mateo gallagher is not british. he is the dating guy, l.a. talk radio's hottest dj ever. in order to date and preserve his anonymity he uses a fake british accent on the air. that his job requires him to stay single and available is no hardship. that is, until he meets teague watters. and suddenly he finds that staying unattached can be a challenge when you've met the right girl.

except beyond mateo's employment contract, they have a bigger obstacle in mateo's mom, gabriella, who also happens to be teague's boss. and she does not approve of her assistant socializing with her beloved son. but it's also impossible to stop their paths from crossing given mateo's prominent role in one of the weddings gabriella is planning.

the more teague gets to know mateo, the more she realizes that there is more to him than just a pretty face. and he comes through for her in a big way when her world is rocked by a family crisis. but when he holds back, she believes it's because he doesn't think she's worth the commitment. when actually it's his job and his sudden realization that he wants her in his life full time that has him running scared. is it even possible for him to have it all?

mateo is super dreamy and teague is funny and charming and normal. these two characters are so great, and it's nice to see them work it all out in a believable, rational way. sometimes these new adult romances can go a bit over the top with the melodrama, but that isn't true in talk british to me.

3.75 stars-- TALK BRITISH TO ME is the first installment in Robin Bielman’s contemporary, new adult WHEREVER YOU GO romance series This is radio host twenty three year old Mateo ‘Bennett’ Gallagher, and twenty two year old barista/PA Teague Watters’ story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Teague and Mateo) TALK BRITISH TO ME follow the forbidden relationship between barista/PA Teague Watters, and radio talk show host Mateo Gallagher. Mateo is the ‘Dating Guy’ and does a weekly radio show talking about his dating experiences but a stipulation in his contract states that he must remain single. Enter Teague Watters-the woman who has caught Mateo’s eye-and a woman who is off limits in more ways than one. What ensues is the building relationship between Teague and Mateo, as Teague battles to keep her job as the new PA to one of L.A.’s most prolific and notorious wedding planners; and Mateo struggles to keep his personal and professional life separate.

As part of the job Mateo is expected to serial date-a new flavor of the week every weekend, but our hero never expected to fall in love- a complication that could affect his job and his on air personality. Not only was Teague not one of Mateo’s weekly dates but our heroine never knew the professional side of the man with whom she was falling in love, and in this Mateo’s secret life begins to take its’ toll on our story line heroine. Teague Watters battles between her head and her heart knowing that to get involved with Mateo Gallagher would mean risking her job and reputation.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including
Teague’s extended family, her best friend Harper, Teague’s roommates Elliot and Levi. We are also introduced to several wedding and bridal clients –some of whom are very close to the Gallagher family. There is some definite history between Harper and Levi-history that has yet to be revealed or explored.

The world building focuses on the relationship between Teague and Mateo from friends to friends with benefits, to lovers and so much more; Teague’s struggle with her attraction to a man who has been declared off limits; and Mateo’s battle to keep secret the on-air personality of the Dating Guy. With the introduction of family and friends, there is plenty of opportunity to continue the Wherever You Go series.

TALK BRITISH TO ME is a sweet, sexy, and passionate story about two people with different plans for the future. The premise is entertaining with a little bit of humor, fun, drama and romance. The characters are intelligent, colorful, dynamic and charismatic; the romance is seductive; the $ex scenes are limited without the use of sexually graphic, over the top language and text. TALK BRITISH TO ME is a lighthearted, heartwarming and energetic tale that will captivate your heart with its’ delightful story.

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I have to say when I first saw this book synopsis I rolled my eyes a little. As someone with a British accent I find the American obsession with it, odd at best, off putting at worst. So imagine my surprise when I actually found myself a)loving this book b)loving the use of the British accent 😉.

Instead this book went a lot deeper than I was expecting from the title. It was my first Robin Bielman book and hopefully it won't be my last because I really loved Teague and Mateo. Books like these are proof that showing both the male and female perspective is such good storytelling, especially when we all know one character's POV would literally be "I'm so sad" and it doesn't really move the story forward. Knowing how both characters felt about a specific situation was also helpful and insightful, it was great to see how much time was put into each characters' motivation

I thought the ways in which Mateo and Teague got to know each other were great! When reading so many romance books, sometimes you can get fatigued of certain tropes and this book employed any common tropes so well, it felt brand new! I'm not going to discuss the plot of this book because it all seems too spoilery but I was a fan!

I think this book brings a really important message about self respect and how regardless of whether you're male or female, you deserve to be in a mutually respecting relationship with your significant other.


I LOVED the supporting characters and both laughed out loud and wanted to cry with them at various points in the book. Robin left some really good crumbs for other characters in the book and I was so glad to see that this is the first in the series, I deserve Harper and [redacted]'s story! This was a really fun and flirty book and made the unbearable heat even hotter.

