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Did I break into an animal shelter? Yes. Should it be a crime? Absolutely not. After all, I’m just trying to save these darling kittens from being sent to a lab for experiments. They deserve a loving home, and I intend to give them one. Well, that was the plan, but then I ran into some complications. Several of them. And they all have badges, guns, and handcuffs. So, off to jail, I go, but I make my one phone call to the only man who can help me. Benton. I just hope he doesn’t tell my father what I’ve been up to.


Penelope is in trouble, and I’m the only one who can help her. I make it to the jail almost before she does and saves her from a night in the drunk tank. But once I get her to my house, I have a hard time letting her leave. After all, she’s been on my mind since the first moment I met her. And this little run-in with the law is just what I need to convince her that I can be her everything. House arrest has never seemed so appealing. My plan is so close to working out, but Penelope always brings something extra—could be stolen kittens, could be dangerous family ties. With my Penny, life is always a surprise.


MINK's Note: Curl up with a kitty and a coffee for this fun, safe romp with steam and an HEA.

92 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 7, 2020

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Profile Image for MC The Bookaholic ♡.
222 reviews94 followers
May 29, 2020
3 stars!!!

I’m going to start off by saying that I didn’t appreciate the H’s manipulation that essentially brought the h closer to him. That is why I rated this 3 stars. On the other hand, the book was so sweet and romantic that I was stuck being annoyed that I was being swayed by the characters — by Benny — essentially by MINK.

Benny aka Mr. Chase is Penny’s dad’s lawyer. She’s always had the hots for him and it pretty much goes both ways.

She’s described by the male figures as being book smart but “ditzy” and “quirky in a ridiculously adorable way”. To me, she’s sometimes an immature idiot, but I’m probably being too hard on her.

Her friend Polly tries to get her to see the situation she’s in — Benny planned out for her to get arrested and later influenced the judge to give her house arrest with him — with open eyes but she’s in denial and when her father says the same thing, she’s all ‘it’s okay — I love him too much’ (not an actual quote, I’m paraphrasing).

And that’s the thing, by the end of the book, I don’t blame homegirl for not caring that she’s been manipulated into being on house arrest. I, too, admit I’ve been charmed by Benny.

The smut is good. The instalove is there. And overall it was a sweet book. It was just that part of the plot that really bothered me because earlier this week I read this woman’s story on Reddit about how she was manipulated into falling in love and eventually marrying her husband. She only found out because he admitted it after he got super drunk with his brother, who was celebrating becoming engaged to a woman he also manipulated. So the reality of how this can actually indeed happen in real life struck the nerve, lol.
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Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,685 reviews2,447 followers
March 8, 2020
Got this baby as an ARC..

Cat burglar or is she? Lol this was a fun novella but I did have some issues with few things, it did bug me but it was still a fun story. 

 Both have the hots for one another but for some odd reason instead of saying those words they do the opposite. 

Penelope is breaking into a animal shelter to free kittens from testing she has it all planned out.  Or so she thinks since shes caught and taken to jail. But lucky for her Benton is her fathers lawyer and very good at his job. Making sure his girl is safe and sound and is in his house so he can keep a watch on her.

Now I would have enjoyed it WAYYYY more if.. Benton didn't manipulated mostly everything, he was the one who called in the "anonymous" tip to get her arrested to need him, he paid the cops to keep her safe and out of jail, & he made sure the owner of the shelter made the judge put a device on her to keep her on house arrest in his place.  Like that was EXTREME to me, heck when Penelope found out she didn't get mad I wanted alittle anger from her side cuz not everyone was in Benton pocket.. Penelope just loved every second and making him fall for her.. when he was already in love.


No ow/om drama, no cheating, Drama, sexy times, virgin gal no manwhore

Recommend- yes/maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐

Instalove/lust
Older/younger couple
21h/30s
Masturbation
Safe
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
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788 reviews152 followers
March 13, 2020
“Is there something wrong with me? I mean, you did that thing with your mouth--which I loved--but you won’t kiss me. Like kiss me, kiss me. Don’t you want me? Do I have kitten breath? Why won’t you kiss me?” I sigh and reach up to stroke her cheek. “Because I love you.”

