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The Leblanc Brothers
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Samantha Brentmoor
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Teddy Hamilton
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Layla Hagen
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I love my job. So, when a grumpy grouch wants to shut us down, I’m ready for the fight of my life. I was heading for serious career burnout until my dream job came true. Making pralines for a living has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. So, it comes as quite a shock when I find out that the owner wants to shut down the LeBlanc-Broussard confectionery because it’s not profitable. My hope is that I can win him over. Once he realizes how integral the confectionery is to the city, to the very makeup of New Orleans he’s bound to agree, right?
Wrong.
Xander LeBlanc is a grump, and it’s questionable whether he has a heart at all! Though I’m ashamed to admit I was blindsided by how hot he is — definitely a 10+. Unfortunately, his personality is a zero. All he’s concerned about are profits and not the charitable work the business is known for.
But suddenly, Xander begins to show up at various events we sponsor. When he arrives at the children’s hospital where I hand out treats during the holiday season, I see an entirely new side to him when he starts playing The Grinch for the kids! When he takes me home later that evening things between us escalate. He confesses that he's been attracted to me from day one and let’s just say, the man has hot skills in bed.
But the inevitable closing of the confectionary still weighs heavy on my mind and I don’t know if I can separate the two. Can I love a man who wants to take away the only joy I have in life? But the bigger question is…
Can I melt the ice around his heart and find my way inside it for longer than a few nights?
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Landon Connor is a man of many talents - all business magazines agree on that. My family calls me a workaholic, but being driven and career-focused is what turned me into a hotshot CEO. I have good reasons for keeping my personal life on hold. Then Maddie Jennings walks into my life and makes me question all my choices. Maddie says she hasn't met anyone like me before, and hopes she never will again. Good. I can't stand the thought of anyone else getting the reactions I do out of her when I boss her around, when I stand just a little too close.
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Totally awesome!!!
- By Leozpride on 05-10-18
By: Layla Hagen
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Promise Me Forever
- By: Layla Hagen
- Narrated by: Jacob Morgan, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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As a divorced single father, I live by three rules: Make sure every day my daughter, Paisley, knows she’s number one in my life. No matter what, keep contact with my cheating ex-wife to a minimum, and turn Maxwell Wineries into a legacy that keeps Paisley set for life. When I hire Lexi to look after my daughter, I realize I need another rule: Don’t pursue Paisley’s nanny. But even if I had that rule it wouldn’t matter. Because I'm breaking it already.
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Wow! Tate & Lexi’s Sweet & Sexy Story ...
- By B. Roscoe on 11-02-21
By: Layla Hagen
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Irresistible, Captivating, Forever
- The Bennett Series, Books 1-3
- By: Layla Hagen
- Narrated by: Nelson Hobbs, Kasha Kensington, Carly Robins, and others
- Length: 24 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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My new client is trouble. From the moment I step into his office, he makes it clear that he wants me. I am the marketing consultant for his jewelry empire. Daydreaming about the hot CEO is definitely not on my to-do list. Neither is doing said CEO. But he breaks down all my defenses, until I'm ready to break all the rules for him, and I discover that it's all more fun if it's forbidden. But what happens when we get caught?
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wow. book 1- narrator choice is key
- By Lori L Thomas on 12-22-22
By: Layla Hagen
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Stolen Kisses
- A Grumpy-Sunshine Romance
- By: Layla Hagen
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Maxine Mitchell
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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I’m a no-nonsense man. As the head of a business empire, I have to be. I’m logical, cut-throat, and don’t believe in cheesy things like marriage and happy ever afters. But when my best friend asks me to be Best Man, I can't say no. En route to the wedding, I get stuck at the airport when my flight is delayed, and this obnoxious woman sits next to me. Not only does she keep drinking champagne even though she obviously can’t hold her liquor, but she seems determined to push every single one of my buttons.
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Great narration for a great book
- By Jackie Wright on 04-24-25
By: Layla Hagen
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Unveiled Desires
- Iron Shield MC, Book 1
- By: J. Wine
- Narrated by: Stephanie Rose, Alexander Cendese
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Fresh out of a failed marriage, Grace doubts she'll ever trust again. But Sabre is determined to claim her—along with her unborn baby—as his own.
