Beauty and the Mustache

A Philosophical Romance, Knitting in the City, Volume 4

By: Penny Reid

Narrated by: Joy Nash

This is a full-length novel, the fourth book in the Knitting in the City series.

There are three things you need to know about Ashley Winston: 1) She has six brothers and they all have beards, 2) She is a reader, and 3) She knows how to knit.

Former beauty queen Ashley Winston’s preferred coping strategy is escapism. She escaped her Tennessee small town, loathsome father, and six brothers eight years ago. Now she escapes life daily via her Amazon kindle one-click addiction.

However, when a family tragedy forces her to return home, Ashley can’t escape the notice of Drew Runous - local Game Warden, bear wrestler, philosopher, and everyone’s favorite guy. Drew’s irksome philosophizing in particular makes Ashley want to run for the skyscrapers, especially since he can’t seem to keep his exasperating opinions - or his soulful poetry, steadfast support, and delightful hands - to himself. Pretty soon the girl who wanted nothing more than the escape of the big city finds she’s lost her heart in small town Tennessee.

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I'm falling in love everytime

I love the book but I love the audiobook even more. Joy Nash made Ashley, Drew, and the brothers come alive and so in character. I have trouble differentiating which brother is talking since they sound the same sometimes. I have probably played this more than 5 times already because it helps me get through the mundane routine of lab research. It makes me sigh, laugh, blush, and cry so much, which to me signifies a great book (I bought the paperback, ebook, and audiobook). I read all the books and this one was my first audiobook. Currently collecting all of Penny Reid books and audiobooks.

Well butter my biscuit!

What did you love best about Beauty and the Mustache?

I loved the whitty humor in the midst of sorrow. Ashley and Dean are a fantastic couple whose banter back and forth were great! I loved the knitting group, they are an amazing set of friends. And her brothers! Loved them all and their redneck names.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beauty and the Mustache?

I can't say without giving away a major plot!

Which character – as performed by Joy Nash – was your favorite?

She did amazing with Ashley, the southern charm and accent she gave really made her come alive and made you want to be her friend.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Again, can't say without giving away the story.

Any additional comments?

I am going to read the other 2 books that I missed in this series.

I’m pretty sure Joy Nash should read ALL the books.

After listening to this book twice I decided to write a review. This narrator just melts me with her voice. I’ve already read this book and loved it. I didn’t think I could love it more, but this is one of those times when a performance really makes it special. Nash gives you the Tennessee accent in a way that makes you want to move there. Ashley is gorgeous and sexy and smart and funny. And I’m convinced while listening that she will always get the guy. However they are kept apart while she cares for her mother. It is that delicious kind of hurt that keeps you awake all night. And as the mystery of what is going on is unveiled, you see how amazing Drew is. What a delicious romance. This will always go on my re-read and re-listen list.

Wonderful!!

This story is about the relationship between Ashley and Drew. It is about family and friends, life and death. It made me laugh out loud and it also made me cry,

The narration by Joy Nash was great!
Highly recommend!!

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE POETRY

Beautiful modern day romance. This is very different but still that funny edge. Penny is fabulous and the narrator is phenomenal.