The Misadventures of a (Wannabe) Slutty Bartender

by W.S. Carmichael

Ava Moreland has it all planned out. In two months, she will marry her fiancé, Tim. She’ll continue working at Vegas’s famous Cosmopolitan bar while he runs his father’s accounting firm. Soon they’ll start a family and she’ll have the white picket life she’s always dreamed of.
Or not.
When her fairytale engagement implodes in a devastating display, Ava embarks on a quest to reclaim her identity and feminine prowess – by sleeping her way through Las Vegas. With her best friend, Jarrod, acting as wingman her plan is foolproof.
Or not.
Nothing goes as planned with hilariously disastrous results. Her sexual misadventures will keep you in stitches as Ava searches for herself in Sin City, finding her happily ever after in the unlikeliest of places.

221 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 21, 2021

Reviews

[Eclectic Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ava's life is about to change. After catching her jerk of a fiancé sucking face with his male assistant, she decides to "reclaim her womanly power and take her life back". Instead of looking for Mr. Right, she's looking for Mr. Right Now. It's time to explore one-night stands instead of happily ever afters. Unfortunately, one-night stands aren't as easy she thought they would be. From a date with a creepy Daddy role-play kook to a catfishing sleaze bag pretending to be a no-show while sizing her up from afar, she feels she's the unluckiest person in the world. Besides none of them measure up to her good friend and co-worker, Adam. They've always had a chemistry between them but he's married. Until he wasn't. Now she's afraid of ruining their friendship in case things don't go well.

I just wanted to slap some sense in Ava sometimes, but I do understand her need to find herself. After all, she lost her identity when she was with Tim, and though misguided, perhaps she thought it vital to feel more feminine after being dumped for another man. Her deep loyalty to her friends and family is splendid and I found myself cheering her on while she was putting people in their place. Adam is kind and patient as he waits for Ava to pull her head out, and with Ava's hilarious best friend Jarrod supporting them both, happiness and love prevail.

If you love LOL friends-to-lovers romantic comedies with quirky characters trying to find their way in love and life, give this book a try.

Thank you to Ms. Carmichael and Goddess Fish Promotions for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing ever turns out exactly as we want it, and nothing is perfect. Sometimes when we try to plan and control, well...you know what happens then. Our plans go down the toilet:) That’s what happens to Ava in this book. Too much planning and too many perfect pictures. Sort of like the ridiculous “my wedding” scrapbooks we put together back in home economics. I think Ava thought she could have her high-falutin’ fiancé and everything she’d pictured. Tim, her fiancé, had a completely different picture in his little “wedding book”.
If you have read my reviews, you will have seen me write that romance is not necessarily one of my favorite genres. Maybe you’ve seen it enough to want me to STOP saying it. Except, I’m pretty plain-spoken. Nothing has changed concerning my feeling about the romance genre, but I certainly did enjoy this book. It’s as funny as it is romantic. Definitely a comedic romance. It has characters you can laugh with and enjoy and sometimes your heart will be right there with Ava.
Anyway, this is a feel-good type read. Something to make you smile. So...enjoy.
W S Carmichael also has other books published. All have good reviews.
Check it out: https://amzn.to/3aWVIEQ

[Stephannie Tolitsky- Seppyreadsbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stephannie's 5 Star Review
Ava Moreland loves her job tends bar on the Las Vegas strip.  She works with her two friends Jarrod and Adam and lives near her family. The problem that she doesn't seem to see yet is your fiancee wants to change her into something his parents approve of as his soon-to-be wife. But should someone have you change who she is to satisfy her fiancee? What happens when she discovers his true colors? 
This discovery has made Ava decide to embark on a one-night-stand crusade. She isn't a one-night stand type of girl and her misadventures are very funny and disasters.  Adam has always been a good friend to Ava but she has secretly wanted more but that was a line she couldn't cross because he is a married man.  But when he becomes separated things start to change. Can Ava give up her crusade and give it a try with Adam? or is the thought of disaster and losing her friend too much to chance it?  


This was a fun, enjoyable book. I loved the characters and the story was interesting.  I love the self-discovery of Ava and her adventures were great. I loved this one.
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[LJT · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars!

The Misadventures of a (Wannabe) Slutty Bartender is an entertaining read with fun-loving characters.

Ava Moreland tends bar on the Las Vegas strip and truly loves her job. Her two besties, Jarrod and Adam, work along with her, and her beloved family lives nearby. Ava believes she has found love, and as a result changes her life to suit the needs of her extremely uptight and manipulative fiance. Luckily and just in time, Ava's fiance shows his true colors and they break up. With Jarrod's flamboyant assistance, Ava embarks on a one-night-stand crusade, even though monogamy is her true calling. Subsequently, the always lingering spark between Ava and Adam is able to evolve.

This is a nicely-written book and the characters are engaging and fun. Although I found the pace to be a bit slow, I enjoyed the storyline. Overall, a solid romantic read.

Complimentary copy provided.

[Jamie Bushehri · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Misadventures of a (Wannabe) Slutty Bartender is a laugh-out-loud journey of self-discovery set in the vibrant chaos of Las Vegas. Ava Moreland, fresh from a broken engagement, sets out to reclaim her confidence by embracing a wild new plan with hilarious and unpredictable results. With the support of her best friend, Jarrod, Ava’s misadventures lead her through a series of comedic and eye-opening experiences, proving that not everything in Vegas goes according to plan.

This fun, lighthearted novel delivers humor and heart in spades. As Ava navigates her messy post-breakup life, readers are treated to both laugh-inducing mishaps and moments of genuine emotional growth. The book strikes a great balance between outrageous comedy and relatable struggles, making Ava’s search for self-worth and happiness in the unlikeliest of places a thoroughly enjoyable read.

[StitchnmommaReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being a Las Vegas local it was fun to read a book set in my town where I know the places the author mentioned. And bringing up Hash House A Go Go in the beginning had me craving their chicken & waffles through the entire book.

I really enjoyed Ava’s story and who doesn’t need a friend like Jarrod by their side. A fun read that was well worth my time.

Thank you to both the author and publisher for the Kindle copy I won in a Goodreads giveaway.

[Katy Wonnacott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story, great romance

Kind of sad to see this story end. Ava is an awesome character who finally figures herself out with much humor along the way. The other characters are entertaining, funny and seem so real as they support Ava on her trek. Loved it!

[Korena Kerner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun Read

This was a great story. I caught myself laughing out loud at the antics. I loved the relationships between the characters. Jarrod had to be my favorite. He sounds like my best friend.

[Jessica Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a cute book. I like more "graphic" books from this genre but I was a good read.

[Lilly Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

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