I LOVED THIS I LOVED THIS I LOVED THIS!!

What a perfect ending to a perfect trilogy. This last book didn't lose any of the humor or sexiness or romance that the previous two books held. I loved Eve and Jacob both individually and as a relationship, like everything worked for me. I laughed I 'aww-ed' I loved seeing their relationship unfold. I'm so sad that this was the last book for the Brown sisters but I enjoyed all three books like IMMENSELY. Thank you so much Miss Talia Hibbert for including some of my favorite tropes I loved to see in my romances: miscommunication and just the ~angst.~ I cannot wait to see what she puts out next because I will be reading 100%.

Simply put, I ADORED this freaking book!! This story is above Eve Brown, who after being financially cut-off from her family, flees home and winds up at a cute B&B in The Lake District in England, where she applies for a Chef position to prove to her family that she can hold down a job and support herself. The B&B owner, Jacob, relentlessly hires her out of desperation, even after a very rocky first meeting. This story is very character driven - it centers around their own self discovery and learning to accept who they are - while, obviously, falling in love with each other! Damn if I didn't just smile the whole time I was reading this book... it brought me a whole lot of JOY.

Things I loved about this book:
- EVE and JACOB! Gosh, I just loved these two. They appear to be complete opposites, but end up having so much in common, and because of this, they grow very close. It was evident that they genuinely cared for and loved each other. Their relationship made my heart a pile of goopy mush.
- THEIR BANTER. These two LOVE to bicker and banter, and damn, if I didn't love every second of it. I was smirking and laughing along with them while they were throwing quick whips at each other.
- Jacob is autistic and I loved how accepting and easy it was for Eve to understand him and his needs.
- We got to see the whole Brown family again, which I will never get enough of!

I seriously can't think of one thing about this book I didn't enjoy! I came away from this story smiling ear-to-ear and was so sad when I finished it, that I don't think I can give it anything but 5 stars. I'm SO SAD this is last book in this series!! I need more of the Brown family in my life!!

**Thank you HarperCollins publishers for providing this ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change.**

“You can’t avoid trying at anything in case you fail...failure is a necessary part of growth “

Act your age, Eve Brown is the third book in the Brown sisters series and it follows Eve and Jacob. Eve is determined to finally succeed and prove to herself and her family that she is capable of following through with a career and not run away when the going gets tough. Jacob is the owner of a bed and breakfast and he is desperate for a chef. The task seems impossible until Eve comes stumbling into his kitchen.

“ I was fine without you before, and I’ll be fine again.”

The common themes throughout the book is the fear of failure, fear of abandonment , of being passed over and forgotten. The book follows the development of an emotionally intense relationship where the main characters are learning to trust one another, lean into each other.

“Eve everything about you matters.”

Talia Hibbert is one of my favorite authors, her novels are always inclusive. She is known for neurodiverse characters, plus/full size female leads and interracial relationships.

“Because when you love someone everything hurts a thousand times more.”

This book is everything you never thought you needed in a romance. It is funny, sexy and full of sarcasm! The sexual tension between Eve and Jacob is astronomical and when they finally give in, it’s like a cosmic explosion.

It is safe to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was such a fun read! Nevertheless, Take a hint Dani Brown remains my favorite which is why I’m rating this book a 4.5/5

tw: mentions of former child neglect

This series is such a delight. I have greatly enjoyed every book in The Brown Sisters, and this one is no different. One of the things I love about the series (besides the awesome variety of representation in each book) is how conflict is resolved fairly quickly but also realistically. In this book, we also have two characters who are both on the autism spectrum. It was so interesting to see how these two neurodivergent people related to one another on a different level and was very sweet. Neither one is infantilized by the narrative as well, which was great to see. The one downfall for this series for me is the smut level of the sex scenes. They are always so unexpected for a series that is considered more mainstream and definitely isn't erotica. But the sex scenes can be so over the top in these books. I still highly enjoy this series though and do plan on reading more Talia Hibbert in the future.

Ohhh my gosh, I’m obsessed with Talia Hibbert. I don’t think her writing is *quite* for everybody, but that’s because of how she doesn’t take anything seriously. Everything has a joke in it, even the sex scenes, and it makes me feel so light and happy. If you really just love to have fun while you read, this series is great for you.

