Just What I Needed

Need You Series, Book 2

De: Lorelei James

Narrado por: Lidia Dornet, Roger Wayne

Trinity Carlson might be having the worst day ever. And that was before she started drinking in a dive bar, right across from her ex and his new girlfriend. So when she finally decides enough is enough, she grabs hold of a hot blond stranger and gives him the kiss of his life.

Walker Lund never expected that a chance at love would hit him right on the mouth. Since the moment his brother decided to settle down, Walker has been dodging his family's hopes that he'll do the same. He's never been interested in following in anyone's footsteps. But when he discovers his sexy assailant has given him a fake name and number, he suddenly finds himself in the mood for a little hot pursuit.

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Just what I needed!!!

I love all of Lorelei James’ stories! I find myself laughing, crying, and always eagerly anticipating the next page.

Sweet romance

I gave this four stars because it was a very slow build up (a good slow as the relationship was able to grow from insta to deeper forming roots along the way) but the end was rushed. This low angst story was able to squeeze a few years from me. The back and forth banter was humorous and unique. Overall, I loved the narrators voices, they are fitting for the characters ages. The animation in their voices and alternate character voice were fitting to the characters themselves.

I recommend this book for those who like sweet low angst reads.

Toxic or Tortured artist?

I mostly enjoyed this book, but as the book went on, I really disliked the MFC. I also disliked the reference to depression and mental health issues, which seems to be the rationale for the MFC's behavior and seemed to gloss over and excuse her treatment of the MMC. Seemed more toxic than tortured artist. Narration was good, and had a HEA.

Almost What I Needed

Although there were some sweet and extremely amusing moments, I thought that Trinity and Walker acted a bit too immature for their reported ages (30 & 31). At first, it was enjoyable listening as they slowly got to know each other, but the humor got bogged down by self doubts and insecurity.

Trinity (and Walker to a lesser degree), had major emotional baggage from their childhoods which could have been resolved through therapy. Walker felt unappreciated and ignored by his large & loving family, yet he did not stand up for himself. I was relieved that Walker wasn't the typical rich alpha jerk but disappointed that he didn't appreciate his many blessings (good health, financial security, family support).

While sympathetic to Trinity for loosing in the parental lottery, she allowed friends, family and strangers to intimidate, insult and degrade her feelings and talent. Trinity had mild mental health issues that she choose to ignore, which was sad and dangerous. Also I like when the author makes a character full-figured but would really love if that woman embraced her curves rather than whined about being bigger than a toothpick.

The best moment of this book was when Walker's mom Silka ripped Trinity's step-monster into shreds. Go Silka! I had to rewind and listen several times, while I laughed and cheered.

Because I believe Lorelei James is an incredibly gifted writer, I almost felt like she was trying too hard to make Walker & Trinity quirky and off beat. The extended Lund family makes an interesting background for this series; it was refreshing to have a wealthy family depicted as caring and socially responsible.

Best in series so far

Walker and Trinity make a most interesting and unique pair. The chemistry of their characters is great- almost too much build up but lots of anticipation. More depth into the Walker clan. The cousins behaved at times like jerks Though not as bad as Trinity’s father and step mom, but Mom Selka is a great character. Hope to see more of her and Ward as well. The narration was pretty good except in the scene with the gallery owner where Walker’s voice became very high pinched and the gallery owner sounded more like Walker. Not sure what the whole piano delivery at end had to do with anything but maybe I missed something. Hope to see more of this couple in future books.