the setup…
Harper Richie is an aspiring chef living in London who is toiling away as a dishwasher while waiting for her break. She and her best friend Phoenix Hamilton are out on the dance floor at a nightclub when James Hamilton shows up. He’s Phoenix’s oldest over protective brother (she has five). He’s not liking the attention they’re getting and decides it’s time for them to go home. There’s no mistaking the pull between him and Harper and after dropping Phoenix at home, James decides to spend more time with her, all the while trying to resist the attraction. He’s a decade older and currently still serving as a Marine.
the heart of the story…
It comes down to Harper trying to convince James that their age difference shouldn’t matter and they should explore a relationship. James is having none of it no matter how difficult it is to keep her at arms length when deep down, he’s equally drawn to her.
the narration…
Give Shane East & Evelyn Rose all the stars for a great performance! I could listen to him all day and she was Harper inside and out. They were wonderful storytellers.
the bottom line…
This is the prequel to the series and it accomplished its mission in setting up whatever comes next for Harper and James. I am sufficiently intrigued to explore their futures as they both were well crafted enough in this short story to make me care.
Book Info
- Release Date: April 2, 2026
- Series: The Hamiltons #.5
- Narrators: Shane East & Evelyn Rose
- Audio Length: 2 hours, 10 minutes
- Publisher: Laxmi Hariharan
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