A big thank you Avon and Harper Collins (via NetGalley) for the ARC! Make sure to look for this new enemies to lovers story featuring the youngest Brown sister on it's publishing date, March 9.

Five stars (would rate it higher honestly) for yet another lovable, hard to put down novel featuring the Brown sisters. Talia Hibbert, these stories live rent free in my head!

Eve, the youngest Brown sister, seems to always fail at anything she tries, no matter how much effort she exerts. She's sunshine and fun, but her family doesn't take her seriously and view her as childish. She's tried just about every job and path there is, but nothing seems to stick. After a confrontation from her parents, Eve leaves the family home and finds herself aimlessly driving. When she stumbles onto the property of a bed and breakfast in need of a new chef, she unexpectedly begins a job that she thinks will be short term with a very structured and grumpy boss, Jacob. Eve's somewhat lackadaisical nature and free spiritedness irks Jacob from the start, but is it because he doesn't like her or that he likes her despite how opposite her personality is to his? Although, maybe Jacob isn't as rigid as he seems.

This book will have you laughing and swooning throughout, mostly as a result of the ease with which Eve and Jacob can understand each other over time. They balance each other perfectly, and I loved seeing their story and relationship develop! Lastly, the commentary on failure and how we define it felt incredibly personal, as this is a concept most of us struggle with throughout our lives. In the end, Eve's identity and what she loves means success to her, plus a great relationship with Jacob helps too! Eve's story was my favorite of the 3 books, and Talia Hibbert, I'm begging you...we need more of the Brown sisters!

Holy ginger biscuit! I didn’t know if I would love Act Your Age, Eve Brown as much as I loved Dani’s story but like a typical little sister, Eve was so chaotic I couldn’t help but love her. I’m sad this series by Talia Hibbert is wrapped up but I’m looking forward to what comes next and satisfied that all the Brown sisters got their HEAs.

Eve Brown needs a job. Challenged by her parents to hold the same one down for a year and with no access to her trust fund, a drive to process her next step leads her to a quaint bed and breakfast in need of a chef. That’s where she meets Jacob Wayne, owner of the B&B and a no-nonsense man who likes rules, routine and is the biggest grump. They immediately dislike each other, and with Eve’s tendency to have one earbud in her ear and smile all the time, she’s Jacob’s walking nightmare or as he once says, “she’s a chaos demon.” After Eve bumps Jacob with her car (accidentally!) and he gets a broken wrist, Eve steps up to be the chef and whatever else Jacob needs to prepare for the local Gingerbread Festival that could help market the B&B to more guests.

Eve and Jacob’s banter/bickering is hilarious. Eve has his number from the beginning (a skill she’s honed as an annoying younger sibling) and Jacob is so affronted at how happy she is all the time and that makes it easier for her to tease him. They’re both fighting their attraction to one another, often getting angry at themselves and each other because it’s ridiculous someone can be so good-looking. He has a television body and she has Disney princess eyes, and who gave them the right!? It’s a bit of a slow burn but when they FINALLY give in it’s super hott (desk sex!!).

They’re also are neuro-diverse leads, and that helps them understand each other better, and move past their initial first impressions (she’s too flighty; he’s a grump). Both show their care for people through Acts of Service, and there are some very sweet gestures throughout the book where Eve and Jacob are showing each other how they feel although their mouths are saying the opposite. It’s so cute! I really liked how Eve proves to herself and her family she can commit to things and keeps trying although she’s afraid to fail again. Although Chloe and Dani can be meddlesome, I like that Eve is able to stand up for herself when necessary, gets respect and cements her place in the family.

wow talia hibbert has truly done it again with the grumpy/sunshine dynamic! eve was definitely my favorite as i really resonated with her the most with her emotions and coming to terms with life making decisions yet always feeling like she didn't do something right and never lived to her full potential til now. i really enjoyed the whole sorta rivals or more like dislike at first sight yet with the dual pov we were able to see that wasn't the case and both eve and jacob were quite attracted to each other, just misunderstood the other's personality at first impression. this particular installment of the brown sisters books had really good character development and realization of one's self. i liked how eve and jacob built up their friendship into relationship based off getting to know one another's backgrounds and their differing emotional shields. overall, i loved the storyline especially one figuring out who they are, along with the really cute small town backdrop, along with monty and his fun sisters. there was something particularly lacking for me on the romance though in contrast how i adored danikazafir in their entirety beginning to end, but i really did like both eve and jacob as characters separately, their eventual ability to talk things out acknowledging feelings along with their adorable moments especially jacob always admiring her and falling more from afar. nevertheless, everyone who has enjoyed the other brown sisters books will love this one as well for some good fluffy yet quite steamy romance!

