Remember that time you accidentally sexted your in-laws?Yeah. I just did that. Except worse. Now my million social media followers are reading and sharing the rude, smartass message I meant to send privately to my little sister…and I’m officially public enemy number one.I’m Beck Ryder. Former boy bander. Underwear model. Fashion mogul. And I just buried my entire leg in my mouth—not just my … in my mouth—not just my foot—modern internet style, and publicly insulted my sister’s neighbor.
Sarah Dempsey.
Also known as the woman of my dreams, who loves geeky TV shows, baseball, and giraffes, who’s just as turned on by food as I am, and who has a huge secret that I didn’t see coming.
Now it’s time to grovel and apologize publicly on social media and hope that those same followers who helped start the raging shitstorm will help calm the waters.
Because Sarah doesn’t want the spotlight. For very good reasons that I can’t tell you right now and trying to convince her to be my fake girlfriend to fix this mess and make me look like less of a jackass is worse than taking a kick to the nuts by Jackie Chan.
And I thought modeling underwear made me feel naked.
Trying to start a relationship in the era of the twitterazzi isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be.
America’s Geekheart is a rockin’ fun romantic comedy featuring a billionaire fashion mogul who got his start modeling underwear, the geeky girl next door with a secret the size of California, and more superstitions and secrets than you can shake a baseball bat at. It stands alone with no cheating or cliffhangers.
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4.5’s.
I had been waiting to get to Beck’s story for a while. He has this sense of fun but also loyalty and he loves his family unconditionally and that’s someone we should all admire and treasure. He’s a complete goofball but an adorable one. He would give the shirt of his back to help the people that mean the most to him. His weird joke tweet for his sister, that went to the wrong person, started a war of hatred on himself and exposed a shy women into the limelight she was avoiding. Sarah wasn’t new to this type of harassment, she grew up with it but was trying to never have to live it again. She wasn’t ready for the shocking outcome of it all, and neither was Beck. To get both their lives back to some normalcy, and help each other with their passions and foundations, they start spending time together which brings about a strong bond for them. I loved how their relationship unfolds unhurriedly like a good slow burn romance and they discover what’s most important about the other. Poor Sarah has had to deal with a lot growing up and it’s Beck that teachers her to own the story, and control it. Great advice for us all. I did feel a little lost, or that I missed a step in the telling of Sarah’s woes, but hang in there, you find out what happened on her prom night at some point. The way Beck adores Sarah and cherishes her is special and something every woman wants to experience, he’s totally swoon worthy. They both are amazing people and the perfect couple. This book was worth the wait, reading in the time line order, and one I’ll have happy memories of. And I know there will be more to come with the books I have lined up from this author. I’m totally enjoying my Grant binge reading feast.
This is a great beach read, or fun read for a lazy day or when you are mentally
exhausted. The characters are delightful. There’s plenty of humor. They have some
serious things to deal with, but nothing so angsty that it leaves the reader feeling down.
What’s not to love about Beck and Sarah! Love the whole Bro Code series.
It was a cute story of Beck and Sarah. I liked how it was twitter gone wrong, and how he struggled to right the ship. I liked Sarah coming to grips with her past and allowing herself to life a full life. I’ve enjoyed the Bro code books so far. They are very entertaining.
Beck just loves life! Like everything about it. He is genuine about everything, what you see is who he is. But sometimes he makes mistakes and he made one BIG one by tweeting the wrong thing to the wrong woman.
Sarah isn’t who she says she is. She’s hiding her past from everyone. She doesn’t want to be found. But she can’t hide now that Beck accidentally brought her into the spotlight by a mistake, tweet.
I just love Beck! He is soo genuine and nice. He sees only the good in everything. He sees Sarah for the beautiful, smart, amazing woman that she doesn’t see in herself. How he fell into insta-love with her, swoon! I love the interaction between these two. How he showed her that she was strong and beautiful through his actions.
Another book that Pippa showed us what an amazing writer she is!
I loved Pippa’s humor! It was crazy and over the top but it had me smiling the entire time! Who doesn’t love a side of humor with their romance?? America’s Geekheart was the second book in Pippa’s Bro Code Series. It fit right in with the laugh out loud craziness, the many sexy men and all the swooning I could handle!
Beck was always getting into trouble but tweeting the wrong person may have been the icing on the cake. Now that he was hated by the masses, how could he save not only his career but Sarah’s too.
Sarah had been laying low, hiding behind her blog but now that she was front and center, how long would it take before her secret was uncovered? Would Beck be able to save them both or would their worlds come crashing down?
Such a treat! I love when books keep me laughing and help me unwind. Sarah and Beck’s relationship blossomed before my eyes; the banter between the two was great! They were one of the cutest nerdy couples!! If only I were as cool as them!