Her characters always have conflict, of course, it can’t be ALL fun and games. Eve can’t commit to a job, she perceives herself as having failed at everything she’s moved on from, and her parents are over it and tell her she has to stay at one job for an entire year before she’s allowed access to their family money and stuff. She, wounded but seeing their point a little, leaves and just drives aimlessly, until she finds a little B&B that’s hiring. She clashes with Jacob, who interviews her, but later, under quite funny circumstances, she finds herself at the helm of the B&B anyway.

Jacob, the owner, has autism, and pretty much accepts himself as he is. Eve and her chaos completely throw him out of his routine, though, and they’re both forced to learn new things about themselves. Eve realizes where her passions lie, and Jacob realizes that he can relinquish a little control and trust someone without letting everything fall away. Jacob has abandonment issues that stem from childhood, and you see that come into play over the course of the story as well. Talia Hibbert just writes characters who make each other better so well.

The romance is sweet, the sex is POPPIN’, and the ending is cozy. There’s not a whole lot to say about this, other than it fits in perfectly with the series and I really hope we one day see more from the Brown sisters.

I love these books so much and this one was no exception. Eve and Jacob were such fun characters to read about, and I'm rarely going to be mad about a lighthearted enemies to friends to lovers storyline. I also loved the little cameos from the characters we know and love from the earlier books. This was so fun.

Eve is my favorite Brown sister, and this book is all the delightful feel-goodness you need right now. Juicy AND heartfelt..

I laughed, I cried, and all-around had a good time!

Talia Hibbert is back at it again with another fun Brown Sister! This time the youngest sister Eve finally gets to shine. In this book, you get to see that Eve is so afraid of failure that she flits from career to career never settling so she can never fail. But after her parents cut her off from her trust fund Eve must now support herself. This leads her to work as a Chef at a B&B....after she runs over the very sexy owners and breaks his wrist. Naturally- attraction, arguments, and love follow.

I love how Talia Hibbert is always showing positive representation. In this one, our main characters have anxiety, autism, and body positivity just to name a few. I can’t speak for autism but I found the anxiety and Eves fear of failure to be well handled and relatable.

I also have to add that I loved all of the references that Eve dropped throughout this book! Totally Spies, Captain America Fanfic, and 2013 Belgium rap all made an appearance, and every time it felt like a personal note that was given especially to me and my generation.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Eve Brown has always had trouble sticking to one path in life. She's tried and failed at so many different careers and after a mishap with some doves at a wedding she planned, her parents have finally had enough. Through coddling their adult daughter who should know better by now, Eve's parents decide to cut her off from her trust fund for one year during which she must prove to them that she can hold down a job and make her way in the world. Beside herself with embarrassment and frustration, Eve vows to grow up and prove herself and she stumbles upon the perfect opportunity: a B&B looking for a new chef. The only problem? She may have gotten off on the wrong foot when she accidentally runs over the owner.

To say Jacob Wayne is a stickler for rules and order would be a massive understatement. Everything about himself and the B&B he runs is neat and orderly, so he is instantly affronted by the tornado that is Eve Brown. So when she breezes in to interview for a position, he responds with an emphatic hell no. When he realizes it's her or nothing, Jacob runs after her and meets the backend of her car. Now, with a broken arm and an understaffed B&B, Jacob has no choice but to let Eve help. It's only a matter of days before Eve has wiggled her way into everything from his kitchen to his spare bedroom, but the biggest threat of all may be how her sunny disposition is slowly melting away at all the ice around Jacob's heart.

Wow, Talia Hibbert really saved the best Brown sister for last! This was hands down my favorite of the series. It was just so much fun from beginning to end. Eve may come off as a bit flighty, but deep down she has all these insecurities and she truly cares so much about everyone. Jacob, I knew I was going to love as soon as he opened his mouth. He's so blunt and a bit abrasive, but the way he eventually opens up to Eve was so sweet. Their back-and-forth banter was everything because they each gave as good as they got and weren't afraid to push one another's buttons. There were so many moments that had me laughing out loud. I also loved the adorable B&B setting and all the new secondary characters we get to meet. This is definitely one of the best opposites attract tropes I've seen done in a while. If you're a fan of this series or are just looking for a new romance to squeal over, this is the one to pick up.

