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#Jerk #1
The Office Rival
Arrogant, cocky, immature—how many ways can I describe my co-worker?
I should have called in sick that day and stuck to my rule of keeping my personal life private.
But like always, he got to me and pushed all the wrong buttons.
Then we made one mistake.
To prove just how much we hated each other…
Presley Malone knew her relationship with her fiancé had run its course.
The second that ring came off her finger, she didn't expect to be the pawn in an immature game played by her stuck-up co-worker.
Haden Cooper enjoyed playing games, and when it came to Presley Malone, it was all too easy. Miss Know-it-all, with her over-the-top OCD, was soon going to get a taste of what it was like to live on the edge.
But what starts as an innocent prank in the office soon becomes an unhealthy obsession.
**This title was previously published as #JERK. It has been extensively rewritten, re-edited, and has a new cover.
I should have called in sick that day and stuck to my rule of keeping my personal life private.
But like always, he got to me and pushed all the wrong buttons.
Then we made one mistake.
To prove just how much we hated each other…
Presley Malone knew her relationship with her fiancé had run its course.
The second that ring came off her finger, she didn't expect to be the pawn in an immature game played by her stuck-up co-worker.
Haden Cooper enjoyed playing games, and when it came to Presley Malone, it was all too easy. Miss Know-it-all, with her over-the-top OCD, was soon going to get a taste of what it was like to live on the edge.
But what starts as an innocent prank in the office soon becomes an unhealthy obsession.
**This title was previously published as #JERK. It has been extensively rewritten, re-edited, and has a new cover.
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First published September 23, 2015
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Kat T. Masen
46 books3,169 followersBorn and bred in Sydney Australia, Kat T. Masen is a mother to four crazy boys and wife to one sane husband. Growing up in a generation where social media and fancy gadgets didn’t exist, she enjoyed reading from an early age and found herself immersed in these stories. After meeting friends on twitter who loved to read as much as she did, her passion to write began and the friendships continued on despite the distance. “I’m known to be crazy and humorous. Show me the most random picture of a dog in a wig and I’ll be laughing for days.”
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December 31, 2016
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Blurb:
He was that boy in the playground.
The one that pulled your pigtails.
The one that lifted your dress in front of the entire school.
Now he's that guy in the office.
The one that steals your lunch from the fridge.
The one that gets away with everything.
I'm sure you know him. Everyone knows that guy.
He's a #JERK.
Presley Malone knew her relationship with her fiancé, Jason, had run its course.
The second that ring came off her finger, she didn't expect to be the pawn in an immature game played by the office jerk.
His name is Haden Cooper, and he is six years younger than her. Immature and irresponsible, getting drunk and stoned every weekend like he never left college. He rode a motorcycle, carrying a different girl each week. He was everything a jerk should be—insensitive, unreliable, and most importantly, a heartbreaker.
Haden enjoyed playing games, and when it came to Presley Malone, it was all too easy. Miss Know-it-all with her over-the-top OCD was soon going to get a taste of what it was like to live on the edge.
But what starts off as an innocent prank soon becomes an unhealthy obsession.
He is wrong for her and she is wrong for him. It's a battle of the sexes ready to go to war. But in this battle there are no winners, and it takes only one fateful night and six tequilas for their lives to take an unexpected turn that changes them both forever.
October 8, 2015
5 #Stars
You should pay attention you might be with the wrong guy, aka the jerk. These guys are nothing but bad news and you should stay away from them. What are the signs he's a jerk? Well ... he's self-centered and immature, he's way too blunt and he blabbers a lot. This guy is actually just a self-involved, whiney tool who thinks he deserves sex and love simply because he’s “nice.” In other words, he’s a jerk.
Presley Malone knows that Haden Cooper is a total jerk! She sees all the signs but she doesn't distance herself from him. He's all the above and more. He's the office jerk and he knows it. Being treated like a doormat sucks and Presley completely challenges him and demands being treated in respect.
Presley has just got out of a long term relationship with Jason and she still doesn't know where she stands in the single life. Haden has been attracted to her since they first met at the office. As soon as he learns about her break-up, he claims her in the weirdest way. He tries to break her strong facade and make her notice him. But, one night, a few minutes of passion between them is going to change their lives for ever.
He's going to break her heart and hurt her multiple times from that night on but Haden's obsession for Presley will make him realize that it's time to become emotionally mature, make new healthy choices and accept responsibility of his actions. He'll accept that he should put aside his fears and hesitancy and, at last, put his feelings into action!
This novel was great, had a good unconventional plot, full of suspense and endless ups and downs. The author fleshed out the plot with colorful characters and a vivid setting that grabbed my attention! What I enjoyed most was the plot's powerful resolution! Haden's behavior swings back and forth so many times, but his gain of self-awareness is totally worth the wait!
If you're looking for a sexy and funny read about an office affair a little bit different to your usual, then this one is for you. Highly recommended!
Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
You should pay attention you might be with the wrong guy, aka the jerk. These guys are nothing but bad news and you should stay away from them. What are the signs he's a jerk? Well ... he's self-centered and immature, he's way too blunt and he blabbers a lot. This guy is actually just a self-involved, whiney tool who thinks he deserves sex and love simply because he’s “nice.” In other words, he’s a jerk.
Presley Malone knows that Haden Cooper is a total jerk! She sees all the signs but she doesn't distance herself from him. He's all the above and more. He's the office jerk and he knows it. Being treated like a doormat sucks and Presley completely challenges him and demands being treated in respect.
Presley has just got out of a long term relationship with Jason and she still doesn't know where she stands in the single life. Haden has been attracted to her since they first met at the office. As soon as he learns about her break-up, he claims her in the weirdest way. He tries to break her strong facade and make her notice him. But, one night, a few minutes of passion between them is going to change their lives for ever.
He's going to break her heart and hurt her multiple times from that night on but Haden's obsession for Presley will make him realize that it's time to become emotionally mature, make new healthy choices and accept responsibility of his actions. He'll accept that he should put aside his fears and hesitancy and, at last, put his feelings into action!
This novel was great, had a good unconventional plot, full of suspense and endless ups and downs. The author fleshed out the plot with colorful characters and a vivid setting that grabbed my attention! What I enjoyed most was the plot's powerful resolution! Haden's behavior swings back and forth so many times, but his gain of self-awareness is totally worth the wait!
If you're looking for a sexy and funny read about an office affair a little bit different to your usual, then this one is for you. Highly recommended!
Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
January 6, 2016
I love books about Jerks because in fiction they usually end up being the best … not the same as in real life :(
This is the story of Presley. She finds her fiancé cheating on her. The men at work have been waiting for the moment Presley would be single again. Haden tries to catch her attention being a Jerk. And damn he is one…
Presley is okay but I didn’t really like Haden. The main reason for this is .
Something that annoyed me in this book is that Haden is almost constantly referred to as jerk or my jerk. But what annoyed me more was that Presley always talked or thought about her vagina as Kitty. For fun I did a search and found 50 matches on Kitty and 176 for Jerk.
Presley and Haden go from enemies to friends to nothing to … fast forward to 95% … a couple .
This is the story of Presley. She finds her fiancé cheating on her. The men at work have been waiting for the moment Presley would be single again. Haden tries to catch her attention being a Jerk. And damn he is one…
Presley is okay but I didn’t really like Haden. The main reason for this is .
Something that annoyed me in this book is that Haden is almost constantly referred to as jerk or my jerk. But what annoyed me more was that Presley always talked or thought about her vagina as Kitty. For fun I did a search and found 50 matches on Kitty and 176 for Jerk.
Presley and Haden go from enemies to friends to nothing to … fast forward to 95% … a couple .
April 26, 2018
2.5 Stars
Overall Opinion: This was disappointing. I love a good jerk story. I also love a good workplace romance. Sadly, this missed the mark on both accounts for me. The overall feeling for me was that it was underdeveloped. The only thing that felt fully developed to me was the H's jerk tendencies. I think it would've helped a ton to get the H's POV throughout the story to get a pulse on what was going on with him. I didn't find him likable because I didn't understand him -- and even having finished the whole book, I still don't fully understand him or his behavior. I hate miscommunication being the basis of the dramatic climax in books, and that is definitely the case here. But hey! This was a freebie, so I can't complain too much right?! 😜
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Presley and Haden's story. Presley just ended her engagement and ~5 year relationship when Haden decides to finally get her much wanted attention. After a few too many tequila shots, Presley finds herself in a hot encounter with the jerk. Haden leaves soon after to London, but when he returns engaged to another woman Presley reveals to him that their lives have been changed forever. There are some funny moments, a few sexy times, some drama...and they get a HFN ending.
POV: This was told primarily in Presley's POV with the prologue and epilogue in Haden's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Alright until what felt like an abrupt ending. I never skimmed and I thought it flowed well otherwise.
Instalove: No, they go from hate-to-friends (of sorts)-to-love.
H rating: 2.5 stars. Haden. I wanted to shake him! He was horrible at communicating. I didn't ever really get a good feeling about him. He definitely was a jerk!
h rating: 3 stars. Presley. I also wanted her to communicate better and to demand better treatment from the H.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Good. They have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not very many scenes and not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: Yes IMO
Separation: Not IMO, because they were never "together"
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had alright closure with what I would call a HFN ending, but others might be fine calling it a HEA. I felt like it was too abrupt and we never experienced them as an actual couple which made it hard to feel okay with the status of where they were at in the end .
