This was a super quick read, but packed full of emotions.
I absolutely adore Paul, he is an absolute sweetheart!
I love how incredibly innocent this romance started, doing a favor for his best friend, but what he wasn’t expecting was the charge of emotions he would feel.
Their friendship was sweet, & filled with fun & laughs.
It’s incredible with this quick of a story that you can still have a well done slow burn, and it was done so well, you could feel the angst, frustration, love, hope, and lust.

My Bold Texan- Dakota Lacoy
Narrated by Jason Clarke

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️
Narration 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧

This book was a short, sweet brother’s best friend age gap romance. I didn’t know going into it that it would be a closed door romance and I’m usually a more open door romance kind of girl, especially with adult relationships. I got her reasoning for wanting to be celibate, but once they passed the point where they could cross that line, I don’t really understand why I continued to be closed door. I would have liked this better if it was just a slow burn tbh. I didn’t like the brother’s aggressive behavior. Maybe it’s a testament to Jason’s narration skills as to why I was so upset with the brother. There were lots of parts that made me chuckle though. All in all, it wasn’t the best book, but it wasn’t the worst.

I do think Jason did give it some redeeming qualities because he could read me the most mundane piece of literature and it would be perfect. I’m not usually a fan of solo narrations, but Jason can do it all, and he does a pretty fantastic femme voice.

This one is a pretty short and compact story compared to what I have been listening to lately. Paul is headed to a conference and his best friend asks him to check on his sister who has had a bad break up with her boyfriend. Not knowing what to expect he relies on Google and shows up with pizza, chocolate and a rom-com movie and what he finds is a crying Demi Lee. He is the balm to her tears and she asks him for a favor, to attend a wedding with her as her plus one. Not something he wants to do but agrees. These two soon find themselves crossing lines they should not cross but are destined to cross. I was not pleased with the ending but hear there is an epilogue on the author's website I need to check out.

I listened to the audiobook. This book flowed so nicely! It encapsulates the romance and tension of longing throughout the book so well. The romance was so sweet and had me listening to it within a few hours!

Dakota Lacoy’s My Bold Texan is an engaging romantic adventure that shines in its audiobook format. Narrated with warmth and enthusiasm, the performance brings the story's vibrant characters to life, enhancing the emotional depth of their journey.

The plot centers around a strong-willed heroine and a rugged Texan whose chemistry is palpable from the start. The narration captures their playful banter and intense moments, making it easy for listeners to become immersed in their world. Lacoy’s writing is vivid and descriptive, effectively painting the Texas landscape and the characters’ emotional arcs.

While the story hits some familiar romance tropes, the strong character development and witty dialogue keep it fresh and enjoyable. The pacing is well-balanced, making it a compelling listen for long drives or cozy evenings at home.

Overall, My Bold Texan is a delightful audiobook experience that blends romance and humor, making it a great choice for fans of contemporary love stories. Four stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

3.5stars for the story, 4.5 for the narrating , the narrator really did his best to convey the emotions and he's one of the few whose "female" voice doesn't make me cringe terribly😄

I'll be honest, I enjoyed the story line. There are some topics and issues I did not like and choose not share because I do not in anyway want to influence anyone who decides to pick up this book.

This book is a nice way to pass the time between books.

Thank you Netgalley and author for the opportunity to read/listen and share my thoughts.

A very cute best friends little sister trope.
Both characters were very lovable. I fell in love with them and their chemistry.
It's also quite a quick read and the speakers voice was nice to listen to.
A must read in my opinion and a good start to a series.

My Bold Texan AUDIO by Dakota Lacroy was a short but sweet Texas romance. Finn’s little sister, Demi Lee, has been dumped and she’s a mess. His friend, Paul, is traveling up to Houston for a conference and he asks him to look in on her. It’s the last thing Paul wants to do. He hates to see a woman cry. But, being the good friend he is, he arrives bearing a pizza, a six pack, and a bag of chocolate. He was right. She’d been crying. He even watched a sappy high school movie with her. But together they came up with a plan to show her ex that she had moved on. That’s when the trouble started.

Sort and sweet with an ending as expected but some interesting things happened along the way. It was an entertaining diversion. One I would recommend to any contemporary romance reader (listener)

Jason Clarke narrated and there could not have been a better choice. He lends an air of gravitas while keeping the who thing as light as it was meant to be. Good as always!

I was invited to listen to My Bold Texan by Dreamscape Select. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #DreamscapeSelect #DakotaLacroy #JasonClarke #MyBoldTexan

fluff. and not the good kind of fluff. just kind of air and i just wanted more. the story line, the characters, the plot, etc. i just wanted more.

Ok Anytime I get the opportunity to listen to Jason Clarke, I'm there. And in this case, he carried the story which was cute but slow and not very memorable. The characters were nice- Paul helps Demi by pretending to be a love interest to help her. It was slow but a shorter story so quickly finished. Overall, pretty low angst and just overall a sweet story about a brother's best friend romance. The narration by Jason Clarke was the best- but I do still wish that we also got Demi's perspective. 3/5 stars! Thanks to NetGalley for an early listen.

