⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

I have to lead with that! My best read of July for sure! Maybe, the best of my summer!!!

I always love a Helena Hunting book and Making Up... no exception at all!!! So freaking awesome!

So many emotions, including that awful quivering, sinking feeling in my tummy when something goes terribly wrong. It doesn't help knowing that somehow it's going to work out, it's just bad!

For me that was chapter 15... knowing that a happily ever after is coming doesn't stop the anxiety at all! The worst part was that I had to stop reading before I could finish the rest! Gahhhhh!

I thought I might have a heart attack!

Anyway, I'm not going to say anything else!

Making up is releasing on July 16th! So really, you should just pre-order it now so that it hits your Kindle and you can just start reading it! You won't want to miss this one!

"I can't risk falling for someone temporary. I can enjoy this time with him. He can be a fairy-tale chapter in my life."

Truthfully, all I had to see was the author's name on the sexy book cover, but after reading the synopsis I was very intrigued to get my hands on this latest standalone in the Shacking Up series. And I must say, it was even better than I anticipated.

Cosy is my latest girl crush. She's sweet, funny and very laid back. She takes life as it comes and is not upset if things don't move quickly. She's impulsive and adapts to whatever life throws at her. Her job at the adult toy store pays the bills but it's not her dream career. Though when sex in a suit walks through the door needing help with gag gifts for a bachelor party she's not complaining about being there to assist. She's used to being the eye candy, but this time she lucked out and got a treat for herself.

Griffin is embarrassed to reveal his sex toy shopping list to the beautiful sales girl. He knows she probably thinks he's a pervert and won't ever consider dating him. But he can't stop thinking about her. What will it take for her to give him a chance?

This story is guaranteed to make you swoon. There's sweet and sexy, fun and flirty, secrets and surprises, mysteries and misunderstandings, and best of all love and laughter. I loved it and I know you will too.

Making Up by Helena Hunting was such a fun & addicting read. She has such an easy writing style that lets the reader just have fun, smile and feel like they know her characters.
Making Up tells the story of Griffin and Cosy. Cosy works in an adult themed store and meets Griffin when he is there to buy favors for a bachelor party. She is young, free spirited and fun. Griffin is your typical suit wearing businessman on the surface but deep down he wants the opposite. He wants casual and thinks Cosy is the answer while he is in Vegas.
Their relationship has its ups and downs, but their chemistry, their dates and all that happens in between will leave you smiling as you turn the pages. It’s an adorable story with some romance, slight bit of angst and heart warming moments.
I really enjoyed their banter and how they wanted the best for each other. They were a good yet unexpected fit.
This was my first book in this series and I need to go back and read the others. I don’t want to say too much about the story as you should experience everything as it happens. If you are looking for your next fun, light read, Making Up should be one clicked today!

I was so excited to read the fourth installment in Helena Hunting's Shacking Up series, and devoured the novel in a few hours. Making Up follows Griffin, the oldest Mills brother, who we didn't get to see much of in previous novels. I was super excited when I heard he was getting his own story, and had a great time learning more about him.

One of the biggest hurdles the two characters face in the novel is getting over their age difference. Griffin is in his early thirties and Cosy is 22, and unlike other books I've read where the characters mention it once and get over it, Cosy and Griffin acknowledge their age difference and everything that goes along with it. Hunting did a good job portraying the age difference, she didn't romanticize it or blow it off. Instead the characters had discussions on their age difference, and they actually struggled with it when deciding if it was worth pursuing a relationship despite the difference.

"Talk to me. Fall apart on me. Show me your weakness, so I can give you my strength."

Hunting is such a great writer and writes amazing stories, and this one was no exception. Making Up was such a quick, fun read, and I could not put it down until I finished. Another thing Hunting did really well in this novel is writing angst. I'm usually not a huge fan of super angsty books, but there was so much groveling in the novel and I. Was. Here. For. It.

My one complaint is that I wish as readers we could see more of Cosy and Griffin's relationship around other people. Most of the story felt like it was in a vacuum, and it was basically only the two of them. They had to deal with other people's judgmental looks because of their age difference, but they really didn't interact with many people in the novel.

I'm so glad I have the next book in the series because I need to read more about this group of characters!

