Kimmy Loves to Read: 5 Star Review: Man Buns by Shari J. Ryan

Monday, July 30, 2018

5 Star Review: Man Buns by Shari J. Ryan

I got out of the Marine Corps to give my daughter a better life. I’m a strong and capable single dad. I got this, right? Not so much.

The one thing my daughter wants is the hardest to find—a mom. It’s not like they’re selling hot intelligent women at Walmart these days, and with the amount of baggage I’m carrying around, I might be out of luck.

Yeah, so.

We moved from Oahu to Maui. I needed a job, a place to live, and to get us settled. I thought it would be simple, but let’s just say . . . mistakes have been made.

· Mistake #1: I took the first job I was offered. (Should’ve probably asked a couple more questions about the required uniform.)
· Mistake #2: I flirted with Kai, the first attractive woman who crossed my path. (So far out of my league she might as well be a Hawaiian princess.)
· Mistake #3: I fell head over heels for that woman. (See Mistake #2.)

Now I’m standing here showing my butt—no, literally. It's the required uniform at Man Buns, the restaurant I’m working at. (See Mistake #1).

In any case, I can tell you one thing—it’s damn near impossible to convince the woman I can’t live without to take me seriously when I’m serving up burgers, half-naked, and women are constantly ogling my assets.

I’ve gotta try, though. Because Kai is the woman for me, and she’s perfect with Aya. I’ve just gotta get these man buns in gear and figure out how to win her over.

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My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

Denver’s time in the Marine Corps is up and now he can focus on his daughter, Aya. That means moving from Oahu to Maui (sounds rough, doesn’t it?) where he has a place to live and a job lined up. Unfortunately for them, there is a snag with the housing and they end up having to stay at a hotel for a few days. It’s at the hotel where Denver meets Kai, the women who would turn his life upside down.

After her parents unexpectedly passed away ten years ago, Kai has been raising her younger sister. But it is time for Kai to get back to her own life. When Denver and Aya show up at the hotel pool where she lifeguards, Kai and Denver immediately click. Sure their back and forth is like 95% high entertaining sarcasm, but you could cut the sexual tension with a knife! Denver knows he has met his match and it doesn't take long for him to realize he will do anything to keep her around. I'm such a fan of great banter and this book has plenty of it!

But I'm not going to lie. My favorite character in this book was Aya. Sure she is a 7 year old, but that little girl was hilarious and made me laugh multiple times. Kai couldn’t help but fall in love with her (and of course Denver) and I don't blame her. Besides, if it wasn’t for her wish for a mother, Kai and Denver may have never met.

I really enjoyed this book. It made me laugh out loud more than once, but there were also these really sweet moments that moved me to tears. If you want a sweet, funny read, go 1-click this book!

About the Author

Shari J. Ryan is an International Bestselling Author of heartbreakers and mind-benders. Shari was once told she tends to exaggerate often and sometimes talks too much, which would make a great foundation for fictional books. Four years later, Shari has written eleven novels that often leave readers either in tears from laughing, or crying.

With her loud Boston girl attitude, Shari isn't shy about her love for writing or the publishing industry. Along with writing several International bestsellers, Shari has split her time between writing and her longstanding passion for graphic design. In 2014, she started an indie-publishing resource company, MadHat Books, to help fellow authors with their book cover designs, as well as assistance in the self-publishing process. While Shari may not find many hours to sleep, she still manages to make time for her family. She is a devoted wife to a great guy, and a mother to two little boys who remind her daily why she was put on this earth.