If you liked The Ex Talk but wanted more swoons AND more sex, well, then you're gonna love this sexual tension-filled treat! There's something about Nolan's writing that is always so super swoony, with low angst vibes and romance that you can root for. I was expecting this to have stronger enemies to lovers vibes, but these two are very much rivals who can't stand their attraction to each other. Our buttoned up hero believes in love and romantic gestures, while our heroine believes in loving yourself and putting your own happiness first. Their past experiences have shaped their current philosophies, and these two rival radio hosts can't seem to agree on anything. I loved the bickering turned bantering, the playful and sexy feel, the HEAT, and the obvious chemistry. This hero is a cinnamon roll sweetheart who loves love, and I adored that he was steadfast the whole way through. It's a lighthearted, intelligent story, and I had no trouble bingeing it in one sitting.
The story follows Daria and Theo, two radio personalities who each host their own shows about love. Theo is all about finding your perfect partner, commitment, and lasting relationships, while Daria is planning to remain single forever. They both have popular relationship advice shows, but the radio station is still struggling, so management decides it'd be best to pair them up for awhile. The only trouble? Daria and Theo can't seem to stop arguing, and their advise to listeners couldn't be more contradictory. It seems like they'll never be able to get along... except, the chemistry that sparks between them is the kind neither one has ever experienced. As they struggle to find common ground, Theo and Daria realize that opposites don't just attract - they might be perfect for each other.
I'm always up for an opposites attract romance, and having a hero who is all in right away is never a bad thing. I loved Theo, who has been searching for real, authentic love for years. He's such a sweetheart of a man, but certainly has an alpha side when he needs it, and that made for such a compelling combination. Daria was also great too; she is so strong and independent that it would take just the right man to make her fall. There are some excellent themes about putting yourself first, compromising, accepting imperfections, and holding on to a love that feels right. There's also plenty of inclusivity in this cast of characters, another of Nolan's strengths. The whole thing remained upbeat and STEAMY, with tons of playfulness and some great insight. And did I mention the chemistry? There's not much that I didn't love about this; it was another very satisfying read from Nolan.
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“If weird means being your true, beautiful, authentic self, then we should all be that way. You’re not ‘taking’ when you explore what you really want. You’re ‘giving.’ That’s what choosing yourself is all about.”Highlighted by 154 Kindle readers- “Daria, you cannot be quantified. You cannot be studied or measured. I couldn’t distill the magnificence of who you are into a pithy piece of advice if I tried for a hundred years. You are a marvel, and I love you. I’m in love with you.”Highlighted by 133 Kindle readers
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Well folks, I fell for this book. The author does a terrific job at bringing out the depth in her characters that make it easy for me to relate to and care for them. Both of these characters have detailed pasts that I couldn’t help but sympathize for, but their past experiences really helped mold them into the people that they are, especially with their beliefs and their careers. Daria is big on self love. Her past has taught her to put herself first and not to mold her life around expectations and acceptance from a significant other. The way that Daria was so secure with herself was really empowering! I loved how proud she is of herself and how she isn’t willing to risk losing a single part of who she is if she ever decides to date someone. Theo’s past has left him yearning for love and trying to find a significant other to spend the rest of his life with. I really enjoyed the growth he went through and the self reflections he had in terms of his past relationships. Daria’s and Theo’s jobs naturally pin them against each other, with his radio show promoting finding love and healthy relationships, while her radio show promotes loving yourself and not needing a significant other. Even though they had opposing thoughts on relationships, it was nice to see a few things they had in common, such as similar vulnerabilities with their career goals, and the passion they both shared for their community. I love how this book took the opportunity to talk about non-traditional couples (by society's standards) and how it showed acceptance and love for them. There have been books lately where there are instances of dislike or discrimination towards specific groups of people, so it was a breath of fresh air to see some love for a group of people who are frequently judged negatively in real life! A few other small details I enjoyed about this book: I cannot tell you how much I appreciated the fact that even though these two wanted different things in regards to their personal lives, it wasn’t your typical “if you don’t want a relationship, I guess we’re done here.” There was compromise and patience and minimal pressure to convert to the other person’s way of thinking and I love the author for choosing this route for the characters! And last, but definitely not least, the pulse point kisses from Theo were to die for! There is something so intimately erotic about sweet, soft kisses to pulse points on the body IMO! Favorite Quote: “I’ve spent too much time fantasizing about what you look like when you use these toys you rave about. And not enough time seeing you do it in real life.” -Theo
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