Max Monroe never fails to disappoint. You know you’re going to laugh and laugh a lot. I loved the theme of this book. Loved the oops that caused the forced proximity. Workplace romance. A secret crush turned real life. I enjoyed the journey Chase and Brooke were on. Loved how they were in a RV. Loved how Chase was so thoughtful with the little things. Then with big surprises. This book is definitely a slow burn but I listened to this in one day. It was a great book.

This was my first Max Monroe book, and I can honestly say I really enjoyed it! I can’t wait to dive into their backlog more!

I mean how can you not enjoy a book about an author with the most adorable service dog?!?! I really loved the dynamic between Brooke and Chase! It was fun and flirty and these two definitely had chemistry!

Brooke accidentally sends her new editor the wrong book, the one she wrote about him😏 and he loves it. He pushes to get it published instead of the book she was supposed to write and they are forced to edit together on the road. Will it end in disaster or love?

This one is out now and you should really pick it up! I really enjoyed it and it was a great listen for me! I did receive an early copy of the audiobook, however all thoughts and opinions are my own!

Audio/Ebook Review
This is one if the longest books I have read but boy was it a great read!!!! From the moment I picked Accidental Attachment up I was captivated, I laughed, I giggled and fell hard and fast for Brooke and Chase. This book has it all and I highly recommend it to all romance lovers.

CJ Bloom ad Joe Arden did a wonderful job with their narration. They were spot on with the humour and the passion and they really did the characters and their story justice. I really felt like I was in the RV with Brooke and Chase because of their easy to listen to voices.

Brooke never meant to send Chase her manuscript after all it’s a story based on feelings for him but she can’t take it back because he is determined to get the story he loves published. What follows is an entertaining, fun road trip across the US in a RV and this is a trip you will want to join……
The banter is witty, the chemistry is scorching hot but what took this book to another level was the camaraderie this couple shared. It was also wonderful to have some cameo appearances from characters we love especially Thatcher Kelly a man who has my heart. Accidental Attachment is a quirky breath of fresh air that you all need to read.

This was such a nice surprise. I’ll be honest, I was looking forward to this audiobook because of the narrators. I will listen to CJ Bloom @crobsbk and @therealjoearden read the most boring restaurant menu and this was also my first Max Monroe book.

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Brooke Baker is an author who has hit a bit of a rut on her current work in progress. However she has been working on another piece of writing that is purely just for her and her own private and spicy fantasies. 🫣

When her deadline approaches to turn in her work in progress, after a night of drinking solo and wondering what she is doing with her life and her adorable service dog Benji, she accidently sends the wrong manuscript to her editor. 🤓

The private manuscript is based on her and her gorgeous editor Chase having hanky panky moments… and now Chase has it in his hot big hands unaware that she wrote it about them… 🤪

Hilariousness ensues as they embark on revising and editing the steamy manuscript much to the disappointment of Brooke because her private manuscript was never supposed to be seen by anyone let alone by Chase and he thinks its going to be such a hit that he’s pit his job on the line to make it happen.

I really enjoyed this one. It was pure fun and absolutely entertaining. I think this is one of those books that you have to listen to because CJ and Joe did such a great job bringing these characters to life. There were many times that I laughed out loud even at the slightly cheesy spots and I didn’t mind them at all. It was also lovely to see a character that had a service dog due to chronic illness. I loved the scenes with Benji. 🥰

If you are looking for something that is fun, entertaining with great slowburn tension and a little spice, then definitely add this to your Audio TBR.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 stars

Thank you to @authormaxmonroe @rick_283 and @netgalley for the ALC opportunity

Thank you NetGalley, the authors and publisher for the ARC (audiobook version)…in which I am to provide an honest review.

Brooke is an accomplished author who accidentally sends the wrong book to her editor, Chase via email attachment. The emailed story is about her fantasy romance (spicy scenes included) with Chase aka her secret crush. Awkward! The real story starts off super slow and continued that way for about 20+ chapters. So buckle up for the long teasing ride...which was a little difficult at times, but I was determined the authors wouldn't lead us astray...right?!? First half of the book, I was slightly confused how they had feelings for one another...but again, we kept going. When the book was done, all I could think was, "Welp, this was different." I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. Will I read another Max Monroe book? Absolutely...cuz I still believe (cue Mariah Carey).

Pros:
-Chase...the adorable book boyfriend I never knew was needed. Bless his heart for dealing with Brooke's nonsense.....which he found mesmerizing 🤷‍♀️
-Side characters had great interactions throughout the book (well, all except for Caroline...girl bye)
-Dolly Parton references
-Some good spicy scenes
-The Narrators!!!!! Ughhhhh, CJ Bloom and Joe Arden for the WIN! They kept me hurdling towards the book finish line...otherwise, a DNF was bound to happen.

