Chicks Dig the Accent

by Roxanne D. Howard

OUT OF PRINT DUE TO PUBLISHER (LOOSE ID) CLOSING AS OF MAY 2018. REPUBLISHED AS FLIP THE BEAT WITH BOROUGHS PUBLISHING GROUP AS OF JULY 10TH, 2018.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

180 pages, Paperback

First published August 18, 2016

About the author

Roxanne D. Howard is a U.S. Army veteran, and a Columbia College alumni. She loves to read poetry, classical literature, and Stephen King. Roxanne resides in the western U.S., and when she's not writing, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, children, and furry companions. Roxanne loves to hear from her readers, and encourages you to contact her via her website and social media.

Reviews

[Comfy Couch Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really fun read. A romance between Evan and Molly has been simmering for some time. Evan is a gorgeous rockstar and a genuinely nice person. Six months ago she had given him her virginity which he treasures but even though it his feelings for her are obvious she refuses to get into a relationship with him because of all the groupies around him.

Enter Jean-Luc who makes her an offer she can't refuse, he is a life coach and offers to help her for free. Molly has been offered a job in Paris and needs to brush up on her French. Jean-Luc recommends Evan (without knowing that Molly and Evan have already met) to tutor her.

I think that this story is really about growing and learning to trust, gaining confidence in yourself and not being afraid to follow your heart. Molly had formed an impression of Evan at the outset which she felt was reinforced when she saw him with the groupies and it was really hard for her to realise that Evan was nothing like the person she had imagined. Once she started to trust and believe in him she was able to accept that she was deserving of all the love he had for her.

I really recommend this book, the author is new to me but I would love to read more from her.

[Isabelle MBTL · Rating 4 out of 5]

 
Romantic; sexy; addictive!!!
 



 

Prince Charmings can be found in the most unlikely of places, no matter what accent they have. The importance beneath the charm, beneath the charisma, beneath the smoking-hot sex, is that they love you just the way you are.

 

 

I loved the book. It was very addictive. I got lucky that my kids are on a school trip and read in one sitting, in one big gulp!!!
Ms. Howard’s writing style is on-point. She has created a powerful plot; she has cohesively tied all sub-plots and without any typo mistakes that I can remember and she has given a thrilling, fast-paced book to her readers.
This book is hot! The couple's chemistry is combustible and their love is raw, right open in the air. Even though there was a lot of sex within the book, the romance was always the most important part of the book and all the scenes were tastefully described and created.
Have I mention this is panty-wetter, cold-shower hot!
I love the characters. Molly is fun! Nell is the kind of best-friend you want to have. And Evan... I guess he deserves his own bullet.
Evan is the perfect hero! He is hot, gorgeous, has an accent, is amazing and creative in bed and the perfect mixture of sensible and caveman. Yeah, fanning myself right now!
This was my first read from Ms. Howard, but now I will stalk her to find all the goodies that is out there.
Oh, when I thought that everything was very predictable, even though I didn't care, because the book was that good... we get a fun, cute, twist. In fact, we sort of got two!!



 

Your natural beauty has always drawn me. From the second I laid eyes on you. Add it to your big, scary brain, and you-re one lethal combination.

 



 

Yeah, I’m very picky with book covers. They are the beginning and the end of my reading journey. I buy so many books by its cover only that they must speak to me somehow. Yeah, I’m shallow a lot and drool on some male chest, but also I like to “read”the story on a book cover. Then after I finish a book, I like to look at it again and see what else I can find there. This one, I wouldn’t buy it. In fact, when I’ve chosen to tour this book,I did pick only looking at the cover, but it was a different one. It was a drawing of a couple, that for me was interesting. This one, too much pink, I would guess very sweet romance, too much TLC, which doesn’t usually work for me. Then it feels a bit ethereal, so it gives me paranormal vibes, which I love, but is not this book. The glitter on the title it doesn’t give me Molly and Evan at all. I now this was a take on a fairytale, but really this is erotic, it should have a HOT, STEAMY cover.

What I hope you got out of this is that you have the power to decide your own destiny. Love Can be a shield and get us through the harshest of times. It is indeed a strength that should be clutched on tho as tight as one can.

 

You MAY buy this book because you like erotic romance; you SHOULD buy this book because you like your fairy-tale with spice; you MUST read this book to meet a naughty prince charming!!!

This review was originally posted on More Books Than Livros

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a little hit-or-miss for me. There were parts I really liked, and others that just fell a little flat. Overall, it was a good book. For story and characterization, maybe a 2.5, but for the steamy scenes - 5 all the way. This author definitely knows how to write the hot stuff.

