The new romance, That Time I Kissed My Beachfront Boss by Julie Christianson has a lot going for it. It’s a sweet clean romance with two extremely likable leads. Seriously, I loved Olivia right from the start. She’s almost too nice, if there is such a thing. I mean she is straight out of a Hallmark movie (which I love.) And Hudson is Mr. Nice guy as well. Naturally they go great together. They could have actually added in a bit more conflict early on and it wouldn’t have bothered me. The book also features some fun side characters, like Big Momma, but Olivia and Hudson really do shine. I enjoyed seeing Olivia grow as a character, becoming more sure of herself and figuring out what she wanted out of life. My only real complaint is that the ‘incident’ (which is how I’ll refer to it to avoid spoilers) just feels a bit out of place, seems to come out of nowhere. I understand why Christianson used it, but also believe something else could have used as a pivot point. That being said, it was still an extremely enjoyable story. And the narration, which was delivered by Andy Harrington and Amanda Friday was excellent and made this a thoroughly enjoyable listen and a worthy addition to the series. I’d like to thank Dreamscape Select and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to and review an advanced copy of the audio version of That Time I Kissed My Beachfront Boss.

A lovely, emotionally rich story, full of charm, humour, and heart. The characters are delightful, my favourite parts are the group chats and when Hudson quotes Rochester. The duet narrated by Andy Harrington and Amanda Fridays is excellent.

I had no expectations going in but what a fun summer rom-com. I loved the mix of common tropes, including jokes about those tropes, as well as flipping the script on some more common gender driven roles in this genre. A great dad that supports his son without toxicity. A less than great mom that abandoned her family. I love changing the norms and loved this story line.

Workplace romance and second chance hmm can you go wrong haha. This brought all the feels. I truly enjoyed this story and the family involvement on one side but yet the opposite on the other side. It shows how real life sometimes works. Felt like I could feel the characters emotions and the roller coaster of feelings. Thank you Netgalley for the arc.

This is a low-stakes book that you can read and immediately forget. The comedy didn’t hit for me and the romance felt really forced and lackluster. I had a really hard time with the voice actors as well, so that definitely contributed to my overall experience with the book.

Thank you netgalley and dreamscape media for my #gifted copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own.

This was my first Julie Christianson book and I really enjoyed it! I was a little nervous going into it because it was book 3, but I really didn’t feel like I missed much, if anything by reading this one before the others! (And this comes from someone who likes to read in order).

The secondhand embarrassment I had at the beginning of this book was strong, but I enjoyed how it played out. Olivia and Hudson were so cute together and I loved how they opened up to each other. And can I just say the hotel they were managing sounded like a blast? Can I go there?

This one is out June 4th on audio and is a cute quick read!

A quick beach read. Workplace romance, small town locale, and cute banter. Did love the literary references too. Duet narration, so perfect.

I received an arc from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The narrator was fine. The premise concept was fun, but ended up being pretty weak. I didn’t feel any tension between the two MCs and it was lacking overall.

Unfortunately, I DNF at 43%. 2.5 stars, rounded down.

This is the third book in the series but I have not read any of the others. I was a cute closed door romance. Such a cute story and I loved having both Hudson and Olivia's pov.

If you're seeking a heartwarming, closed-door romantic comedy with a coastal flair, this audiobook delivers on all fronts. Julie Christianson's storytelling shines through the voices of Amanda Friday and Andy Harrington, who bring Olivia and Hudson's journey to life with charm and authenticity.

Narration:
Amanda Friday captures Olivia's spirited and introspective nature, while Andy Harrington conveys Hudson's reserved yet endearing demeanor. Their performances enhance the chemistry between the characters, making their evolving relationship feel genuine and engaging.

Storyline:
The narrative centers on Olivia, who returns to her hometown only to find her dream job taken by Hudson, the man who once rejected her. Circumstances lead them to work together to rejuvenate The Beachfront Inn. Their shared history and the forced proximity set the stage for a delightful exploration of second chances and personal growth.

Highlights:
Tropes: Sworn-off relationships, forced proximity, workplace romance, found family, small-town setting
Tone: Lighthearted with moments of depth, focusing on character development and emotional resonance
Content: Clean romance with no explicit scenes or language, making it suitable for a wide audience

Final Thoughts:
This audiobook is a delightful escape into a world of endearing characters and heartfelt moments. The combination of engaging narration and a well-crafted story makes it a standout in the romantic comedy genre.

Cute story. Their last meeting was mortifying. Years later, their next meeting is also mortifying. Not off to a great start, these two definitely feel attraction to each other. Physical? Yes. But also their souls seem to attract each other as well. Both have to overcome their inner demons, not only to let love in but also to find what they really want in life.

Fun banter, fun relationship, fun family ties. The sibling text messages are hilarious. The story is sweet. And their life changes are encouraging.

