Charmed by the Bartender

4 Star Review Charmed by the Bartender (Modern Love #1) by Piper Rayne AUDIO REVIEW: Although I have read or listened to a number of books by Piper Rayne this series is new to me. Narrated by Joe Arden and Stephanie Rose and both narrators did justice to the characters of Cole Webber and Whitney Knight. After losing her job and being forced to return to San Francisco and her grandparents home, Whitney is feeling decidedly down. Deciding on a one night stand she hooks up with hot bartender Cole. Determined to never see him again, she is in for a shock . Attending one of her best friends (Tahlia’s) engagement party she comes face to face with Cole again as he is the fiancees brother. That is strike two for Cole as years ago he did wrong by Whit. What starts of as intense dislike (on Whit’s part) slowly morphs into a strong friendship. I really liked Cole but I had a harder time connecting to Whit, there was something about her that annoyed me. Lennon, her other best friend on the other hand I adored and cannot wait for her story. Although not a long book, there is certainly plenty of heat, some witty banter and humor . As their relationship developed it was entertaining to watch the push and pull dynamic of. The chemistry between them was intense and the strong friendship between the women added an additional layer to the story.

I really enjoyed listening to this fun, heartfelt, and steamy enemies-to-lovers romance! Whitney and Cole had a one night stand and never expected to see each other again. That is until they were thrown together to help put together a quick wedding for Whitney's best friend, Thalia, who was marrying Cole's brother. When Whitney realized who he was, past memories came back of why she should never speak to Cole again. But Cole is more than he seems, and the more time they spend together, the more they begin to understand and like each other, and the sparks begin to fly once again. But there are secrets that come to light that may make them enemies again, breaking both their hearts. Whitney and Cole are so great together, he is so sweet, caring, and swoony, and Whitney really challenges him with her wit and sass, giving him what he has always wanted. Stephanie Rose and Joe Arden did a great job bringing these characters and story to life. They delivered all the wit, emotion, and steam and I was totally lost in their performance. I really enjoyed listening to this fun, touching, sweet and steamy romance!

Got 30 pages in and couldn't do it anymore. She's so unlikeable, and the three of them (her and her friends) remind me of every pathetic millennial I've ever met. Add in profanity and Tinder and the result: shallow and classless.