Love Unwritten

Lakefront Billionaires, Book 2

De: Lauren Asher

Narrado por: Noah B. Perez, Vanessa Edwin

Rafael

Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic who writes love songs.

I'm a struggling workaholic who could inspire a hundred breakup albums.

On paper, we have nothing in common except for my son.

For eight months, I avoid her until our summer trip.

Fourteen days. Two islands. And one nanny I shouldn't be attracted to.

Spending time with Ellie is expected, but enjoying her company?

That isn't part of our travel plans.

After my divorce, I swore to protect my heart at all costs.

Even if it means breaking hers in the process.

***Ellie

What's worse than working for a grumpy single dad?

Admitting that I once had a secret crush on him in high school.

Thankfully, Rafael Lopez and I have changed since we graduated from Wisteria High.

He is a billionaire with a company to run and a child to take care of.

I'm an unemployed songwriter he hired to watch his son and teach music.

We coexist without any issues until a vacation changes everything.

Lines blur and old feelings for Rafael return with a vengeance as I face a new dilemma.

Being his son's nanny is one thing, but wishing for more?

Sounds like a heartbreak song waiting to be written.

©2024 Lauren Asher (P)2024 Lauren Asher

I adored this one!!!

Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic whose dreams of being a professional songwriter were crushed in a heartbreaking way. She went back home and started teaching music for her stepfather. That's where she meets Nico Lopez... and his dad, Rafael. Well, not really as she had a humongous crush on him in high school. It's not like he even remembers her. He needs a nanny for his son, who's dealing with a genetic condition that will eventually diminish his ability to see in a radical way. They bonded through their love of music and Formula 1. 
Rafael has been tolerating this bubbly woman in his house because he will do anything for Nico. He's jaded and grumpy and dealing with his ex-wife constantly disappointing their son is taking its toll. Nico wants to travel - Hawaii specifically - and he wants Ellie to go with them and won't take no for an answer. 
14 days. 2 islands. 1 suite. They shouldn't be feeling those feelings. They shouldn't care so much. He's the boss. She's the nanny. He wrote off love forever. She writes love songs. 
I had fallen in love with Rafa and Nico in Love, Redesigned and I was waiting impatiently for their story. All I can say is all the stars!  
I love a grumpy single dad and Rafa is one for the books. When Ellie starts peeling off the guarding layers around his heart, you fall in love with him right along with her. His story is heartbreaking. His love for his son is beautiful and touching.
Ellie has demons of her own and it's swoon worthy how Rafa goes to bat for her without ever taking away her agency. 
I won't say more to avoid spoilers but I loved that the Prom King and Nico found their star.
Narrated duet style and wow. I absolutely adore Vanessa Edwin and her tone of voice and how melodious she sounds fits Ellie to a T. She's sassy, funny, vulnerable. Perfection! Noah B. Perez has wowed me ever since the first time I heard him and now he's a one-click buy for me. He nailed his performance as Rafa, a broken man who deserves  the world. All the stars! 

A love story without an end

Some books give you the feels. Others touch your heart. Very few touch your soul. And then there’s Love Unwritten. The trifecta.
When you add to a wonderful story the amazing talent of Vanessa Edwin and Noah B. Perez, the outcome can only be perfect. And make me cry. Well, I guess that was to be expected.

Rafa hired Ellie as Nico’s nanny. He doesn’t seem to like her much, from her clothes to her joy. It takes away the dark clouds hanging around him sometimes. And he just doesn’t know what to do with that. Noah was spot-on with the annoyed, workaholic, growly side of Rafael, but also in the loving, vulnerable moments where you just want to hug him.

Ellie had a crush on Rafa back in high school, when he was the bigger-than-life football player and she was the quiet band geek. And he may be grumpy, but she won’t be putting up with him. Vanessa was perfection. The love, the tenderness, the joy in her voice, as well as the doubt and her own vulnerability that she turns into strength. I can’t imagine a better Ellie.

The way they love Nico was heartwarming. Their interactions and how they don’t want to go there while at the same time not being able to deny the pull between them… I know there’s no image, but I didn’t need one with the voices of these two narrators. You can feel the tension, the longing, the I-want-it-so-much-but-I-can’t-have-it.

A trip with Nico to Hawaii is the perfect way to finally wonder “what if” as they share secrets and scars in the dead of night. The emotions in their voices really got to me, and I found myself crying and smiling and smiling through tears. They played with my emotions like Ellie plays her guitar. And it was beautiful.

Ellie and Rafa's perceived flaws—physical and otherwise—made them unique. And perfect for each other. And Noah and Vanessa hugged me with their voices and embodied the notion that, whatever comes, love really can be all, defeat all, and conquer all.

Rafa and Ellie’s story is a love song without an end, just like their love for each other. Just like my love for this audiobook. Because I know I’ll get back to it from time to time.

