Heart Smart

De: Smartypants Romance, Emma Lee Jayne

Narrado por: Natalie Duke, Connor Crais

Dr. Maximillian Ramsey has a problem....

I’m a jerk. Everyone I know or have ever worked with agrees. “Misanthropic asshole” is the term I hear most often.

I don’t care what other people think, as long as they leave me alone to focus on my research on soil microbiology. Plus, I walk with a cane thanks to a childhood accident. I have scars on my face. And if that isn’t enough to scare people off, my bad attitude and general grumpiness seal the deal. Which is just the way I like it.

Except, I’ve been short listed for one of the most prestigious academic fellowships around. To win it, I’ll have to give a series of speeches. On a stage. With an audience. While being filmed.

Yeah. None of that is going to happen.

Unfortunately, my boss has a plan. He brings in one of the communications lecturers to give me a “make over,” help me write the speeches, and manage my social media.

But the last thing I need is some nosy, bossy, gorgeous woman meddling in my life.

And Holly is the solution....

I’m a mere communications lecturer at a prestigious research university. I’m used to being outclassed and under-educated compared to the PhDs who surround me.

But I’m good at what I do. Brilliant, actually.

When Max’s boss (who happens to be my ex-husband) begs me to help transform this beast of a man into someone worthy of the fellowship, I have my work cut out for me.

It’ll take a lot of badgering, blatant manipulation, and some outright thievery to get Max to cooperate. All of which I handle with the enough professionalism and restraint that should earn me a fancy grant.

What I can’t handle is how unexpectedly attractive I find the stubborn and brilliant man.

This is a battle of wills and wits, and neither is prepared to admit defeat …

Heart Smart is a full-length contemporary romance and can be listened to as a stand-alone. Book 2 in the Work for It series, Educated Romance World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

©2021 Smartypants Romance (P)2021 Smartypants Romance

A Growly Sweet Romance!

I loved Heart Smart!!! This audiobook made me cry, laugh, and swoon! Emma Lee Jayne is a new-to-me author and I absolutely adore her writing. It’s witty, smart, and slow-burn steamy!

Connor Crais and Natalie Duke gave perfect performances as Max & Holly! I love how they tackled these complex characters! These two are always auto-click narrators for me. This collaboration was so seamless. They were perfectly paired for a delightful listen!!

Beauty and the Beast

Very similar to the age old romance. I really like it. Love the narrators, love the humor.

short and sweet

This was a sweet story with likable characters and a plausible story line. I enjoyed it.

Love!

Love this story! It is about two imperfect people leading normal lives, albeit with minor social challenges. I enjoyed the character development and the excellent description of how people on the spectrum think and relate to the world. This is a feel-good story that makes you smile.

enjoyed

came in reading this book soley based on being part of the smartypants romance series and was not disappointed at all. it was a fun story and the narration was great too.

Love it!!

This book is smart, witty and overall a cute romantic comedy. It gives me an Erin Mallon/Kayley Loring vibe. The banter is hilarious between Holly and Max, both are soo different but complement each other. Emma is anew author for me but I hope we'll get more books from her. Natalie narration was spot on and she was perfect as Holly. Connor was superb as always plus who doesn't looove growly Connor!? 😉

Ready for more!!!

First time listening to a book by this author & she is now one of my favorites!
This book is everything I love; hilarious, witty, fast-paced dialogue (imagine Lorelei Gilmore), with a strong, intelligent, and quirky hero & heroine.
If possible, I would have given this book 10 Stars!
Please produce more audiobooks from this Author!!!!

"Heart Smart" is aptly named!

Great story, great narrators, fast moving, funny and sizzlin' hot!!!! With the cameo mention of Martin Sedecki😘, this will be read again and again and again! 😍

Beauty and The Grumpy

Dr. Maximilian Ramsey, world renowned expert on "dirt", is a jerk. A genius, but a misanthropic pain in the ass. When he's up for a prestigious fellowship (and a $$$$$ grant for the department), he needs to get prepped for acceptable human interaction and social media presence so the university sends a bossy spitfire to help him be presentable, write speeches and manage social media. She's nosy, bossy, gorgeous and won't stop messing with his life... and his head. 

Holly can't believe what she has to deal with. The guy may be a genius but he definitely is a royal pain in the butt ... and what nice butt! She doesn't care what she'll have to do, but she'll get him "media ready" even if it kills her. It probably will...

What a fun, grumpy-sunshine, sort of a Beauty and the Beast reimagining! We fall for Max completely when we figure out how wonderful he really is. Max has Asperger's and has to walk with a cane due to an accident that killed his parents. He IS an unapologetic jerk but we end loving him anyway! And Holly is such. fun, badass "Smurf". It was great seeing those two find their way to each other. 

It is a rom com but it deals with some heavy stuff. Holly and Max both feel they have inadequacies and they have both been through some heavy losses but it's still a joyful book! I love how they won't be apologetic for who they are. 

Narration: Oh my I LOVE grumpy Connor! And funny grumpy Connor is a delight. Natalie Duke is lovely in this one too. They made chuckle and go "aww" a few times. 

Rep and possible triggers: MMC has Asperger's and uses a cane to help with mobility; FMC has ADHD (read author's notes). Mentions of loss of pregnancy, divorce, death of parents

Just what I needed

Loved the story and the narrators. Was looking for something to keep my attention and give me that ahhh feeling when the book was done . I enjoyed the interchanges between Max and Holly . Would like to read more about the other people in the story like the rich heiress I can’t recall her name right now , max ‘s lab assistant who managed his social media and even her ex husband