Um... I started this book five months ago and have only just returned to it.

Unfortunately, it wasn't for me and lacked the crucial elements to keep me engaged.

A quick and fun read. Great when you want to read something but don’t want to get stuck in a book when you have loads of things to do - like pack to move house!!

In this second chance romance, Piper returns to her home town and learns that her brother has restarted his friendship with her high school boyfriend, Sam. Piper needs sam to help her with an audiobook recording and Sam needs Piper’s help to get her city councilwoman mother to endorse his mayoral campaign. This leads to sparks flying but neither is sure they can trust their hear to the other again.

I was genuinely surprised to find that this was a debut novel. I really liked both Piper and Sam and found myself invested on their relationship. The book had a decently high heat level though it was a somewhat slow burn. I will say that there were some elements of the book where I had to fully suspend my disbelief, like the fact that Sam was somehow a natural at audiobook narration without any training or experience, but it didn’t ruin the book for me. I really enjoyed all the side characters even if I couldn’t keep all of Pipers brothers straight.

I will very happily read another book from Livy Hart. Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

So, there are so many places to start, my thoughts keep scattering to the wind...but let me see if I can wrangle them into some sort of order.

First, the title...love the playful play on words, and it totally fits the story. Yes, the novel they end up narrating is more erotica than romance, but their actual story, their dialogue outside the recording closet (not a typo!) is more flirty than downright dirty (whew!). Second, the characters and the ginormous family surrounding them are absolutely precious! I know, I know, how can I use THAT word right after the others I just typed seems confusing, and yet, it's so true! The Bellini's are a force to reckoned with, for better or worse, and those they take into their confidence possess something extraordinary as well. Whether it be strength of character, honesty, decision making capabilities, or physical attributes, there is something that calls to their overwhelming hearts and makes you one of them. That's definitely a plus on Sam's side of things...not that he needed many pluses because he's certainly capable of getting those on his own.

I wasn't set to love Sam, but rather loathe him, at first, because HELLO...talk about a history hard to ignore for our leading lady, but once she came around, once the truth came out, once things were spoken that shoulda, coulda, woulda solved things so long ago, I was a big fan. Sam isn't just looks, though those are certainly not lacking. He's got a heart of gold, and good intentions to boot, and while some of that gets him into trouble, it's nothing that a little help from his friends can't help him set right...eventually. As for our gal Piper, I could totally get behind her character's issues, dreams, dilemmas, and inability to say no to her family because she simply cares for them too much. It's not a bad thing, until it becomes a bad thing, but I digress...it helps shed light on the fact that she shuts down instead of rocking the boat, something that comes in handy when the time is right. Their friends and family are all memorable in their own ways, from her pain-in-the-you-know-where brother you definitely means well to her goddess of a mother with a brood big enough to make the lady in the how jealous...there's nary a one you won't come away feeling better having met. Now on to that story...

It was definitely a his dream versus her dream plot that had all these monkey wrenches flying in to tear of the works. Trust me, they DO tear up things something fierce, I mean billboards and radio spots taking aim at your "day job" while insinuating bad moral choices would do that to anyone, and yet through it all, it solidifies what each of them has found. It shakes things up, but makes it clearer to both parties just what is most important. I've never thought about the career of a voice actor, and while reading a story such as they encounter on your own is one thing, having to read it with someone else while playing those parts...OMG! How in the hey-day do they do it?! I get it, it's just a job, but whew...this story would have been enough to combust an audio track at times...I'm not certain I want to know how the story within the story would have turned out!

In the end, it definitely turns up the heat, but the heart of the story brings it all home.

When I need a good romcom, this one came to the rescue! It was a quick read for me, keeping me smiling throughout! Loved the characters and the story line, along with the great writing style! Highly recommended with 4 stars!

This book was hilarious! I loved the romance between Sam and Piper! The Bellini family was amazing and I wish I was part of that family. The audiobook they are narrating though, so steamy! Pick up this delightful romp!

This was a super fun, steamy, entertaining romance—I loved the chemistry between the characters and their fully realized community!

I really enjoyed this book! The Sam is adorable (a real good guy), Piper's huge family was such a great part of the book, and there is an end-of-chapter where I actually had to put the book down for a minute because the second-hand embarrassment for Piper was so intense--and I mean that in the best way. Very spicy and great banter, snappy writing. Highly recommend!

I wasn’t sure what to expect heading in but I knew the premise sounded different, and it was. So cute! I loved the (relatively) small town feel and the big family. All of the siblings (especially Sam’s best friend/Piper’s brother) made the dynamic better. Also, audiobook narration never sounded so appealing 😂

Super cute. Great writing. Kept my interest from start to finish! Can’t wait to read more from this author.

What a fun read! I loved the banter between Sam and Piper and then tension as they narrated a book together! I love second chance romance, and this one was absolutely adorable!

When it comes to firefighter Sam O’Shea, absence—and a regime of tactical avoidance—has been working for me juuust fine. But when the audition of a lifetime falls in my pathetically broke lap, and he’s the only one who can help me land the job, I’m willing to make a deal with the devil if it means I can kickstart my career as a narrator for audio books.

