Never Have I Ever

By: Lauren Blakely

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi, Jason Clarke

Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

What happens when two frenemies can't stop pushing each other's buttons? Find out in this tender, laugh-out-loud-funny romance from number-one New York Times best-selling author Lauren Blakely, available in audio first!

Never Have I Ever been so infuriated by a man I wanted to kiss.

They say opposites attract, but I beg to differ. Combust is more like it. Because every single time I talk to Zach Nolan, I see red.

The too-good-looking, too-smart, too-effortlessly-charming single dad who works down the hall from me has turned getting under my skin into a sport. Call it the battle of wits between the wedding planner and the divorce attorney.

Trouble is, when we’re forced into closer quarters, planning an engagement party for our best friends, I start to see his other sides.

And I fear I’m falling for the enemy.

***

I’m not out to make friends. My goals are simple - fight till the end for my clients, and my family.

The last thing I need is a vibrant, outgoing, snarky, and surprisingly big-hearted wedding planner to spend my precious free time with...except, watching Piper bond with my daughter just might break down the cinder block walls I’ve built around my heart these last few years.

Second chances don’t come around for guys like me...or do they?

©2019 Lauren Blakely (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.

Never have I ever...

...enjoyed a frenemy story so much. This is a sweet story that might have you shedding a tear or two-the letter from his daughter Lucy 😭

Single dad, enemies-to-lovers? Heck yeah!

This story checked all my boxes.

- single dad
- enemies-to-lovers
- a strong, astute heroine
- a sexy, sweet hero
- a cute, romantic love story

I loved that Zach was a divorce lawyer, not because he was bitter but because he wanted to help women get out of a marriage without being taken advantage of or being threatened by their former spouses. He was a shark alright but only for his clients. With his kids and Piper he was a big ole softie, albeit one with a sexy mouth. You know how widowers are often times still grieving the passing of their wives in romance? This was such a refreshing take with Zach being over it and emotional ready for a new relationship. 
Piper was a wonderful heroine. Clever, astute, full of humor and a big heart. She was Zach's perfect match in every way and I loved how she loved his kids. Their banter was absolutely delightful and funny. While listening to NEVER HAVE I EVER I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. 

I have no idea why but before this audiobook I'd never had the pleasure of listening to Amanda Ronconi. I am tempted to listen to her whole back list! She is amazing! I even heard the humor and twinkle of Zach's character when she spoke in his voice. It was awesome!
I have head of Jason Clarke before but damn, that guy has a chance running Sebastian York off. Wow. So good, so sexy! LOVED his performance.

If you love any or all of the above, don't hesitate - Never Have I Ever is a light-hearted, adorable, thoroughly entertaining romance and once again, Lauren Blakely didn't let me down!

I want to live in Lauren Blakely‘s Manhattan

Lauren Blakely did it again. This is yet another wonderful, fun, sexy story that you will love. I cried a bit with this one, not because it was angsty, but because it was so incredibly sweet. Jason Clarke and Amanda Ronconi are fantastic as Zach and Piper. I love everything about this one.

One of her best

Lauren Blakely is one of my favorite authors of romantic comedy. Every time I think I have read her best yet I am amazed to find another one that I like just as much if not more. This book falls into the best ever category. I was sad to see the story end. The title, Never have I ever, was woven throughout the whole book with all the main characters. I highly recommend this book.

Perfect!

What a beautiful story of finding love again- in the most unexpected place!! And smart kids! <3

Loved it!

I adore Jason Clarke's narration and this was the first time I have heard Amanda narrate. She did a fabulous job. Loved this story so much and the characters were all amazing!

Simply Beautiful

This was such a captivating story from the start. A beautiful love story, charismatic characters (and performers reading), with some steamy scenes that stayed tasteful, the kind a girl like me adores reading in stories, 🤭☺️... all blended to perfection...

This audio book hit the spot

Frienemies to lovers, single dad, and fantastic narration. This audio book hit the spot!

Piper and Zach hung out with the same crowd in college, but they never quite got along. Piper is a wedding planner and Zach is a divorce attorney who is happily married. Years later, they're still in the same crowd and work in the same building.