Safety: This one is probably Not Safe for most safety gang readers
Overall Opinion: This was disappointing. I love a good jerk story. I also love a good workplace romance. Sadly, this missed the mark on both accounts for me. The overall feeling for me was that it was underdeveloped. The only thing that felt fully developed to me was the H's jerk tendencies. I think it would've helped a ton to get the H's POV throughout the story to get a pulse on what was going on with him. I didn't find him likable because I didn't understand him -- and even having finished the whole book, I still don't fully understand him or his behavior. I hate miscommunication being the basis of the dramatic climax in books, and that is definitely the case here. But hey! This was a freebie, so I can't complain too much right?! 😜
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Presley and Haden's story. Presley just ended her engagement and ~5 year relationship when Haden decides to finally get her much wanted attention. After a few too many tequila shots, Presley finds herself in a hot encounter with the jerk. Haden leaves soon after to London, but when he returns engaged to another woman Presley reveals to him that their lives have been changed forever. There are some funny moments, a few sexy times, some drama...and they get a HFN ending.
POV: This was told primarily in Presley's POV with the prologue and epilogue in Haden's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Alright until what felt like an abrupt ending. I never skimmed and I thought it flowed well otherwise.
Instalove: No, they go from hate-to-friends (of sorts)-to-love.
H rating: 2.5 stars. Haden. I wanted to shake him! He was horrible at communicating. I didn't ever really get a good feeling about him. He definitely was a jerk!
h rating: 3 stars. Presley. I also wanted her to communicate better and to demand better treatment from the H.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Good. They have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not very many scenes and not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: Yes IMO
Separation: Not IMO, because they were never "together"
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had alright closure with what I would call a HFN ending, but others might be fine calling it a HEA. I felt like it was too abrupt and we never experienced them as an actual couple which made it hard to feel okay with the status of where they were at in the end .
Safety: This one is probably Not Safe for most safety gang readers
January 3, 2016
One of the worst reads ever. I was in the mood for a love-hate story, but there was no love here AT ALL. To be honest, I skimmed through most of it because the girl kept getting on my nerves. And the #Jerk? More like a douche. Seriously, I don't know how they could be attracted, much less stand, each other. I just knew there was no salvaging the story when the the douchebag left her hanging mid-orgasm. And for him to expect her to follow him after that? This book is all kinds of wrong.
October 6, 2015
This is a hard one to rate. 2.5
The first part of the book was about 1.5 stars, I wanted to stop reading it at one point. The characters annoyed me and I didn't really like either of them.
Then it got better, for some reason I started getting into the story and I actually liked it. So about 3 stars. I appreciate the fact that the author managed to drag me in despite the fact that I was rather reluctant to continue.
In the end though it was soooo so so cliche. It was, again, annoying. If not for that it would have deserved 3 stars, with a better ending maybe 3.5.
Ah well, all in all, a cute romance, nothing special but not awful either. :)
The first part of the book was about 1.5 stars, I wanted to stop reading it at one point. The characters annoyed me and I didn't really like either of them.
Then it got better, for some reason I started getting into the story and I actually liked it. So about 3 stars. I appreciate the fact that the author managed to drag me in despite the fact that I was rather reluctant to continue.
In the end though it was soooo so so cliche. It was, again, annoying. If not for that it would have deserved 3 stars, with a better ending maybe 3.5.
Ah well, all in all, a cute romance, nothing special but not awful either. :)
October 17, 2015
This is a spoiler-filled review. Proceed with caution.
I was very conflicted as to how I was supposed to rate this book. The first half of the book was enjoyable. I liked the Hero and Heroine's banter -- they were funny to read so I was really, really enjoying that. Up until that accidental pregnancy.
It went downhill from there. The heroine turned out to be annoying as fuck. I mean she's a 32 year old woman, and old mature woman but her behavior was anything but. And don't get me started on Haden.
Honestly if you want to read about a coward, insecure, cheating hero who keeps on stringing along the woman and leave when shit gets hard. This book is for you. Yeah, total #jerk, alright.
"Perfection is open for interpretation. Society makes us believe that when you find the perfect man, it's love at first sight and you say "I do" an buy that dream house. Then you have your two or three kids and live happily ever after.
And guess what? We did the opposite. Screw a stranger in an alley of a club, fall pregnant, run away with a newly-divorced man to live in a rundown bungalow out of wedlock. This is our perfect."
I was very conflicted as to how I was supposed to rate this book. The first half of the book was enjoyable. I liked the Hero and Heroine's banter -- they were funny to read so I was really, really enjoying that. Up until that accidental pregnancy.
It went downhill from there. The heroine turned out to be annoying as fuck. I mean she's a 32 year old woman, and old mature woman but her behavior was anything but. And don't get me started on Haden.
Honestly if you want to read about a coward, insecure, cheating hero who keeps on stringing along the woman and leave when shit gets hard. This book is for you. Yeah, total #jerk, alright.
