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abbys_booknook's review
5.0
Ok.. have you ever found one of those authors who’s books & writing just “get you”? Because that is what I have found with Kayley Loring. Her writing? Absolutely hilarious. Every book I have read of hers has me cracking up. But want to know the amazing thing? The love story in between the jokes. The characters who I feel like I could be best friends with. The always, and forever swoon worthy moments she gives us in every book. And the steam!! Queen of the steam!
And Attachment Theory is no different. We follow Dylan Brodie as he yet again finds himself on the single side. After a “meet cute” & missed connection any romcom screen writer would be proud of, three years later he finds himself on a therapists couch who is the same woman he met all those years ago.
Scarlett is a single mom, who’s inner dialogue left me in stitches. Her day job as a marriage & family therapist didn’t prepare her for her biggest challenge yet. The amazingly charming, handsome, and ridiculously sweet Dylan Brodie sitting in her office.
Sparks fly, and these two finally allow their chemistry to take off. I loved this story so much. And seriously can’t wait to read the next one in the Brodie brothers series.
And Attachment Theory is no different. We follow Dylan Brodie as he yet again finds himself on the single side. After a “meet cute” & missed connection any romcom screen writer would be proud of, three years later he finds himself on a therapists couch who is the same woman he met all those years ago.
Scarlett is a single mom, who’s inner dialogue left me in stitches. Her day job as a marriage & family therapist didn’t prepare her for her biggest challenge yet. The amazingly charming, handsome, and ridiculously sweet Dylan Brodie sitting in her office.
Sparks fly, and these two finally allow their chemistry to take off. I loved this story so much. And seriously can’t wait to read the next one in the Brodie brothers series.
might's review
2.0
This was a full miss for me. DNF @ 50%. Surprising since I loved the first one and love most of Loring’s books. Brodie didn’t come off charming or self aware, but flakey and full of himself.
Then you can’t sell me a story about how good Scarlett is at her job, but then she sets herself up for a huge ethics violation with someone that has the exact baggage her ex does. So weird. Wanted to love this and will still read the next, but meh for Scarlett & Brodie.
Then you can’t sell me a story about how good Scarlett is at her job, but then she sets herself up for a huge ethics violation with someone that has the exact baggage her ex does. So weird. Wanted to love this and will still read the next, but meh for Scarlett & Brodie.
phoenixinthecity's review against another edition
4.0
This was another fun romcom from Loring - we meet Owen's baby brother Dylan who's teased for how easily he falls for his costars and through a series of fortunate coincidences, finds the woman of his dreams who he met briefly after a breakup, enter his life again as his therapist, for a short period of time - brief enough that they'd maybe probably be OK on the right side of ethics? (I don't know...it felt a little squicky to me, but OK.) I think even without the conflict of her being his therapist, they would've met again since Dylan's niece goes to the same school as Scarlett's son and it's Noah who gave him his adorable kitten Mr. Noodles who is actually a girl cat.
There's quick and witty banter here which is typical of a Loring romcom and we have the Brodie fam groupchats back which provided a lot of the comic relief.
Also - points for naming a character Scarlett who's NOT a redhead, but in fact half Chinese and white.
There's quick and witty banter here which is typical of a Loring romcom and we have the Brodie fam groupchats back which provided a lot of the comic relief.
Also - points for naming a character Scarlett who's NOT a redhead, but in fact half Chinese and white.
readingforamoment's review against another edition
5.0
Hi, Kayley Loring stan account here, reporting for duty. It you haven't read a Kayley novel yet, I HIGHLY recommend starting with this series.
Kayley is honestly one of the funniest authors that I've read, honestly. She also mixes in e-mails and text message conversations into most of the the books I've read with her (or other media types, if it fits the theme of the book) and I just love that.
This book is something extra special, I think it might be because Dylan Brodie is my newest book boyfriend, but he's so well-adjusted and mature, despite always feeling the need to prove himself to his family; he's just the perfect match for slightly-older, single mom Scarlett.
Both Scarlett AND Dylan's families are amazing and hilarious, and I love how big of a role they play in the story, without taking away from the romance and the heat. And those steamy parts are just oh so steamy, but also show a vulnerability and emotional depth to this new relationship.