See my full review on my blog, Novel Addiction.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

They fell in love but she struggled with the groupies he was surrounded with. She ends it and finishes school. She hires a life coach and begins to think he is the only one for her. He still loves her and he wants her back again. Can they get back together? Will it work this time? See if it can

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Katherine McIntyre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molly's tale of self-exploration as she learned to overcome her fantasies to embrace an even better reality was absolutely heart-warming. Evan was a fantastic combination of sweet and smoking hot, and the fairytale aspect of this made for a light-hearted, enjoyable read.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, fun, accent filled read as Molly figure a few things out...

I will not tell this outcome but it was so worth the short time it took to read it. I enjoyed it all the way to the end. I was not sure which one was the true target and was happy to find my guess or wish was the right one. Molly and Evan had much to get over and around in this short. Watching her become more confident with the help of her life coach was fun. One entertaining read.

[Zara West · Rating 4 out of 5]

The star of this novel is a young woman just finding herself. She has unrealistic dreams of who would be the perfect man for her, and it isn't the guy downstairs who gets her all hot and bothered and with whom she has a one night stand. With the help of a counselor, Molly grows as person and discovers that sometimes the man of your dreams is much more than you ever dreamed of. This is a light-hearted contemporary that will appeal to readers who like hot guys who never give up and heroines on the road to discovery.

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounded up.

When Molly and Evan have a drunken night and she gives her v-card to him, she's freaked out the next day when it becomes apparent that his groupies will not leave him alone, so she shuts the door on anything between them other than casual neighborly friendship. Now months later, she's broken up with her boring boyfriend, and Evan sees his chance at perhaps getting her to give into their obvious attraction. But Molly seems to have an erroneous idea about what kind of man he is, so it won't be easy to get her to give in.

I mostly enjoyed Flip Beat and really liked Evan. And their chemistry was smokin' hot. This author knows her way around a steamy scene. The rest of the story fell a bit flat for me, though. I wanted more relationship development and I was really missing Evan's POV. It was all through Molly's POV in third person, which was to its detriment. And then there's Molly. She's the main reason I can't give this a resounding 4 stars. I'm leaving the official rating at 4 stars but in reality it's closer to 3/3.5, because Molly irritated me. She skewed really young to me and bored me to tears. I do like that her life coach helped her grow a little, but she didn't grow enough for my tastes. And what there was of her was just a bit immature and wishy-washy. Evan deserved a lot better, frankly. But, because I liked Evan a lot, and their chemistry is super sexy, I'll leave it at 3.5 stars rounded up.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[CJLuvsBooks! · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Chicks Dig the Accent” is a witty, sexy, and romantic novella. It’s the kind of book that has you grinning from ear to ear. You can’t help yourself from laughing out loud, at least I couldn’t! It’s a quick read, and once I started it I couldn’t put it down because I fell in love with the story and its characters.

Molly is a great female lead. She is the type of woman we all could relate to. She’s smart, funny, lovable and has a good head on her shoulders. Many times in romance novels the obstacle that keeps our heroine from recognizing her true Prince Charming makes me roll my eyes and want to smack her in the head. But in Molly’s case I think her reservations about whether or not to trust her instincts about Evan were realistic due to his being in a rock band, and I think most women would feel the same way.

Now let’s talk about Evan…. this guy is just delicious, and the perfect book boyfriend. He’s hot, attentive, patient, caring, romantic, sexy, and GOOD IN BED!!! He has some alpha tendencies, specifically in the bedroom — which leads to some scorching, panty melting love scenes. They were hot. VERY HOT. (I’d say “very hot” in French, but I’d probably say it wrong. LOL)

I could not recommend this book enough. Roxanne D. Howard is a very talented writer, and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future. :)

[Lilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and lovely read, full of passion and hot moments! Molly is trying to find the right man to start a relationship, taking into account that she will leave for Paris. She is trying to decide between her crush for professor Nicholas Sullivan and her friend and neighbor Evan Castle. While Nicholas represents her ideal candidate – responsible, with serious intentions, Evan is a rock star, with girls chasing him and probably he plays with all of them. Even if he was her first, she doesn’t trust that his feelings are based on good intentions.

Anyhow, she intends to change her life and she starts with her looks, since confidence comes from within J The book is a fast read, with action that evolves in a steady pace, no rushed ending. The characters are well developed. Molly and Evan know exactly want they want, they just have to make it work somehow. I loved the few complications and also the fact that, even if the girls were a little crazy (Nell especially), none of them were the bitchy type. Evan is a nice guy as well, he gives her all the space and time she needs to decide what is best for her.

All in all, it is a nice book, with some vivid scenes and a clean writing. Loved it, recommend it!

[Midwest Romantic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally posted on my blog Live Laugh & Love Books

What a nice and quick book! I have to admit that I’m starting to like Novellas even more now because I can sit and read it right before bed and not be up long and I’m not stuck angry after a cliffhanger! This one is full of hotness too, so really just the perfect little romance book for me!