"According to her, if it walks like a jerk, and talks like a jerk, then I am a jerk. But I understood the meaning of 'jerk' differently. To be a selfish, manipulative, insensitive asshole luring her in by playing Mr. Nice Guy, only to give her false hope and leave he cursing the day I was born."
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September 29, 2020English - Español
I was ready to give it 2 stars and now I'm not giving it any.
How dare the "writer" to write a book of poor writing quality and on top of that also say in said book that they were in a restaurant in the Dominican Republic and a mouse passed them over the table and that they ended up eating in a Mac Donald's?
Of this only one thing remains certain: I will never read anything by this writer again.
The end!
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Estaba preparada para darle 2 estrellas y ahora no le doy ninguna.
Cómo se atreve la "escritora" a escribir un libro de poca calidad de escritura y encima de eso también decir en dicho libro que estaban en un restaurant de la República Dominicana y les pasó un ratón por encima de la mesa y que terminaron comiendo en un Mac Donald's?
De esto solo queda algo seguro: jamás volveré a leer nada de esta escritora.
Punto y final!
I was ready to give it 2 stars and now I'm not giving it any.
How dare the "writer" to write a book of poor writing quality and on top of that also say in said book that they were in a restaurant in the Dominican Republic and a mouse passed them over the table and that they ended up eating in a Mac Donald's?
Of this only one thing remains certain: I will never read anything by this writer again.
The end!
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Estaba preparada para darle 2 estrellas y ahora no le doy ninguna.
Cómo se atreve la "escritora" a escribir un libro de poca calidad de escritura y encima de eso también decir en dicho libro que estaban en un restaurant de la República Dominicana y les pasó un ratón por encima de la mesa y que terminaron comiendo en un Mac Donald's?
De esto solo queda algo seguro: jamás volveré a leer nada de esta escritora.
Punto y final!
September 4, 2021
this book was actually putrid I cant believe I read 500 pages of two of the stupidest people on earth dealing with an unwanted pregnancy
December 3, 2015
3.75 your#Jerk Stars....!!!
Ohk.. My head is still reeling from all the twists and turns in this book..!! The author takes all of us into one hell of a roller coaster ride..!!
First of all congrats on the title. It fits our hero apropos..!! He is a massive grade A Jerk..!! I really wanted to kick his ass sometimes.. But, he was an adorable Jerk, who will melt your heart. He is fickle, childish, stubborn, vindictive, possesive, and a sexy Jerk..!! I had this whole Love-Hate relation with him. But in the end I did love this idiot..!
Our heroine Presley is a the exact opposite of our Jerk. She was clean cut, organised, planned, and a tad bit older than the hero. But all her well made plans blows up in her face when she confronts her office Jerk..!!
Ohkay.. I guess I must seriously warn you. This book is NOT for everyone. Some may like it, some may hate it. I actually contemplated putting the boom down at around 40%. But I powered through cause I don't like to leave a book unfinished.. And I'm glad I did..!! Cause I loved the overall Insanity..!!
And there is always the hotness here. Let's just say our lead pair definitely knew how to turn up the temp a notch. I loved all their scenes together.
One word to probably describe the book : CRAZY
This book had a crazy plot, a crazy heroine, a crazy hero, a crazy fiancé, a crazy ex-fiance, and a crazy relative..!
I know its a lot of crazy. And there are soo many curve balls, that you'll be dazzled by the time you finish it. So if you are a crazy person who likes an impossible plot you will love this. But if you are looking for a meaningful book with a heart warming romance then please don't read this book. This is NOT for you...!!
And YES I'm a crazy enough person to love this book..!!! ;);)
Ohk.. My head is still reeling from all the twists and turns in this book..!! The author takes all of us into one hell of a roller coaster ride..!!
First of all congrats on the title. It fits our hero apropos..!! He is a massive grade A Jerk..!! I really wanted to kick his ass sometimes.. But, he was an adorable Jerk, who will melt your heart. He is fickle, childish, stubborn, vindictive, possesive, and a sexy Jerk..!! I had this whole Love-Hate relation with him. But in the end I did love this idiot..!
Our heroine Presley is a the exact opposite of our Jerk. She was clean cut, organised, planned, and a tad bit older than the hero. But all her well made plans blows up in her face when she confronts her office Jerk..!!
Ohkay.. I guess I must seriously warn you. This book is NOT for everyone. Some may like it, some may hate it. I actually contemplated putting the boom down at around 40%. But I powered through cause I don't like to leave a book unfinished.. And I'm glad I did..!! Cause I loved the overall Insanity..!!
And there is always the hotness here. Let's just say our lead pair definitely knew how to turn up the temp a notch. I loved all their scenes together.
One word to probably describe the book : CRAZY
This book had a crazy plot, a crazy heroine, a crazy hero, a crazy fiancé, a crazy ex-fiance, and a crazy relative..!
