Eileen Aberman-Wells
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.
Shari Bartholomew
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.