Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Audio: Birthday Suit - Lauren Blakely



Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Sebastian York, January Lavoy, Julia Whelan, R.C. Bray, Shane East, Joe Arden, Erin Mallon, Dion Graham, Savannah Peachwood, Jason Clarke, Robin Miles
Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 01-14-19
Language: English
Publisher: Lauren Blakely Books
Category: Romance, Contemporary
Thank you Audible for this copy!

My Thoughts
Why do not books come with food? I mean omg the chocolate they were talking and drooling about. And then I am left with no choco at all! So cruel. So cruel.

Yes Leo, who is just wonderful, works for a chocolate company. His problem is that he has been in love with his best friend's wife for 10 years. But hey he is a good guy, he has never made any move. They all met at the same time, but hey only one can get the girl. So is problem is more that he wants more but he can not have it, even though said best friend is dead. But hey I get it.

Lulu makes chocolate, drool worthy chocolate. And then she meets Leo again, her great friend, the best man at her wedding. And I did like this, she never had a thought about him. He was just a good friend through out the years.

But yes of course they will fall for each other. And there will be chocolate. And friendship. And more chocolate.

Conclusion:
It was a fun and cute story.

Narrators
SO many narrators! But I never thought of how well a full cast can be. Everyone has a truly distinct voice. You are just swept away and feel more present than ever. I do love all forms of audiobook, and they all have their own charm. And this one sure did well as a full cast. The side characters gets to shine.

The two narrators of Leo and Lulu were great. I liked Leo's voice and I like Lulu, she made her sound fun.

Blurb
There is no rule in the Man Code as unbreakable as this: no matter how beautiful, smart, clever, and witty she is, do not—under any circumstances—fall in love with your best friend’s woman. 
Yeah. So there’s that. Look, it’s not like I didn’t know I screwed up by falling for her. 
Also, for the record, unrequited love sucks big time.
And, I might have cut myself some slack by now, given everything that went down in the last few years, but Lulu just walked back into my life in a big way.

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There are three things I've never been able to resist—my friends, my family, and chocolate.
Leo Hennessy? He was nowhere on that list. He's been a true friend—a friend who walked through hell and back with me.
Now, I'm stepping into my new future. I didn't expect it to include a riddle-filled, race-against-the-clock scavenger hunt across New York City.
With Leo.
Suddenly, I'm looking at this man with new eyes...
But my life spun out because of a man once before, and I can’t risk my fresh start, no matter what the temptation. And Leo is most definitely a temptation of the sexiest, sweetest, and most dangerous variety. 
More irresistibly delicious than chocolate...

20 comments:

  1. I just downloaded a freebie by Blakely and it's narrated by a couple of these performers, but this story sounds really good! I'm going to see if I can get a copy. Wonderful review! :)

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  2. I have heard so many good things about this audiobook I may have to dole out some $$$ :) Thanks Blodeuedd

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  3. Chocolate... that is the main thing I took away from this review.

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  4. A cast of characters is great with narration. This sounds like a good listen, sorry the chocolate was missing!

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  5. What a good marketing idea. Sell candy/food/etc with the book that it relates too ;)

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  6. I love full cast audiobooks! I am going to watch for this one to go on sale but it is definitely on my wishlist.

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    1. It was really fun :D I hope to listen to more

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  7. A full cast is truly an experience. Not many get the full cast treatment, but whenever I find one it's a treat! So immersive!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. SO immersive!
      I hope to do more. It was something else for sure

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  8. Ah, poor guy for ten years, but yay that he finally got his turn. And, chocolate...

    I've never listened to a full cast. I wonder if I'd like it. I recognize several of the names so probably yes.

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    1. He was such a great guy :)

      It was different,and at first I was hesitant, but then I was all in

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  9. Wow... full cast for a contemporary romance. It seems so theatrical. But it sounds like it works. Awesome!

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  10. yummy chocolate and yummy cover!

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