After that fragment, I was gone... It could be the fact I was drinking some malibu, vodka and orange juice, or it could be because this novella was perfection!

I usually don't give shorter books 5 stars but this deserves even more. I loved every single aspect of the plot, starting from the cutest breaking and entering, through my favourite quirky heroine and finishing with the name Benton. Benton. Benton. Like my heart, this name goes bom-bom, bom-bom.

I'm addicted to Mink and count the days to her new release. You better don't stop writing!
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811 reviews184 followers
March 15, 2020
She’s the only dream I’ve ever had

So, this was a good read. I'm not sure why..but I didn't love it. Smexy times didn't happen until 72% ish and it lasted maybe 3 pages. That's only after the h threw herself at the H and he finally gave in (after her several failed attempts). He wanted her but held back a little too much for me. Still, it was a good read and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
-virgin h, no details on H past
-dual POV
-no abuse or cheating or OP drama
-epilogue 5 years out
Profile Image for Rochelle.
1,642 reviews
March 18, 2020
This was a fun story to read. Loved Penny and her love for cats which I understand as I look around all my lovely cats. Each book that I read from her has me falling in love with her work more and more. Loved Benton and Penny together. They have been in love with each other for so long but because of her father, they couldn’t act on it. Benny devised a plan to make her his. Loved this story and the side characters. I hope that Polly gets a story, loved her.

I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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368 reviews242 followers
February 27, 2021
It was a quick read. That’s all.

I was hoping for some intense story but it wasn’t .

All in all, very random, normal also kinda boring.
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2,007 reviews107 followers
October 3, 2021
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Otro de MINK que me costó terminar!





•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers

•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen





Locking her down de MINK


Argumento:

¿He entrado en un refugio de animales? Sí. ¿Es eso un delito? No, en absoluto.

Después de todo, sólo intento salvar a estos adorables gatitos de ser enviados a un laboratorio para experimentos. Se merecen un hogar cariñoso, y tengo la intención de darles uno.

Bueno, ese era el plan, pero luego me encuentro con algunas complicaciones. Varias de ellas. Y tienen placas, armas y esposas. Así que voy a la cárcel, pero hago mi única llamada al único hombre que puede ayudarme. Benton. Sólo
espero que no le diga a mi padre lo que he estado haciendo.

Penelope está en problemas y yo soy el único que puede ayudarla. Llego a la cárcel casi antes que ella y la salvo de una noche en la celda de los borrachos. Pero una vez que la llevo a mi casa, me cuesta dejarla ir. Después de todo, ha estado en mi mente desde el primer momento en que la conocí. Y este pequeño encontronazo con la ley es justo lo que necesito para convencerla de que puedo ser su todo.

El arresto domiciliario nunca ha sido tan atractivo. Mi plan está tan cerca de funcionar, pero Penelope siempre trae algo extra: pueden ser gatitos robados, pueden ser peligrosos lazos familiares.

Con mi Penny, la vida siempre es una sorpresa.






Mí humilde opinión:

Este es otro libro que me costó terminar de MINK.

La historia realmente no me enganchó, no había mucho sucediendo y lo poco que sucedía no me interesaba tanto. Me encantan los gatos pero se gastó el tema en este libro.

¿Quién irrumpe en un refugio para rescatar gatos con un gorro rosa en la cabeza? Pues Penny! Están bien para mi las heroínas extravagantes e inocentes, me divierten pero esta era demasiado inmadura, era una chica a punto de terminar la universidad pero actuaba como una adolescente loca y tonta.

Benton estuvo bien, era el típico héroe que trae MINK, ellos hacen lo que sea para tener a sus mujeres. No sé que pensar que él encubriera los crimenes del padre de ella.

La química entre los protagonistas no la vi, las escenas de sexo estuvieron ahí pero me resultaron aburridas. Al final no logré ver algo más profundo en la pareja que me emocionara.
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1,676 reviews111 followers
March 10, 2020
3.5 Stars

This was a pretty good story. Benton has been obsessed with one of his client’s daughters. He has secretly inserted himself into her life. I thought he was a little obsessive, he manipulated Penelope’s life a little much for my liking. He was a little too obsessed. I really liked Penelope. She was smart and quirky, she knew she was different and embraced it. I love how she wanted to save the kittens, I am 100% a cat person. I have eight cats lol! Penelope handled Benton’s obsession a little too well and she didn’t let her father push her around. I would have been at least a little ticked at all the manipulation going on. She knew who and what she wanted and wasn’t going to let her father stand in her way.

