Crowd Pleaser by Kaylee Losey, is a contemporary romance set against the backdrop of Christmas in snowy Michigan. It is what I would call a romantic dramedy. Sprinkled between the sweet and serious moments are scenes with dialogue that made me laugh out loud. It follows Jett, a bar owner and all around nice guy from Michigan, and Zoey who is the PR manager for Jett’s best friend. The two met during the events of Losey's previous book, Hard Hitter, which are referenced in Crowd Pleaser, but I had no problem reading this one as a stand alone.
Overall I really enjoyed watching Jett and Zoey’s relationship blossom on the page. The plot isn’t incredibly deep, it’s simply a sweet and spicy romance set around the holidays. I still truly enjoyed every moment of the story, and appreciated the character’s sarcasm and sense of humor. The author’s writing made for a truly entertaining read.
There wasn’t a single character in this book I didn’t like. Jett is pretty much the golden retriever of men wrapped up in a sexy package. Zoey is kind and yet can turn on the sauciness when needed, which I loved about her character. Together they spend a lot of time creating sizzling spicy scenes for the reader to enjoy, and their chemistry is undeniable.
The supporting characters were also interesting and I liked the variety of personalities Zoey and Jett interacted with. It probably helped that many of these characters were making their second appearance in a book, but the author does a beautiful job introducing them to new readers who are maybe coming into this one without having read Hard Hitter.