I know its a lot of crazy. And there are soo many curve balls, that you'll be dazzled by the time you finish it. So if you are a crazy person who likes an impossible plot you will love this. But if you are looking for a meaningful book with a heart warming romance then please don't read this book. This is NOT for you...!!
And YES I'm a crazy enough person to love this book..!!! ;);)
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November 18, 2015
2.5 stars
When I started this book I thought the story was going on a whole different direction.
The direction it took though is one I don't particularly like in any book and to me it was a trainwreck, unfortunately.
I didn't connect with ANY of the characters. Haden made this stupid choices out of nowhere, Presley...well, Presley needed a bit of a reality injection, which she actually gets, in a way no one would expect.
One thing I didn't like at all in the story though is the whole kitty referal. First for her to refer to her lady parts as kitty and then for her to keep talking about it like that whole "inner goddess" thing...
Unfortunately this book was not for me, mostly because all the elements in it are ones I don't like in stories, specially brought all together at once...
When I started this book I thought the story was going on a whole different direction.
The direction it took though is one I don't particularly like in any book and to me it was a trainwreck, unfortunately.
I didn't connect with ANY of the characters. Haden made this stupid choices out of nowhere, Presley...well, Presley needed a bit of a reality injection, which she actually gets, in a way no one would expect.
One thing I didn't like at all in the story though is the whole kitty referal. First for her to refer to her lady parts as kitty and then for her to keep talking about it like that whole "inner goddess" thing...
Unfortunately this book was not for me, mostly because all the elements in it are ones I don't like in stories, specially brought all together at once...
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April 26, 2018Among other triggers, the mcs spend little time as couple. How’s that romance??
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October 25, 2016
***THREE AND A HALF STARS***
I’m a total sucker for a redeemable asshole story, but Haden almost had me changing my tune on this love of mine. Haden Cooper started out an over the top Grade A Dick in this story, to the point of me actually hating him for just being needlessly mean in the beginning. And Presley was unpleasant and annoyed the shit out of me as well. The story did have a couple of hot moments in it that I did enjoy. Haden brought me around to semi-loving him by the ending, so I guess it all worked out, even thought it just missed the mark of making it a perfect redeemable asshole story for me. I recommend this to anyone who can handle a hero that is a total asshat through too much of the story, and a tad too much drama, and to anyone who can also handle the main characters in relationships with other people during a lot of the story.
May 28, 2018
Loved.
February 17, 2016
God I hated this book. The #jerk in question remains a jerk pretty much 90% of the book. There's practically no explanation about why he married someone else while being *supposedly* in love with the heroine. So she can't even touch another guy but he can be engaged to someone else. What a dick. The only redeeming quality of this book is the heroine who stands up for herself and refuses to take his bullshit.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 15, 2016
I will more than likely get grief over this. But what can I say.... It was a late night read and I enjoyed the hell out it.
April 23, 2018
4.5 Stars!
#surprised #kindalovedit #willreread
I was browsing through ibooks looking at their free books when I came across #Jerk and decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised by this book and how much I enjoyed it. I didn’t expect the story to end up where it did which is probably why I loved it so much.
“Our office was one giant playground. I dubbed myself the school bully and the ice queen was my target.”
#surprised #kindalovedit #willreread
I was browsing through ibooks looking at their free books when I came across #Jerk and decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised by this book and how much I enjoyed it. I didn’t expect the story to end up where it did which is probably why I loved it so much.
“Our office was one giant playground. I dubbed myself the school bully and the ice queen was my target.”
The story is about two characters that could not be more different from each other yet by the end of it made perfect sense together. Usually the h in a story annoys me to no end but I actually really liked Presley. She was confident, knew what she wanted and didn’t back down when she strongly believed in something. Haden was totally a jerk but yet still likeable (or at least to me he was). Like I mentioned before I was not expecting the story to end up where it did but I think the author did a good job in still holding my attention and making the story believable.
I did have a few issues with the book:
1) I wanted some more moments with Haden and Presley to make their romance a bit more convincing
2) There was really no need with the whole Marcus relationship
3) Some things left were left open …however this could be because the author plans to write more books in this series
Overall I really enjoyed this book and would recommend this to others!
May 27, 2019
"According to her, if it walks like a jerk, and talks like a jerk, then I am a jerk. But I understood the meaning of 'jerk' differently. To be a selfish, manipulative, insensitive asshole luring her in by playing Mr. Nice Guy, only to give her false hope and leave he cursing the day I was born."
I love a good Jerk story and this one was an easy read with interesting main characters. Presley was okay but I didn’t really like Haden. I loved the back and forth between the characters, until it got rather annoying.
I love a good Jerk story and this one was an easy read with interesting main characters. Presley was okay but I didn’t really like Haden. I loved the back and forth between the characters, until it got rather annoying.