I loved it and highly recommend it! Great writing Roxanne!

*I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for a fair and honest review.*

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

If a man with an accent get you going. Then you will want to read this one. We have accents for days. More, more, more. Quick and entertaining.

Molly had a plan. That plan involved marrying her a man with an accent. She knew this. She now has a choice of men to choose from. Her professor or her neighbor, hot rocker.

I will not tell this outcome but it was so worth the short time it took to read it. I enjoyed it all the way to the end. I was not sure which one was the true target and was happy go find my guess or wish was the right one.
**This eBook was provided via Bewitching Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.**

[Laura Redmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm sensing a slight Cinderella theme with some very steamy sex scenes. Best of both worlds!

Roxanne gave us one hilariously sexy, slightly fairytale, romance! I absolutely love it!

Molly and Ethan are such great characters. I love rock stars and fairytale and to get them both in one story is so ingenious and awesome!

I 100% recommend Chick's dig the accent if you love a story with lots of steam to it!

****I received this author copy in exchange for an honest Review.****

Laura Redmon
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[Nadea Croix · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story definitely had me intrigued wanting to read page after page as the story flows through and not put it down till the end with off the charts sexy chemistry in those intimate scenes

[Harlie Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every read a debut author and thought, the second book won’t be as good? *raises hand* All the time. I know, I have no shame. So I read Ms. Howard’s first book, Sonnet Coupled and was completely blown away by it. So I signed up to read her second book, Flip the Beat and this is no sophomore slump. Granted this book is way hotter than her first, this one had a depth to it that I wasn’t expecting. Plus, it is much shorter, so I really didn’t know what to think.

Let me assure you, that while shorter, Ms. Howard reveals the plot very slowly. Yes, slowly. Sure Molly and Evan are hot and heavy in the book but when you peel an onion, you get a whole lot of layers. And this story has more layers than an onion. Slowly, bits and pieces of Evan are revealed and he is NOT what he seems. Molly’s character is much more straightforward but I will have to say, I was disappointed in not having some closure on her stepmother. I know, I’m weird but this being a fairytale, I wanted it. Even if it was just a slap in the face or a sentence or two in the epilogue.

This story is based on Cinderella but with a great twist. In fact, since Ms. Howard told the story with some many layers, I didn’t figure anything out at all. I was totally surprised with how everything unfolded. Ms. Howard is one of those rare authors that doesn’t show her hand in her writing until its necessary. I love that about her. Her secondary characters are top notch, too. Nell and Jorge were hilarious, as was her life coach. *wink*

I absolutely adored Molly and Evan. It is a very well balanced book with plenty of hot smexy times, great character growth and a very plausible plot that is also realistic. Trust me, the blurb doesn’t even tell you 1/4 of the story. Again, layers people. Layers…

[Johanna Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to the publisher for a copy to read and give my honest opinion.

This was one of those quirky romances that just grabs your heart. Flip the beat is a no holds barred toward a forever HEA, with a sexy rocker God with more than meets the eye goodness. Instead of portraying the guy as a total player, Evan Castle has sustenance as she gives him her virginity.

What did I like? Evan was an absolute hottie with all the bells and whistles. Molly gives him a precious gift and it overwhelms him which was lovely. The chemistry was super nova, and the storyline was fun.

Would I buy this book? Yes, loved it. Recommend it to any romance lovers.

Words for the author.... this was my first read from this author and I would definitely read more by her. Lovely story, aptly kept my attention all through my flights to Texas.

[Erica Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this book!

Molly Ivers is ready to break out into the world. She's about to graduate and move to Paris to start her dream job. What could go wrong?

Life. Life goes wrong in the most ironic and delicious of ways. See she's always had a crush on this professor...but he never noticed her. And she secretly had a rendezvous with the guy who lives in her building...but he's a player.
And guess what...yep...you guessed it. Things are about to change and she'll have a decision to make.

This book is a quick and fun read full of laughs and super steamy goodness.

If you're in the mood for a feel good story that'll leave you with a smile, and maybe in the mood for some sexy time, pick this one up!

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I REALLY ENJOYED READING FLIP THE BEAT. IT IS A MODERN DAY CINDERELLA WITH A TWIST. I LOVED THE ROCK STAR ASPECT OF THE STORY. I LOVED HOW EVAN AND MOLLY MEET. THE CHEMISTRY IS VERY HOT BETWEEN THEM BUT MOLLY IS LOOKING FOR MORE THAN A WOMANIZER THAT HAS GROUPIES. SHE IS LOOKING FOR HER PRINCE CHARMING. IT IS QUITE A SURPRISE WHEN THE REAL EVAN IS REVEALED TO MOLLY.

