Pumpkin Spice and Not So Nice

By: Becky Monson

Narrated by: Stefanie Kay

If I were ever to write a memoir, it would be titled, Jenna Peterson’s Guide to Dating Emotionally Unavailable Men. I’m like a professional at it. I’m so good, I can take any dysfunctional man and turn him into Prince Charming, just in time for him to dump me and then go on to marry the next woman he dates. I’m about ready to give up on loving real men and focus on lusting over fictional men in the Turkish dramas I can’t stop devouring.

But then...I find a mysterious 50-dollar bill with a handwritten note on it that was donated to my family’s pumpkin patch by accident. And wouldn’t you know it, the mystery man it belongs to is emotionally unavailable, albeit freakishly attractive. I keep telling myself to walk away, but there’s something about Aidan St. Claire that makes me want to unravel all his secrets. All I know is he sure can heat up the cozy fall nights. I can’t help but think that maybe this time I’ll get to keep Prince Charming for myself.

Grab your pumpkin spice latte and cozy up with the newest romantic comedy from USA Today best-selling author Becky Monson!

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Adorable and Pumpkin-y!

As a dark romance reader I still loved this story! Adorable and funny female character who ends up finding herself and love while working at her families pumpkin patch!

so wonderful

A listen that I thoroughly enjoyed! It was a one sitting read/listen. Aiden and Jenna won my heart and are one of my favorite couples ever ❤️ highly recommend!

Ok but confusing & sometimes tedious

the story was ok cute at times but there was a lot of repetition. The romance is such a slow burn it drags. Also, I wasn't a fan of the FMC, she is whiney. abboying and too confident (boardering on conceited). my biggest problem was that there was a LOT of internal dialog (I think) and the narrator never distinguished between what was said aloud vs. what was just thoughts. This made for a very confusing read. I wish I had grabbed the kindle version instead.

Awesome fall read

This one took a turn that I really didn’t expect. I so rarely see this in this genre, and it was such a pleasant surprise of self discovery. I adored the characters and Becky Monson is truly a gifted writer. Putting this one on my favorites list.

Cozy Fall Romance with Heart 🍁🍁🍁

This book was the perfect fall listen sweet, cozy, and full of pumpkin-patch charm. I loved the way the story flipped expectations: one character seemed to have it all figured out, but as the story unfolded, she went through genuine self-discovery that felt both real and touching. The romance was playful and warm, with plenty of cute moments that made me smile.

The narrator did a fantastic job carrying both voices. At first, I wasn’t sure about the male character’s voice, but by about the tenth chapter I was completely sold and fully invested. The performance brought the humor and sweetness to life without ever feeling over the top.

The story itself was well structured with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and it surprised me with moments of depth I didn’t expect from a light seasonal rom-com. If you’re looking for a fun fall adventure with a touch of heart and self-reflection, this is a perfect pick.