Text 'Yes' If You Love Me

By: Toye Lawson Brown

Narrated by: Rose O'Toole

Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Nikki Graham's career revolved around computers, which was great since she considered herself an introvert. The loner trait was not because she had social anxieties, but because the things she saw as a child made her fearful of relationships.

Logan Sloan grew up in a loving home with hardworking parents who owned a successful restaurant. That led him to want to become a chef and own a restaurant one day. To complete his dream, it meant he had to give up a chunk of his private life to manage his restaurant. That was until the day his computer died, and he texted a message to the wrong number.

©2017 BooksbyToye (P)2017 TLB publishing and Toye Lawson Brown

Left a lot to be desired

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

This was the first book by Ms. Brown that I have listened to and I was really hoping for more. More character development, more depth to the relationships, just...more. Nikki had a horrible childhood and an even worse mother, if you can call Judith that. Nikki is an introvert , afraid to delve too deeply into any relationship, preferring computers instead. Until Logan, a restaurant owner with computer problems accidentally calls her instead of regular support. With her friend Gayle's prodding, Nikki ends up helping him and the sparks fly. But, between her insecurities and Gayle's interference, their relationship stumbles along. It was sometimes so annoying I wanted to shake Nikki and slap Gayle. Some of the other people we meet, or hear about, never really amount to more than a shallow chapter that tells you nothing. And then, at the end of the book, all's well with the world, everybody loves everybody else and please, not necessary. Why was Logan's mother so against Nikki then suddenly loves her? How do you remain best friends with someone who is so manipulative and a nasty? Why...the list goes on.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

The story needed to have the characters be more than one dimensional. The day Logan took Nikki to make childhood memories was just so shallow, but a wonderful opportunity to write it more intimately for their relationship. The race issue was brought up as one of the central themes, but never really brought out and really discussed, just danced around. We have a horrible confrontation between Judith and Nikki, then no more interaction unless it's just someone talking about her. How could Nikki not know that Kendra had 2 other sisters? Why does Logan ask Nikki if he's too large for her when they are making love the second time???? Not asked at all at the first? All of a sudden Nikki's father is wanting to be close to her? Where is the background to help me believe this story?

Have you listened to any of Rose O'Toole’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to any of Ms. O'Toole's other performances, but she can hold her own with the other narrators I have listened to. I will be looking for more of her books to listen to.

Was Text 'Yes' If You Love Me worth the listening time?

If I had previously read this book, i would not have listened to it.

Any additional comments?

The saving grace for this book was Ms. O'Toole's professional narration. Even without a lot to work with, she was able to bring a real sense of reality to all the characters. Her intonations for the different people was excellent, and, in spite of a few hiccups in a couple of chapters, they didn't detract from the storyline, the writing did enough of that.

Text 'yes"

Where does Text 'Yes' If You Love Me rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The voices were well done but the story line was just ok.

Would you be willing to try another book from Toye Lawson Brown? Why or why not?

There were some grammatical errors, based on that and Nikki being frustrating I would possibly try another book by the author, only if the description sounds interesting.

What does Rose O'Toole bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She brought the characters to life!

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

When Logan wouldn't give up on Nikki

Any additional comments?

It is worth listening to!

Good but could be better

Narration was okay. Story wasn’t very romantic. I love the tension caused by their differences. I’m always looking for that heart pounding- can’t put it down romance - this wasn’t it but it was a good BWWM story.

PROFORMANCE

Story = Great Narrator=HOTMESS IDK who suggested her, but she WAS NOT the RIGHT person.

Frustration...Frustration...Frustration

I wanted to like to story but I couldn't. I had high hoped for Nikki & Logan. Stopped with 2 hrs. 34 mins. left. Nikki, Logan, Gayle and others just got on my nerves.

I get that Nikki had a rough childhood and a b**ch of mother. I get that it can effect your adult life. But I got tired of her boo hooing it and hiding away. So desperate for a friend she would allow her friend Gayle to treat her so badly. With friends like that I would rather be alone. Nikki needs therapy.

Logan was a jerk. In the beginning he says he can't date her because she's not his "type" and accidentally told her so. Sleeps with her because he can't stop thinking about her then disappears with no explanation to her. After rereading the reviews I know more troubles happen and then everything is all better in the end. Blah.

There were some formatting issues. Sentences being repeated over and over I had to fast forward to get past them. With the narrator I heard every swallow and lip licking which was distracting.

Needs to be recorded

The narrator reads in several spots in the story. It is very distracting and sounds like a old record with scratches.

YES....to thè book

this is a terrific romance. .with strong interest other. great book Ms. Brown. I would like hear more òf your storytelling.

What happened?

This would likely be a better read than listen. I enjoyed the story, and the narration was fine. But throughout the book sections, that obviously were bloopers and should of been edited out, kept showing up. Then the same sentences would be repeated reflecting the do-over. It was really annoying and extremely unprofessional.

Disfunction & confusion all around!

Seven & half hours of stupid. I don't have enough patience to dissect this book. Instead I'll say lots of THERAPY along with cutting off a few people would have worked wonders for Nikki.

Odd book, but Ms. O'toole did a good job reading

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Grammar took away from the book and the dialog was at times cheesy.

Would you ever listen to anything by Toye Lawson Brown again?

I'll try it.

Which character – as performed by Rose O'Toole – was your favorite?

Nikki and Gail!

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Perhaps, if the dialog was better. The grammatical errors took away from the overall enjoyment of the book.