I have enjoyed this series to date and Making Up did not disappoint!
Cosy works at an adult entertainment store. Griffin's family owns hotels. They are the most unlikely pair yet they work!
These two have to hurdle through obstacles that pop up from each other's lives. Sometimes it's comical and other times it's heartbreaking. It's as though the powers that be are telling them they aren't suited for each other.
The chemistry between these two is incredibly steamy!
If you like yours stories hot, steamy, mixed with angst and some humor on the side, this is for you!

Absolutely a hilarious and give you all the feels read that will have you glued too your kindle kindle. Cozy and Griffin together are a match made in heaven and I love every time they are together. Another amazing 5 star read everyone truly must one click. Amazing story with amazing characters that will have you hooked.

Linda's Book Obsession Reviews " Making Up" by Helena Hunting, MacMillan, July 16, 2019


Helena Hunting, Author of "Making Up" has written a Contemporary Romance with some Humor, and lots of steamy sex.  The timeline for this story is in mostly in the present and goes to the past or future when it pertains to the events or characters in the story. The premise of the story is boy meets girl, girl meets boy in the sex store where she works selling sex toys. There is a discrepancy between the ages, experience and wealth. The author describes the characters as fun-loving, quirky, and flawed. Most are very likable characters.

Cosy is working in a sex store, while she goes to school, and travels.  Griffin is an extremely wealthy businessman who works in the family business.  Chosen by his friends to get favors for a bachelor party he happens to go to the store where Cosy works. Of course, there is off the chart chemistry and difficult situations that make the reader wonder if this is a relationship that could work out. Is their chemistry enough? There are some witty situations that cause more problems. Is it true that one can make up after a difficult time??

This is a cute and entertaining read that I recommend for those readers who enjoy a steamy story.

Making Up is all kinds of sassy sweetness. Cosy (I am still adjusting to her unique name) is a quirky woman who definitely owns her name. Sassy and very headstrong, Cosy is going to make a great addition to the Mills wives' club...if she get through this book!

Its titled Making Up for a reason and it's a doozy! Griffin is very much a Mills man. Not the Armstrong kind, the Lexington, Bancroft, and Lincoln kind. He's grade A man. Highly recommended with no additives and no preservatives- just fantastic genetics!

I had a blast getting uncomfortable with Griffin. I feel he should avoid terrible themed bachelor parties in the future though because...complicated. 😘

These two are all kinds of awkward, gameless sweetness. (Its totally a thing!) They will make beautiful world traveling, yet homebodies babies and live happily ever after out of their cars... of course it won't be a Tesla.

Enjoy the fourth installment of the highly entertaining Shacking Up series. I can't imagine that you find it anything less than an absolute blast!

Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood

I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily give my review.

Having devoured the first 3 books of the Shacking Up series months ago I pounced on the opportunity to read Making Up. When reading a book from Helena Hunting I have come to expect a few things.
1) I am going to laugh, a lot.
2) There will probably be some drama, bad decisions or misunderstandings
3) When the couple gets together the sparks will fly.

Cosy and Griffin are fantastic characters independently and when they are together. Cosy's job, attitude towards life and level of experience (or lack there of) makes her a firecracker who is a little unpredictable. Griffin is clearly outside of his comfort zone in pursuing Cosy, but there is something so addicting in his awkwardness and nerves when it comes to her.

I have read most of Helena Hunting's books and found this one to be relatively tame in terms of adult content, but still smokin' hot. I couldn't put this book down, I read until 3 in the morning and have no regrets.

Making Up by Helena Hunting is everything you need in an EXCELLENT book! Quirky, sexy and with sexual tension & chemistry like nothing you’ve ever seen before, Cosy and Griffin will grab your heart from page one!

Cosy and Griffin are hands down one of my most favorite HH couples. From their hilarious first meeting to the very last page, I was completely smitten with this couple. Fun, great banter, sexiness and chemistry that just jumps off the pages, Making Up is one of Helena’s best. I enjoyed getting to see the rest of the Mills Brothers and that devil Armstrong as well. I loved the slow burn between Cosy and Griffin and the angst? GAH!!! Perfection <3

I highly recommend Making Up as well as the entire Shacking Up series!!

Making Up is book four in the Shacking Up series by Helena Hunting. It's a contemporary romance sprinkled with rom-com and drama. Cosy works at a Sex Shop and is an absolute hoot. Seriously,the first encounter when she meets Griffin is laugh out loud funny. Griffin is awkward, sweet and hot and they could not be more opposite from one another. Where Griffen is older (thirty to her twenty) and a little more responsible, Cosy is a sparkly, vivacious, zest for life kind of person with a nomadic soul. She's still in college because she loves to travel and why do it when you're too old to enjoy it! Griffin is trying to get over a cheating ex-fiancee and Cosy is the first person that makes him feel alive.