Thank you to Avon and Harper Collins (via NetGalley) for the ARC!

Content warnings (also printed in the front of the book! Yay!): mentions of childhood neglect; anti-autistic ableism

SIGH. This is bittersweet, because I am sad that the Brown Sisters' saga is at an end, but oh my, what an end it was! It is safe to say that Eve's (mis)adventures in love are my favorite of the series and that Talia Hibbert has created a character who deserves all the hugs ever. I know that Dani's book has been super popular among readers of the series, but I hope that Eve's story resonates with people as well because I have a special place in my heart for the youngest Brown sister.

A lot of what Eve goes through resonated with me: feeling like a failure and like she hasn't been able to find the thing in life she's supposed to be good at; being given chance after chance but still not doing quite the right thing; the guilt of feeling like you should have found your footing because, technically, you're an adult, so why don't you have it all together?? Boy, do I know that feeling...

But now on to the fun parts, because this is a romance novel after all: I absolutely LOVED the chemistry between Eve and Jacob. They are so good together, and they are (for the most part) super straightforward with each other, which I love so much. There is of course the third act wrench in the works that all romance readers are familiar with, but I liked the way it was done in this book. It wasn't because the characters were being stubborn and wouldn't admit their feelings for each other. Eve and Jacob are straightforward from the start, which was refreshing to see when so many romance novels are full of miscommunication and misinterpretations. There is, of course, mutual pining (one of my favorite tropes EVER) and Eve and Jacob REALLY dislike each other when they first meet, so there are plenty of standard romance tropes here. But I loved the fact that, because Jacob is autistic, that he values getting straight to the point and not dancing around feelings. Eve is happy to meet him there, which makes for a really great dynamic.

As I said already, this is my favorite of the Brown Sisters' stories. I tried sooo hard to finish it last night, but I had to give up at 2:00 AM because my eyes refused to stay open. I think Talia Hibbert has another hit on her hands, and I can't wait for the rest of the world to read it. This book is out March 9th!

I worked very hard to come up with big girl words for this review instead of the general fangirl squealing and/or swoon-adjacent sighing emanating from my person after reading this book. So, you're welcome.

My incoherence is the fault of Eve Brown and this book in general's insatiable effervescence. When Eve finds herself kicked out and told to get a job and stick with it, she storms off in a fury and applies for the first job she stumbles across... And promptly hits her potential employer with her car. Unfortunately (or is it??) for the beleaguered and now broken and bruised Jacob, he needs a chef for his B&B ASAP, so the two are stuck together. It's a sunshine and stormcloud romance, a hilarious series of misadventures, and a thoughtful commentary on failure and how we internalize it. Both leads have layered, emotional histories to contend with, and I actually teared up during one of their heartfelt conversations. I also found myself cackling aloud at the frequent witty turns of phrase, ridiculous situations, and one particularly amusing conversation about Totally Spies.

All in all, this romance is exactly my type on paper. I struggled to put it down and wanted to stay wrapped up in this nest of good feelings forever. Also, if the Montrose siblings are not the subjects of a future spinoff series, I plan to mutiny. Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for the opportunity to read this book. It's out this week on 3/9!

Rating: 4.5 stars

After Eve's parents confront her about her most recent failure and her uncertain future, she flees and finds herself at Castell Cottage with its grumpy owner Jacob. After an unfortunate accident, Eve stays on to help Jacob with the B&B. There, she discovers many things about herself including her passion for food and grumpy B&B owners.

This was bittersweet for me. I absolutely adored getting to know Eve and Jacob, but I am sad that this is the last Brown Sisters book. This entire series has be a rock-solid hit for me, and as with the other books, the strength of this installment is Hibbert's talent for crafting fantastic characters and her knack for smart and witty dialog.

I won't disagree with you if you concluded Eve was a hot-mess-princess when you first met her, but I was so taken with her effervescent personality, it didn't matter to me. Like iron fillings to a magnet, I could not resist her pull. Not only would she say things that made me smile, she would do things that showed her kindness and big heart. The Brown family was quite wonderful, but they sort of determined who Eve was, and she lived up to their vision of her. Once she was away from them, Eve was free to explore things that were not expected of her. She also did so under the watchful eye of one very demanding man.

