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smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
This was a super fun and steamy second chance, dual POV, brother's best friend/firefighter romance between high school sweet hearts who had an epic break up that nearly ruined the two men's friendship.
The plot of this book was so fun! Sam needs Piper's mom's endorsement for his campaign to be the town's newest mayor and Piper needs a partner to land a big audiobook deal. Sparks fly as these two fight the chemistry that never died and they figure out if maybe there could be something between them again.
I was sooooo happy this book finally came out on audio so I could listen to the characters as they team up to narrate a steamy romance audiobook. The narration by Zura Johnson & Edward Black was excellent and worth the wait!
Steamy and full of small town charm, big family drama and a lot of laughs, this was a great debut book and I can't wait for her next one coming out in May!
The plot of this book was so fun! Sam needs Piper's mom's endorsement for his campaign to be the town's newest mayor and Piper needs a partner to land a big audiobook deal. Sparks fly as these two fight the chemistry that never died and they figure out if maybe there could be something between them again.
I was sooooo happy this book finally came out on audio so I could listen to the characters as they team up to narrate a steamy romance audiobook. The narration by Zura Johnson & Edward Black was excellent and worth the wait!
Steamy and full of small town charm, big family drama and a lot of laughs, this was a great debut book and I can't wait for her next one coming out in May!
nmb005's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
bookswritingandmore's review
3.0
Piper is a voice actress who had to move back to her home town because her mom is pregnant and needs help with the kids. This works out perfectly for Piper because she's in debt and she's out of work at the moment. However, she doesn't think about Sam O'Shea and all the history that is in her town. Low and behold right when she comes back she runs into Sam her ex from high school at the local bar. Immediately he starts in with her. She also finds out he is back to being buddies with her brother.. They were inseparable until Piper broke up with Sam. Now her parents can't stand him.
Fast forward a bit and Sam decides to help Piper out with her career and be her partner in a really sexy romcom they must narrate together. So much laughter and spice in this book. The characters really come together and help the reader to feel as if they are in a small town, tight knit community where everyone knows everyone's business.
Although overall a great read it was a bit overdone for me as well as being longer than was needed to tell the story.
Fast forward a bit and Sam decides to help Piper out with her career and be her partner in a really sexy romcom they must narrate together. So much laughter and spice in this book. The characters really come together and help the reader to feel as if they are in a small town, tight knit community where everyone knows everyone's business.
Although overall a great read it was a bit overdone for me as well as being longer than was needed to tell the story.
readingwithjessica_w's review
5.0
The audiobook of this is great! This is now my second Livy Hart book and she is solidifying herself as a new favorite. She writes chemistry so well and in her books there’s always more going on than just a romance. I have found that I can relate to her heroines and love their internal dialogue. And holy crap she can write a tension filled scene between the MMCs like no other. She’ll have you eating out of the palm of her hand with tension and pining, but knows how to deliver. And this epilogue? So perfect.
labraden's review against another edition
4.0
Piper Bellini is back home to help her mom who is expecting her 11th child. Her career as an audiobook narrator is on the rocks anyway, but she is hoping that an upcoming audition will give her the opportunity she needs. The only problem is that the audition is for two voices, one male and one female. Piper doesn't want to ask her brother, Caleb for help because he is just now reestablishing his friendship with Sam O'Shea, Piper's former boyfriend. Piper's breakup with Sam is what caused his and Caleb's estrangement, and it has lasted for years. When Sam finds out about the audition, he offers to help, but Piper's not sure that working closely with Sam is such a good idea.
Talk Flirty to Me has an interesting premise, and that alone might be enough to carry this book, but it offers so many more layers, not the least of which is Piper's relationship with her family. Both main characters are well developed and easy to like. Unfortunately, most of the issues they face relate to the lack of communication, and some of the banter seems childish and unnecessary, while the third act conflict seems as though it could easily have been solved. However, this story has a level of fun and enjoyment that not all books are able to convey. Overall, Talk Flirty to Me is a cute story that does tackle some heavier concerns. 3 1/2 stars.
