This book was a lot of fun - Eve and Jacob were unique and fun to read characters that set this romance apart from others I've read. Talia Hibbert does a great job of bringing in humor, but also some really serious topics into her books. I feel like this is so hard to find, especially in a book that also has interesting characters, a hot and steamy romance (honestly, super steam!!), and good writing. I can't honestly say why it didn't make a bigger impression on me than 3 stars, but this is really a 3.5 star read - definitely better than average and worth a read if you're into romance.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown is, rightly so, on almost every most anticipated books of 2021 list I've seen. The conclusion of Hibbert's Brown Sisters series, I too was eager to read this one and was so excited when I was approved for an eARC. It starts off a bit slow and then it escalates drastically. Like the other Brown Sisters books, it's easy and quick to read. As with the others, I adored how the book touches on Chloe and Dani (Eve's sisters).

Unfortunately, I have to say that this is personally my least favorite of the trilogy, but that's just personal taste (and maybe because Eve reminds me a little bit of my younger sister). It definitely has all of the Talia Hibbert trademarks. It's brilliant and adorable and deeper than you might expect. The banter is top notch, and I adored Eve and Jacob. I was surprised there wasn't more conflict and thought it was setting up for more, but I enjoyed the story arc and conclusion regardless. Honestly, I just loved Take a Hint, Dani Brown so much that it would've been really hard to exceed my expectations. Overall, a great read and definitely recommended!

I just love the Brown sisters! Some parts of this one were laugh out loud funny. I really love Hibbert’s inclusivity. She did a very tasteful job discussing autism in adults and recognizing the need or discomfort with certain sensory devices.

Having read Get a Life, Chloe Brown, I knew I could expect interesting characters, a story of growth, and humor. While I got all three, I feel like this one fell short of what the first book brought to the table. I love a good enemies to lovers story and it starts out that way. The first third of the book had the witty banter between Eve’s Sunshine and Jacob’s Grumpy, a fun storyline, and a great build up to them finally liking each other, but then I feel like it broke away a bit. It takes too long to finally get the characters together and the main conflict happens after 85%, which doesn’t give much time for a satisfying resolution. This just fell a bit short for me. 3.5 stars.

What else can I say except this is another fantastic romance by Talia Hibbert. The whole Brown Sisters series is flawless but this one is my favorite because...GRUMPY SUNSHINE! Which should surprise no one. I loved this book and I especially loved all the insults that really meant "I love you" and the scarcely suppressed smiles. It's my very favorite thing.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown is the kind of book you need to read when you're feeling down. This had so much heart. Talia Hibbert's characters are always so wonderfully real and funny and they go through personal growth that just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.

Eve is struggling to find her place in the world. With two successful sisters, she feels like she needs to find a grown up job and just can't seem to figure things out. Relatable. Her parents want her to mature and give her an ultimatum of holding a job for a year or they will cut her off financially.

This causes Eve to drive out to the country and stumble upon an adorable bed and breakfast run by Jacob. Jacob is autistic and is in general kind of a grump who needs things done in very specific ways. He also needs to hire a chef and can't find anyone who is perfect for the job. Enter Eve. His worst nightmare, as she is unplanned, dressed wildly inappropriate for a job interview, and has no real restaurant experience.


The dynamic between these two characters was everything. They balance each other so well. Eve is unbothered by Jacob's bluntness and Jacob likes that Eve speaks her mind and doesn't take offense to his mannerisms. He's hard on the outside with a soft interior and Eve is sassy and caring and the two together is magic.

There was so much comedy in this and I don't think I stopped smiling for the entire book. Even the smut scenes, which are GOOD, still had a level of humor and sweetness that fit them perfectly. The conflict in the end seemed a little unnecessary at first but looking back I think it added a lot to their relationship and they both needed it to solidify their place with each other. It also resolves pretty quickly so none of that annoying tension and time apart.

I have adored literally every book I have read by Talia Hibbert. She is truly brilliant as both a storyteller but also at crafting characters that are so true to life they grab you by the heart! This one definitely took the longest to get me in but I may have been eating while finishing it because I just couldn't bear to put it down. Eve is the human embodiment of sunshine and when she is sort of thrust out of the nest by her parents - she lands in the tiny hamlet of Skybriar. And may or may not hit the ever so serious Jacob with her car. It is truly a delight - not to mention the first time I have read a book with not one but TWO ND leads! It is truly wonderful!

Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥.5
Tropes: slow burn, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, forced proximity, hurt/ comfort, neurodivergent leads, grumpy/ sunshine
Subgenre: contemporary romance
CW/ TW: some childhood trauma mentioned

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Liked this book the best of all the three Brown Sisters. Eve and Jacob both socially awkward and slightly weird were so lovable. Jacob with his penchant for being stoic and straightlaced to a fault and Eve who just seems to be a hot mess at times comes into her own with the love of Jacob. They each drove the other one crazy, but soon liked each other's company and figured out the other's indioscrasy. Eve who finds a job which turns out she loves and is good at and Jacob who decides to trust and love again.

Oh my darling, sweet, affectionate, lovely Evie.

This book is utter perfection, and I love Eve and Jacob so damn much! The representation, the love, the romace, the chemistry, the emotions, and every single part of this book was just great. Reading this book made me cry, laugh, giggle, scream, and just melt. I love the Brown sisters with all my heart and will miss them so very much.

Eve Brown is a hot mess, and I love how real and relatable she is. So much about Eve was stuff I could relate to, and her journey in this book warmed my heart so much. I enjoyed her growth, and how she learnt to be a better and more accountable person. She’s had a string of failed endeavors behind her and the path she finds herself on in this book helped her stop seeing herself as less then. The most relatable thing for me was how she was in her friendships – always having to play a role or offer help in order to maintain some semblance of relevance to your friends.

Jacob, OMG – my baby boy Jacob. Jacob is a man with many walls and a troubled past. I loved his growth as well, and the relationship he has with Mont, Tessa, Alex, and Aunt Lucy. I love the effect he and Eve had on each other. They were just do cute and perfect and I love them so much!

The little snippests of Chloe, Dani, Red, and Zaf we got in this book were so awesome. The entire Brown family featured in this book, and they all had one effect or another on Eve and her journey in this book.

The autism representation in this book was great and I believe it’s because the author herself is on the autism spectrum. Eve’s steps towards her realization of being on the spectrum was also literally me.

Eve and Jacob are like oil and water, and this book felt more like opposites attract than enemies to lovers. It was so beautiful to watch them find their way to each other in spite of their differences.

This book is out on the 9th of March, and I can’t wait for you all to read it and love it as much as I do!

This was my favorite in the series because I loved the characters so much and their journey to love. Highly recommend.

Loved this. The Brown sisters trilogy has been my favorite. I loved Eve and her quirkiness. She and Jacob had such a fun relationship and I loved both of them. It wasn't easy and straightforward but it made me appreciate it more. The bird scenes made me laugh each time! 😁 Now I definitely need Mont’s story or maybe Alex and Tessa!

I enjoyed this book so much. From the engaging characters to the interesting plot line to the inclusivity of the cast, I was hooked. I really identified with Eve Brown as a main character, and I thought she delivered in a big way as the main character in this book. She is probably my favorite of the Brown sisters now! I also really enjoyed the men of the book, and I loved the inclusion of a character with autism. What I loved most, though, is that the character wasn’t written as “suffering” with autism. The character was a living, breathing person in which autism was normalized. I feel like that is a great plot point to really make readers feel seen. I also thought Eve showed a lot of growth and development through the book, and I really feel like her character came full circle from start to finish of the book.

RATING: 3/5 STARS

This was a cute read. The main characters had an initial clash of personalities (sunny and chaotic vs. grumpy and organized) that set up for some entertaining banter and an enemies-to-lovers dynamic. I liked the setting of a charming B&B as the backdrop to their romance. However, their story didn't draw me in as much as some of Talia Hibbert's other books, and I can't put my finger exactly on why. The plot is a little slow moving and Eve and Jacob's relationship didn't elicit strong feelings from me as a reader. This book has all the ingredients of a potential rom-com favorite for me, but the execution wasn't quite to my taste. If you're a fan of the previous books in this series and like wholesome, sweet reads, I would still check this book out though!

A sincere thanks to Avon for providing an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Eve Brown has held a few different jobs over the past few years. The latest one being a kind of disaster - oops! Eve's parents are a bit harsh and decide to cut Eve off for a while until she can hold down a job.

