He’s the plot twist she didn’t hear coming.Becoming a book narrator was never my goal. But if your deep voice tempts romance listeners to swoon and throw their proverbial panties at you, plans change. When an unexpected chain of events rockets my easy-going and chill life in a completely different direction, I tackle it like I do everything—with humor, wit, and a little bit of my “Hawk Weaver” … a little bit of my “Hawk Weaver” charm.
That’s not a hardship, though, because it means establishing a friendship with erotic romance author Donna Moreno. She’s a game changer. In all the best ways.
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As an over-thirty single woman who writes erotica for a living, you would think I spend my days fighting off every handsome, dirty-mouthed billionaire in a twenty-mile radius. I don’t. Sure, I have a checklist for my ideal man who I write in my books. I just haven’t found “the one” in the real world.
Todd Chimolski may not check all the boxes on my current list, but there’s something to be said for a friend who makes you laugh and puts on a suit to make all your fantasies come true. Hearing him bring the words I’ve written to life is nothing short of an eargasm, and that’s a box I didn’t know I needed checked.
What happens when the woman who writes sexy romance and the man who narrates it build a friendship that quickly turns to more?
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This was a cute and fast paced romance with likeable characters, I read it in one sitting and I couldn’t stop laughing!
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*borrowed from KU*
Todd is an amazing person and I love him. He may not be Donna’s usual type but he’s absolutely perfect for her and exactly who she needs. This small town romance is a whirlwind of emotion and I highly recommend the HEA!
Author, secret millionaire, nerdy, small town, long distance, sweet
Ear Candy
Charitable Endeavors, Book 2
By: M. E. Carter, Andrea Johnston
Narrated by: Deva Marie Gregory, Danny Montooth
Pure ear candy! That is exactly what this book is! This story features Todd and Donna. Todd is part time audiobook narrator with the most dreamy voice! Donna is an author, best friends with the author Todd narrates for. These two get stuck in a cabin together and from their our slow burn story begins. It’s funny in true ME Carter and Andrea Johnston style, so be prepared for the a lot of smiling and at times laughing out loud. But what is really captivating is the building romance of Donna and Todd. Todd is phenomenal, every woman’s dream. Donna is scared, but not so much that she isn’t going to enjoy him while she can. Will he win her over? It’s fun, filled with romance and humor, flirty banter and is sure to make your heart happy.
Deva Marie Gregory brings her best to Donna. She is confident and knows what she wants, and Gregory uses her inflections to bring it out, as well as hide her vulnerability. Danny Montooth is fantastic. He brings it with his voice for Todd, but when he breaks into his “narrator” voice as Hawk Weaver, it’s impossible not to swoon and giggle at the same time. This is cast perfectly!
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So I recently started reading Andrea Johnston and M.E. Carter. This is officially one of my favorite romcoms! I loved the banter between Donna & Todd. They had me laughing my butt off. They are complete opposites but so good together. I highly recommend reading this book! You will laugh & swoon.
I enjoyed this cute story! I was excited to discover there was definitely more to Todd than being the goofy best friend. Alternately, Donna was not just the serious hard core professional she portrays. Their accidental weekend is filled with fun, laughter and a blooming friendship. Of course Aggie and Spencer were adorable as ever in this story too!
Todd and Donna make me smile – a pair I wouldn’t necessarily would of matched, but they are perfectly imperfect! I adore their flirty comments, comical banter, and sweet moments.
Todd & Donna might be my favorite book couple ever!
She’s a beauty in stilletos & pencil skirts who writes erotica, but at home she wears comfy clothes, a bun and has the strangest looking cat. He’s a quirky real estate mogul by day who voices audio books for his friend in his closet at night.
Unlikely? YES! Perfect together? Also yes.
I loved Donna’s dating chronicles with alpha males. Todd’s quirky clothing and his humor make you instantly love him. And then you find out the story behind his quirky clothes, and your heart melts a little.
Watching them dance around their feelings for each is amusing and you can’t help but cheer them on. Their banter. Their humor. Their one liners. Somehow it all works.
A fun romcom that reminds you that beauty is more than what you see with your eyes! Another home run by this fun duo.
