4.5 holy hell this was a perfect romance!!! The B&B setting? Immaculate!!! The chemistry? FIRE!

I loved the characters. They are so well developed and this is such a great example of a healthy relationship. The side characters were quirky and fun and I really really enjoyed all of Eve's baking scenes.

This was just so sweet. Definitely one of those instant happy books- it was just such a joy to read and the steam factor was ELITE! Highly recommend for all romance fans, this series is a gem.

4.5⭐️ read!

This is such a sweet and adorable story that will make you smile and sigh blissfully 🥰! The grumpy/sunshine, enemies-to-lovers tropes are so well done here, it's funny, heartwarming, and sexy, and you will get to witness an amazing character growth for both main characters.

Eve Brown grew up in a loving family with a privileged life and a financial safety net. But she tends to give up easily every time she faces challenges and always doubts her own capabilities. When she is confronted with her parents' latest disappointment, she leaves the house and stumbles upon a BnB in another town, where she jumps into a spontaneous interview for their chef position👩🏾‍🍳! After being turned away because of her lack of professionalism, she literally runs over the owner with her car 😂🤦🏻‍♀️. And now, she has no choice but to stay and help him prepare for the big upcoming event in town.

Jacob Wayne is the owner of the BnB. He's autistic and suffers abandonment issue from his childhood. But behind his perpetual grumpiness, Jacob is a sweet and thoughtful man, just a big giant cinnamon roll. I love the way Ms Hibbert puts two flawed characters together, lets them discover what's beneath the other person's façade, and also allows them to grow individually. They learn to trust each other, to believe in themselves, and to appreciate the special traits that other people may overlook. Towards the end, you'll be totally convinced that they are just perfect for each other 🥰.

There are not so much plot and action going on in this book, so it seems to be a bit slow, and there are some repetitive monologues. But if you're looking for an adorable couple who could charm your socks off and make you laugh out loud from their inner quirky thoughts, this feel-good book is for you! Overall, I've enjoyed this series of the Brown sisters, and I'd happily recommend it 👍.

*Special thanks to Avon Books for gifting me the ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

It’s official I love all the Brown Sisters!

Eve Brown is a free spirit who is a little different and that often makes her seem immature. Jacob Wayne is a stuffy B&B owner who struggles with abandonment issues. So of course there is no way they are compatible, except they so are!

I loved Jacob’s self awareness about himself and his Autism and that he was very sensitive to Eve and her feelings. It was so wonderful to watch Eve grow and come into herself and be unafraid to say what she wants and needs.

And the sexy times?! Whoa! I’m so here for the normalization of using toys!

I’m so sad to the see the series end but I’m hoping for Mont and his sisters to pop up again!

I received a complimentary review copy of this book but all opinions are my own.

ARC received from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

3.5 stars.

I get the impression that Talia Hibbert struggled with how to wrap up this series and give the youngest Brown sister as great a book as the first two.

It's not that I didn't enjoy it - I did! There were several laugh-out-loud moments, relatable characters (flaws and all), and obviously, Jacob Wayne.

But ...

Like Eve's character, the writing/story/plot was all over the place. At times chaos. There was either too much or too little going on - admittedly, it took me two nights to get through one chapter because I kept falling asleep. Not usually a good sign.

I wanted to root for the characters and feel something for them, but that unfortunately never happened. The development and substance that I adored in the first two books was sorely lacking in this one. Instead, the author filled in those gaps with repetitive words/sentences and an obsessive amount of profanity (and that's coming from someone who swears like a sailor).

Like I said, it seemed like there was an overall lack of direction and ideas of how to tie in the last sister with the others. The author could've pushed further - particularly on the topics of abandonment, perceptions of failure, autism, etc. Filling those gaps would've provided a more well-rounded contemporary romance on par with the first two books.

I think Talia Hibbert has saved the best for last. Eve Brown is a gorgeous wonder, and I was so happy to be reading her story. When you first meet Eve, you get the idea that she has the #unbothered vibes like nobody's business, but then underneath that layer, you get revealed a whole 'nother layer to her, and it's amazing to see it blossom.

Eve's parents are fed up with her, and want her to grow up. They want her take responsibility, become a respectable citizen (like her sisters) and take life by the horns. Eve however, has tried and has done her very best, all to be met with constant failures, she believes. In a fit of mild fury or an adult temper tantrum, Eve finds herself in another town attempting to restart her life on her terms. She literally runs into an opportunity and we find out how Eve Brown is faced with needing to act her age or go back to Mommy and Daddy.