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Overall good story!
- By Kindle Customer on 05-18-25
By: J. Wine
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Love Fast
- By: Louise Bay
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Samantha Brentmoor
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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I never thought I’d be a runaway bride. But when it came down to it, I just couldn’t marry the wrong man. So, I ran. And somehow, I ended up in Star Falls, Colorado—stranded, no luggage, no plan—in a wedding dress with a past I’d rather forget. Fate lands me in the only available rental in town, a cozy little cabin… right next door to Byron Miller, the brooding billionaire who wants nothing to do with me. Or this town.
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Rosie and Byron
- By vic on 05-28-25
By: Louise Bay
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Lost in Us
- Lost Series, Book 1
- By: Layla Hagen
- Narrated by: Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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After Serena's boyfriend of six years abruptly leaves her, she indulges in mountains of chocolate. When that doesn't mend her broken heart, her friends convince her that a night out is just what the doctor ordered. That night she meets James. The encounter is breathtaking. Electrifying. And best not repeated. James is a man who has amassed a fortune by taking risks. He's charming, seductive, and looking for fun. He's the exact opposite of Serena. But sometimes opposites attract. Sometimes they give in to burning passion. But are they meant for each other?
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Don’t mislead
- By Daniel Parrott on 12-21-18
By: Layla Hagen
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The Trouble with Whiskey: Dare Whiskey
- The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch, Book 1
- By: Melissa Foster
- Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood, Jacob Morgan
- Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Years after losing one of their best friends to a dare gone wrong, Devlin “Dare” Whiskey continues to live up to his name, endlessly testing fate, while Billie Mancini buried the best parts of herself. Billie is beautiful and tough, and battling demons Dare has no idea exist. But Dare is done watching her pretend to be something she’s not and takes on his most important challenge yet—showing the woman he loves that some dares are worth the risk.
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Quite the story.
- By Sarah on 05-25-23
By: Melissa Foster
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You're the One
- By: Layla Hagen
- Narrated by: Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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It all starts as pretend. To everyone else, Hunter is the most powerful man in New York. Respected by his associates and feared by his competitors. But to me? He's just my best friend. my sexy-as-hell best friend. It was easy to agree to help him fake a romance. After all, who knows him like I do? Convincing his tight-knit family takes a little more: An unexpected kiss that makes my skin sizzle, my knees go weak. Before I know it, our banter turns to flirting and Hunter's hell-bent on charming me. On our first night together, we barely keep our hands off each other.
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This was boring
- By Cielo on 09-23-20
By: Layla Hagen
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Sway
- Landry Family Series, Book 1
- By: Adriana Locke
- Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Wen Ross
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Alison Baker is over love. Relationships are great. But peace? That’s priceless. The only way to get and keep a calm existence is to stay away from men. This is especially true for wealthy, charming, powerful men like her ex-husband. Then she meets Barrett Landry. He looks dapper standing in front of her in a suit, taking a glass of champagne off her serving tray. He pushes but she pulls. He asks questions. She tries desperately not to answer.
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I'll Never Look At Grapes The Same Again...
- By Cheri on 02-05-17
By: Adriana Locke
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Doctor Delight
- Mercy Medical Emergency, Book 1
- By: Grace Maxwell
- Narrated by: Jameson Adams, Avie Paige
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
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Griffin Martin's the biggest jerk in the emergency department and I'm stuck working with him. No one else will have him. Behind his back, we call him Doctor Delight, and that's not a compliment. I can't lose this job, but he tried my patience and finally, when I'd had enough, I stood up to him. In front of everyone—the chief physician, the nurse in charge, and patients everywhere. What does he dare to do? He doesn't fire me. Instead, he pursues me.
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Grace Maxwell is great author
- By Rakel on 10-04-24
By: Grace Maxwell
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Lessons in Heartbreak
- The Kings
- By: Karla Sorensen
- Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Aiden Snow
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s an unwritten rule somewhere: small-town librarians shall not commit spontaneous acts, for fear of mortal embarrassment. I’d certainly just proved it true, though hiring an escort was perfectly logical. How else should I overcome my fear of intimacy without risking heartbreak? Unfortunately, what came next wasn’t so logical. Instead of a dating coach, Griffin King showed up. Yes, that Griffin King: my childhood neighbor and now, to my dismay, an obscenely handsome pro football player. He’s not actually an escort, but how was I supposed to know that?
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Griffin && Ruby 💕
- By Liv on 05-28-25
By: Karla Sorensen
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Let Me Love You
- The Costa Family
- By: Brittney Sahin
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, Ava Lucas
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
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Six years ago, Maria Romano got her birthday wish—a kiss from Enzo Costa. A man she could never take her eyes off, but who seemed as haunted as her favorite book boyfriends and strictly off-limits. Just one unforgettable moment in the dark and then he was gone. Now Maria is a divorced single mom, moving on and open to romance again. Fatefully, it’s with the new head chef at her sister’s restaurant: Enzo. A gentler man than the one she remembers, yet fire still burns. And a warning still lingers: don’t get too close.
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Enzo is my favorite
- By Courtney S. on 10-18-23
By: Brittney Sahin
Really enjoyed it
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Great story
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I loved watching Xander soften to her and fall for her.. and Bailey she is genuine and real… this book just makes you feel good. And love those in your life!
Love them!!
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The Grump is brought to his knees!
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I've already read / listened to this charming end of the year holiday season contemporary romance 3 times in less than a week in the audiobook format. The premise is so well executed overall.
The 2 main questions that have to be answered are:
1. Once grumpy Xander, the current CFO of the family run LeBlanc-Broussard conglomerate, realizes how integral the non-profit confectionery is to the city, to the very makeup of New Orleans, he’s bound to agree to keep it open, right?
2. Can Bailey melt the ice around his Grinch-like heart and find her way inside it for longer than a few nights?
Of course, the answer to both questions is an emphatic YES. I really enjoyed discovering how the YES was achieved. Bailey and Xander are holiday opposites who come to discover they’re attracted to each other as they spend time together solo and also with Xander’s family members. Xander’s ten-year old niece Bella was a scene stealer and really added to the family feel good nature of this novel.
Ratings breakdown
Overall - 4.5 stars!
Story - 5 stars!
Combined Performance - 4.25 stars!
Samantha Brentmoor's performance - 3.5 stars!
I'm dinging her significantly because I didn't care much for her pseudo deep male voice acting style. Changing the pitch so dramatically can be very hit or miss, and her male voices were a miss for my ears because they sounded too slow-paced and exaggerated. I couldn't forget that she was a female pretending to sound like a man, so that kept momentarily pulling me out of the story. However, she was great at giving the female characters distinct vocal personalities, and she'd be great in duet style audiobook performances because her acting overall is very strong.
Teddy Hamilton's performance - 5 stars!
He's one of my top favorite narrators. He made great choices for all of the characters, and I especially loved his Bella and Xander dialogue moments. Chapters 12 (Xander's beignet date night with Bella), chapter 23 (Xander playing the Grinch and then Nutcracker), and chapter 24 (Xander and Bailey babysitting Bella) were 3 of my top favorite chapters where Teddy's vocal acting really shined.
Final verdict: I'm a self-professed Scrooge, and I thoroughly enjoyed this holiday romance. I highly recommend it to readers looking for a feel good romance featuring wonderful characters and a very believable opposites attract and fall in love quickly between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays storyline.
A repeat listen worthy holiday romance!
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Other then that, The story was awesome. I loved every bit of it. And it’s a humble request please bring Teddy Hamilton more. I love his voice other then anybody elses.
Enjoyed it but not loved it.
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The Grump
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Even the great ones fall
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A well written, entertaining story that ticked all the boxes for me set in New Orleans.
This was a fabulous read that had me swooning and laughing and left me with a smile on my face.
There was so much more to grumpy Xander and I loved that Bailey was the one to peel his layers back.
Teddy Hamilton and Samantha Brentmoor did a fabulous job with their narration. Bringing the story and character to life that Ms. Hagen created. Their voices are easy to listen to and they brought romance, passion and humour to their performances.
Loved it
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Another wonderful story
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