifully. True love of parents to grown kids, Excellent taste is sex scenarios...the sweet lil'dog..highly recommend! A happy story.
November 6, 2019
This was a fun read. I enjoyed it very much. I love the interaction between Jax and Lauren. Although I did want to smack Lauren a couple of times. She just wouldn’t get out of her head long enough to see what was in front of her.
February 18, 2018
Love it
I love these books. This is the second book inn the series and there is love, romance and so much more
I love these books. This is the second book inn the series and there is love, romance and so much more
February 20, 2018
Fun
Great easy read chick flick book.
Great holiday reading. Thoroughly enjoyed the storyline although similar to Cinderella fish was,a clever sequal.
Great easy read chick flick book.
Great holiday reading. Thoroughly enjoyed the storyline although similar to Cinderella fish was,a clever sequal.
February 20, 2018
So so good
Took me just a few hours to blow through this. Is book 3 out yet?? Ready for it NOW! Loving this series!
Took me just a few hours to blow through this. Is book 3 out yet?? Ready for it NOW! Loving this series!
May 20, 2018
Easy read, cute and well written.
May 27, 2018
Cute & sweet
This was a sweet little love story full of those familiar new love breathtaking moments . It’s a quick read for a summer evening.
This was a sweet little love story full of those familiar new love breathtaking moments . It’s a quick read for a summer evening.
July 5, 2018
Love this book
I started this series and keep reading for 3 days... would recommend this to anyone. I love Josyln and her books
I started this series and keep reading for 3 days... would recommend this to anyone. I love Josyln and her books
September 26, 2018
Better than the first book because there were no weird euphemisms during the sex scenes. Good fluffy read, not amazing, but still fun.
October 23, 2018
2 Paris
A great french love story of a fashion designer and a hot as Hades male model. He's trying to stay incognito, nursing a broken heart, but will he reveal who he is for love.
A great french love story of a fashion designer and a hot as Hades male model. He's trying to stay incognito, nursing a broken heart, but will he reveal who he is for love.
April 2, 2020
Yet another....
Amazingly well written story. As it continues with new and existing characters you fall in love with each one. Absolutely movie worthy...and onto the next book....
Amazingly well written story. As it continues with new and existing characters you fall in love with each one. Absolutely movie worthy...and onto the next book....
July 23, 2020
This book was absolutely fantastic! I was hooked from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down! This book was absolutely worth the read. I can’t wait for Arabella’s book!
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