Trouble in Loveland

By: Jennifer Peel

Narrated by: Stephanie Rose

What does dating the boss + meddling ex-wife + most adorable three-year-old ever equal? Trouble in Loveland.

At 17, Charlee Jensen packed her bags and left her beloved hometown of Loveland, swearing she would never have anything to do with the men that left her heartbroken: her father, the man who taught her heroes can fall; and Ryan Carter, her much older neighbor and teenage crush.

Now eight years later, Charlee has two degrees she never wanted and no job prospects, forcing her to swallow her pride and come home to work for her father's accounting firm - the same firm where newly divorced Ryan Carter is now a partner.

But trouble starts to stir when Ryan realizes the girl next door is all grown up and completely smitten with his adorable three-year-old. Ryan finds it hard to resist his beautiful, yet annoyingly charming neighbor and coworker, but is torn between his feelings and trying to keep the peace with his ex-wife, the mother of his child. It's a recipe for trouble. Will Charlee and Ryan find the formula for success?

©2015 Jennifer Peel (P)2019 Tantor

Doormat

I didn’t hate this book but the main character was really frustrating. She seemed so intelligent and mature in some ways but in others, was such a pushover. I kept wanting her to really end it with the guy because he kept doing the same things to her over and over AND OVER! That said, the performance was actually pretty good and the HEA was there, (even though I personally feel like she should have chosen better!)

GTFOH

I like this book but good grief it is tearfully painful. Why tf did she do this to herself over and over and over and over and over????!!!!. I still have an hour left to listen and I’m sure there will be the “happy ending” but I’m not interested in them being together. This girl needed to move tf on and he needed a therapist and a clue.
So far there hasn’t been anything romantic between them besides kissing; which he is never comfortable even just that. At this point, I don’t think I could stomach anything more descriptive between them.

Update:
Finished and happy to report there is zero spice in this book. It would’ve been way too awkward with how uncomfortable the Mmc was about their age difference. I am super sensitive to age gaps personally, but she wasn’t 15 and he 32. I felt the Mfc was strong enough to handle herself appropriately. However, the “used to be the little girl next door” aspect made it feel pedophilish.

The book was so full of sadness mostly for the female character. I mean, it started out awful with the dad’s confession as the opening, not a moments peace from the get go. I enjoyed the mfc’s wit, that gave the book some lightheartedness. And, somehow she came across strong but at the same time weak🤷‍♀️. Mmc was a spineless moron from start to finish for me.
Like I said, it’s a good book but be ready for angst start to finish.

So much fun!

We thoroughly enjoyed the performance of this novel. Who would have thought butterflies could be so interesting. Great story. Loved it was clean. Witty is just and added bonus.

doormat

CJ and Ryan do not belong together. their relationship is ridiculous. she is a total doormat. you can love someone and realize you are not a good fit. CJ keeps giving one more chance. Ryan never stands up for her or their relationship.

All the feels!

Love this book! This is one of my favs from Jennifer Peel! This book will have you laughing, crying, and swooning. The narrator does an amazing job as well!