Shut Up and Kiss Me

By: Lauren Blakely

Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Jason Clarke

Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Performed by award-winning narrator Julia Whelan and Jason Clarke! A friends-to-lovers stand-alone romance with a twist!

When that toe-curling, knee-weakening, sizzling sleepover between best friends definitely shouldn’t happen again...

How to resist sleeping with your best friend when you’re stuck in a hotel room in Vegas with the charming, glasses-wearing hottie:

1. Slather your face in a grapefruit mask
2. Wear a big, fluffy robe
3. Make him do the same

Oops.

Didn’t work. Turns out our libidos had other plans.

But no biggie. After epic, soul-shattering banging, I’ll just put the genie back in the bottle the next morning. Only, that’s easier said than done. After years of scraping by, Nolan and I just landed the big break of a lifetime for our scrappy online restaurant review show. We’re going to New York for a month.

Just the two of us. Together all the time.

But I’ve already lost my best friend once, so I’ll do whatever it takes to resist thoroughly delicious Nolan again.

Until I learn whatever it takes might cost me everything.

This audiobook also includes the debut of Shameless Flirt, a full-cast prequel novella, performed by Teddy Hamilton, Shane East, and a full cast!

©2022 Lauren Blakely Books (P)2023 Lauren Blakely Books

I loved it!

Shut Up and Kiss Me by Lauren Blakely is another hit! I love how the author writes the characters and makes one feel connected to them. The descriptions and details are outstanding. I can envision so many details. The pairing of narrators was absolutely fantastic! Julia Whelan and Jason Clarke are incredible alone, but together they wove magic. I really enjoyed this book.

What a fantastic friends to lovers journey

There is something special about about an author who can write a countless number of stories using one trope while always delivering a different, unique, captivating story with some of the most fun, flirty, and hilarious characters. Lauren is no stranger to romantic comedies. She is no stranger to a great friends-to-lovers story. She is no stranger to an amazing cast of main and supporting characters that always make you feel like you are a part of their world.

Shut up and Kiss Me was fantastic. Nolan and Emerson were best friends and business partners who were waiting for their chance to make it big and have their food vlog take off. When an opportunity arises Nolan and Emerson find themselves competing for a chance of a lifetime while trying to navigate their own feelings for one another. The long-time friends were used to the suggestive and flirtatious banter as it was a part of their show, but has it always been an act or where these two destined to cross the line of friendship into so much more.

I loved Emerson so much, but my heart also ached for her and the loss she has endured. I couldn't even imagine a loss like that. It was so heartwarming when she, herself realized what was holding her back and what she needed to do for herself. This book was so much fun. I read the e-book and I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Julia Whelan and Jason Clarke. The two did a wonderful falling right into character with Emerson and Nolan. I truly felt like I was right along their side as they traveled to Vegas and then to NYC. I felt I was right along as they traveled from shop to shop recording their vlog with the many different foods they tried. This book was different and I really enjoyed the experience. Of course, the entire supporting cast contributed in making Emerson and Nolan's story pure perfection. Every time I read one of Lauren's books it is as if I am watching an episode of a favorite Netflix show. (I wish).

A Fun Rom-Com

This is such a fun and enjoyable rom-com. I really enjoyed the premise of two friends, Nolan and Emerson, who have a food review/blog that they are trying to get launched into mainstream media. While it's obvious that these two will go from a friends to lovers situation, how they get there is a collection of funny and romantic situations.

Friends to Lovers, Foodie & Sexy

I love the friends to lovers trope. Blakely's Shut Up and Kiss me delivered a sizzling friends to lovers romance that was sexy, flirty and so delicious. Emerson and Nolan's relationship felt genuine from their friendship to what happens when they cross the line and try to ignore their feelings. All the food talk had me drooling.

I adore Julia Whelan's narration, and she was perfectly paired with the talents of Jason Clarke. The audio was such fun to listen to. I devoured it.

Loved all the details

The narrators performance made this funny story a wonderful listen. The details of food and the cities kept the story interesting.

Shut Up and Kiss Me

From the opening with all those innuendos, to the very swoony ending, this book is pure FUN! Witty banter, quick comebacks...and the one bed...this is a story you can get lost in over and over again.

Oh, and Nancy...that was just brilliant!

Amazing Friends to Lovers!!!!

This friends to lovers was everything I was hoping for and expecting from Lauren Blakely! The characters were funny, the banter is top notch, and of course their chemistry was off the charts! I always fall in love with the Lauren's characters and this book was no exception! and to top it off, Jason Clarke and Julia Whelan were both amazing narrators. I will listen to anything narrated by Jason, but it's so much better when I am loving the character he is bringing to life. Highly recommend this one!!!!

Sweet Romance

Narration was great and the story was just as expected. Sweet with a little spice with alot of passion🥰🥰

Beautiful Story!

This is the second book in the Happy Endings series. This is a sweet friends-to-lovers romance. Nolan and Emerson are great characters. I liked their banter, and push and pull relationship. The story has some emotional parts. This is a beautiful story. Julia Whelan and Jason Clarke did an excellent job with the narration. I enjoyed it. The bonus novella Shameless Flirt is a great addition to this audiobook, performed by Teddy Hamilton, Shane East, and a full cast.

Friends to lovers perfection!

Friends to lovers with a trip to Vegas is always a guaranteed good time especially when you have Lauren Blakely setting the scene. Nolan and Emerson were so much fun to read and I loved their story.

Nolan and Emerson are best friends who also have a YouTube channel where they go around trying different foods in San Francisco. Both aspire to grow their brand more and work hard to do it. When a chance comes up to meet with some fellow influencers in Vegas that could lead to more, including a show on a streaming service, they jump at the chance.

I loved Nolan and Emerson’s chemistry. You could just feel it from the very first chapter. Their banter and friendship is so sweet and genuine. They are perfect together on camera for their show and are even more perfect together as a couple. Nolan is a cinnamon roll of a guy who cares deeply and wants the best for Emerson. He’s always willing to put her first and make sure their dreams together come true. Emerson is super driven and does it for all the right reasons. She loves what she does and she also does it in the memory of her twin sister. Emerson chooses to follow her dreams while living in the moment.

The secondary characters of this story had me so excited because they are teasers from upcoming books by Lauren Blakely. Jo, TJ and Jason. All the bits we get from them have me anxiously waiting for these upcoming releases.

Jason Clarke was amazing, per the norm. I can never get enough of his voice. Julia Whelan was great and I have loved discovering her as a new narrator.