XOXO

De: Kathryn R. Biel

Narrado por: Stacy Dugan, Harry Frost

Here lies Ophelia Finnegan, Hopeless Romantic. Not to be dramatic, but I'm pretty sure that's what my tombstone is going to say.

During my 30 years on this planet, I've made a lot of poor decisions pursuing my ideal man. It may have something to do with my slight obsession with romantic comedies, especially those of the British variety. I mean, if Bridget Jones could find her Mr. Darcy, surely I can too, right?

And if I can't live it, I can at least write a steamy romance novel about it. Except I'm too scared to do that. It's so much safer to stay in my not-at-all fulfilling job and live vicariously through the ClikClak video app. It's all well and good, until my surprise visit to my boyfriend doesn't go as planned, and the video of my humiliation ends up going viral.

In a surprise twist (like any good romantic comedy should have), the guy I'd handed off my phone to film my unexpected humiliation turns out to be hotter than hell British soccer player Xavier Henry. And he's looking to get traded up here to Boston. The quickest way to make that happen is if he becomes an American citizen…by marrying an American woman.

I volunteer as tribute!

OMG, marriage of convenience is my favorite romantic trope of all time, and now I get to live it. If nothing else, I'll have great material for that book I swear I'm going to write. All I have to do is remember that this is pretend and that those rock-hard abs aren't really mine to stroke and lick.

Put me in, coach! I'm ready to take one for the team.

Kisses and hugs, Ophelia

#XOXO

©2022 Kathryn R. Biel (P)2022 Kathryn R. Biel

Fun

The soccer player (cleat) on the cover caught my attention first. Then of course there's my favorite male narrator...Harry. SOLD!

A star professional futbol player who took the rap for a situation that wasn't his and it pretty much destroyed his career. Female protagonist is a hopelessly romantic accountant who works from home. Post covid lockdown timeline. A marriage of convenience with a fulfilling HEA.

Great banter and dialogue. Some laughter and much social media action.

Stacy is an enjoyable narrator however I wish Harry was given more chapters to read.

CLEAN, but still good!

I was really entertained by this entire book. I loved the characters, their baggage, their journey, and I feel like I'll love the rest of Xavier's team in the future books. And the author, as well as both audiobook narrators were new to me, so that I loved it so much was a good surprise. Things that I didn't love, were the whole CliClak (TikTok's fictional equivalent) bit, as I don't use the app or see the appeal of it. And I didn't love Ophelia's family, and that whole storyline was never really resolved. Those few things, along with the fact that the story was CLEAN in that the scenes were all Fade-to-Black, made me knock off a star. That can be fine, if that's what you're looking for, but it's a shock to my dirty system when I dive in expecting smut. But again, the rest of the story, and the narration, made up for it to me.

Loved the story hated the female narrator

I really liked the story but almost quit after just a few min. The female narrator’s voice was like nails on a chalkboard to me. Why did she end each word like all of her air was being pushed out of her? It was so distracting. I’m glad i was able to get past that because I really did enjoy the story.

Very cute story!

This was such a cute, romantic comedy story. I absolutely loved the duel narration with it too. The story was well written, and very relatable. It made me laugh audibly numerous times. For any Rom-com and this is a great pick.

Such a fun read!

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this romcom, as it was my first foray into the genre, and I’m happy to say that I had a great time! Each day I couldn’t wait to return & listen some more. The characters were so well-written, I feel like they’re real people. Their romance was adorable and well-paced. The narrators’ voices fit perfectly. It was such a fun romp that I wish I could see/hear more about this couple, but I’m happy to know they got their HEA.

Sweet & Swoony

I just devoured XOXO, the first book in the Boston Buzzards series by Katheryn Beil, and I'm still grinning from ear to ear! This book is a delightful, feel-good romance that will capture your heart and leave you feeling uplifted. The Characters are so well-crafted and relatable, I found myself rooting for them from the very beginning. The Banter is witty and engaging, the Chemistry is electric, and the emotional connection is deep and abiding.
Katheryn Beil's writing is warm and inviting, with a keen attention to detail and a deep understanding of the human heart. The Characters growth is remarkable. What I loved most about this book was its thoughtful exploration of themes that are both personal and universal. Beil tackles issues of identity, community, and the power of love with a deft hand, crafting a narrative that feels authentic and real. The romance is sweet and swoony, with a slow burn that will leave you begging for more. And that ending? Absolutely perfect. Overall, I would highly recommend XOXO to anyone looking for a heartwarming, humorous romance that will capture their heart and imagination. Katheryn Beil is a talented storyteller, and this book is a true gem..Definitely Your Next 5⭐ Read..