Until It Was Love

By: Pippa Grant

Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke

Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

There are a million reasons why I shouldn’t date Fletcher Huxley.

He’s a growly-faced, stubborn-streaked, international rugby legend trying to revive his flailing career in the US after being canned by his team overseas.

While he might have the good kind of thunder thighs, intriguing tattoos, and a booty of steel, he also holds the top position on my very short nemesis list thanks to what happened the first time we met.

Plus, his mustache is as terrible as the reason he’s picked me to be the woman he wants to date.

But he has one big checkmark in the why this date is a good idea column: he’s my brother’s new teammate.

They already hate each other.

And my brother has made an unfortunate habit of interfering with my love life recently.

So a revenge date with Fletcher to make my brother mad? While letting Fletcher think this date is merely for the good of the team?

Yep.

I’m in.

I’m moving to London for work in a month. And it’s just one date. What could possibly go wrong?

Until It Was Love is a banter-tastic romcom featuring an overgrown snack of a man with a soft spot for his purse dog, a normally optimistic life coach trying to live her best life, a mustache catastrophe, and one little tiny fainting spell. It stands alone and comes complete with a swoony happily ever after that will leave your heart in a happy puddle of joy.

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Hilarious and Heartfelt Narration!

Rugby romcom for the win! I was so excited to read Until It Was Love by Pippa Grant. When I found out Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke were performing the audiobook, I knew I had to have this hysterical gem in my ears too. There is something hilariously magical that just hits differently with Pippa’s books in audio, and these two were WORTH IT. Samantha and Jason’s romcom chemistry is the best. From the comedic timing of Pippa’s witty banter to her swoony, heartfelt words, (with added Britishims) these two knew how to deliver. Samantha’s light, flirty tone added the perfect amount of sass and desire to portray Goldie’s persona while Jason’s deep growly timbre presented Fletcher’s arrogance and charm. Both narrators brought the longing and the heat with the slow-burn friends-to-lovers chemistry between Goldie and Fletcher. Also, can we talk about how adorable Samantha’s British doggie accent was to portray Sweet Pea in the Epilogue?! So much fun.

So cute!! Loved sweet pea!

Great narrators, love the story line and the stache. Keep em coming pippa! And I’ll keep reading!

Is it all about the moustache?

I’m obsessed with Goldie and Fletcher and all their crazy shenanigans. This story had me snort laughing and smiling throughout. I never wanted it to end. Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke did an incredible job bringing this dynamic cast of characters to life.

Great Banter

So many tropes in this book - hero falls first, brother's enemy, previous meeting, fake dating, and more. Goldie and everyone who sees Fletcher's mustache hates it since it looks awful. We find out why he has it and it's heartbreaking. The narration by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke is wonderful.

Funny and sweet and oh so good

This one made me laugh and have lots of feelings. Goldie Collins was dealt a rough hand in life, and some senior ladies came to the rescue. Fletcher Hucksley was also dealt a rough hand in life and he is still trying to find his way. When Goldie and Fletcher find each other again it is a funny and sometimes heartbreaking journey to a HEA.

The mustache is almost its own character lol, and Sweet Pea is the best. Also, the senior ladies' league is what we all need to back us up. Fantastic story and great characters throughout.

Now add to that these two fantastic narrators bringing them all to life and it is a win-win. Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke do a great job. Samantha puts the sass in Goldie and oh my goodness Jason makes Fletcher even hotter. It is so good.

Truly wish I could see them!

What a great couple! The banter, the family, the dog! The amazingly beautiful friendships. The LOVE

Role Reversal

This wonderful book was a bit of a role reversal in that the heroine is the one doing the “saving”! I loved Jason Clarke’s narrating! Bonus was some British accents thrown in by both narrators!

another amazing pippa grant book!!

I laughed right out loud. this book is smart, funny and deliciously sweet. I will be doing a repete read on this!!

Here's to the Stache!

Pippa's books are always a hit for me. Until It Was Love was full of joy, growth, banter, and (of course) love. Excellent story and excellent narration.

Pride and Prejudice meets Pippa Grant

A Pippa Grant story is like an infusion of happiness. You can count on a heaping helping of hilarity with a side of heartfelt sincerity. I love that she has brought us to the world rugby, a sport I really enjoy watching. Fletcher’s search for a new place to fit in after being blindsided by being cut from his team and losing what he expected from his life was relatable. Who hasn’t had their expectations turned upside down at some point? Goldie is his perfect match, blazing a trail of how to pivot when your expectations are upended.

I loved watching them slowly learn more about each other and let go of preconceptions and pejudices. Fletcher’s love for his tiny dog Sweet Pea shows the capacity he has for love and tenderness.

As always, the audiobook narration is perfection. Samantha Brentwood and Jason Clarke brought the story to life. The bonus epilogue included in the audiobook makes me want a spin off story in the worst way. I’m sad it’s over but so happy this story exists. I can’t wait for the next!