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As someone with a very high (academic) work drive, and who‘s had panic attacks over assignments, I see you Dani Brown. Also the fake dating? One of my favorite romance tropes, and Talia Hibbert, please never stop writing romances. I love the continued focus on mental health that was introduced with Red in the last book (love you Zaf), and I can‘t wait to start on the next one. Also love some bi rep!! 🩷💜💙

4.5 stars | #romance

Dani Brown is hardworking, driven, and has no time for relationships, but when her super hot, anxious, rugby-playing security guard friend Zaf asks her to be his fake girlfriend to help his charity, she takes it as a sign to scratch a particular itch with no strings attached. She didn‘t count on falling for him.

Such great characters all around and laugh-out-loud hilarious.

She hadn't had a chance to work through the pros and cons, or check it for safety from every angle. For heaven's sake, she hadn't even written it down and nothing *counted* until you wrote it down, which meant that Dani was currently engaged in the highly dangerous practice of loving Zaf without a permit.

1. No, but my kid has. Luckily it was candy corn so I'm not tempted. I will definitely be hitting up the after Halloween sales though. 😊

2. Mental health's important.

#two4tuesday @TheSpineView @Sace

Dani or Danika Brown, has always been extremely focused, driven. Hard working. Some see this as a flaw but she knows it‘s her superpower. She has long since given up on romantic relationships as they often find her lacking and it gets in the way of her goals. But maybe there‘s a cute security guard in her building, and maybe she has to start fake dating him, and maybe that leads to more 🤷🏻‍♀️

I keep surprising myself by reading and enjoying romance. I loved this 2nd installment even more than the 1st (Chloe Brown). I love that Dani is big, bi, and a bit witchy. I love how confident she is, and I love her rapport with Zaf. Zaf was such a good male lead, a lovable grump with a soft side. His character reminded me so much of Roy Kent, I hope there's an adaption one day so that Brett Goldstein can play him 🥰

Sisters Chloe, Dani, and Eve all have their turn at being the protagonist in their own steamy and laugh out loud story. I listened to the first book by accident, finished the second one on purpose, and have just now placed book three on hold at the library. Funny and awkward listening.

This book was the perfect remedy for getting out of the slump. A steamy rom-com; friends to lovers in unexpectedly expected way. I enjoyed the main characters, their stories and their development. Hibbert does a great job showing what true overthinking, anxiety and the stress of marriage to your job can look and feel like. The first few pages in my body gave a sigh; it felt like the perfect stress relief and it didn‘t disappoint.

#Bookspin

#12BooksOf2022
I love the Brown sisters series! Hibbert writes diverse characters with relatable issues. This one had great anxiety rep
@Andrew65

Zafir saves Danika from a building fire. A video of the heroic act goes viral. Now, they must fake date for Zaf‘s charity event. The more time they spend together, the less fake the feelings & desire become. Will Dani accept her feelings for Zaf?
This one was unexpectedly so good. My favorite out of the Brown sister series. I loved Dani & Zaf as characters & their chemistry. Their diversity was my fav part. The spice & story were a good balance.👌

A charming romantic comedy about a young woman who agrees to fake date her friend. Dani is a strong independent woman and Zafir has been hurt in the past and has issues of his own. Is the relationship more complicated than it should be? An anti romance main character paired up with a sentimental romantic. What could possibly go wrong?
Mental health issues and anxiety features predominantly and are dealt with sensitively.

This was a good follow up to the first book,
Was pretty good but smut is not my thing,
Some funny bits

3.5/5

Read for:

#2022TBRTakeover
#TheDisneyReadingChallenge2022
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I really enjoyed the first in the series and have managed to get hold of the next two. Hope they are just as good!
#saturdaynightread

How about this #yarnbookpairing, #litsycrafters ? Yea or nay?

I have been in a reading slump since my accident and this book has got me started back into reading. This was part of my night stand book spin. I guess the ancestors knew this I needed something fun, spicy, and easy to read. I love this little collage I saw while googling the book cover #ambw #woc #poc

Love this quote: every book nerd

Because he knew her well enough to realize she'd rather be holed up in here like Gollum, stroking books and murmuring, "My precious.

#talknerdytome #romance #woc #poc

Amazing book! This is the Second sister in the Series regarding the Brown sisters. Chile was fun & romantic. Yet Dani‘s book is hot! Sexy, sultry, & bring light to anxiety & long term grief. I really enjoyed this book, if you need something to make swoon & clutch pearls— this is it! 9 out 10 #summerread #sexy #witch #interracial #awbw #uk #drrugbae

I have been in a reading slump. I did a random pick of my TBR on my night stand. I am getting out of my little reading funk with this one. I have read about Chole Brown, now I am on to Dani. I loved her in the first book and wanted more. So glad the spin landed here. Light & Easy (plus very sexy) so far. I am hoping this will fully get me in swing of things ❤️ #poc #woc #sexyfun #Brownsisterstrilogy

Check out my book review of Take a Hint Dani Brown on Book Interrupted‘s Manuscript Monday‘s here https://www.bookinterrupted.com/post/manuscript-monday-take-a-hint-dani-brown

Main characters were so likable, they weren't flawless and admitted it. They were so realistic and I couldn't anything else than love them.