A very charismatic, charming, and lovable story with such adorable characters, I was in love with this book from the very beginning. Eve Brown is the youngest of the trio of sisters, and she is now coming to grips with adulting, and knowing that she has to step up her game. Getting a firm, but much needed push out of the nest, Eve lands on her feet, precariously, but lands all the same, trying to figure her next moves. During this entire process she meets the ice cold, grumpy Jacob Wayne and we see how these two, with biting and witty banter, manage each other as Eve is finding herself through this self-discovery process.

Such a cute opposites attract story! I fell in love with this at the very beginning with Eve's personality, and she definitely didn't disappoint. I really appreciate the inclusion that Talia Hibbert thoughtfully includes in the stories of the 3 sisters, and we understand certain disabilities with such a careful inspection that you don't even know you are being taught a lifeskill when dealing with people who may have a disability that is or isn't disclosed, diagnosed, or known. One of the messages I received with this book is that no matter what, treat people with a level of care and respect. We don't know what other people have been through, and we shouldn't judge people on the way they look, treat us, or respond. There could be something deeper going on, and if we are conscious of our internal biases, then we can do a better service to those that need it most. We are all fighting battles. I also heard in this book, that you aren't broken. Just because you may do things differently doesn't mean that you are broken. Broken crayons still color. You don't need to be fixed. The right support and resources in place to assist is what is needed most. Don't shrink yourself. Be you. Everyone else will adjust. Everyone deserves a chance at love.

Many topics were discussed in this book, including:
- LGBQIA+
- Disabilities (autism spectrum)
- Adulting
- Childhood neglect
- How ableism hurts
- Friendships
- Relationships

Talia Hibbert has done a marvelous job in piecing together this brilliant story of two people who are complete opposites, but have so much in common that they don't realize in the beginning. This book has some really great emotional depth, character development, and great dialogue. I couldn't stop smiling and loving these characters from the very beginning. The very serious topic of disability, broaching the subject on ableism, mental health, self-care, generational trauma, childhood neglect, and others were done with so much thoughtfulness and care, and was well blended, that it felt so natural to discuss and read about these issues, as they should be.

Although this is the end of the trilogy I hope that Talia Hibbert does not close the door on the Brown Sisters. I would love to see what's next for all of them! 5 stars.

Thank you Avon and HarperVoyager, Talia Hibbert, and NetGalley for this advanced readers copy in exchange for a fair an honest review.

I HONESTLY COULD NOT LOVE THIS BOOK MORE. If I could give it ten stars, I would. Talia Hibbert has easily become one of my favorite authors through this series and she just needs to keep giving me more goodness. Eve Brown is the youngest of the Brown sisters. She seems to be the family f*ckup, not being able to hold down a job or focus on anything. Her parents threaten to cut her off unless she can get her life together, and she does so by getting a job at a country B&B. Except, she doesn't really get the job. The owner, Jacob, can't stand Eve and does not want to hire her but gets stuck with her after she runs him over with her car. There is a line in the book that I absolutely adored: "Jacob's attitude was rather like a barbed-wire fence: designed to rip you to shreds if you got too close, but only to protect something special." The book contained magical lines like that, and the story between the rigid Jacob and the flighty Eve was perfect in every way. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

3.75 stars. I enjoyed the final book in The Brown Sisters trilogy. I appreciated Hibbert's exploration of a main character on the Autism spectrum, and I liked the romance between Eve and Jacob. Hibbert's romances focus on diverse main characters who grow and change through the course of the story. Her dialogue and storytelling were, again, excellent in this book.

I didn't like this book quite as much as the first two in the series for two small reasons. One, as a reader, I did not connect with the two main characters in this 3rd book like I did the main characters in the first two books. There was nothing wrong with Hibbert's writing; I think this was just my preference as a reader.

The second reason I didn't enjoy this book as much was that the ending seemed a bit rushed. Once our main characters become "official" it takes less than a day for everything to fall apart. It then takes another day before everything is happy again. Then the book ends. I would have preferred Hibbert spent more time developing the relationship between Eve and Jacob and developing the personal growth that leads to the happily ever after. She did this more in the first two books, and I think that really made this book seemed rushed in the last 50-100 pages.

Overall, I liked this book and would recommend it to fans of romance books. I would also recommend it to readers looking for diverse main characters or characters on the Autism spectrum.

