I'm not a romance person but this book has changed my mind. I've not read the prior Brown sisters books but I definitely will be picking them up now. This book is hilarious, Hibbert writes characters that are fleshed out like real people and the banter didn't seem cringe like I find in most romances. I loved Eve Brown she is an ICON. Really enjoyed this so much more than I thought Hibbert lives up to the hype!

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.

REP: Black MC, Autisitic MC, Pansexual/wlw characters

This is the third book in the Brown sisters' trilogy and it is the only book out of the three that I have read (the other two books have been on my to-read list for a while and I am now just starting to read Get A Life, Chloe Brown).

This follows Eve Brown, the youngest of the sisters who is an actual ball of sunshine and Jacob Wayne, the owner of a B&B in the lakes who likes order and control. Talia Hibbert writes these two characters so incredibly well as they start off from enemies (sort of) to lovers (a very good trope when done well in my opinion) and while they can sometimes miscommunicate, they try so hard around each other.

The book switches perspective each chapter but it feels incredibly natural and I loved both characters equally so I didn't find myself missing the other character's perspective as I truly enjoyed both. This book is around 400 pages according to Goodreads and I just could not put it down as it was so good.

I can't wait to read more from Talia Hibbert because, at this rate, she may be my new favourite author!

Rating: 5⭐
Would I Read It Again? Yes, Yes, Yes
Would I Recommend it? Yes

Loved it!! I really enjoyed the Brown sisters' romance trilogy and I must be finding my way through Talia Hibbert's backlist soon. Chloe (Book #1) remains my favourite. Dani (Book #2 is only partially read, so I can't make a comment yet) and Eve (Book #3) is plucky and full of wit. Also I jumped to Book #3 because I just could not wait.

What to expect?
- cute enemies to lovers and yes, that progresses veryyy quickly
- Eve is the wittiest, sunshiniest (book reference), warmest person. Reading about her is a joy
- lots of sex; and I mean LOTS

You can't go wrong with the Brown sisters if you are looking for breezy, entertaining romances. I will be finishing the Dani book straightaway.

Act your age, Eve Brown is the perfect warm blanket of escapism that 2021 is crying out for; I doubt there are many people who don’t want to run away from their current lives, show up at a beautiful B&B in the Lakes and luck their way into a job there. Eve Brown is the sum of the feelings which are rife at the moment in young people- the lack of confidence, feeling lost and powerless. Granted, Eve’s situation is a bit more pleasant than what we are having to deal with- but that doesn’t make her any less relatable.
Over the past two books, I’ve grown to love the Brown family; each sister with her own quirks, beauty, and flaws- not to mention Gigi, who, quite frankly, deserves a book of her own. Eve remained somewhat a mystery in the first two books, easily dismissed as the spoilt youngest sister, so I wasn’t sure what she would be like when it was finally her turn to be in the spotlight. As it turns out, Eve is extremely loveable; a bit lost but kind, passionate, and quietly talented. There’s a lot to like about Eve, and any fan of the series (as well as newbies) will find her as easy to fall in love with as her elder sisters were.
Jacob, the owner and manager of the B&B, definitely isn’t as receptive to Eve’s charm as I was- at least not initially. A total stickler for professionalism and order, you probably wouldn’t pair him and Eve up, given her lavender hair and endless supply of slogan t-shirts. However, Eve and Jacob’s relationship is incredibly well written and their chemistry is undeniable. Their personalities compliment one another and I particularly like how they are able to compromise. Talia Hibbert makes a point in her books not to instantly forgive poor behaviour, instead emphasising how people have to work through their issues and confront their demons. I really appreciate this as, although I don’t want cardboard cutouts of perfect characters, I also don’t want harmful behaviour to be glossed over and forgotten.
As a disabled, but not autistic, person I thought the representation within the book was very well done. The reason I was drawn to Talia Hibbert’s books in the first place was because of the chronic illness representation within Get a life, Chloe Brown and yet again, I was really impressed by this book. I don’t want to go too deep with this, in the interest of keeping this review spoiler free, but I really enjoyed how autism was covered unapologetically. I also appreciated how female autism was looked at, with reference to the fact that autism can appear very differently in females and how it’s often diagnosed very late, if at all. I would be interested to hear the views of an actually autistic person on this, but I personally really liked this aspect of the book.
Generally, I’m so excited for this book to be released and for everyone else to get their hands on it- I know many, like me, have been eagerly anticipating the chance to get Eve’s story- and let me tell you, I inhaled this book (to the point where I’m now wishing that I’d paced myself a little- especially since this is the last in the series!) I definitely recommend getting this book as soon as you’re able- you won’t regret it!
Thank you to netgalley and to Little, Brown Book Group for allowing me early access to this book in exchange for my honest review. In accordance with the publishers wishes, I won’t be posting this review to my goodreads until two weeks before the publish date.