Poppy & the Beast

A Grumpy/Sunshine Romance

De: Sylvie Stewart

Narrado por: Meg Price

There are three things I know about New York so far: everybody is late for something, nobody has a freakin’ clue what sweet tea is, and King Kong himself is still alive and well and has taken the form of a growly blacksmith named Mac.

This is no shifter story, and I’m not his prey, although I wouldn’t say no if he asked for a little taste. I’ve been saddled with interviewing with the beast to secure my new dream job in publishing, but his intense stares and monosyllabic responses are making my job impossible. I just need to get this over with and move on to navigating my new life and career. I’ve got this, right?

But my professional and personal challenges are proving bigger than I realized, and Mac might be the only one who truly understands this game. He’ll be my biggest ally if I let him, and the way he keeps saying my name makes me really want to let him. The thing is, this city is known for breaking hearts, and it doesn’t care if you’re the new girl in town or the beast who calls it home.

Game Changer is a slow-burn, stand-alone romantic comedy with an emotional punch.

Buy the audiobook and spend the night with Poppy and Mac!

©2019 Sylvie Stewart (P)2019 Sylvie Stewart

Enjoyed this book

I really enjoyed this story about Poppy and Mac. Poppy is trying to prove to everyone she can make it in New York., and Angus just wants to be left alone. This book has everything you want in a book. You will not be disappointed.

A romance with sass and snarls

When you can listen to the banter a single narrator has with herself and decipher which Georgia woman is speaking, you know the audiobook is well-done. When you are laughing outloud and grunting along with the male love interest, you know the story is well-written. Poppy and Mac bring together her sass and his snarls in a story you'll love.

Broody blacksmith soft for the sunshine one

If you like broody alpha males and sassy southern women trying to prove themselves you’ll like this book.

Gets better as the story goes along.

This is listed as a romantic comedy but I honestly didn’t feel it was. There were a few times but mostly it seemed darker and more serious. That could be attributed to the male lead. He is a alpha male who is dark and broody. She refers to him as a dragon or King Kong multiple times. He says he doesn’t have a word limit a day but between you and me...I think he does. So getting his story out of him is like pulling teeth.

I enjoyed the sister, Iris, and a co worker, Naveed of Poppy. They both added some flair to the story. Even Bunny, Bobby Lee and Cookie were some nice additions.

This isn’t my first book by this author. I love her Carolina Series. This just seemed to reach not quite that high. The story was good and the characters had growth. The author did a good job relaying the intense attraction the two MC’s had for each other. I was saddened and irritated a few times while reading. Then I did get that big “O” of shock. I didn’t see that coming. This is a good story to me though not a rom com. I did listen to this on audio and Meg Price did a nice job.

Loved It!

Game Changer is a well written Rom-Com. Mac and Poppy's story is a great opposites attract. I loved their flirty slow burn story. Mac is such a great man, laconic, and thoughtful. Poppy is a lovely woman, smart, sassy, and hard worker. They share a sizzling chemistry. The story is told mostly from Poppy's POV. It would be great to have Mac's POV. The storyline is intriguing, fun, but also serious, and beautiful. Meg Price has a great voice, and a sexy male voice! I enjoyed it!

Great story to listen to

Great story, I loved the performance. Sometimes funny, sometimes emotional, romantic, steamy and even some serious things going on. Overall I loved it.

Loved this book!!

This is the second book I've read by this author. I love her work! Great storyline and awesome characters.

Loved all of it

I really enjoyed listening to this story. I really enjoyed the narrator. If you like romcoms, this one is for you.

Super fun rom-com with a side of southern sass!

I simply loved this hilarious, laugh-out-loud, opposites-attract romantic comedy! Poppy is quite the spitfire and truly amusing with her southern walk and talk, even though she’s downplaying her roots as she tries to secure a job at an up and coming magazine in NYC. She’s energetic, fun, and naïve in a good way… and just what catches the eye of Mac, the hot and sexy blacksmith. Mac is the polar opposite of Poppy, and prefers to be a recluse, out of the public eye, as he broods over his work and damaged past. Sparks fly when these two collide and it’s a rollercoaster of a ride as their relationship blooms, with added hiccups along the way, overcoming the obstacles to be together. On a side note…I had quite a few belly laughs from the iced tea vs sweet tea references… so funny! I really enjoyed the humor and storytelling of this author, and look forward to more of her work. A new to me narrator, Meg Price, hit it out of the park with her performance… nailing the accents as well as the sass and spunk of Poppy and the growly, brooding disposition of Mac. Her secondary voices were really well done too. Very fun listening experience!

entertaining

Some of this was sad due to human greed and other parts I found humorous . Lies, and betrayals with backstabbing were rampant. I enjoyed the journey. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a great job bringing the characters and story to life. The accents and expressions were great.