Thanks for Andrea Johnston for an ARC of this book. As the norm, it doesn’t disappoint. I laughed so hard my sides hurt. The things Todd said and wore…completely hilarious. The pineapple and jingle balls t-shirts are hilarious.
Donna Moreno was a lawyer until she left it to be an erotic romance writer full time. Now at the ripe age of thirty she is ready to find her “one” complete with a list of characteristics. She vents these frustrations to fellow author Aggi or as the world knows her Adeline Snow, best friends with Todd.
A case of writer’s block brings her to a cabin in Idaho where she can find inspiration. But she’s not alone.
Todd Chimolski works in real estate but also helps out his best friend in his free time. One of those hobbies is narrating Adeline Snow’s romance novels. From the moment, he laid eyes on Donna Moreno; he was instantly attracted. He also knows that he’s not the handsome gorgeous guy that Aggi and Donna write about. He’s an average guy. He helps out people when he can, but he also makes a boat ton of money in his real estate company. Todd shows Donna what small town life is about.
Todd makes Donna laugh like no one has ever done before. But is he enough for her?
How can they overcome their differences to be together?
This right here is THE quintessential romcom! Andrea Johnston and ME Carter are a fantastic writing duo and I can’t wait to read whatever comes next.
Donna is an erotic romance author looking for inspiration. Todd is a real estate mogul with a side job narrating novels for their mutual friend Adeline Snow (of Switch Stance). Both are hilarious, sweet, and witty characters.
This is one of those books that absolutely flies by – perfect for cuddling up on the couch to read in one sitting!
Donna Moreno, best-selling romance author is struggling. If her love life was as successful as her author life, she would be happy. Finding the right man to check all the boxes has left her very skeptical that any true happiness might eventually find its way to her.
Todd Chimolski lives a simplistic, conservative life. Helping his best friend Adeline Snow has catapulted him into a life he hadn’t expected. Being attracted to a gorgeous woman isn’t doing him any good, she’s far out of his league.
This is the second book in this series of inter-connected stand alones written by this duo. There are sweet moments, sexy moments and funny ones, too. I have read and loved books by both of these authors and am looking for to their next venture.
One of my favorite things about both of these characters was the vulnerabilities they internalized while trying to remain their confidences. Todd’s soft spot is taking care of those in his circle.
Don’t hesitate—buy this book!
Loved loved loved this, Andrea Johnston and M.E Carter are amazing.
This romantic comedy, was hard to put down, the banter between the characters and the antics had me laughing. It’s a must read, you won’t be disappointed in this story. Can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next.
This was another solid offering in the Charitable Endeavors series! I love reading about the behind the scenes book world. This book has an author and a narrator had the main characters. Todd’s sense of humor and his caring about others made this story for me.
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book! Excellent job
Andrea Johnston and M.E. Carter followed up Switch Stance with another outstanding story. Ear Candy is the sweet, sexy fun romance you’re looking for! I smiled repeated reading Todd and Donna’s banter as it was comical but also paired well with sweet and flirty moments. Ear Candy is dual pov and easy to jump into. The story moves along fast and before you know it you’ve read all the way through to The End and I have to say this was a wonderful way to spend a few hours. The romance was easy and fun, the story had me chuckling and even though Todd and Donna were an unlikely pair, it was their implausibility that made them so perfect for one another and made me love them more! I LOVE the collaborations from M.E. Carter and Andrea Johnston and no joke, I can’t wait to see what they come up with next!!!
Another great release from these two talented authors! If you loved Switched Stance, you will fall so hard for Ear Candy. We originally met Donna, an erotica author, and Todd, the goofy man starting to dive into being an audio narrative, as Aggi’s close friends. Well now we have a story staring them. They start off as just knowing each other through Aggi. Then they get stuck in a cabin, I mean chalet, together for a night and sparks start. Even if they can’t see it. Side note, that is my favorite scenario. Stuck in a cabin together due to weather. Yes, please! Anyways, that’s all the information you are getting out of me. Read this book. Now! I can’t scream that enough. I love every minute of it. It had me laughing so hard my husband asked if I was okay. And let’s talk about swoon worthy. Donna is a boss woman for sure. Independent and a risk taker. Todd is hilarious with the biggest heart ever. What’s not to love?! This story has something for everyone to relate to: Authors, bloggers, romance readers… What makes it even better is it’s written for a great cause. I can’t wait to see what these authors come up with next!
Andrea Johnston is the reason I started reading romance again after a long slump.
Why?
Because her characters are real. B
By the time you finish reading the book, you’ll feel like every character is a good friend.
This series, that she co-authors with M.E. Carter is beyond fabulous.
If you are a lover of romance novels, you can’t let this book pass you by, or Switch Stance for that matter. Its a romance with a little peek inside the writing world.
This is Donna’s story. Donna writes hot erotic romance with sexy billionaire heroes, but she longs to write a sweet small town romance a’la the Hallmark channel.
Todd is a whole lot more than he seems, being Aggie/Addie’s bff and narrator, under the name Hawk Weaver.
Todd is the hero girls like me squee! about. I love that he’s quirky and not traditionally handsome. I love his fashion sense, his sense of humor and his love of deviled eggs. Really, I just love everything about Todd. He’s the sweet guy that you HAVE to fall in love with.
Donna is a former lawyer and she’s got it all together, while still being “Normal.” She’s smart, sassy and well…Mr. Tuddles the cat is just…AHHHH.
These two are opposites, but they fit and the friendship that builds between them, as sparks fly really makes this a book worth reading.
Oh and you get to spend some time with Aggie and Spencer from Switch Stance too, which is a huge bonus. For those that read that book, you’ll get to see how their relationship is progressing too.
Bonus!
I’m so full of warm, fuzzy feelings right now.
Ear Candy was a pleasant surprise for me. I knew that I would enjoy it, but I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did. It’s a simple, slow burn romance, but the characters made it a fast paced, fun, and endearing novel.
I came into this book being really excited to see how Donna and Todd’s story was going to play out, and ME Carter and Andrea Johnston definitely did it justice. I absolutely loved both characters. Donna was my favorite kind of heroine: a strong, independent and confident female who isn’t afraid to go after what she wants in life. And Todd, although not your typical hero in a romance novel, was more my type than any alpha billionaire ever has been. I think that’s why I connected so well with his character. I fell in love with his humor and wit. And I can’t deny the fact that I’m totally sitting here wishing that I could hear him talk in real life.
So if you’re looking for a slow burn romcom with witty banter and unique characters, then you’ve found your book! Just be prepared to laugh, swoon and smile from ear to ear while you’re reading. And I’ll just be over here crossing my fingers for a third book in the series. I can’t wait to see what the authors come up with next!
I’m not going to go into too much with this review because I think the books can speak for themselves in this series. Good authors and good reading all for good causes. What more could you ask for?
These books are fun, light-hearted reads and are perfect when you need a feel good story. Not a lot of drama or angst, just fun and romance. Ear Candy was no different. Todd is perfect, if not a little quirky. Donna is a fun heroine who doesn’t take things too seriously.
The best part of this book is the fun they poke at the stigma surrounding romance readers.
“Romance readers. Am I right?”
Pick these up if you just want to feel good and have some chuckles. These authors hit that mark right in the bulls-eye.
This is such a feel good romance! I really enjoyed every second of Donna and Todd’s story. This story is a classic opposites attract romance. You have Donna, who is a romance writer and loves the finer things in life and then you have Todd, who is a business owner and loves the simple life and helping those in need. On paper you would think these two have nothing in common but as they spend more time together, they develop a bond and it quickly turns into an attraction that neither of them can ignore. This book made me laugh out loud numerous times, smile from ear to ear and swoon so hard. There are so many moments that stand out to me in this book. I laughed so hard at Donna’s karate moves, Todd’s aversion to cats and all of the one-liners in the book. I swooned over Todd looking out for the people in his town that he cares about, agreeing to narrate Donna’s book, the whistling and how sweet and caring he was. This novel puts you in a feel good mood and is so enjoyable to read. I highly recommend Donna and Todd’s story!