Wrong Number

Laura Brown

Aug 2021 · Tule Publishing

About this ebook

A stranger’s NSFW text wasn’t part of her plan…

Avery Bloom has her entire life mapped out...until a stranger mistakenly texts her a dick GIF that changes everything. When insomnia has her wide awake before starting a new job, his text is a welcome distraction. Soon Avery's dirty texting a stranger, and reveling in the freedom of being someone other than her usually-reserved self—someone who doesn’t have a hearing loss and isn’t trying to fulfill a dream that isn’t hers.

Jake Ruben never intended for that particular image to end up in a stranger’s messages, but he’s not complaining. His textmate is sexy and fun and—unlike anyone in his real life—knows nothing of the burns that limit his mobility. The new pastry chef at his mother’s Jewish bakery does, and she’s as tempting as her cupcakes. Soon he’s texting less and seeing Avery more.

But when Jake learns Avery is his texting pal, the revelation shocks them both. Will they have a chance for love without a screen to hide behind?

Ratings and reviews

A wrong number turns into a friendship of sexting of two lonely people that turns into so much more. Avery has moved away from home to work in a Jewish bakery with her scrumptious well known cupcakes. She soon strikes up a friendship with owner's son, Jake. This friendship leads into more and they find out that they are the sexting buddies. They both are self conscious of themselves, Avery has a hearing loss and Jake has terrible scars to his leg and walks with a limp. They both want to belong and just to find home. A steamy romance with plenty of fun banter between Avery and Jake. Full of emotion and a strong sense of family. Add in all of yummy bakery goods, makes for the perfect read. This is the first book that I have by the author and will not be my last.

This was an interesting read. Its a new author for me and characters in the story are jewish and work at a Jewish style bakery. The heroine is Avery and she is the new baker in town and she just lost her lover and wants to help fulfill his dream of a bakery so she wants more training and that takes her to a bakery run by Jake's mother. She also wears hearing aids and when the story starts one is broken and needs to be fixed. Jake is a hairdresser with a limp injury and he and Avery first meet by bad text and then later get to know each other in person as he helps out at the bakery as well. This was a sweet and romantic story and I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the authors writing style. However I like a little more passion in my stories and this was on the tamer side. I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I really enjoyed Avery and Jake’s unexpected romance in Wrong Number by Laura Brown. Imagine moving to a new city, a new job, and a fresh start when you receive a dick GIF from a stranger. This is what happens to Avery Bloom as she is wide awake, thanks to her insomnia. Soon Avery is dirty texting with a stranger, enjoying the freedom of anonymity that allows her to hide her usually-reserved self. She can be someone who doesn’t have a hearing loss and someone not trying to fulfill a dream that isn’t hers. Jake Ruben never intended for his inappropriate text to end up on a stranger’s phone; not that he’s upset about it. His text-mate is sexy and fun, unlike anyone in his real life; someone who knows nothing about the burns that affected him and his leg. Meeting the new pastry chef at his mother’s Jewish bakery is a breath of fresh air. Avery is as tempting as the delicious cupcakes she bakes. It doesn’t take long for Avery and Jake to see each other outside the bakery; especially as Jake helps her get to discover her new home. After exchanging phone numbers, Jake learns that Avery is actually his texting pal; a fact that shocks both of them. As they get to know each other better they soon learn that hiding behind their screen persona could deterred a future together. Ms. Brown wrote a wonderful, heartwarming story that is definitely not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sizzling chemistry, amusing banter, and endearing characters giving Avery and Jack a chance at a future together. I highly recommend Wrong Number to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.