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Schooled on Love #2
Side Hustle
A single school teacher desperate to get ahead got way more than she bargained for when she started a side hustle.
She’s a Hustle app driver. He’s a detective on a case. And her most regular passenger is a criminal.
One minute Angie’s counting her tips and the next, she’s being frisked by handsome detective Trent Turner.
In different circumstances, she wouldn’t have minded the attention of those piercing blue eyes, the feel of his hands, or even the sound of his voice. Except all he was interested in was wrapping her with wires and giving her instructions through an earpiece.
Good thing she’s getting paid for this, because if there’s anything more nerve-wracking than driving a criminal while secretly working with the cops, it’s listening to a charming voice that makes her heart want to jump out of her chest…
If only this undercover job didn’t depend on Angie keeping her feelings for Trent from spiraling out of control…
She’s a Hustle app driver. He’s a detective on a case. And her most regular passenger is a criminal.
One minute Angie’s counting her tips and the next, she’s being frisked by handsome detective Trent Turner.
In different circumstances, she wouldn’t have minded the attention of those piercing blue eyes, the feel of his hands, or even the sound of his voice. Except all he was interested in was wrapping her with wires and giving her instructions through an earpiece.
Good thing she’s getting paid for this, because if there’s anything more nerve-wracking than driving a criminal while secretly working with the cops, it’s listening to a charming voice that makes her heart want to jump out of her chest…
If only this undercover job didn’t depend on Angie keeping her feelings for Trent from spiraling out of control…
86 pages, ebook
Published December 3, 2020
About the author
Kaci Lane
26 books271 followersKaci Lane is an Alabama girl whose mission in life is to write stories that relate to real-life issues with a bit of comic relief. While unsuccessfully trying to learn Spanish for a decade, she has become fluent in Sarcasm, Southern Belle and movie quotes. She is married to a true Southern gentleman and has two young children, all of which help keep her humility in check.
With a background and degree in journalism, Kaci has written almost everything about anything. Well, except for topics that would make any good Southern Baptist’s face turn the color of a Crimson Tide football jersey.
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With a background and degree in journalism, Kaci has written almost everything about anything. Well, except for topics that would make any good Southern Baptist’s face turn the color of a Crimson Tide football jersey.
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June 29, 2021
Single school teacher falls in love with the detective she's working with. Teacher and Detective working together? Romance? Never read before so I totally enjoyed every bit of it. Out of all the books in the series this was my utmost favorite. You will really love, Angie's character. She's a sweetheart and Trent is your mr perfectionist in a very charming sense.
~ 𝙷𝚞𝚐𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝙰𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚎 𝙰𝚁𝙲 𝚌𝚘𝚙𝚢 𝚒𝚗 𝚎𝚡𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗 ~
~ 𝙷𝚞𝚐𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝙰𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚎 𝙰𝚁𝙲 𝚌𝚘𝚙𝚢 𝚒𝚗 𝚎𝚡𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗 ~
May 2, 2021
I Adored This Story !! . . .
A side job providing an Uber service gets Angela Andrews (“Angie”) so much more than she ever imagined. Angie was a teacher who wants some extra money to save up for grad school. Apparently her most frequent customer, Mario Cruz, is a criminal working for a major drug dealer. Angie is approached by an attractive man, Detective Trent Turner, and asked to assist in their surveillance of the bad guy by wearing a “wire” for them to gather information.
It would be difficult not to like the naïve, sweet Angie. Trent is amused by her right from the start. When Angie got wired for their first excursion picking up Cruz, Delilah Stevenson helps get her ready. The woman flirted with Trent and wore a dress so tight that it revealed the outline of her thong. When Angie later implied -- after Cruz was dropped off and Trent followed her home for safety -- that he was probably attracted to Delilah, he denied it. When she pushed and insisted Delilah was every man’s type, he told her she wasn’t – but smiled and told her that SHE was his type! She turned bright red and ran inside.
Angie and Trent have a good relationship and Angie would like even more, at least until Delilah Stevenson lets her know that she had been spending “special” time at Trent’s apartment in the evenings. She didn’t bother to specify that other cops were there also since they were compiling the evidence against the drug lord. Unwilling to discuss it with Trent, she ignores him completely. Is this the end for them? Can she just walk away from him now?
This was a wonderful story line with fun banter and a close relationship derailed by a conniving woman who didn’t know when to back off. The characters in the story were wonderful and I enjoyed reading every page! Grab your copy and see how Angie’s adventure turns out and if there is any hope of a HEA for her and Trent.
A side job providing an Uber service gets Angela Andrews (“Angie”) so much more than she ever imagined. Angie was a teacher who wants some extra money to save up for grad school. Apparently her most frequent customer, Mario Cruz, is a criminal working for a major drug dealer. Angie is approached by an attractive man, Detective Trent Turner, and asked to assist in their surveillance of the bad guy by wearing a “wire” for them to gather information.