Talia Hibbert can't write a bad book. I am convinced she will never let me down. While I really didn't love Eve at first, I found her tenacity humorous and endearing. I thought Jacob's character was extremely unique and I appreciated that there was someone on the spectrum. Overall, just a great way to continue the story of the Brown's. I also love that these books can act as standalones.

I loved this final book of the Brown sister trilogy! Eve's great big personality, the comedic banter, and the steamy chemistry between her and Jacob made it my favorite!

Do you have auto-buy authors who you know you’ll be reading as soon as they publish something new? For me - Talia Hibbert is definitely one of those authors and has written some of my favorite romances. However - even our favorites can sometimes have a story that’s a miss for us and that was the case for me with Act Your Age, Eve Brown.

Maybe it was partly a case of burned by my own high expectations because Take a Hint Dani Brown is one of my absolute favorite romances. I loved it SO MUCH and had heard great things about Eve from friends.

At the start I was into it - Eve has been struggling to find her path, starting and stopping many different careers. Her parents told her she had to move out and keep a job for a year in order to get access to her trust back. Eve takes off on a long drive and ends up at a B&B that is hiring a chef. There she meets Jacob who is the owner of the inn and has an idea of what he expects and she isn’t it. But when his best friend convinces him to give her another shot and he runs out to tell her - she hits him with her car. Feeling terrible about his injuries she decides to stay and help at the inn while he heals.

I love the premise. I enjoyed Eve and Jacob. However something just felt really off to me - I think it was the pacing or the way the romance was mixed in to the rest of the story. It felt a little jarring to me like we would be moving along and then suddenly BAM, Eve would make a comment to herself about Jacob’s body or what she wanted to do with him. It just felt out of left field and forced to me. And same with their romantic encounters. It’s hard to really explain exactly why it didn’t work for me but it didn’t.

I did really love the ways that Eve and Jacob show respect for each other’s differences and don’t try to change each other. And it was nice to see glimpses of the couples from the first two books. But ultimately this one wasn’t for me. I’m still first in line for Talia Hibbert’s next book though!

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

Thanks to #Hearourvoice and Harpercollins for making this ARC via #Netgalley available.
As someone who loved the first two books in the series, I am so happy that I got my hands on this book. The representation that Talia Hibbert has provided all through the series has been fantastic. It is always amazing for people to see themselves represented in books. It is very enabling.

I really loved reading this book. Eve Brown is a character that I have been really interested in since the first two books. Especially since she was portrayed as the highly sexed sister whose words never come out the way she intends. Reading a book about her was just so climatic.

At the beginning of this book, she has a confrontation with her parents which leads her to drive far away from home hoping that she would start a new life and at the same time prove to her family that she is can hold down a job and is not a failure. That is when she walks into an interview for a Bed and Breakfast Chef. The owner of the BnB does not like her and he cannot help but say exactly what is on his mind. Jacob is Autistic and he lets her know that on their first meeting. Since his eyes could barely drag themselves away from her breasts, she teases him. Jacob almost explodes in rage, but Mont his friend advised him to employ Eve.

With Eve already sashing her gorgeously thick ass out the door. They both have to run after her. Long story short, Eve hits Jacob with her car which results in him being concussed, his arm broken and in the hospital.  Now, she had to hold down the fort, basically. When Jacob wakes the next morning to find her following all his rigid safety rules and making his guest comfortable, he is surprisingly thankful.

They are honestly the most balanced couple in the romance world. The fact that Jacob is autistic and speaks his mind, matched well with Eve who favours speaking her mind and appreciates when people are blunt. A small spoiler, Eve realizes that she also has autism and being together helped her understand herself better.

The sex scenes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am trying not to sound like a deranged person because they are both too hot for their own good. To be honest, it was more the chemistry between the two of them than the actual sex. Eve knew exactly what she wanted and Jacob was willing to try. It was never about taking either of them out of their comfort zone. It was more about making sure they enjoyed themselves in their comfort zones.

This book was just perfection.

Eve Brown has been kicked out and cut off. Her parents want her to get serious and hold down a job. Determined to prove she’s not actually a hot mess, Eve ventures forth to adult, and in process accidentally runs over the cute yet intense owner of the bed and breakfast where she just applied to cook. Jacob Wayne is a perfectionist, now with a broken arm, and in desperate need for a cook. He demands excellence, and Eve Brown is not exactly what he had in mind. But there is something about the sunny, chaotic, and whimsical woman that may just thaw Jacob’s frosty exterior.