Jacob had extremely high standards for himself and others. However, he was also fair and acknowledged a job well done. I felt like his demanding nature drove Eve to be her best. With Jacob, Eve found something she was good at and passionate about. She wasn't trying to achieve what other people thought she should, but rather, was working towards something she found on her own. I found myself very proud of her and what she accomplished at the B&B.

Jacob and Eve were quite a match. They actually seemed like a mismatch at first, but the more time they spent together, it was easy to see how well they complimented each other. They quickly picked up on each other's needs and found a comfort in one another that they hadn't found with others. I loved Eve, but it was especially important to me, that Jacob get his HEA. He was on the spectrum and treated terribly by his parents. He often felt as though he was too intense and scared people away. But he didn't scare Eve. She embraced all of him, just as he embraced all of her. My heart is getting all warm just thinking about them together. Really, they were so lovely.

Overall: This was a wonderful farewell to a family I have grown to love. Eve and Jacob were two of the most tenderhearted people, and I was so happy the universe brought them together.

Following behind her sisters, Eve proves she can hold her weight with her own book! As I loved the books of her sisters, I loved Eve's maybe even more. I loved watching her grow throughout the book as she found love and find her purpose.

Of course, I love Talia's writing and her characters, her plotting. At this point, her work is auto-buy for me.

This book is my favorite of the three ... and that says a lot because I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know The Brown Sisters. Each of their stories are unique and lovable. Eve, however, has been one that I have especially loved. I will miss spending time with her for sure!

Hands down this is one of the best romance books of 2021 so far and definitely one of my most favorite romance books.

Eve and Jacob are two of the best, diverse romance book characters that I’ve read in a long time and their love story tugged on all of my heart strings!

This was my first Talia Hibbert book but won’t be my last. It was also on my list of Most Anticipated Romance Books of 2021 and it did not disappoint.

While this is the third book in the Brown sisters series, it can easily be read as a standalone but you can be that I’ll be circling back to the other two books as well after being blown away by this one.

Characters You Can’t Help But Love
I absolutely adored these characters and they are what made this book one of the best.

Eve is an adult, living in her parent’s home and without a steady job. She feels like she’s always messing up and letting her parents down because she’s not successful at anything.

At the beginning of the story, she’s given quite a harsh talking to from her parents who basically force her out of the house and cut her off hoping she can make something of herself.

No one wants to be called an embarrassment by their parents so my heart lurched for this woman who I could tell was just a big sweetheart.

Of course her streak of messing up continues in an epic way when she ends up hitting Jacob with her car after a failed interview for the chef position at his bed and breakfast.

Jacob is a character I loved just as much as Eve. He has his own baggage he’s struggling with from a past that left him convinced people always left him for his quirks given his autism.

I so enjoyed the back and forth banter between these two at the beginning.

Of course Jacob is snarky because hello the woman just ran him over and he’s a bit stodgy anyway but Eve’s just as snarky back because she feels no risk in just being herself with Jacob.

I loved his directness and his swearing because it showed just how much she was affecting him and causing him to be off kilter.

Even his compliments completely took her off guard because she wasn’t used to hearing them which only made them more endearing.

Neither had many REAL friends which kind of broke my heart but only made me root for them so much more. They truly seemed like soulmates.

The Best Relationship Development
Despite this book only taking place over a matter of weeks, it didn’t feel like a forced case of instalove which I’m starting to really not like these days in my romance book reading.

THIS is how you write a romance where two people just click. It was totally believable and just perfect.

With both of these characters sharing that they are a bit odd with others, boy did they do things right with one another.

I mean I totally wasn’t expecting this book to be so HOT but wow, were there some scenes that were off the charts. Their first love scene for instance was A-MAZING and these two were just super sexy with one another.

If this is how all of Talia Hibbert’s books are I need to get reading her entire library of books.

But truly, I loved this book for its superb writing and amazing dialogue. I just soaked up every honest conversation and sharing between these two and totally fell head over heels for their love story.

Eve and Jacob definitely take a place as one of my most favorite romance book couples.

I also loved the shout out to Vanessa Riley books in this one too.

I cannot recommend this book enough. Great writing, amazing, diverse characters and the sweetest of love stories definitely makes this one of the best of 2021.

*Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

Alas, the long-awaited final Brown sister novel!!!

I have to say, out of the three books, this was my least favorite. The steaminess wasn't as well-done as the first two, and, although I found Eve relatable in a lot of ways, the romance felt very forced. I wish that Jacob's autism was a larger focus. It also felt like Eve's realization that she may be on the Autism Spectrum Disorder felt haphazard.

