Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up - by Charish Reid (Paperback)

About the Book

"A 33-year-old adjunct instructor with a sunny disposition despite her chronic illness, Mickey Chambers takes a job at a local bar called The Saloon, owned by 42-year-old widower--and college student--Diego Costa, where she decides to embrace everything life has to offer, including this grumpy Diego"--

Book Synopsis

"A heartfelt opposites-attract romance..." --Publishers Weekly

Total opposites. Totally irresistible.

Mickey Chambers is an expert at analyzing modern literature. But when it comes to figuring out her own story, she's feeling a little lost. At thirty-three, she's an adjunct instructor with a meager summer class schedule and too many medical bills, courtesy of her chronic illness. Picking up a bartending gig seems perfect. Sure, Mickey's never done this before, but the gorgeous, grumpy bar owner, Diego Acosta, might be the perfect man to teach the teacher...if he wasn't so stressed.

Diego is worried he's running his late wife's bar into the ground. Add the pressures of returning to college part-time at forty-two, and it's no wonder he's making rash decisions. Like hiring the sunny, sexy woman who looks more at home in a library than slinging beers to rowdy barflies, and who turns out to be teaching his online writing course, a complication neither was expecting...

It's not long before Mickey starts reenergizing The Saloon with cocktails, karaoke and an optimism even Diego can't ignore. They need to fight their feelings if they want to keep things professional, but all it takes is one sip, one kiss, to shake both their worlds forever...

Review Quotes

Praise for MICKEY CHAMBERS SHAKES IT UP

A Washington Post "Best Romance of 2023" Pick!

A Fated Mates "Best of 2023" Selection!

One of NYPL's Best New Romance Books!

A POPSUGAR "Best New Romance Novel to Fall in Love With in 2023" Pick!

"Reid's latest romance is a perfectly shaken cocktail of grumpy and sunshine characters, delicious banter, and heat. Suggest to readers looking for contemporary romances that bring humor and heart to the happily-ever-afters of hardworking characters." --Library Journal

"Reid skillfully navigates Diego's grief for his wife and guilt over finding new love and balances these heavier themes with Mickey's infectious lightheartedness. The resulting slow burning will-they, won't-they romance is sure to win fans." --Publishers Weekly

"Like my favorite cocktails, Reid's witty & humorous take on grumpy sunshine is equal parts smooth and refreshing, with a healthy punch of spice-it's masterful and delicious." --Taj McCoy, Author of Zora Books Her Happy Ever After

"My heart is happy after reading this book. Charish Reid writes character you can't help but fall in love with and stories you can't put down. Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up is funny and sexy with an emotional depth that packs a delicious punch. Consider this book the perfect cocktail--flavorful, comforting, and a lot of fun to consume." --Denise Williams, Author of How to Fail at Flirting