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Man Card

Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby

3.81 AVERAGE

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fubpg's review

1.75
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

mrsbsbooks's review

5.0

**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

This is another laugh out loud book from the brilliant duo of Sarina and Tanya.

The first book in the series introduced the best friends Ash and Braht who definitely had chemistry. In this book they sizzle together they are so hot.

Ash has ex-husband baggage and does not trust men too easily and Braht is hiding something from his past. However Braht proves himself to be a wonderful individual who goes for what he wants and protects it. He proves he is a true man, even if he does like mansplaining and manicures.

Ash is loyal to her friends and finds herself softening towards a man who proves that not all men are bastards and that they is a man out there for her.

I really hope that there is a third book for Sadie and that she gets a happy ever after and it was nice to catch up with Brynn and Tom too.
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ceena's review

4.0

I wasn't sure I was going to like Braht because of what we see of him in the first book. His POVs in this one and finally seeing how the two of them interact had me falling in love with him! He isn't your usual romance lead-- he cares about how he dresses, he gets mani/pedis, and he is kind of sassy. He loves pushing people's buttons just for fun.

Ash seems pretty unique to me too, but I can't put my finger on why. I do love how her interest in money over children and having a family isn't looked down upon. 

This couple is so cute and I just loved, LOVED reading this book. The ending and conflict could be a bit cliched, those were really the things that annoyed me the most, but it was such an enjoyable book that I can forgive it. 

3.5 stars - Ashley was sexist and weird in this book
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michelle904's review

4.0

This was book #23 for Romanceopoly 2020.

Challenge Pack: Moon
Square: Library
Challenge: Free Choice

There's so much that I love about this book that I'm not sure where to begin. Both Ash and Braht were in the first book in this series, and I loved them. Now here they are in their own book and we get a deeper look into these characters.

Braht seems like the kind of guy who would annoy me but there's something utterly lovable about him. Yes, he's high maintenance but he's a guy who knows how to put the people that he loves first. I adore him and he is definitely one of my new book boyfriends.

Ash is like so many women that I know. She is strong, capable and totally independent. Yet she has this soft underbelly which only those closest to her get to see. She doesn't give her love or trust easily but once you make it into her heart she won't let you go.

I adore these two people and I loved this story. I loved the witty banter and pranks between these two. I hope that they hop up in the next book because I seriously can't get enough of them.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A possessive man who also likes manicures. This book was amusing 

If you need to uplift your spirits, this book is the one to listen to. Bowen and Eby have done it again, with book 2 in the Man Hands series. This story features Braht and Ash. The banter of their love/hate relationship is hysterical and their passion for each other endearing. With pranks in the office and a professional competitiveness, these two are destined to ruin each other. But their strong feel of attraction keeps their spark alive. Braht is such a fun character, from the desk play at work to the answering of the phone, it's hard not to laugh. His protective side is strong and you can feel the love he has for Ash from the very start. Ash is extremely self sufficient and independent, so it's hard for her to let Braht in. A few twists with a little suspense thrown in and this book is nothing short of amazing.

Narrated by the talents of Erin Mallon and Luke Daniels, it is 7 hours of complete entertainment. The two have incredible comedic timing giving us laugh out loud moments. A few hysterically funny accent scenes by Daniels showcases his dkills and both portray the couple with intense passion and emotion. Loved this story!

laanba's review

2.5
funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

4.5 stars

Sabrina Bowen and Tanya Eby have combined their formidable forces once again to bring readers a wildly entertaining mother of all romantic comedies. I liked [b:Man Hands|36535656|Man Hands (Man Hands, #1)|Sarina Bowen|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1512518972s/36535656.jpg|58262374] a lot, but I loved Man Card.

Ashley and Braht were introduced in Man Hands. Ash is a tough-as-nails real estate agent who has hate/lust feelings towards her main competitor, Braht. Braht (I still can’t get over his name) loves a feisty woman, and he has a major thing for Ash. It seems like the more shade she throws, the more into her Braht becomes.

I thought I wouldn’t like Braht. In the previous book he comes across as too pretentious and his nicknames as super annoying. To my surprise, I absolutely adored him in this book. Somehow, his egotistical, metrosexual nature—complete with pedicures, top of the line facial products, and designer everything—only helped endear him more. Well, those things as well as his sense of humor and devotion.

We get to see that there’s a lot more underneath Ash’s tough exterior. She may be an awesome badass, but I love that Braht, of all people, allows her to safely show her vulnerable side. Whether they’re fighting or sexing it up—sometimes both at the same time—there’s a wonderful connection between them. These two are freaking hilarious together, and I enjoyed the evolution of their romance.

If you’re looking for a sexy little story that will have you laughing out loud one minute and swooning the next, be sure to check out Man Card.

Recommended for fans of:
Romantic comedy
Metrosexuals
Tacos
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**

Reading Frenzy Book Blog

Just as fun and funny as the first book in this series. I couldn't wait for these two to get together after reading about their pantry interaction in Man Hands . I really enjoyed Braht's views on masculinity. It definitely shed light on the whole "men need to be tough in order to be considered manly" bullshit ideal society has. It was refreshing to have a character so deftly throw that ideal in the trash. It really endeared me to Braht.