Millions of women all over the world would drop their knickers for British movie star Evan Hunter. Now he’s falling for the one American woman who won’t…Yet.Everyone on Main Street has been talking about Evan Hunter, the British movie star who’ll be filming on location in our small Pacific Northwest town for a couple of months, and all I have to say about that is: “Who?” When he shows up two …
When he shows up two weeks early to escape the London paparazzi after breaking up with some starlet, all I want to know is: “So?”
When he walks into the gym that I manage for my dad and brothers, to start training for the action scenes in his movie, I’ll admit I do say to myself: “Hmmm…”
But he’s not my type. I’ll take a fireman or a lumberjack over a pretty actor any day—I don’t care how blue his eyes are, how chiseled his features or how crackling our chemistry has been from the first “hello.”
Okay, so it turns out Mr. Charming and Sophisticated isn’t quite the polite English gentleman when we’re alone together in private. He may, in fact, be a filthy-mouthed sex god. He may, impossibly, have his sights set on me.
Obviously, there’s only one way for me to prove to him that I’m immune to this British actor nonsense. I’m going to prove it to him so hard.
But I have rules for flings with out-of-towners and I will continue to enforce them, even with ridiculously beautiful international film stars. Even though he gets along so well with my family. Even though we somehow seem to understand each other in ways that no one else ever could. Even if he makes me wonder what it’s like out there in the world outside of this coastal paradise I’ve always called home.
I’m staying right where I am, no matter where he claims to want to take me with him when he leaves.
Every time he says “Hello Darling,” all I hear is: “goodbye heart.”
***This is a 70,000 word novel.
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This book is pure perfection, one of my go to feel-good repeat listen/read when I need a pick-me-up. It has everything of Ms. Loring’s heartwarming and whimsical signature writing, superbly performed by two of my all time favourite duo Mackenzie Cartwright and Shane East. I not only find the main characters captivating but the rest of the side characters too, all brought to life by #Shakenzie. I’m very impressed by the amazing talent by these two narrators, especially when they both performed Mrs. Flauvich, all I could do was chuckle. Furthermore, Mackenzie’s male voice is one of my most favourites, apart from making me swoon to Evan’s british voice, she made me laughed out loud with The Kwas comical text messages, giggled to Billy’s energetic character and had me teary-eyed when Stella had a meaningful conversation with her father. And what can I say, but thank you very much Ms. Loring for writing all these delightful words in Evan’s point of view for Shane to perform especially chapter 13, 15, 18 and 23. This fangirl is truly grateful.
This book captured my heart from beginning to end…..from Kayley Loring’s dedication (love those amazing British blokes, especially Hugh) to the acknowledgments (#yestoballs). And in between, I fell in love with Evan, Stella, the Starkey family and the town of Port Gladstone. Head Hugh was pretty entertaining, too! This sweet and sexy story gives us faith that love really does conquer all.
The narration by Mackenzie Cartwright and Shane East was wonderful, too! Mackenzie is perfect as the small town girl that everyone loves and Shane is amazing as the charming British movie star who turns that small town upside down.
5 stars!! Kayley Loring is such an amazing author.
She gives us plenty of clever and witty dialogue, it’s a realistic, easy to relate to and you can connect with the characters. I adored both lead characters, Evan Hunter, British movie star extraordinaire and Stella Starkey, manager of family owned gym, yoga instructor.
She also included a great support cast alongside them. Evan is set to film on location in Port Gladstone, his stay will be a long one and so decides to join the local gym, after finding it online. Stella’s caught his attention right from the start and after meeting her in person he wanted to know her even more. Stella’s doesn’t see what others seen in him at first but ends up finding herself drawn to him, she even convinces herself to have a bit of a fling with him whilst he’s in town. The chemistry between them is off the charts. Being famous never went to Evan’s head, remaining grounded but this has never stopped him knowing what he wants in life and currently that’s to have Stella and he won’t take that she isn’t interested as an answer.
Shane East and Mackenzie Cartwright give their voices to this story and they are just amazing and really brought this story to life.
This was my first read/listen by Kayley Loring but it certainly won’t be my last. I was thoroughly entertained by this light hearted but touching Rom Com.
I loved the fun, witty, sexy dialog in this. Oh and don’t get me started on Evan’s conversation with Hugh Grant in his head – HILARIOUS
If you listen by Audiobook (English version) the narration was stellar by Shane East and Mackenzie Cartwright, two of my favs Their performances of Evan and Stella is beautifully magic
Stella Starkey from a small town in the northwest, manages a gym for her family. In walks inter-
national star Evan Hunter, to get a membership at the gym because of a film he will be starring in
for the next 3 months. Evan is immediately taken with Stella. Together they find a way to begin
a secret relationship which is sexy and hot. The premise is worldly star falls for unworldly girl.