It would be difficult not to like the naïve, sweet Angie. Trent is amused by her right from the start. When Angie got wired for their first excursion picking up Cruz, Delilah Stevenson helps get her ready. The woman flirted with Trent and wore a dress so tight that it revealed the outline of her thong. When Angie later implied -- after Cruz was dropped off and Trent followed her home for safety -- that he was probably attracted to Delilah, he denied it. When she pushed and insisted Delilah was every man’s type, he told her she wasn’t – but smiled and told her that SHE was his type! She turned bright red and ran inside.
Angie and Trent have a good relationship and Angie would like even more, at least until Delilah Stevenson lets her know that she had been spending “special” time at Trent’s apartment in the evenings. She didn’t bother to specify that other cops were there also since they were compiling the evidence against the drug lord. Unwilling to discuss it with Trent, she ignores him completely. Is this the end for them? Can she just walk away from him now?
This was a wonderful story line with fun banter and a close relationship derailed by a conniving woman who didn’t know when to back off. The characters in the story were wonderful and I enjoyed reading every page! Grab your copy and see how Angie’s adventure turns out and if there is any hope of a HEA for her and Trent.
May 7, 2021
If you're looking for a realistic, gritty and emotional romance read, perhaps Side Hustle isn't the story for you. If, however, you're looking for a sassy, clean, hilarious rom com book that will have you unable to put it down, then this is definitely the one you're going to go ahead and pick up.
Angie and Trent meet under strange circumstances. Her second job driving passengers for the Hustle app has put her accidentally into connection with drug runners, and Trent is the detective trying to piece the whole case together. What starts as an undercover assignment turns into a developing romance with a whole lot of chemistry. Can these two find a way to make a relationship work that started under such strange circumstances? I can guarantee you're going to want to find out.
Told in both Angie and Trent's viewpoints, Side Hustle is full of hilarious hijinks, heartwarming moments, and plenty of action. I read almost this entire story in one sitting, and Kaci Lane is definitely becoming an author to watch out for in the clean romance genre.
Definitely go ahead and pick this one up, especially if you're looking for something lighthearted to take your mind off of everything going on in our world today.
Final Rating: 4/5.
Thanks so much to Kaci Lane for letting me read and review this!
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Angie and Trent meet under strange circumstances. Her second job driving passengers for the Hustle app has put her accidentally into connection with drug runners, and Trent is the detective trying to piece the whole case together. What starts as an undercover assignment turns into a developing romance with a whole lot of chemistry. Can these two find a way to make a relationship work that started under such strange circumstances? I can guarantee you're going to want to find out.
Told in both Angie and Trent's viewpoints, Side Hustle is full of hilarious hijinks, heartwarming moments, and plenty of action. I read almost this entire story in one sitting, and Kaci Lane is definitely becoming an author to watch out for in the clean romance genre.
Definitely go ahead and pick this one up, especially if you're looking for something lighthearted to take your mind off of everything going on in our world today.
Final Rating: 4/5.
Thanks so much to Kaci Lane for letting me read and review this!
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 26, 2021
Perfect. I adored this book. A Sweet Romance, quick and easy read. After coming off of a 700 page book, I wanted something light, fun and easy. This was it! <3 A well written short sweet romance. Angie is an 'uber' driver who gets caught up driving a drug dealer around. A handsome officer asks her to assist in bringing down the dealers boss. She agrees and during the case she and the officer find a romantic interest in each other. It is almost derailed by the trainwreck Delilah. A definite read! I recommend. I really enjoy Kaci's books. I'm a fan!
June 30, 2021
~First of all, I want to say a huge thank you to the wonderful author of this book for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!~
Ahhhhh, yet another "aww" worthy romcom! (Holy cow, why am I reading these so fast! *sad & crying face*) It's hard to decide between these two books which one I love more XD
Unlike lots of series, this one has the same characters in the books! I always love when that happens, because you can get to know them even more.
Also, I love the feeling of Side Hustle, because it's a sort of I-like-you-but-I-shouldn't-like-you-but-I-really-really-like-you book, it's always hilarious when that happens.
I recommend this book to you!
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Ahhhhh, yet another "aww" worthy romcom! (Holy cow, why am I reading these so fast! *sad & crying face*) It's hard to decide between these two books which one I love more XD
Unlike lots of series, this one has the same characters in the books! I always love when that happens, because you can get to know them even more.
Also, I love the feeling of Side Hustle, because it's a sort of I-like-you-but-I-shouldn't-like-you-but-I-really-really-like-you book, it's always hilarious when that happens.
I recommend this book to you!
