I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Sadly, this book just wasn't for me. I had difficult connecting with the female main character and there was a lot of telling, instead of showing going on. I feel like this may have another edit coming up before release as it was asked for us not to quote any lines... I just struggled to finish this one. (Read and reviewed 9/16/18)

Did not read, was told not to, by email, but will update when sent new copy and given the okay to give a read and review. Thank you for letting me know what was taking place.

Here is some of the feedback I had recently put up on Goodreads after finishing the original ARC.

A swoon-worthy hero but an unlikable heroine and a plot that had a little too much push-pull made this only an okay read for me and not a very good one.

I will remove my review from Goodreads and look forward to rereading it after the edits.

Thanks.
Zoe

They live in two different world with two different mindsets. What happens when an uptight alpha female with deeply ingrained stereo types meets someone who is laid back, but can challenge her and everything she believes in? Sparks! Can they turn their agreed upon 'casual' fling into something more? These two burn up the sheets and anywhere else they can manage to hook up.

I'm rounding up the stars as I feel it's more 3.5-3.75 range than a solid 4.

I found that while Phebe is strong in her life and career, she was so wishy-washy in love. I'm not a fan of people thinking they are better than others b/c of their job. I find that character in a person very appalling and dare I say ugly. She never really got to KNOW Brody. If she had she would have seen that he was on one path and life happened to take him on another.

Brody I found wonderful.

The timeline was short, which was only a 'problem' to me for the almost insta-love with a huge helping of angst. I just couldn't find how Brody or Phebe could continue with the relationship after such a small time together.

I really liked this book but thought Phebe could have been less of an a-hole. Listen, I'm all for strong, independent, don't need no man chicks but, jeez. Sometimes, she was a little too much. Brody was amazing and he put up with her attitude and sometimes down right meanness. She just came across like a bully at times.

Loved the story, though.

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

Let's Talk About Sext is the first book I have read by Evie Claire and I was excited to dive into it based on the blurb. The idea behind the story was good, but while that was the case, I just didn't feel like it was executed as well as it could have been. I am not one that likes to leave less than glowing reviews, but unfortunately in this case, I'm just sharing my honest opinion.

As I mentioned above, I thought the concept for the story was a good one, but it was so slow moving and in some spots I felt like it almost stalled out. Then the opposite happened and other parts felt like they were rushed. I just never was able to get into it and get into a rhythm.

I really struggled to connect with Phebe from the very beginning. I liked that she was a strong female character who wanted to succeed in her career, however I didn't like her attitude much of the time. I felt like she was on a high horse most of the time and wasn't open to others ideas and thoughts. Brody was likable enough, but there were just so many other things that were distracting to me, that I didn't connect with him like I would have hoped either.

I really wish I would have liked this book more than I did. I know that not every book is for everyone and I'm sure there will be plenty of people who do like it. As I mentioned this was my first book by this author and I can't say that I'll be rushing to look into any other of her books.

Well, darn. I must admit this author and I got off on the wrong foot when I discovered she'd named the main character Phebe instead of Phoebe. Every single time I saw that spelling, it was like a slap. I looked it up and found it is a real spelling of the name. So I accept it, but I don't like it much. I honor the author's right to choose a name for her people, no matter what. (Even my spellcheck is freaking out about it as I type this, though).

I had a very hard time getting into the story. It's written in third person with long, uninterrupted paragraphs that meander around and go nowhere. I honestly wasn't sure what I was reading about until she finally introduced another character. It got better, and I got used to the author's style eventually. The book does have a very slow start though.

Then I had a problem while reading and wondering what the heck the title had to do with the book. Yes, there was one scene in which there was some sexting, but it was never anything they talked about. It's a cute title, but it's extremely misleading. Oh, and somehow the main male character, Brody, miraculously knew her name was spelled with no O. Hmm...

And a note to the author here... "you" and "ewe" are homonyms. To make the case that they ought to sound different just leaves me scratching my head. Readers, if you get to the end, you'll see what I mean. Maybe she was confusing ewe with eww...?

There were many things to like about the book actually. I enjoyed the interplay between the characters (mostly), and I liked the self-discovery both characters did throughout the story. They both had to face their demons, and that part was insightful. Realistic though? Not even a little! Still, that was enough to raise it above one star.

And that brings me to my major problems with the book. Most of it is either really boring or ridiculous. We are supposed to believe the two characters love to have sex on an antique pool table that is covered with... velvet (???). Pool tables are made of slate and covered with felt and would be about as comfortable for making love as concrete. And I had to wonder who got the thing upstairs in an old, old building that the author never mentions having an elevator.

There were so many scenes that seemed to have Phebe and Brody getting somewhere, only to have Phebe totaly freak out and disappear. It got to be repetitive and completely annoying. Extreme highs an lows throughout the book. We have two people who claim to be mad for each other, but it's often hard to see why or how it's anything but sexual attraction. Brody comes across as a good guy for the most part, but he's not terribly exciting.

