‘Brilliantly written, fun and witty!’ – Rae Reads
After a string of bad dates, Florence Gray is so over online dating. So much so, that if she has to survive another guy standing her up she might just do something crazy … like accept the first proposal she gets. So when she finds herself alone in the bar, again, Florence can hardly believe her eyes-or ears-when Hugh Humphreys swoops in and … ears-when Hugh Humphreys swoops in and presents her with an proposal so adventurous she can’t believe she’s actually considering saying yes.
Because, after all, twenty five days to plan a wedding is some feat and that’s while getting to know your fiancé, their disapproving Mother and dealing with a jealous ex. Throw in the small matter of where they should live and you have Florence wondering what the hell she’s gotten herself into.
Can you really countdown to a wedding like an advent calendar? Fall in love with a stranger and make them your husband? Because if she’s going to make it down the aisle Christmas morning, Florence has to find out and fast.
Readers can’t get enough of Adventurous Proposal
‘Highly recommend this gem’ – Jo & Isa Love Books Blog
‘Such a charming and refreshing story’ – Ali The Book Slayer
‘This is definitely a girls night in, in a book!’- Thinking About Books
‘Lovely Christmas read that left my heart feeling warm and fuzzy’- Amo’s Book Corner
‘Really loved this sweet story’- Midnight Angel Book Heaven
Winner of Best Happily Ever After – Jo & Isa Love Books Reader’s Choice Awards 2016
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5 Star review of Adventurous Proposal (One Month Till I Do #1) by Laura Barnard
Audio Review:
Having read or listened to several books by Laura Barnard I was interested to listen to Adventurous Proposal narrated by Karena Gregory who is a new narrator to me.
Florence (Flo) Gray has had enough of disastrous on-line dating and decides to do something rash.
Being stood up yet again is the final straw, although it does give her the opportunity to meet Hugh Humphreys. When he presents her with an outrageous proposal she is shocked that she is even considering it; he wants them to marry within a month.
Can Flo pull a wedding together in such a short time as well as get to know her fiancee and fall in love? All before Christmas morning?
Adventurous Proposal was a funny, sweet romance. Throw in Hugh’s mother who is far from welcoming, an ex that just keeps interfering and you know you are in for a chaotic yet fun story.
I really liked Flo and Hugh, both separately and together. A fun, not overly long story based around Christmas. What more could you need?
A neat concept. And it was nice to watch then relationship build. I enjoyed reading it. However, there were a couple of times I didn’t much care for her. But it all worked out in the end.
Very interesting story line – I liked the characters and the flow of the story.
I hated it and dnf.
Full of f-bombs and heavy drinking.
Cute. Straight forward.
A fun book
I thought this book was very funny and a couple of times, my jaw dropped. I don’t care for profanity but when the UK curses, it cracks me up. I guess it’s because it’s not considered profanity over there. The premise of this story is outrageous so you just need to settle in and enjoy the whimsy of it.
As promised – Laugh out loud. Such a fun read. Such a twist on the classic rich boy / poor girl story. She isn’t all the poor though. It is written set in England, so get used to knickers instead of panties, etc. But, have fun as 2 strangers get to know each other in the 25 days from hello to wed.
This has a silly storyline, arranging a wedding after one date but you know what I enjoyed it 🙂
Florence meets Hugh after being stood up and they seem to have a connection which leads to an Adventurous Proposal!!!
Hugh, I wasn’t sure about at first he came across a bit pompous, but he grew on me. Florence is a successful, down to earth woman, she comes from a working-class background and liked to express herself.
I enjoyed their story, the bumps along the way and watching their sexual attraction grow, not forgetting feelings…
I actually listened to the audio version and the narrator made the book a fun listen. The characters were distinct which added to their personalities from the writing.
This isn’t a long book, perfect for an afternoon read/listen. An enjoyable chick-lit read.
3.75
Adventurous Proposal by Laura Barnard is a romantic comedy that I listened to on audio narrated by Karena Gregory.
This is the second book of Laura’s that I have read and it definitely won’t be my last. She does an amazing job with these rom-coms. I absolutely loved Florence and Hugh!
Karena did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future. The only thing I noticed was the sound quality was a bit off on this book which could be a bit distracting.
I would highly recommend this book if you love romantic comedies, holiday romances, or romance books in general.
Oh this is a must read!! Once you’ve started you won’t want to put it down and a perfect read around Christmas time (though you’d enjoy it any time of the year). It’s a light, funny and well, just lovely romance story. Trust me and read it for yourself 🙂
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
Laura has a tendency to write some hilarious books. I have been fortunate enough to read and listen to a few and the situations her heroines get into are hilarious. Flo is no different.
When she and Hugh meet by chance their connection is instantaneous. Hugh is handsome and easy to talk to. When the next day Hugh shows up at her house and propositions that they get married in a few weeks and get to know each other later…well it sounds weird and crazy but Laura makes it work.
Will this arrangement be the correct choice or will Flo think things through and not go through with it?
This is a short hilarious listen with enough steam and chemistry to make you fan yourself. I recommend.
* audio book review *
What a fun book! This is a let’s take a chance romance. Florence and Hugh meet after being stood up by their online dating dates. They hit it off and agree to see each other again. Florence didn’t expect it to be hours later at 3 am. Hugh comes up with an proposal that they get married. They have good chemistry and hit it off right away and they can spend the rest of their lives getting to know each other. It’s a crazy idea but Florence goes for it. As they plan their wedding, that will be in a bout a month!, they get to know each other and all their secrets start to come out. Hugh has an ex that still wants him and a mother that is controlling. Florence hopes she is making the right decision. As the days go by she keeps second guessing her decision. But she can’t deny how Hugh makes her feel like she never has. And talk about swoon worthy…Hugh. Their love making is off the charts and Hugh’s commitment to her just makes my heart warm. It goes to show you that when you meet that person for you you just know. This book also had me guessing the whole time. I really didn’t know if they would make it down the isle. I loved their friends as side characters. I actually hope they have stories too! I will reveal there is one scene where Florence is in a metal club with her girls for a celebration and that scene had me laughing out loud I did see some negative reviews before I read this and after reading/listening to this book I don’t get it. Yes it wasn’t realistic really but who wants 100% real life all the time? I loved this fun story and I guarantee so will other readers/listeners.
My Rating:
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
Because a man ages like a fine wine, he just gets better. A woman is like a loaf of bread – we just start going off.
She leans in to kiss me on the cheek, her scent invading my nostrils. So, this is what pure evil smells like.
She throws back her head in a totally ridiculous over the top posh laugh. Imagine a horse having a panic attack, and you’re almost there.
As long as you don’t sit on Santa’s knee and start professing that you’re a ho ho ho.
She narrows her eyes at me as if she can actually shoot out ice with them.
My Review:
Laura Barnard is a sure thing. I have read four of her engaging stories so far and she has provided me with countless hours of lively and saucy amusement. I tend to maintain a smirk and frequently chortle while indulging in her entertaining tales. Adventurous Proposal was a quick, easy, and humorous read with bits of heart squeezing drama and steamy goodness tossed in.
This book is everything. Fast-paced, addictive plot and realistic characters you can’t help but fall for and a chemistry between the leads that is undeniable. A standalone but the next in the series proves to be a winner as well. Fantastic, flirty fun!
Too many “F” words – totally unnecessary for story.
A great read! Lots of LOL moments.loveable characters
Did not finish reading it. Too much graphic sex. A shame.
Loved it – couldn’t stop reading….