Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Tailia Hibbert – Audio
Book Blurb:
Danika Brown knows what she wants: professional success, academic renown, and an occasional roll in the hay to relieve all that career-driven tension. But romance? Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. Romantic partners, whatever their gender, are a distraction at best and a drain at worst. So Dani asks the universe for the perfect friend-with-benefits—someone who knows the score and knows their way around the bedroom. When brooding security guard Zafir Ansari rescues Dani from a workplace fire drill gone wrong, it’s an obvious sign: PhD student Dani and ex-rugby player Zaf are destined to sleep together. But before she can explain that fact, a video of the heroic rescue goes viral. Now half the internet is shipping #DrRugbae—and Zaf is begging Dani to play along. Turns out, his sports charity for kids could really use the publicity. Lying to help children? Who on earth would refuse? Dani’s plan is simple: fake a relationship in public, seduce Zaf behind the scenes. The trouble is, grumpy Zaf’s secretly a hopeless romantic—and he’s determined to corrupt Dani’s stone-cold realism. Before long, he’s tackling her fears into the dirt. But the former sports star has issues of his own, and the walls around his heart are as thick as his… um, thighs.
My Review: 3.5 stars
Take a Hint, Dani Brown was on lists aplenty for what to read this summer. From favorite bloggers to Oprah, this book about Danika Brown attracted many readers and hit many rosters. When it became available on audio, I went with it, because you know, I didn’t want to face having book FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).
We learn about Danika’s bi-sexuality, work with magic, incredible smarts and commitment avoidance from the start of the book. I knew right away she was going to be a character that found the right guy but couldn’t see it because of her relationship phobia. These types of books always charm me this one gave me a sense of Helen Hoang’s The Kiss Quotient as the book progressed.
I’m starting this paragraph with a personal statement: I am not a prude. I can tell the bawdiest jokes, curse like a sailor, laugh at Borat type movies, etc. Honestly, not much phases me in terms in crudeness or sex. With that lengthy statement said, this book surprised me at the sheer amount of blatant graphic details provided. It didn’t bother me; however, I was not sure it was necessary to the plot.
Besides that small gripe, it was a cute rom-com with the best kind of ending. For those looking for a steamy and quick read, add this to your TBR.
Quotes I liked:
If something keeps you human when pressure makes you feel like a volcano, hold onto that thing by whatever means necessary.”
“The world wasn’t split into unhappy endings and happily ever afters. There were blessings everywhere and a thousand shades of joy all around him.”
“The thing about mental health was, you couldn’t take a course of antibiotics and be magically healed. Some people’s brains just thought too much or felt too much or hurt too much, and you had to stay on top of that.”
“Anything you want to do, you can. Hurdles were made to be jumped. Glass ceilings were made to be smashed. But all that can be exhausting, so make sure you care for yourself too. There’s great value in the things that bring you joy.”
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