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May 9, 2021
The Side Hustle is so much fun! Angie started driving for the ride service Hustle to earn money to pay for grad school. After dropping one of her favorite riders at the airport, Angie is shocked to be pulled over by a police officer, Trent. When Angie learns that her rider works for a drug lord, she agrees to help Trent with the investigation. As they work together, Angie and Trent find it hard to resist the attraction between them. The progress of any relationship has bumps - for Angie and Trent, they come in the forms of a matchmaking best friend and a coworker scheming for her own relationship with Trent. With some drama, lots of humor and a few surprising twists, Trent and Angie manage to find their happy ending - much to the enjoyment of the readers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 2, 2021
An easy to read and funny story where a teacher and cab driver gets involved without her knowledge with a drug dealer and with the police. Written with humor and plenty of action, Side Hustle is entertaining and makes you smiles with the comments and observations made by the main characters. Good reading for some relaxing and fun time!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 8, 2021
A beautifully written book with an interesting story line. The characters are strong, and the story flows quickly and smoothly. I enjoyed reading this story.
July 14, 2021
I really enjoyed this book a lot it was so awesome the characters. There was a lot of awesome scenes and it was super sweet. I loved how cutey romance was that it made you swoon a lot. I highly recommend this novel
January 22, 2021
Short and sweet
Super cute little story! A lot of fun to read! I loved the humor. Angie had me laughing many of times here.
Rating: G, clean
Super cute little story! A lot of fun to read! I loved the humor. Angie had me laughing many of times here.
Rating: G, clean
June 28, 2021
“The smell of wildflowers whispered around him as he caressed the soft skin of her shoulders. For someone with seasonal allergies, he sure had taken a liking to her floral aroma.”
Angie is a middle school teacher, and has a side job of being a Hustle app driver (basically like Uber). She didn’t expect her life to change instantly when she gets pulled over by a detective after dropping off a passenger. What she didn’t know is that passenger is actually a criminal. Since Angie is somewhat involved, Trent – the detective – asks her to become an informant to help with the case.
Since they’re spending a lot of time together, they both start to develop feelings for each other. However, they have to keep things professional, until one night while they were both going undercover, they share a kiss.
🚘READ IF YOU LIKE🚘:
- obvious attraction
- protective hero
- sarcastic & stubborn heroine
- middle school teacher + detective
- a little bit of drama
- strawberry smoothie 🍓
- going undercover & wearing disguises
- short, closed-door romcom
Angie is a middle school teacher, and has a side job of being a Hustle app driver (basically like Uber). She didn’t expect her life to change instantly when she gets pulled over by a detective after dropping off a passenger. What she didn’t know is that passenger is actually a criminal. Since Angie is somewhat involved, Trent – the detective – asks her to become an informant to help with the case.
Since they’re spending a lot of time together, they both start to develop feelings for each other. However, they have to keep things professional, until one night while they were both going undercover, they share a kiss.
🚘READ IF YOU LIKE🚘:
- obvious attraction
- protective hero
- sarcastic & stubborn heroine
- middle school teacher + detective
- a little bit of drama
- strawberry smoothie 🍓
- going undercover & wearing disguises
- short, closed-door romcom
January 8, 2021
This is a fast fun read that holds your attention from the first page until the last. Angie and Trent's story was a sweet clean read that has drama, romance and will make you laugh out loud in spots. I look forward to the next book in this series. I received a complimentary copy from StoryOrigin and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 12, 2021
This is a great fun,clean read. Thank you to the author for creating such lively characters.
A school teacher takes a second job as hustle driver in her spare time. Trust me it gets better,she is followed by the police and gets pulled over for...... You’ll have to read the book to find out. A little hustling just might bring you love!!!!
A school teacher takes a second job as hustle driver in her spare time. Trust me it gets better,she is followed by the police and gets pulled over for...... You’ll have to read the book to find out. A little hustling just might bring you love!!!!
February 25, 2021
This is the 1st book I read by Kaci Lane. I loved ❤ this book's storyline. This book's storyline was funny 😂. I loved ❤ Angie’s character. I loved ❤ Trent's character. I loved ❤ the ending. Awesome job Ms. Lane.
March 2, 2021
Sweet read
This a short, sweet read. It was well written with a straightforward plot. Something to enjoy when you want to relax and read a romance.
This a short, sweet read. It was well written with a straightforward plot. Something to enjoy when you want to relax and read a romance.
January 5, 2023
That was so incredibly adorable. I love romantic suspense and protector romance. This takes those styles and adds a heaping dose of comedy to make something altogether delightful. I’m picturing “Knight & Day” but without all the shooting and international locations. Angie and Trent are so endearingly awkward together at first, that every part of the socially awkward introvert in me was cheering in delight. I’m having so much fun with these characters. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us next.
March 4, 2022
3.5 stars. "Girly & Hallmark-y" just like the author bio says... quick fun escape.
March 30, 2025
Short and sweet
January 2, 2022
Had some cute moments, but this was too unrealistic for me to really enjoy. Trent was also too judgy and creepy for me to like his character.
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