Blog Tour: Arrogant Bastard By Jennifer Dawson

Today I am excited to share an excerpt and giveaway to celebrate the release of ARROGANT BASTARD by Jennifer Dawson. This is the second standalone novel in the Bastard series and shares Cat and Caden's romance. Enjoy and be sure to download your copy! 

Arrogant Bastard 

I’m Cat McKay, and I’m in desperate need of a man. 
My farm manager deserted me six weeks before our grand opening that will help put my family’s business on the map. Now I need to find a replacement, because I’m not about to be the reason we fail. Unfortunately, Caden Landry— whose arrogance, evasions and good looks rub me the wrong way—is my only option on a list of zero candidates. 
So, as much as it pains me to admit it, I need him to step in and save the day. Yeah, I hate it too. 
I’m Caden Landry, and I have a self-destructive streak a mile wide. 
One thing is clear, I need to stay the hell away from my new boss, Cat McKay. Not an easy task, considering she’s the kind of woman I find irresistible. But I’m tired of running, tired of living paycheck to paycheck with nothing but a flatbed to my name. I’m determined this time I’m going to get my life together. 
So, I’m not about to screw a golden opportunity because I can’t keep my hands off the woman in charge. This time, self-preservation will prevail.

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I point to the empty seat at the end of the counter. “Did you not hear me say I want to be alone.”

“I did.”  He points to the shot glass. “You gonna let me do a shot all by myself?”

“You would have been doing it all by yourself if I wasn’t here.”

“But you are here,” he points out, oh so helpfully. 

I contemplate irrationally throwing the tequila in his face but that seems a bit too dramatic and wouldn’t really work in my favor. Not only does it show my cards, but it wastes perfectly good alcohol.

Doesn’t mean I can’t work out a deal. 

I tilt my head. “If I do a shot with you will you leave me alone?”

“Probably not.”  He grins.

I think he intends it to be all good-natured and disarming, but it doesn’t come across like that at all. 

Heat kicks up low in my belly.  I shake my head. “You know, I kinda hate you.”

“Oh, I know you do.” He laughs, and it hardens my nipples under the thin cotton of my tank top. 

“I find you annoying.”  I straighten my spine, feeling all justified. Which is probably the liquor. But isn’t that the point in drinking? To justify your actions while you’re in the headspace to not give a shit about the consequences. 

“You don’t say.” He drinks his beer before placing it on the bar and shifting toward me. “What else?”

“You’re infuriating.”

“Not the first time I’ve heard that.” 

I wrinkle my nose. “You think you know everything.”

“Not everything, but most things.”

I’m on a roll now and it feels good to let loose of the reins a little, I’ve been strung too tight for too long. I need to snap a little to find some balance.  “I hate how everyone likes you.”

He flashes that smile at me. “That is frustrating.”

I roll my eyes at him. “Oh my god, stop it.”

“I’m just listening to your list of grievances.” 

“Well, stop it.” 

He picks up his glass and tilts it in my direction. “About that shot.” 

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My Review

This is the second book in the Bastard Series. This Series is interconnected with the Undone Series, and has intertwined characters. Arrogant Bastard is an enemies-to-lovers, and slow burn romance. You can read it as a standalone, but I recommend you to read the first book in the Series, Cold Hearted Bastard, Jackson and Gwen's story. I loved it! Cat and Caden's story is well written, sweet, fun, sexy, complex, and intriguing. The characters are well developed. Caden is handsome, arrogant, sexy, dominant, commanding, demanding, secretive, and intriguing. He is such a complex and intense character! Cat is a lovely character. She is smart, independent, and caring. They share an instant attraction, and an undeniable and sizzling hot chemistry. Their relationship is complicated, but they are perfect together. The storyline is intriguing, filled with secrets, and twists and turns. I liked to have dual POV.  I love the family bonds in this Series. The supporting characters are great, and they have an important part in this story. The ending is beautiful, romantic, sexy, and perfect. I need more! Looking forward to read the next book in the Series.