Eve is upset, but understands (kinda) her parents reasoning for cutting her off. While taking a long drive she happens upon a charming Inn. This is where she meets Jacob Wayne - owner of said Inn. Jacob and Eve immediately do not get a long. Jacob just happens to be interviewing for a cook and Eve just happens to be looking for a job. The interview doesn't go so great and while leaving, Eve manages to hit Jaco with her car (yikes!). And now Eve kind of has to stay to help out Jacob because - she did kind of hit him with her car.

What starts off as a rocky working relationship slowly turns into a tentative friendship. I loved the relationship between Eve and Jacob. They are literally the definition of sunshine and grump with Jacob even nicknaming Eve "Sunshine" (swoon 😍). I loved the slow growth of their relationship and how they didn't ever shy away from hard subjects for both of them.

I really liked the fact that Jacob was very outright and forthcoming with his autism. And that he felt at ease with Eve. Eve hasn't always had the best relationships with friends either and so it was a joy watching their friendship bloom. They were always free to be each other when they were together.

As always, Talia is such a talented author. There are always specific lines that stick with me when reading her books and I definitely highlighted parts of Act Your Age, Eve Brown that I will be going back to revisit.

Grab Act Your Age, Eve Brown if you're looking for an enemies-to-lovers/grumpy sunshine romance that will have you laughing and swooning in equal measures!

OMG, I'll read anything by Talia Hibbert but I really do love the Brown sisters. Eve is just unexpected and Jacob is just right for her. I so enjoyed their misunderstandings and banter. The sex was burning and the end was delightful.

This was the perfect romance! I have really enjoyed the Brown sister series and I think this was my favorite of the three. The main characters were so endearing and while they seem complete opposites, a grump and a "sunshine", they are more similar than they realize. Eve takes a job at a B&B to prove her parents wrong and Jacob is the owner of the B&B and is hesitant to hire Eve. A crazy meet cute takes place and the story just evolves from there. The main characters had a lot of chemistry and I loved the way the story unfolded. I also loved how autism was a main theme in the book and dealt with autism in relationships. This book left a huge smile on my face!

*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Talia Hibbert does it again! A delightful, frothy confection to read when you're feeling down (because if this won't cheer you up, nothing will).

The last book of the Brown sisters trilogy just might be my favorite. I loved getting to know Chloe and Dani, but Eve was truly a delight!⁣
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I totally see where her nickname Sunshine comes from because she is a vibrant ray of sunshine. She is kind, witty, and a beautiful mess.⁣
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I always adore a character that brings on constant chaos but embraces it fully. ⁣
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The banter between Eve and Jacob was hilarious. She was a spit fire and just constantly matched his sarcasm. ⁣
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Her love for all animals, always reminded me of a Disney princess but also myself (I don’t view myself as a princess) but I loved it. I literally died laughing at her worry for hitting a dog over a person; because that would be me. 🤣⁣
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Her graphic tees were also amazing. I adored Tessa and Alex and their chaos they brought. ⁣
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Even Jacob and his grumpiness and straightforwardness was sort of a breath of fresh air. Ooooh and the steam, he may be awkward when talking but he was not awkward in the sheets. 🔥 ⁣
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I truly felt for these two always worrying what others thought of them and their quirks but then their strangers to enemies to friends to lovers relationship just proved that when you find the right circle you don’t have to have a care in the world what anyone thinks because you found your people. ⁣
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Thank you @avonbooks for an ARC for my honest review.⁣
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Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Talia Hibbert is back with the third story of the Brown sisters and I have to say, this one is my favorite. Eve is so lovable and relatable while also bringing up complex topics of autism and how we view ourselves and others. Issues of autism are addressed but I loved how the book shone a positive light on all the beautiful things that make up a person with autism. This is such a quick and charming romance that it was the perfect weekend read. I highly recommend to anyone who loves the Brown sisters or is looking for their next great romance book!

Thank you @netgalley and @avonbooks for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

ACT YOUR AGE, EVE BROWN is the cutest and fluffiest romance I have read in such a long time. I think this actually may be my favorite book in the Brown Sisters series. I got so caught up in the story, I snuck reading it while at work and on the bus, and at home (like a respectable bookworm). Definitely read it if you enjoy reading romance that caters to people of all types.