While the age gap between puts Cosy off at first, their attraction makes her take a chance on a casual relationship. They're both wary over starting a long time relationship and ease into it which I freaking LOVED. Griffin takes his time to get to know Cosy and they don't immediately jump into sex and rush anything. Total swoon for Griffin. I love that their relationship is a slow burn before total fireworks.

I love Helena and her writing but I felt the drama was a little too much at times. Everytime I thought that they'd finally be able to be together, another obstacle was thrown at them and I was so badly routing for them and just wanted them to be HEA already. Oh man, super drama. And that ex-fiancee of his is other level witch with a capital B. Super villian status for that chick. But after all is said and done, I was happy with the characters and can't wait to read more.

I devoured this 5 star story by a camp fire on a nice summer night. This captivating story was amazing.

Griffin meets Cosy in a sex store where she works. He’s the guy with an expensive suit and she’s the girl who’s putting herself through college by working there. They say opposites attract.

I just enjoyed this funny, refreshing story. These characters were perfectly created to fit this storyline. The bantering between these 2 was comical. It’s an highly entertaining and addicting story. Bottomline this is a must read.

Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.

Making Up was an amazing, hilarious rom-com read. This book is the summer must read of 2019.

Griffin Mills is the oldest Mills's brother and he is in Las Vegas for an extended business trip after a bad breakup. While in Vegas he draws the short straw and has to pay a visit to a adult sex toy store to pick up somethings for a bachelor party. Little does Griffin know that this trip to the adult sex shop will change everything. While in the adult toy stop Griffin runs in to Cosy Felton.

Cosy is a college student who is working part time in an adult toy store. She is all to willing to help Griffin find all of the things. Making Griffin uncomfortable is the highlight of Cosy day, since she knows that she will never see him again after he makes his purchases. That however all changes when Griffin pays the store another visit, but this times its for Cosy. This is when the fireworks start.

The chemistry between Griffin and Cosy is absolutely amazing. These 2 were just burning up my kindle. Cosy who is younger than Griffin and I was actually shocked by her being so mature and willing facing anything that comes at her. Griffin, he is an alpha all the way but does know when to back down and when you need to pull up his pants and talk things out.

"Fall apart on me, show me your weakness so I can give you my strength."

Making Up is the fourth instalment in the Shacking Up companion series. Making Up follows Cosy and Griffin as they navigate the murky waters of dating with an age gap.

I didn’t enjoy Making Up as much as I wanted to. The rushed beginning, lack of palpable chemistry, and age gap left me unsatisfied.

Making Up has an incredible rushed beginning. Readers are thrust into the plot with Cosy working at an adult toy store with Griffin looking to purchase some items. The main characters exchange some fun banter then readers are thrust into the middle of their date. Things happen quickly, but the climax of their introduction sizzles rather than burns.

I expected Cosy and Griffin to have red hot chemistry, especially with a setting steeped in sex, however their chemistry was lukewarm at best. Griffin is awkward and shy, but in a way that doesn’t work in his favor. Instead, Griffin comes off as insecure for a lot of their interactions since the reader barely gets to know who Griffin is as an individual.

I’m not opposed to age gap novels, so my criticism isn’t in shaming the age difference. Instead, my criticism is of the inclusion of the age gap in the first place since Hunting does nothing with it. Hunting never does anything interesting or groundbreaking with the age difference other than a few lines here and there pointing it out. I’m just glad it was fetishized.

Making Up does a lot of telling rather than showing. There are too many instances where the reader is told a summary of something the characters did rather than experiencing it with them. So, for most of the novel I felt little to no connection to the characters or their relationship. As you're reading along it feels as if the epilogue comes out of nowhere since it felt like I spent no time with the characters.

Overall, Making Up is my least favorite instalment in the series since it lacks Hunting’s signature chemistry and laugh out loud moments.

I’ve struggled with this series after book one and Making Up was no different. While this story had some steamy moments, it had too much drama and was highly forgettable.

The only Helena Hunting book that I haven’t struggled with was Shacking Up. I can’t honestly say why I keep giving this series more chances, but I always do. Maybe because the synopsis really intrigued me. However, it didn’t win me over. Basically, it comes down to Cosy being flighty and the relationship between her and Griffin.

