This is my first book by this author and...IT WAS INCREDIBLE! I haven’t laughed this much while reading in quite some time. I literally gave this book an extra star for how much I laughed.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown is the third book in the Brown Sisters series. From her constant consumption of music to her direct yet heartfelt view of the world and others, I loved everything about Eve. I love how she charmed her way straight into Jacob's resistant heart. I enjoyed “watching” as their relationship evolved. I found the characters and the situations incredibly realistic and, for the most part, relatable. I’m truly glad that I stumbled onto this book. I had no clue what to expect but got more than I could have hoped for. While there were a couple of things that bothered me but, there was nothing that took away from the story. The world created was wonderful and I found myself slipping into it as I read. I am just about finished with the first book of the series Get A Life, Chloe Brown and will then start the second Take A Hint, Dani Brown. After this book, I am truly a fan.



Voluntarily reviewed after receiving a free copy courtesy of NetGalley and the author, Talia Hibbert.

This book was simply delightful. I usually don't read romances, but I had seen people checking the series out at my library and I've always been intrigued. I was also interested to see if this book would stand alone, and I'm happy to say it does... and I love it.
My first praise goes to the immense amount of diversity in this book. I knew the book was Own Voices, and it shows. Although the book is genuinely funny throughout, the author always treats the characters' autism with respect and seriousness. I also appreciate that the author doesn't dwell on the fact that they're an interracial couple - it's just a simple fact.
I saw a couple reviewers take a star away due to the sex scenes, but I don't think they were too garish. It was a little intense at times, but it read quickly. I'm not typically one to read books with sex scenes, but I thought the author showed a lot of skill in how she approached it.
Lastly, I loved the writing style. It was quick and witty without being too choppy. I thought the author did great with giving just enough description to set the scene without it becoming annoying to read. I will definitely be reading the other books in the series and recommending this one to my patrons!

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this ARC!

After reading Take a Hint, Dani Brown last year, I didn’t think that Talia Hibbert could outdo the amazingness of Dani and Zaf. Looks like I’m the clown because Eve’s story blew me away.

Now, if you haven’t read the other two books prior to reading Eve Brown, you won’t miss out on any major details. The previous two books focus on the older two sisters and how they ended up with their partners. Both Chloe and Dani do make a cameo in this book, but this book is still 100% enjoyable without the background info. That being said, I HIGHLY recommend both books.

Eve Brown is the youngest of the Brown sisters, and unlike her older sisters, she hasn’t figured out her career path and still lives at home (which she is happy with). However, when her parents tell her to either get a job and move out or risk losing her trust fund, Eve heads to the country where she comes across a B&B hiring a chef (a position that she’s not qualified for). The owner (Jacob Wayne) immediately clashes with her personality and turns her away. Eve proceeds to accidentally hit Jacob with her car putting him in the position to need her help since he’s left with a broken arm. As the two of them spend more time together, the chemistry between is undeniable.

From the moment that Eve literally barreled into Jacob at the B&B, I was so enamored with these two. The banter between them was absolutely top notch. Eve is very much the spontaneous and go with the flow type of personality that refuses to be contained. Jacob is the non-nonsense rule follower that is out to prove his worth since he literally came from nothing. The two of them were different in almost every way, but their chemistry and passion together was infectious. Their relationship just felt so authentic and was easy to get wrapped up.

And the steam between these two? OMG. I thought the first two books were steamy. Y’all, this book gets all the steam and eggplant ratings. I wasn’t ready!!!

I also want to comment on the way that autism is addressed and portrayed in this book because Talia is out here debunking the harmful stereotypes that are typically on page. Here we see two characters on the spectrum that exhibit different behavior, struggles, and ways to cope. Furthermore, there’s no judgment or assumptions made, and at no point do you feel like these characters being autistic makes either of them lesser. They are whole and thriving, and THAT is something that we need more of!

Honestly, this is a book that I will be rereading because it’s that good.

I could gush about this book all day, but I’ll just end with pick this one up. It is an incredible read and deserves all the love and praise.

Thank you Avon Book for providing a review copy. This did not influence my review. All opinions are my own.

Is there anything more important than finding people who understand you? Accept you for who you are, who thinks your “flaws” are actually what makes you amazing?

Eve’s parents (who let’s be honest I despise for how rude and mean they were) decide to cut her off from her trust until she can hold a job for one year. Deciding to take off and prove herself Eve winds up at a local B&B.

