Rating: 3.5 Stars

I had a feeling Sivec would turn this fairytale inside out and I was totally right! This is the first book I have read in the trilogy, but I intend to circle back and start from the beginning, because, as always, Sivec delivered a rather fun rom-com. 

I loved what she did with these three classic tales. I had such a good time finding all the bits of the original story in Kiss the Girl, and thought Sivec did a brilliant job turning the tale on its side. 

This Ariel was no Disney princess. No way. She was brash, foul-mouth, feisty, and hilarious. But you know what? She definitely encompassed the essence of the Ariel we know and love. She was fiercely independent and wanted to make it on her own. She was a collector of "things", and could sing the heck out of a pop song. Whereas original Ariel loses her actual voice, this Ariel lost her confidence and her ability to stand up for herself, so, more of her figurative voice, and I had a great time watching her get it back. 

Ariel was great, but Eric was perfection. I was so in love with him. They had this kind of mutual hate going on, but it really was an intense mutual attraction that they were resisting. When the opportunity arose, Eric took his shot, and he was quite sneaky about it, but in a really sweet way. Without being obvious, he would give Ariel these little "nudges" on her path to rediscovering her confidence, and every little thing he did endeared him to me more and more. There were definitely heart eyes and swoon, when Eric was on the page. 

Another thing I really appreciated was the friendship between the three naughty princesses. Women supporting women is always a good thing, and their friendship and the support they gave each other was a thing of beauty. 

As with other Sivec books I have read, this one had some hysterical OTT moments. How did I not know about Goga? I had to google it, because that goat yoga scene cracked me up. Goga and a lot of other scenes were very funny - think Bridesmaids, and I loved them. 

Sivec should get a round of applause for giving readers of this series such a lovely epilogue. I am a well known closure-ho, and epilogues are my thing. Not only did Sivec give us an epilogue, but it was a jump ahead epilogue with THREE time jumps. Yep! We got a little something extra for all three romances, and I really appreciated that she gifted us with those endings. 

Overall: A fun OTT twisted fairytale, which made me laugh out loud, smile, and swoon.

These Princesses do not work for Disney. Three very different ladies meet up and end up having a business together. This is the story of the feistiest, most foul mouthed one of the group. 
On the surface she seems fierce, courageous, outgoing and bold. Under the surface, she is fragile, scared, and lost.
Dealing with financial troubles that go from bad to disastrous, Ariel is not the type of woman who asks for help, especially not from a man.
Fortunately for her, although Ariel will be the last to admit it, Eric Sailor isn't waiting for her to ask and won't take her refusal to accept his generosity and interference. 
Among the gritty details, there is humor in this book. You will find yourself cheering for this duo, booing her ex-husband, and laughing out loud.

Even though this Princess doesn't need rescuing, it feels good to know there is a Prince around willing to have her back. When it seems nothing will ever go right again, having friends who will stay by your side, not giving up on you and helping you not give up on yourself, makes all the difference. First impressions may not show the whole picture.

Tara's writing may not be for the most sensitive reader, but the story is wonderful, edgy and real.

Rating 4.5 Stars

I'm new to this series and to Tara Sivec. Since I had not read the first two books, there were a lot of backstories I wasn't familiar with. It wasn't necessary to have read the others though to enjoy Kiss the Girl. I love the premise of women finding themselves and their strength. They're capable and taking charge. Also, fun was the use of the princess stories we all grew up with as the basis of the characters. I'm not familiar with the newer stories so I don't know much about Disney's Ariel but again it wasn't necessary to enjoy this story.

Though I didn't know the history between Eric and Ariel, it didn't hinder my understanding of their antagonistic relationship. Eric is obviously smitten with Ariel but her dislike for him prevents her from seeing it. He's so strong that he isn't the least bit threatened by her attitude, her mouth and her dislike of him. He knows she'll learn to love him and he's got no interest in changing her sassy, swearing self.

When she loses her house and everything in it, he steps up to offer her a place to stay. I'm sure he'd have done it anyway but he's more inclined since it'll give her a chance to see him as the man for her. He's so sweetly calm whenever she's at her worse. He's got her back but knows that stepping up to take charge for her is not what she wants or needs. 

