The third installment of the Brown sisters trilogy follows the youngest sister Eve Brown. Eve is seeking a temporary job to prove to her family how responsible she is when she spontaneously interviews for a chef position at a local Bed and Breakfast. Everything is looking good for Eve until she accidently runs over her future employer (Jacob) with her car. In an attempt to make up for her mistake, Eve convinces Jacob to let her run the B&B while he recovers. The story takes off from there.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this absolute delight. I was so excited to get approved for this novel and was not disappointed! I enjoyed the optimistic (Eve) and grumpy (Jacob) duo which made for entertaining banter. The pairing of these two was so well written by Hibbert and this novel was without a doubt, my favorite of the three. The rep of the two protagonists having autism which the author portrayed realistically and beautifully showcasing the reality of the spectrum was a true joy to read. This book made me smile, laugh and felt like a ray of sunshine. It exceeded any of my expectations for the conclusion of the trilogy!

The last of the Brown sisters! This was so adorable and the romance was so sweet. I love hate to love and I love the autistic representation of it as well! So glad to see Eve shine in her own book & her come into her own and find sweet, steamy, love!

I have recommended the living daylights out of this book to everyone I know. I loved it. It was sweet and laugh-out-loud funny and just wonderful. It is always a joy to see how Talia Hibbert pulls me in to make me love these two wonderful individuals and root for them unfailingly until the end.

I love the Brown sisters series. I love much of Talia Hibbert's work. Her stories are fresh, fun, authentic, very well written, exciting, and lovely. She balances plot and sizzle, passion and meaning.

"Act Your Age, Eve Brown" is the third and final part of the Brown sisters series Hibbert has been working on for a few years, beginning with "Get a Life, Chloe Brown." All three of the Brown sisters are Black British, plus-size, sassy, smart women who find their happily-ever-afters with partners who fit with them and do not attempt to change them. I love the female-empowerment aspects of these books; none of these characters go looking for love, but they find it in the most unexpected places and it makes them just that much more happy.

Eve Brown has been alluded to in the previous books in this series, and she is often described as "head in the clouds," or lackadaisical or flighty. She has difficulty finding that ONE TRUE CALLING her sisters seem to have found so easily, and as such Eve is kind of...well...considered a failure in her family. Eve has even begun taking on this identity for herself.

So, when her parents put a freeze on her trust account and demand she get a job and start making her own way in the world, Eve is a little at a loss as to what to do next--but she's determined to show them, all of them, that she is not just the baby of the family. That is how Eve finds herself as the new cook at a country B&B. In comes the LOVE INTEREST...and chaos and comedy ensue.

Similair to Helen Hoang's "The Bride Test" or "The Kiss Quotient," "Act Your Age, Eve Brown" features non-neurotypical characters. I do not believe Talia is writing #ownvoices, and I personally do not have autism and I cannot speak to the authenticity of the way her characters experience and view the world, but from what I could tell Hibbert did due diligence to researching autism.

Talia Hibbert is so incredibly reliable! I really enjoyed this romance as a journey to understanding oneself better through a relationship with another person. And her balance of sweetness with filthiness is unmatched! Plus I love a Lake District setting so I'm really looking forward to the spinoff series.

This isn't my personal fave book in the trilogy for reasons that are purely personal. The relationship between the two main characters is, like, playfully hostile. But the level of it, like telling each other to "f**k off" is difficult for me to personally read as playful, not for the coarse language but the sentiment that typically accompanies that language. I know it's a dynamic that works for them, but it's not the most fun for me to witness. I'm too sensitive! So it goes!

I am extremely lucky to have gotten approved for this book so soon after finishing Dani’s book. I am so glad I got to read these marathon style and live with these sisters for the past week. This book was so adorable, in the previous two books, we didn’t see much of Eve so I was glad to really learn about her character here. Jacob was a very interesting character as well and the progression of their relationship was so well done and had me rooting for them the whole time. I am so sad that this series is over, but I cannot wait for more by Talia!

