The Charmer

The Leblanc Brothers

By: Layla Hagen

Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Emma Wilder

Julian Leblanc's story is a sizzling fake relationship romance set in the heart of New Orleans.

She’s too damn hot, but also rude and unprofessional... yet that doesn’t stop me from becoming her fake boyfriend. I pride myself on never doubting my decisions. It’s why my business runs so smoothly. But when a disgruntled supplier tracks me down, and I discover that she lost business because of me, I’m determined to make things right.

First step—I invite Georgie to a Mardi Gras party, to wave the proverbial white flag. Only her asshole of an ex shows up, insulting her. All my protective instincts kick in and I kiss her on the spot. That shuts him up. The only problem is, once I have a taste, I crave more.

So I proposition to be her fake boyfriend. My excuse? I’ll help her get her clients back by taking her to elite parties around New Orleans. But this fake dating becomes addictive. Suddenly a kiss is not enough; a touch is only the beginning and Georgie is captivating me in a way no one ever did.

Then one evening at midnight, all masks come off. And so do our reasons for pretending.

I desperately want her, but I’m not the settle-down-type-of-guy, and Georgie deserves that. With her, I’ve become the man I never thought I ever could be. Our passion is real. But can we have more?

©2024 Layla Hagen (P)2024 Layla Hagen

narration perfection!

I simply adore Layla Hagen romance! Her blend of family, setting, and low angst always leaves me happy after finishing her books.

She has this reader always wanting to devour all the books in a series and falling for all the characters!

Who doesn't love New Orleans as a setting to any book? Add Mardi Gras time and its win for me!

Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder are two of my favorite narrators and they never disappoint.

Awesome narrators

What a great love story from one of my favourite authors.

what started as a fake relationship quickly blossomed into a real one. I couldn't stop swooning.

Nearly perfect but still awesome

I’m a fan of this author and the way she tells her stories. The romance of each couple is engaging. Strong and loving.
One in each of her books I’m not a fan of . Or most of her books. The main couple always has a complication over and misunderstanding. Which is good in romances. But some of her books is a silly misunderstanding. Like you see the solution so clearly and they interpreted it in a completely off way. Happens once in nearly each book. So not a big deal to bug and does not over take the story.

Other than that silly little comment. I love the series and narration seems to keep up on par in each of her books. This is the second series I’ve listened to, and good good good.

Steamy Romance

A charming Leblanc brother finds love in New Orleans. Julian and Georgie enter into a fake relationship but it turns into the real thing pretty quickly. Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder were fantastic bringing Julian and Georgie’s love story to life in The Charmer.

Even more enjoyable on audio!

4.5 stars - Fake dating has been my weakness lately, so this book was a dream for me. Starting off with feisty and determined Georgie, who's trying to save the business her grandmother started and passed down to her mom. When her ex is determined to belittle her at every turn, Julian steps in to protect her.

Julian is such a delight throughout the story and once he realizes how one of his actions affected Georgie's business, he's determined to make things right. These two are fire and I'm here for every moment!

I love how the story ties back to their grandmothers agreement, which was made decades ago. The story is based in New Orleans and I could practically smell the beignets through the pages. I adore the Leblanc Brothers series so far and they only get better!

Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder bring such depth to the characters with their narration, and I devoured the audiobook in one sitting.