by Lauren Blakely
Series: Heartbreakers #1
Narrator: Sebastian York, Andi Arndt
Length: 5 hours and 16 minutes
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Author
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Narration: 5 cups
That smoking hot one-night stand with a former rock star?
Turns out he's my son's new teacher. Oops.
But I didn't know that the night I met Campbell. All I knew was he played my body the same way he played a guitar — like he owned it.
My libido is still high-fiving me after being self-served for too many years, and we’re both ready for another night or two of fun, especially since we don’t just have chemistry in bed — we connect over everything.
That is, until I learn he’s the man who’ll be coming to my house twice a week to teach my son — the best music lessons money can buy.
Time to turn down the volume on our shenanigans. Only that’s easier said than done.
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I can rock a guitar solo in front of thousands, I can write chart-topping tunes, and I can absolutely stop thinking about my student’s mother naked.
After all, I’m a single parent too, and I know what it’s like to put your kid first. That’s what I do every damn day.
Trouble is, now that I’ve had Mackenzie, it’s hard — and I do mean hard — to stop wanting her. Harder too when I get to know her, and learn she’s an awesome mom, a great friend, and, oh yeah, she happens to get along perfectly with my daughter.
All we have to do is set some rules. No dating, no nookie when the kids are around, and no one gets hurt.
It’s all working out beautifully. Until we start breaking the rules, one by one.
Making music with her in the bedroom is easy. But will we be more than just a real good time when the music stops?
Swoons, friendship, and off the chart chemistry await you in Once Upon A Real Good Time by Lauren Blakely. The first in her newest series featuring musically talented BOTHERS! Ya all know I love series about brothers. Think boy band all grown up.
Narrated by the Sebastian York and Andi Arndt delivered a feel good romance about two people who deserved a happily ever after. Campbell and Mackenzie meet and have this instant connection and off the chart chemistry until he turns out to be her son’s music instructor. Swoons, long sexy conversations and matchmaking had me grinning like a sappy fool.
First, I love when York and Arndt narrated together. Listening is an absolute pleasure from the pacing to chemistry they create allowing the characters to come to life. Blakely introduces Campbell and Mackenzie and I am all in. He is a former teen idol who was in a boy band with his brothers, a fact he avoids mentioning. Both are single parents living in the Big Apple. Typical of Blakely, they are genuine, standup people you’d be happy to call friend…. So of course, I need them to have a happily ever after, but it’s complicated by their kids and boundaries.
Second, the tale that unfolded delivered the sweetest romance with off the chart chemistry. I loved the late-night conversations and attempts at friendship, that involved the kids from cooking to geometry. The kids were awesome, and I loved some meddling that occurred. If you’re looking for a romance to swoon over this fall, Once Upon a Real Good Time is the perfect place to start. It’s perfect listening length for your commute. Just don’t crash the car. Ok?
Once Upon a Real Good Time, is the first in the Heartbreakers series, so we will get stories about Campbell’s brothers in, Once Upon A Sure Thing and Once Upon A Wild Fling, all releasing this fall! Oh, and the brothers are hot!
Once Upon a Real Good Time by Lauren Blakely is the perfect listening length, for your commute. Just don’t crash the car. Ok? #loveaudiobooks #Mustlisten #Romance Share on X
About Kimberly
Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram
Dani Eide
Sounds like a fun listen to; two single parents, great narrative and music! ❤️❤️
Kimberly
Her books are always sweet with spice and humor. The perfect treat.
Anne
This author is lots of fun. But Sebastian York and Andi Arndt for the win! Great review. Anne – Books of My Heart
Kimberly
They really are the bees knees
Debbie Haupt
OMG I need another Blakely right NOW 🙂 thanks Kim and who narrates her stories better than Mr. Yummy York!
Kimberly
Gotta love York <3
Karen
“Don’t crash the car.” There’s an endorsement lol
Karen @ For What It’s Worth
Kimberly
Bwahaha. You will crash from heat or humor not sure which.
Brandee @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
This was already on my audio wishlist because it sounds so GOOD! I like books with family as the focal point so that’s a plus. Arndt and York seal the deal. Seriously Kimberly, I’m going to binge on Blakely. I AM! (I think I need some accountability LOL)
Kimberly
This was a fun one. I hope you love it!
Daniela Ark
I still have to read Rock star romance! I love how this one sounds! 🙂
Kimberly
Her books are a lot of fun!
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I love York and Arndt as narrators! This sounds like one that I am going to have to add to my wishlist. Glad you enjoyed it, Kimberly!
Kimberly
Oh me too. Thanks Carole!
Lover Of Romance
I really want to read this one so badly. I love York and Arndt together too. They are perfect when they narrator a story. I can’t wait to grab this one up.
Kimberly
I found reasons to keep my headphones on.. and not only loved it I ended up with a sparkling clean house 🙂
Angela Adams
Sounds like an awesome read! Thanks for the post.
Kimberly
It made me smile.
Lorna
Oooh I love these two narrators together and love the author too. I have easily six or seven in my tbr pile right now. I need to get them read!
Kimberly
I love them between heavier reads. Blakely always leaves me smiling 🙂
Nicci @ Sunny Buzzy Books
Oh, I like the sound of this one! Glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Kimberly
It was a fun listen Nicci
Sophia Rose
Ah, two single parents and a great narration duo. Recipe for success, there.
Kimberly
It was lovely, funny and totally swoon-worthy 😉
sherry fundin
Oops is right. 🙂 A series of brothers…sounds great.
Kimberly
LOL, yep brothers get me every time!
Melliane
Oh yes that’s one I was curious about. It looks really good!
Kimberly
I hope you get to read it 🙂
Rowena
I just read my first Lauren Blakely this year and I enjoyed her so I’ll be checking out more of her stuff. I’m glad to see that this book worked for you, Kim. It looks good!
Kimberly
I am really glad to hear that. Her romances are all feel good.
Melanie Simmons
I’ve heard really great things about Sebastian York and Andi Arndt. I really need to try them. Sounds like a really cute story. Glad you enjoyed it.
Kimberly
We really need to fix that.
Quinn's Book Nook
Awww this looks so sweet. I so need to read more by Lauren Blakely. And Sebastian York and Andi Arndt are so good together!! I just listened to a book they narrated together.
Kimberly
Oh you really should Quinn. I think you’ll like her characters.
Sam@WLABB
I love brothers too! OMG! AND it’s narrated by Sebastian York. Not too many narrators have made an impression on me, but he is phenomenal, and exactly what I want my hero to sound like.
Kimberly
They are so good together. I loved this one 🙂