Rating: 4 stars

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As a first time reader of Robin Bielman's books, I didnt know what to expect. I am so happy to say that I absolutely fell in love with Talk British to Me!

Mateo Gallagher happens to be the host of one of the most popular radio shows in LA. The problem is no one knows that. He is required to keep his job a secret so that way he can find out and report back on the single dating scene in LA. The other thing that helps to keep his identity a secret is by speaking in a British accent. Up until he meets Teague he was good with the single life, but she changes everything and now he is not sure if this is still the job for him.

Teague is trying to find her way after only been in LA for a few months she has her job at a coffee house and her best friend Harper. Then she meets Mateo she does all she can to resist his charm and sexiness. Then when she starts to work for his mom - a wedding planner she knows she needs to stay away. Though the more time they spend together as friends the more her feelings deepen even though she knows nothing will come from it until everything changes and you cant change things back.

I really fell in love with Mateo and Teague; they compliment each other so well that you can see the sparks fly off the page. I appreciate how Ms Bielman doesnt rush their romance, she allows her characters to become friends first while the chemistry between the two stays fresh with each new situation they find themselves in. The story is told in dual POV's which I happen to love since that allows us to get to know each character. The dialog is crisp and witty not only between the two main characters but also with the secondary characters we meet throughout the book. There is some great mystery and chemistry between the secondary characters so I am hoping Ms Bielman is gearing up for another story with these characters (Harper and Levi); if she is I cant wait to find out what happens next.

All in all this is a great summer read!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The slow build-up from friendship to something more was sweet and endearing. But, unfortunately, all good things come to an end and maybe his secret is the one thing they won't be able to get through.
Mateo has a secret, one that even his family doesn't know. He is the Dating Guy- he likes going out with whomever he wants, whenever he wants. And he gives a report on his date on his morning radio show. How does no one know who he is, he speaks with a British accent. When he meets Teague, he is drawn to her and he fights his feelings harder than he thought possible. Even though he tells himself to stay away, he can't. She is his magnet.
Teague is happy and is annoyed with he preconceived notion of who and what Mateo is. She friend zones him, but ends up falling for him. As they grow closer and closer she falls harder and harder. When he pushes her away, she is heartbroken but comes to move on with her life.
Will Mateo confess why he pushes her away? Will they admit how they feel about one another? Will he continue with his job and walk away from love? Pick up Talk British to Me and fall in love with Mateo and Teague. ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.

I've enjoyed reading Robin Bielman and couldn't wait for Talk British to Me. A great cover with a blurb that had me wanting to crack the book open and ignore all else.

I loved everything. Matteo and Teague are hard to resist. The dialogue had me laughing out loud. As much as Ms Bielman had me turning the pages, I didn't want to get to the last page. I can't wait to see what happens next in the Wherever You Go series.

I LOVED the Secret Wishes series and the Watters crew so I was beyond excited to read Teague's story!

Mateo is very popular with the ladies, both as himself and his alter-ego Bennett- The Dating Guy. Mateo is loving his job but while out one night, he runs into a woman, literally, and can't take his eyes off of her. Except Teague wants nothing to do with him. It seems like fate is working its magic with these two when Teague starts working for his mother. There's amazing chemistry between Mateo and Teague but she doesn't want to risk her job and he's contractually obligated to be single.

I loved the interactions between Mateo and Teague. The friendship that they built was an amazing foundation for what they developed. This book was a fantastic check in with the Watters family and introduction to a whole new group of characters. I can't wait to get to know this group of friends!

*This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*

This book surprised me a lot and I had a great time reading it. With a first person narration, the author introduces us to Teague and Mateo, the lead characters, and let us know their dreams and fears. Teague works in a coffee shop and she’s follower of a radio show called The Dating Guy. In this show the guy, Bennet, advices about dating and relationships. His British accent is a magnet and every girl in the copy shop just stop wherever she’s doing to listen to him. Mateo was a soccer star in college, but after a lesion he had to change of profession. He helps with some charity causes but, to his parents he hasn’t a steady job. The truth is Mateo has a job, but it’s a secret. Mateo is the man behind the mysterious Bennet, the sexy voice with British accent.
When Mateo first met Teague, he was intrigued. But that intrigue quickly turned in something more. He was in love with this girl, but he had a contract with the radio station and… he have to stay single for as long as the contract lasts. After meeting Mateo, Teague started to work as assistant for a wedding planner, what she doesn’t know is that bossy woman was Mateo’s mom.
Funny moments, lots of sexual tension and humor filled the pages of this book. The characters were adorable. I enjoyed their inner dialogues and their particular brand of humor. I loved Mateo’s friends and Harper (and I hope the author would write about them in the future), their friendship and how easy to like they are. The plot wasn’t complicated and, in some points, seemed to be predictable but the author has a way to surprise you. Then, after all the problems, misunderstandings and self-sabotage, Teague and Mateo found a way to make their relationship work while they’re traveling around the world.
This is a fresh, sweet and romantic story, recommended for fans of British accent, romantic comedies and, of course, HEA.

