My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Series: Book 2 of The Donovans: Sweetbriar Ridge Series

Hey there, fellow book lovers! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you have a great day, maybe watch a local parade or even grab a Pint of Guinness at the pub. Whatever you’re doing I wanted to share the perfect audiobook for your travels today. Thanks to our friends at Netgalley and Dreamscape Media I got my hands on “Teasing You” by Samantha Chase, the second installment in The Donovans series set in the fast-growing town of Sweetbriar Ridge. So, grab your headphones and get ready to listen to this wonderful story!

Now, before we jump into the tale, let me tell you that I’m rating this book a solid 4 stars. It’s definitely a sweet treat you won’t want to miss out on. Especially If you’re a fan of small-town romances with a bit of humor and plenty of heart, then this book will feel like it was made just for you.

In “Teasing You,” we reunite with Ashlynn Donovan, sister to Levi from the first book in the series, “Loving You.” Ashlynn’s life takes a tumble when she finds herself jobless after being fired from the only salon in town and accidentally flashing the town’s hot new firefighter, Reid Baylor… For the second time in her life. At least this time her panties were better! But talk about an embarrassing encounter! But Reid isn’t ready to let Ashlynn slip away again, and he’s determined to prove that he’s the man for her, he’s been crushing on her since his school days after all.

Now, let’s talk about our protagonists. Ashlynn is a firecracker of a character, with a spunky attitude to match. She is also one to hold a grudge! And Reid? He always felt like Sweetbriar Ridge was home even though he moved a lot as a kid. Now hes back and has a plan for his life, to climb the ladder at the local fire station. He’s not afraid of commitment, both in his career goals and in his persistence in pursuing Ashlynn. It is downright swoon-worthy. Together, they make quite the pair, and I found myself rooting for their happily ever after from the very first page.

Our girl Ashlynn finds herself suspected of arson and Reid’s dream job hangs in the balance as he is her alibi! Multiple people are telling him to take a step back or risk his career. Will they overcome the obstacles in their path and find their way to each other’s hearts? Well friends, you’ll have to read the book to find out! I can’t give it all away, now can I?

One other thing my friends, you know I like some spice in my romance books. While “Teasing You” might not be the spiciest romance out there, it more than makes up for it with its captivating storyline and endearing characters. Sure, I would’ve loved a bit more heat, but I was too invested in Ashlynn and Reid’s journey to notice the lack of it until the end of the story.

So, if you’re in the mood for a charming romance set in a small town, then “Teasing You” is the perfect pick for your next read or listen. Samantha Chase delivers a delightful story filled with laughter, love, and just a hint of drama that’ll leave you with a smile on your face. The narrator Carly Robins did a wonderful job giving life to this novel. You won’t regret giving it a listen.

A big thank you to Samantha Chase for creating such a delightful read, to the audiobook narrator Carly Robins for bringing it to life, and to NetGalley and Dreamscape Publishers for supplying me with a copy of this story for my honest review.