I really had a hard time believing that there could be a relationship between these two. Let’s be honest here, they don’t have anything in common besides working/wanting to work in hotels. They weren’t on the same level and I honestly don’t think that it was more than sex and attraction. Cosy was flighty and immature at times. I seriously don’t know what Griffin saw in her.

Also, this book was filled with drama. Every time I thought we were passed one thing, something else happened. It was exhausting and kind of furthered my point that they didn’t belong together.

While this wasn’t for me, the sex was hot and if you’re a fan on Hunting’s previous books then you might enjoy this

This is book four in the Shacking Up series but you can read the books as standalone if you so wish.

I have read all the previous books in this series so far and I have very much enjoyed them. That being said, Making Up is my least favourite so far. I did enjoy the book and it is well written but I think maybe I am just burnt out and haven't been in the mood to read a contemporary romance lately so I just didn't enjoy it as much as I usually would. It is still good enough to keep and read again in the future.

I do give it a 4 out of 5

I absolutely adored Griffin & Cosy and going on their journey! Seriously one of the best meet cutes that I have read in a while!

Griffin & Cosy go on an adventure where there was plenty of twists and turns that kept me turning the pages! I loved that there was a couple I didn’t see coming. This story has humor, a little drama, and heart. I loved getting lost in Griffin & Cosy’s world.

I was nervous reading because I haven’t read the other books in this series yet. Turns out I had no reason to worry. I didn’t feel lost at all. Which I loved! I can’t wait to return to this world with the previous books that I plan to read & future books in this series.

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

Quirky Heroine + Emotionally Bruised Hero = Awkward Perfection!

Cosy works in an adult toy store and doesn’t date customers...until Griffin asks her out in the most awkward way. They quickly realize that not only do they have some pretty serious chemistry, they also have an age gap that might be too much.

Watching these two navigate the age gap, different life experiences, and unexpected obstacles was in turns funny, sexy (I mean her first time at his penthouse 🔥), frustrating, heartbreaking, and ridiculously sweet and happy...in other words everything I most desire in a contemporary romance, or really any romance.

In addition to the fabulously crafted banter, hot sexy times, and over the top romantic gestures there were so many wonderful moments about the importance of consent, fashion as a choice and not an invitation or enticement, personal limitations, overstepping in the name of love, and self reflection.

Making Up is book 4 in Helena Hunting’s Shaking Up series but I’ve previously only read book 3, which I didn’t see a connection to here but I’m guessing connects to one or more of the others. However, the couples from books 1 and 2, Shaking Up and Hooking Up respectively, do have some mentions in Making Up; they weren’t deal breakers for me but that’s something to keep in mind if it could be for you. I will, however, be getting my hands on books 1 and 2 ASAP and can’t wait for book 5, Handle with Care, next month!

I received a complimentary review copy of this book but all opinions are my own.

This book was absolutely incredible. I am a huge fan of The Mills/ Moorehead families. I have loved all of the stories. This one was no exception. We meet Cosy first and she’s the cutest, quirkiest heroine. Like, she is the type of girl you’d want to be bffs with. And then there’s Griffin. Sexy, sweet and confident. I really loved the age gap and it just added to the story, even though Griffin worried about it. I loved that Cosy kept him on his toes and he made sure she felt his devotion. It is a typical funny, feel good story by Helena. She writes some of the best swoony romcoms.

Cosy Felton is a free spirit, never staying in one place too long, always on the hunt for a new adventure. She is months away from graduating and is itching for the day she can tuck her diploma in her bag and let her new journey begin. With her nomadic lifestyle she tends to keep her relationships with men string free, she doesn't want feelings or love tying her down and trying to keep her in one place for too long.

But little does she know she is about to meet a man that is going to change her way of thinking when it comes to love... Griffin Mills is about to give her a reason to stay and put down roots.

Within the pages of Making Up you will meet a unique pairing that will have you falling head over heels for them within minutes of meeting them. These two are about as opposites as two people could be, and their differences put them at odds a few times. But they soon learned that the few things they had in common were the most important, the things they should hold onto. I loved watching them fight commitment every step of the way, and conquer all the things that tried to keep them apart, their love for one another lit up the pages and warmed my heart! There is a lot to love about this one, it has moments that will make you laugh, moments that'll have your heart in your throat, and moments that'll curl the toes... it's the perfect romantic reading escape! Highly recommend!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.