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Book Review – Tangled by Emma Chase

Book Review – Tangled by Emma Chase

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I loved this book!

Hilarious, romantic, all-out FUN!!

Think Wallbanger meets Beautiful Bastard.

You smiling yet?

I was hooked from the first line and smiling wide by the end of the first page. If you are a fan of enemies-to-lovers stories, you will LOVE Tangled!

I swear half my book is highlighted. I laughed out loud, grinned till my cheeks ached and just generally loved it 🙂

The story is about Drew. In real life, Drew is a clean-shaven, well-groomed, expensive suit wearing professional. But, at the start of the story, he’s a miserable un-showered, un-shaven heap locked in a messy apartment overflowing with old pizza boxes while claiming to have the flu.

Right.

What he really has is a bad case of the Break Up.

See Real Life Drew was once a player. Why settle for one when there were so many willing ones tripping over themselves to be with him?

“Once I’m done, I’m DONE. I’m not the kind of guy who rides the same roller coaster twice… Don’t look at me that way. I’m not a bad guy. I don’t lie; I don’t sandbag women with flowery words about a future together and love at first sight… Okay, maybe that’s not exactly true. But I can’t help it if they see me, fuck me and suddenly want to bear my children.”

“I’ve never seduced a woman before.
Shocking, I know.
Let me clarify. I’ve never had to seduce a woman before, not in the typical sense. Usually it just takes a look, a wink, a smile. A friendly greeting, maybe a drink or two. After that, the only verbal exchange involves short, one-word phrases like harder, more, lower… You get the point.”

But he’s fallen in love. Finally. Problem is, she’s getting married… to someone else. Hence the miserable, moping, un-shaved heap. This is his story.

It starts off going back in time to when they first met. Drew meets Kate at a club one night and, despite the flirting, she walks away. When Kate gets hired by his office, it puts him in a frustrating situation because office romances are on his no-no list.

“Kate Brooks is officially scratched off my list of potentials. She is forbidden, untouchable, a no-way-never. Right next to my friends’ ex-girlfriends, the boss’ daughter, and my sister’s best friends.
Well, that last category is a bit of a gray area.”

We are told the story by Drew. He can be a bit of an asshat but you really just can’t help falling for him – he’s that lovable. He both narrates the events and breaks the 4th wall by talking directly to us as the reader. It’s totally awesome! It’s like he’s right there telling you the story. There are times when his commentary on what was going on just had me in stitches. Here’s a random quote:

“Once again, to the ladies out there — here’s a fact for you: Men pretty much have sex on the brain twenty-four-seven. The exact figure is like every 5.2 seconds or some shit like that.

The point is, when you ask, “What do you want for dinner?” we’re thinking about screwing you on the kitchen counter. When you’re telling us about the sappy film you watched with your girlfriends last week, we’re thinking about the porno we saw on cable last night. When you show us the designer shoes you bought on sale, we’re thinking how nice they would look on our shoulders.

I just thought you’d want to know. Don’t shoot the messenger.”

And if you like strong heroines, you will LOVE Kate. She is smart, confident, sassy and absolutely determined not to become another notch on Drew’s bed post. She has plans, dreams, goals and no time for a playboy.

“If we’re going to work together, Drew, I think we’re should get a few things straight. I’m not your sweetheart. My name is Kate — Katherine. Use it. And I’m not a kiss-ass. I don’t have to be. My work speaks for itself.”

Their banter and ‘sparring’ was just priceless! Tangled was essentially an enemies-to-lovers story about guy falling in love for the first time with a girl who goes toe-to-toe with him on everything. I loved watching them work through their issues. And when Drew finally decides to fight for Kate’s heart, the lengths to which he goes are just laugh-out-loud awesome!

“It makes me want to kiss her and strangle her at the same time. I’ve never been into S&M but I’m beginning to see its benefits.” 

The book wasn’t always funny per say, but the whole mood was light hearted. The sex was hot, the characters were lovable, the writing was witty and it had a happy ending 🙂

If you are looking for a FUN read, this is it!!!!

4.5 – 5 stars

Note: TANGLED can be read as a complete standalone.

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Comments

  1. Okay so first you say it’s Wallbanger meets Beautiful Bastard. Then, you say he’s an asshole. Then, you say Kate is a great heroine? *runs to Goodreads to add it to my TBR* Great review, Aestas! <3

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  4. I just downloaded Tangled by Emma Chase, and began reading while in the doctor’s office. I was waiting forever for my name to be called. I began laughing while reading the first page. People started looking at me cautiously. I could not stop laughing. I had no control over my reaction to Emma Chase’s delightful story. I loved Wallbanger, so when it was compared to the humor in Wallbanger, I had to get it. I haven’t even finished the first chapter yet, but had to respond. 😀

    Ellie T.

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  10. This is going to be a amazing book. I’ve been needing a good laugh lately and I think this will give me just that. I’ve heard nothing but great things about it so far.

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  15. I can’t wait to pick this book up! I loved Wallbanger so I’m sure this’ll make me smile and laugh just as much! 🙂 Romantic, hott, comedy…yes please!