October 7, 2015
4.5 Stars!
Review by Lisa Kane
When I read the blurb for this book I thought this one sounds like fun. I could picture two people attracted to each other but fighting it. The guy would act immature and bully her and make her miserable like boys did when they were younger and liked a girl. Wrong! The story started out that way, but things veered off very quickly. Presley Malone is in a comfortable relationship with her fiance, Jason. After 5 years, maybe things are too comfortable. There are no fireworks, no sparks, just acceptance and understanding. Deciding that they should be friends instead of husband and wife, they break up. Eventually they will have to sell their place, but Presley is going to stay there in the meantime.
News of her broken engagement spreads like wildfire. The manwhore of the office, Haden Cooper, has always been a bit of a thorn in Presley's side. Although to be honest, she rarely noticed him, she was too busy planning her wedding. But lately, he seems to make it his life's mission to make her miserable. She can't stand him, even if he is kind of cute. But she doesn't know why the women in the office flock to this ass like bees to honey. He screws all of them, never calls them back and moves on.
One night things pretty well explode between them and escalate with some dirty, filthy sex in an alley way of a bar. But Haden makes sure that he hurts Presley's ego and he leaves her with no happy ending to their encounter. Next thing she knows, he has taken an assignment over in London for the next several months. Presley is relieved, she is seeing someone else and she's over her mixed feelings for Haden. That is until she discovers that there is a reminder to their steamy encounter. But the hits keep coming. Haden comes back to town, only he isn't alone! Obviously, one of them had no problem moving on.
This is where my heart broke. Over and over again. Damn you, Haden. How I wish I had a voodoo doll that I could shove some pins in. (in some vital areas!) How do you cope when your life is changing and the person you thought might be there for all these changes is with someone else?
Haden made my head spin. I'm not sure what the hell he was doing or thinking. It seemed he would reveal pieces of himself to Presley and then he would walk away again. And Eloise, Haden's fiancee. Talk about a passive/ aggressive bitch! I think Presley was confused and hurt and maybe even a little humiliated. She certainly is not without blame, she pushed Haden away, but who meets and gets engaged to a stranger in a few months?
Agghh! This book killed me. Every time Haden's upcoming marriage was mentioned, my stomach did a belly flop. I kept thinking, "He's not going to go through with this is he?" My advice-make sure the vodka and chocolates are handy. I had to put this one down at a couple of particularly hurtful parts. But I will say, Presley is one feisty girl. She is not without choices and she makes sure that Haden knows just what he is giving up. I mentally gave a fist pump throughout the second half of this book.
Read this one-scream and pull your hair out. It's not the RomCom that you might think it is-it has so many twists and turns and my heart was shattered more than once. It is an angst lover's delight!
Review by Lisa Kane
When I read the blurb for this book I thought this one sounds like fun. I could picture two people attracted to each other but fighting it. The guy would act immature and bully her and make her miserable like boys did when they were younger and liked a girl. Wrong! The story started out that way, but things veered off very quickly. Presley Malone is in a comfortable relationship with her fiance, Jason. After 5 years, maybe things are too comfortable. There are no fireworks, no sparks, just acceptance and understanding. Deciding that they should be friends instead of husband and wife, they break up. Eventually they will have to sell their place, but Presley is going to stay there in the meantime.
News of her broken engagement spreads like wildfire. The manwhore of the office, Haden Cooper, has always been a bit of a thorn in Presley's side. Although to be honest, she rarely noticed him, she was too busy planning her wedding. But lately, he seems to make it his life's mission to make her miserable. She can't stand him, even if he is kind of cute. But she doesn't know why the women in the office flock to this ass like bees to honey. He screws all of them, never calls them back and moves on.
One night things pretty well explode between them and escalate with some dirty, filthy sex in an alley way of a bar. But Haden makes sure that he hurts Presley's ego and he leaves her with no happy ending to their encounter. Next thing she knows, he has taken an assignment over in London for the next several months. Presley is relieved, she is seeing someone else and she's over her mixed feelings for Haden. That is until she discovers that there is a reminder to their steamy encounter. But the hits keep coming. Haden comes back to town, only he isn't alone! Obviously, one of them had no problem moving on.
This is where my heart broke. Over and over again. Damn you, Haden. How I wish I had a voodoo doll that I could shove some pins in. (in some vital areas!) How do you cope when your life is changing and the person you thought might be there for all these changes is with someone else?
Haden made my head spin. I'm not sure what the hell he was doing or thinking. It seemed he would reveal pieces of himself to Presley and then he would walk away again. And Eloise, Haden's fiancee. Talk about a passive/ aggressive bitch! I think Presley was confused and hurt and maybe even a little humiliated. She certainly is not without blame, she pushed Haden away, but who meets and gets engaged to a stranger in a few months?
Agghh! This book killed me. Every time Haden's upcoming marriage was mentioned, my stomach did a belly flop. I kept thinking, "He's not going to go through with this is he?" My advice-make sure the vodka and chocolates are handy. I had to put this one down at a couple of particularly hurtful parts. But I will say, Presley is one feisty girl. She is not without choices and she makes sure that Haden knows just what he is giving up. I mentally gave a fist pump throughout the second half of this book.
