Once Upon A Real Good Time

by Lauren Blakely

• ISBN10: 1720315027
• ISBN13: 9781720315025
• Publish Date: 2 August 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 260
• Language: English

Reviews

[stacey_is_sassy]

It was a Real Good Time...

Lauren Blakely writes, Andi Arndt and Sebastian York narrate, and I am one happy camper. This little treat was very satisfying and I was sad that it was over so quickly. The characters were great and I loved that Campbell was such a down-to-earth rockstar...I mean, former teen heartthrob.

I absolutely loved that both the hero and heroine are single parents and put their kids at a high level of priority in their lives. Sure, there is a limit to how much you should sacrifice, but your kids should always be a consideration in major decisions.

It was also pleasant to not have a "deadbeat" dad or "self-centred" mum playing the part of the ex. Campbell's wife died when he was 23 and their daughter was two so she's been out of their lives for a long time. With Mackenzie, her story is VERY different and it made me smile. I loved the dynamics of Mackenzie's relationship with the father and it was obvious that both parents adore their son and only want the best for him.

Once Upon a Real Good Time was funny, sweet and very sexy; exactly what I've come to expect from Lauren Blakely. The characters were interesting, the storyline kept me entertained from start to finish and the narrators do an amazing job. I'm definitely going on in the series.

[kimbacaffeinate]

Narrated by the Sebastian York and Andi Arndt delivered a feel good romance about two people who deserved a happily ever after. Campbell and Mackenzie meet and have this instant connection and off the chart chemistry until he turns out to be her son’s music instructor. Swoons, long sexy conversations and matchmaking had me grinning like a sappy fool.

First, I love when York and Arndt narrated together. Listening is an absolute pleasure from the pacing to chemistry they create allowing the characters to come to life. Blakely introduces Campbell and Mackenzie and I am all in. He is a former teen idol who was in a boy band with his brothers, a fact he avoids mentioning. Both are single parents living in the Big Apple. Typical of Blakely, they are genuine, standup people you’d be happy to call friend.... So of course, I need them to have a happily ever after, but it's complicated by their kids and boundaries.

Second, the tale that unfolded delivered the sweetest romance with off the chart chemistry. I loved the late-night conversations and attempts at friendship, that involved the kids from cooking to geometry. The kids were awesome, and I loved some meddling that occurred. If you’re looking for a romance to swoon over this fall, Once Upon a Real Good Time is the perfect place to start. It’s perfect  listening length for your commute. Just don’t crash the car. Ok?

Once Upon a Real Good Time, is the first in the Heartbreakers series, so we will get stories about Campbell’s brothers in, Once Upon A Sure Thing and Once Upon A Wild Fling, all releasing this fall! Oh, and the brothers are hot! This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer