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The Way You Are

By: Sylvie Stewart
Narrated by: Amanda Stribling, David Black
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“They say nice guys always finish last. I say the only place that should apply is in the bedroom - it’s just good manners, after all.” (Brett MacKinnon, nice guy and frequent resident of the friend zone)

LIV: There are really only three things I need in life: sex, baseball, and winning. My hot boyfriend and season tickets take care of the first two, while I always do my best to cover the last. So developing an unexpected crush on a new friend is more than a little inconvenient. I don’t have anything but friendship to offer Brett, but with the way he looks at me, he has me wishing I did.

BRETT: I’ve been put in the friend zone so often, they’ve got a sandwich named after me. You’d think I’d be used to it by now. But when it comes to the delectable Liv, I’m determined to ditch the friend zone and show her I’m boyfriend material. Too bad the position’s already been filled by a ball-playing caveman who could flatten me with his pinky.

What will it take to show Liv that nice guys can be more than just friends, and that love is the one game truly worth winning?

©2018 Sylvie Stewart (P)2019 Sylvie Stewart

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This is my first experience with Sylvie Stewart's books and I thought the book was fun. I enjoyed the story, although there was some profanity peppered throughout it. Amanda Stribling and David Black did a great job as narrators portraying a unique voice to the characters and thereby adding to the entertainment of the story. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily left this review.

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another fun story

this was another fun story! I cracked up several times while listening. I enjoyed these two narrators quite a bit. this is only the second book I've listened to from them. I haven't listened in order, so I wasn't familiar with some of the supporting characters

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Hilarious, Sweet and Sizzling!

I am loving this series so much and this 5th book was just as fun, sweet and sizzling! I loved both Olivia and Brett. They start out as friends, having the most hilarious meet cute as they were each cheering for their home baseball team. Olivia is dating one of the players, Troy, but she loves hanging out with Brett because they have so much in common. Of course Troy isn't happy about their friendship, and then his real nature is revealed. Brett is so easy going, funny, and authentic. He cares and supports Olivia, and is so sweet as he waits for his chance with her. Olivia is smart and sassy, and so unapologetic. She and Brett are so perfect together in this slow burn rom com. It was also fun catching up with Brett's roommate Gavin and all the rest of their friends and family.
Amanda Stribling, and David Black are back narrating this sweet, and engaging romance. They easily brought out all of the different emotions that Olivia and Brett felt, from sassy to vulnerable, heartbreak to passion, and everything in between. I really enjoyed both their performances and thought they made this hilarious, exciting, and steamy romance even better!

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Loved It!

I love Sylvie! She writes characters you can get involved with!! David and Amanda were great with the narration...of course!! You really need to listen to this series from the beginning so you can understand the characters and how they intertwine. Now I need to go find the next in the series. I love these "people"!
I requested this free audiobook and am giving an honest review voluntarily!!!!
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Out of the park

I adore Sylvia Stewart books because she doesn’t write the typical alphahole books that are so popular right now (god knows why). She writes men that don’t make you want to kick them in the nuts.

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What a fun and unique take on a sports book. It was funny, sexy, and HEA. It’s a great light book!
Narrative did great also- both!

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Love this book!!

I received this book as an audio arc for free for my review and I have to say this book and entire series really is fantastic! The writing is great and so is the reading of it!! Not boring I LOVE Brett and Liv since we met Brett in the fix I have wanted more of him he is quirky and adorable!! Liv makes me so happy lol she is strong and funny and the perfect mix of tomboy!! Love this book and love this series!!

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Witty banter, secret longings and sexy beards!

How enjoyable is this story!! I loved it! The witty banter, the secret longing and the sexy beard...all good reasons to devour this book! Olivia is a hoot! She sure has a mouth on her! She cracked me up at the games! Brett seems like not the type of guy she would go for. His outward appearance might have people shy away or look down on him. But I side he is a golden boy! He has this great big heart. We get to see and spend some time with Gavin and Emerson. They really help the story move forward as does Haley, who is Olivia’s best friend.

This isn’t my first book by this author. I have read all of the others in this series. They all have a little fun, some sexy men and strong sassy women. I love reading this series and look forward to the next one!!

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So fun!

I feel like I write the same thing every time I review a Sylvie Stewart book. I loved it. It’s so much fun. Great story. All the feels. And the performances for audio are wonderful. Very smooth. Very in character. I’d like to change it up this time but I can’t. It’s all that. Read it. Listen to it. Enjoy it.

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Real people

I was so happy for Brett’s story. A dedicated friend throughout the series needed a story of his own. I love a story about your average person. Brett isn’t a rockstar, or star athletes, or physical perfection. He is a steady and relatable man. He and Liv are the perfect couple. I enjoyed their journey together.

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