I love the banter and innuendo between them. A sweet and fun read.
Audio review
I absolutely loved every well uttered word of this funny, warm story. It was beautifully performed by both Mackenzie Cartwright and Shane East. All the characters are sympathetic and endearing, but, without a doubt, Stella and Evan steel the show, though Billy makes a very creditable claim! As for Hugh! He’s always welcome. Treat yourself! This audio will never disappoint, but will leave you with a whole stack of smiles and warm hugs
This is the kind of story that you may sorta like at first, then it grows on you and finally you’re hit with a huge payoff at the end. It’s not predictable. Things that I thought would happen didn’t pan out, and other things that normally go one way didn’t go that way at all. There was a little bit of angst that had me on the edge of my seat wondering if what was planned was actually going to happen, but Kayley never drags out the angst, it’s just enough.
Stella, our heroine, has a lot of baggage—guilt and unsaid goodbyes and self-imposed obligations. Evan, a famous British actor, comes to town on location and the entire first half of the story is loaded with snarky banter and sexual innuendo between these two until they finally get together. It’s supposed to be just a fling, but they have lessons that they teach each other.
The really interesting part of the story comes when they realize this is more than a fling. Then it becomes a story about communication and compromise. Evan and Stella have different experiences and points of view about family and relationships, and Stella’s inability to make the leap into an unconventional relationship with a celebrity is where the conflict comes in. The bottom line is—What is each of them willing to do for love?
This story gets really complicated really quick and it’s hard for me to boil it down in a couple of paragraphs. But what I really want you to know is that you could read this story on two different levels depending on what you want. You could choose it as an entertaining romance, or you could choose it as an interesting relationship story with layers and layers of complex issues to explore. Either way I think you’ll enjoy it.
Small town American girl meets the famous British movie star and gives him lots of sass that he is definitely not used to. This book has that Nottinghill/Love Actually flavor and I just loved it. Evan is 100% swoon-worthy. I love how he falls for Stella so quickly, but questions himself since the feelings are new and different from everything he has ever felt before. I love Stella’s sass and that she immediately recognizes the front that Evan puts on for people. I love that she insists on him being his true self, and I loved him that way. Stella’s family is a real joy and I loved their banter and the family dynamics at play. I really loved their chemistry in the bedroom and their sweet HEA. This is written in first person from a dual POV.
I loved the audible version. It was fantastic. The narrators were wonderful. It was both a sweet and sexy story. I recommend this book and this author.
Fabulous Story & Narration An Enjoyable Delight!
Hello Darling
By: Kayley Loring
Narrated by: Shane East, Mackenzie Cartwright
This book is such a wonderful delight, it is enjoyable and entertaining, most of all it is the type of book you can not put down or stop listening too. And there is Shane East saying “Hello Darling”—> oh yes, Swoon-Worthy with a capital “S”. Kayley Loring is a gifted author and that gift shines more that ever in this book with the clever and witty dialogue and the fabulous storylines. The characters are realistic, easy to relate and connect with. I adored both lead characters, Evan Hunter, British movie star extraordinaire and Stella Starkey, manager of family owned gym, yoga instructor and lover of small town living. There were great secondary and support cast of characters too. Evan is set to film on location in Port Gladstone, he will be staying awhile so he joined the local gym, which he found while researching online. Stella’s raw beauty caught his attention right from the start and after meeting her in person he wanted to know her even more. Evan is not Stella’s type but she finds herself drawn to him, she even convinces herself to have a fling with him for the time he was staying in town. I thought those two were great together, the chemistry between them is off the charts. But has some issues, can she get past them to find the happiness she deserves. Evan is a complete sweetheart, fame did not get to his head, he remained grounded with a good head on his shoulders and best of all he knows what he wants. but how much pushing away can he take? I loved how everything plays out in this book, the story is beautifully plotted and has a natural flow to it. There is never a dull moment with plenty drama, very low angst, great humor, lots of heartfelt and emotional moments and some hot romance. This romcom is a great pick me up and will put a smile on anyone’s face and keep it there for the entire book. Kayley Loring, thank you for this wonderful story.