The problem? We’d have to actually do the job. Together. And then we’re told it’s for an erotic romance. Narrating steamy lines in a tiny studio with a man who lights a fire under your skin? An occupational hazard. Accidentally inciting a town scandal when your erotic audiobook clips wind up on the radio? A crisis. And falling for the one man I promised my brother—and my heart—I wouldn’t touch?

A disaster—and temptation—I can’t resist.

Well this book was just darn adorable. Second chance AND brother's best friend with a side of voice acting job? Yes please.

I will say do not read the synopsis before going into this one because it kinda made me wait on something big to happen.

5 stars

Go read this book! Talk Flirty to me is a contemporary Romance following Piper and Sam and it was so entertaining. It is a second chance at love that did not disappoint. The writing was good, and the story moved along at a great pace. This book is full of miscommunications, banter, laugh-out-loud moments, and some spicy making up so you don’t want to miss out. Their lives were complicated and messy but full of love and support and not just from each other reconnecting but Piper’s very large family being there and supporting Piper. I would highly recommend reading this book. It was great!
I received this advanced ebook, via Netgalley. This review is my own honest opinion.

Piper is a voice actress who had to move back to her home town because her mom is pregnant and needs help with the kids. This works out perfectly for Piper because she's in debt and she's out of work at the moment. However, she doesn't think about Sam O'Shea and all the history that is in her town. Low and behold right when she comes back she runs into Sam her ex from high school at the local bar. Immediately he starts in with her. She also finds out he is back to being buddies with her brother.. They were inseparable until Piper broke up with Sam. Now her parents can't stand him.
Fast forward a bit and Sam decides to help Piper out with her career and be her partner in a really sexy romcom they must narrate together. So much laughter and spice in this book. The characters really come together and help the reader to feel as if they are in a small town, tight knit community where everyone knows everyone's business.
Although overall a great read it was a bit overdone for me as well as being longer than was needed to tell the story.

This is such a gorgeous, hilarious, heart-felt debut. Livy is a master at weaving chemistry and tension into every word, and while TALK FLIRTY TO ME delves into some complex family-related storylines, Livy masterfully adds levity to these moments with whip-smart dialogue and laugh-out-loud moments to lighten the moment.

I absolutely adored Piper and Sam as separate, perfectly imperfect human beings, and loved them even more together. They both fought so hard to get to their HEA, both individually and as a couple. And the steam is so good, too—sexy, but with an emotional element that really shows their connection.

The secondary cast of characters are stand-outs; I want Nonna to be real and take care of me and feed me cannolis. The Bellini clan is big and loud and chaotic, and their love for each other shines on every page they're together.

Reading this book is like watching the most compelling tennis match: your eyes won't leave the ball (er, words on the page) until you get to the end—and thankfully, in this case, they all win at the end.

I can't wait for all the Livy Hart books to come!

One of my favorite troupes of all time Second Chance Romance (I am a hopeless romantic) and to make it even better it involves brother’s best friend (those are always love/hates). This is seriously one of my favorites of the year.

Right from the start I knew that Sam and Piper shared an amazing chemistry and the story was well balance which made they way they came together that much sweeter. They pushed one another and faced the past. Add in their crazy families and you have yourself a fantastic story.

The author did a wonderful job with the hilarity and seriousness of the story. I will be reading more of Livy Hart’s books in the future.

A special thanks to netgalley and entangled publishing for providing me with the ARC.

This was a cute, steamy, and fun romance - an easy, quick read. Both characters are likeable and the chemistry is great. I enjoyed it very much.

This book was so cute!

Second chance romance, brothers best friend, and high school sweethearts?? Yes please!

Piper is a voice actor and comes back home to help out with her pregnant mom and siblings. While she’s home, she runs into her old flame, Sam. They ended things 7 years ago and neither of them have forgotten it. Sam wants to run for mayor and needs help from Piper’s city council mother. One thing leads to another and Sam ends up feeling Piper record an audiobook hoping she’ll put in a good word with her mom. Will past feelings get in the way? Will history repeat itself?

This is a very easy and light read but it is very adorable. Piper is a likable character in my opinion but also understands her flaws. Sam’s character could have been developed more (didn’t really get too much of a feel for him growing up) but her seemed like a very likable adult. Their chemistry together was undeniable. Livy Hart knows how to write steam! There are so many moments! Love it!

We love the dual POVs. EVERY BOOK NEEDS IT!

Absolute recommend this book for any romance reader. Light and fluffy but still so swoon worthy! I will read anything Livy Hart writes!

Thank you to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC for the ARC copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I loved this book so much! Sam and Piper had explosive chemistry from the beginning, and the premise of the two of them narrating a steamy audiobook together was perfection. I can't wait to read whatever Livy Hart writes next!

A very cute and quick read from Livy Hart. Lots of fun banter and two very well done characters. I look forward to reading her in the future!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!