Nonetheless, I have been made a fan of Hibbert's work and I plan to support her in any future endeavors - Black romance for the win!

Five delightful, swoon-worthy, melted-my-cold-dead-heart stars! Talia Hibbert does it again!

I have loved all of the Brown sisters, but I think I may love Eve most of all. She is caring and funny and unapologetically herself, and she goes through quite the emotional journey in this book as she figures out what (and who) she truly wants in life. Jacob is the perfect ~looks like he could kill you but is actually a cinnamon roll~ hero, and I truly loved watching these supposed opposites realize they have much more in common than they think. The steamy scenes were STEAMY. The ending was perfect. I loved it!! And I can't believe I now have to say goodbye to the Browns — I miss them already.

Eve Brown is a hot mess who can't keep down a job and her parents force her to do some growing up. After flopping in an interview at a B&B, she accidentally hits the grumpy owner Jacob with her car, and sticks around to try and help out while he's out of commission.

I loved returning to the world of the Brown sisters in this slower-burn opposites attract story. The Brown sisters are each unique, independent, and witty, and Eve is no exception. While Eve at first seems flighty and all over the place, we gradually see her vulnerable side and learn the reasons behind why she does what she does. Jacob is blunt and always wants to be in control, but we get to see his heart of gold as he takes care of and relies on the limited number of people he trusts.

The book will have you laughing at their antics and chemistry, and Hibbert isn't shy when it comes to steam. I would have liked more time with the characters since the story only took place over a couple weeks, but still loved their relationship progression from dislike to friendship to romance. I also appreciated Hibbert's representation of autism. She showed how wide the spectrum is while not letting it define the characters.

If you want a funny and adorable romance that will keep you smiling, pick up Act Your Age, Eve Brown when it publishes March 9.

True Rating: 4.5 Stars

This was my favorite Brown Sisters book!

When Eve is told by her parents that she needs to move out, and figure out her life, she panics, gets in the car, and drives. She finds the small town of Skybriar, and ends up seeing a B&B that happens to be looking for people to work for them. She decides to give it a shot, and really make it work, despite her unprofessional attire.

Jacob doesn't know what to expect by the unexpected interviewee, but he is not expecting someone like Eve. He finds himself smitten with her, and looking for all the reasons it couldn't work for her to work for him, when an accident happens and he is hit by Eve with her car. (It truly was an accident too.)

They find a companionable way to work together, and things begin to develop between the two of them. They understand each other in ways that no one else does, and that is because they have one thing in common. (A HUGE SPOILER, SO I SHALL NOT SPILL THE BEANS)

Though this is a quieter romance, I truly do love it. I adored the chemistry and banter between Jake and Evie, and really loved how they were able to talk to each other in ways that they struggled to do with others. I cannot wait to see what comes next from Talia Hibbert!

“And if she was brave enough to choose him, he would bloody well choose her back.”

Thank you to Avon Books, Talia Hibbert and Netgalley for the gifted e-ARC of Act Your Age, Eve Brown in exchange for an honest review!

It should be a no surprise how much I loved this one given how much I adored Chloe and Dani’s books! I’m just sad that we’ve officially run out of Brown sisters to watch fall in love.

Eve’s story is the steamy romance we’ve all come to love from Hibbert but it’s also a story about a woman finally finding and listening to herself. We get to watch Eve grow as she starts standing up for herself and establishing her passions. And see how she realizes the need to have an equal who fully supports her in all aspects. And watch Eve and Jacob both learn to listen to themselves and trust their guts.

I also loved that Hibbert wrote such a scorcher about two neurodivergent characters who deserve and find love. One of my favorite things about the Brown Sisters series is how diverse and representative the characters are: from Chloe’s chronic pain, to Zafir’s crippling anxiety and panic attacks, to Jacob’s autism, Hibbert shows that everyone, no matter what, is worthy of a love story.

As she leaves the Brown sisters behind, I hope that Hibbert continues to write more sexy stories for diverse characters. Good thing she’s got a backlist for me to tackle while we wait to see what she writes next!

Act Your Age, Eve Brown is out March 9, 2021!

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This is easily my favorite book in the Brown sisters trilogy. I absolutely fell in love with Eve from page one. This book had my laughing (more like cackling if I’m being honest) and tearing up all in one.

As always, the writing style was perfection, so easy to fly through. I found myself, for the first time ever, wanting even more once the last page was turned!

Of the three books in this series, this is most definitely my favorite!

