This book was an absolute gem; Talia Hibbert is definitely an author who goes from strength to strength. I adored the first book in this series, "Get a Life, Chloe Brown," and I was looking forward to seeing how the sequel would match up, and it was just as excellent as the first book. What I adore about Talia Hibbert is that she writes emotions so well, and that when she pairs people who seem completely unlikely at first glance, the emotional foundation really makes the relationship feel solid. I loved Dani so much, especially how the book delved into the script she'd been telling herself about relationships and compromises; I think many women will recognize themselves in Dani's feeling that she had to choose between being herself and being able to make a relationship work. Dani and Zaf on the page were luminous together; what really makes this book special is the big and small ways they look after each other. I read this on a real downer of a week, and this book made me feel so much better. I will definitely be recommending this one!

This was SO GOOD. I actually liked it a lot more than the previous title in this series about the sister, Chloe. I loved the unexpected twist on the male love interest coming from a Pakistani non-practicing muslim family. He was socially progressive and had no problems with her being a sexually free practicing pagan female. I loved that he was the big old softie and she was the academic professional focused on her career and not a relationship. The emotional journeys they both went on to get to each other felt real and genuine, and their dialogue was funny and sharp. The romance was super steamy too!. Just all around great. I will purchase for my library and recommend to all romance fans.

A great follow-up to Hibbert's first Brown Sisters book, this one follows the middle sister, Dani, as she navigates coming to terms with what it means to be in a relationship and what she should expect from a partner. Her leading man is a Pakistani-British ex-rugby player who reads romance novels. Great portrayal of opposites attracting and showing how it's ok to lean on others sometimes while you're working out your internal issues.

I was so excited to get this ARC since I enjoyed Chloe's story so much, and Dani definitely lived up to my expectations. I've been impressed with Talia Hibbert's writing and inclusivity since I discovered her last year, and it was great to see her continue to excel. I now have a massive book crush on Zaf, the wonderful hero who deals with anxiety realistically and encourages men to be open about their emotions. He also openly enjoys romance novels, loves his family, and is holding out for his happy ending. Dani was also fantastic and a great match for Zaf. It was delightful, and occasionally frustrating, to see her try to get a handle on her feelings for Zaf and leap outside her emotional comfort zone to be with him.

I highly recommend Take a Hint, Dani Brown for anyone who enjoys romance but wants to see characters that go being the traditional white hetero stereotype and for anyone who wants a solid story that connects emotionally without being angsty or overblown.

There are two things I absolutely love about Talia Hibbert's writing. First and foremost, she's an invincible queen when it comes to snappy dialogue; it gets me every time. Second, she weaves in topics like anxiety disorders and the academic study of misogynoir in such seamless ways that authors of any genre can only dream of doing, let alone in romance novels.

However, as much as I LOVED the dialogue and how Hibbert speaks to my soul, I...wasn't the biggest fan of the plot itself in Take a Hint, Dani Brown. It just seemed like there really wasn't much there after a certain point, and I started skimming a little bit towards the end. After a while, it felt like neither main character really had much at stake in the present day, as much as they had some stuff in their pasts. Plus, social media storylines aren't my favorite, especially because every romance author is doing them nowadays. I have to give 3.5 stars for those reasons.

That said, I love Talia Hibbert's dialogue, I will forever support authors who make it happen. (less)

I love Talia Hibbert. I first read, Get a Life Chloe Brown, after it appeared on a best romance list, loved it and then devoured as many Hibbert novels as I could find. So I was super excited to read about the next Brown sister Dani. I really enjoyed it. I love how the author deals with sensitive issues and portrays individuals with mental illness. Kudos Talia, you are a treasure! I did not love Dani as much as I loved Chloe, but her love interest is yummy and I would marry him tomorrow. Read if you want a sweet contemporary romance with flawed characters. I was given an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley, thank you to them. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Oh my gosh this was so funny. I love Talia's writing style and found myself chuckling out loud quite often. It was a great story of a viral romance.

I liked this book even more than the first book in the series, Get a Life Chloe Brown. Talia Hibbert does a great job creating characters that feel real and putting them in situations we are invested in.
I especially liked her treatment of grief and anxiety.

Talia Hibbert is my new favorite writer! I love her unique characters, charming plots, and steam level. This is a great addition to her ouvre and I can’t wait to read more.

Take a Hint, Dani Brown is the follow up to Hibbert's Get a Life, Chloe Brown and follows the sister of Chloe, Dani, that we met in Get a Life. Dani is an ambitious college professor with serious career goals and zero time for long lasting romance commitments. But that doesn't stop her from having a soft spot for campus security officer (and former rugby player), Zafir. After a viral moment between the two brings attention to Zafir's organization that teaches young male athletes how to manage and understand their mental health, the two decide to invest in the attention by entering into a fake relationship. I think you know where this goes....

Take a Hint, Dani Brown is a sweet contemporary romance that follows a pretty typical template. I don't think there was anything incredibly original in this plot, but it was still a fun, quick read. If you enjoyed Get a Life, then Take a Hint will hit a lot of the same notes.

Ohh everyone is in for an AMAZING read coming up. If romance is your gig, then this book is for you.

I loved everything about this book. The smart, witty, witchy, Dani. The serious, romantic, protective Zaf who READS ROMANCE NOVELS. The fake relationship. The love. The whole story was just amazing. I am a sucker for romance so I was totally encapsulated in this story. I love how Talia always touches on really important topics - in Chloe Brown, she had a medical condition. In this book, Zaf has anxiety. She always makes her characters so relatable which is really important for me when it comes to rating books. I really liked how descriptive the story was, letting the reader know the feelings and emotions of the characters and how they deal with them.

This story was so cute, and lovable and.....SEXY. Oh yes, very much sexy and the sex scenes in this book were on POINT. I loved reading Chloe Brown, that was my favorite romance last year....but THIS next book is so much better. I cannot wait for the next book!

Fake relationship catnip. Dani is a driven PhD candidate with ever-changing hair colors and no time for a relationship. When her friend Zafir, the (hot) building security guard, rescues her from an elevator and the two of them go viral, he asks for her help. He’s trying to get his youth rugby charity off the ground, and the unexpected publicity of their “relationship” might be just the ticket. So the two friends agree to pretend to date for a month. As long as there are no feelings involved, it’s a perfect plan. Right.

This is the second book in a series, but could definitely be read as a standalone. I enjoyed the previous book featuring Dani’s older sister, but I liked this one even more. Dani and Zaf both have some emotional work to do, and watching them support each other and figure things out was a true pleasure. Plus he reads and vigorously defends romance novels. What’s not to like?

I don't often give 5 stars but this was a delightful, funny, and sweet story that for me represents the best of what Romance has to offer. The protagonists, as well as side characters, had depth and full lives and personalities. The sex scenes made sense and furthered the story. I loved the love displayed for the romance genre and the clear, empathetic attention to people who experience extreme anxiety and prolonged grief. A fantastic follow-up to Get A Life Chloe Brown.