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jaclynzus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
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.
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.
cslattery's review against another edition
5.0
Hilarious
This book is romantic comedy gold. Buy it. Right now. You will not regret it. I haven’t found a Kayley Loring book that I’ve not loved yet, but this might be my favorite!
This book is romantic comedy gold. Buy it. Right now. You will not regret it. I haven’t found a Kayley Loring book that I’ve not loved yet, but this might be my favorite!
syndi3's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Kayley Loring is a new author for me. I have a mix reviews of her works. So far I like her Brooklyn Boyfriend series. Her other books... just mediocre. Even the joke, the flirty banter can not push my rating to more than 3 stars.
Hello Darling has a mediocre romance story. A Hollywood star has a fling with a local girl. And that it is. There is no more depth or complexity of the story at all. I got bored in the middle of the story. I even skip it a bit. The chemistry is off between Stella and Evan. Even Hugh Grant joke can not help making the story alive.
I listen to the audio book. I appreciate the male narrator has British accent. I do love British accent. Overall I do enjoy this book OK. I do not love it but I do not hate it. Even I do admit I got bored in the middle of the book.
Hello Darling has a mediocre romance story. A Hollywood star has a fling with a local girl. And that it is. There is no more depth or complexity of the story at all. I got bored in the middle of the story. I even skip it a bit. The chemistry is off between Stella and Evan. Even Hugh Grant joke can not help making the story alive.
I listen to the audio book. I appreciate the male narrator has British accent. I do love British accent. Overall I do enjoy this book OK. I do not love it but I do not hate it. Even I do admit I got bored in the middle of the book.
msmathy's review
4.0
4.5 stars! A sweet romance
Gah! I want an Evan Hunter. As usual, books with a guy who falls in love and does everything he can to get his girl are my catnip. I found myself smiling as I read this book and it’s definitely going on my read again list.
Every once in a while, I read books and I roll my eyes at the perceived dilemmas about why people can’t be together. However, Stella’s reasons for not wanting to get involved with Evan makes sense. I never doubted that she loved him, yet I understood why she couldn’t be with him. Luckily, Evan didn’t let that happen.
Gah! I want an Evan Hunter. As usual, books with a guy who falls in love and does everything he can to get his girl are my catnip. I found myself smiling as I read this book and it’s definitely going on my read again list.
Every once in a while, I read books and I roll my eyes at the perceived dilemmas about why people can’t be together. However, Stella’s reasons for not wanting to get involved with Evan makes sense. I never doubted that she loved him, yet I understood why she couldn’t be with him. Luckily, Evan didn’t let that happen.
bookaddictreviews's review
5.0
Evan Hunter is officially on my ever-growing list of Kayley Book Boyfriends. Yes, it’s a thing. How can you not fall instantly in love with a sexy British movie star?! Seriously, this guy will be making you swoon. Plus, Shane East doing the narration on this audiobook? It is PURE MAGIC! You can thank me later.
Stella, well I just love her. I want to be her best friend. She’s a small town girl, she managers her family’s gym. She is just real and relatable as a character. I love that she doesn’t just instantly lose it and start fan girling Evan, too. Mackenzie Cartwright does an amazing job at bringing this character to life.
I love how opposite Evan and Stella are yet they have some INSANE amounts of chemistry. Both Shane and Mackenzie do a great job with bringing the chemistry and the banter of these characters to life.
Kayley’s romcoms are some of my favorites. Though, I don’t recommend listening to the audiobook while you are grocery shopping. Everyone will be giving you some strange looks because you’ll be laughing out loud!
Hello Darling is a MUST LISTEN! If you’re looking for a fun summer listen definitely check this one out!
Stella, well I just love her. I want to be her best friend. She’s a small town girl, she managers her family’s gym. She is just real and relatable as a character. I love that she doesn’t just instantly lose it and start fan girling Evan, too. Mackenzie Cartwright does an amazing job at bringing this character to life.
I love how opposite Evan and Stella are yet they have some INSANE amounts of chemistry. Both Shane and Mackenzie do a great job with bringing the chemistry and the banter of these characters to life.
Kayley’s romcoms are some of my favorites. Though, I don’t recommend listening to the audiobook while you are grocery shopping. Everyone will be giving you some strange looks because you’ll be laughing out loud!
Hello Darling is a MUST LISTEN! If you’re looking for a fun summer listen definitely check this one out!
phoenixinthecity's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute - the no-angst romcoms continue with Kayley Loring, who's turned out to be a great covid-comfort author.
Really enjoyed the bromance that developed between Evan and Stella's brothers. The wonderful BFF that Stella has in Mona, who took up her defence on Twitter as MoaningMona when haters hated: “Oh, here’s a funny thing that Sandra found—there’s a Twitter account that’s been trolling anyone who makes rude comments about your girl. Been very busy, this… MoaningMona. She basically Tweet replies to all critical people to fuck off because this is the best girl you’ve ever been with and you’re clearly smitten.”
Evan on Stella:
“From the moment I started talking to Stella Starkey, though, I felt that pull. That soul-stirring, deep-down recognition that here is a character that I need to know, and that becoming this person—the man who falls for Stella Starkey—would somehow bring me closer to myself. It’s exciting and unsettling. I want to get lost and found in the lush misty wilderness that is her personality.”
One detail I’ve noticed in this binge of Loring’s backlist is that she puts references to books/authors in her books. In this one, it was Tender is the Night because Evan’s pseudonym for check-one, etc is Richard Diver, a character in that book which I’ve never read and in Rebound with Me it was The Outsiders.
Really enjoyed the bromance that developed between Evan and Stella's brothers. The wonderful BFF that Stella has in Mona, who took up her defence on Twitter as MoaningMona when haters hated: “Oh, here’s a funny thing that Sandra found—there’s a Twitter account that’s been trolling anyone who makes rude comments about your girl. Been very busy, this… MoaningMona. She basically Tweet replies to all critical people to fuck off because this is the best girl you’ve ever been with and you’re clearly smitten.”
Evan on Stella:
“From the moment I started talking to Stella Starkey, though, I felt that pull. That soul-stirring, deep-down recognition that here is a character that I need to know, and that becoming this person—the man who falls for Stella Starkey—would somehow bring me closer to myself. It’s exciting and unsettling. I want to get lost and found in the lush misty wilderness that is her personality.”
One detail I’ve noticed in this binge of Loring’s backlist is that she puts references to books/authors in her books. In this one, it was Tender is the Night because Evan’s pseudonym for check-one, etc is Richard Diver, a character in that book which I’ve never read and in Rebound with Me it was The Outsiders.
vvreads's review against another edition
5.0
I keep falling for these books! Loved it, as I have all of her books. Hello Darling is adorable