Cons:
-Often felt like the book centered around Brooke's service dog and the need to remind readers of her medical condition. We got it...trust us...we didn't forget.
-Inner monologues were often long winded and repetitive
-Brooke was a LOT...very off-putting and complained way more than I one should
-Lacked a true backstory of Brooke and Chase
-Did I mention Brooke's constant monologues and discussions with her dog
-Hard pass on the epilogue. It didn't provide any extra boost and could've been shortened by about 80%...or just excluded

Accidental Attachment is a long book but so worth the read. I laughed so much that I nearly cried reading this book. Max and Monroe, you have done it again, I was hooked from the first chapter to the last in Brooke Baker and Chase Dawson’s story.

There was absolutely nothing that I didn't love about Brooke and Chase, both separately and especially when they finally got together. This was a funny, laugh out loud, at times emotional read that had me receiving many funny looks from my husband.

CJ Bloom ad Joe Arden did a stellar job with their narration. Not only are their voices easy to listen but the humor and passion was brought to life with their performances. They did the characters and the story justice and I was riveted as I listened.

We’ve all sent an email that as soon as it has been sent, you know you shouldn’t have and that’s what happens to Brooke when she sends Chase her manuscript (which is based on her feelings for him).

The chemistry between the Brooke and Chase is hard to overlook and you can feel the tension as it builds. The banter was witty, and I loved the camaraderie between them as their relationship evolved.

I was thrilled to see some familiar faces make an appearance whilst reading, Thatcher Kelly will always be my first love and it really added an additional layer to my overall enjoyment of Accidental Attachment.

Max Monroe are the queens of romantic comedy and I highly recommend you read this gem of a book.

Accidental Attachment by Max Monroe

Rom-Com | Forced Proximity | Road Trip | Audiobook

•Brooke Baker is a successful writer. She accidentally sends her editor (Chase Dawson) a manuscript inspired by her dreamy crush on him. How will she last two months in his close proximity?
•You can’t deny the tension and chemistry between Brooke and Chase. The traits of characters seemed to repeat over and over which became a little tedious. I felt like the plot dragged. I wished I had more of an insight into the manuscript itself, that could of been fun way to see the connection between the characters. The narration of Chase’s sister, came across too keen and unbelievable at times. If you love witty main characters who tells self-deprecating jokes and have great banter, then this is the novel for you.

Feels: like a super-loved up, slow burn romance.

★★★ 3/5

(Thank you NetGalley for this ARC)

I struggled through 30% of this and all I can say about it is I liked the service dog. I've recently discovered about myself I don't 100% vibe with books with extreme levels of second hand embarrassment and this had over 100 pages of it. Also can we stop reminding people that Thatch and Cassie exist. We get it, they're quirky. Even Joe Arden on audio couldn't rescue this for me. I'm sad because I've loved this author duo's work tonnes before but this was not it.

Received a copy for review.

This book was chaotic and yet somewhat fantastic too. Yes some of it is way over the top. Yes sometimes I needed the heroine to calm her tits and breathe. Yes sometimes the hero needed to really look not just kind of. And he needs to watch Serendipity because what is he doing with his life.
I enjoyed it.

Always love a good Max Monroe indulgence. On point comedic banter and likable, flawed characters with cameos from some old favs added to the charm of this novel.
The first 30% of the book was a bit slow for my taste, so perhaps this book just wasn't my cup of tea. I love, love, love Max Monroe books so anything they put out goes on my TBR.

Thank you NetGalley & Max Monroe LLC for the ALC. The narration was fabulous.

OHMYGOSH! This one was a rollecoaster. It was a slow burn and it unalived me a few times but it was so worth it. Their story was well written. Every moment they spent was a moment closer to getting together, I do see why he was upset when he found out the book was about him. But I’m so glad he was ok with it after because they really did like each other before all that.

I'm on the fence with this one. I really enjoyed the narrators and their performance, but the story fell a little short.
The writing style was fine and it flowed... but nothing ever seemed to give substance to the story. Not a lot seemed to happen throughout. I might be the minority in this opinion though. I will certainly give this author another try!

This duo's first book had me laughing throughout! It's one of the funniest reads I've had in a while, with an interesting storyline that kept me engaged. Brooke is chaotic and her hilarious inner dialogue had me laughing out loud. Chase and his sister had a heartwarming relationship. The banter and sexual tension between Chase and Brooke were a highlight. And let's not forget the superhero, Brooke's service dog Benji! The audio version truly brought the story to life. I loved this feel-good read that kept me laughing until the end. Max Monroe never disappoints!

