This was straight up DELIGHTFUL; a banter-filled, smile-inducing treat. It's been far too long since I've read anything by Sivec, so I thought I'd jump back into this series of interconnected standalones - and I'm so glad that I did. I love a unique meet cute, and these two had chemistry even when they were just exchanging messages. And when they met in person? Whoa boy, there was no holding back that spark of attraction. I also absolutely ADORED this hero, who didn't let anything stop him from getting his girl. He fell seamlessly into the role of boyfriend without this single mom even realizing it, and the scenes with her son were SUPER swoony. I loved every bit of it. This slow burn was just the right kind of torturous, and when these two finally crossed that final line, it was HOT. Loved it. The first thing I did when I finished this was buy the next book in the series, and that's always a very, very good sign.
The story follows Ember, a recently divorced single mom who has let herself fall apart in the last year. She may stink a little bit, her hair may be unwashed, there might be some mysterious stains on her clothes... she's just sunken into Mom mode. So when there's a mixup at her transcription job, and the very private - VERY inappropriate - notes she left in the draft of her most recent project accidentally get sent to the client as is, Ember panics. But the client writes back, and he seems to find the mixup funny. He seems to find HER funny. As the two continue exchanging messages, they finally meet up in person under the guise of a professional project, but Baker knows better. Ember makes him feel alive, and he'll do everything he can to make sure this single mom gives him a chance.
There is just something so SEXY about a determined, loyal, sweetheart of a man - and that's Baker. He's a wounded veteran who does good during the day, and he continues to be a good, good man at night. I loved everything about him. Ember and her son are exactly what he needed in his life, and I loved how perfectly they all fit together. The entire book is low angst, light, and laughter-filled. Sure, there's some great sexual tension and a touch of hesitation, but the overall tone is so playful. Ember is a bit of a spitfire, and I watching her get her fire back with Baker was so fun. The entire book absolutely flew by, with no dull moments or wasted scenes. It was so, so good. I'll definitely be diving into the next book right away - and you can easily read these out of order.
Audio note: The audio was great! I was able to grab it for cheap, and it enhances the story in a big way. It's dual narration, and both narrators do an excellent job of breathing life into the story - not that it needed it. The vibe is playful, fun, easygoing, and the audio just makes it even better. The runtime is perfect for the workday, and I had no trouble finishing it in one day. The slow burn also lends itself perfectly to a workday listen - there's some inappropriate humor and some swearing early on, but the steam doesn't come until later. I highly recommend the audio version.
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Just My Type is JUST my kind of book! Tara Sivec writes some of my favorite romantic comedies (i.e. Seduction and Snacks) so knowing this was going to be another romcom had me super excited! Well, this one did NOT disappoint! I can't remember the last time I laughed this hard. From the names of the chapters to the banter between Ember and Baker, this book had me giggling the whole way through! This is classic Tara Sivec comedy GOLD and I think everyone should read it! It's swiftly going into my top 5 favorite books of 2019 and I don't think it will move! I highly recommend it! It's so much fun and the romance is SWOONY!!!
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