Jacob the owner of the B&B is struggling to find a chef who can meet his exceptional standard of cleanliness without being overly annoying or sensitive to his abrupt truthfulness. When Eve barges in for an interview with a tight graphic tee he can’t help but stare. They clash from the get go but she stands up to him and that is what he needs.

When her car, and Jacob’s body collide she feels terrible and on a trial basis she will be his chef, at least until his body recovers.

Her bright and cheery manor with the guests, her attention to his many manuals, and her delicious food make Jacob annoyed because he doesn’t want to keep her around.

His outright rudeness at times doesn’t cover the fact that inside he is the sweetest person. He does things to help her, understand her, and make things easier for her. He also has a way to make her feel like maybe the things she thought were failures were actually helping her find her purpose.

I loved how Eve came into her own, discovering who she was, what she wanted, and how the relationship with Jacob grew. I fought tears reading this at how sweet Jacob was in fully seeing Eve, accepting her, and believing in her, even when fighting his own feelings. There were also laugh out loud moments, and steamy moments with a sex toy.

This covers some of the issues people with Autism have struggled with, in finding acceptance, and a proper diagnosis. In her #ownvoices telling of Eve’s story Talia Hibbert has knocked it out of the park again.

*4.75 Stars*

Eve Brown doesn't know what she wants out of life. She keeps starting projects and jobs but it never feels right and she quits as soon as there's a drawback. And her parents have had enough. They tell her she needs to get a job and keep it for at least a year if she wants to still get her trust fund payments because they're done being disappointed and ashamed. Eve leaves the house in a huff and drives, and drives, and drives. She ends up in the Lakes and finds this cute little B&B that is apparently looking for a cook. Eve has taught herself how to cook and has studied under a pastry chef and she decides to just go for it. What's the worst that could happen?
Jacob Blake was not expecting the bright beautiful woman to arrive for the job interview at the B&B he owns and he hates the unexpected but her brightness could balance his sulkiness and after his best friend forces him to run after her to give her a shot and she rans him over, he doesn't have a choice anymore. With a concussion and a broken wrist, he cannot handle the B&B by himself. So, she's here to stay. Or is she?

This was great. I love that both main characters were autistics and that Eve didn't know as first and that she recognized it as just being a part of who she is, no more no less.
I loved the whole hospitality thing being seen as a talent and how integral to the story it was. I loved the side characters, Mont and his sisters and it's always great to hear of Dani, Chloe, their bfs and Gigi.
I also loved the setting, how they were always together, how strong both their personalities were, I honestly loved all of it. I related to both of them so much, in different ways. They were also layered and just plain interesting, and the story was really well paced.
i've read this twice already and I cannot wait to receive my paperback!
This series really is everything and I hope we get a spinoff of it? maybe? I'll be waiting!

Talia Hibbert is just an MVP, and I have loved getting to know the Brown sisters through this series. Chloe is still my favorite, as I can empathize with her experiences with chronic, unpredictable pain. But Dani and Eve are also amazing characters, and I love seeing all three of them show up in each book. Eve is the youngest, and is often treated like the irresponsible, flighty one who needs coddling. After another failed professional venture, she gets in an argument with her parents (with whom she still lives), and she finds herself driving to get away and ending up in a small town, where she sees some help wanted signs at a bed and breakfast. She meets Jacob, the owner, who is very up front about being on the autism spectrum and struggling to deal with her communication style. Disappointed, she goes to leave and accidentally hits Jacob with her car. As he recovers, she starts working in the b&b anyway, and secretly staying there as well. Though Jacob is still uncomfortable around her, he's attracted to her and begins to appreciate her help and her positivity, and then of course things progress (as they do in romance novels). One of the things I love about all of the Brown sisters books is that they normalize common medical conditions (anxiety, autism, chronic pain) and they are also very body positive. Based on the writing, it's clear that all three Brown sisters are at least somewhat overweight, and that is never shown to detract in any way from their beauty or their attractiveness to their partners. I wish there were more Brown sisters to meet! Maybe some cousins??

As most of you know, I am obsessed with Talia Hibbert's writing. Her books are phenomenal, and they just capture the essence of life. One of the things that I just fall in love with is how much I can relate to a character. There is just something to her writing that is magical.

