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Publisher: Gallery Books | Simon & Schuster Audio
Release Date: June 6, 2017
Format: Audio MP3
Pages: Paperback: 350 pages | Audio Length: 9 hours 39 mins
Narrators: Shayna Thibodeaux , Deacon Lee
Source: Audiobook Publisher
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Rating: 4 bookmarks
Synopsis: Despite the odds against them from an embarrassing meet-awkward at a mutual friend’s Halloween party, Carter and Evie immediately hit it off. Even the realization that they’re both high-powered agents at competing firms in Hollywood isn’t enough to squash the fire.
But when their two agencies merge—causing the pair to vie for the same position—all bets are off. What could have been a beautiful, blossoming romance turns into an all-out war of sabotage. Carter and Evie are both thirtysomething professionals—so why can’t they act like it?
Can Carter stop trying to please everyone and see how their mutual boss is really playing the game? Can Evie put aside her competitive nature long enough to figure out what she really wants in life? Can their actor clients just be something close to human? Whether these two Hollywood love/hatebirds get the storybook Hollywood ending or just a dramedy of epic proportions, you will get to enjoy Christina Lauren’s heartfelt, raucous, and hilarious romance style at its finest.
*This audiobook was provided by the publisher in exchange for a honest review.
Release Date: June 6, 2017
Format: Audio MP3
Pages: Paperback: 350 pages | Audio Length: 9 hours 39 mins
Narrators: Shayna Thibodeaux , Deacon Lee
Source: Audiobook Publisher
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Rating: 4 bookmarks
Synopsis: Despite the odds against them from an embarrassing meet-awkward at a mutual friend’s Halloween party, Carter and Evie immediately hit it off. Even the realization that they’re both high-powered agents at competing firms in Hollywood isn’t enough to squash the fire.
But when their two agencies merge—causing the pair to vie for the same position—all bets are off. What could have been a beautiful, blossoming romance turns into an all-out war of sabotage. Carter and Evie are both thirtysomething professionals—so why can’t they act like it?
Can Carter stop trying to please everyone and see how their mutual boss is really playing the game? Can Evie put aside her competitive nature long enough to figure out what she really wants in life? Can their actor clients just be something close to human? Whether these two Hollywood love/hatebirds get the storybook Hollywood ending or just a dramedy of epic proportions, you will get to enjoy Christina Lauren’s heartfelt, raucous, and hilarious romance style at its finest.
*This audiobook was provided by the publisher in exchange for a honest review.
When I first saw the synopsis of this audiobook, I knew I just had to listen to it. I’m so glad that my instincts were correct. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I usually don’t go for books with multiple authors, but they pulled this off. The story was told from alternating point of views which likely helped to the easy digestion of the two authors writing.
I feel Evie's pain. While I never have dated someone I that I had to work with, I know the feeling of working in an competitive corporate world where the woman always gets undercut. I understand not wanting to argue with your boss and be deemed a complaining woman....seeing the guy get the edge, get the better customers, the better projects, having an unfair advantage just because he's in the good ole' boys club, not because he's better at this job.
I feel Evie's pain. While I never have dated someone I that I had to work with, I know the feeling of working in an competitive corporate world where the woman always gets undercut. I understand not wanting to argue with your boss and be deemed a complaining woman....seeing the guy get the edge, get the better customers, the better projects, having an unfair advantage just because he's in the good ole' boys club, not because he's better at this job.
Evie and Cater's boss is the worst. Seriously, he's every woman employee's nightmare. I hated that their manager Brad calls Evie "kiddo" throughout the book...no. This company needs some Human Resources characters that do something. If you are in corporate setting and are a woman, you will relate to Evie, which made her even more likable in my opinion. The way she managed her manger and Carter was awesome and hilarious at times.
I wanted to empathize with Carter, but for most of the book I found him utterly stupid. I guess that's no different than most men that probably would be in that situation. Unaware of the things going on right in front of their eyes. When it came down to it, Carter is a good guy and in the end I did like him. The situation they are in is delicate and sometimes nobody wins.
With that said I really liked Evie and Carter as a couple. They go through that new couple problem of communication. They do great in text, but face to face things tended to crumble a bit. They have chemistry that I fully bought into and I rooted for them. I liked that both of their characters evolved over time and became more aware and intelligent about Brad and the company dynamic. I wanted them to come out on top. Did they? You've got to read to the book to find out. I enjoyed all of the secondary characters, from coworkers to friends. The supporting characters really filled out the story a memorable way.
The audiobook also had two narrators to express the male and female point of view, which really added another layer to enhancing the story. I deem this title "headphones optional". Even though there is relationship drama, the sexual parts are far in between and fairly mild in my opinion. As always the production value is excellent and it was easily accessible using the Simon and Schuster Audio website. Easy to download, transfer, and listen. I fully recommend listening to Dating You/Hating You on audiobook, it was really enjoyable.
I loved most that I literally laughed out loud at points. That doesn't happen to me very often, so I especially appreciate it when an author(s) can make that happen. If you enjoy adult contemporary romance give Dating You/ Hating You a listen. It's a fun, fast paced, and engaging story.
The audiobook also had two narrators to express the male and female point of view, which really added another layer to enhancing the story. I deem this title "headphones optional". Even though there is relationship drama, the sexual parts are far in between and fairly mild in my opinion. As always the production value is excellent and it was easily accessible using the Simon and Schuster Audio website. Easy to download, transfer, and listen. I fully recommend listening to Dating You/Hating You on audiobook, it was really enjoyable.
I loved most that I literally laughed out loud at points. That doesn't happen to me very often, so I especially appreciate it when an author(s) can make that happen. If you enjoy adult contemporary romance give Dating You/ Hating You a listen. It's a fun, fast paced, and engaging story.
