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Hopelessly Bromantic

By: L. Blakely, Lauren Blakely
Narrated by: Shane East, Teddy Hamilton, Full Cast
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Publisher's summary

An irresistibly sexy, emotionally charged MM romance between a broody American and a charming Brit, from number one NYT best seller Lauren Blakely and performed with duet narration by Teddy Hamilton and Shane East!

Look, when I met the sexy, witty Brit on the streets of London last night, I had no idea who he was. He was just that hot guy I wanted to have a drink with, so I asked him out for my first evening in town. One thing almost led to another. After a midnight kiss, we made plans for a whole lot more the next day.

But when I unlock the door to my rental in the morning, the English hottie is lounging on the couch like he lives here too. Great. For the next year, I’ll be sharing a tiny flat with the sexiest guy I’ve ever known.

Time for a few simple rules—don’t walk around the flat wearing only a towel, don’t spend our nights together exploring London, and don’t crack open my secrets for him. Even as I smash all those rules, I try to resist falling for the cocky charmer. But after a taste of his lips, I give all the way in, telling myself one night, and we won’t fall in love.

Too bad in the morning, I discover that hiding my true feelings is the least of my worries, compared to a twist I never see coming.

Hopelessly Bromantic is the first novel in a scorching, emotional, hilarious, two-book epic romance that'll take you from London to New York, from Paris to Los Angeles, and back home. Performed with a full supporting cast including Vanessa Edwin, J. F. Harding, James Joseph, Faye Adele, Evan Parker, Shakira Shute, Robbie Martino, Blake Lockheart, Stephanie Németh-Parker, and Stella Hunter.

©2022 Lauren Blakely Books (P)2023 Lauren Blakely Books

About the Creator

A #1 New York Times best-selling, #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling and #1 Audible best-selling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that's sweet, sexy and witty. Her stories feature heroines that are strong-willed and smart while her heroes balance wicked senses of humor with hearts of gold. She also writes USA Today Best-selling LGBTQ romance, with strong, charming heroes
She lives in The Pacific Northwest with her family, and has often plotted entire novels while walking her dogs—though she loses count of them sometimes.

About the Performer

Hailing from London, Shane East is a multi award-winning romance narrator whose native Brit accent frequently tops Audible’s bestseller list. He is a favorite amongst star writers such as Lauren Blakely, Louise Bay, Corinne Michaels, and Laurelin Paige (to name but a few), and won Audible’s best romance title of the year for his work on Emma Chase’s Royally Screwed.
Fans enjoy his work so much they’ve started an official fan club called the Shaneiaks (Facebook), and he counts himself incredibly lucky to be teamed up with the best female voices around. When not in the booth, he loves to cook.

About the Performer

Teddy Hamilton is best known for his warm, smooth readings of romantic and steamy fiction. His deep, casual tone eases listeners into every story, bringing the author’s words to life. Perhaps best known for his work in the crackling hot Him series by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy, Hamilton’s sometimes sweet, sometimes salty voice adds passion and heart to every book he reads.
Whichever genre Teddy Hamilton covers, you know his narration will capture listeners’ hearts.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This will come as no surprise... I LOVED THIS BOOK! Honestly I think Lauren's MM Romance books are my favorite. I love that the world she writes in has no LGBT Stigma at all, this is just a world where love is love.

TJ & Jude were perfect for each other. I loved TJ's fun loving attitude and Teddy Hamilton portrayed him perfectly. TJ was really the person you just want to be friends with because he is so genuine. Jude was also perfection because he too had that fun loving way about him but also has such drive to succeed and see his dreams come true no matter what he must give up to get there. I have to say I really enjoyed Shane East as Jude, I think this is my favorite of all of his work.

I found the back and forth these two had to deal with to be who they wanted to be and still want to be together heartbreaking because when you know you know and it's hard to see so much time wasted. From the meet cute until the very last word of this story I just wanted these too to live happily ever after. This book didn't end the way I expected BUT that is ok because their story will continue in the next book so that means I get to spend a lot more time with TJ & Jude.

The narration was PERFECTION. Obviously Teddy & Shane are both great in this book but TOGETHER I feel like they really outdid themselves, I really liked they It felt like the narrators had fun with this book and they played so well off each other. The rest of the full cast was great too, I love that everyone gets a voice of their own.

Also, I have to add that the Bloopers were HILARIOUS and I loved getting to hear a cut scene because the narrators wanted it ;)

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All the feels with fantastic performances!

You had me at Blakely, but beyond that this book is everything I love about love: Falling in love, healing from heartache, getting over something that wasn’t broken but wasn’t the right time, letting go of something that might come back to you someday if you do… This book is the goodness in everyone, all the best characters, all the best in what we hope for humanity to be - Lauren Blakely makes me feel good with every story - even when she breaks my heart in the process and then builds it back up again for that happily ever after we all live for in romance. Jude and TJ are absolute perfection from the meet cute to letting go because it’s the right thing to do. Honestly, I have hopeful tears running down my face right now thinking about this book I just finished. There is a kiss in the rain that made me weak in the knees, let alone what happens after that - Yowza! When beautiful connections and true love are also filthy - that is amazing!

Buckle up for this one, though, because there is something unexpected coming. I’m kind of a mess right now… HOLY plot twists - I was definitely not expecting that end or that epilogue! I can’t wait for what’s next for TJ and Jude in Here Comes My Man!!!! I know it will be well written, beautifully performed, and everything I need from romance while remaining fresh and bringing me new adventures, new experiences, new characters, new love, and fantastic narration!

