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    Brown-Eyed Girl
    Brown-Eyed Girl
    Brown-Eyed Girl
    Audiobook9 hours

    Brown-Eyed Girl

    Written by Lisa Kleypas

    Narrated by Brittany Pressley

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    About this audiobook

    She’s a single woman in the Lone Star state.

    Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn’t believe in true love?at least not for herself. When she meets wealthy bachelor Joe Travis and mistakes him for a wedding photographer, she has no intention of letting him sweep her off her feet. But Joe is a man who goes after what he wants?and, at the end of the day, Avery can’t resist his charms.

    He’s a tried-and-true Southerner who won’t go down without a fight…

    A man like Joe can only mean trouble for a woman like Avery, and she can’t afford distractions?especially now that she’s been hired to plan a career-making wedding event. But when Joe makes it clear that he’s not going to give up that easily, Avery must confront the insecurities and beliefs that stem from a past she would do anything to forget. What is she willing to risk for a chance at “happily ever after?”

    “Swoonworthy and romantic. Brown-Eyed Girl is simply delightful and not to be missed.” —RT Book Reviews
    “Kleypas is a class by herself, and the conclusion to her Travis Brothers quartet deserves an A+.” —Booklist (starred review)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateAug 11, 2015
    ISBN9781441847560
    Brown-Eyed Girl
    Author

    Lisa Kleypas

    New York Times Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. Her historical romance and contemporary women’s fiction novels are published in forty different languages, and are bestsellers all over the world. Currently she lives in Southern California with her husband Gregory.

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    • 5/5
      Really enjoyed the Travis series. Excellent narration for audio. Hope Kleypas writes more contemporary series novels. I enjoyed the character development and stronger heroine character development. These heroines are not childish as I have found some of Kleypas' heroines in her historic fiction series.

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    • 5/5
      Love this series! I really enjoyed Joe Travis’ story…the last in the series. Brittany Presley’s narration is fabulous!!

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    • 3/5
      i usually love her books. this one was ok. the travis books have been fun in general but this one lacked the tension and build up.

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    • 5/5
      This has quite a few surprises in it. Very nice reading.
    • 5/5
      A cute lighthearted romance with a satisfying happy ending. A few twists to keep the pages turning!
    • 4/5
      Brown-Eyed Girl
      4 Stars

      Wedding planner, Avery Crosslin, has sworn off men and has no intention of giving in to the sexy and charming Joe Travis. But Joe refuses to be daunted and is more than willing to invest the time and effort required to get past Avery's defenses and prove to her that they belong together.

      Avery is a lovely heroine although her insecurities may be off-putting to some, and Joe is fantastic hero in pursuit.

      That said, Joe's unwillingness to compromise with regard to a long-distance relationship does undermine the romance to a certain extent, and it would have been better if readers where given a glimpse into his thoughts and motivations. Unfortunately, this is one of the disadvantages of 1st person perspective.

      The wedding planning elements of the story were very entertaining, and it was a toss up as to who was more deserving of a slap - the duplicitous bride or her conniving mother. Similarly, the love/hate relationship between Sophia, Avery's sister, and Steven, the sisters' indispensable employee was particularly engaging.

      Overall, Brown-Eyed Girl is a satisfying conclusion to the series, but book #3 will always be my favorite.
    • 5/5
      Fun, sassy read about learning to love again.
    • 3/5
      I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

      Avery is a wedding coordinator whose business she runs with her sister is up and coming. At one of her more affluent weddings she gets the attention of a mother, whose family is basically Texas royalty, who wants her to organize her daughter's wedding; it would be a huge boost for her business. Avery also meets Joe Travis, another member of a Texas royalty family, who just plain wants her. However, after being left at the altar a couple years ago, Avery is gun shy of getting involved again. So with her professional life on the rise and Joe and her friends trying to get her to allow her personal life to flourish too, Avery is being pushed and pulled in many directions.
       
      Brown-eyed Girl is the long awaited fourth book in the Travis family series by Lisa Kleypas. Readers of the series have been chomping at the bit to read about little brother Joe getting his happily ever after. The character of Joe did not disappoint, he oozes so much charm you'd gladly sacrifice your last breathe to drown in it. The story is all from Avery's view point, so I did find myself missing Joe's internal thoughts and feelings; especially, the thinking behind wanting Avery so much. Avery allows the chip on her shoulder from being left at the altar to create a wall between her and Joe. She is at turns dismissive, cold, and hardheaded with not giving Joe a chance. Joe actively pursues her with calling, texting, and approaching her whenever he sees her. He never crosses the line into stalking but I very frequently found myself wondering just what in the world immediately drew him to her and why he kept trying. This is the land of romance, so I'm sure her inner beauty and all was the draw but seriously, Avery gave him no incentive to keep trying.
       
      If Avery's reluctance had lasted for only the beginning of the book, I could have rolled with it but it lasts for over half. A relationship where one person is dragged along kicking and screaming, which basically describes Joe and Avery's, is just not that fun to read about. Quite frankly, I was more interested in Avery's sister Sofia and their employee Steven's relationship. They had the push/pull, feisty banter, and chemistry that made their romance interesting, investing, and believable. I felt their connection much more than Avery and Joe.
       
