There was a like to like- but I also wished to see it from an older perspective-
As I said some really terrific moments though

I’ve never read Robin Bielman, and I really enjoyed Talk British to Me and will be checking out her backlist asap; it is a fun, sexy, original and thoroughly entertaining romance. Mateo has a popular dating advice radio show and uses a false British accent and fake name to conceal his identity. He has a legion of fans, especial women who find his voice and persona swoon-worthy, and it is literally his job to stay single and scope out the dating scene.

He meets Teague when she accidentally dumps wings on his white shirt, and he is instantly intrigued and attracted to her. They have electric chemistry, but she’s not a one-night stand kind of girl and he realizes it. He wants to pursue something with her, but he he doesn’t know what and he cannot be in a relationship. But he can’t stay away from her. Teague knows Mateo is probably a player and a bad bet, but she feels the same magnetic pull towards him. Their paths continue to cross as if fate is playing its hand.

They become involved, and Mateo’s secrets and his job requirement to date other women become a big problem that doesn’t seem solvable, unless he’s willing to find another occupation. Both Mateo and Teague are engaging characters, and the reader will become invested in seeing them get their happy-ever-after. Talk British to Me has funny moments, steamy interludes, and a great love story, and it should not be missed. -Mary Dubé, Harlequin Junkie

Here's what I got from the blurb: A rather overconfident man, dubbed "The Dating Guy" on his popular morning radio show, meets his match in a forever kind of woman.

Here's what I got from reading the book: An unjustifiably overconfident young man of 23, dubbed "The Dating Guy" on his popular 5 minute radio bit, meets a sweet young woman making her way in the world.

Okay. As you might see, I had some problems with this one.

First off, what 23 year old guy knows exactly what attracts (and keeps) a woman? Listening to Mateo's point of view (this book alternates POV from Mateo to Teague), he truly believes he's God's gift to women. "I'm hot. I'm smart. I'm funny. My abs are killer (I'll post another pic of them on Instagram, and I'll even respond to some of the comments because I'm so awesome!). I'm protective, but not too protective. I would do anything for my family, even though my mom comes off as kind of mean. I'm really nice, though. I'm a great friend. I'm basically the unicorn every woman wishes was in her pants. Sorry, but it's true." Some version of this is said in nearly ALL of his chapters. It got old REALLY fast, and I have to say, he didn't live up to the hype. He doesn't work (aside from the radio gig) because he comes from a lot of money. Of course, to make him less douchey, he donates his time to a soccer charity for kids. (I didn't buy that at all; it was just too much perceived perfection.) Of course, he's great with kids, as is shown through his interactions with his 6 year old neighbor. His fatal flaw? Well, his girlfriend in college left him for his friend when he broke his leg (thus ending his career aspirations of becoming a professional soccer star).

Um...seriously? First heartbreak is hard. But this guy made it seem like it was the end of his world forever and ever and, like, everrrrrrrrrr. (I'm trying hard not to roll my eyes. I'm failing.)

Okay. Maybe I'm in a different place in my life...but I think the reality is, I was never in Mateo's place in his life. He's written to be the most perfect guy ever, and his only hang up is that he's contractually obligated to remain single. Uh...really? As an adult, this is utter crap. I can't even suspend belief for this, and the reason why is because the author tried to make him so super-duper perfect that this feels too contrived. "Sorry readers. I know he's too good to be true. And he can't commit to Teague because he's contractually obligated not to, so it's not his fault. So see? He still really is perfect." Ugh. Just no. He had no substance! He's nothing but a great set of abs, topped with killer dimples and an ego the size of California.

In contrast, I did like Teague. She was well-written, and I loved watching her navigate the world outside the safety net of her family. She had some great inner dialogue, and watching her grow her backbone in her corporate world was wonderful and refreshingly real. Her idealistic dreams of becoming a travel blogger were so great; I mean, what adventure-loving kid wouldn't want that kind of a gig? I had two hangups with Teague: the first was that she also was a bit too perfect. Mateo (and her best friend, Harper) raves about her "perfect round tits" and her "perfect ass" ALL. THE. TIME. Yet she never goes to the gym or goes for a run. In fact, she doesn't have time for any of that between two jobs and taking an online class...yet she shoves down all sorts of bad-for-you foods like cupcakes and fries. The second hangup was her job. In her crazy hectic life, she somehow never drops the ball with her overly demanding and bitchy boss who throws out twenty to-do items with terminology Teague can't possibly understand in her first two minutes at her new job. Uh, what? Missed opportunity here to see how Teague would bounce back from a professional failure. Instead, she excels at everything (bringing me back to issue #1 - the ridiculous perfection).

So, I didn't realize this book was New Adult when I started reading it. If Mateo was older and had some real life experience behind him (and maybe a real fatal flaw), I could get behind this novel. Alas, all I saw was the author setting up her bright-eyed readership of new adults to expect perfection in real life while being perfection in real life, because that's the only way they're ever going to be happy, right? Here's the thing. I'm not a fan of the New Adult genre in general. But I've read some good ones where the characters are messy, because real life is messy. And those books take you through the roller coaster of emotions of first jobs, standing on your own two shaky feet, and making the rent on time - all while dealing with intense feelings in a new relationship. This book did not do any of that. What it did do is perpetuate the myth that only the best-looking and most popular kids get it all based solely on good looks and charm. What I'm looking for in my reading is simple: a redeemable flaw in the characters, a feeling that the characters will have their happy ever after, and faith that while the world might be messed up, love will always be a shining star.

Sadly, this book did not deliver on any of those.

reviewed by Nancy

Talk British to Me by Robin Bielman is Book 1 of the Wherever You Go Series.