Safety and Spoilers
Completely safe. No ow/om drama. H has been celibate for a long time and h is a virgin. No abuse.
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Profile Image for Fiona Fog.
1,461 reviews86 followers
March 11, 2020
Again MINK delivers in a read that had me on the floor!!! I can totally relate to our leading lady, her heart is huge and I can understand what she was attempting to do. I’d be tempted myself.

Benton, older and the family lawyer he’s been in love with Penelope since he first saw her. He’s been making plans quietly in the background to make her his.

It had laughter, steam and an engaging cast of characters that I loved. I also liked the message I took from within. Adopt a pet from the shelter, save a life.
Profile Image for Jami.
617 reviews13 followers
March 8, 2020
Benton is always 3 steps ahead when it comes to Penelope. Since the moment that he met her, he’s wanted her and started with his plans to make her his forever. The moment Penny gets into trouble, he’s her first call and all his plans finally start falling into place.

-safe read
-h is a virgin
-no talk of H past
-no om/ow drama
-no abuse past or present
-epilogue 5 years out
Profile Image for Misty Schott.
4,225 reviews35 followers
March 9, 2020
Sweet, sexy, funny read!!

Penny is a little naive when it comes to the ways of the world, but she knows she wants to rescue the kitties before they are sent off to become test subjects. Benton has loved Penny from the moment he laid eyes on her at her father's house. He is always three steps ahead and plans on claiming Penny as his even if he kind of helped put her in the situation she finds herself in. This is a funny, sweet, sexy story and I highly recommend it!
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1,214 reviews4 followers
March 9, 2020
We should all want a Penny in our lives. Penny is so sweet and giving and Benton wants her. Benton does go way overboard to make sure everything goes the way he wants. So funny with Penny and her confusing sayings. Penny and Benton will melt your heart and make you laugh out loud.
Profile Image for Lauren.
6,131 reviews57 followers
July 31, 2020
First things first; I love the cover of this book!
This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Benton is the family lawyer. He has wanted Penelope for a while. So much so that he has been secretly putting plans into place to make Penelope his woman.
The chemistry between Penelope Jane and Benton is clear to see and I loved them together. I thought that they were perfect for one another.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
Profile Image for Jess.
3,187 reviews27 followers
March 8, 2020
Penny and Benny!
Ha! :)

Bennett is a lawyer to Penelope Jane’s father. And from the moment he saw her he has been planning on making her his.
Since she has seen him she has wanted him. And she thinks he wants her as well.

I love me a good alpha male character and this one did not disappoint! MINK sure does write some sexy alpha males! She’s one of my go to authors when I’m looking for a quick insta love story. I highly recommend you download this story (and all of her stories).
Profile Image for Harim.
1,203 reviews77 followers
March 9, 2020
Ugh, adorable, I absolutely adored this.
Penelope and Benton were so good ahh my heart.



I am kinda sorta falling head over heels for Mink because even though she has a mad obsession with cats and kittens in her books,the way she does is kinda cute to read. And she writes the best fricking heroes AHSDGJAKAJDJSKS


ARC received for review
Profile Image for Leslee.
2,654 reviews76 followers
March 9, 2020
Another fantastic read by the most amazing author, Mink! Penelope and her mixing up of idioms, her opinions and viewpoints are hilarious. Benton's hidden obsession with her and her determination to get him to fall in love with her was so adorable, I just couldn't put it down. I loved Penelope's passion and Benton's machinations. It all blended together to create a recipe for a fantastic sexy romance. Cannot wait for more Mink books!
322 reviews1 follower
March 9, 2020
I loved Penny and Benton!! Their story was so much fun to read. I love how she’s a little bit lost without him and how he will do absolutely anything to have her at his side. She’s a little kookie and a while lot of adorable while Benny is all alpha male. I really hope Polly gets her own story next!
I received this book as an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Sheemika.
30 reviews2 followers
March 13, 2020
I’m a glutton for punishment and kept reading this god awful book.
Profile Image for Babel.
2,350 reviews197 followers
March 9, 2020
So adorable and funny that I wanted to read it again as soon as I finished. And I imagined a TV romcom based on this would be hilarious and just too yummy to resist.