Now, let’s talk about performances! #Sheddy is AMAZING! Lauren loves audio and it shows with every new book she releases. DUET narration with a full supporting cast including: Vanessa Edwin, J. F. Harding, James Joseph, Faye Adele, Evan Parker, Shakira Shute, Robbie Martino, Blake Lockheart, Stephanie Németh-Parker, and Stella Hunter. All of them are absolutely fantastic performers who bring their very best to the characters and experiences to pull us through the rollercoaster of the romantic experience from meeting someone wonderful, falling in love, and handling real situations for what life hands us all. GET LOST in Hopelessly Bromantic and let these narrators bring you through the full gamut of emotions to finish you off with LOVE all over your heart and soul! The bloopers are once again hilarious perfection!

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Hopelessly Bromantic!!

I loved it!

I probably say that about every MM book Lauren writes but it is true she just writes captivating stories with such intriguing characters.
This book was exactly what I needed. I have been struggling with books that hold my attention and this book did that in spades.

T.J stole my heart right from the beginning his sweet nature, the way he thinks its enthralling.
Jude making his dreams come true anyway he can. I loved the meet cute, and when he didn't think he gave him enough info when he goes back. My heart couldn't take it!

The tug a war these characters are facing in the book is the perfect way to explain what they do to my heart. Will they? Won't they? Can then make it work? How? Will there be sacrifices?

The full cast was perfect, and Teddy and Shane were the characters. I love that Lauren picks the right narrator for the job. I can't wait for more, these guys are going to be stuck in my head until we find out the ending!

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what was the point??

I don't like stories where the MCs' internal monologue is all about how the other one doesn't feel the same way. doesn't understand them. in this story it goes on and on and on. Even Teddy Hamilton and Shane East couldn't rescue it.

I was pretty disappointed by this. Usually Lauren blakely writes a pretty good book but this was frustrating and unfulfilling.

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Flat and

Great performances but a totally flat, perfectly so-so story. Generally don't love LBs books or language style but tried this one based on the premise. Confirmed that I never need to try another. So much cheesy innuendo, no humor or real chemistry and charm.

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Another winner from LB!

LB’s books are always a must listen for me, and this was no different. I love the way she writes M/M romances, and as usual Teddy and Shane nailed it!

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Hopelessly 💓

Lauren Blakely
You are the best and your MM romance are just fantastic.
I enjoyed every part of this book, emotional and funny, how TJ and Jude are so real!!
The audiobook is fenomenal 🤩 it was perfec for my way back home from London to Seattle!
I am counting the days for here comes my man.
Thank you !!

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The full cast brought it to life

Hopelessly Bromantic is part one in the duet by the same name. Lauren Blakely is a hit or miss author for me, but when I like her books, I really really like them! Hopelessly Bromantic is a hit for me. I really enjoyed it. This book is a MM romance about TJ and Jude. TJ is American and Jude is English. They meet randomly and hit it off but then find out they are going to be roommates.

There is a cliffhanger but since I waited for book two to release before starting this book, it doesn’t bother me at all. I will be continuing on to part two Here Comes My Man.

The narration for this book is full cast. It really worked. I loved the narration and Teddy and Shane played of each other wonderfully. I highly recommend this audiobook.

Also, this audiobook contained the prequel Shameless Flirt before Hopelessly Bromantic started.

Overall, I give Hopelessly Bromantic 4.5 stars.

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Fall in love with TJ and June! 🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Celebrate Pride Month falling in love with TJ and June! Blakely is one of my favorite authors. “Hopelessly Bromantic” was under my skin from the beginning to the ending and will stay with me forever. This mastery story crafted by Blakely plus the legendary voices of East and Hamilton are the components to make this audiobook a classic! Not forgetting the outstanding supporting cast and their magic voices! It is a stellar cast🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🙌🏼👏🏼! I am a woman who l❤️❤️❤️❤️ves MEN, FYI, I am straight. However, Love is Love and this is a beautiful Love Story at its best, which takes us deep inside to the human heart and soul. Bravo! I am glad I don’t need to wait too long for book 2. I cannot stop praising the author, the main actors and cast majestic voices, as well as the directors who produced a classic honouring Pride Month. Bravo! 👏🏼🙌🏼🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️💕😍 I am so happy that we will hear much more from TJ and June! Happy reading!

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Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and more stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ galore!!

Hold on to your heart!!! Prepare for another fabulously enticing love story by amazing Lauren Blakely. And prepare to become so infatuated with characters TJ and Jude that the sweet and passionate interactions between them will have you hanging on to their every word.

Hopelessly Bromantic is an amazing story that kept me enthralled right from TJ and Jude’s initial meeting. The performance of the entire cast of characters is flawless. Narration by Teddy Hamilton and Shane East as TJ and Jude is nothing short of perfection and left me breathless and in tears many times just from the sheer force of their combined dynamic performance.

Now as I impatiently await for more of TJ and Jude’s love story, I will enjoy re-listening to the last few chapters over and over again along with the hysterical bloopers offered up after a very interesting epilogue.

As I said before, hold on to your heart, as thanks to Lauren Blakely, however much was left of mine after her Men Of Summer series, now was lost in Hopelessly Bromantic.

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