I'm kicking myself for not jumping into this series sooner as I really enjoyed this third book. Great humor, interesting characters, and steamy chemistry between the two leads. I will definitely go back and read the first two novels featuring Eve's sisters. For those of you who have read the other books, I'm sure you will be glad to know Eve's family does pop up here and there in this one.

Eve Brown tends to bounce from one thing to another and her parents have had enough. They are going to cut her off financially with the hope she will get her act together. She interviews for a chef's position at a bed and breakfast but after clashing with the owner, Jacob Wayne, she doesn't get the job. And then disaster strikes when she accidently hits Jacob with her car. He'll be out of commission for a bit and Eve, feeling guilty, tries to help out at the B&B. Jacob likes to be in control and being forced to sit on the sidelines is not exactly his idea of a good time. With Eve taking over what could go wrong? Or perhaps the other question is what could go right?

I'm always game for an opposites attract romance. And I did like a specific thing Jacob and Eve had in common. (I'm trying to be vague as it's not something covered in the publisher synopsis.) I appreciate Eve was not as clearly defined as Jacob in this aspect but the author explored it just a bit. It's amazing how no matter how old you are, you keep learning things about yourself. I did find myself identifying with Eve in that regard.

I almost feel obligated to mention this book has some graphic love scenes. I read romance novels quite often and the steam level in this one is about as high as it can get, in my opinion. To each their own, but I thought it worked well in the context of the story and characters.

A romance with a ton of humor and characters that you couldn't help but root for. I found myself smiling a lot while reading as the story and characters were so much fun.

4.5 stars

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown is another delightful story from Talia Hibbert following the Brown sisters, this time with Eve as the heroine. While it is the third in the series, it can be read as a stand-alone, although I do recommend reading them all.

Talia Hibbert consistently provides a world with multiple facets of diversity in her books, and she continues the tradition here with her two neurodivergent leads. While Eve and Jacob are opposites in many ways, they relate to each other due to them both being neurodivergent, while also each being able to compensate for each other’s weaknesses in a realistic way. Jacob’s autism in particular is so well written, and while I did find myself a bit unsure at first how I felt, this was a case where it was simultaneously a slow-burn fall-into-love and super steamy and sexy in the best ways at the same time.

And while each book does stand alone, as I noted prior I love the little cameo appearances from the other sisters, reinforcing the bond between them that returning readers enjoyed in previous books and also giving new readers a taster of these characters. Chloe and Dani are both so wonderful, and I love seeing them provide sisterly support for Eve as she did for them.

This book, like the previous two, is pure delight, and if you loved them, you’ll love this. And if you’re just discovering Talia Hibbert and/or her Brown Sisters, I think you’ll love it too!

In this house, we love the Brown sisters. I have loved each of their stories so much but Eve’s is without a doubt my favorite. Like her sisters’ stories, Eve’s story had steam, tears, and humor.

The banter this book had was beyond. There were times I legitimately laughed out loud.

I think Eve and Jacob had the slowest burn between the three books. But their steam is well worth the wait!

I feel that Talia Hibbert handled her representation of autism extremely well. But are we surprised? Each topic she brings to light with her writing she hands with such grace.

It was fun seeing the Brown family again. Especially Chloe and Red, Dani and Zaf, and GiGi! The way their family is written, you feel like you’re in the room with them watching them banter like a tennis match.

I loved this book so much but I’m honestly not surprised. So..If you need me, I’ll be renting a room at Castell cottage, drinking tea, eating biscuits, and chatting with my new friends Eve, Jacob, and Mont (while Jacob chases away the water fowl).

Thank you so much to Net Galley and Avon books for this e-arc!

Another fun rom-com by Talia Hibbert to complete the trio of the Brown sisters.

Forced to get a job and move out, Eve jumps in her car and ends in a small town. Noticing s bed and breakfast needs a chef, she gets an interview with the owner Jacob and eventually the job. This is story of Eve and Jacob.