Honestly, I could swoon on forever, but I'll just wrap it up now and tell you to pick this one up ASAP. It gets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me and a moderate
Kayley is honestly one of the funniest authors that I've read, honestly. She also mixes in e-mails and text message conversations into most of the the books I've read with her (or other media types, if it fits the theme of the book) and I just love that.
This book is something extra special, I think it might be because Dylan Brodie is my newest book boyfriend, but he's so well-adjusted and mature, despite always feeling the need to prove himself to his family; he's just the perfect match for slightly-older, single mom Scarlett.
Both Scarlett AND Dylan's families are amazing and hilarious, and I love how big of a role they play in the story, without taking away from the romance and the heat. And those steamy parts are just oh so steamy, but also show a vulnerability and emotional depth to this new relationship.
Honestly, I could swoon on forever, but I'll just wrap it up now and tell you to pick this one up ASAP. It gets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me and a moderate
kb33's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity
lauriereadsrom1's review against another edition
5.0
"Attachment Theory" was a hilarious yet heartwarming reverse age gap romance between actor/model Dylan Brodie, the youngest of the Brodie brothers, and therapist Scarlett Shepard, who was also a single mom to 8-year-old Noah. There was an immediate connection between Dylan and Scarlett, and while Dylan would have had no problem acting on it, Scarlett had sworn off dating actors after her TV star ex-husband cheated on her with his co-star. In addition, Scarlett was concerned about the 6-year age difference between them, not to mention the fact that Dylan was her newest patient.
Dylan and Scarlett were both incredibly likeable, well-developed characters, and it was easy for me to root for them both individually and as a couple. I especially loved Dylan, whose personality was pretty much the opposite of what I would have expected from a hot, rich, famous model/actor. He wasn't overly arrogant or cocky (though he was certainly confident), but rather incredibly sweet and loving. He had so much love to give, but couldn't seem to find the real, lasting romantic relationship he craved. Not only that, he secretly struggled with the fact that the people he loved never seemed to take him seriously, and he constantly felt as if he had to prove himself to them. There really was a lot more to Dylan than it seemed based on his surface charm and flirty, easygoing attitude, and it was lovely to watch Scarlett slowly peel back the layers and realize that he was the perfect man for her.
The book's secondary characters were just as much fun as Dylan and Scarlett, especially Scarlett's son Noah and Dylan's brothers Miles and Owen. I loved that Noah seemed so much like a "real" kid; he loved fart jokes and asked the most random questions about everything under the sun, but he was also so sweet with his beloved pets and Dylan's kitten, Mr. Noodles. As for the Brodie brothers, I enjoyed their hilarious text exchanges and the way they teased each other, though it remained obvious how much they loved and supported each other. I look forward to more interactions between them in the next book.
Overall, I loved "Attachment Theory" even more than the first book in the series and highly recommend it for all romantic comedy fans. I can't wait to get my hands on book #3!
*Review copy provided by the author/publisher via Wildfire Marketing Solutions. All opinions expressed are my own.
Dylan and Scarlett were both incredibly likeable, well-developed characters, and it was easy for me to root for them both individually and as a couple. I especially loved Dylan, whose personality was pretty much the opposite of what I would have expected from a hot, rich, famous model/actor. He wasn't overly arrogant or cocky (though he was certainly confident), but rather incredibly sweet and loving. He had so much love to give, but couldn't seem to find the real, lasting romantic relationship he craved. Not only that, he secretly struggled with the fact that the people he loved never seemed to take him seriously, and he constantly felt as if he had to prove himself to them. There really was a lot more to Dylan than it seemed based on his surface charm and flirty, easygoing attitude, and it was lovely to watch Scarlett slowly peel back the layers and realize that he was the perfect man for her.
The book's secondary characters were just as much fun as Dylan and Scarlett, especially Scarlett's son Noah and Dylan's brothers Miles and Owen. I loved that Noah seemed so much like a "real" kid; he loved fart jokes and asked the most random questions about everything under the sun, but he was also so sweet with his beloved pets and Dylan's kitten, Mr. Noodles. As for the Brodie brothers, I enjoyed their hilarious text exchanges and the way they teased each other, though it remained obvious how much they loved and supported each other. I look forward to more interactions between them in the next book.
Overall, I loved "Attachment Theory" even more than the first book in the series and highly recommend it for all romantic comedy fans. I can't wait to get my hands on book #3!