Thank you to Entangled and Netgalley for a copy of the eARC in exchange for a fair review.

Teague is working in a coffee shop a little worried about money when she stumbles into a job as assistant. She meets Mateo by accident when she literally drops hot wings on him. Mateo has a bit of a secret, he is Bennett, The Dating Guy, and he has a contract with the radio station that says no relationships.

He has never had a problem with that until he meets Teague. He does stay upfront with her and say that he doesn't want a relationship with her, but he can't stop thinking about her. Teague can't stop thinking about him, but when she finds out he is the son of her boss, the reasons they can't do anything keep stacking up.

They spend more and more time together trying to maintain that they are just friends, but things are spiraling out of control. Mateo has to figure out if he loves his job more or if Teague is the one for him.

This was a super cute and fun read! I literally couldn't stop reading it, and I loved that they didn't hop in bed and fall in love and then struggle. Like they didn't hop in bed, struggled not to have a relationship, then sort of had one and then he messed it up. It worked though, I really like them as a couple and as characters in general.

Since this is the beginning of the series I hope to see them again!

Talk British to Me by Robin Bielman has been my first book by this author. I found it to be fun and entertaining, a romance that really thrives on the characters and their connection over lust.

The characters, Teague and Mateo, are what really drive this novel. These two are incredibly likable. Mateo has that easy and lovable charm. Readers, just like Teague, sense that he is a player, a limitless flirt, and yet he still retains that factor that draws women to him. He is open and honest, as much as he can be with his job, which only serves to heighten his attractiveness. Underneath this flirtatious nature hides a man with a heart of gentleman. As the readers get to know him, it is clear that he is raised right, and it is this personal side of him that makes readers swoon for him. Teague is a fantastic heroine. Being the youngest in her family, she has left a life of protection to make her own way in a new place. She is confident yet sweet, and she has a determination to be successful on her own. While she has the attributes needed to succeed in a big city, she still maintains that small town charm that makes her appealing to the reader as well as Mateo.

The plot of Talk British to Me is a very slow burn. There are dalliances between the two, but it takes a good portion of the novel to get to the fruition of their attraction. There is tons of tension between the two as they navigate trying to fight their attraction to each other while maintaining their friendship, but their relationship feels authentic and real. Robin Bielman also introduces readers to a host of secondary characters that are just as wonderful, and she leaves us with just enough between two of them to interest readers for the next book (I'm assuming).

Talk British to Me is another romance filled with a cast of lovable characters and authentic romance. Readers will really enjoy the friends to lovers romance, and they will certainly be intrigued with the the possibility of more to come.

I have never read anything by Robin Bielman but this book sounded interesting so I just had to read it.

I read this pretty quickly because I was just so hooked into this story. I loved Mateo and Teague together because were likeable and very relatable. I loved the chemistry too.

If you are looking for a good , laugh out loud and cute book I do recommend Talk British To Me by Robin Bielman.

I give this 5 out of 5.

Alright, ya wankers! (I've been dying to say that.) Talk British to Me had me from the title. That was before I saw the cover... I am proud to say that I am the equivalent of an accent ho. Meaning your accent turns me on, I could listen to you spout utter bull at me for hours if you have an accent. So a book where the guys speaks with a British accent- yeah, I had to!

What a fun book it was! It's definitely more on the sweet side than steamy. But most of the book is built on chemistry and tension. Plus everyone knows the more powerful the build up the better the explosion!

What you don't know is that book is actually a lot of fun. It's an easy read with no gut shredding, and of the world experiences. It has some feels but nothing that will make you need to do a makeup check because you were hiding in the bathroom at work to finish it. Just don't drop it (lame toilet joke).

So that was a:
yes- read it
no- dropping your copy in the toilet
yes- it's fun
no- if you work for BBG, you cannot show her this
yes- I hope to find out the interesting little relationship drama we got a glimpse of before it ended!

reviewed for Naughty Book Blog

“He’s a major heartbreak waiting to happen. And unfortunately I don’t know any other way to be than to lead with my heart.”

When Teague literally bumps into Mateo, she finds him hot but his God’s-gift-to-women air puts her off. She tries to downplay her attraction to him but it’s difficult when fate steps in and puts him right in her path.

“I’ve never been platonic with a girl whose pants I want inside of almost more than my next breath.”

Mateo can’t get enough of Teague, even though his circumstances dictate that he needs to stay away from her. He knows that she’s not a one-night-stand girl but it doesn’t stop him lusting after her.