As all of you know, I was fortunate to score a copy of the advanced reader copy of act your age Eve Brown. Unfortunately, life has gotten in the way, and I haven't been able to read it as quickly as I wanted to. Something always seemed to be coming up with this book. For three weeks, I had to sneak moments of reading in. It was a disservice to the book. Luckily for me, Libro.fm ended up giving me a copy of the audiobook as part of their influencer program. I love audiobooks. It's my preferred format of reading right now simply because sometimes I just don't have the energy to read with my eyes. I was incredibly excited to snag a copy of the audiobook and started the book over the second I could.

One of the best things about Talia Hibbert's books are the characters. You simply can't help but fall in love with them. I can't get enough. Eve Brown was a character that I related to a little too much. At times, I didn't want to finish the book simply because I related to her a little more than I wanted to. Still, I'm glad that I powered through because this book was beautifully written, and I think many people will enjoy it.

I loved seeing the characters' chemistry, the banter, and everything about it was perfectly done. I know that you guys are probably sick of me raving about Talia's writing, but she deserves all the praise. Everything about this book is excellent. I highly recommend this for any romance reader whose kind of feeling stuck in life. I loved every second of it. Definitely pick this book up.

All in all, this book is beautifully done, and the writing is spectacular. I recommend this book to anyone that is enjoyed and loves the other books in the series. I also recommend this to anyone that's feeling a bit stuck in life and like you're a failure. this book spoke to me more than most books do. Seriously, you're doing a disservice to yourself by not reading this book.

Literally from the FIRST PAGE I was all in on this one!! This book is JOY, and HAPPINESS. Give me grumpy + sunshine FOREVER. Give me adorable mess. I've loved every book in the Brown sisters series, but this is hands down my fave. I think my face was in a huge crack smile THE ENTIRE TIME. First of all, Eve Brown is perfection. Her voice is everything. Second of all: JACOB WAYNE. MADAME TALIA HIBBERT, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? He is everything. The autism (own voices) representation here is spectacular (disclaimer: I am NOT an own voices reviewer here! Speaking only from the experience of someone who used to work with kids and teens on the spectrum). This entire book is flawless. She FEELS 26, we FEEL her growth. I am going to be shouting about this book nonstop. PERFECTION.

This book was utterly delightful. I loved Eve and Jacob and the subtle but important conversations they had about autism, mental health, and finding your place in the world. Talia Hibbert always brings it with her books, and Eve was a great book to round out the series. I hope to see more in the Brown sisters universe and I loved this book!

Talia Hibbert knows how to write a fun and flirty romance! Her characters are always endearing, diverse and not to mention sexy. In the latest installment of the Brown sisters trio, Eve Brown is searching for her passion in life...as well as a job and a place to live. Her parents have decided it’s time for her to find a career and stick to it as her usual fashion is to run away after the first sign of trouble or boredom. She stumbles upon a quaint bed and breakfast owned by the handsome and aloof Jacob. Their first meeting is less than ideal as Eve accidentally backs her car up into him. This leads to Eve helping him at the B&B while he recovers. Jacob’s need for control and Eve’s quirky chaos clash over and over...but they also find they have more in common than they thought. It’s a sweet, quick love story.

Three for three, this series might just be one of my all time favorites. It’s hilarious, it’s sexy, it’s heartwarming and sweet, it’s simply all things wonderful. Eve Brown is a gem of a human and I loved watching her find her footing and become confident in how wonderful she is. And Jacob is a cinnamon roll disguised in a grumpy exterior. Utter perfection, this had me laughing out loud and flying through the story quickly. A fantastic conclusion to the trilogy and something I highly recommend to all.

I have loved all of the books in the Brown Sisters series, and this one is my favorite of the three! Eve is the youngest Brown sister and is given an ultimatum by her parents. It's time to grow up and be responsible. She has to support herself for a year before she has access to her trust. They have watched her start and stop many work endeavors and just want her to stick with something. Eve is devastated, though she tries to hide it with her sunny disposition and constant smile. She drives into the country, and, as fate would have it, ends up at a Bed and Breakfast that is in desperate need of a chef. Jacob, the attractive owner of the B&B, is convinced that Eve is ALL wrong for the job, but, given the circumstances (read the book to find out what the are!) he has no choice but to give her a chance.