Love

I absolutely loved Rafa and Ellie’s story, it was such a nice continuation of the Lakefront series. There is something special about books where characters can “see” each other. I loved how much Rafa opened up to Ellie and accepted Ellie. Beautifully written.

This book

I really enjoyed this one a lot! It’s so far my fav Lauren Asher book! I dream to have a cute family like they do at the end!!

10/10

Honestly I haven’t read a book in 3 years saw this book and something about it made me want to read it but I haven’t dyslexia, so I decided to download this app to listen and read. NOW I CANT STOP READING BOOKS.! UGHHH THIS BOOK HAVES CHANGED MY IDEA OF READING!!!

So good!

A book full of feelings and fantastic characters. That is what Love Unwritten is! It's my first book by Lauren Asher and it's definitely not going to be my last. Talk about a swoony single dad romance! This is it! Rafael needed a nanny. Ellie was a songwriter, burned by her best friend by stealing the credit for her songs and is now looking for employment. What could be a better fit? Ellie immediately took to Rafael's son, Nico and was loving her job, not only for the child, but Rafael was her high school crush. Now as she seems him as an adult, she wonders why his temperament is so stern and grumpy. Trying to break the walls down is more than difficult. This is a slow burn, complex story of love, trust and passion. Rafael is a tough nut, and I loved each scene as the cracks began to open. Ellie has a huge heart and her love pours out of her. She is a beacon even when she's down. And Nico, he stole every time he spoke. Loved him through thick and thin. This emotionally powered story is fantastic and I am so glad I have had the chance to listen.

Noah B Perez and Vanessa Edwin are our storytellers and what a story they tell. Perez is the grumpy billionaire, and he plays him perfectly. Pulling out all the stops with both English and Spanish, he brings out all the feelings Rafael was having. Edwin is amazing and as Ellie she transformed into her. She was hurt by her friend, flirty with Rafa and playful with Nico. Loved these two, perfectly cast and enjoyed their performance.

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Idk even know what to say other than. Read this!!!! It was amazing!!! Seriously loved this book. I’m at a loss to describe how much I loved Nico, Ellie and Rafa! Rafa’s healing journey was beautifully written. Lauren Asher knocked it out of the ballpark with this one. I just loved this book. Dare I say it is my Favorite Lauren Asher book!! Simply amazing. 🥹🥹🥹🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

What stood out? Everything!

Love Unwritten is the slowest burn of all romances BUT when the spice hits BOY does she hit!! Rafael and Ellie’s love story is so complex and emotional. Rafael is a single dad with a big heart but doesn’t trust easily. Or at all for that matter. Ellie is the sunshine to his darkest days. She also happens to be his son Nico’s Nanny. The two have a close relationship.

I’m obsessed with story, with Rafa and Ellie, Nico, the animals Rafael loves to rescue, the push and pull these two have, AHHH I loved every part of Love Unwritten and the narrators were wonderful!!

Rafa is My New Book Boyfriend!!

Love Unwritten is the second book Lakefront Billionaire series. Ellie Sinclair had a crush on Rafael Lopez in high school and now she is his nanny to a Rafael’s son! This book gave me the 5 star feelings I needed!

Tropes:
🩷 Single Dad x Nanny
🩷 Grumpy x Sunshine
🩷 Summer Trip/Beach Vibes
🩷 Good Disability/Mental Health Rep
🩷 Songwriter Heroine
🩷 Billionaire Hero

Ellie and Rafa’s love story was gorgeous, romantic and the chemistry was perfection! Ellie was hired to be Nino’s nanny and to give him music lessons. The relationship between Ellie and Nino was more like mother and son. Rafa and Ellie’s relationship was slower in development, but was equally compelling. I love the little romantic things that Rafa did to show his feelings for Ellie as they grew. He denied his feelings until he couldn’t. Ellie was so patient with Rafa! Both characters have trauma that they had work through, and both found comfort and a safe place with each other. Nino is a great child character who had a purpose. The mental health and disability representation was done well. The character growth and pacing of the plot was done well. The story and romance didn’t lag. There is no third act break up as they did not let the conflict derail their love story. I listened to the audiobook, and Vanessa Edwin and Noah B. Perez did a fantastic job narrating. This is duet narration, so Vanessa Edwin narrated the female perspectives and Noah B. Perez narrated the all of the male perspectives. This did not detract but enhanced the story! I would absolutely recommend reading Love Unwritten in audiobook format!

TW: childhood abuse, cutting, childhood food insecurity, compulsive eating, absentee parent, degenerative eye disease

This book had me crying by the end

I loved Lauren Asher’s other books so I’m not surprised to love this one as well. The duel narration was *chefs kiss* & the story was amazingly sweet!