Let me start by explaining why I gave a 3 star. For starters this is very rare for me I always give my honest review. The book was well written I want to put that out for anyone who reads this, she’s a fabulous author don’t doubt that. This narrator could sell me a shelf of gourmet cookbooks and I can’t cook to save my life. 😂 My problem was it just wasn’t my cup of tea, I couldn’t get into the book.

I want to thank NetGalley for the ALC opportunity.
The author did a fabulous job

I enjoyed this story it was short but sweet. The characters had a good build and you really felt for them during the book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select Audiobooks for an advanced readers copy of this book.

He's the gruff and responsible real estate guy who grew up on the ranch... She's his best friend's (not so) little sister.

In typical good-guy cowboy fashion, he does his friend a favor to help cheer up the little sister after getting dumped. (Beer and pizza are the way to any woman's heart, don't let her tell you otherwise.) Sparks fly, tension rises... this can never be.

This was a super short audiobook (topped out a little over 3 hours long) and not my usual type of selection. I figured this might be a good way to dip my toe into the Western world, and it was just that. There's only so much that can be done in such a short story, so it moves quickly without much development. Everything just kinda... happens as it should. There's a little bit of tension, but overall the communication is good and they seem like normal people dealing with normal people relationships. The drama with the brother seemed wildly out of line, but again, time constraints. I like my romances spicy, and this one barely even had sexual tension. (I also don't particularly care for the waiting for marriage ending, but whatever.)

One plus -- this one is narrated by Jason Clarke. IYKYK.

Overall, it was fine. Short, kinda cute, no spice. It was a nice afternoon listen while working on a project for work.

📚Trope(s): Western, Little Sister / Brother's Best Friend, Waiting for Marriage
What you get: 🤠🍕🍝🛼🐴
⭐️Plot: 2/5
🔥Chemistry: 3/5
🌶️Spice: 1/5

Not bad, but I have heard better audiobooks, so only three stars. It is sweet and a bit spicy, and I loved the narrator ( Jason Clark! ). The story is short and it was great to listen to on a short road trip. It was slow burn and lacked a bit of plot/development. Overall its a OK rating for me.
Thank you to the author and publishing house for this ALC.

My Bold Texan by Dakota Lacoy

My Bold Texan is a clean forbidden Texan romance. Demi Lee is suffering from a breakup, so her brother send his best friend Paul to check up on her. But what starts out as just a friend doing her best friend a favor becomes more when he sees Demi Lee as more than just the little girl he remembers.

While I enjoyed the sweet wholesome romance, it irked me that Paul’s best friend and Demi Lees brother thought enough of Paul to ask him a favor to check on his sister, but flipped when it came out they liked one another. Also while I liked Paul for most of the book, I disliked him close to the end and his attitude grated on my nerves.

Overall the book was a four until Paul’s outburst, which brought this down to a three. It was an enjoyable read for the most part. This was a very short story.

Jason Clarke does a great job narrating this romance, and his voice definitely draws you in. The narrator definitely held my attention.

I loved Paul and Demi Lee’s story. Jason Clarke did a fabulous job with the narration.

This was a cute, quick read. I liked the chemistry between Paul and Demi Lee. The dynamic between all the Bradford brothers was also well done . I enjoyed this so much I have gone and found the audiobooks for the rest of the series.

2.75 ⭐️

This (very short) book was decent, but nothing really stuck out for me in the long run. I did like that it was a rare MMC POV throughout the book, versus FMC or dual POV. It was a best friend’s little sister trope, which I generally love for the extra tension of keeping the relationship secret, but it went too far in this one when the best friend told them they couldn’t be physical, as if that was his choice.

I also wish that there was more time spent in the actual relationship between Paul and Demi Lee. They spent more time talking about watching John Tucker Must Die at the beginning of the book than they did talking about their time dating. It went from we’re officially dating to a 5 month time jump and then another 6 month time jump within a few chapters, and that was the end of the book. So we got the build up, which I enjoyed, but never got to see them fall in love.

Jason Clarke did a great job narrating the audiobook. I’ve listened to other books by him and am never disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select: Just for Fun Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

oh my goodness, this is exactly what i thought it would be just an overall quick and entertaining small-town read. definitely great for lovers of the brother's best friend trope & closed door romance fans. the dialogue was slightly cringe at certain points, but jason clarke did an amazing job bring the story to life.

My goodness this cowboy falls pretty darn quick for the girl with the broke heart. His friendship with her brothers be damned, he can’t help himself but falling for their little sister. I love how he wanted to take care of her and make her feel better. I mean, he did make her feel better just not how I expected. A little short and a little rushed but other than that this one was alright.

I received an ALC of this book and loved the wonderful job Jason Clarke did narrating.

Paul agrees to check on his best friend’s sister after she had a devastating break-up. Who knew Demi Lee had grown up so much since he last saw her? I enjoyed being in Paul’s head and felt I understood exactly where he came from. He’s a bit of a grump, yet when hearing in thoughts he questions a lot. I loved his internal dialogue and how he decided, with the help of a friend, to give a relationship with Demi Lee a chance.

It’s a sweet romance and a slow burn. Ms. Lacoy wrote a delightful and endearing story. Adding Jason Clarke as narrator made for a very enjoyable listen. He has many voices, and I could hear the subtleties between female and male voices. He’s smooth and refreshing like a cool drink on a warm summer evening.