As the story plays out, Eric wheedles his way into Ariel's heart until she finally realizes she's madly in love with him. She continues to take on the challenges of getting the Naughty Princess Club up and running with all the proper permits and takes on even the biggest, most appalling, obstacle to her life, her happiness and her business - Eric's mother. And what fairy tale is complete without an evil woman?

There's plenty of comic relief in the story as well including a hairless cat, drunk princesses and much more. I laughed, I cried, I thoroughly enjoyed Ariel and her book.

4 "Fucking Perfect" stars!

With Sivec's trademark humor and steam, KISS THE GIRL is a sweet, sexy, empowering read that I loved from start to finish. Hopefully one day, I will be able to find my own prince hot stuff and live happily ever after.

Ariel Waters became my favorite princess since she opened her mouth in At the Stroke of Midnight. Her sassiness and dirty mouth made me fall in love with her, but it was her vulnerable side the one that won me over. It was a twist I was not expecting but one that I totally loved. The underlying message of female empowerment was FUCKING PERFECT!

But as much as I loved Ariel, I have to say Eric played a significant role in the story. He was Ariel's perfect match. There is no other way to describe it. A hero worthy of being added to your list of Book Boyfriends.

And the author not only delivered a pair of ah-mazing main characters but some second ones that made me laugh my ass off every time they show up throughout the story. I'm looking at you, Mr. Triton.

Tara Sivec can write about these characters for years, and I'd still read it. 

Kiss the Girl was the last book of the series and in some way, a favorite of mine. The epilogue was one of the best ones I have read, but it was a bittersweet feeling because although I found myself happy that my girls got their HEA, I was sad because I didn't want this series to end. 

So if you're looking for a light-hearted, I-put-a-smile-on-your-face, swoon-worthy tale with an explosive chemistry and funny as hell banter, then this is your book!

A good fairy tale retelling love story that will have you escaping from real life for a few hours.

This is a modern day retelling of The Little Mermaid. I should be honest here, I’m not a big Disney fan, but I don’t really think that clouded my opinion here, though maybe it did….

Right off in chapter 1, my thoughts regarding our heroine, Ariel, were, “I don’t like her.” She was meant to be spunky I think but it just came off super bitchy. In chapter 2 I wrote myself a note. It reads, “Ugh. I think I hate her.”

Our hero Eric however? I liked him right away. Ariel however, cannot stand him. And I love a good enemies-to-lovers romance, so I kept reading. He was sweet and he did very lovely things for Ariel, including taking her to Goat Yoga (more on this later), despite the fact that she was nothing less than hateful to him. I kept asking myself, “What does he see in her???”

But as the book went on, Eric began to charm Ariel and she became much softer. She actually began to win me over. She loves her friends and she has a reason for being so prickly. I’m a forgiving gal, so even I changed my tune.

What I didn’t like about the book? I think Sivec is trying too hard to make a story based on the Disney movie. Some of her parodies had me rolling my eyes. Ariel’s ex-husband was named Sebastian Waters, her father is Mr. Triton but everybody calls him “The King” because of his used car lot commercials. Eric’s last name is Sailor and he lives on a house boat. At karaoke he sang “Kiss the Girl.” Ariel has a bunch of pet fish…. all named Flounder. Did I mention there is a villainous woman who works for the town board and is even bitchier than Ariel? Wanna guess her name???? I’ll give you a hint:

All that was missing were her little eel friends. Are you rolling your eyes yet? The whole thing just felt too forced for me. Did. Not. Like.

What I did like: I liked the chemistry between our couple and the pacing of the story. I LOVED that Eric took Ariel to goat yoga. Ariel didn’t know that was a thing, but it’s TOTALLY a thing!

I have a friend who has been and it’s something I would love to do one day! I also liked that the three members of the Naughty Princess Club felt they were owning their own sexuality in becoming strippers for hire. I liked the body positivity message at play here.

There was just so, so much more that I didn’t like. So I gave the book three stars. Without the forcing of Disney down my throat, I might’ve given it more. But it was just too irksome.

3 Disney When You Wish Upon a Star Stars.

***5 ‘You Are Goals, Dude’ Stars***

Can you be nursing a headache and still adore the book you just finished, even though it’s kinda the books fault you have the headache???