A word about the narrators. Both did an excellent job with the dual narration but my favorite part was that they both participated in chapters. If the chapter was from the heroine's point of view, the hero still spoke his own dialogue lines and vice-versa. This was the first dual narration book I've listened to that worked that way and I've wondered with all the other books, why they didn't do it like that. It made the book just that much more pleasant to listen to. Well done.

She is the triplet that never really fits and has not worth. He has never really believe with been loved. Two years ago her sister dared Olivia to kiss Hudson but he wasn't ready to fall for her. Now he is going to be her boss for one month. Can they fight their feelings and fears and have a future together? The audiobook with Amanda Friday and Andy Harrington is amazing. Thanks to NetGalley for the ALC copy. This is my honest review

That Time I Kissed My Beachfront Boss is the third book in the Abieville Love Stories series. I haven’t read the other books and didn’t feel lost at all, so it definitely works as a standalone. I really enjoyed this story and now plan to go back and read the others in the series!
If you’re looking for a fun, summery rom-com, I highly recommend checking this book out.
The book was narrated by Andy Harrington and Amanda Friday, and both did a great job bringing the characters to life.

Publication date- June 04 2025
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ThatTimeIKissedMyBeachfrontBoss by JulieChristianson is book three in the AbievilleLoveStories series, and a 3.5 ⭐️ read.

The Audiobook is Out On the 04th JUNE 2025

Her dream job just got snapped up by the one man who rejected her!!

Olivia is an unemployed twenty-something stuck sleeping on her grandmother’s old futon while Hudson Blaine, the guy who shot her down, gets to manage The Beachfront Inn.

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Such a sweet romantic book to lose yourself in. Following Olivia and Hudson in their journey to find themselves and their trust in love and life again gave me goosebumps!

The voices of Andy Harrington and Amanda Friday really helped to bring these characters to life for me. 

Favourite Quote: I’d definitely make room for you on a floating door if we ever ended up in the Atlantic Ocean together.”

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Audio Book Available
Publisher: Dreamscape
Narrator: AndyHarrington; AmandaFriday
Publication date: 04th June 2025

Oh how I love Julie! Dual POV, awesome narration. I can't stop listening! The way they both embodied the characters in their voice is great.

The whole storyline is so fun, and understanding where both Olivia and Hudson are coming from is refreshing. It's refreshing to see the male being awkward and overthinking. I feel like, even though they knew of each other for so long, working together really made them understand each other.

I've read her previous books, but I felt a bit lost with all of the cousins and family mentioned. It doesn't impact the story too much, but it is making me want to do some rereads!

Thank you to the author, Dreamscape Select & Netgalley for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars.

This book was a quick read — loved that for me. It has all the makings of a cute rom-com: a charming setting, a sweet premise, and Olivia and Hudson who had solid chemistry (even if they weren't exactly oozing complexity).

That said, about 30-40% in, the pacing hit molasses mode and I mentally checked out. I don’t do slow burns well, so if that’s your jam, you’ll probably vibe more than I did.

Trigger warnings: abandonment and parental death — so definitely read the description before diving in.

I haven’t read the first two books in the series, but I didn’t feel lost, so kudos there. Solid structure overall, but that second half could use a double shot of espresso.

Happy reading — preferably with a piña colada in hand.

I LOVED this book, it was a little slow in the beginning and the grandma was alittle cringy but I’m not letting the grandma ruin the book for me! I enjoyed the large family love and dynamic because I come from a family of a lot of siblings and a lot of cousins close in age and that makes us all really close! So I loved that and some people may think that the talk of therapy and the mental struggles that both the MMC and the FMC are going through takes away from the book but I disagree. I think it makes the books more relatable and honest and shows that romance isn’t perfect and it can be hard and awkward. The car accident killed me and I almost cried at work lol I liked the romance in the book it was messy and it wasn’t “high “ chemistry but I don’t look at all romcoms or romance books and want hallmark romance, when I want that I look for certain books but with any other romcom and romance, I want realistic romance and relatable and honest romance. I personally think I got that here and I truly enjoyed the book! I also truly liked the narrators in this book as well! 4/5 stars!! Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for allowing me to listen to this book and review it!

I really liked the whole cast of characters in this book—they were all so much fun. I definitely want to read the other books in the series so I can see more of this cast! I did feel like the ending was just a bit rushed—I would have liked to see a little bit more of the fallout from the big climactic moment, as well as the two MCs getting together on page (not in an open-door way, just in that I wish we'd gotten a little more of the relationship developing).

In terms of the narration, I overall liked the female narrator (though I didn't love the voice she did for the grandmother) and I really liked the male narrator.

This story is well-written and fun to read with great Characters. Both main characters go through growth in relationships and in loving who they are.

This book contains no swears, light alcohol consumption in 2 or 3 scenes, and kissing only. Dual POV.

Both male and female narrators are wonderful and easy to listen to.

Okay! I loved this story! Bringing two poeple back together after a dare! What a ride! I truly enjoyed how they came together to fix a beloved hotel and made the hard decisions together! Truly delightful!

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for this story! All opinions and thoughts are my own!