linda quick
This is an entertaining romance that I thoroughly enjoyed. Teague is a barista taking classes towards her dream job, while Mateo is a fake British dating guru on the radio. When they meet, there are instant sparks, but Teague is the kind of girl looking for forever and Mateo is required to stay single as part of his job contract. What follows is lots of push/pull as the complications mount, starting with Teague working for Meteo's mom. I enjoyed the writers writing style and loved the characters, however, at times Teague felt like a bit of a doormat and I wish she had found her inner strength sooner. Additionally, while the story has this great build up, the ending felt rushed and didn't give adequate time to overcoming the secrets that were revealed.. However, even with these comments, this book is a winner and I'm looking forward to reading more of the author's work.
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Sandy S.
3.75 stars-- TALK BRITISH TO ME is the first installment in Robin Bielman’s contemporary, new adult WHEREVER YOU GO romance series This is radio host twenty three year old Mateo ‘Bennett’ Gallagher, and twenty two year old barista/PA Teague Watters’ story line. Told from dual first person perspectives (Teague and Mateo) TALK BRITISH TO ME follow the forbidden relationship between barista/PA Teague Watters, and radio talk show host Mateo Gallagher. Mateo is the ‘Dating Guy’ and does a weekly radio show talking about his dating experiences but a stipulation in his contract states that he must remain single. Enter Teague Watters-the woman who has caught Mateo’s eye-and a woman who is off limits in more ways than one. What ensues is the building relationship between Teague and Mateo, as Teague battles to keep her job as the new PA to one of L.A.’s most prolific and notorious wedding planners; and Mateo struggles to keep his personal and professional life separate. As part of the job Mateo is expected to serial date-a new flavor of the week every weekend, but our hero never expected to fall in love- a complication that could affect his job and his on air personality. Not only was Teague not one of Mateo’s weekly dates but our heroine never knew the professional side of the man with whom she was falling in love, and in this Mateo’s secret life begins to take its’ toll on our story line heroine. Teague Watters battles between her head and her heart knowing that to get involved with Mateo Gallagher would mean risking her job and reputation. There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Teague’s extended family, her best friend Harper, Teague’s roommates Elliot and Levi. We are also introduced to several wedding and bridal clients –some of whom are very close to the Gallagher family. There is some definite history between Harper and Levi-history that has yet to be revealed or explored. The world building focuses on the relationship between Teague and Mateo from friends to friends with benefits, to lovers and so much more; Teague’s struggle with her attraction to a man who has been declared off limits; and Mateo’s battle to keep secret the on-air personality of the Dating Guy. With the introduction of family and friends, there is plenty of opportunity to continue the Wherever You Go series. TALK BRITISH TO ME is a sweet, sexy, and passionate story about two people with different plans for the future. The premise is entertaining with a little bit of humor, fun, drama and romance. The characters are intelligent, colorful, dynamic and charismatic; the romance is seductive; the $ex scenes are limited without the use of sexually graphic, over the top language and text. TALK BRITISH TO ME is a lighthearted, heartwarming and energetic tale that will captivate your heart with its’ delightful story.
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Laura Fidorowicz
I LOVED the Secret Wishes series and the Watters crew so I was beyond excited to read Teague's story! Mateo is very popular with the ladies, both as himself and his alter-ego Bennett- The Dating Guy. Mateo is loving his job but while out one night, he runs into a woman, literally, and can't take his eyes off of her. Except Teague wants nothing to do with him. It seems like fate is working its magic with these two when Teague starts working for his mother. There's amazing chemistry between Mateo and Teague but she doesn't want to risk her job and he's contractually obligated to be single. I loved the interactions between Mateo and Teague. The friendship that they built was an amazing foundation for what they developed. This book was a fantastic check in with the Watters family and introduction to a whole new group of characters. I can't wait to get to know this group of friends! *This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*