My answer is apparently because that’s what happened here. I mean going in I prepared myself for the crazy, and did my best to prepare for the craycray that is Ariel, but whoa it took me a minute to get settled and the headache down to a dull roar instead of a pulsating sonic boom in my head. But once I did, and once things started to unfold I found this book to be addicting in all it’s batshit crazy with a good dose of heartwarming & swoon worthy goodness tossed in the mix to keep things interesting.

Ariel. Here’s the thing about Ms. Ariel. I don’t have enough fingers and toes to count how many times I wanted to reach out and gag the woman. Hand to God, I was looking for a ball gag and duct tape but in the same moment I couldn’t help but be kind of in awe of her. I mean the woman comes up with some pretty good lines and though she is abrasive, it’s cause she cares. But in the end, I kinda adored her. Finding out all her truths and finally seeing her heart had me wanting to hang out with the woman (thought I’d still have the duct tape on me...just in case.)

Eric was an absolute and swoon worthy surprise. He still had his moments where I wanted to take a 2x4 to his head, but when the reason behind those moments came to light...SWOON. The man is simply a good man, a little craycray and very brave. But a damn good man.

To say their journey to their HEA is rocky is an understatement, most of which was due to Ariel. And there were moments where I questioned Eric’s sanity. But in the end I loved them together. There was a strange kind of flow to them that worked for me and once they got past the antagonistic portion of their relationship, they rocked. The smexy was HAWT and the swoons were real and in the end they were a perfect fit for each other.

I must say that I really liked how Ms. Sivec took the Little Mermaid fairytale and made it her own. All of the elements are there, but there are a few things thrown in that had me go “Wait a minute, what?” but in a good way. PJ, Cindy, Belle and Vincent are very much apart of the story and I really enjoyed catching up with them and seeing how they’ve all evolved. Anastasia brings in her own special brand of teenage-itis, and there were a couple of new characters I really liked. And though I’m sad that this is the end, that epilogue was absolutely perfect!  So, if you’re in the mood for some OTT crazy, then this is the one for you!

This was my first read by Sivec, and while I was really looking forward to it, I was kind of disappointed.  There were many parts that just seemed way over the top, things that were meant to be funny, ai didn’t find any real humor in and in some parts, it was almost too cheesy.  

I also had a hard time connecting to Ariel.  Her “b*tchiness” came out of the blue in some areas, for no real good reason.  I get that she was trying to be strong and not let another man take advantage of her, but I felt some of her attitude was unnecessary.  

I’ve not read the other books in this series, and I feel like I missed out on getting certain aspects of the story.  For example, at the beginning, how Eric knows exactly what to do to calm Ariel down in certain situations, I felt like that was something I should have read before being thrown into this book.  

I did love Eric, how he protective of Ariel, how he cared for her throughout the entire story, was really endearing.  I also loved how he never gave up on her, no matter what she threw in his way.

Reviewed by Sharon Thérèse

I love discovering new authors, so when the publisher asked me if I’d like to read Kiss the Girl, I jumped at the chance. There is no disputing that Sivec has a way with words; however, I had trouble getting into the story and just couldn’t get attached to the female protagonist. She was a tad brash and overpowering for my liking and her language; well, to say it’s colorful would be putting it mildly. Don’t get me wrong, a few juicy words here and there have never bothered me but Ariel's would make a seasoned sailor squirm!

Eric’s a real charmer. And although I liked him a lot, I couldn’t quite get my head around why he was so adamant about wooing a gal who was downright rude. But he’d made up his mind the minute he laid his eyes on this feisty red-head with issues galore. And regardless of them, not only does he go out of his way to help her, but also gives as good as he gets. I cannot deny their sizzling chemistry plays a huge in the story, I just would have liked less hysteria, perhaps more calm. At times I felt like I was watching an overly emotional soap opera but saying that, I can see the attraction for readers who enjoy plenty of laugh-out-loud scenarios.

I really don’t want to mention more than I already have as Kiss the Girl, a spin-off of The Little Mermaid could be your kind of read if you’re into Disney novelizations that present surprises when you least expect them to. The author’s secondary character development was spot on, Ariel’s besties a hoot and a half, Eric’s mother to be reckoned with. I later discovered that this is the third book in The Naughty Princess series and then it clicked, all the names made sense. Despite not being my cuppa, the fairytale-ish ending was very welcoming and I’ll definitely be reading more works of Sivec.