Read this one-scream and pull your hair out. It's not the RomCom that you might think it is-it has so many twists and turns and my heart was shattered more than once. It is an angst lover's delight!
July 21, 2018
Loved this I couldn't put it down...... the only thing that was a little off putting was Presly keep referring to her privates as Kitty....
Presley has a unorthodox night against the wall in a dark alleyway with the jerk from her office, Afterwards this pair are thrown together begrudgingly falling as hard as a avalanche for each other, but this is a story so plenty of obstacles and pig headedness in the way. From the first chapter you are tugged in and I love the Prologue and Epilogue are Haden (#Jerk) 's POV.
The whole story pulled on my heartstrings, I felt and cared about nearly every character, and the ending was so lovely I was nearly in tears.....
I read the book in one sitting and couldn't put it down!
Presley has a unorthodox night against the wall in a dark alleyway with the jerk from her office, Afterwards this pair are thrown together begrudgingly falling as hard as a avalanche for each other, but this is a story so plenty of obstacles and pig headedness in the way. From the first chapter you are tugged in and I love the Prologue and Epilogue are Haden (#Jerk) 's POV.
The whole story pulled on my heartstrings, I felt and cared about nearly every character, and the ending was so lovely I was nearly in tears.....
I read the book in one sitting and couldn't put it down!
September 25, 2018
This was just awful. I'm clearly in the minority here but this book was an absolute pain to read and finish. The whole concept of hate-to-love, co-workers was what hooked me. Then I started reading and got an annoying cow in the form of Presley Malone who was an uptight, judgmental bitch. Then there was the Haden Cooper. Supposed bad boy but actually an idiot who made questionable choices and was a jerk and so much more. The whole story became one convoluted mess where there was cheating, surprises, downright meanness and ugliness. I wasn't impressed with the characters and how they treated one another. I wasn't impressed with the overall storyline that was ridiculous and stupid. A total miss for me.
March 24, 2017
I really loved this book. The story, the characters. It's one of my favorites.
Wow. This was my first read of the author and I really loved it. The cover is awesome that I had to buy it after reading the ebook. I like stories that make me think: what's going on, what happend with and why. It's really unexpected and I had to cry for Presley. I want to kick the ass of Haden and send some sentences in him. And the Dream in the hotel... Personal I thought it wasn't a dream, it feels so real and I want it to be happend. I loved #Jerk. The tension between them... It was definitely freaking awesome.
Wow. This was my first read of the author and I really loved it. The cover is awesome that I had to buy it after reading the ebook. I like stories that make me think: what's going on, what happend with and why. It's really unexpected and I had to cry for Presley. I want to kick the ass of Haden and send some sentences in him. And the Dream in the hotel... Personal I thought it wasn't a dream, it feels so real and I want it to be happend. I loved #Jerk. The tension between them... It was definitely freaking awesome.
September 30, 2015
If you don't like a love triangle, this book may not be for you. But for all that's holy #pleaseread!!
This book is a stand-alone, but I so hope we hear more from these couples or Mrs. Masen does a series with any of the side couples.
We have Presley, she's been dreaming of her perfect life, her perfect man, and the perfect according to her OCD plan of life. If there's a way to make a check list and live strictly to it...Presley found it. She's also strong, smart, and independent.
I'm not a huge fan of female leads, but by God, I love her.
Then we have Hayden, he's the #Jerk. Can I just say in my defense, when you come back and say, "how could you?" I'm sure enough going to say, "I loved him!!"
He's sarcastic, arrogant, and a little easy. Okay a lot easy.
These two meet through work and it just goes from there.
I loved the back and forth banter. I loved the sparks that grew. I'm so glad this wasn't an insta-love book, that would never have worked with these stubborn, bull-headed, and I love to one up the other characters.
One thing I usually HATE is the gay guy pal in all the romantic comedy books. Can I just say, it worked in here!! I couldn't wait to hear what came out of Clive's mouth next. See, he was also so funny, he has some of the best one liners, EVER!!
There's only two things I can say even remotely negative about this book:
1. I would have loved more smexy time between these two. The thing is though this story is so solid, I didn't notice that I needed more (between the sheets) til I read Epilogue. I was yelling, NOOO!! Hold the press.
Which brings me to number...
2. I need more!! I loved these characters. I even loved the side characters and their stories. So Mrs. Masen, you HAVE to make this a series.
If you are looking for a Rom-Com with strong characters, side characters, and a twisty-thorny plot....
This is a MUST read.
This book is a stand-alone, but I so hope we hear more from these couples or Mrs. Masen does a series with any of the side couples.
