Do Me a Favor

By: Cathy Yardley

Narrated by: Elyse Dinh, Teddy Hamilton

Cathy Yardley, author of Role Playing, serves up a delectable rom-com about a widowed cookbook writer and a divorced handyman who find that it’s never too late for a fresh start.

Willa Lieu-Endicott moved from California to the Pacific Northwest to start over. Since her husband’s death, she’s been struggling to get back her old career as a cookbook ghostwriter. Unfortunately, her latest project—ghostwriting for a viral cooking sensation known more for his washboard abs than his meals—has her stuck.

Until she meets her new neighbor.

Hudson Clark, the handyman next door, lives on a farm with his parents and two adult children. He’s the opposite of everything she’s ever known. His happily chaotic life includes biker barbecues, an escape artist dog, and adorably menacing goats. He’s also got a sinfully sexy smile and a rumbling bass voice that makes her shiver. He inspires her.

From their first meeting, the two fall into an escalating cycle of favors, paybacks…and attraction, even though Willa’s trying to keep her distance.

They both have their own pasts to deal with. Now, they just have to figure out if they have a future.

©2024 Cathy Yardley (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“In this captivating slow-burn romance narrated by Elyse Dinh and Teddy Hamilton, Willa has just moved into her late aunt's home on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest.… Hudson, the island's handyman, voiced by Hamilton, is striving to establish himself in a new contracting business.… The two meet, and sparks fly. Hamilton's gruff voice and perfect timing add to Hudson's charisma.” —AudioFile Magazine

“A grieving woman finds love in this cozy small-town romance from [Cathy] Yardley…Fans of slow-burn romances and the lovers from different worlds trope will find plenty to enjoy.” —Publishers Weekly

“A sexy and sweet romance between two forty-somethings figuring out their next chapters together. I love Cathy Yardley books!” —Julie Tieu, author of Fancy Meeting You Here

Love that the main characters are adults

I love most romance, genres, but I was so glad to find that the main characters were adults with histories and experiences and not 20 something! Enjoyable characters and relationship development

Cute

This is a cute new neighbor moves in to a small community, other neighbor comes over to help, meet cute. The spice is minimal. The romance is cute. There’s a special cookie moment that had me cracking up. Overall decent story.

New favorite author on the rise

Another delightful read by Cathy Yardley who is quickly becoming a new favorite author for me. I particularly love that she writes about older characters. Her stories lack some of the markers I’m used to in romance— a frustrating lack of communication between the MMC and FMC, a ridiculous third act breakup, epilogues that end with an OTT wedding proposal or the heroine pregnant— and I can’t honestly say that I miss them. I guess that’s what one can expect with mature characters who learn from past mistakes what it takes to EFFECTIVELY cultivate a healthy relationship. WE LOVE TO SEE IT! 🥰

Cute and spicy 40 something love story.

Two forty something find love again when and where they least expect too. Charming small town romance.

great read

I really enjoyed reading this author.  I look forward to reading more books by this author in the near future.