Never Have I Ever

De: Lauren Blakely

Narrado por: Amanda Ronconi, Jason Clarke

What happens when two frenemies can't stop pushing each other's buttons? Find out in this tender, laugh-out-loud-funny romance from number-one New York Times best-selling author Lauren Blakely, available in audio first!

Never Have I Ever been so infuriated by a man I wanted to kiss.

They say opposites attract, but I beg to differ. Combust is more like it. Because every single time I talk to Zach Nolan, I see red.

The too-good-looking, too-smart, too-effortlessly-charming single dad who works down the hall from me has turned getting under my skin into a sport. Call it the battle of wits between the wedding planner and the divorce attorney.

Trouble is, when we’re forced into closer quarters, planning an engagement party for our best friends, I start to see his other sides.

And I fear I’m falling for the enemy.

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I’m not out to make friends. My goals are simple - fight till the end for my clients, and my family.

The last thing I need is a vibrant, outgoing, snarky, and surprisingly big-hearted wedding planner to spend my precious free time with...except, watching Piper bond with my daughter just might break down the cinder block walls I’ve built around my heart these last few years.

Second chances don’t come around for guys like me...or do they?

©2019 Lauren Blakely (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.

A Defiance of Second Best

Overall 5 stars
Performance 5 stars*
Story 4.5 stars

This was such a fantastic listen! Never Have I Ever was such a great blend of funny, sexy, and heartfelt moments. It has all the classic Lauren Blakely romcom laughs, but it also has some very tender and emotional scenes too. This story has a little bit of everything, from enemies to lovers, to single parent, to forced proximity.

I loved Zach and Piper! Their playful back and forth heightened the sexual tension between them so deliciously. Truthfully, I wouldn't have minded if they stayed in the enemies/frenemies zone longer! Events in their pasts have left them feeling vulnerable and guarded, but as they each open themselves up to possibility, those defenses drop and it really is beautiful. I appreciated so much that our characters were mature adults who (for the most part) spoke openly and honestly about what they wanted and desired. They don't play games and there isn't a whole lot of angst or unnecessary drama. Zach is always a father first, and I loved that the happiness of his children was always his top priority. His relationship with Henry and Lucy was so sweet, especially his bond with Lucy. Girl Power! The scene between Lucy, Zach, and Piper at the end warmed my heart so much and was beyond perfect. I'm not usually the biggest fan of the deceased spouse trope, but Blakely handled it so realistically and beautifully that I couldn't not root for Piper and Zach.

Jason Clarke and Amanda Ronconi were amazing! I was so impressed by their versatility and ability to convey so much emotion in their performances. This is my first time hearing Amanda Ronconi, but what a treat it was! This audiobook couldn't have been more perfectly cast! I think my only minor issue with the audio overall is that there seemed to be some static or fuzziness when both narrators spoke loudly or emphatically. Almost like they were too close to the microphone? I'm not sure what caused it, but it made their words not as clear. It didn't detract from the story, but was something that I noticed.

Never Have I Ever felt a little more serious than some of Lauren Blakely's lighter romcoms, but it's definitely worth the credit! You don't want to miss this heartwarming love story!

Never have I ever not loved a Lauren Love Story!

Never have I ever not loved a Lauren Blakley Love Story! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic's Read

When Piper (a wedding planner) and Zach (a divorce attorney) first meet they are like fire but have mutual friends and come to know each other closely. Zach is happily married and Piper is career focused. Fast forward a few years and now they share a floor in the same office building and see each other a lot. Zach's life has changed so much and now he is a single daddy. When they are thrown together as Best Man and Maid of Honor wheat else is there to do.. but fall for each other.

I loved this sweet love story with the super sweet HEA.

wonderful

Loved this story. it was so emotional for me at times I could feel my eyes fill with tears! I love story's with kids no matter who they belong to. And the narration was fantastic! I would definitely recommend this listen!

Second Chance Romance

Loved it...slow build second chance romance without the any intense drama. Glad I finally got to listening to this one!

Worth the Listen!

I love this author, and when I saw Never Have I Ever on the Love Package books I knew I had to listen. This was a great read and I would recommend it to everyone. There is a complete story here, not just hot, hot, hot. The man is respectful of the woman and I liked that. It was fun, funny, and cute. I wish there were a lot more romance books like this one. The narrators were wonderful and added to the story. I happily give it Five Stars and recommend this to anyone who wants a great, sweet story about love. Plus, there is the heat, do not worry.