The Last Boyfriend

The Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, Book 2

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews

Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

Owen is the organizer of the Montgomery clan, running the family’s construction business with an iron fist - and an even less flexible spreadsheet. And though his brothers give him grief for his compulsive list making, the Inn BoonsBoro is about to open right on schedule. The only thing Owen didn’t plan for was Avery MacTavish....

Avery’s popular pizza place is right across the street from the inn, giving her a first-hand look at its amazing renovation - and a newfound appreciation for Owen. Since he was her first boyfriend when they were kids, Owen has never been far from Avery’s thoughts. But the attraction she’s feeling for him now is far from innocent.

As Avery and Owen cautiously take their relationship to another level, the opening of the inn gives the whole town of BoonsBoro a reason to celebrate. But Owen’s hard work has only begun. Getting Avery to let down her guard is going to take longer than he expected - and so will getting her to realize that her first boyfriend is going to be her last….

©2012 Nora Roberts (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“No one writes relationships as well as Ms. Roberts, with the subtleties and quirkiness of the give-and-take of friendship and romance.” ( Fresh Fiction)

Even better than the first!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Last Boyfriend to be better than the print version?

Yes. I love hearing the voices which helps me build a better picture of the characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Last Boyfriend?

The CVS shopping trip was priceless!

What about MacLeod Andrews’s performance did you like?

I really liked that I didn't really notice that a man was doing the performance. Some men get funny about reading the love scenes but MacLeod Andrew;s read them with poise and grace.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was a fun book. I laughed and felt happy throughout most of the book!

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed the first book in the series very much. Yet, this one was even better!

Love this family!

The Last Boyfriend is the 2nd book of the Inn Boonsboro Trilogy and what a book it was. Nora Roberts has such a knack for writing sexy, yet everyday guys. I particularly love this series since the characters are so easy to identify with. You find yourself wanting to be their best friends, live in their town, date their guys, forgetting they aren't “real”.

Avery McTavish and the Montgomery boys have been friends forever. Avery’s mom left when she was little leaving her father to raise her alone. The Montgomery family stepped in and added to the family her father and she didn't have. There isn't a time that she hasn't loved the Montgomery’s, but Owen Montgomery, in particular, has always had her heart.

Owen Montgomery along with his brothers have their hands full renovating the Inn BoonsBoro, keeping up with the myriad of additional projects their mother comes up with and trying to find out exactly who the ghost is that lives in the Inn. Life is busy, but good. He is surrounded by the family he loves in the town that he loves, doing what he's always wanted to and staying busy. God only knows why all of a sudden he's starting to see Avery in a different light. She's always been in his life. Heck, they were each other's first kiss. She was a kid, but it counts, right? His feelings are changing and they are definitely not the same feelings he had when he humored the little girl who followed him around with a huge crush.

I especially enjoyed the banter between Owen and his brother Ryder. Ryder has such a sharp, sarcastic wit and Owen had no problems keeping up. I can not wait for Ryder's story.

Love this!

I’ve read the books before and I loved it so much I wanted to listen to it too! Wonderfully written and wonderfully performed, I highly recommend this series.

Very good!

Truly enjoyed this one as well! I think the first one topped it but I loved this all the same. Can't wait for the next one featuring Rider and Hope! Ah!

Takes visual images and humor to a whole new level

I loved this book for the humor as much as the romance. I liked the pace for the most part that Owen and Avery took their relationship - making sure to not mess up their friendship in the process. I absolutely loved when Owen went to his mom's for breakfast. Hysterical!!! You begin to understand Lizzy and her character better as well. She starts to become more 3 dimensional (if that is possible for a ghost) and really adds to the story. Even the misunderstandings between Owen and Avery are realistic. I have truly enjoyed this series as much as the Bride/Vow series that Roberts just finished. Vows left me hungry for more and this one has done a really good job of filling that gap. I loved being able to go online and see the real Inn Boonsboro while listening to get a complete picture of the descriptions of the book. That story is an interesting read too.

Nora does it again!

This HAS to be a movie. It's so wonderfully written! I loved it! I am a sap for love stories but these take the cake!

Enjoyable series

I've enjoyed this series of books. Somewhat predictable, well-written. I really enjoyed this one...it has some really laugh out loud moments. It's a good summer read. It's a lovely place to visit. Narration is Top Notch. I am anxious to know more about the ghost's story.

Loved it

Laughed and cried. Loved this one, more than first one. I hope third is this good if not better. Ryders story has to be good.

I want to live in BoonsBoro

I loved revisiting the BoonsBoro crew. The conflict in this story was less dramatic than the one in The Next Always, the first book, but it was a perfect conflict for Owen and Avery. There were some great laugh out loud moments, mostly due to the great narration by MacLeod Andrews. I can't wait to listen to the conclusion of this series!

awesome book

love love love this book ..a must listen too or read. can't wait to listen to more Nora Roberts books