Butterfly Bayou

The Butterfly Bayou Series, Book 1

By: Lexi Blake

Narrated by: Jessica Almasy

New York Times best-selling author Lexi Blake is back with an all-new heartwarming, small-town contemporary romance series set against the spicy southern backdrop of Louisiana's Butterfly Bayou.

Life in Dallas took a tragic turn for nurse practitioner Lila Daley. In need of a fresh start, she retreats to Papillon, Louisiana, a tiny town on the bayou. Sure, she's greeted by a gator, finds herself in the middle of golf cart wars, and unwittingly adopts a scruffy dog - but Lila remains undaunted. She's focused on running the town's medical clinic, but fitting into the quirky community is harder than she imagined.

As a single dad, Sheriff Armie LaVigne embraces routine. But there is nothing routine about the town’s newest resident. Lila is a gorgeous fish out of water, and he's ready to catch her. In fact, in no time at all, Armie knows Lila is the woman for him, and he plans to win her heart. But when the past threatens their happiness, Armie will have to decide if he has the courage to trust Lila enough to find a true happily-ever-after.

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Riveting

Lexi Blake is off to a good start with her latest series based in Papillon, Louisiana also known as Butterfly Bayou. Her writing was descriptive and I could easily imagine myself in the Bayou particularly since it is an area that I would love to visit. Jessica Almasy did an outstanding job with the narration of this story.

I had a hard time warming to nurse practitioner Lila Daley initially. I know she had just been through a traumatic event which had almost cost her everything, but it wasn’t just that. She appeared standoffish and judgmental and I couldn’t picture her living successfully in the little town on the bayou. Single dad and Sheriff Armie LaVigne was easier to relate too.

Fitting into the quirky community without ruffling feathers is going to be difficult, but her sister Lisa is there to lend a hand and if only she would let him, so would Armie and his adorable and sassy daughter Noelle. There were times that my heart just about broke for all that Lila, Armie and Noelle have been through .The relationship between Armie and Noelle was heartwarming and I loved their interaction and obvious love for one another.

I found myself frustrated by both Lila and Armie’s behaviour on numerous occasion and wanted to yell at them both. However although it was a very rocky road, I was cheering when they finally got the happily ever after that they both deserved.
Of course the appearance of Otis the alligator led to some humorous moments throughout the story, the quirkiness of Papillon and the people who call it home added to my overall enjoyment of Butterfly Bayou and I can’t wait to learn more about Zep Guidry in particular.

Although this is not my most favourite book from Lexi Blake, it has certainly whetted my appetite for what’s to come on the bayou and I am excited to read the next book in the series .

Better than I expected

This story has depth, great character development, quirky friends and family, and the narrator was amazing! Definitely listening to next in the series.

Fantabulous

I wish I could give more than a 5 star rating! GREAT READ!!! Absaloutley recommend

Great Story, missed Ryan West Narrating.

Was hesitant about the narrator, but ended up loving the story. Narrator was difficult to follow a lot of the time, but hopefully will get better the more she does!

Wonderful!

I have come to absolutely love this series and look forward to more from this author!

You'll find Noel's story in Submission Impossible

Female narrator was good but would have much rather have had a male too

Loving the start to this series

I enjoyed this story very much. After a traumatic incident sent Lila to live in her sisters quirky Louisiana town, she wasnt expected to fall in love or even like with the small town. When she connects with the hunky sheriff and his teenage daughter, she finds that everything in life happens for a reason. Unfortunately, a repeat of her past trauma may be too much for her to bear. This story got so wrapped up in Lila, Noelle, and Armie that I thought we completely forgot the danger afoot..thankfully it was not forgotten. The story is very well rounded. The character development was slow and clear. The connection between Lila and the citizens of Pappion, La took time to cultivate and develop and the author ensured that everyone were secondary characters and just as important as the main. You got wrapped up in the story and found yourself routing Lila, Armie, and Noelle to come together as the family they were meant to be. This is a great start to the series.

Great little romance!!

Loved this little romance. Kinda felt like life was kicking Lila's butt a little too unrealisticly, but I also think that helped her to grow and change into the person she really needed/wanted to be!!

Great book

Fantastic story full of emotion. I love Lila and Armmie and all of the other characters and I can't wait to see
what happens in book 2. Excellent narration.

Awesome Book!

Incredible book, a must read! Lexi Blake delivers again, can't wait to read the next book.