Pumpkin Spice and Not So Nice

De: Becky Monson

Narrado por: Stefanie Kay

If I were ever to write a memoir, it would be titled, Jenna Peterson’s Guide to Dating Emotionally Unavailable Men. I’m like a professional at it. I’m so good, I can take any dysfunctional man and turn him into Prince Charming, just in time for him to dump me and then go on to marry the next woman he dates. I’m about ready to give up on loving real men and focus on lusting over fictional men in the Turkish dramas I can’t stop devouring.

But then...I find a mysterious 50-dollar bill with a handwritten note on it that was donated to my family’s pumpkin patch by accident. And wouldn’t you know it, the mystery man it belongs to is emotionally unavailable, albeit freakishly attractive. I keep telling myself to walk away, but there’s something about Aidan St. Claire that makes me want to unravel all his secrets. All I know is he sure can heat up the cozy fall nights. I can’t help but think that maybe this time I’ll get to keep Prince Charming for myself.

Grab your pumpkin spice latte and cozy up with the newest romantic comedy from USA Today best-selling author Becky Monson!

©2022 Becky Monson (P)2022 Becky Monson

Good clean rom-com

What a cute book! And very cleverly written as the main character is learning more about herself as she falls for the guy. Also, her family is totally quirky and fun! The narrator also did an excellent job.

Adorable and Pumpkin-y!

As a dark romance reader I still loved this story! Adorable and funny female character who ends up finding herself and love while working at her families pumpkin patch!

Ok but confusing & sometimes tedious

the story was ok cute at times but there was a lot of repetition. The romance is such a slow burn it drags. Also, I wasn't a fan of the FMC, she is whiney. abboying and too confident (boardering on conceited). my biggest problem was that there was a LOT of internal dialog (I think) and the narrator never distinguished between what was said aloud vs. what was just thoughts. This made for a very confusing read. I wish I had grabbed the kindle version instead.

Awesome fall read

This one took a turn that I really didn’t expect. I so rarely see this in this genre, and it was such a pleasant surprise of self discovery. I adored the characters and Becky Monson is truly a gifted writer. Putting this one on my favorites list.

Cozy Fall Romance with Heart 🍁🍁🍁

This book was the perfect fall listen sweet, cozy, and full of pumpkin-patch charm. I loved the way the story flipped expectations: one character seemed to have it all figured out, but as the story unfolded, she went through genuine self-discovery that felt both real and touching. The romance was playful and warm, with plenty of cute moments that made me smile.

The narrator did a fantastic job carrying both voices. At first, I wasn’t sure about the male character’s voice, but by about the tenth chapter I was completely sold and fully invested. The performance brought the humor and sweetness to life without ever feeling over the top.

The story itself was well structured with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and it surprised me with moments of depth I didn’t expect from a light seasonal rom-com. If you’re looking for a fun fall adventure with a touch of heart and self-reflection, this is a perfect pick.

Amazing narrator, and cute story

I love this narrator. She did an amazing job. Brought everything to life! Very cute story absolutely worth the listen!

Very cute story

I liked this story a lot. Cute. Never read anything by this author. But will read more.

Such a cute story

Rating: 5⭐️| Spice: Closed Door| Audio: 5🎙️
Audio Length: 6h and 19mins

Pumpkin Spice and Not so Nice is a companion book to Jennifer Peel’s book, A Pumpkin and a Patch.

Jenna Peterson has a history of falling for emotionally unavailable men, so when a mysterious note leads her to Aidan St. Claire—stoic, guarded, and frustratingly attractive—she knows she should walk away. Instead, a fake dating arrangement pulls them together, and soon Jenna is questioning if this time she’s found someone worth the risk.

Jenna is quirky, unlucky in love, and often caught between her chaotic family and her own insecurities, but she does grow wiser as the story goes on. Aidan is the classic grump—closed-off, mysterious, and not very communicative—which makes his connection with Jenna awkward at times, but adds to the opposites-attract charm.

This book is full of fall vibes, small-town pumpkin patch fun, and chaotic family antics. The fake dating twist, cozy autumn setting, and heartwarming epilogue tied everything together, making for a charming slow burn romance. Definitely a must add to your TBR!

🎧Audio Notes🎧
The audiobook narration by Stefanie Kay was super fun. She gave the best immersive experience for a one-POV read. As an avid audiobook listener, I know dual and duet narration are sought after but don’t knock this one off your list cause Stefanie delivered a wonderful performance.

Great Book for traveling

My Mom and I are often in the car driving to see family. It is great to have clean, witty, and sweet romance novels to listen to together. I do not have to worry about a minor hearing what is playing through the sound system. We loved this book. I thought we might not finish it before we got home. But traffic was nonexistent and we still had an hour left to listen to. If we had not missed the dog so much, we might have sat in the driveway to finish it. Instead we just finished it in the house.

Cute

This was a cute and quick little Fall love story. There was no spice, but it was still a good story.