I loved so much about this book. Eve is lovely. She is so earnest and wants to do well and is convinced she will somehow get it wrong. Jacob comes across as a control freak, but he's working hard to accommodate his autism, and he has lots of rules to help him navigate being social. And he's very straight forward. And it turns out Eve is drawn to how straight forward he is. And he is drawn to her cheerful chaos. This book kept me smiling and rooting for both Jacob and Eve. And the side characters were great!! And we got to see the rest of the Brown family again which is always a treat. If you haven't read this series, do it! One warning- these are steamy!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to have the chance to read this early! I was a little worried at first that I wouldn’t like Eve because her personality was so wildly different than mine and I struggled at first to understand her thought process and motivations, but after I hit the 15% mark it was smooth sailing.

I ended up really loving Eve and the struggles she went through, and I especially loved Jacob! I can’t say that I’ve read a lot of books with autism rep (fantasy tends to be lacking in that department) so I was a little bit nervous going into this how it would be portrayed. I ended up really enjoying it and how it highlighted how different autism can be from person to person because it is after all, a spectrum.

The romance was simultaneously sweet and very steamy, I would even say more so than the previous two books! I was not prepared for how intense some of those scenes were, but they were enjoyable all the same.

I do wish that we got a little more plot with the Gingerbread Festival thing, because it felt a little bit like it was pushed aside, and I would’ve loved to see more interactions between Jacob, Eve and Jacob’s friends! Although, I think that Hibbert will be writing a series that focuses on the Montrose family, which I’m now very excited about!

As I am not autistic myself, I can’t speak as to how good this representation is, however I think this could be own voices but I was unable to find a definitive answer online. Because I can’t speak to the rep, I don’t know if some situations were accurate or not. Eve mentions at one point that she thinks her family members are in one way or another on the spectrum, and I also didn’t know how to feel about Eve learning she was autistic, because I’ve never been through that process so I don’t know if you have to be formally diagnosed.

I tried looking for some Own Voices reviewers, and was unable to find any on Goodreads, or at least no reviews that specifically stated that, so if you are an Own Voices reviewer for this book, please let me know and I’ll link your review below!

Overall, I really enjoyed this conclusion to The Brown Sisters and I’m very excited to read more from Talia Hibbert!

This was the best piece of autistic representation I’ve ever come across. I especially appreciated that I could even relate to the cishet white male representation because he wasn’t the stereotypical cardboard cut out Sheldon Cooper portrayal of autism. I’ve said from the start of this series that the brown sisters have autistic traits so it was nice to finally have that representation in print. Eve’s story of feeling like a failure and her parents putting pressure on her to grow up was far too relatable to me and I absolutely sobbed in the first chapter. Not because anything was sad but because I felt seen. Talia Hibbert was able to put into words what I have never been able to.

As for the romance between Eve and Jacob while unconventional, it was true to their characters and realistic to me as an autistic woman. It was the kind of relationship I hope for some day. Talia Hibbert always makes sure to put an emphasis on compatibility and understanding, dismantling the idea that you love someone “in spite of their faults” and it does wonders for my internalized ableism.

I cried through most of this book, even when it wasn’t sad, because I felt understood and I have never related to a character more than I have Eve Brown, (although Chloe Brown is a close second). This book brought me a lot of joy.

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 has outdone herself again with 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐞, 𝐄𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧! This book was absolutely magical and I ADORED Eve and grump-with-a-heart-of-marshmallow Jacob. ⁣
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I related so hard to Eve, with her social anxiety and awkwardness. I bled for Eve’s feelings of always being an option, rather than a core part of her friendship groups was painfully real and I just wanted to protect her. 😭 Watching her develop and discover her strengths through the book was so empowering and I was a blubbering mess by the end. (I probably looked crazy, because this book is hella funny too and I kept giggling)⁣
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I’ve loved all of the Brown Sisters heroes, but I think I will always have a soft spot now for grumpy Jacob. Underneath his stiff and stuffy persona, was just a complete and utter delight of a person. Honestly, my absolute favourite type of hero - smitten but so very oblivious! LOL! ⁣
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The whole setting of little English countryside village with gingerbread festivals is also too adorable to be borne! I loved Jacob’s passion for hospitality and both Eve and Jacob were just competence porn galore!⁣
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I could probably go on forever about how much I loved this book, but TL:DR why you should read this book:⁣
🦆 Opposite attracts⁣
🦆 Evil ducks plotting invasion⁣
🦆 CHEMISTRY and 🔥⁣
🦆 Dirty, dirty jokes ⁣
🦆 Neurodiverse leads who are just amazing and so supportive of each other ❤️ ⁣
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A million thank yous to the publisher for the ARC!⁣

Eve is the youngest of the sisters and lost in what she wants in life; cue handsome yet grouchy employer, a car accident, delicious food, and...intimate moments. Eve’s spirit is strong, but her sarcasm and comebacks are even stronger and pair perfectly with her new boss, Jacob, who doesn’t quite know how to handle the beautiful, purple-haired siren who is distracting him way too much.