I love cats and the heroine in this novella is ready to cross to the side of crime to liberate some poor kittens from a fate worse than death: science experiments.

The whole mission is riddled with cute silliness, two sweet girls impersonating criminals like fluffy versions of spy agents, and a devious lawyer with Machiavelian plans to claim his smart yet quirky dream girl. He sets about to secure her as his like a general conquering an empire. It is too much 😂 The funniest thing is tha it is she who thinks she has the upper hand, and that double game was so entertaining.

Cat cuteness galore, crazy love business, and lots of laughs. I didn’t see the plot twist sneaking up on me at the end of this couple’s fight to be together, and I definitely loved the epilogue with all its over-the-top loveliness. One of my favourite stories from this author!
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334 reviews
July 23, 2020
I love a Stalker

I love a good stalker romance and Benny definitely was a good one. He was always steps ahead of Penelope. Penelope is cute and fun.
Profile Image for Rose.
2,725 reviews26 followers
May 20, 2020
I really liked this story. It was very entertaining and enjoyable. I did a lot of laughing. The characters were interesting and awesome. Polly was an awesome friend and she cracked me up too!

*****Blurb
Did I break into an animal shelter? Yes. Should it be a crime? Absolutely not. After all, I’m just trying to save these darling kittens from being sent to a lab for experiments. They deserve a loving home, and I intend to give them one. Well, that was the plan, but then I ran into some complications. Several of them. And they all have badges, guns, and handcuffs. So, off to jail I go, but I make my one phone call to the only man who can help me. Benton. I just hope he doesn’t tell my father what I’ve been up to.

Penelope is in trouble, and I’m the only one who can help her. I make it to the jail almost before she does and save her from a night in the drunk tank. But once I get her to my house, I have a hard time letting her leave. After all, she’s been on my mind since the first moment I met her. And this little run-in with the law is just what I need to convince her that I can be her everything. House arrest has never seemed so appealing. My plan is so close to working out, but Penelope always brings something extra—could be stolen kittens, could be dangerous family ties. With my Penny, life is always a surprise.
*****
Benton was so sneaky when he was trying to get Penelope where he wanted her. I would have been super annoyed with him but Penelope was very forgiving. He did an awesome job of making it up to her and that was super sweet. I loved their happy ever after and I recommend reading this book. Or listening to it! The narrators for the book are awesome and made the funny parts of the story even better.
Profile Image for Rose.
2,725 reviews26 followers
June 10, 2020
I really liked this story. It was very entertaining and enjoyable. I did a lot of laughing. The characters were interesting and awesome. Polly was an awesome friend and she cracked me up too!

*****Blurb
Did I break into an animal shelter? Yes. Should it be a crime? Absolutely not. After all, I’m just trying to save these darling kittens from being sent to a lab for experiments. They deserve a loving home, and I intend to give them one. Well, that was the plan, but then I ran into some complications. Several of them. And they all have badges, guns, and handcuffs. So, off to jail I go, but I make my one phone call to the only man who can help me. Benton. I just hope he doesn’t tell my father what I’ve been up to.

Penelope is in trouble, and I’m the only one who can help her. I make it to the jail almost before she does and save her from a night in the drunk tank. But once I get her to my house, I have a hard time letting her leave. After all, she’s been on my mind since the first moment I met her. And this little run-in with the law is just what I need to convince her that I can be her everything. House arrest has never seemed so appealing. My plan is so close to working out, but Penelope always brings something extra—could be stolen kittens, could be dangerous family ties. With my Penny, life is always a surprise.
*****
Benton was so sneaky when he was trying to get Penelope where he wanted her. I would have been super annoyed with him but Penelope was very forgiving. He did an awesome job of making it up to her and that was super sweet. I loved their happy ever after and I recommend reading this book. Or listening to it! The narrators for the book are awesome and made the funny parts of the story even better.
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