Shaken and Stirred is book one of Ryder & Alex duet. This is a enemies to lovers opposite side of the tracks romance.
From the blurb:
I've always despised Ryder Calloway. Eight years ago, at an elite summer program, Ryder and his prep school buddies made my life hell, never letting me forget I didn't belong in their world. Now I'm juggling graduate school, a sick mother, a rebellious brother, and a job doing bottle service at one of Boston's most exclusive nightclubs—where the last person I want to see is Ryder Calloway strutting through the door.
When he decides to apply for a job at my club, claiming he'd easily out-earn me in tips, I'll do anything to prove him wrong. Even if it means accepting his ridiculous challenge.
Ryder
Alex Morgan hated me on sight, and honestly? The feeling's mutual. There's something about his perpetual scowl that gets under my skin in the best way. He thinks I'm nothing but a spoiled rich brat with no work ethic. I'll show him.
With time to kill before starting a graduate program, my parents know nothing about—one that would destroy their carefully laid plans for my future—working alongside Boston's grumpiest bottle service boy sounds like the perfect distraction. I can't wait to see the look on Alex's face when he realizes we'll be working side by side.
What neither of us expects is how quickly hatred can turn into something else entirely.
Shaken and Stirred is the first book in the Bottle Service Boys series and book one of a duet. Alex and Ryder's story continues in the next in series.
SNik's review:
First in series (Bottle Service Boys), part of a duet. Adversarial to lovers. Former bully. Opposites attract. Slow burn. Dual POV. Mild cliffhanger.
Alex is struggling to keep his head above water while going to grad school, working as a bottle service boy, and taking care of his family, when of course his next group of customers includes his former bully, sexy rich boy Ryder. There’s something about Alex that still riles Ryder up, the attraction is undeniable, but Alex also gives as good as he gets and Ryder can’t stay away from the constant challenge.
Both Alex and Ryder are trying to build the life they want individually, and while dealing with the chemistry between them becomes an enemies with benefits situation, they slowly begin falling for each other. When there’s a power imbalance it’s sometimes a hard sell for why the other character should give them a chance, but Ryder really does have a compassionate caring side underneath his privileged upbringing, and he really shows up for Alex in a bunch of different ways. I really appreciated Alex and Ryder’s interactions given their different circumstances, I enjoyed their banter, the constant give and take, and the inevitably sweet romance that blooms between them. I can’t wait to read their conclusion in the next book.
Molly Otto's review:
The start of an intriguing duo of Alex & Ryder. these two couldn't have opposite lives, and that puts them off on the wrong footing until they slowly let the other in. Alex is barely managing the balance of all his needs to support himself along with his family to get them to have a stable life. Ryder is doing all he can to get away from the expectations set by his family. Their banter is top notch, allowing themselves to slowly thaw and really be there when the other needs them most. I appreciated that yes their may be a power imbalance, yet Ryder slows Alex he will stick by his side and support him when things get rough.
This story does end on a small cliffhanger, so be prepared to wait to see this couples' conclusion.
Shaken and Stirred is currently available as an e-book and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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