A review by pattyfgd
The Feel Good Factor by Lauren Blakely

5.0

I think I need to rent out a room in my house! Perri, a policewoman in Lucky Falls, meets Derek and they have instant chemistry. But a woman with goals does not have time to get involved with a hot, tattooed biker! She is looking for her promotion and he will be a distraction. Derek has come to town to help his sister out with her three kids. It's temporary, but he does need a place to stay for his own sanity. When he rents a room above a garage, it just so happens to be owned by Perri! And now their story begins. From the beginning these two just fit. But there are so many obstacles! Perri is the ultimate woman. She is smart, beautiful and knows what she wants. I love this kind of contemporary woman, she is very real. Derek is the best book boyfriend! Not only is he handsome, but he helps people and the scenes with the kids just melt your heart. Blakely has such a great way of putting her stories together. These two are perfect yet have flaws. They have fun and are funny. They are compassionate and loving. I don't know how she does this, but every book leaves me in love and feeling all warm and fuzzy! Take me to Lucky Falls again Lauren! I am ready!

Joe Arden and Erin Mallon are such a great narration team, and they truly become their characters. As Derek and Perri, they bring comedic timing, warmth, passion and love all to the forefront. Their voices and inflections are all easily relatable and the conversational style of performance makes me feel like I am right there in the scene with them. As always, it is a most enjoyable listen.