Thank you @netgalley @avonbooks and @taliahibbert for the #advancedreaderscopy of Act Your Age, Eve Brown. This is part of a series about the Brown sisters. I read the first one about Chloe and did not read the middle about Dani. I didn’t feel lost at all missing the second book, these can be read completely separate! This book will released on March 9th so be sure to pick up a copy then!!
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Summary: Eve Brown changes sassy t shirts as often as she changes careers. But when her family decides to cut her off in order to make her grow up, Eve is forced to settled down and find a career. That’s when she stumbles into an interview with Jason a B and B owner in dire need of a chef. Can these two enemies put their differences aside in order to be successful?!
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My thoughts: This book was so fun! I’ve never read a book before where the love interest was Autistic and I’m not sure why that isn’t more common! What a great way to dive into a different perspective! Eve Brown was just so lovely and likable it was a great read. It was a smidge to steamy and sexy to get 5⭐️ from me but if you love that then this is the book for you!

Her sister may have their careers all figured out, but not so with Eve Brown!

More of a hot mess express, Eve wakes up one morning after a disastrous wedding - which she may or may not have ruined with her early release of the doves, and the ripping of the bride's dress - to find that her parents are cutting off access to her trust fund. Feeling lost a little put-out, Eve decides that a drive will clear her mind.

Then she sees a sign, both figurative and literal, for a chef opening at a B&B. The owner, Jacob, is looking for someone who can withstand his exacting expectations and overbearing manner. When a purple-haired, orange shirt wearing tornado of a woman sits down for the interview, Jacob knows that it's a disaster in the making.

In a dramatic sequence of events, Eve runs Jacob over with her car, finds herself the new chef at his B&B, and also his live-in nurse while he is recovering from a concussion! Talia Hibbert's brand of humor is GOLD! I laughed my head off when Jacob thought he was hallucinating Eve taking care of him and messing with his nest.

There is such beauty in the way that Talia Hibbert unfolds their relationship. Equal parts, funny, romantic, and super steamy!

Talia Hibbert has been on both my and Queen J’s “to-read” list for a while. When I got notification that I would be receiving a copy of Act Your Age, Eve Brown, I mildly panicked. I hadn’t read the previous in the series, Get a Life, Chloe Brown nor Take a Hint, Dani Brown. Read a series out of order?

Who do you think you are talking to? Not this list-making, anal retentive Queen.

And so I quickly binged Chloe and Dani. And I enjoyed them, but I didn’t really fall in love with Chloe or Dani as characters.

But Eve…oh Eve and her Jacob are one of the best things I’ve read in 2021 thus far. This story just made me so happy. It brought about so many emotions: happiness, laughter, sadness, a tinge of obsession.

The author did such a wonderful job describing autism and how it can present so differently. It’s no surprise I love characters that are neurodiverent, so a grumpy Hero that also is a little different? My kryptonite.

Act Your Age was such a happy and joyful book, even when it’s discussing difficult and emotional topics. One of, if not the best book I’ve read in 2021 thus far.

I didn’t think I could relate to a character from this series as much as I did Dani but I was wrong! She journals, she LOVES music and always has to have it playing, and there’s a scene towards the end with her family that really made me *feel something.* At first, I was really unsure about Eve. Her parents made good points about her and she seemed a little spoiled but her charm and willingness to grow as a character made me change my mind, obviously.
Additionally, I really loved the relationship between Jacob and Eve. They’re so completely different from each other on the surface; they shouldn’t work but they do and it’s wonderful to see. They are definitely the grumpy/sunshine trope or “annoyed to lovers.” Their banter made me laugh and smile so much. The build-up to their romance was particularly well done. It easily could have happened too quickly or too easily but I think the pacing was perfect. THE POND SCENE!! Both characters are incredibly thoughtful and the final resolution was the cutest thing. Talia Hibbert really gave me a relationship I had no trouble rooting for. Please check this out on March 9 when it releases!!
Only marginally related but there’s an @arcticmonkeys reference and it just made me happy because I’ve been aggressively listening to them for months now.

