Walk of Shame

I listened to the audiobook version of this novel, narrated by Savannah Peachwood and Robert Hatchet. If I could award more than five stars for their work, I would! Their interpretation of the dialogue between Astrid and Cal was outstanding. I really felt like I was inside the head of whichever character was voicing their thoughts, and when they were trading snarky comments in conversation there was wonderful energy. Of course, a big chunk of the credit for this amazing read also goes to Ms. Flynn. She wrote characters I wish I could meet in real life - Astrid, Cal, and the whole "backup" cast of coaches, friends and relatives. Throughout the story I felt like I was right there, experiencing all the feels, laughing at all the inside jokes, and kept in just enough suspense to wonder how it was all going to work out. The chemistry between Astrid and Cal was incredible - rather more than either of them could believe at times, and it made for really great reading/listening.

Walk of Shame is the second book set within the Downside of Dating series, but reads well as a stand alone. Astrid has some very strict rules about male company ever since she was publicly left at the alter, but she’s finding that she’s willing to break all of her rules for Cal. When the worst case scenario strikes, they need to decide if this is just a shameful fling, or could it be something so much more? Oh my, this book was absolutely fabulous and I completely devoured it. Astrid and Cal captured my attention right from the very beginning, and I adored their chemistry, their connection, and their humor. Astrid had something truly awful and heartbreaking happen to her, but I loved watching her overcome some of those emotions and slowly open back up emotionally to love and hurt. She was all business, until she wasn’t, and I thought it was great to see how many people were on her side, fighting for her, when she was such a giver. Cal was just as anti-relationship as Astrid, but he was dreamy and swoon-worthy once he decided to go all in with her. I loved the effort he put in to knowing who Astrid was and what made her tick, and even through the ending, I thought he was the best man that Astrid needed. I loved them together, loved their steamy chemistry that was so daring and didn’t fool anyone, but I also adored their connection that just didn’t quit. There’s some drama, there’s some growth, and I thought this was a pretty fabulous book from beginning to end!

Walk of Shame is the second book in The Downside of Dating series. This is a neighbors to lovers, office romance. From first meet, Cal and Astrid’s chemistry was palpable and steamy. Both mature adults simply trying to get their life on track. I enjoyed their banter and the supporting characters provided quite a bit of humor. Savannah Peachwood and Robert Hatchet did a really great job bringing these characters to life.

WALK OF SHAME Aᴠᴇʀʏ Fʟʏɴɴ 3/15/24 Thank you @valentine_pr and @entangled_publishing These are my thoughts. This is my first hockey romance and Avery Flynn was the PERFECT way to be introduced to the genre. This is a standalone but is the second in a series. I will definitely be going back now and reading ANGER BANG!! (And after this ending I’ll be impatiently waiting for book three). WALK OF SHAME was sweet, spicy, thoughtful, and funny. I adored our two MCs, Astrid and Cal. I must say I was just a little excited (and slightly confused) when a hockey book opened in New Orleans. (We’re not a hockey town.) But it switched right up to Minnesota so that made a little more sense 😅 Astrid is carrying a lot of hurt and pain and when Cal arrives she doesn’t even care to give him the time of day, but does give him her Cheetos… and that makes all the difference. These two could burn down an igloo they have so much heat! 🥵 🥅RIYL: Touch her and die He falls first Workplace romance Nosy neighbors CLOSE proximity Besties for the resties Doors? What doors?