I really enjoyed this, especially as an audiobook. The two narrators had great emotional inflection and this book is so funny, I loved hearing the great lines out loud. This was a slow burn, and I enjoyed the banter between the two characters as they got to know each other more. I also really enjoyed how big a part of the story the other people in their lives were. I felt like bringing in both their families as part of the story made it even better. I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a slow burn romance with forced proximity and friends to lovers tropes.

This was a fun, campy book. I was enamored with Brooke Baker and her adorable service dog Benji - almost right out the gate. I liked the chemistry between her and Chase, though it failed to really hook me. That is, this felt like the sort of story that I objectively enjoyed and found entertaining, without ever really feeling it. I think this is sometimes a byproduct of romcoms that veer toward the more slapstick. There is a lot of emphasis on the comedy, and maybe not quite as much on the emotional build-up or swooniness.

That said, this was a really enjoyable story. The audio version is well done - the narrators bringing the characters, and the story to life. It was an enjoyable listen, and a feel-good story that left a smile on my face in the end. Definitely worth the read!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Max Monroe LLC for the opportunity to provide this review.

This is one of those books that I wish I could read all over again! I initially didn’t know what to think about Brooke when it seemed that she spent all of her time either talking to herself or her dog, but when her family members and agent were introduced, it made her seem more human and relatable. I enjoyed the switching perspectives between Brooke and Chase. They were intriguing enough to keep me interested and they were both refreshingly hilarious at times! From Brooke being one sneeze away from her period to Chase putting his unit on d*** detention, I quite literally laughed out quite a few times. As a reader, I felt as if I was going on an adventure with them…seeing how things would unfold at the same time the characters did. The book was well-written and I appreciated the relevant text and pop culture references throughout I will miss reading about Brooke and Chase, and would love to read about Sammie and Noah next!

The perfect blend of heartwarming, humor and heat. Monroe continues to push the envelope with delicious, naughty fun. Accidental Attachment continues that endearing tradition with the help of the ever electrifying duo: CJ Bloom and Joe Arden. With a chameleon like accuracy, Chase and Brooke come to life through the voices of masterful storytellers. There is no turning back once you've offered your heart to perfection.

I was instantly not a fan of Brooke as a character. Her inner monologue was meant to be funny but just comes off as annoying and childish. I couldn't get passed it or the long mention of how she couldn't be mad at her dog because he's so cute in his costume. She then goes off to talk all about the other costumes she has for this dog because he's a hero. She also compares her writing deadline to some pretty bad stuff. Also the dedication in this book is just plain weird. I really don't understand why this book is as long as it is but can only assume that it's because of the constant repeat of information. I don't think I'll be picking up a book for this author duo again. I didn't find it to be funny and the other reviews mentioned how the romance does come into play until later in the book. If it's a romance book I don't see why the romance wouldn't have been sooner. I also wasn't a fan of the narrator's voice.

Synopsis:
"A successful writer accidentally sends her new (and super-dreamy) editor the wrong manuscript. Instead of the full-length paranormal novel she promised Longstrand Publishing, she sends the fan fiction she’s written about her crush…on him—including every detail of the hot, steamy “physical activity” she’s fantasized about happening between them.
And Chase Dawson may be the hottest man alive and a super-talented editor to boot, but he’s completely oblivious that he’s the star of the manuscript he just convinced his boss to green-light."

My Thoughts:
A spicy romance book is not something that I typically gravitate towards, but I heard so much hype about this one that I wanted to read it for myself. I'm so glad that I did! This story is told with so much humor that I laughed out loud several times. Told in dual POV's we get inside both Brooke and Chase's heads as they navigate their professional relationship while lusting after one another. I enjoyed both characters but Brooke's awkwardness and wit felt so real. I love when a book pulls humor from everyday things that are too awkward to talk about.
While I don't see myself diving head first into the spicy romance genre in general, @authormaxmonroe definitely has me wanting more books like this with laugh out loud humor.
If you haven't done so recently, this is your sign to read a book outside of your normal genre.

Thank you to @netgalley and @authormaxmonroe for the gifted copy of this book.

Ok. This book was pretty funny. I love the premise of the story. The FMC & MMC were likeable. I think she was a bit too crazy when it came to her dog (IF you love dogs you will likely enjoy this part of the story) I think the MMC was a little too dramatic when we got to "the dark part" of the book. I find it hard to relate sometimes when people get so upset about things I don't think are a huge deal and also when they freak out and refuse to let people explain. Overall a good story. I generally enjoy Max Monroe books and this is no different.