If Pollyanna had a male counterpart if would be former boy bander eye candy and underwear model, Beckett Ryder. Not much gets to Beck but causing trouble for one innocent, under the radar sweet, sassy and sexy bee keeper (among other things) puts him in damage control fast. Sarah has no idea what it means to be drawn into the Beck orbit but she’s about to get a crash course in wooing, Beck style.
I first met Beck in the book one of this series. I have to say, by the end of that book I was seriously crushing on the whole Bro Code crew. And not just the hot guys that I hope get their own books eventually. I love parents and friends and whole quirky town that I found myself in with Wyatt and Ellie’s story but by the end, I was craving Beck’s book. He’s just so precious and seemingly oblivious. But he’s not really oblivious. He just looks for the upside while reconciling that the downside is out there. He doesn’t ignore the bad in the world around him, he tries to fix it.
Sarah didn’t have a chance of not falling for him. He would adorably geek her into loving him like he did me. I really like how she describes him. “This guy loves his family, and food, and life, and he makes everything brighter.” BTW, the whole “loves food” part…he’s like a hobbit but adorable. That’s all I can say.
This was a fun book for because of all the pop culture references. If you love some Buffy and believe that Firefly got the shaft, this is the book for you. It owned me with all the silly rom-com antics and great dialogue.
Beck and Sarah have great chemistry. They get each other and therefore compliment each other. She provides stability while knowing what he deals with on a daily basis. Beck has a lot of stuff but none of it, not the cars the houses or the money, truly matter to him. It’s a means to an end. He gives her strength and a platform to be brave. To rise about the things that sent her into hiding.
I’m not sure how I was so lucky to find this new author to me but I glad I did. She already has a pretty healthy catalog of stories that I can’t wait to really dive into while I wait for the next installment in the Bro Code to come out.
Readers looking for an honestly fun and yet satisfying rom-com need to give this one a read. Go read Ellie and Wyatt’s book, too. There’s a whole lot happening there that segues very nicely into Beck and Sarah’s story.
Ahhhh Beck. I love Beck. Where can I find him in real life. He is the best part of this book.
I just love Beck, he is a freaking sweetheart. This is the second book in the Bro Code series and just like the first it is laugh out loud funny. The zaniness continues. I just love all these characters which doesn’t surprise me because that is pretty much how I feel about any Pippa Grant Books. You see mentions of characters from other series too which is cool. Anyway Sarah is just as awesome as Beck. The two are awesome together. I cannot wait for more from the Bro Code crew!
Every so often, an author creates “the character,” the guy or girl in the book that sticks with you for a long, long time. Ladies and gentlemen, we have that character, Beck Ryder. I wasn’t too sure reading the blurb for this book. A former boyband underwear model? I got a sense of the manchild in Flirting with the Frenemy and could detect a heck of a sense of humor. So when this book started with him getting flipped off by strangers and bombed by yoga bricks, the giggles began.
What a guy! He loves Firefly, his favorite character is Wash (curse you and your sudden but inevitable betrayal), playing with plastic dinosaurs, and a reverence for the Serenity. I believe he’s got hobbit in him. No one eats that many meals a day without being at least being descended from a hobbit. This book is a real love letter to all the geeks out there. Those who keep cardboard cutouts of themselves around for shock value, keep Firefly on repeat from Netflix, have toys on hand for the little kids who drop by and still love playing video games even though they are supposed grown-ups. Beck is loveable, fun, funny, and the kind of guy you want for your best friend.
Sarah is fun too; she’s quieter about it. She OWNS a replica of the Serenity. She’s a science nerd (girl science nerds are the best; my daughter is a Physics major), she has a collection of comic books, and blogs and tweets about her passions. Sarah is cool. Sarah is the kind of girl you want for your cool best friend.
Getting to watch Beck and Sarah fall in love was pure unadulterated fun. I did not want this story to end. The food fights, tasering, giggles, snorts, baseball games, giraffes, and snacks were delectable. Beck’s friends and family make you want to immerse yourself in them and hang out. They are a blast; please tell me we will get stories about the rest of Bro Code?! Pretty please.
So much fun in this book, with Beck and Sarah, and the whirlpool that is their lives. A laugh out loud, romance with the undercurrent of internet trolls and a despicable employee. Loved this one, don’t miss it. A TBR special.
Fantastic read! Highly recommend
Seriously couldn’t put it down. I think Beck and Sarah are two of my favorite characters EVER in a book. This was the most heartwarming, fun, lol book I’ve read in a long time. So well written you just don’t want it to end. Even all of the secondary characters were so well written you just wanted more from them on the page. I can not wait for the next book in this series! So worth the read…
I didn’t think it would be possible but I loved Beck and Sarah’s story even more. I loved Beck’s character, his outlook on life made him so fun. Maybe he was a bit over the top with his optimism but I think he was meant to be that way. And Sarah kept herself hidden for so long he was really what she needed to come back to life. And I loved how all the families came together at the end. It was perfect. I hopeful there will be more in this series because I still have some questions I need answers to.