Talk Flirty to Me has an interesting premise, and that alone might be enough to carry this book, but it offers so many more layers, not the least of which is Piper's relationship with her family. Both main characters are well developed and easy to like. Unfortunately, most of the issues they face relate to the lack of communication, and some of the banter seems childish and unnecessary, while the third act conflict seems as though it could easily have been solved. However, this story has a level of fun and enjoyment that not all books are able to convey. Overall, Talk Flirty to Me is a cute story that does tackle some heavier concerns. 3 1/2 stars.
_ems28's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
daisycinema's review
5.0
if i could give this an infinite amount of stars i would.
absolutely adored this book
absolutely adored this book
lynnedf's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Girl fell in love with her brother's best friend.
They date. She asks "for a break". He understands that they are broken up. And makes out with someone else.
Girl gets pissed and holds a grudge. Boy doesn't understand why she's so mad.
Jump ahead 7 years.
Boy needs girl's help. Girl needs boy's help. While they work together sparks fly and they FINALLY address their issues.
That was the first third of the book. And it drove me insane. INSANE. I strongly disliked Piper (our main female lead) and thought Sam was fine.
And then the book shifted and it became more about where they are and not stuck in the past.
That said - Piper still annoyed me. She kept holding Sam accountable for things when she didn't talk to him; share her thoughts or be forthright. She figured it out in the end - but it was rough getting there.
I'm giving this 3.5 stars -- willing to try another of Livy Hart's books - but this just wasn't love at first sight.
They date. She asks "for a break". He understands that they are broken up. And makes out with someone else.
Girl gets pissed and holds a grudge. Boy doesn't understand why she's so mad.
Jump ahead 7 years.
Boy needs girl's help. Girl needs boy's help. While they work together sparks fly and they FINALLY address their issues.
That was the first third of the book. And it drove me insane. INSANE. I strongly disliked Piper (our main female lead) and thought Sam was fine.
And then the book shifted and it became more about where they are and not stuck in the past.
That said - Piper still annoyed me. She kept holding Sam accountable for things when she didn't talk to him; share her thoughts or be forthright. She figured it out in the end - but it was rough getting there.
I'm giving this 3.5 stars -- willing to try another of Livy Hart's books - but this just wasn't love at first sight.
colettelikesstuff's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
teresajluvs2read's review
4.0
**I received a copy of the book from Entangled Publishing and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions are my own and not solicited in any way. **
Talk Flirty to me by Livy Hart
The author is new to me so I went into the book with an open mind but I really didn't expect not to connect with the Piper Bellini and Sam and I really tried to do so but there was too much going on. So with that being said I give the book a 3.5 star review.
The two used to be a couple in high school but broke up and this caused a rift last 10 years. Ever the loyal brother, Caleb, stayed away from his BF so when she comes back home after losing her job Sam is invited back to a family dinner. From there both Piper and Sam agree to a voice audition for books which goes well until it interferes with his quest to be Mayor and his firefighter job.
There's just too much back and forth between the H/h , family drama especially Sam's dad, crooked politics and a lot of other drama. I really hate leaving under 4 stars reviews.
Talk Flirty to me by Livy Hart
The author is new to me so I went into the book with an open mind but I really didn't expect not to connect with the Piper Bellini and Sam and I really tried to do so but there was too much going on. So with that being said I give the book a 3.5 star review.
The two used to be a couple in high school but broke up and this caused a rift last 10 years. Ever the loyal brother, Caleb, stayed away from his BF so when she comes back home after losing her job Sam is invited back to a family dinner. From there both Piper and Sam agree to a voice audition for books which goes well until it interferes with his quest to be Mayor and his firefighter job.
There's just too much back and forth between the H/h , family drama especially Sam's dad, crooked politics and a lot of other drama. I really hate leaving under 4 stars reviews.