My love for Talia Hibbert knows no bounds, and Act Your Age, Eve Brown was no exception. Her dialogue is so snappy and witty, the chemistry between Eve and Jacob is absolute fire, and the care with which she creates diverse and dynamic characters is truly something else. I loved following spoiled but spirited Eve as she attempts to solidify herself within Jacob's routine. I loved the supporting cast of characters. My only reason for not giving this title a 5-star rating is that it started off a little slowly. I wasn't as invested in Eve and Jacob in the early chapters, so it wasn't a read-in-one-sitting book the way Hibbert's other two titles were. All that being said, this was a phenomenal ending to the Brown Sisters trilogy, and I am so sad to have to say goodbye to this family.

I thought this was a lot of fun, and I LOVED the food setting. Now I need to debate if it's too spicy to share with my audience, because even after reading the other books in this series I was a little surprised at just how spicy this one was!

ARC kindly provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I can't wait for everyone to read this. My favorite story among the Brown sisters!

Eve is facing a dilemma where she feels like a failure even though she knows she's lucky to have all these opportunities in the first place, coming from a privileged background. I've always been told to 'act my age', so I related to Eve so much and I've never felt so seen.

I cried in the first chapter when we got the title drop and this dialogue came up. What a great way to start.
“Too immature to be an adult. When are you going to act your age, Eve? I swear, it’s embarrassing—”

Diversity and representation:
✨ Eve is black, plus-size/ fat (with stretch marks!!)
✨ Jacob is on the autism spectrum.

The Good AKA all the tropes that just get me:
✨ grumpy & sunshine (literally. He calls her Sunshine. Ugh, *swoon*)
✨ hate to love/ enemies to lovers
✨ close proximity trope
✨ super cozy feels as it’s set in a small English town where Jacob’s B&B is situated
✨ Jacob's unwavering attention to Eve at all times

The (kind of, but not really) Bad:
The ending could have had a bit more drama as it slowed down a bit for my liking in terms of pacing, but that's a personal preference.

I can see other people liking the end a lot though. The main conflict happened and was resolved in less than ten pages, and it showed how much the characters have grown to trust each other and how mature their actions were during the conflict and resolution.

Overall:
This is undoubtedly my favourite in the series. Eve's romance was really something else. Jacob Wayne shot really high up on my book boyfriends list, and I want someone to just adore and focus all his attention on me the way he did for Eve.

Truly the perfect escapist read. Talia, we need to talk about how you keep raising my hopes up for men like Jacob Wayne, only for me to forget that he's fictional.

I LOVE TALIA HIBBERT'S BOOKS SO MUCH AND I COULD READ THEM EVERY DAY AND BE TOTALLY SATISFIED. That is all.

Actually, no, I'll talk some more about Eve and Jacob. Eve has had a very hard time finding an occupation that feeds her soul and doesn't make her want to run away from everything when something goes south. After a come-to-Jesus moment with her family, she drives away with no destination in mind and ends up at what she thinks is an open interview session for a cook at a quaint little B&B in a quaint little town. The dude who runs the B&B, Jacob, seems like an uptight jackhole, but she finds herself enjoying the verbal sparring with him. He doesn't seem to like her, though. He refuses to hire her, and she kind of cuts her losses, agrees to plan her friend's brother's birthday party, and goes back to her car, stewing about yet another failure. She throws her car into reverse to back out of her parking and leave... and runs over Jacob, who was just convinced by his best friend (Mont) to give her a shot because he is SOL on other options. So, after a trip to the hospital, where Jacob has his arm set and concussion treated, Mont convinces Eve to stick around and help out at the B&B while Jacob is unable to do his thing. Much to Jacob's dismay once he emerges from his concussed stupor.

Although I'm still super attached to Dani and Zaf as my favorite Brown Sister Couple, I was thoroughly enchanted by Eve and Jacob. I loved getting to know Jacob and his quirks, not to mention Eve and her quirks. Both are neuroatypical, but in different ways-- I learned a lot I didn't know about females with autism because of Eve. Also, the scene with the ducks had me CACKLING out loud and immediately singing the praises of this book to my coworkers after my lunch break. I love me a grumpy hero, which Talia does so well, and I'm super sad to see the series end. I'm hoping maybe Mont and his sisters can get a spin off series so we can still keep in touch with the Brown sisters in some way!

A big thank you to Netgalley and Avon for the ARC in exchange for a review! I love this book so much, I'm pre-ordering my own physical copy!

The only bad thing I can say about this book is that the series is over. But wow, it went out with a bang! I loved Eve Brown, and it was a high bar since I also loved Chloe and Dani. Youngest sister Eve’s story was wonderful and the love story in this book is just what we all need during a global pandemic. I loved Jacob and his bed and breakfast. I highly recommend this one!

Another wonderful romance from Talia Hibbert! This was the softest, sweetest romance out of the Brown Sisters series, and a fitting ending to a wonderful trilogy. Eve is hilarious and charming; Jacob is a cinnamon roll of a man. Both struggle so hard to be understood by those around them, and watching them find understanding for each other - and in the process, themselves - was an absolute delight. As always with Hibbert, the representation is thoughtful and intentional.

But I don’t WANT the Brown Sisters trilogy to be over! Eve, Dani, and Chloe -- I love you all so much. Thanks for all the laughs.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown made my left ventricle ache. It was charming, hilarious, vulnerable but most importantly, THE YEARNING. It’s the yearning for me.

What I Loved
- It met my expectations. After Dani and Zafir, I was worried the third book wouldn’t live up to the hype in my own head. But Eve and Jacob? *chef’s kiss* The amount of growth as people (and as a couple) they both accomplished was pleasing to witness, the wit and banter was crisp, and once again I must bring up the yearning. We love a slow burn.
- Enemies to friends to lovers. Need I say more.
- The autistic representation. It’s discovered and discussed in such a mature, healthy manner. There was no big fuss made about it. During a conversation, Eve said something along the lines of “probably because we’re both on the autistic spectrum,” and that was it. It was refreshing to have it represented like the normal thing it is.
- Talia Hibbert writes women so incredibly well, I always end up vibing with them. Even if it seems like we’ve got nothing in common at first, by the end of the book I’ve come to understand them completely. She makes it effortless to root for them.
- M’Baku. The existence of M’Baku.

What I Wasn’t Crazy About
- There is nothing, I was mostly delighted.

I'll definitely be popping this book on our library displays once it hits the shelves!

Thanks to Avon Books and NetGalley for sending this ARC to me in exchange for an honest review.

As sweet as Eve Brown is, she can't seem to get over how she's failed at another job. Eve is given an ultimatum by her parents to find her own path and to create a life for herself which leads her to a small B&B where she ends up hitting the owner with her car.
This beautiful story is about discovering who you are and what makes each of us special. The humor in this novel is real and appropriate while also giving the reader small sentimental pieces that warm our hearts and reminders to cherish the ones we love.

I ADORED this! I didn't think anything could top Dani's book, but Hibbert has gone and surpassed herself! I stayed up until 4am soaking this book in, giggling and yelling over Jacob and Eve's adorable banter and antics (and their insane chemistry, and Eve's musical taste, and Gigi - always Gigi). There is literally nothing I would change about this book - it's a delight from start to finish, and a beautiful conclusion to the Brown Sisters trilogy.
This is a book I will be hyping up to everyone I know until its release. Is it too much to ask for a spin-off about the Montrose siblings too?

𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘏𝘪𝘣𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝘈𝘤𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘈𝘨𝘦, 𝘌𝘷𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘊𝘩𝘭𝘰𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝟸.𝟻 ⭐️ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘵, 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝟺 ⭐️ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
𝘈𝘤𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘈𝘨𝘦, 𝘌𝘷𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝟺.𝟻 ⭐️⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
•This book genuinely made me laugh out loud at times. The banter between characters is *chefs kiss*.
•The smut is always on point in Talia Hibbert’s books and this was no exception. 🙌🏼 This was one of the steamiest novels in this series and I obviously had no complaints about it!⁣⁣⁣⁣
•My favorite part about Talia Hibbert’s writing and what makes this series so unique is that she has so many diverse and misrepresented characters in her books that she writes about with utmost care. There is a quote in this (it may end up being changed in the published copy so keep this in mind) that really resonated with me because it explained that the world would be a much better place if people stopped congratulating themselves on being normal and started to accept that there are countless different normals and Jacob’s kind was just as fine as everyone else’s. I just loved this description of autism and thought it was such a beautiful and absolutely true quote. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
•I felt like the enemies to friends to lovers was slightly unrealistic and the transition wasn’t as smooth as I would have liked it to be. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
•The family seemed like different characters than the previous novels and I just didn’t connect with them as much. ⁣⁣⁣
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𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
This was Talia Hibbert’s best novel, BY FAR. I was originally hesitant to pick up the other books in this series because I didn’t like Chloe’s book but I decided to give it a shot and I’m so glad I did!⁣⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰.

ACT YOUR AGE, EVE BROWN • Talia Hibbert • Pub Date: March 9, 2021 • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2020 is the year I fell in love with romance novels. It’s also the year Talia Hibbert became one of my new favorite authors. Receiving this eARC was one of the highlights of my year so thank you to NetGalley, Harper Voyager, and Avon for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Brief Synopsis: Eve Brown is a purple-haired, tornado of a woman that you cannot help but love. When her parents put their foot down though, Eve has no choice but to grow up and prove herself. When Eve stumbles on a cute B&B with a job opening, she thinks she’s found just the right opportunity. That is, until she hits the owner of the B&B with her car. What happens next is an adorable (semi) enemies-to-lovers story that’ll warm your heart.

This is the third and final book about the Brown sisters. For those curious, you can totally read them out of order (I did!), though there will be mild spoilers as all three sisters make appearances in each book. For those who have read the other two books already, let me be the first to assure you that this one will not disappoint.

