• Not the Marrying Kind

  • Fair Oaks Series, Book 2
  • By: Jae
  • Narrated by: Angela Dawe
  • Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (672 ratings)

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Not the Marrying Kind

By: Jae
Narrated by: Angela Dawe
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Publisher's summary

A closeted small-town florist and a too-busy-for-a-relationship bakery owner mix up the perfect recipe for love in this delicious lesbian romance novel.

Small-town florist Ashley Gaines loves her little flower shop and putting together the perfect bouquets for weddings and other happy occasions. Her own love life, however, is far from blossoming. Ash has decided that staying in the closet is safer than risking her heart again.

Local bakery owner Sasha Peterson hasn't had much luck mixing it up with romance either. Besides, she's too busy whipping up delicious treats to have time for a relationship. But when their town's first lesbian wedding forces them to work together, Ashley and Sasha discover they have more in common than they imagined.

During food fights, cake tastings, and slow waltzes, they begin to see each other in a new light. Soon Ashley has to admit to herself that Sasha is tempting more than just her sweet tooth.

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Jae (P)2019 Tantor

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Excellent storyline, different yet romantic

I enjoyed the book very much. It was a good combination of love and the tension of love.
My only complaint was the narration of the main character with a nasal twang. It really took something away from the story
A good fun read

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Tender and Sweet

I really enjoyed this story - good characters, sexy, enjoyed the continuation of Leo and Holly’s relationship. I hope there’s another in the series.

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One of Jae's Best

A deeply emotional and heart tugging story that shouldn't be missed. Jae is one of my favorite writers and this is one of my favorite books from her. I am so glad that the legendary Angela Dawe narrated. Only Ms. Dawe could have expertly captured the raw emotion that engulfed the love scenes as well as the painful confessions. Her flawless performance draws the listener into the story so that the emotions are felt rather than just heard. Anyone who has agonized over the fear of coming out will relate to this story and will not be disappointed. Outstanding.

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Excellent story!

Just the right amount of angst. The connection and chemistry between the MCs are on fire from the start. Ash’s growth is relatable and amazing. Sasha is a tall drink of hotness mixed with the perfect amount of softness. Great read! Highly recommend!

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Slow burn romance

Not the marrying kind is book 2 in the Fair Oaks series and it was sweet and sexy and unexpected. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this book when I started it because I didn’t really care for Ashley’s character in the first book she was kind of a jerk. With that being said i ended up crushing hard on this book the 2 MC were such an interesting pairing to throw together that I found myself liking Ashley the more I listened.
Then enter Sasha Peterson the town baker and this is where it starts to really take off as the two of them are forced to work together on the wedding of the century well for a small country town that is. We find out early on that Sasha is pansexual and she starts to develop feelings for Ashley the more they work together and from there the story just gets better as we watch their story begin.
This was a slow burn romance that had me rooting for Ashley and Sasha’s relationship in the end.

If your looking for something a little unexpected in the romance department then I’d say you should definitely read this book Jae took a snarky closeted character and turned her into an interesting loving out and proud woman.

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A Baker and a Florist

Ashley, the towns only florist had hidden her sexuality for fifteen years. Now her courage to live openly is challenged by the towns baker, who is Pan. Working together on a wedding for their best friends brings them closer to an explosive match. Great performance and story. Recommend author.

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Talk to me,,,Please.

WOW! Jae, this was an awesome book. Read like a chapter in my life. I have lived with several friends that didn’t come out until the parents were dead. Now they’ve married there new lover. Off to my next Adventure.

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Do what feels right!

Sweets, flowers and love what more can you ask for? This is a good conclusion to this story and I really enjoyed it!!

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Sweet and beautiful

A sweet and beautiful story. Jae’s writing is always stellar and never disappoints. Once again Angela Dawe brought all characters in the book to life so beautifully

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Wonderful

Great story to continue the Fairoaks series. Struggle was worth it for Ashley in the end. Who wouldn’t want to end up with Sasha. Angela did a wonderful job with the characters as always.

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