Spiciest traditionally published romance I’ve read? Uh, yeah, I think so! I loved that this relationship did not follow the “usual” path, and that it was the hero who was in need of some lessons in the bedroom. I love an alpha hero as much as the next girl, but there’s something so compelling about a cinnamon roll hero who acknowledges when there’s room for improvement – and takes the opportunity to learn how to please his girl. Add in tons of forced proximity via a road trip romance, a strong and confident heroine, and a blushing, nerdy heartthrob, and this made for a great read. It was super spicy, feel good, and playful in the best of ways, and I had no trouble bingeing it in one sitting. I loved it!
The story follows Chandler, a woman whose career isn’t working out the way she hoped. Though she’d love to write her own books, she’s instead been working as a ghostwriter behind the scenes. When she’s offered a new assignment, it sounds like a great fit – with one exception. Chandler’s newest client is none other than the man she had a truly terrible hookup with… and Finn has no idea that he was such a disappointment in the bedroom that she snuck out in the middle of the night rather than face him again. But the job is too good to pass up, and traveling the country with the guy doesn’t sound too awful. And when Finn discovers that his performance was lackluster (at best, lol), Chandler surprises herself by suggesting that they practice until he gets it right.
I’ve enjoyed both of Solomon’s previous books, but this one grabbed my attention much faster. Chandler makes a great heroine (we only get her perspective), and the chemistry between them was apparent from the start. I’ve read plenty of “love lessons” romances in the past, but I’ve never seen one take this spin on things – that Finn’s performance was so cringeworthy that Chandler felt the need to flee the scene. Their practice sessions made for many, many spicy moments, with a level of heat that surprised me. I loved how open and honest they were once they started communicating their needs in the bedroom, which built a solid foundation to their budding relationship. They were able to express what they wanted, and that was really refreshing. It also means that Finn crafted his new skills with Chandler in mind… and he was an eager, quick study. But it wasn’t all about the spice, with plenty of deeper components to this relationship. I also really enjoyed that Finn was everyone’s favorite nerd, and the road trip element was pretty great as well. All in all, it just felt like the kind of romance I’d never read before, with compelling characters and a rich, multifaceted storyline. I was hooked the whole way through.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/44SuoBs
Audio Note:
The audio was excellent, highly recommended! Since the story is told exclusively from Chandler’s POV, it’s a single narrator, but Hathaway Lee does a fantastic job. I’ve never listened to anything narrated by her before, but she infuses a TON of personality into the performance. Her voice had me smiling and made the story feel even more playful. It’s definitely not the kind of book that you can listen to at the office – it gets steamy right away and stays that way throughout – but the overall vibes are lighthearted. The runtime (about 10 hours) was perfect for bingeing, and I ended up devouring it in a single day. I’m very glad that I had the audio for this one, which enhanced my reading experience significantly.
Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3Q47d2K
Blurb:
A ghostwriter and a struggling actor help each other on the page and in the bedroom in this steamy romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Talk.
Chandler Cohen has never felt more like the ghost in “ghostwriter” until she attends a signing for a book she wrote—and the author doesn’t even recognize her. The evening turns more promising when she meets a charming man at the bar and immediately connects with him. But when all their sexual tension culminates in a spectacularly awkward hookup, she decides this is one night better off forgotten.
Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. Her next project is ghostwriting a memoir for Finn Walsh, a C-list actor best known for playing a lovable nerd on a cult classic werewolf show who now makes a living appearing at fan conventions across the country. Chandler knows him better from their one-night stand of hilarious mishaps.
Chandler’s determined to keep their partnership as professional as possible, but when she admits to Finn their night together wasn’t as mind-blowing as he thought it was, he’s distraught. He intrigues her enough that they strike a deal: when they’re not working on his book, Chandler will school Finn in the art of satisfaction. As they grow closer both in and out of the bedroom, they must figure out which is more important, business or pleasure—or if there’s a way for them to have both.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/44SuoBs
About the Author:
Rachel Lynn Solomon is the New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Talk, Weather Girl, and other romantic comedies for teens and adults. Originally from Seattle, she’s currently navigating expat life in Amsterdam, where she can often be found exploring the city, collecting stationery, and working up the courage to knit her first sweater.
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