Another hilarious and sexy romp from Talia Hibbert, and it was a delight. With unique and complex new characters to root for, and cameos from our favorite Brown sisters and their partners, this cast of characters felt like a hug. Jacob and Eve made no sense, but I did not care a bit, and rooted for them all the way. Eve may have felt like she lived in the shadows of her sisters, but she certainly held her own in this installment in the series. I will miss this series, but look forward to Hibbert’s next project. Hopefully they arrive sooner rather than later.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown was such a charming and lovely read. This is my first Talia Hibbert book and I truly did not expect to adore these characters as much as I did. Eve Brown is on a journey to self-actualization. She's 26-years-old and trying to become more independent, so she runs off from home and accidentally runs over Jacob Wayne. He is a small-town B&B owner and she becomes his new cook.

Eve and Jacob served us sunshine and grumpy trope. They complimented each other and every way. Eve is beautiful, chaotic, and loud, unapologetically herself. Jacob is our orderly, calm, and rational hero. Together, these two are the perfectly imperfect opposites attract pair. This book has everything you could ever want, witty banter, heart-warming scenes, LOL-moments. There were so many cute moments that my heart squeezed so tight in my chest. I also didn't expect the book to be so sexy and steamy... that was a very welcomed surprise! I thoroughly enjoyed every single moment of this book.

The diverse representation was written exceptionally well. I love how Talia humanized these characters and gave them their own story. Autism is not what defined who Jacob was. He leads a perfectly normal and functional life. He has his own hopes, dreams, and doubts. He loves and despairs. Talia wrote real and authentic characters. This was a wonderful book that explored different aspects of identities with affection and joy rather than sorrow.

Seriously one of the highlights of my 2021 so far. I couldn't rave about this book more. It is an absolute must-read. Without a doubt in my mind, everyone should pick this up.

Hibbert is back at it again making you fall in love with yet another Brown sister. Eve is just as charming as her older sisters Chloe and Dani, and full of life and spunk. Once again we are pulled into an absolutely adorable and hilarious love story with the perfect touch of spice. It's hard not to fall in love with characters so full of love, sass, and life. And bless Hibbert for once again presenting us with total relationship goals once again!

The final review will be on geekdeclassified.com on March 3rd.

I’m a huge fan of this series so I may have been a tad excited for Eve’s story. Perhaps I had too high of expectations but man did they fall short. I was invested until about 30% and then found the story sluggish and all I wanted to do was skim. Too much focus on Jacob for me. I wanted more of Eve. Perhaps more backstory or setting outside of the B&B. Overall it left me very unsatisfied. I would still recommend Chloe and Dani’s stories.

I am a big Talia Hibbert fan so I was very excited to receive an advanced digital copy of the third and final story in the Brown Sisters series. I have not read Chloe's or Dani's stories, and though they share some characters (Brown family members, significant others from previous books) Act Your Age can be read on its' own. Like me, you'll definitely want to go and read the other two books after reading this one. Thank you Avon Books and Netgalley for this copy! All opinions expressed are my own.

I absolutely fell in love with Eve and Jacob. They are the definition of Grumpy Sunshine. Eve is financially cut off and thrust into the world after her parents think she's had too many failed attempts at adulting. She has so much heart, but even as hard as she tries things just end up taking a turn for the worst. She's feisty, loving, and glitter personified but is struggling with the desire to make her parents proud and being who others want her to be. Jacob is in control of everything (on the outside that is), but his B&B has a problem and he needs major help. Especially when he's left with a broken arm and no staff to take over the day to day duties. Enter Eve who will do everything possible to help Jacob while also trying to figure out who she is and what she wants in life.

This book is laugh out loud funny, sexy, and gave me all the feels. Eve and Jacob balanced each other beautifully. They are each dealing with their own issues and we see how that effects their relationship. They allow each other to be exactly who they are, while also inspiring each other to be better. One of my favorite thing about Talia Hibbert's writing is the diversity and inclusion that's present in all her books. Her books look like the world to me. Although Jacob has autism it does not define him. Yes it is a puzzle piece in what makes Jacob who he is, but there are hundreds of other puzzle pieces as well.

Talia uses a lot of similes in her writing, which I love because I'm able to fully grasp how the characters are feeling so I'll end my review with this. Jacob is like a cactus-prickly on the outside, but has cool refreshing water on the inside. Eve is like a bath bomb-colorful, sparkly, and solid, but needs water to fully reveal her true self. Don't worry, Talia's similes are a lot better. Pick up your own copy of Act Your Age, Eve Brown for a laugh out loud, feel good enemies to friends to lovers romance set at a charming B&B that will have you dreaming of your own trip to Castell Cottage and nests with grumpy, handsome men.

