Love Unwritten

Lakefront Billionaires, Book 2

By: Lauren Asher

Narrated by: Noah B. Perez, Vanessa Edwin

Rafael

Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic who writes love songs.

I'm a struggling workaholic who could inspire a hundred breakup albums.

On paper, we have nothing in common except for my son.

For eight months, I avoid her until our summer trip.

Fourteen days. Two islands. And one nanny I shouldn't be attracted to.

Spending time with Ellie is expected, but enjoying her company?

That isn't part of our travel plans.

After my divorce, I swore to protect my heart at all costs.

Even if it means breaking hers in the process.

***Ellie

What's worse than working for a grumpy single dad?

Admitting that I once had a secret crush on him in high school.

Thankfully, Rafael Lopez and I have changed since we graduated from Wisteria High.

He is a billionaire with a company to run and a child to take care of.

I'm an unemployed songwriter he hired to watch his son and teach music.

We coexist without any issues until a vacation changes everything.

Lines blur and old feelings for Rafael return with a vengeance as I face a new dilemma.

Being his son's nanny is one thing, but wishing for more?

Sounds like a heartbreak song waiting to be written.

©2024 Lauren Asher (P)2024 Lauren Asher

I adored this one!!!

Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic whose dreams of being a professional songwriter were crushed in a heartbreaking way. She went back home and started teaching music for her stepfather. That's where she meets Nico Lopez... and his dad, Rafael. Well, not really as she had a humongous crush on him in high school. It's not like he even remembers her. He needs a nanny for his son, who's dealing with a genetic condition that will eventually diminish his ability to see in a radical way. They bonded through their love of music and Formula 1. 
Rafael has been tolerating this bubbly woman in his house because he will do anything for Nico. He's jaded and grumpy and dealing with his ex-wife constantly disappointing their son is taking its toll. Nico wants to travel - Hawaii specifically - and he wants Ellie to go with them and won't take no for an answer. 
14 days. 2 islands. 1 suite. They shouldn't be feeling those feelings. They shouldn't care so much. He's the boss. She's the nanny. He wrote off love forever. She writes love songs. 
I had fallen in love with Rafa and Nico in Love, Redesigned and I was waiting impatiently for their story. All I can say is all the stars!  
I love a grumpy single dad and Rafa is one for the books. When Ellie starts peeling off the guarding layers around his heart, you fall in love with him right along with her. His story is heartbreaking. His love for his son is beautiful and touching.
Ellie has demons of her own and it's swoon worthy how Rafa goes to bat for her without ever taking away her agency. 
I won't say more to avoid spoilers but I loved that the Prom King and Nico found their star.
Narrated duet style and wow. I absolutely adore Vanessa Edwin and her tone of voice and how melodious she sounds fits Ellie to a T. She's sassy, funny, vulnerable. Perfection! Noah B. Perez has wowed me ever since the first time I heard him and now he's a one-click buy for me. He nailed his performance as Rafa, a broken man who deserves  the world. All the stars! 

A love story without an end

Some books give you the feels. Others touch your heart. Very few touch your soul. And then there’s Love Unwritten. The trifecta.
When you add to a wonderful story the amazing talent of Vanessa Edwin and Noah B. Perez, the outcome can only be perfect. And make me cry. Well, I guess that was to be expected.

Rafa hired Ellie as Nico’s nanny. He doesn’t seem to like her much, from her clothes to her joy. It takes away the dark clouds hanging around him sometimes. And he just doesn’t know what to do with that. Noah was spot-on with the annoyed, workaholic, growly side of Rafael, but also in the loving, vulnerable moments where you just want to hug him.

Ellie had a crush on Rafa back in high school, when he was the bigger-than-life football player and she was the quiet band geek. And he may be grumpy, but she won’t be putting up with him. Vanessa was perfection. The love, the tenderness, the joy in her voice, as well as the doubt and her own vulnerability that she turns into strength. I can’t imagine a better Ellie.

The way they love Nico was heartwarming. Their interactions and how they don’t want to go there while at the same time not being able to deny the pull between them… I know there’s no image, but I didn’t need one with the voices of these two narrators. You can feel the tension, the longing, the I-want-it-so-much-but-I-can’t-have-it.

A trip with Nico to Hawaii is the perfect way to finally wonder “what if” as they share secrets and scars in the dead of night. The emotions in their voices really got to me, and I found myself crying and smiling and smiling through tears. They played with my emotions like Ellie plays her guitar. And it was beautiful.

Ellie and Rafa's perceived flaws—physical and otherwise—made them unique. And perfect for each other. And Noah and Vanessa hugged me with their voices and embodied the notion that, whatever comes, love really can be all, defeat all, and conquer all.

Rafa and Ellie’s story is a love song without an end, just like their love for each other. Just like my love for this audiobook. Because I know I’ll get back to it from time to time.

Love

I absolutely loved Rafa and Ellie’s story, it was such a nice continuation of the Lakefront series. There is something special about books where characters can “see” each other. I loved how much Rafa opened up to Ellie and accepted Ellie. Beautifully written.

This book

I really enjoyed this one a lot! It’s so far my fav Lauren Asher book! I dream to have a cute family like they do at the end!!

10/10

Honestly I haven’t read a book in 3 years saw this book and something about it made me want to read it but I haven’t dyslexia, so I decided to download this app to listen and read. NOW I CANT STOP READING BOOKS.! UGHHH THIS BOOK HAVES CHANGED MY IDEA OF READING!!!