Talia Hibbert never disappoints! Her swoonworthy couples and palpable heat are a joy to read. Her dedication to telling stories of those often overlooked romantically is a voice sorely needed. Each sister seems to be my new favorite, and I look forward to seeing where she goes next!

OKAY THIS WAS TOO CUTE AND NOW I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW THAT THIS IS OVER. I flew through this book in two days and could not get enough of Eve and Jacob.

While reading this book, I could not get over how messy, endearing, and adorable both Eve and Jacob were. Eve is kicked out by her parents and she is cut off until she supports herself and holds down a job for a year. Eve stumbles upon a job listing for a chef position at a B&B and Jacob is instantly put off by Eve. They definitely start off on the wrong foot, but Jacob is desperate for a chef and ends up hiring Eve. The way that they bickered was so adorable and Jacob was frustrated with her but still liked her, which made him even more frustrated. I love a good hate to love story and this one progressed so well!

Jacob is autistic and I really loved how well Eve and him meshed. They both took in each other's personalities and needs and never questioned them. They accepted each other and loved each other even more for who they were. I will say, the plot was very much character driven and not a lot really moved in the plot event-wise. Eve worked for Jacob and they worked through relationship trials. They were working towards this huge festival, but we didn't really get to see a lot that had to deal with that. But I adored their characters so much that I didn't mind that lack of plot too much. I loved seeing the entire Brown family and I really hope this isn't the last we see of these characters!

Incredibly sexy and uplifting, this story is an enjoyable enemies-to-lovers romance featuring neurodiverse leads. This book is funny, and I definitely laughed-out-loud during a lot of Eve and Jacob's witty banter. Though it's common for romances to be pretty whirlwind, I would have liked these characters to have had a little more time building the love part of their relationship before the inevitable third-act turmoil and happy resolution.

Refreshing romance with neurodivergent representation that isn’t the heart of the story. I love everything I’ve read by Talia Hibbert but her comedic timing is dead on and all the Brown sister books are laugh out loud funny. Eve and Jacob’s story is one of two people relatively comfortable with themselves (but occasionally at odds with the rest of the world) finding even more together—including laughter and hot sex.

YESSS! I've been waiting for Eve's story since I read Chloe's and I'm so happy the series held up. Granted, Chloe and Red are my absolute FAVE but Eve and Jacob are a close enough to almost make it a tie. Eve and Jacob were just so unapologetic about who they are and what they feel and my heart could barely take it! I'm so sad to see this series end.

I relate to both Eve and Jacob so much that it's scary. I really do appreciate the representation of neurodivergent people in romance, without defining these characters solely as atypical. Not only is this book a wonderful story about finding love, but it's also a love letter to anyone who's ever felt unappreciated and misunderstood. I could practically feel the love and longing emanating from these pages during all the emotional moments, and it chipped a little bit of cynicism off my ice-cold heart. Also, Gigi & Shivani are adorable. The entire Brown family plus Red and Zaf sound like a group of people I'd be proud to call my own.

Looking forward to reading more from Talia. I do hope we get a story about Alex Montrose.

I received an advance copy from NetGalley and I did not realize this book was part of a series until after I finished reading the book. This is a laugh out loud book about two individuals who seem so wrong for each other, but are actually perfect together.
Eve Brown is a mess in every aspect. She bounces from job to job, is a habitual shopper, and her family and friends never take her seriously. So her mom and dad told her they will no longer give her money and she needs to stay at a job for one year. So Eve makes a dramatic exit and interviews for a cook position with rigid Jacob Wayne, owner of the B&B inn. Jacob definitely did not want to give Eve the job, but a freak accident happens to Jacob and forces him to let Eve work at the B&B until he fully recovers. As Eve and Jacob start working together, they start forming a friendship, and both realize are they willing to take it to the next level with one another.
What makes this book so great are the two main characters. Eve is a carefree, tumble weed in the grass with no goals in her life and will give up easily on a job when it does not work out for her. Jacob is always in control with too many rules, and takes his job too seriously. So when they have intertwined in each other's lives, they balance each other out very well. Part of the storyline of Eve's not so perfect family and Jacob's own family dynamics makes this very realistic and relatable. Overall, the characters and the storyline is well thought out and so funny you do not want the story to end.