Written in the same cheeky tone and humor, it is a delightful read. I couldn't wait to find out what happens next.

Even though it's the third book in the series, you don't need to read the other books to read this one. The other sisters only make cameo appearances.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC

4.5 🌟
I am so happy that I was able to read this book, it was really sweet fun and soft even when it handles important and serious issues that are really well handled.
I really enjoy the inclusivity in Talia's books and this is not an exception.
I adored Eve's character and her journey not only falling in love but also finding her true passion, it was delightfull, moving and so enjoyable.
And Jacob... what can I say about this awesome hero? He is the sweetest, so unafraid of being himself and a really well developed character.

About a year ago I picked up Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. At the time it seemed like everyone I know was reading the start of this series and loving it. So I jumped on the bandwagon and read it too. I found it adorable and really charming. So when I saw there would be 2 more I was even more excited. By the time I read Take a Hint, Dani Brown I was in more in love with the Brown sisters and I couldn’t wait to get to the last. I didn’t think I would love any of them as much as I love Dani, but I was wrong. Act Your Age, Eve Brown might now be my favorite of the three sisters. I loved every minute of Eve and Jacob’s story.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown is the story of Eve, the youngest of the Brown sisters and the one that is the most lost in life. She has tried everything to find what will make her happy and make her feel successful but nothing has worked. That is until she has a fight with her family and storms off finding herself at a small town and at a B&B owned by grumpy Jacob. After a series of events lead to Eve hitting Jacob with her car she finds herself cooking at the B&B while helping Jacob as he heals from his injuries. Suddenly Eve is good at something and it is more than just cooking.

Simply put, Act Your Age, Eve Brown was pure joy in a book. I loved the romcom feel of Jacob and Eve’s unconventional relationship. It really really worked for me. But I also loved the serious tones thrown in too. The book was about more than Eve and Jacob being opposites and falling for each other. It was about finding your place in a world you don’t feel like you fit in, finding the thing that makes you feel like you, and I loved that. Seeing what was underneath Eve’s spoiled exterior made me love her all the more. And seeing her and Jacob open up to one another just filled my heart with joy.

It’s hard to say 100% if this was my favorite book of the 3. I mostly want to say yes, but really all can I say with 100% certainty is that I’m sad the tale of the Brown sisters is over. I loved getting to know these three women and the men the ended up loving and I wish there were more of them to look forward to. All I know is that I will be auto buying anything else Hibbert puts out and you should too.

A wonderful conclusion to wonderful series.

Brown family doesn't really feel fictional - they feel like real people. Maybe because their feelings and experiences are so tangible on paper, maybe because they are truly and wonderfully multi-dimensional, maybe because they are perfectly flawed and messily human.

I am forever grateful to Talia Hibbert for writing these books, and for introducing me to the wonderful and steamy world of the diverse romance.

4.5 stars

And that is a wrap for the Brown sisters – Hibbert ended this series on the highest of high notes.

Eve Brown was known as flighty amongst her sisters and friends. She couldn’t keep a job and her friends only wanted her service. After she quit her latest business venture, Eve’s parents offered her a choice – keep a job for a full year or lose access to the family trust. This led Eve to discover a quaint B&B with one incredibly grumpy owner.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown left me absolutely giddy. Talia Hibbert’s Brown Sisters series has been a delight to read but there was something special about Act Your Age, Eve Brown. Characters are the heart of any romance and Hibbert’s exploration of Eve and Jacob was perfection. As two seemingly different people, Hibbert unveiled how they were similar and how they could lean on each other through their navigation of the world. As we’ve all come to expect, Act Your Age, Eve Brown was a riot. While sometimes over the top, the humor added to the quirky nature of the book and made Eve and Jacob more charming.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown was narrated by Ilone Butler who was new to me. I enjoyed Butler’s narration and loved the subtle differences she gave each of the characters. Her airy pitch was wonderful for Eve and she really delivered in portraying the quirky and fast-paced humor.

