From the USA Today and Internationally bestselling author of
The Club Series, Lauren Rowe, comes a sexy standalone romantic comedy: Ball
Peen Hammer.
Keane Morgan wouldn’t return any of my calls or texts, and I was pissed as hell
about it. I didn’t want to drive from Seattle to L.A. with the guy any more
than he wanted to drive with me, but I had no frickin’ choice in the matter--at
least, not if I wanted to use his brother Dax’s coveted parking spot at UCLA.
Okay, so it turned out Keane was objectively gorgeous, and, fine, pretty funny,
too. But did he have to be so damned in love with himself? I mean, jeez,
the cocky way he flashed those dimples was just so orchestrated. And,
honestly, what kind of guy uses the phrase “baby doll” with a straight face?
Oh, that’s right: the kind of guy who’s a male stripper.
Yup, the cocky jerk turned out to be Seattle’s answer to Magic Mike, a stripper
known as “Ball Peen Hammer”--which meant Keane Morgan was emphatically not
the kind of guy I’d ever fall for.
Not. At. All.
No freakin’ way.
Well, until Keane convinced me to fall for him, that is.
Which I did.
Hard.
NOTE:
Ball Peen Hammer is a full-length, standalone sexy romantic comedy about Keane Morgan (one of four Morgan brothers introduced in The Club Series) and Maddy Milliken (the little sister of Hannah Banana Montana Milliken).
Although Keane and Maddy’s love story is set in the universe of The Club Series, it is a standalone novel with no cliffhanger and no prior reading required. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
This is my first Lauren Rowe
book and I love it. Honestly, Ball
Peen Hammer is exactly what the doctor ordered to lighten my day and
make me smile. Ball Peen Hammer is a
standalone novel, something for which I am most grateful. I purchased the book when it released in the
summer but, with so much on my plate I just got the chance to read it.
Ball Peen Hammer is the stage
name of Keane Morgan one of the most popular male strippers in Seattle. He is a hoot and so full of himself. He can’t help it though because the women
throw money at him in hopes that they will score. Of course BPH doesn’t mess with his clients,
he learned that lesson the hard way. He
doesn’t do relationships either; one night stands is all he can commit too at
this stage of his career. There is more
to Keene than the person he seems when we first meet him. There is depth to this character that is
developed more completely throughout the story.
“He’s Daffy Duck trapped
inside Prince Charming’s body. Quite an entertaining combination, I must admit.
He’s like watching my own private reality TV show.”
Enter Maddy Milliken, a driven
photographer with goals. She works hard
and is accepted into UCLA film school.
Fortunately, her sister has connections and a place for her to stay. I love Maddy; she is my favorite type of
female character. She is feisty, funny, goal
oriented, and not easily taken in by the BPH as they drive from Seattle to
LA.
My third favorite character in
the book is Keene’s roommate Zander.
Usually I would call him a secondary character but the scenes with
Zander and Keene, his “wifey,” are so funny I can’t put him in an ancillary
roll. Zander and Keene are best friends
since eight grade. They are quite the
pair and play off each other’s antics.
For most of the book Maddy and
Keene are building a friendship. They
get off on the wrong foot but as they drive to LA together they enjoy the
company. They get to know one another and the characters are believable and
capture my heart. Some of the best moments that make me laugh is when Maddy
doesn’t react as Keene expects—she isn’t into him that way. It completely throws Keene, because, let’s
face it, all women want the “Peen”. The
road trip is hilarious and my side hurts from laughing.
The story unfolds at a steady
pace told from two points of view, Maddy’s and Keene’s. There is a little sex and angst thrown in for
good measure. The chemistry between
Maddy and Keene is there from the start and grows as the story progresses.
I highly recommend Ball Peen
Hammer especially if you are a fan of romantic comedies. A good laugh and a fun read is needed
occasionally. BPH will stay on my
re-read list, and since I purchased the audio, I’ll listen to it when I need
something light and fun to brighten my day.
Now I have to check out more Lauren Rowe books because she is on my must
read list.
4.5 STAMPS
USA Today and internationally bestselling
author Lauren Rowe lives in San Diego, California, where, in addition to
writing books, she performs with her dance/party band at events all
over Southern California, writes songs, takes embarrassing snapshots of
her ever-patient Boston terrier, Buster, spends time with her wonderful
family, and narrates audiobooks. Much to Lauren’s thrill, her books have
been translated all over the world in multiple languages and hit
multiple domestic and international bestseller lists. With enticing
characters, enthralling situations and a general love of romantic
fiction, Lauren has created a world of her own, full of wit and sensual
desire.
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