Martini Mondays

Palm Springs Poolside Novels, Book 1

By: J. L. Brannick

Narrated by: Katie Thompson, John Lane

At her aunt’s funeral, Laurel stumbles across an irate woman shouting at a gorgeous man, calling him a jerk, a prick, and a grumpy asshole. Then she meets Sebastian and adds a few names to that list. Because he may be hot as sin, but he has the personality of a rabid, prickly porcupine. And Laurel has enough trouble.

She’s graduating from law school, but it’s not to pomp and circumstance. No, it’s to a mountain of debt, unemployment, and her father disowning her. But the most brutal blow was her beloved aunt’s death. So after graduation, she escapes to her deceased aunt's enchanting home in Palm Springs, California to heal.

As an ugly confrontation with her father looms, and Laurel struggles to protect her mischievous little brothers, suddenly the “grumpy asshole” is everywhere. She tries to stay away from Sebastian and keep her temper and libido in check. But fate, circumstance, and her aunt’s meddling from the grave have other plans.

©2023 J. L. Brannick (P)2023 J. L. Brannick

Great Book

I liked this contemporary audiobook. It dealt with the loss of loved ones and the disappointment and betrayal of those who should love unconditionally. Laurel arrives to find her way in the world post graduation. Her first impression of Sebastian is not good. Turns out he hates everyone. The narrators did a good job.

Laurel and Sebastian

I loved this story, and am looking forward to the next one! Laurel is going to college to be a lawyer. She comes from a dysfunctional family (who doesn’t?).She changed schools to be with her terminally ill aunt. Her father withheld her college fund, as a control to make her do what he wants. Ha, it did not work. After the aunt passes, Laurel inherits property. One house she is having security cameras installed. Grumpy Sebestian does the camera install. She picks at him, and gets under his skin. Laurel has a big heart, and helps her step-mother and brothers escape from her abusive father and get a protective order. Cameras are great for evidence. I thought the idea of friends getting together every Monday for a friendly night of drinks is sweet. Characters well developed. The narration was excellent. I received a free copy of this audiobook from BookSprout and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Good

Martini Mondays
Palm Springs Poolside Novels, Book 1
By: J. L. Brannick
Narrated by: Katie Thompson, John Lane
Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
Audiobook

The story and characters are well written and developed. I enjoyed the drama, chemistry and journey. Good read.

A bit of a shake and a stir

This one it's slow interesting and something for you to read when you're curled up by the fire It said more but really it wouldn't come to this if I say something it could be spoilers so I'm just going to leave it at that

Spicy but fun

Enjoyed reading this while in Palm Springs. All the Palm Springs elements made it more fun to read.