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  17. Just bought Tangled yesterday. It is up next for me to read. I am really looking forward to it since I loved Wallbanger and Beautiful Bastard. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  24. Sorry but I really hate the tweet request, as I do not tweet, I do miss out on extra entries. BUT I really would love <3 to win this particular book because I like what I have read so far about it. I only need one of my entries be drawn, so please, dear goddess of the rafflecopter, pick me! ~grin~

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  25. Was looking at this book today but after your review I know I have to read, sounds so good..thx for another amazing contest.

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  41. Thank you i love it when competitions allow for international readers to join in!

    It looks like an amazing book cant wait to read it!

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  73. OMG, I CANNOT wait to read this one! I have an addiction to reading, I seem to not be able to stop!!!

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  74. i cant wait to read this. I loved Wallbanger and have been looking for a book to make me laugh like that.

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  78. That’s really exciting. Not many international giveaways out there.
    Can’t wait to read Tangled.

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  80. Oh I want. What awesome covers. This book looks awesome and definitely want to read. This is a new author for me. I love to read and always looking for new authors to check out. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway.

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  84. Thanks for your thoughts on this book. I have not read Beautiful Bastard but I did read Wallbanger and loved it! This sounds so good I love a book with great banter. Another book I loved with this enemies-to-lovers theme is ‘Just the Sexiest Man Alive’ by Julie James. That book also had the best banter and lots of chemistry. I can’t wait to read this book!

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  87. I REALLY cannot wait to read this one. It’s been on my TBR for quite a while, but I’m a bit behind in my reading because there are too many good books coming out A THE SAME TIME! Damn all these talented authors! Just kidding, of course…I gladly give them my time and money! Thanks for the opportunity to win a signed copy. Wishing great success to Emma Chase!

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  113. Great Review and thanks for the giveaway! I am reading this on my kindle now and loving it 🙂

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  116. This book was AWESOME! My copy is covered in highlights lol. Would love love love to have this book added to my shelf.

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  118. Id love to win this singed paperback! Ive read a few reviews about this book and have to say Im so excited to get my hands on this one 😀

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  120. I’ve heard and read some great reviews on this,
    sounds really good, would love the cance to win! 🙂

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  126. Thanks for the giveaway. I know I’d love Tangled just like I loved Wallbanger. Looks interesting. Hope I’d win this time…:)

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  133. Ahhhhh! I want this soooo bad! I love this book! I finished it so fast! And it left me with a book hangover. I can’t stop rereading it! Love it! Want to do a review for it!

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  144. I read Tangled in 1 night! I was smirking, laughing and pissing myself laughing and nodding throughout the book. It is so refreshing to read a romantic comedy from a guys pov!

    PS I love Drew!!

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  187. I loved “Wallbanger” so I am definitely reading this one. As always awesome giveaway, you are the best!!!
    <3

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  192. OMG!!! I need to read this book. My heart is in a million pieces after finishing Stealing Harper. This would be a great way to put back my heart together.

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  203. I’ve been reading a number of books trying to find one that I can actually get through without thinking it’s stupid. And here I’ve found the one that makes me smile. Even with Drew being a man-whore, you gotta admit it, he’s kind of cute and I love reading this story from inside his head. I’m only half way through and I just love these characters. Emma, I hope you write more like this (or more in general) because you absolutely have the gift!

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  208. Awesome giveaway!! Thank you! This books will make me piss in my pants! That’s what I’ve been told!

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  211. I can’t keep up with all of the FANTABULOUS books you post! Thank you for being awesome and for this great giveaway!

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  213. I’m hearing great things about this book, and since I LOVE Beautiful Disaster and Wallbanger, I can’t wait to get into this one.

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  237. Just downloaded it on amazon can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the great book suggestions.

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  239. Thanks for a chance to win- this is on my TBR list and I’m excited to read it. I love a good funny romance book 🙂

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  253. Just purchased this book based on the awesome reviews and recommended by a friend. Can’t wait to sit back and enjoy!

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  256. This isn’t just going on my TBR list, it’s definitely on my Priority TBR!
    You had me at Wallbanger meets Beautiful Bastard! x

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  260. You had me at Wallbanger! I loved that book so much I need a rebound book to get me through! So I’m hoping this does it for me!

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  264. Great giveaway! Fingers crossed! I’ve heard noting but great things….especially when u said “think Salvaged meets beautiful Bastard” def. Intrigued

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  267. Haven’t read this yet, but have been seeing it posted all over the blogs. Looks like it could be a good read.

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  269. Thank you for this awesome giveaway! 🙂 I haven’t read this but I would love to have a signed copy.

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  277. I looking the cover book and i’m decided i must read this book, because cover book? LOL!
    Thanks for review, make me know about this book 🙂

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  279. Thanks for the opportunity, just got my kindle and going crazy getting books, love your books…

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  285. Loved the book. The way Drew involved the reader as though he was simply having on conversation…..GENIUS! Easily one of my new favorites!

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