This is a fabulously delightful and beautifully unique romance novel, the story grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it the entire time. The characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with, they are easy to care about too. There are few books that feature characters who are mature and already established in their life and in their ways, so it is always refreshing to get to enjoy such stories, especially when they are as beautifully written and plotted as this one is. Lilly Morton is a gifted author and her way with words is absolutely amazing, the witty dialogue is endless and the timing and landing of the humor is always perfect. Magnus Carlsen, a fifty-two-year-old trial lawyer, is great at what he does and rarely loses a court case. Outside of the courtroom, he keeps himself busy with younger men and never plays with one more than once, except one of them does not get the message and returns to surprise him wearing his birthday suit and a ribbon around his package, yeah that package. And making matters worse, his new neighbor gets to witness the entire ordeal. Laurie Gentry, the mysterious artist, is only staying in London for a short time, he got a kick out of watching his neighbor and the ordeal with his unwanted visitor and his ribbon wrapped package. Laurie and Magnus are opposites in several ways yet they click, neither are looking for a relationship but find each other intriguing and a friendship develops which morphs into more. I loved how everything plays out in this book, the story flows naturally and has the perfect balance of drama, humor, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. It is the type of story that warms your heart and puts a smile on your face the entire time. Lily Morton, thank you for another wonderfully entertaining story.
🎧📚🎧 And for the amazing narration, Joel Leslie’s talent knows no bounds, his knack for character voices and accents is extraordinary. He has a complete understanding of the characters he portrays, gives each a voice that fits the character’s persona and sounds believable in every role he plays. He sets the perfect tone for the story, handles the witty dialogue with natural ease and lands the hour effortlessly. You could hear how much heart he puts into his work as he captures all the character’s emotions and projects them into his performance. Joel Leslie is an entertaining storyteller and a versatile voice artist, he narration enhances this wonderful story to another level. Thank you for another exceptional listen.