This writing duo is an auto read/listen for me so I added this book without ever reading the synopsis. And, the title told me everything I needed to know. So, if that’s what you’d like to do, skip the next paragraph.
Millie Morris is a University of California professor of criminology in Santa Barbara whose best friends are four men who are fellow professors. Each is relationship challenged but it’s of no concern until they’re faced with an upcoming university event that dictates they have a plus one attend with them. Reid Campbell immediately claims Millie as his date but they later backoff that commitment. Someone gets the bright idea to set up profiles on an online dating site and when they do, it sets off a chain of events that will forever change the dynamics of their friendship.
I LOVED this book! The friendships of those in this group were absolutely delightful. Each has a unique personality and sometimes their antics bordered on being immature. But, the one thing they really shared in common was a passion for their work, which is what made them relationship challenged. Millie is funny, attractive and self confident. However, she keeps anything that’s important about herself…to herself. Reid is polar opposite, ready to share himself and embrace what’s offered to him. These two had a special relationship before that half-night stand but were too clueless to see beyond being best friends. I adored both of them.
The story has everything I was hoping it would deliver. It’s funny, maddening, heartbreaking & heartwarming, enlightening and romantic. I’m so happy I chose the audio format because Deacon Lee was brilliant as Reid, completely wrapping himself in the character. Initially, I thought Shayna Thibodeaux was off the mark with Millie…until I got to know her better and realized she knew this woman well. This was a thoroughly enjoyable reading and listening experience, so much so that I couldn’t stop, finishing it in a day.
Book Info
- Release Date: December 4, 2018
- Narrators: Shayna Thibodeaux & Deacon Lee
- Audio Length: 7 hours, 8 minutes
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(I received an advance copy from the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review)
Great review! I loved this book so I’m glad it was such a great read for you too. 🙂
Thanks, Suzanne! It is now a favorite.
Wonderful review and that clip had me laughing out loud straight away!!
Thanks, Nicki! I’m glad you tried it out. This is a very funny story.
This was the first book I read by those two ladies and I loved it. Made me change my mind about a rom/com books. Terrific review and happy you loved it, Jonetta!
Thank you, Marialyce! Good writers fill every genre and these two are exceptional. I’m SO glad you enjoyed it, too.
Wonderful review, Jonetta! I loved this one. Glad you enjoyed it too. 💜
Thanks, Darinda! Glad to see you loved it, too.
I have heard and read so much about this book but I keep backing away from it. If you liked it this much, though, perhaps I should go back and take another look. I’ll check my library now. Terrific review Jonetta!
Thanks, Mackey! If you like romantic comedies, this is a great one.
Fantastic review. I cannot seem to slip into romances and when I force it, I enjoy them but rush to get back to UF, thrillers, science fiction and paranormal. LOL I will eventually listen to this.
Thanks, Kim! If you’re looking to have one laugh-out-loud moment after another, this is the book…on audio.
Well, i dunno how this happened, but i kinda wanna read this?! Me? The non romantic? Haha. You made it sound kinda cool!
Norrie, it’s more funny than romantic. Yes, there’s a romance but it’s not sappy or dominating. Sexy though😉
So glad you loved this one too! It was the first book that I read by Christina Lauren, and I’ve read one more since and am reading my 3rd…so far the 1st two were 5 stars, and I’m loving their newest one! Wonderful review!
Thank you, Stephanie! So you know why this team is an auto read for me.
You’re welcome! Yes! I’ve asked for every book that I don’t yet own by them for my birthday next week–if I don’t get them, I’m going to buy them myself, LOL! They are fantastic!
Fingers crossed 🤞 for you! I’ve been collecting them.
Thanks! Mine are too. They are just so much fun so I can’t blame you for collecting them
Fabulous review! It’s Christina Lauren. They don’t disappoint me.
Thanks, Anne! You’re right about that.
Lovely review, Jonetta! I knew you’d love this! Now I’m going to have to listen to the audio. After that endorsement, I can’t miss it! I especially want to hear Millie’s voice!
Thank you, Jennifer! She had to grow on you (the narrator) but then I realized she’d nailed Millie.
Wonderful review! It sounds like this book has everything you need to have a good time! I love friendships being challenged!
Thanks, Meggy! I like how you put that because I had a really good time😍
I love Christina Lauren, and I can’t wait to read this one. I’m also always looking for good audiobooks and thinking that I might get it in audio too, since you enjoyed it to so much. Great review Jonetta!
Thanks, DG! I’m finding I love this writing team’s narrator selections. So far, so good.
Glad you enjoyed it. I did too even though I read it.
Thanks, Jennifer! You’d have loved the audio.
This sounds wonderful! I usually don’t pick up books with sex in them but I think I’d love the humour! Great review lovely!
Thanks, Inge! It’s not terribly graphic, though.
Ah that helps, and if it’s not every single page as well, then I definitely have to read it!
Oh, definitely not! Maybe two scenes?