My first Pippa Grant, it was fun and funny and an easy breezy read. Glad it didn’t resort to the “misunderstanding” cliche that is so common. Looking forward to more Bro Code books.
Oh my goodness! This book had me smiling and a giggle escaped when I have had nothing to laugh at for over a month. Thank you! Beck was so perfect it was hard to believe at first but he was persistent. Even once he was hit by a tazer from the woman he was trying to apologize to, the one he sent the Twitter heard around the world that was meant for his sister and the reason he is in hot water and the most hated man and his business is stalled, he is still a happy man. Sarah has a secret but having Beck show up at her backdoor unexpected and thinking he was an intruder led her to lead with the tazer first. That sealed their fate. These two were so perfect together and add in the parents and pig and all the assorted friends and they didn’t stand a chance. What was just supposed to be a stunt to fix Beck’s reputation and boost Sarah’s charity turns into true love. Did I mention I really, really loved this one? I highly recommend it!!!
Bees, Giraffes, Pigs, underwear and oh so good
Love this series. What happens when you have a very happy go lucky underwear model that is a billionaire but has very little techno skills? You get a tweet that was meant for your sister as a joke going out to the world and one very sweet geeky girl next door to said sister being on the end of the disaster.
Beck Ryder is knock dead gorgeous and so funny and full of life. He loves his friends and besides having trust issues with people outside his close bubble he is a happy guy. Along comes Sarah Dempsy, geeky bee girl trying to save the giraffes and she turns his world upside down. Sarah is the first person that has truly gotten Beck, the real him and he has done the same with her. This mishap has turned out the be the best thing that could happen for both of them.
This is a great series and this book is my favorite. Loved the characters and it is fully of laughs and love and lots of quirky life moments to get through.
Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon, enough said. Perfect narration
I highly recommend this audiobook. Loved it!
This is the second book in the Bro Code Series, a Romantic Comedy. You can read it as a standalone, but I recommend to read/listen this Series in order. I love this Series! Beck is a billionaire fashion mogul, and underwear model. He is handsome, loving and caring. Unfortunately, one post on his social media and it all goes wrong. Sarah is a lovely woman, fun, bright, and beautiful inside and out. They are great together and their story is fun and beautiful. Erin Mallon and Jason Clarke did a great job with the narration. I enjoyed listening to this audiobook.
America’s Geekheart
Bro Code, Book 2
By: Pippa Grant
Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Erin Mallon
We have all been in that position where the message was sent to the wrong person! Beck, a famous underwear model and former member of the band Bro Code meant to send the sarcastic tweet to only his sister. But when it goes public rather than private, life for Beck as he knows it becomes a social media disaster. Sarah, the daughter of a famous acting couple has done whatever it takes to hide from the public. But when she bumps into Beck and tasers him, life as she wants it to be changes. Now in the media spotlight, pretending to be his girlfriend so she can promote her own causes, will she be able to withstand his charms? This is such a fun listen! This second book in the Bro Code series continues to be funny, and hot, and has a great backstory letting us see the importance of life outside the spotlight. Who would think giraffes could be so much fun to watch? I love how this all melds together, the family feel as well as the familiar feel of the story. Love the characters, especially Beck and the way he is just so attentive and loving. Oh, and Sarah’s dad, what a hoot! Keep bringing me more of this boy band!
Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon are such a good team. I love their narrative styles and they compliment each other so well. As Beck, Clarke brings his fun, snarky side out and makes you fall in love with him. His voice is the perfect fit. Sarah needs a little shy, aloofness and Mallon hones in and gives her the perfect sound, changing it up as Sarah relaxes. It’s a funny and loving listen, an incredible romcom!
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So I just finished this book. OMG it is HOT AND HILARIOUS! I loved the intensity of the characters in this series. I was a great read and laugh out loud like seriously DO NOT READ THIS WHILE YOU ARE AT WORK CAUSE THEN YOUR CO-WORKERS THINK YOU ARE CRAZY.. I cannot wait for the next book.
This was such a delightful read populated with such likeable characters that you’ll wish they were your real-life friends and family. Beck and Sarah are so lovable and their story is told with warmth and humor. Parts will make you laugh out loud and parts will make you swoon. Their journey will leave you smiling and with a happy heart. This is the first book written by Pippa Grant that I’ve read and now I’m on the hunt for more!
Move over, Ares Berger! There’s a new hero in town! Beck Ryder, boy band member and underwear model with whom every woman wants to sleep, made a major mistake on Twitter and humiliated poor Sarah Dempsey, heroine of endangered species who just wanted to hide behind her blog and make a difference in the world. What follows is Beck’s public and private attempts to apologize and make things right for Sarah. Sarah has secrets of her own which makes the apology much more difficult. As they spend time together, they find each other’s inner beauty. This is one of Pippa’s best. I laughed, cried and laughed some more. Bravo Pippa and thank you for the joy you bring to us!