We have Presley, she's been dreaming of her perfect life, her perfect man, and the perfect according to her OCD plan of life. If there's a way to make a check list and live strictly to it...Presley found it. She's also strong, smart, and independent.
I'm not a huge fan of female leads, but by God, I love her.
Then we have Hayden, he's the #Jerk. Can I just say in my defense, when you come back and say, "how could you?" I'm sure enough going to say, "I loved him!!"
He's sarcastic, arrogant, and a little easy. Okay a lot easy.
These two meet through work and it just goes from there.
I loved the back and forth banter. I loved the sparks that grew. I'm so glad this wasn't an insta-love book, that would never have worked with these stubborn, bull-headed, and I love to one up the other characters.
One thing I usually HATE is the gay guy pal in all the romantic comedy books. Can I just say, it worked in here!! I couldn't wait to hear what came out of Clive's mouth next. See, he was also so funny, he has some of the best one liners, EVER!!
There's only two things I can say even remotely negative about this book:
1. I would have loved more smexy time between these two. The thing is though this story is so solid, I didn't notice that I needed more (between the sheets) til I read Epilogue. I was yelling, NOOO!! Hold the press.
Which brings me to number...
2. I need more!! I loved these characters. I even loved the side characters and their stories. So Mrs. Masen, you HAVE to make this a series.
If you are looking for a Rom-Com with strong characters, side characters, and a twisty-thorny plot....
This is a MUST read.
October 10, 2015
OOOOOOO I really loved this book girls! LOVED!!!!!!!
So Haden is AKA a Jerk...You know the guy that sleeps with a gril and dumps them. He is the guy that can be straight foward mean and tell you stuff that you dont want to hear...but because he is HOT you think okay maybe...
Then there is Presley...Everything has been calculated...school, college, boyfriend, and now her wedding. She is now 32 about to get amrried and finds herself questioning if this whole what she wanted (predicatable life) may not be what she really wants.
Presley can not stand the work JERK AKA: Haden. He gets under her nerves like no other person.
Through this book Hayden and Presley lives play that hater people to the people dealing with some personal issues that bring them together. (Dont want to give tom much spoilers).
This is was really cute and fast read. I recommend this weekend book or just needing some old school love. This book was sweet loving and had me almost in tears, but most of all that gooyey feeling.
Haden and Presley have that connection called opposites atttract. Their love story is about opening up your mind and heart to the person you would least expect.
Love love love love and love! 5 Loves for me!!!
So Haden is AKA a Jerk...You know the guy that sleeps with a gril and dumps them. He is the guy that can be straight foward mean and tell you stuff that you dont want to hear...but because he is HOT you think okay maybe...
Then there is Presley...Everything has been calculated...school, college, boyfriend, and now her wedding. She is now 32 about to get amrried and finds herself questioning if this whole what she wanted (predicatable life) may not be what she really wants.
Presley can not stand the work JERK AKA: Haden. He gets under her nerves like no other person.
Through this book Hayden and Presley lives play that hater people to the people dealing with some personal issues that bring them together. (Dont want to give tom much spoilers).
This is was really cute and fast read. I recommend this weekend book or just needing some old school love. This book was sweet loving and had me almost in tears, but most of all that gooyey feeling.
Haden and Presley have that connection called opposites atttract. Their love story is about opening up your mind and heart to the person you would least expect.
Love love love love and love! 5 Loves for me!!!
October 28, 2016
It started out interesting and i thought it would be like "Wallbanger". Enemies to lovers stuff.
This totally went into a different level of hatred or obsession.
reminded me of the french movie i saw and hated. Where they try to one up each other and never really get together.
Both Presley and Haden have issues. I find Presley to be mature given her age but her interaction with Haden is just so pathetic, i feel sorry for her to get stuck with a loser like this one..He behaves like a kid who is throwing a tantrum and wants her attention.
Didnt like this one..
This totally went into a different level of hatred or obsession.
reminded me of the french movie i saw and hated. Where they try to one up each other and never really get together.
Both Presley and Haden have issues. I find Presley to be mature given her age but her interaction with Haden is just so pathetic, i feel sorry for her to get stuck with a loser like this one..He behaves like a kid who is throwing a tantrum and wants her attention.
Didnt like this one..
July 4, 2019
Me resisto a creer que una mujer escribió esto. Estoy cansada de leer sobre mujeres que cambian su esencia por una cara bonita, un cuerpo trabajado y un buen pedazo de verg@. Loco, no todas somos así. Claro que disfrutamos del buen sexo y mucho mas si incluye la gran O. Pero, vamos, es que en verdad hay un solo tipo en tu mundo? Preferiría ser célibe que rogada y estupida.
July 12, 2018
The love interest spends almost the entirety of the book engaged to another woman, including while the heroine is pregnant with their baby. Ugh. He's not nice to the heroine, and I don't understand why she's in love with him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 2, 2017
I am going out on a limb to say this book is the worst book I have read in 2017.
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