*Review copy provided by the author/publisher via Wildfire Marketing Solutions. All opinions expressed are my own.
leticia_jersey_girl's review against another edition
5.0
"Being loved for who you are is the best therapy there is."
I'm running out of compliments for Kayley Loring's writing, her books, and her characters. I don't think even Thesaurus in all its glory would be able to help me now. No wonder she's one of my favorite writers.
I skipped dinner last night, and I finished reading this book at almost one in the morning. I'm tired, I'm cranky, and I have a book hangover. I'm also not the tiniest bit sorry.
"Dylan Brodie is a man. A man with self-control and the power to make me lose all of mine."
I think Dylan may be Kayley's swooniest hero so far. He comes off as having an oversized ego, with a lot of ex-girlfriends, and always moving from co-star to co-star. Being an actor, he obviously has a lot of attention. But that's an image he projects, and Dylan is pretty much an incredible guy all-around. He feels like he isn't enough, all the time, but he still tries.
"This is me trying to tear apart everything between us so I can be in her, with her, for her, all over her. I want her all over me."
Scarlett is me, only she's a therapist and has a kid, instead of a translator/editor with zero kids. The way she thinks and rationalizes things, the silly stuff that goes through her mind at times, her insecurities, her past relationship, her fears – it's me. Seriously, get out of my head! Obviously, this made it easier than ever to relate to her.
"You know very well which therapist looks good on me."
Dylan needs a new therapist, and Scarlett is recommended to him. However, he's met her once before (I may have swooned a bit over it), and that meeting has left a lingering impression on both of them. And whilst there's chemistry in spades, he's also off-limits now, as her patient.
But does he back down? No, he doesn't. He pursues her, he flirts with her, and he gets closer and closer. He's pretty much irresistible, to be honest. I wouldn't have lasted a week. Who am I kidding? I don't think I could've resisted at all.
"I'm thinking about how I wanted to fuck your brains out, but now that I know how awesome your brain is, I don't know if I want to."
She's not part of the Hollywood lifestyle, and she's older than him, but it really doesn't matter. They are perfect for each other. They have a real connection. And the steamy scenes are freaking scorching – angry sex anyone? Damn.
Thank you, Scarlett, for not always wearing sexy underwear – us, normal girls, don't always have a matching lacy set on, you know? And thank you, Dylan, for not giving a fuck about it.
"I miss you.
I will always, always miss you.
I was missing you long before I know who you were."
I loved that there's so much growth with the characters and the story itself. You see how they evolve, as their story evolves too. Even when they mess up, as we all do, they grow with it. It's kind of very real, while being absolutely dreamy as well. Does that make sense?
More plus points: I always love all the pop culture references.
And obviously, Mama Brodie is absolutely hilarious, and I loved their text message interactions, as always. I love the Brodie family. If you add Scarlett's adorable (and really smart!) kid, the not-so-adorable-but-I-want-his-book-now-please Miles Brodie, and Scarlett's mom, it all just goes straight to your heart.
"Just know that I'm still falling for you. Every single day. Over and over."
The epilogues always shatter me. They either leave me in tears, make me smile looking at my Kindle like an insane person, or make me wish I was part of the story.
I got all of the above for this book.
It's the kind of light-and-sweet-but-definitely-sexy, sometimes-panty-melting book you need in your life.
It's the chance of love for two people who met each other in this crazy world once, and found each other again, maybe with some help from fate. If you believe those things.
I do.
I'm running out of compliments for Kayley Loring's writing, her books, and her characters. I don't think even Thesaurus in all its glory would be able to help me now. No wonder she's one of my favorite writers.
I skipped dinner last night, and I finished reading this book at almost one in the morning. I'm tired, I'm cranky, and I have a book hangover. I'm also not the tiniest bit sorry.
"Dylan Brodie is a man. A man with self-control and the power to make me lose all of mine."
I think Dylan may be Kayley's swooniest hero so far. He comes off as having an oversized ego, with a lot of ex-girlfriends, and always moving from co-star to co-star. Being an actor, he obviously has a lot of attention. But that's an image he projects, and Dylan is pretty much an incredible guy all-around. He feels like he isn't enough, all the time, but he still tries.
"This is me trying to tear apart everything between us so I can be in her, with her, for her, all over her. I want her all over me."