What a fun twist story retelling on one of my favorite princesses growing up - Ariel! Tara Sivec gives us what every mermaid obsessed adult dreams of reliving their fairy tale in a grown up version with a side you would never see on that children's network, hehe. Kiss The Girl is a cute, flirty, banter-filled angst that was a great first read for me by this author.

My favorite character in the book is Eric Sailor, hands down! He stole my heart and kept me intrigued with him in the book from beginning to end. I am not a major fan of witty and bitchy banter and Ariel's character is full of it. She won me over throughout the story, but sometimes I felt the plot to be dragged out a bit and put off from her witty comebacks and attitude. 

If you love a romance novel packed with a group of best friends and following them around and their ups and downs you will definitely enjoy this book! Also if you have not read the other two books in this series it is completely fine to read this one first just as I did. The author introduces you to each of the other couples, but doesn't go in depth to their love stories... All in all a great twist on classic princess fairy tales that is a fun steamy read!

I really liked this book it had me from start to finish it was super hilarious with scenes I so didn't see coming Can't wait to read more by the author

Ariel is the firecracker we've been dying to read about, she needed her fairy tale.  She has this abrasive side to her but it's more of a calming mechanism and it's a riot.  Eric seems to understand her and appreciates her imperfections, he encourages her to be stronger and independent.  The verbal banter and new swear words are worth every laugh out loud moment.  All three books together make an empowering series but someone could read them independently and still enjoy.  I received an early copy through Netgalley.

I loved this book!!! It made me laugh so much. Ariel is a spitfire! She's sarcastic, sassy and has little filter. Basically if she was one of your friends you wouldn't want to put her on speaker phone, lol. Eric was the perfect balance to her. Loved that he didn't try to change her or calm it down. He truly loved her for who she was, embraced her crazy side and pushed her in all the right ways to really truly see herself. This book was funny, sexy, steamy and had a great message. Plus Tara Sivec did a great job incorporating all the components of The Little Mermaid. This was my first book from The Naughty Princess Club and I can't wait to go and read the first two books! Highly recommend this book, it's a must read!

Fantastic ending to this fairytale series. Absolutely loved Eric and Ariel. An endearing story that will make you laugh out loud. Eric is totally swoon worthy. Ariel cracks me up with her attitude and sass. Definitely worth the read.

First of all, just a quick note: This book can be read as a standalone but I really wouldn't recommend it. There's so much in this book that has been steadily built throughout the series that I'd highly recommend reading both At the Stroke of Midnight and In Bed with the Beast first. 

This series of modern-day fairy tale re-tellings has been fantastic throughout with hysterical laughs, sweet, tender emotion, sizzling chemistry and 3 strong, powerful women who aren't willing to give up even when they're at rock bottom. 

I adored books 1 and 2 in this series, and Kiss the Girl was a great finale, even if it wasn't my favourite book of the series. 

As you can probably gather, this book is about Ariel and is a Little Mermaid re-telling (with a twist). Ariel is the loudest, most-opinionated and mouthy woman of the trio, but even she has struggles and insecurities that she keeps hidden behind her personality.

In this book it's nice to see the other side of Ariel, the side she keeps hidden from everyone but Eric. 

There were plenty of sweet moments between these two characters and a lot of sexual chemistry. I loved the build-up, and how their relationship evolved over the course of the book. 

Kiss the Girl promises plenty of fun, and even though it's at times a little cheesy, it's a romantic read with a really positive feminist message running throughout.

If you're looking for a very unconventional princess with a loud mouth and a blazing personality, a handsome prince, an evil b**** (oh, I meant witch!), strong friendships, several fish and even a hairless cat named Derek, this is the book for you!

This was a fun conclusion to this series. It's a little bit over the top for me in general, but the friendships are cute and the romance is steamy. Easy reads that feel good!

This is the third and final book in the laugh-out-loud Naughty Princess series.  And this one features the spunkiest (aka foul-mouthed truth teller) of the group, so I knew it was going to be a fun ride.

As a fellow ginger and shark lover, I've always had an affinity for the Disney princess, Ariel.  Given that in this reimagining of the fairy tale, she also has a foul mouth and a bit of a temper, it's like we are soul sisters.

Ariel is the true fire cracker of the trio of women.  She's the type of person who says what everyone else is thinking, consequences be damned.  