IT IS A VERY SWEET AND ROMANTIC LOVE STORY. I LOVE THE CONNECTION MOLLY AND EVAN HAVE. THEY HAVE A LOT IN COMMON. BUT MOLLY DOES NOT KNOW THE TRUE EVAN AND SHE HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR PRINCE CHARMING IN ALL THE WRONG PLACE. HE HAS BEEN RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER THIS WHOLE TIME.

FLIP THE BEAT IS A WELL WRITTEN ROMANTIC LOVE STORY THAT YOU WANTING MORE. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING MORE BOOK BY ROXANNE D. HOWARD. MUST READ FOR EVERYONE.

[Gladys Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Flip the beat. This book was interesting to me. It starts out with Molly having issues about men in her life. She is determined she knows what man she needs to make her happy. She has a fantasy guy in her head that she is trying to find. She just broke up with her boyfriend. Her professor is one of the men but she finds out he has a girlfriend. Her friend Evan who she does have sex with but he is a musician and has groupies and she doesn't want to be around them. That's not the relationship she wants. But as you read the story twists and you will be surprised who stills her heart. *** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***

[Book-Lovin-Momma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm still swooning after finishing this book! Evan is the perfect hottie - a rocker, student, fully fluent in French, and sinfully handsome to boot! Molly thought she saw something special in him, but she couldn't deal with his constant band of groupies. On the other hand, there's Professor Nicholas, also perfection in a stable, well educated, perfect way. So who does Molly end up with? Well, based on the smoking hot scenes in this book, I was following the bread crumbs all the way to the final conclusion! I loved this sweet, super steamy, and hilarious romance! And I'd love to have a bestie like Nell! Great sexy, lighthearted read!

[Kari Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molly has just finished college and is preparing to start the job she has always wanted in Paris. The only thing left on her to do list is find her perfect match in a relationship. She is conflicted between Nicholas, who is her professor, and seems to check all her boxes and Evan her rockstar neighbor whose lifestyle may not be suitable for a relationship. Will she make the safe choice or will she be willing to take a risk?

This is a quick read filled with humor and chemistry. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book

[N.W. Moors · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molly has her life set; she's about to graduate and has a dream job lined up in Paris. Sure, Evan, the guy who lives downstairs, rocked her world six months ago, but that's in the past - she thinks. Evan has other plans.
This is a fun and quick read. Molly and Evan are a nice couple. Evan has hidden depths, and I was glad to see Molly give him a chance. I didn't quite understand the parts about her life coach; to me, Molly was pretty together, and that part seemed superficial. But I loved her roommate and the dance instructor. They deserve their own book.

[Giofab21 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great story of Molly figuring out who she is and what she wants. Evan, the hot singer that lives downstairs sure looks like he wants a lot more from her than he lets on, yet she seems hung up on on the fact that he has groupies constantly around him and isn't what her ideal man would be. Of course what does she know?
Loved that Evan didn't give up and scorched the pages of taking care of ALL her needs. Girl was a little slow but happy she saw the light. Great chemistry.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molly is graduating from college and moving to Paris to start at the job of her dreams. Before she leaves she wants to find a sexy foreign man with an accent. Evan is Molly's sexy rock star neighbor who Molly gave her virginity to but they didn't work out. I really loved that Molly and Evan were friends and remained friends through out her journey to find that sexy foreign man. Will Molly find the foreign man with an accent that she's looking for or will she realize he's been beside her all along? This is a hot sexy read that gets hotter as you read the story. A well written, funny novella with great characters. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

[Elaine Swinney · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got an ARC Copy of this book and I chose to review it. This isn't a book I would have bought but I did like this book. It was a younger story than I usually read but I enjoyed it. It is a well written story. This one is worth your time and effort. I will also say this one was a quick easy read. This is the first Roxanne D. Howard but I am looking forward to the next book. I encourage everyone to get this book it is worth it. Give this one a chance!!!

[Miss · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderfully written story where Molly is in search of her very own Prince Charming. Evan plays a big part in her life. Although she doesn't know it yet. He will be her everything pretty soon. I loved these two together. Their chemistry was sizzling hot and I was rooting for them from the very beginning.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good romance read. The story is a well written read. The characters are good. The story has twists the you won't see coming. The story has heat, comedy, romance, and with a modern day fairy tale vibe going on.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[poppy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read by this author and it was a fun little novella. Molly is about to graduate and head off to Paris for her dream job but before she leaves she is looking for her perfect man and with the help of her friend and neighbor Evan who she lost her virginity to she sets out to find him. This was a great modern day Cinderella with a great twist I really really enjoyed it

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read several books written by Roxanne Howard; she has done a great job at writing a fantastic book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sarah Lockhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in about two hours. It was such a fun read. It had some really steamy love scenes! Probably some of the best written sex scenes I have ever read. Molly was such an easy character to like. I will be reading more of Ms. Howards books!