I listened to the Audible edition, Shane East and Mackenzie Cartwright were perfectly casted to bring this story and it’s characters to life. They did a great job portraying the characters, humanizing them, giving each their own voice and personality. You could hear how much heart they put into their work as they project their characters emotions into their performance. They both handled the witty dialogue with ease, landing the humor with out missing a beat. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another awesome listen.
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So much sweetness. Love Evan he is the quintessential book boyfriend. He is sweet and gentlemanly but naughty and hot when called for. I really liked Stella. She is sassy and a little bit badassy, but I found her stubbornness a bit annoying when it comes to thinking Evan is better off without her. They are perfect for each other and balance one another. Love his relationship with her brothers.
Audio Review
Hello Darling, 5 stars you bet your knickers. Once again this author has written a fantastically fun rom-com that is full of emotions and great characters and oh yeah, a British actor. Evan and Stella are from not only different parts of the world but their lives couldn’t be more different. He is a world class movie star and she is a yoga instructor/gym owner and manager. He travels the world and she remains in her small hometown with her family. When Evan comes to Port Gladstone Stella’s world is about to get a whole lot bigger.
This book is fun and interesting and great characters with enough going on to keep your interest. I laughed out loud and teared up because there is great fun but also deep emotions with these characters and I loved how they found each other.
Shane East and Mackenzie Cartwright are absolutely perfect for this book. Oh to listen to Shane with his delicious accent and Mackenzie with her sassy smart mouth was the perfect Evan and Stella. Great listen from beginning to end.
This is a definite listen that is worth the credit. 5 stars for me, I loved everything about it.
I absolutely loved this hilarious, sweet and steamy romance! Loring has once again written a story that guarantees that I will fall in love with her characters and her signature laugh-out-loud comedic style she has sprinkled throughout this book! This is an absolutely delightful story about a small town girl and her unlikely romance with a sexy British movie star. When Evan Hunter comes to Stella Starky’s charming little town to shoot some movie scenes, she couldn’t care less. He joins her gym and her conditions are that he is himself, not his public persona. That is her undoing, he not only charms her family but he also charms her and she can’t help but fall for the sweet, dirty talking Brit. Evan likes that Stella is real and honest with him, and prefers who he really is. They soon give in to their fiery attraction, agreeing to have a short term, no strings affair. They are opposites in every way but their chemistry is explosive! But rules are meant to be broken when their hearts get involved. When Evan needs to travel for work, will he be able to convince Stella to leave her beloved small town and travel the world with him? There is so much to love about this story, from the quick wit and banter, to the lovable quirky characters, to the sizzling passion, and every hilarious, heartwarming moment in between. Oh and how great is the name Stella Starky?! It flowed so well off Evan’s lips, along with ‘Hello Darling’, I absolutely loved it!
Shane East, and Mackenzie Cartwright were so perfectly cast to narrate this hilarious and heartwarming romance. They nailed the chemistry between Evan and Stella, and their ability to deliver Loring’s witty dialogue along with imparting the genuine emotion of all characters was exquisite. Both narrators have a wonderful range of voices and expressions that I love to get lost in and make this story pure pleasure!
Hello Darling
By: Kayley Loring
Narrated by: Shane East, Mackenzie Cartwright
In the mood for a good love story? How about a book about a famous British actor? If you love swoony, romantic leads, you are going to love Evan Hunter. A famous public figure, he is enamored with Stella. She is a hard working woman with a cat she adores, and after a few encounters is taken in by the charms of Evan. Keeping things light is the name of the game, quiet, out of the public eye and casual, this couple is enjoying each other. But can they continue on that way? Will they be seen by the paparazzi? Will feelings get in the way? And a bicoastal relationship is impossible, right? Kayley Loring keeps me so engaged when I am listening to her stories. Her characters become good friends of mine, and Evan and Stella were the best! Great banter, incredible chemistry and a little bit of angst make this couple one of my favorites. Evan is wonderful. Romantic, good reputation, monogamous and very up front, he is the man we all drool over on screen. Stella is all of us. Loves being with him, but will find every excuse not to invest that last bit of her heart. Loring melds these two together, with laughter, passion and love. It’s a fantastic story, one you do not want to miss.
Loring chose her narrators so perfectly, it was like she wrote the characters with these voices in mind. Shane East is Evan Hunter. His voice is smooth, and romantic, an incredible fit for his personality and had me falling in the first chapter. Stella needed a little coaxing, and her hesitation, and affection comes through with Mackenzie Cartwright’s voice. These two give an incredible performance and kept me completely entertained.
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