I had expected good things from this story but it was better than I had even envisioned. A new-to-me author, Ms. Bielman brought it with this rom-com. I found the chemistry between Mateo and Teague to be delightful and when coupled with the original storyline, defined world and engaging characters, you have one fantab read. Now add in all those laugh-out-loud moments and you’ve got a wicked awesome must-read peeps! Definitely adding Ms. Bielman onto my go-to list for reads.

Please note that an ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.

Mateo can talk British or American to me anytime. *fans herself* In fact, I wish he had a talk show in real life because I would so tune in to it! I loved this book! It was the right combination of sweet and sexy and hot and hotter.

This a new author for me, so when I was asked to read it I looked over the brief explanation on what the story was about and decided to give it a try. Mateo and Knox's story was hysterical, well written, great storyline, and had some great sideline characters within the whole story. Although it was a bit long in some parts, I really loved this book. Zoe was adorable, loved the bond Mateo had with his "guys", and the friendship Harper and Teague had was pretty great too. Gabrielle truly was a force to be reconed with, but in the end she was just a mom who loved her family, and OMG when Madison finally came to her senses you were like thank god! Just an all around great book, very well worth the read.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.

I loved this one and had a hard time putting it down.

Honestly, it was just amazing. The chemistry they had and the realness to the relationship was well written and believable. It is just a fun book to read and experience.

The beginning was a bit slow but it does pick up and get way more interesting. The back and forth and tension between these two is so fun to read about, then we find out he is the boss's son and yikes! The real turning point in the story is when she has to go back to Oregon and where their relationship goes from there. Funny, witty and an easy summer read!

Robin Bielman is a new author for me and one I swear I'm going to indulge in again. A complete feel good read. I fell in love with ALL the characters, they were funny, straight up, great people. The storyline is always a favourite with me.......sexy guy, complete commitment phobe, meets cute, adorable girl and basically falls in love. A couple of little twists within the storyline and I was completely addicted from the getgo. Mateo is a straight up, super nice, super sexy, if not overly confident guy, and our lead girl, Teague, is quiet, sexy, intelligent and in the process of becoming independent and finding her backbone, in this cute rom com. A light easy read, with some great chemistry and sexy times. A thoroughly enjoyable book.
I was provided with an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Talk British To Me by author Robin Bielman was a read full of emotion, likeable main characters with some laughter added to the mix. Teague and Mateo were perfectly matched in this story and were a joy to read. A great series starter from Ms Bielman.
Review copy received from Entangled Publishing via Netgalley

This was my first book from Ms. Bielman... and what a way to start. This book is witty, sexy, and a total page-turner! I'm hooked.


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This story is adorable. I absolutely loved it and enjoyed it so much. There were many laugh-out-loud moments. And not to mention swoon-worthy romance scenes. Teague and Matteo are just perfect. I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of romantic comedies, happily-ever-afters, and lighthearted stories.

OMG I just finished reading this yesterday and I LOVED it! And honestly, I am not sure I expected to because I have never read this author before but I saw this book cover and the premise sounded interesting so I requested it. So glad I did. It was just really good. It was serious but lighthearted, sweet but sexy, etc.

Our hero and heroine are Mateo and Teague. Teague actually ends up working for Mateo's mother, who is a wedding planner in Los Angeles. Mateo coaches kid's soccer but he also has a segment at the radio station under called Know the Score and gives dating advice using a different name and a faux accent. Under contract, he has to remain single. That's the short of it but the story does get a little complicated. This didn't really deter me and I didn't think that there was much unnecessary drama, and I state that because while I was actually reading the book, I didn't get annoyed or want to put the book down.

Regardless of any miscommunication or secrets, I really liked both the main characters. Teague was really endearing and had quite a few embarrassing moments, but it made her seem more real and less perfect. Overall, really glad I picked this book up and gave it a chance!

I really liked Robin's books,but admittedly I struggled through this one. Maybe because of the extensive dialogue between Teague and Matteo and the number of times her just dumped her on her ass and his timing couldn't have been worse.

The book starts off great Teague and Harper are best friends who work in a coffeeshop together, they live in the guest house of Harpers Aunt and Uncles mansion, not too shabby and every day at 8 on the dot the whole coffee shop goes quiet as they listen to "the Dating Guy" on the radio. Complete with a british accent his sole job is to date and report on them ( what women like, what men like etc) and he also goes out with his friends to observe other couples also, using that as fodder for his radio show.
Matteo is smart stupid, maybe he can make a living off a radio program but he scores a massive fail in his own private life.

Part of leagues little coffee thing is to deliver up the street to an office which happens to be a wedding planner and a massive b%^&*!!!! Gabriella is demanding, bitchy and flat out controlling and mean ( and she's Matteo's mother) So when these two get together in their round about way she can't find out.

Teague and Harper were great together and had each others backs. Teague is close to her dad, she's the baby of the family, youngest of 4. Her family is close. The only this decent about Matteo's family is his Dad and we only see him for a couple lines. Matteo has a group of guys he played soccer with, they all live together and really seem supportive of each other. Matteo has only had one serious realtionship which trainwrecked when his girlfriend dumped him in his hospital room after he severely injured his leg and would never play soccer again.

Why am I telling you all this? To give you an idea of how convoluted the story gets. I think without all the side entertainment tossed in as a distraction, Matteo and Teague were enough to keep it going.
She was good enough to fuck after a lengthy period of time on her part, but not good enough for him to take out on a date. Matteo gets the big thumbs down. Teague I really liked and Harper too.
When I say I struggled with this it took my three days to excavate my way through this and that's a first.

**arc from NetGalley and Entangled in exchange for a fair review**