Just like the rest of Hibbert’s books, AYAEB is more than just a stellar romance story. It includes great autistic representation, a curvy Black heroine, and tackles real sh*t. Eve is also a super relatable MC, and her journey of personal growth is just as endearing as the love story. TL;DR: Do yourself a favor and add this book to your 2021 TBR list! 😍

One of the interesting things for me about having read the prior two Brown Sisters books is that meeting Eve from the outside (the perspective of her sisters and their romantic partners) was very different from being inside her head. In some ways, that's a theme in this novel centered on the romance between two people on the autism spectrum (well, one who has been diagnosed as autistic and one who is likely on the spectrum): what it means to be understood and loved for who you are and all your unique ways of seeing the world, rather than being asked to fit into others' expectations.

Jacob and Eve have CHEMISTRY; I was worried my reading device might spontaneously combust at certain points in the story. And yes, they have trouble communicating at times, in the way two people who have been made cautious by life have trouble communicating. Their friendship and love builds plausibly, and you will find yourself rooting for their happily ever after from the beginning. It does start a bit like a madcap adventure for Eve, but quickly settles into a story where she finds purpose because she has no choice but to be responsible, and because she has someone at her side who trusts her not to let him down.

Fantastic. I couldn’t put it down. I love the relationship between Eve and Jacob. It was a great end to a great trilogy.

Eve Brown is the youngest of the ambitious Brown sister but no one would ever accuse her a having ambitions. Fliting from job to job, career to inspiration Eve doesn't like failure or to be tied down. After her parents give her an ultimatum when she quits her latest endeavor, she turns to the British countryside to find solutions to her problem. Eve stumbles upon a bed and breakfast run by the type A, hyper-organized Jacob Wayne who is needing a chef, after a disastrous interview Jacob sends her packing but Eve accidentally runs into him with her car. Jacob didn't know what hit him when Eve came into his life but a little chaos was what he needed. Opposites attract in this fun and very pleasurable rom-com. For Fans of Evie Dunmore and Sara Desai.

TW: childhood neglect, anti-autistic ableism
This book was amazing, undoubtedly my favorite from this adorable series and one of my top romance books of the year. Talia Hibbert is becoming a new favorite of mine, she manages to make effortlessly funny characters and stories with amazing steamy scenes! She's mastered that balance, and I think this book in particular really boasts that skill. I've got so many positive things to say about this book.
To start, I LOVED the music choices. As you can probably see on the adorable cover, there are music notes, and for the first time I actually enjoyed/recognized most of the music mentioned! She mentioned amazing artists like Teyana Taylor, The Internet, Ravyn Lenae, Mariah Carey, etc. The musical choices really added to the story and especially seeing songs I already knew made me understand the scene's tone far better.

Second, the character's chemistry was amazing! Leading up to when they finally get together it feels like a very genuine connection is growing. The book didn't need to convince the reader they wanted to get together, because their feelings slowly grew together from the beginning of the book. It felt like they were inevitably getting together, so it was a believable relief when they finally did.

I really appreciate that she makes sexy books that include marginalized communities. It shows a lot more dedication to reality and her readership than many romance authors, who only write from their personal experience instead of letting their readership see themselves getting a sweet, sexy romance with a happy ending. I can't speak on her representation of people on the autism spectrum in this book, but I will say that everything was dealt with care and no judgment. Talia Hibbert is very good at representing communities who are not typically represented in romance, which I think adds to her importance in the romance community.

Finally, I love Hibbert's humor that really came through in this series! It made every page, either POV such a delight to read. This whole book was a sweet funny treat! Hibbert makes somewhat crazy scenarios plausible and lovable. Eve is undeniably my favorite Brown sister, her lovely, bubbly personality made her really stand out and shine bright in this book. Her story was the perfect conclusion to the incredible Brown Sisters series. I'd highly recommend picking up the whole series, and this adorable book on March 9th 2021!!

Talia Hibbert presents another book that both manages to be light hearted and warming while also creating complex characters. A great addition to the Brown sisters trilogy.

Thank you Talia Hibbert for the Brown sisters. I love this series and reading book three has only brought me more joy. One thing I love in romance is watching characters figure out how they express love, how they receive love, and how to navigate their feelings and the feelings of others. It was a joy to see Eve succeed and to see Jacob open up to someone new. And this is HOT. There were times I thought my iPad would spontaneously combust.

Hibbert's The Brown Sisters series is sexy and fun to read. I love her diverse characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this entire series, but I think this one may be my favorite!

Talia Hibbert's writing is so consistent. In her third installment of the Brown Sister's series, she charms readers with Eve and Jacob, two protagonists on the spectrum. Is it formulaic? Yes. Is it kinda cheesy? Also yes. But this is what her readers have come to love and expect. The formula works, and delivers a fresh, feminist, body-positive, romance.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown is fantastic! It features Autistic adults finding love. It shows them being perplexed by dating and being sexually active adults just like the majorityof adult society. It also addressed some of the challenges they face. What I loved is that Ms. Hibbert makes them full, well rounded characters. Thank you for getting it right.
If you are a fan of Romance books and Rom-Coms definitely add these to your list.