Eve Brown is the youngest of the Brown sisters and doesn't really have her act together. She changes from one thing to the next when things don't seem to be working. When her parents cut her off, she must find a way to prove to them that she can find and hold a job. She meets grumpy Jacob Wayne and Montrose at their B & B and quite literally runs him down with her car. With an arm down, Jacob knows that he needs help with running the B & B and employs Eve's help as his chef.

What happens next is the most enjoyable falling in love between two very different people. Jacob is on the Autism spectrum and is very blunt and honest. He is kinda grumpy and harsh. That could never be said about Eve. As with the other books in this series, this book is quite steamy. I didn't think it was as steamy as the second book, but quite close.

I ended up listening to this one and loved it. I listened to the second book, too, and it has the same narrator, Ione Butler. She does a wonderful job! Highly recommend the audiobook.

Thank you to Avon, Netgalley, Bibliolifestyle and Librofm for the advance reading and listening copies.

TW: childhood neglect, anti-autistic ableism

Holy cuteness of epic proportions! A journey of self discovery + exasperation to lovers + unconditional acceptance and support = Act Your Age, Eve Brown!

Laugh out loud relatable awkward moments, angry geese, unrelenting sarcasm, adorable bed & breakfast patrons, hilarious supporting characters, cameos from the elder Brown sisters (AND Red and Zaf! *heart eyes*), and unconditional love are just a few things that I loved about this conclusion to the Brown Sisters trilogy! I ADORED Eve and Jacob absolutely won my heart over (although Red from book 1 still owns it *wink*)! Jacob's blunt honesty and Eve's "take no shit" attitude were the perfect start for what could only become delicious sexual tension and then incredible sexiness! I will admit that Hibbert had me fanning myself a couple times with this one! Their sharp wit and quick banter mixed with the raw, emotional acceptance you can only get from someone who truly understands you lead to a connection that was absolutely beautiful to see develop.

As with the first two books, Hibbert provides what seems to be (I myself am not on the spectrum and therefore speak from experience from knowing people who are) an accurate and respectful depiction of the experiences and struggles of someone with autism and how those experiences can vary for different people on the spectrum. Hibbert does not make light of autism but instead normalizes it in a way that helps the reader learn about those on the spectrum and shows the reader that "normal" doesn't exist. Normal is a setting on the dryer, NOT a human setting, and we all need to remember that.

My only "complaint" is that this one felt a lot shorter than the first two and because of that I feel like a few backstory and side plot point could've been fleshed out more. Otherwise my heart is completely happy with this conclusion to the trilogy and has me wanting to reread them all together!

An absolutely utterly delightful conclusion to this series. I loved how situational and comedic the timing was in this book when it came to Jacob and Eve interacting. The slow moments of them realizing emotions and the discovery of self.

Absolutely delightful.

This book was perfect when I felt completely burned out the other day and needed a light, fun read. I enjoyed the banter between the two main characters, and the complete absurdity of the situation. Hibbert depicts how these two neuro-divergent characters come to understand each other and themselves through their relationship, and I thought her depiction was sensitively done (although I don't claim to be an expert).

That was delightful! The last fifty pages made me want to grab some ice cream, blush in my little corner and damn them all because I need a Jacob in my life and I'm fucking bitter. Lol

This book concludes the Brown Sisters trilogy and even though I'm not obsessed with them, they were such a joy to read and every time I had one in my hands, I couldn't help but feel all warm and cheery inside. The autism representation, the angst, the steam - everything was on-point and in just the right amount! I think it's safe to say that this is my favorite out of the three books and I honestly hope Talia Hibbert decides to someday write a spin-off for either of the Montrose sisters.

Eve Brown wants to prove to her family that she isn't spoiled and can hold on a job and not give up without their help. She drives off, finds herself in a Bed and Breakfast, and tries to apply for a chef position on-the-spot. But the B&B is owned by Jacob Wayne, who seems to hate her at first sight and does nothing to hide it. To make matters worse, Eve accidentally hits Jacob with her car, leaving her feeling guilty and wanting to help him out while he recovers from his injuries.

I loved that this was a well-done opposites attract story. That we get a heroine who is shameless about the things she wants, says the first thing that comes to mind, and not shy away from her imperfections but choose to embrace them. This book sparks confidence and self-worth. My only issues were the insta-love, the easily-resolved conflict in the end and the conflict itself being the usual 'it was a only a misunderstanding'.

Thank you Netgalley and Avon Books for the earc! Act Your Age, Eve Brown comes out March 9th!