      There were a couple storyline's swirling around, Joe trying to get Avery to give him a chance, Avery organizing the biggest wedding of her career (the groom is Joe's cousin Ryan and I hope we get his story next), Avery getting the chance to host a TV show in New York, and Sofia and Steven's drama. As you can see, Avery had a lot piled on her professional plate and it tended to steal the spotlight from her and Joe as they didn't get to spend as much time together as I typically like my couples to. It's Kleypas writing, so of course, it is overall good but while the meat of the story felt like it was there, I felt like the heart wasn't.
       
      If you liked the previous books and characters of the series, you'll delight in knowing they make frequent appearances in this. We get updates on their lives; including the good and the bad, which I absolutely loved; Haven and Hardy fans better have tissues nearby. Brown-eyed Girl may not be the best of the series but Joe's charming, sweet, and sexy ways will seduce the pants right off you and should not be missed.
    • 5/5
      [Saturday, October 26, 2013] So I just saw the new title of Lisa's new upcoming book to the Travis's series and I am so happy, I added it here with some information... hope you enjoy it everyone!
    • 5/5
      It feels like it has been forever that I've been waiting for this book and happily I can say I wasn't disappointed. This is one that will go right on the re-read shelf with the other Travis Family books.

      Joe Travis may have wealth and social status but to him, home and family are what really matters in life. Too bad he hasn't met the right woman yet. That is until Avery Crosslin.....

      Avery is hardworking and determined. The last thing she needs or wants is a man distracting her from her goals. Been there, done that, has the shredded heart to prove it. Joe, however, is persistent. When he knows what he wants, he goes after it and Avery is what he wants!!

      You don't want to miss this one, I highly recommend it.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. It seems like I have been waiting forever to get my hands on this book. Okay, I know that it has only been six years but it has felt like forever to me. I read Sugar Daddy right after its release and immediately fell in love with Lisa Kleypas's storytelling. I was at the book store to buy the next two books in the series on the day they were released. When I found out that there was going to be a fourth book after all these years, I was thrilled. I am so happy that this book turned out to be worth the wait.This book focuses on Joe and Avery. Joe is a part of the Travis family, a wealthy yet down to earth family living in Texas. Joe is really just a nice guy doing a job that he loves who happens to be a part of a wealthy family. Joe is a wonderful Hero. He is kind, sexy, and seems to understand Avery better than she understands herself. He knows exactly what he wants and is not afraid to take chances to achieve his goals.Avery is a wedding planner who does not have the close family ties that Joe has but she does have a sister that means the world to her. Avery along with her sister run a wedding planning business that is just starting to take off. Avery is a no nonsense kind of person who is focused on work and getting things done. She isn't able to see herself the way that other people do and hides in loose unflattering clothes. She has had a very difficult past that has tore her self esteem apart. I liked Joe and Avery together. They seem to really fit together nicely. There was a lot of chemistry and sexual tension between the pair. I liked that Avery, who was very guarded, seemed to open up to Joe very easily. Joe was able to understand Avery and not put any pressure on her. He was really the man that Avery needed him to be. He didn't push anything and was more than willing to be a patient as necessary. He was also very honest with Avery and let her know what to expect without trying to change her mind. He was willing to support her and wanted her to be happy even if her choices were not what he would want.I was so excited to see the Travis family again. Hardy, Gage, Liberty, and the whole gang do make a couple of appearances in this book but this story stands on its own. This book can be read as a stand alone but I would encourage anyone who has not read the earlier books to go ahead and pick those up as well...not because you need them to understand this story. I just think that the earlier books in the series are excellent books that should not be missed. This book is a solid installment in the series but I have to admit that the first two books are still my favorite.I would highly recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance. Lisa Kleypas is one of those romance authors that stand out. All of her historical and contemporary romance novels are wonderful stories with characters that find a way into your heart and leave a smile on your face. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.I received an advance reader edition of this book from St. Martin's Press via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
    • 4/5
      Title: Brown-Eyed Girl [Travis Family #4]Author: Lisa KleypasPublisher: St. Martin's PressSeries: Travis Family #4Reviewed By: Arlena DeanRating: FourReview:"Browned-Eyed-Girl" by Lisa KleypasWhat I liked about this novel.....This was a one of this author's wonderful Travis romantic love stories featuring Avery and Joe.'Brown-Eyed Girl' was well written story that will keep you turning the pages to see what this author will bring to the reader. I loved how this author brings these two together with the heroine being somewhat reluctant due to the fact that had happened to her with her ex fiancee. I love how this sexy alpha hero will go after what he wants which was winning Avery's heart. Be prepared for some steamy scenes that this author presented so very well. Now as this story is coming about get ready for another parts of this story that will add some real interest...where you will have to pickup this good read to see for yourself how it will come out. Add the secondary characters cast and you will find yourself even laughing at a lots of what will go on in this intriguing romantic story. It was also interesting seeing the development the relationship of Avery's half sister, Sofia who also will find love in this story. This is a series number four of the 'Travis Family,' however, this can be read as a standalone read.I received a copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
    • 5/5
      Warm, wonderful and witty! Superb writing, well-crafted characters, and witty dialogue…a book I wanted to start reading from the beginning when I finished the words on that very last page. I did not want to say goodbye to this story and know I will read it again. I also want to find the first three books in the series and plan to read them, too! I am not going to tell you about all of the things I loved about this book but am going to recommend that you find and read it because it is just that good! Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced reader’s copy of this book to read and review.