Unfortunately, Phebe is about at likable as a slug. She is absolutely awful.

And finally, I grew so SO tired of reading about the man's balls all the time!!! Seriously, couldn't the author express his attraction, his interest, his fears, his... whatever... without bringing his testicles into it?? None of it even made sense.

This was the first book I've read by this author, and I can't say I'll be looking for anything else from her. She thanked her helpers for straightening out some issues in the book, but she needed better helpers, I'm afraid. Brody sounds more like he's from London than Atlanta in a couple of conversations. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.

I'm sure there will be readers who enjoy the book; it just wasn't for me. I was THIS close to putting it down several times, but I chose to fulfill my commitment to NetGalley and finish it so I could leave a comprehensive review. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

You will really like Brody's character. He has the makings of being a well grounded man. He is simple, easy going, but also honest, direct, a fighter, responsible, very observant, kind, understanding, humble, sexy and intense. With so much description you can see I liked him LOL. The character I didn't like was Phebe. But that is OK, it is actually needed because she is so closed off to life's joy that him entering her life is like a much needed eye opener. This story has good supporting characters and good lessons to be learned. Both of them at some point end up applying what they have learned from the other to make major changes in their lives. And it is good that their obstacles are not overcome the easy way, even if it took them a bit long to get there. Their story shows you that what your mind is set up to have almost certainly will not be what you will need. And too much focus can cause you to miss new and better opportunities.

I’m not really sure how I feel about this book. There were parts of it that I liked and parts that seemed to drag on. If you’re someone that like a true romantic drama, this if for you.

Unfortunately, I ended up DNFing this book. Some of my issues it felt that the story was dragging on even though nothing much happened. I get that the female main character was supposed to be portrayed as a badass in business but she spent a lot of time complaining about her supervisor or those who viewed her as a woman as opposed to an individual. I didn't connect with the male main character. I understood that he chose to run the bar in honor of his uncle but it was his choice. I didn't feel the chemistry between the main characters.

I was disappointed as I love other LoveSwept titles.

I will not review this book in my blog What to Read Next.

Great book. This is my first book by this author but it won't be my last. This book has everything you need, great plot, hot sex and an awesome ending. I really enjoyed every word of this book and highly recommend.

I really enjoyed this book!
Love Phoebe! This is my first book by this author and won't be my last!

This book was the perfect blend of bad ass bitch girl boss, steamy scenes, and hipster bartender. I appreciated the setting in the ATL, and liked how the author brought real estate into the plot. I feel like that's such a favored plot these days, because of the Gaines, and it's always refreshing to read something that is nicely does. Solid 3.5 stars!

Couldn’t put this book down with all of the ups & downs & twists & turns. Phebe is a powerful businesswoman in commercial real estate that doesn’t mess around & is trying to make it in a man’s world. She doesn’t let her gender slow her down & always feels like she needs to prove herself due to being a woman. She doesn’t want to be like her alcoholic mom was with her dad, so she focuses on work & is looking for someone that also focuses on work. Enter Brody the bartender/owner of the bar. He is hot, tatted up, drool worthy but definitely not Phebe’s type. She meets him b/c she goes day drinking in his bar after a heinous day at work. Sparks fly & he wants her number. She doesn’t give him the correct one but only throws it off by one digit, which is in the area code. Watching this hot relationship play out is well worth your time. It’s good to see a realistic romance play out. Highly recommend reading this one!!!

I received Let's Talk About Sext for free in exchange for an honest review. It was a cute romance. I enjoyed it. I definitely thought there would be more "sexting" and "dirty talk" than there was, but it was still a good book. I would definitely read more by this author.

Phoebe meets Brody when he is bar tending at an establishment near her former place of employment. She has never been there before, certainly not in the middle of the day, but she was just fired after giving her employer four weeks notice. Although they seem completely different, they have major chemistry, and Brody seems to understand Phoebe in a way that no one else does. They are both dealing with personal issues that resulted from poor parenting, in addition to differing lifestyles and goals. Despite these differences, they attempt a relationship. As might be expected, these differences quickly tear them apart. In spite of this, they both realize that they love each other. Phoebe realizes that she needs counseling, which helps her to deal with issues that had held her back in their relationship. Meanwhile, Brody reflects on some things that Phoebe said to him and starts to make some changes in his life. Eventually, they realize that they are willing to work on their relationship in order to find happiness.

I loved this so much! The characters really drew me in, the chemistry was great, and the story was fresh and entertaining. Highly recommend!

Let's talk about how the story just seemed to take forever to get to the end. I think that the burn up the pages sex scenes were great and most of the characters were likable, but the heroine just wasn't that nice. I think if some of the heroine's brassiness, snobbiness, and plain old bitchiness were toned down some, this would be a really great story.

A fun romance. Evie Claire has a good balance between humor and sex. Contemporary romance fans will want to put this on their to be read list.