Love on Lexington Avenue

By: Lauren Layne

Narrated by: Tim Paige, Virginia Rose

A Goodreads Best Romance

“Fans of The Devil Wears Prada will flip over Love on Lexington Avenue.” —Karen Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne comes the second delightfully charming installment in the Central Park Pact series, following a young widow whose newfound cynicism about love is challenged by a sexy, rough-around-the-edges contractor.

There are no good men left in New York City. At least that’s Claire Hayes’s conviction after finding out her late husband was not the man she thought he was. Determined to rid her home of anything that reminds her of her cheating husband, Claire sets out to redesign her boring, beige Upper East Side brownstone and make it something all her own. But what starts out as a simple renovation becomes a lot more complicated when she meets her bad-tempered contractor Scott Turner.

Scott bluntly makes it known to Claire that he only took on her house for a change of pace from the corporate offices and swanky hotels he’s been building lately, and he doesn’t hesitate to add that he has no patience for a pampered, damaged princess with a penchant for pink. But when long workdays turn into even longer nights, their mutual wariness morphs into something more complicated—a grudging respect, and maybe even attraction...

Filled with laugh-out-loud scenes that blend perfectly with the touching friendships Layne brings to life on the page, this “hugely entertaining” (USA TODAY) novel is perfect for fans of Lauren Weisberger.

Critic reviews

"Narrators Tim Paige and Virginia Rose pair perfectly for the romantic second installment of the Central Park Pact. Claire, a young widow, is determined to get out of her rut, beginning with the redesign of her home. Enter Scott, a contractor whose heart has been hardened by a cheating ex, cynicism Claire can relate to. Tensions rise, but soon the pair's wariness turns to respect—and possibly more? Rose creates a 'Sex and the City' dynamic for Claire's girlfriends—Naomi, with her sultry voice, and the younger Audrey, with her higher pitch and sweet tone. Claire is steady in speech and subtle with her emotions. Paige excels as gruff but charismatic Scott, whose silences are telling, as are his enthusiastic conversations with his dog."

Cute a punch, err lemonade

‘Enemies to lovers’ is always a win for me. Throw in a sexy construction man and boom I’m sold.

In a world of vanilla, be Strawberry Lemonade!

This was a nice sequel in the Central Park Pact trilogy. I could completely understand Claire's frustration in trying to break out of the rut that her life had become while her husband was alive. As a young widow she needs to learn how to move on, and to do that, she must discover who she really is. The perfect person to help he with that is Scott, a friend of a friend who takes on the task of assisting Claire with a house renovation, then quickly becomes a confidant and eventually much more.

Virginia and Tim both did a great job with the narration in this one. Tim is perfect for the gruff and jaded Scott, and Virginia once again shows he great versatility in her performance as a wallflower, who isn't really a wallflower, but everyone thinks she is and it's all she can do to keep pushing and prove to herself that she is more than just vanilla. She is Strawberry Lemonade! Virginia brings out all the feels in this one and just hits you in the heart!

Once again we are left with little detail and a fade to black sex scene. Give me the details!!! Overall it was a cute story with a satisfying yet super fast conclusion (you'll see).
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Love It

I feel in love with Clare and Scott before the first chapter. Another lifetime movie.

Claire's turn

This is the second book in the Central Park Pact but can be a stand a lone story since everything is explained from the first book.
Claire needs to have her home renovated to her liking after her cheating husband died. Scott is a friend of a friend who is recommended for the job. Both have been cheated on and don't want a relationship. As they spend more time together on the renovation, they start having feelings for each other even though they don't want to and their friends warn them not to get involved so they don't get hurt. Lauren Layne always writes wonderful stories and I like how this one evolves. I thought Tim Paige and Virginia Rose did a fantastic narration of the book and brought Claire and Scott to life for me. I'm anxiously waiting for Audrey's story next.

love on Lexington Lane

loved it! can't wait to finish the last of the series! Audrey is next!