This book was addictive, comforting, sexy, and all the other things you want out of a Talia Hibbert novel. I think I fell a little bit in love, and I think this is my favorite of hers yet, which is quite a feat considering how much I loved both Chloe and Dani’s stories, especially Take a Hint, Dani Brown. I loved getting to return to the world of the Brown sisters and their family (shoutout especially to the legend that is Gigi). Talia Hibbert is such a talented author and her books are like catnip to me. The entire story felt like this amazing escapist retreat. That feeling was only heightened by the fact that it was set at a quaint B&B in the Lake District, and was filled with so much simple, cozy domesticity (making food, caring for a home) that you just wanted to curl up in the book and live in it. There was so much amazing banter, sexual tension off the charts, and so much sweetness. I was obsessed with Eve, I was obsessed with Jacob, and I fell in love with all of the new side characters. Hibbert makes you fall in love with almost all of her side characters, actually, which is truly a gift of hers, and one I seek out and cherish in an author. This book was a cool glass of iced tea on a breezy August evening and a gift from the reading gods. I can’t recommend it (or Hibbert’s other books) enough—go read them now!!

Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (Brown Sisters #3) 4 stars

The last book of the Brown Sisters trilogy, but is the last the best?

Eve Brown has a problem, after starting a wedding planner business she closes the business after a blowup with a dove vendor. Her parents are disappointed with her never ending changing career goals. They decide to cut her off from her trust funds until she can demonstrate gainful employment for a year. In a panic, she drives away and ends up in a B&B desperately seeking a cook. Jacob, the owner of the B&B has worked for years in the hospitality industry. Sinking all available funds into this B&B he needs it succeed, especially since he has gotten a booth at the Gingerbread Festival. The initial interview doesn't go well, since Jacob is appalled by her clothes, behavior and he can't stop thinking about her body. She leaves, but he changes his mind and tries to find her. One vehicular accident later (Eve hits him with her car) and she is in charge of the B&B. What follows is a charming tale of romance between two people that have their own problems to overcome.

I have to confess, this was not my favorite Brown Sister book, that honor goes to "Take a Hint, Dani Brown". I found the book a little disjointed and the end was a little abrupt. Both Eve and Jacob are autistic to a degree and find the world a little hard to deal with. I found the character portrayals to be descriptive about what makes Jacob and Eve uncomfortable and what methods they found to deal with it. The romance was sweet and I enjoyed the banter between Eve and Jacob.

Thank you Avon Harper Voyager and Netgalley for this ARC.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown is the third book in the Brown Sisters series by Talia Hibbert and centers around youngest sister Eve, who has just quit her latest career endeavor. Her parents are fed up and give her an ultimatum: hold down a job for a year or lose access to her trust fund. There's also one more catch: she needs to move out. Eve gets in her car and starts to drive, and happens upon a sign for a job opening at a Bed and Breakfast. On a whim, she parks and goes in for a job interview that does not go as well as expected, and ends with Eve hitting her future boss Jacob with her car. Stricken with guilt, Eve stays on to help while Jacob recovers from his injuries. Along the way, Eve and Jacob find that they have developed feelings for each other. As with the other books in the series, this is a hilarious and fun rom-com journey that also delves into more series issues, as Jacob is on the autism spectrum. Another great book from Talia Hibbert.

After a promising beginning, this was such a disappointment to me. However, I might be alone in the sentiment.

After being stalled in her life for years, her fed-up parents kick her out and cut her off. Eve randomly ends up in a small town and gets a job being a cook in a B&B after she hits the owner with her car. Now she has to work with the crabby man while proving that she can achieve something.

There is a good chance what annoyed me annoyed no one else. So if you don't mind the things I list, then this book is for you.

Eve and Jacob are cute. However, their cute times tend to end with Jacob admiring her ass or her breasts. This ruined the mood for me. There were glimmers where I saw that he liked her for more than her physical assets, but he doesn't dwell on them as much. I can theoretically see why they are a good couple, but the sexy thoughts make it seem more like lust between the two of them than love. The ending felt rushed because Eve decided that Jacob and I don't see coming. In fact, I was supposed to be on Eve's side with the argument, but all I could think was that she was backsliding to her previous ways.

This review is based on an advanced reader copy provided through Netgalley for an honest review.