Do You Take This Man

By: Denise Williams

Narrated by: January LaVoy, Teddy Hamilton

Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

"Do You Take This Man has one of the steamiest, most addictive, most satisfyingly hard-earned happily-ever-after I’ve read in ages!"—Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of Love on the Brain

A wedding officiant who doesn't believe in love and an event planner who's been burned agree to say "I do" to being enemies with benefits.

Divorce attorney RJ would never describe herself as romantic. But when she ends up officiating an unplanned wedding for a newly engaged couple in a park, her life is turned upside down. The video of the ceremony goes viral, and she finds herself in the unlikely position of being a sought-after local wedding officiant. Spending her free time overseeing “I dos” isn’t her most strategic career move, but she enjoys it, except for the type A dude-bro wedding planner she’s forced to work with.

Former pro-football event manager Lear is a people person, but after his longtime girlfriend betrayed him, he isn’t looking for love. He knows how to execute events and likes being in control, so working with an opinionated and inflexible officiant who can’t stand him is not high on his list. He’s never had trouble winning people over, but RJ seems immune to his charms.

Surrounded by love at every turn, their physical attraction pulls them together despite their best efforts to stay an arm’s length apart. Lear refuses to get hurt again. RJ refuses to let herself be vulnerable to anyone. But when it comes to happily ever after, their clients might not be the only ones saying “I do.”

©2022 Denise Williams (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Denise Williams is known for her swoon-worthy tales that celebrate love, and her latest rom-com follows suit!"—Woman's World

"If, hypothetically, Denise Williams decided to establish an academy (let’s call it The University of DW) and offered courses on how to write pent-up sexual tension, steamy banter, and enemies to lovers, I would burst into the classroom and yell “TAKE MY MONEY!!” The writing is unmatched, the chemistry is on fire, and Do You Take This Man has one of the steamiest, most addictive, most satisfyingly hard-earned happily-ever-after I’ve read in ages!"—Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

"Denise Williams has mastered the art of writing fun, sexy banter. Smart and witty, with the perfect amount of steam, Do You Take This Man is a gift to romance readers."—Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author of The Dating Playbook

Easygoing Storyline, Intense Chemistry

This is my typical go-to, easy read novel for romance. I mostly appreciate that the characters didn’t have over-the-top, unrealistic plot twists. I really enjoy listening to both narrators, their voices really fit their characters. I laughed a little at the male narrator because the way he emphasizes words sounds a bit like a 80s private eye detective from Chicago.

Loved This!!!

I love this story, I’m so glad I used my credit on this one. I love love love Lear and grew to love RJ by the end of the book. I can’t wait to listen to Brittany and Wes’ story!

RJ!!!!

RJ was really getting on my nerves by playing with his emotions. So I was on Lear side when he told her off..but glad they pull through.

Narration

The book was, ok. The narrators just did not work for me. The African American/Black women character voices did not sound authentic.

Loved it

This was my first from this author and I truly enjoyed this story of Lear and RJ, the narration was okay, truly didn't care for RJ voice, but other than that great story..

The cutest story!

Love! Love! Love! The cutest story…I was crying when RJ was talking to Leer on the beach :)

Not as good as others

The performance was great, but I think the story is lacking. I just listened to Brita and Wes’ story and that was wonderful. I’m disappointed and don’t really feel like finishing.

Please Full-Cast Re-Record

This is one of those books that might work better with a full cast of narrators either more skilled at pulling off multiple accent tones and inflections accurately or just provide a flat consistent read. The inconsistencies made the listen jarring.

Nice Give and Take

This is a fun story. It is nice to see to the two main characters work through their “junk” and be honest.

Trudged through

I will listen to anything with Hamilton and that’s why I used a credit- but if this was free - I’d have a hard time listening.
The female performer made it difficult for me to carry on at times. Voice is ok but is flat. I also didn’t care for how her character was portrayed. Their cat and mouse chemistry made it a sad listen. There was no love between them until the very end and that’s not a fun listen for me.