“If I were into a one-time thing, or Mateo were into a long-term thing, we could make this work. But the truth is we want different things.”

As their friendship flourishes and they get to know each other, both find it difficult to keep the other in the friend zone, even though they want different things. Mutual desire and genuine affection get in the way.

“I’m completely taken with this girl. Her kiss. Her body. Her humor, intelligence, and genuine sweetness. She’s the kind of air I want to breathe in every single day.”

The more time Mateo spends with Teague, the more he realises that she is the one for him. Unfortunately, his career is a massive hindrance to his love life.

“Here’s the thing. She’s my one-and-only type. She’s my perfect f*cking type.”

I ADORED this book!! I loved Mateo and Teague together. They were fun, adorable, and freakin’ sexy together! They were friends with a tonne of chemistry. Their relationship was a slow, sizzling burn, as Teague tries to keep Mateo at arm’s length because they obviously want different things. Teague tries to keep him in the friend zone but his care of her and obvious desire for her makes it really difficult.

I loved Mateo’s POV and how adorable and attractive he found Teague. He was so obviously falling in love with her and questioning everything about his life. I loved how territorial and possessive Mateo was of her.

GAH! This book was a sexy, sweet, humorous romance! It gave me butterflies and couldn't put it down! Thoroughly recommend!

Tune in every morning and listen to The Dating Guy, the top L.A radio show host with his perfect British accent. That is what Teague and her friends do every morning when they are busy working in the coffee shop. During her work day, she heads over to the Wedding Event Planners next door and delivers the boss her coffee. During this occasion, she learns that the boss has fired her assistant and needs a new one. One thing leads to another and Teague ends up with two jobs - the coffee shop with her best friend Hope and the wedding planners. This part of the story felt very much like The Devil Wears Prada with Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. During one of her nights out with Hope, she meets in an awkward position Mateo. For Mateo he fancies Teague, and she might be the one to change his playboy ways. Mateo kicks himself for not getting her number, but he will find his chances as turns out he will be seeing her more often than he realizes. As the relationship starts to form, will Mateo be able to keep up his double life as he has a secret that keeps him from being able to be in a committed relationship? Personally, though I found Talk British to Me a little disappointing as I had hoped that there would have been more of a UK/British feel and that we would have gone more into the real identity of Bennett - the Dating Guy. Overall, however, if you want a good romance read that's a mix between The Wedding Planner and Devil Wears Prada then check out contemporary romance novel Talk British to Me by Robin Bielman.

*3.5 Stars Rounded Up

Every morning, the coffee shop that Teague, our heroine, works at goes silent as everyone is glues to the radio and Bennett's radio show about being a single guy dating around. She wants to be a travel journalist, though moving to LA is the furthest she has been from home. She bumps into a gorgeous guy - literally - not just once, but twice, after accidentally getting a second job as an assistant to a high profile wedding planner.

This starts off with instant attraction between Teague and Mateo (the actual identity of Bennett), but they fight that attraction for a significant portion of the book. Mateo helps show Teague around LA and their relationship slowly builds to more. I'm not sure why, but I had a harder time connecting with Mateo, and he felt a bit too arrogant to me a lot of the time. I think that he may have been less sentimental than I would have liked, and that made these two feel more like friends who lusted after one another than two people falling in love.

I typically love "alter egos" in stories, so was really looking forward to the "Bennett" aspect. It didn't come up much, except that Mateo had a secret he couldn't share and we got a synopsis of how he felt about Teague via the show every once in awhile. I really wanted some sort of interaction between "Bennett" and Teague!

This was definitely a fun read, with some excellent sexual tension! The wedding planning parts were a fun way of showing Teague's development, and the "LA tourist" bits were a delight!

I really had fun reading this story. It was very interesting and the plot was captivating. This is a light-hearted, fun and sexy romance that kept me entertained with all the interesting characters interwoven throughout the story. The main characters Mateo and Teague were a great pair. They had fantastic chemistry with witty and flirtatious banter. This is a story that is set on the radio, with L.A.‘s top morning show and its not a inta-love story but more of a slow burner romance which definitely throws off a lot of heat and heart. Talk British to Me is the start to the Wherever You Go series. I loved book 1 and I would be interested to see what the next book will hold. I adored Mateo and his sexy accent , I loved Teague and her sweet ways. If you love contemporary romance , especially NA romance, then you will love this story. I do not want to give too much of the story away, this is a book you need to experience!!
My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

5 Talk British to me Stars!!! What a fun sexy read by the fabulous Robin Bielman. I loved this fantastic story between Mateo and Teague, it kept me flipping pages. It is nice to read a lighthearted book when you have had a tough week. I highly recommend this book to escape reality for a couple hours. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.