Charming and witty, this was a fast-paced read with an adorable couple and a fun plot. As with her novels, Hibbert provides unique and diverse characters that are real and relatable. I really appreciate the lack of cheesiness and the diversity of the characters in the novel. Eve’s character is adorable and it is impossible not to root for her through her personal journey to find her passion, her patience with Jacob and her family, and her exuberant personality finding herself in awkward situations. As someone who doesn’t read a lot of romance or chick-lit, the fact that I’ve read all three of the Brown Sister’s stories (and within a month) and still crave more is a testament to Talia Hibbert’s writing. Personable, light-hearted, and laugh-out-loud, the entire series is a great read and Act Your Age, Eve Brown was a fantastic conclusion to sister's romances.

I found Eve and Jacob to be such amazing multi-dimensional characters and they are so hilarious. The steam between these to is just HAWT, like too close to sun hot.

I was honestly captured into this book within the first few pages. Especially, when one of my favorite songs mentioned within the first few pages. Thats when I knew this book was about to be bomb.Eve is such an intriguing character who is just trying to figure out where she fits in this world. She bounces around from job to job and her parents finally has enough and wants her to find a steady job. She sets out on her own with a goal of trying to get away and find a job. First, job she sits down for she meets Jacob and it is history from there.

Honestly, I love Eve and Jacob so much. Their characters have went through so much and I feel like they fall for each other so organically. I just wish we got more deep into Jacob's backstory because I feel like it would have given more insight into him. I enjoyed the banter between Eve and Jacob. I did find Jacob to be a bit of a judgmental jerk but not everyone is perfect.

4.5 stars!

WOW. I really don’t have the words for this one, but it really was just utter perfection.

Eve and Jacob have my whole heart, even if it currently is in a puddle! Their banter and communication swept me off my feet, their hot AF hookups kept me in their arms, and that final and beautifully sweet ending dropped me at the gates of heaven and WOW Talia, you really did that!

So much packed into this book that I might have expected it to overwhelm me, but I’m just overwhelmed with emotions at this point and wish I had more! I miss these two terribly already, but knowing there will be more books from Talia is keeping my brain happy

Talia Hibbert's work is magic again. Her writing is just such a delight to immerse oneself in. Eve and Jacob do not have a meet cute, and it gets worse when she hits him with her car (is this the contemporary version of shooting your love interest?) and he winds up in a cast and needing her help more than ever. It's quite the grumpy sunshine pairing and I love how they complement each other. The first two books in the Brown sisters trilogy are some of my fave contemporaries and I'm so glad the third ends the trilogy on a shining note. Hibbert's writing is so engaging; I loved the setting, the characters, how it all developed. Now I have to read them all again.

Wow Eve! 💜
This is the third book in the Brown sisters series. I have yet to read Dani's book but I loved Chloe's. This book did not disappoint!
Eve is not like her sisters she hasn't found her thing yet, the job that makes her happy and fulfilled. She keeps trying what's expected of her and quitting so her parents give her an ultimatum. Those are fun!
Eve is smart, sassy, with long purple braids and an awesome collection of phrase t-shirts.
After the ultimatum Eve goes for a drive to look for a job on her own without her parents help and finds herself in a little town interviewing at a B&B.
Jacob the owner of the B&B does not like her but after a few unfortunate events he seems to be stuck with her.
I love the representation of autism and discussion about autism in adults. It's not a new phenomenon.
I also love the chemistry and the crazy hot steam that comes off these two. The missing piece connection is my favorite. Where since their minds work similar they can understand eachother better. There's no greater connection than shared experience and steam, maybe a dildo.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥

Thank you Net Galley and Avon for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

FYI: there's naughty language and naughty actions. So if you don't like to read people cussing this may not be for you. (I see people write negative reviews because language, I don't mind)