Zach is a widower with 2 amazing children and Piper is still single. These two are oil and water together, and it seems like they would make the most impossible pairing, but the more time they spend together, the more they realize they just fit. Piper fits into Zach's life and adores his kids. Their enemies turns to friends, and that turns into so much more.

I loved the build up and banter between Piper and Zach. They were great together. Piper is one of those heroines you can't help but love and Zach is truly incredible as a single dad and all around good guy. Their relationship changed so organically and without any unnecessary drama.

I read this book in audio format and it was a joy to listen to. Jason Clarke is quickly becoming one of my favorite male narrators. He voiced Zach so effortlessly. Amanda Ronconi did a fantastic job with Piper's voice. It was a top notch audio performance.

I haven't read a ton by Lauren Blakely, but I love her writing style. It's fun, flirty, sweet, and entertaining. This book was easy to listen to and I enjoyed it lots! If you're looking for a great enemies to lovers that's got just the right amount of feels, pick this one up.

Fun, sweet and sexy frenemies-to-lovers romance

“You make me feel so many things. You make me feel everything.”

5 stars!

OMG, I love this book! A snarky, sweet and sexy frenemies-to-lovers romance with all the feels! I laughed and swooned and I fell in mad love with these characters and their chemistry-filled journey to a HEA. It’s such a fun read, and a definite fave from Lauren Blakely.

Zach and Piper are a part of the same group of friends from College. They didn’t get on then, and now in their 30s, they still don’t get on, which is really awkward considering they share office space.

Zach is a straight-talking divorce attorney with a reputation for fiercely protecting his clients, but as a widowed father of two, we get to see his softer side as his love for his children, and his commitment to being there for them, absolutely shines! *melt*. Piper is a happy, outgoing wedding planner. She is positive and perky, and with her hard work and sincere desire to make her clients’ dreams come true, she’s made a huge success of herself. Complete opposites, their relationship consists of bickering and bantering, constantly undermining each other and other general hilarity. And that’s complicated by the fact that Zach’s sweetly perceptive and intelligent ten year old daughter thinks Piper is the greatest thing ever, and they have a close friendship that exists even regardless of the snark that exists between Piper and Zach.

When Zach and Piper are asked to stand in as Best Man and Maid of Honor for their best friends, they are thrown together even more than normal, and as the wedding festivities take them across the globe, they begin to realize just how well they get along, and everything begins to change.

I love this romance! It’s a beautiful slow burn as they move from enemies-to-friends-to-more. It’s natural and easy, and it’s functional without any unnecessary drama, and I love that! The sexy time is sizzling, they talk about what’s going on between them and how they are going to deal with it, and their feelings for each other are beautifully explored as their relationship develops and deepens. I could feel every single moment of their fall, and I fell right along with them.

Something breaks inside me. Something breaks beautifully … It’s not the awareness of what I’m feeling. I’m not a stupid guy. I’m smart and I’ve known for weeks what’s been happening. Instead, it’s the acceptance of it, the surrender to it, to falling ridiculously in love again.

Zach’s relationship with his children is just gorgeous – he’s everything you could want for a father. And Piper’s relationship with his kids is just as beautiful. We get to see lots of time with them together, and I loved that. There’s also a great cast of side characters – some of who have books of their own (Sloane and Malone from Satisfaction Guaranteed and the hero from the upcoming release, Instant Gratification). It’s a great bunch, and I loved seeing the dynamics as they all interact.

I also really loved how the ‘Never Have I Ever’ theme was beautifully carried through the whole story. From a kiddie version to an adult one and even a way hotter one, I thought it was really clever how it was used, and it definitely put a smile on my face.

I listened to this as an audiobook, narrated by Jason Clarke and Amanda Ronconi, and they do a great job with it! They bring so much life to these characters, perfectly capturing the high and the low moments, and bringing so much emotion to their performance. Definitely a book I recommend listening to.

I loved this story so much. I was completely swept up, and I honestly adored every moment of it.

Yes, YES, YEESSS!!!

Not only was this an incredible story that melted my heart, but the narrations were superb! Jason Clarke was perfection and I couldn’t imagine anyone other than Amanda Ronconi as Piper!