This was cute story - the thing I loved most was how uncomplicated it was. There wasn't unnecessary drama.

I am so glad that I continued the series, this was better than the first one.

#FabulousFebruary #SeriesRead2022 #BookedByHoliday

My #WeekendReading plan. 📚💙

I‘ve got a bunch of “assigned reading” this month (book clubs - for work & otherwise), which means I‘m definitely going to need some quick, fluffy reads in between. That‘s where you come in. 😉

Tag 1-3 of your very favorite Romance reads below. Some of mine are pictured. 💘

Okay it was difficult to pick a favorite this month but I love the idea of doing this at the end of each month so the impressions are fresh and you can narrow them down as the year goes on.
Thanks @chasjjlee for this lovely idea and graphic! ☺️

This was a great follow-up of the Brown sisters. Hibbert does a wonderful job creating relatable characters & depicting healthy relationships. I especially loved the love interest Zafir who suffers from anxiety & panic attacks because I also struggle with these issues and it was nice to see it handled so well. Dani asks the universe for the perfect f* buddy but is given a fake relationship with Zaf, the romantic
TW: grief, past toxic relationships

Completed my #DoubleSpin read for this month! It was raunchier in premise than its predecessor and I loved the diverse representation. @TheAromaofBooks

On to my #BookSpin !

I'm putting in work but not the work that matters for #BookSpinBingo 😂 Onto my #DoubleSpin book after thoroughly enjoying the first one!

This book was pretty steamy, but I loved it. I don‘t read many modern day romance books, which is odd because Rom/Coms are my preference in films. I loved both the main characters. You are really rooting for both of them and the side stories are really good too. It wasn‘t just about the romance but the lives and struggles of the main characters. I enjoyed it. Wonderful author for when you need a light, enjoyable and happily ever after read.

Loved Zafir! He was awesome. Glad Dani figured things out and made the big gesture. Along with enjoying the book, I had fun checking out all the fan art. One more sister left in this trilogy. After Zafir and Redford, wondering what type of person Eve will get matched up with.

I absolutely love everything I have read from Talia Hibbert, and this is no exception. It is funny, heartfelt, and sexy. The characters are deeply relatable. I love it. Can't wait to read the last book in the trilogy and more from the author in general.

When you think a perfect book man doesn‘t exist, along comes Zafir. He‘s emotionally in tune, he loves his family, he reads romance, and he understands and is dealing with the trauma he‘s been through. I thought he and Dani were totally worthy of social media fame and a cute hashtag.

Fake dating turned more is a favorite trope of mine. And then throw in opposites attract and I‘m hooked.

Exactly what I wanted and needed in my life right now! Finished this one up and began Act Your Age Eve Brown immediately 🤩

Cheering Hubby on during employee table tennis tournament and discreetly listening to an audiobook at the same time. Multitasking!

This actually surpassed the hype…it was even better than I expected! It‘s hilarious, sex-positive, with diverse characters, and spicy!! Love the witty banter, the fine nuances of the story, and the bisexual mc. She‘s thick, smart, rich, nerdy and did I mention smart? #Dr.Rugbae for the win!

Yes!

Enjoyed this a lot better than the first one!

I liked Get a Life, Chloe Brown a little better than this book because I related so much to Chloe's chronic pain, but the story was cute and I admired Dani. I am trying to get used to that level of sappy and happiness in my books. I did think Zafir's anxiety was portrayed well and he had good coping mechanisms.

Enjoying the banter and spice of the second book in this series.

#romancebooks #spicyread #booklovers #summerbooks #recommendedreading

I enjoyed this book more that the first one. I think Dani and Zaf were still in the process of an emotional healing and together they would discover these fears. It is second chance romance story, just to give themselves another opportunity to love and be loved. There were so many funny parts including those “sexy” ones. 3.5⭐️

“Honey are you crying?”
“No, I am leaking masculine pain trough my eyes”

I liked the characters a lot, but I think the audiobook format is the wrong way for me to go with this series. Took me a long time to get into the story and I spaced out frequently. So maybe it was me, not the book 🤷🏻‍♀️

This was everything!! It‘s so funny, romantic and steamy!! The book also tackles important issues like anxiety and dealing with the death of loved ones. The characters Dani and Zafir are both so loveable, and their chemistry was HOT!! They balance each other out. I loved this book so so much.

“It‘s good that you realize you‘re more valuable as a person than an idea-machine.”

Taking some advice from Zafir‘s words of wisdom and celebrating the successful end of a tough work week with a tired puppy, snacks and a good book.

Love Talia Hubert! Excited to start this new one! #romantsy

“This book had teeth and it sucked me dry.”

-Talia Hibbert, Acknowledgments