Like the two previous books, Ariel is suffering her own financial problems, is forced to move in with the one person she pretends to loathe (yes, it is fairly easy to see that her hatred of said person is all an act), co-owner of Charming's Gentlemen's Club, Eric Sailor.

Two things surprised me about this story.
1) Ariel gave in fairly quickly to Eric's advances.  Sure, she gives him a hard time for a little while, but Eric's patience/persistence eventually pays off.
2) Ariel's lack of self-confidence.  Given her attitude in the first two books, you would think she is brimming with confidence.  However, that couldn't be further from the truth.  Due to a past relationship, she has a very low option of herself and her looks, preferring to seek comfort in many unhealthy snacks to calm her moods.  But with time, Eric proves he's more than an orgasm giver.  

As with the first two books in the series, I loved how the author has incorporated the Disney themes within this book.  Sometimes there's the obvious connection (Ariel's numerous fish named Flounder, or karaoke featuring the song "Kiss the Girl"), and other parts are more subtle (Ariel's love of antiques and her banishment from her home).  But each connection to the Disney fairy tale is well incorporated to have a place within the theme of this book - getting Ariel's groove back.

My only criticism would be the cover.  On its own, I think it looks like you'd picture a Rom Com cover.  However, this book has pages and pages about Ariel's curves and her love of processed food, so the cover didn't jive with the description of her character.  I just wish they had found a curvier model - we know there are plenty of beautiful ones out there.

Overall, this was a fun and entertaining read.  If you are looking for some good laughs and sexy times, check it out.

to be fair, i haven't read the previous two books in this series, so perhaps i would have found ariel a bit more charming in the opening pages of kiss the girl if i had those books under my belt. she's kind of horrid and is yelling at literally everyone for no good reason at the start. and it's not that i don't appreciate a heroine who has balls and attitude, but like screaming at your friends for calling you on the phone doesn't seem like the best way to keep people in your life.

but this does allow us to see her growth. she's still loudmouthed and crazy and somewhat inappropriate, but she also has a heart and the moments where she's vulnerable are absolutely precious. although to be honest my actual favorite moments are every time eric opens his mouth and says the exact right thing. like oh my god, there has never been a character better at saying exactly the right thing that makes you want to swoon at the fact that he's dreamy and sweet and kind and badass.

this is an enjoyable retelling of sorts, it doesn't really follow the plot of the little mermaid, but has all the characters repurposed and somewhat true to the original. i mean, sebastian the crab ends up being sebastian the douchey ex. but basically everyone else is kind of on point.

but, i will say, perhaps the main flaw this book has is that all freaking day i've been singing "kiss the girl" in my head. even the "wah wah wahs" from the birds. it's a lot. sha na na na na...you guys it's a freaking earworm.

**kiss the girl will publish on september 4, 2018. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/st. martin's press (swerve) in exchange for my honest review.

Kiss The Girl was a fun, sweet and sexy book. It’s the third book in the standalone series. I have not yet read the first two books, but I still able to enjoyed it. I really, really had a blast reading the first 80% of this book. The last 20% was okay. I loved Ariel’s sassy attitude and the girl power surrounding the book. Eric is a complete, kind, handsome hunk. The friendship between the girls is something we should all inspire to have with our friends. Overall, Kiss The Girl was a good romcom that I enjoyed. 





I voluntarily read an early copy.

3.5 Stars

Kiss the Girl is the third installment in the Naughty Princess Club. I didn’t read the first two in the series, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this one. 

The series is cool play on our favorite fairy tales with a modern day twist, strong female characters mixed with funny moments. 

Ariel was a very interesting character. I honestly didn’t much care for her in the beginning. She was a bit over the top and rude. But as the story progresses, you get to see exactly why she is that way.
It’s just her shield to protect herself. 

Eric was just the right person for her. He was smart, handsome and most importantly kind and persistent in his way to get to her heart. 
He sees past her rough exterior and was patient with her (even though he did push her buttons. Haha!) 

I finished this book last week. Last few chapter got me through labor. Yup, that’s right. It had me laughing through the pain. 
If you like romantic comedies, this might be one you’d enjoy.

Such a fun book to read! Quick dialogue, empowered women and men to die for. All three books in this series are fantastic.