Scarlett is me, only she's a therapist and has a kid, instead of a translator/editor with zero kids. The way she thinks and rationalizes things, the silly stuff that goes through her mind at times, her insecurities, her past relationship, her fears – it's me. Seriously, get out of my head! Obviously, this made it easier than ever to relate to her.
"You know very well which therapist looks good on me."
Dylan needs a new therapist, and Scarlett is recommended to him. However, he's met her once before (I may have swooned a bit over it), and that meeting has left a lingering impression on both of them. And whilst there's chemistry in spades, he's also off-limits now, as her patient.
But does he back down? No, he doesn't. He pursues her, he flirts with her, and he gets closer and closer. He's pretty much irresistible, to be honest. I wouldn't have lasted a week. Who am I kidding? I don't think I could've resisted at all.
"I'm thinking about how I wanted to fuck your brains out, but now that I know how awesome your brain is, I don't know if I want to."
She's not part of the Hollywood lifestyle, and she's older than him, but it really doesn't matter. They are perfect for each other. They have a real connection. And the steamy scenes are freaking scorching – angry sex anyone? Damn.
Thank you, Scarlett, for not always wearing sexy underwear – us, normal girls, don't always have a matching lacy set on, you know? And thank you, Dylan, for not giving a fuck about it.
"I miss you.
I will always, always miss you.
I was missing you long before I know who you were."
I loved that there's so much growth with the characters and the story itself. You see how they evolve, as their story evolves too. Even when they mess up, as we all do, they grow with it. It's kind of very real, while being absolutely dreamy as well. Does that make sense?
More plus points: I always love all the pop culture references.
And obviously, Mama Brodie is absolutely hilarious, and I loved their text message interactions, as always. I love the Brodie family. If you add Scarlett's adorable (and really smart!) kid, the not-so-adorable-but-I-want-his-book-now-please Miles Brodie, and Scarlett's mom, it all just goes straight to your heart.
"Just know that I'm still falling for you. Every single day. Over and over."
The epilogues always shatter me. They either leave me in tears, make me smile looking at my Kindle like an insane person, or make me wish I was part of the story.
I got all of the above for this book.
It's the kind of light-and-sweet-but-definitely-sexy, sometimes-panty-melting book you need in your life.
It's the chance of love for two people who met each other in this crazy world once, and found each other again, maybe with some help from fate. If you believe those things.
I do.
randi_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Dylan Brodie is an actor who has a problem with falling in love with all of his female co-stars. He’s in need of a new therapist and chooses one that is highly recommended. The only problem is that it is the same woman who captured his attention three years ago and he asked out. The attraction between them is undeniable.
I really enjoyed the audiobook of this forbidden, age- gap romance. Scarlett is six years older than Dylan’s twenty seven and is divorced with a son. (who is fantastically narrated by Zachary Webber.)
Everything about this narration/story is so good. The only problem I had with it is the insta-love between them. Their “I love yous” were just too sudden for me. A little more time would have been nice developing their relationship. She is a therapist and has her license to worry about.
Besides that, this is so enjoyable. All the narrators are wonderful. Mama Brodie is just the best.
Thank you to the author for an advanced listener copy in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoyed the audiobook of this forbidden, age- gap romance. Scarlett is six years older than Dylan’s twenty seven and is divorced with a son. (who is fantastically narrated by Zachary Webber.)
Everything about this narration/story is so good. The only problem I had with it is the insta-love between them. Their “I love yous” were just too sudden for me. A little more time would have been nice developing their relationship. She is a therapist and has her license to worry about.
Besides that, this is so enjoyable. All the narrators are wonderful. Mama Brodie is just the best.
Thank you to the author for an advanced listener copy in exchange for my honest review.
maura_harper's review against another edition
3.5
ATTACHMENT THEORY is Book 2 of "The Brodie Brothers" series. You can read it as a stand-alone but I think Book 1 is the better of the 2.
I really really wanted to love this book. There was just something about this book that didn't do it for me.
It is well written, the family banter was comical, and the kids are super cute -- I just couldn't connect with the two main characters. I will continue reading the series because I'm invested in the brothers.
Tags: KU, Series on WTR, single parent, romcom
I really really wanted to love this book. There was just something about this book that didn't do it for me.
It is well written, the family banter was comical, and the kids are super cute -- I just couldn't connect with the two main characters. I will continue reading the series because I'm invested in the brothers.
Tags: KU, Series on WTR, single parent, romcom