Book Review: Cupids and Wardrobe Malfunctions by Jackie Nacht

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Cupids and Wardrobe Malfunctions
Author: Jackie Nacht
Series: Holiday Jobs That Don’t Suck #4
Heroes: Cooper/Derek
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 52 Pages
Publisher: Extasy Books
Release Date: February 2013
Available at: Extasy Books, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Cooper from Bewitched at the Pumpkin Patch is back and is now having his own holiday hell.

Cooper is one of the happiest guys around, except for the last month. He’s been crushing on the assistant in the training room, Derek Kent, but when he goes to ask him out, Derek instead pledges the fraternity. Cooper doesn’t want him to become a target, so he tries to wait his attraction out.

Now it’s time for Cooper to be in charge of the fraternity’s annual Valentine’s date party. He knows he’s going to have to make sure the kegs are filled, the music works, no fights break out, and keep the fourteen pledges in line. However, it’s hard for him to keep his mind on his job when he sees Derek coming into the party wearing nothing but Cupid’s wings and boxer briefs. Cooper knows as an active member he shouldn’t touch the pledge, however, every man has his breaking point. Will this be his?

Authors Note: This book may be read as a stand-alone story but for better reading enjoyment, you may want to read secondary characters, Hayden and Lawson’s story in Bewitched at the Pumpkin Patch.

Review:

We first meet Cooper in Bewitched at the Pumpkin Patch, who is one of the jocks (and Lawson’s best friend) from the fraternity. In this one, he’s been yearning to take things farther with Derek, who’s Hayden’s friend. Unfortunately, both Derek and Hayden have rushed the same fraternity, making Cooper believe it’d be wrong to finally pursue something with the hot freshman. But when the Valentine’s Day party at the fraternity has Derek wearing something all too revealing, Cooper might not be able to resist the all too tempting man.

I’ve wanted Cooper to get a story since I first read him in Bewitched at the Pumpkin Patch. He was such a carefree but sweet man so I was really looking forward to him getting his own man. When I saw this was his story, I was super excited to read it. I loved that Derek had Cooper so ensnared especially since other guys or girls looking at Derek made Cooper jealous. The two together are so adorable!

As with the previous books, I really wished this one had been longer! I loved seeing Cooper struggle with wanting Derek but I also wished we could have seen more of Cooper and Derek before the Valentine’s Day party and seeing them get closer. Beyond that, I now want to know what happens next!

In the end, this was an adorably sweet, quick story that was well worth the half hour of reading. I loved seeing Cooper finally get a man and can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has to give. If you’re looking for something with a bit of holiday spirit (even if it IS V-Day!) give this one a go 🙂

Overall Impression: I really liked it!

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in return for a fair and honest review.*