All of You: A Small Town Friends to Lovers Romance (Winslow Grove, Book 1) (Unabridged‪)‬

🎧Audio Review🎧
Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Robert hatchet

This continues from the prequel novella Close to You, which I suggest is read first to give some background about these characters.

Oliver and Wren, were friends growing up who have pined for each other but it’s never been the right time. They’ve waited years as obstacles kept getting in their path. Now might be their chance. So, when they do finally try and take that chance, you know there’s going to be resistance coming from somewhere. It makes for great tension. Add to that small town narrow mindedness with judgmental residents, a crazy ex-girlfriend and we have a melting pot of angsty goodness.

This is the first book I’ve listened to with Samantha Brentmoor and Robert Hatchet narrating together. This is a great pairing and Samantha is so good at the vulnerable emotions for Wren. Robert’s performance really captured Oliver’s love for Wren.

A few things didn’t work for me with the plot. I felt there were a few too many “misunderstandings” or a delay in telling the truth just to further the angst. I also thought Wren jumped to conclusions too quickly about rumors she heard without asking Oliver what was going on.

Overall, the I really liked this sweat small town romance with a narration that was stellar.

A great start to a new series from SM West set in a small town with very opinionated residence. Lol

Wren and Oliver have a past and recently reconnect. They are both very caring, thoughtful and a great couple who obvious care about each other…but there are outside sources that are determined to destroy them.

Actually it was kind of sad how the e tire town turned on them based on one persons lies. But that’s small town life…I guess.

I love how they stuck together, were resilient and ultimately got their happy ending.

Samantha Brentmoor and Robert Hatchett have the most amazing voices and delivered an exceptional performance. They gave perfect voice, emotion and personality to the characters.

Thank you Home Cooked Booked for the Advanced Listener Copy.

After listening to Close To You, I knew I needed so much more from Wren & Oliver. All Of You delivered that and so much more.
These two were simply made for each other. I loved how solid their relationship was. It was built on the cornerstones of years of friendship. And while there was mutual pining in nearly the entire friendship, the timing was just never right. And despite the appearances from the outside, the time is finally perfect.
As with many small towns, the entire population is wholly invested. But as Dot, Oliver’s ex, is determined to “not lose what she has”, her hate and disdain spews through her pores & throws a negative impact on many of the townspeople. As Wren & Oliver strive to find ways to overcome the negativity, the rumors keep snowballing & they both end up losing things very important & dear to them. But something’s got to give!
Will Wren & Oliver be able to weather the storm & come out on the other side unscathed?
I will say…the level of anger I felt towards Dot at one point was so strong & realistic. This character is so well written that she nearly had me wanting to yell at my phone 🤣. And the way that Wren & Oliver were always just so level headed & planning ahead…I commend them, they are saints in the presence of evilness.

Audiobook Review:
Samantha Brentmoor & Robert Hatchett both drew me in to these characters & completely engulfed me in the world of Winslow Grove.