BunsAuthor: Alice Clayton
Series: Hudson Valley #3
Published by: Gallery Books
Publication Date: May 23, 2017
Format: eARC
Pages: 320
Source: Publisher
Clara Morgan is living the dream, if you can call rebranding hotels that are desperate for a new life and running any kind of marathon a dream. Which she does. But the career she loves and the endurance races that keep her adrenaline pumping have kept her too busy to put down any roots. Growing up in foster care, she’s never been able to establish traditions of her own, which may be why she’s fascinated by the rituals that generations-old family resorts are known for. She’s especially interested in the Bryant Mountain House, and not just for their secret recipe for the yummy, gooey, can’t-get-enough-of Hot Cross Buns….
Archie Bryant, the man with the Buns, is fifth generation and one-day-owner of the charming yet run-down Bryant Mountain House in Bailey Falls, New York. He’s determined to save his family’s legacy from the wrecking ball the old-fashioned way—by gritting his teeth and doing what needs to be done. There’s no way Archie will be influenced by the new hotel branding expert his father brought in to turn one hundred and fifty years of tradition on its head just to attract a faster, younger, slicker crowd. But when some of Clara’s ideas start bringing in new, paying customers, Archie can’t deny that she may have just given him a shot at keeping his resort open.
It’s sticky, it’s messy, it’s sweet, it’s Buns.
More good times from Alice Clayton! I love her books, but admit the previous book in this series didn’t quite do it for me, so I was a tad worried about Buns. Thankfully, there was no need to worry, because I had a great time with it!
We knew this was coming. First Roxie fell for Leo’s nuts, then Natalie swooned for Oscar’s cream. Now Clara is all over Archie’s buns.
It’s a lot of fun with these two, especially when they butt heads. Archie can be pretty uptight when it comes to his family resort, and has a hard time with Clara coming in and making drastic changes. Just give her a damn TV, Archie! 😀 I love the antagonistic dynamic they have, even when they are getting along and like each other. And the sexual tension is on point!
The banter and humor is entertaining and what I’ve come to love about Clayton’s books. They play off each other really well. And of course, it’s especially amusing when the whole gang is together. I really like seeing more of the friends interacting and all their craziness. I’m looking at you, Natalie!
I love the setting so much! The Bryant Mountain House gives of Dirty Dancing vibes. Don’t tell Archie I said that! It’s true, though, I would so stay there. Luckily, Alice added a note to the beginning of the book talking about the real place that inspired this fictional one. I need to go!
So, yeah, Buns is definitely an amusing book that will leave you with a smile. The books technically don’t have to be read in order, but it’s always better if you do.
“Is this where you keep the guests who couldn’t pay?” I whispered, peeking under his shoulder.
“They check in, but they never check out,” he replied, in his best Vincent Price voice.
“For the record, that’s creepy as fuck.”
———
My eyes boggled. “A file. You’ve got a file on me. Wow.”
“Wow?”
“Wow as in, dude, that’s weird.”
Now his eyes boggled. “Dude? Did you just call me dude?”
“Dude, I also called you weird. How did you miss that part?”
These quotes are from the ARC, so they might be different in the final edition.
I smile or laugh each time I see the name of a book from this series or the last series for that matter. The story line sounds fun even down to unchanging Archie and his buns. 🙂 Glad this one worked for you.
Great review, Christy!
Love this author! Her books always leave me giggling. And I’m loving the hotel and running themes too, so it’s going on my auto-buy list! Glad you enjoyed it Christy.
I enjoyed this one 😀 Hehe and the title
I really need to try her books!
Your descriptions for the books crack me up Christy. I have been hesitant about this series as people don’t seemed to be raving about this series compared to Wallbanger
I adore Wallbanger, but Nuts is really good too. It’s the best out of the 3 in the series, imo.
Awesome review, as always, Christy. I love the sound of it. I can see myself enjoying it. I think I’ve read Clayton’s books before but I don’t remember which ones. I’ll check goodreads. Thanks for sharing. I saw this book on other bloggers. It’s been getting a lot of positive reviews so far. Your review makes me want to give it a try so badly. 😁👍🏻❤️
Glad this one got the series back on track. I still have the first book I need to get to. Great review!!
I am glad that you enjoyed this one! What a cover, I love it! Great review and thanks for sharing.
Here books are a lot of fun.
*dies laughing* OMG BUNS! AMWAHAHAHAAA! I’m not going to be over this any time soon!
The titles are silly but have a legit meaning to the story. lol
Great review Christy. I am not familiar with author, but this sounds like a fun read. Thanks for sharing.
I couldn’t stand that second book, so I wasn’t sure if this would be for me, but I’m glad I read your review. This one seems more like the kind of book I’ve come to expect from Alice Clayton. I kinda already love the sound of Clara and Archie too. They sound like a hoot!
Glad you enjoyed this, Christy!
Yeah, the 2nd one didn’t sit well with me, but this redeemed the series. Nuts is still the best out of the 3, though.
Oh goodie. I am actually hoping this comes in my Xoxpert box this month, otherwise, I will be picking it up. I have had fun with all of the books in this series, so I am excited you loved this one.
This is an author I’ve not yet tried, but her books get so much love. I really need to read something from her.
Great review!
gah I really just need to go ahead and read her books 😀 they sound so much fun
First thing I thought when I read the title was the book was about rabbits, then I saw the cover and was like, nope not bunnies. LOL Nice buns they are too.
I love an author that can make me laugh. I believe I have the e-book for the first on in this series. I need to get on it. Glad you enjoyed this one!
Oh I’m glad to see you liked this! I’ve been wanting to read Alice Clayton forever and managed to get this one. I’m super excited to start reading it and I have a feeling I’ll be going back to get the rest!
Hahahah! Your review has me howling. I can only imagine reading the books. I must say, though, that these books are probably the type that you read in the darkest corner of your bedroom. Or in the privacy of your dungeon. Maybe even in your pantry. Because, damn. Those titles make me cringe. Lol.
lol! The titles are silly, but have meaning to the story. This is why I love eCopies though. I have a guy friend who read Wallbanger out in busy public areas because he doesn’t GAF. He got some weird looks. 😀
Ooh buns. Oh wait, that’s a guy…
*snort* They’re man buns. 😀
I’ve yet to read Cream of the Crop, but I did hear a lot of mixed reviews about it. At least this one managed to get you back to liking the series! 😀
Oh those titles, lol! That’s one way to get attention 🙂 I’ll have to remember this series when I need something amusing.
I still haven’t read Nuts. It’s been on my Kindle for awhile. This sounds all kinds of fun and I am all about light and funny right now.
I have yet to read her books but everyone seems to have so much fun with them. I so need to start picking these up! Brilly review!
It’s great that this worked for you… I’m stuck at this though “Roxie fell for Leo’s nuts, then Natalie swooned for Oscar’s cream. Now Clara is all over Archie’s buns.”
I’m sitting here scratching my head with a big WTF expression on my face. Nuts, cream and buns? Euphamisms? I get the nuts and buns, iffy about the cream though…
Happy Mother’s Day!
This is a series that I really want to read. You know it is going to be a lot of fun from the title alone. I am so glad you enjoyed this one. Great review!
Glad this was a fun read! Her books are usually pretty hilarious. I’ve read Nuts but need to get back to this series! Awesome review!
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Oh yay! I’m glad that you enjoyed Buns, I remember that Natalie’s book didn’t do it for you, like you hoped.
I need to get this one, I bet it was great seeing all the characters together!