Review: Stud Muffin by Jiffy Kate

Stud Muffin by Jiffy Kate
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think this one is my favorite in the Smartypants universe so far! Tempest might be my favorite character out of all of the books, and that is saying alot because all of the female leads are pretty amazing. I immediately wanted to be friends with her. I also loved Cage, he was the perfect offset to her impulsive nature and the chaos in her live. I loved them as a couple from the beginning.

As the synopsis mentions, Tempest walks in on her husband, the man she's given 12 years of her life to, with a woman she can't stand. This breaks something in Tempest, who is typically mild tempered and well liked. She starts down a path of vengeance and gets herself in trouble with the law one to many times. All of her friends side with her dog of an ex, and her family while on her side doesn't do much to support her other than pray for them to get back together. As her divorce is finalized, Tempest realizes she has to get her head on straight, quit causing trouble in town, and let go once and for all. She's hoping that her court appointed anger management classes can help. As she begins to put the pieces of her life back together, she runs in to Cage, a UFC fighter who is looking for purpose after a career ending injury. Cage is friends with our favorite strip club owner Hank, who gives him a place to stay and a job working at the club until he figures out what his next move is. Cage and Tempest become quick friends, and as part of her anger management he begins teaching her kickboxing and Tai Chi as stress relief. It also gives him the idea to perhaps start an MMA studio in town.

I really loved the way Cage and Tempest became friends, and then it became something more. He was more supportive of her than anyone else she knew. I mean a little crazy is to be expected after walking in on your spouse with another woman, right? Especially with all the shenanigans they pull after the divorce. There is some great advice in this book about sticking up for yourself, love, and trusting yourself. I really loved it.

This is my first Jiffy Kate book, but I'll be checking out more. I really enjoyed the writing.

I would also have appreciated some of those muffin recipes because they all sounded amazing, who's with me?


I was provided and ARC in exchange for an honest review.  This came out today, October 29, 2019 and is available everywhere.



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