Hopelessly Bromantic

The Hopelessly Bromantic Duet, Book 1

By: L. Blakely, Lauren Blakely

Narrated by: Shane East, Teddy Hamilton, Full Cast

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

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!

Hopelessly in love with this book!

Hopelessly Bromantic by Lauren Blakely was even better than I knew it would be. I so loved both Jude and TJ and the easy friendship and chemistry between them both. They will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and seek out your significant other, because the steam factor is at a boil. Add in all the supporting characters and you couldn’t ask for anything more, well except for the next book to come out NOW!!! No matter if you read it or listen to the audiobook, you will feel and experience every emotion. The writing is just that good. I highly recommend the audiobook because Teddy Hamilton and Shane East are EVERYTHING!! When you get to a pivotal chapter at the end you will know exactly why I’m saying this. I don’t think anyone could have fit the part better than them. My heart truly couldn’t take it. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could!

Shane and Teddy wow!!

This was really a great story brought to life by an amazing cast. That I have to wait until the end of this month to read book 2, is really too much!!!! Well done Lauren. Sexy dang book.

I loved this…. And can’t wait for the next one

Shane and Teddy are amazing together and their chemistry shines through in this book. The storyline and dialogue kept me vested even though I was fearful of what was going to tear them apart that would cause them to be enemies to lovers in the next book. They were the complete opposite of enemies in 99% of the story and it hurt my heart the way it ended. I’m just glad that the next audiobook book is out in only 3 days so I can get my Jude and TJ fix.
Seriously, I loved Teddy and Shane and will be looking for more from them.

5 When Roommates Become So Much More Stars!!

Lauren Blakely has finally given us TJ’s story and OH MY STARS… I FREAKING LOVED this book!!

This is the beginning of TJ and Jude’s story and how these two strangers thought they’d have some good times not expecting to be seeing each other again as soon as they did which in and of itself was quite a humorous scene.

TJ is an American that’s moved to London for work and while he’s not looking for love, he’s definitely not opposed to having a good time with the sexy Brit that gives him some shopping advice. Little did he know that his life was about to change in all the best ways!

I loved TJ and Jude’s banter and building sexual tension that kept me enthralled with their story. And imagine if you can, how fabulous this story sounds as it’s performed and narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Shane East and an entire cast of phenomenal narrators. It brought to life each character and I found myself laughing out loud, swooning, fanning myself along with some wide-eyed moments that I didn’t see coming!

There’s so much to TJ and Jude and Ms. Blakely does them proud with their sharp-witted banter, the love they find with each other that neither really was looking for and an attraction that is so palpable I needed a cigarette after each love scene! I’m just going to sit over here and wait for the conclusion of their story because we’re on the precipice of an event that has the possibility of changing both of their lives!

Amazing as always!

I always love listening to Lauren Blakely's books and this one is no different. The full cast production brings the entire story to life.

Perfection!!!!!!!

I did not want it to end. Thankful there's a book 2! it was so good and I cannot wait to start the next book now!

swooned from the start!!

I have been DYING to get my hands on this book and let me tell you, it was more than worth the wait!! Hopelessly Bromantic made me smile, sigh...and gasp. I fell for both of these characters and was captivated by their story right from the start. I am chomping at the bit to get my hands (and ears!) on Here Comes My Man!!

Hopelessly Bromantic is the story of TJ and Jude. You may remember TJ from some of Lauren Blakely's other books BUT if this is your first foray into the Blakelyverse no worries!! Trust me when I say you'll fall in love with both men here.

I knew I was going to love TJ. I just knew. He's smart, witty, sweet and just a tad vulnerable in regards to his dreams. I loved watching him find his true self and follow his path. I was smitten with him from the start-and I certainly wasn't the only one. I absolutely adored him.

Oh, Jude. Jude is special. This author has a talent for giving voices to characters that are just so incredibly authentic and Jude is a great example of that. He is trying so hard to get his big break, to follow his dream. Seeing the direction he took and how things played out all made perfect sense to me. Now, I'm going to admit there were two moments that were Jude-centric that had me gasping and then chanting a certain word-but I'll let you get there on your own. I just want to hug him.

The moment these two meet you know they are just destined for more-it's just a matter of how they'll get there. These two had a hell of a ride-moments you'll see coming and definitely moments you won't. But their connection through it all is unapologetically raw and real. I have a thing for first kisses. They're my kryptonite in a book. This first kiss (and each kiss thereafter) was off the charts. Their sexy times were blisteringly hot. But there's more to them than that (though I'm certainly not complaining about it) and I appreciated how these two respected each other and grew throughout the book.

Now this IS book one in a duet. So there are things I can't say but I will say I had to compose myself for a hot second more than once!

I'm not kidding when I say I was captivated from the start. These characters just drew me into their story and I was not ready for it to end! I loved all the little Easter eggs that this author is so good at sprinkling throughout her books. Nothing felt rushed to me at all, it just flowed so well and left me wanting more. I know I'll be re-reading this duet for sure and falling all over again each time.

I had the pleasure of listening to an ALC of this book as well and the pairing of Teddy Hamilton and Shane East (along with several other AMAZING voices) is perfect. It's like listening to a play hearing these characters brought to life. Even having read the book I was still feeling all the feels LISTENING to it being brought to life. I am in constant awe of these narrators and can't wait to hear more of them together.

Grab this book NOW!! It is worth more than five stars-seriously. Be prepared to fall in love-and to be on the edge of your seat!! Hopelessly Bromantic is already on my re-read/re-listen list and I can't WAIT for Here Comes My Man! I absolutely highly recommend this book!!
(I have to admit...I do speak fluent exclamation point...no matter what TJ says about that LOL)

Amazing full cast audio!

Hopelessly Bromantic is the first book in the Hopelessly Bromantic duet by Lauren Blakely. I have been waiting for TJ's story since the second we met him and Lauren gave me everything I wanted and more in his story. TJ, the sexy, aspiring writer who loves music and literature and Jude, the gorgeous British actor trying to break out in his career. A chance meeting with an instant connection turns into a forbidden roommate love story and I am here for all of it! The witty banter, the flirting, the sexy innuendos, the dirty talk, the sexiness. Not only are TJ and Jude hot and steamy, they are so fun to get to know. I felt the heat, the attraction and the connection. Also, TJ in a towel with a toolbelt? Yes, please! I had the pleasure of listening to Teddy Hamilton, Shane East and a cast of amazing narrators and I felt like I was there with them. They really outdid themselves with this story. And what makes it even better? They have a second book which is a second chance romance, enemies-to-lovers story. Lauren has become one of my favorite MM writers and I can't wait to see what happens with TJ and Jude!

I can’t wait for more…

I binge listened to this on one day. My favorite narrators and full cast. Yummy!!! I cannot wait for what comes next. Counting down the days.