The Brown Sisters is a series that I will hold close to my heart, but I look forward to learning more about the Montrose siblings.

Fantastic! So much better than the first book! It was funny, lighthearted, and I absolutely loved Eve and Jacob together. Their banter and chemistry were wonderful and I absolutely loved that Jacob wasn’t a perfect hero. He had flaws and real life issues which made him a realistic hero. Eve also experienced some real growth in the book, which made it overall just such a sweet read.

Every book I read in this series becomes my new favorite. I don't know how she did it, but yet again Hibbert surpassed my already high expectations. I loved this book so, so much. It brought laughter, smiles, and swoons to me when I needed them. I immediately loved these two characters and can't get enough of their dynamic together. The dialogue was off the charts outstanding, which is the thing that always gets me the most. The friendship, whit, honesty, emotion, spice, individualism, and love is all so amazing. This review is just a rave of love so I'll end by saying run to go read this series and go read this book!

5 stars!!

Feast your eyes everyone! The third and last instalment in the The Brown Sisters series is here and it is unbelievably delightful!!

Eve Brown’s story does not disappoint, and it is an incredibly nice way to end this trilogy.

Thank you to the Publisher and to NetGalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Eve is a bit of a mess. Or at least according to her parents, who demand she grow up and hold down a job as well as get her own place to live in. Jacob is absolutely not a mess, he’s always in control of everything. Except for right now is B&B is understaffed and he has an important even coming up and no one is good enough for him to hire. So when Eve hits Jacob with her car right after they have a hell of an interview, the last thing Jacob wants to do is offer her the job. Except he kind of needs her, and Eve kind of owes him.

This is such a wonderful delightful story of two strangers turned enemies turned friends turned lovers. Talia Hibbert once again proves she is a queen at writing romance. Reading through Jacob’s and Eve’s thoughts and feelings was so heartwarming and felt unbelievably real. The writing is impeccable and the characters are out of this world. Honestly, Jacob Wayne needs to be real right about now.

It’s refreshing to read about people’s insecurities in a way that shows they can and want to overcome them rather than them destroying them completely. It is also SO nice to read a rom-com novel that actually gets the comedy part right. This book is SO funny! I was cackling from the very beginning and still laugh whilst recalling certain passages. It’s honestly a delight and an absolutely breath of fresh hair.

I will absolutely read anything Talia writes and I highly recommend you all to do the same, it is so totally worth it.

Loved this new installment in Talia Hibbert's trilogy. Great cast of characters, and lovely storyline. I laughed and cried along with them. Definitely a must-read..

I always love going into Talia Hibbert books blind, with no knowledge of what’s to come. I find her books to be entertaining straight away and that always sucks me in. Thanks to NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyage, this one was no different. If you are looking for characters so relatable that you either see yourself or connect so deeply that you feel what they feel, Hibbert is the author. If you happen to like all that with a side of really steamy romance, she is likely to become a favorite author like she is for me. If it has her name I will read it. Although I am so sad to have this series come to a close with the third Brown sister, I have LOVED every moment in these books. Jacob and Eve’s story made me laugh out loud, swoon uncontrollably, cry, and at one point almost throw my kindle. With such richness, joy, and pure emotion I can fully say this series will forever be a favorite, one I return to time and time again. Do I have anything negative to say? Not a thing.

In this third installment with the Brown sisters, we meet up with Eve and it's a lot like seeing an old family friend again. While Eve is certainly struggling with very real challenges, she ends up quite literally stumbling into a solution that not only neutralizes those challenges but sets her up on the pedestal she deserves. That solution is call Jacob and he is simply delicious.

One of the things I've come to enjoy most about Hibbert's novels is how she writes her characters when they're on the spectrum of Autism. It is wholly refreshing to see a wide array of diverse protagonists with real-world disabilities that cause real-world reactions.

I could continue to gush, but why bother when what you should be reading is this book.

I thank NetGalley and Avon for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.