This was such a fun and easy read about Leif and Anna. They both have endured hardships that hasn’t been easy to deal with but they find a camaraderie in each other as they try to figure out their next steps. Their friendship that comes first is funny and entertaining as Anna tries to sort her life back out and Leif helps her but will things turn into more or will they be in a constant friend zone? This fast paced fun read was cute and perfect for these characters. ( )

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4 Stars

After a devastating car accident, Anna awakens from a months-long coma to learn that her husband has been unfaithful and with her boss/best friend no less. Now with no husband, no home, and no job, Anna is forced to start over, which she does with the help of Leif Larsen, the enigmatic tattoo artist who saved her from the wreck. Suffering from his own traumas, both physical and emotional, Leif is only going through the motions of living until Anna comes along and offers a new lease on life. Can these two lonely souls find happiness together?

Anna and Leif's slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance is enchanting. Anna is a lovely mix of strength and vulnerability, and the way she stands up to the gaslighting from both her ex-husband and her ex-friend is laudable.

Leif's character in the previous book came across as a bit of a man-whore, and I was wary of reading his book for fear that he had not changed. Thankfully, this is not the case, and the care and affection with which he treats Anna make him a truly wonderful hero.

The only problematic aspect of the story revolves around Anna's strange encounter with the driver responsible for the crash that left her in a coma as there is no foundation or development for it at any point in the book. It comes out of nowhere and is just as quickly resolved.

This wonderful duology with its engaging characters and low-angst romances has been a delight to listen to. I look forward to reading more of Kylie Scott's works. ( )

So very ordinary ( )

I kinda loved this one. I appreciated and understood Anna with all her overthinking, but she also was a total badass where she needed to be. Leif was pretty much an adorable teddy bear, and they were great together (especially considering how they “met”). Kylie Scott often writes really great communication, and here I think it was top notch. ( )

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Larson Bros, Book 2

I Picked Up This Book Because: Needed to get some use from AudiblePlus membership/continue the series.

Media Type: Audiobook
Source: AudiblePlus
Dates Read: 9/13/21 - 9/15/21
Stars: 4 Stars
Narrator(s): Andi Arndt

The Characters:

Anna ????:
Leif Larsen:
The Mean Chick, Ed, Clem

The Story:

Review to come.

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