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Girl Talk #4
Charming Fiona
As I child, I believed in true love and fairytales. I convinced myself that there was one special man out there, made just for me. All I had to do was wait, and one day he would appear. Then I grew up and discovered the ugly truth.
Disney movies were full of crap.
Relationships took work. People made mistakes. And sometimes, you didn’t see what was standing right in front of you until it was too late.
Deacon Lockhart was my best friend. And then I lost him. But now I finally have a chance to make things right, and this time I refuse to screw it up. With every smoldering look and wicked word, he charms the hell out of me… and I’m pretty sure I’ll never get enough.
Disney movies were full of crap.
Relationships took work. People made mistakes. And sometimes, you didn’t see what was standing right in front of you until it was too late.
Deacon Lockhart was my best friend. And then I lost him. But now I finally have a chance to make things right, and this time I refuse to screw it up. With every smoldering look and wicked word, he charms the hell out of me… and I’m pretty sure I’ll never get enough.
284 pages
Published March 21, 2018
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Jessica Prince
111 books2,552 followersBorn and raised around Houston, Jessica is a self proclaimed caffeine addict, connoisseur of inexpensive wine, and the worst driver in the state of Texas. In addition to being all of these things, she’s first and foremost a wife and mom.
Growing up, she shared her mom and grandmother’s love of reading. But where they leaned toward murder mysteries, Jessica was obsessed with all things romance.
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Growing up, she shared her mom and grandmother’s love of reading. But where they leaned toward murder mysteries, Jessica was obsessed with all things romance.
When she’s not nose deep in her next manuscript, you can usually find her with her kindle in hand.
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June 16, 2018
February 26, 2018
Another great second chance, childhood friends to lovers story in the Girl Talk series Coming to the realization that the love of your life had always been right there in front is hard when that someone has seemingly moved on. Deacon Lockhart has loved Fiona Prentice all his life, but with the sting of rejection he’s determined to let her go. Fiona Prentice has realized her mistake. My heart broke right from the start for her. What I love about the Girl Talk series is that it is a group of women that support each other and love hard. The characters are mature, smart, and independent plus they know how to let go and give in when they need to. Deacon and Fiona are no different. Their story of childhood friends to lovers that get a second chance at that once in a lifetime love floats between past and present. The supporting cast is hilarious and fierce. It’s a sweet story of love, acceptance, forgiveness, family and friends. It’s a feel good read and a terrific conclusion to the series that I highly recommend.
February 27, 2018
"Around the world and back again" "To Jupiter and back again"
I dont know where to start. Since the first time I read a book by Jessica Prince, I loved her writing. I loved how she can join the funny and the angst in the right amount and make something blissfully amazing to read. And since then, I couldn't find a single page I didn't love.
And that happened again with Charming Fiona. I laughed out loud, I swooned, I was mad, I was in pain, I felt bittersweet, I felt overwhelmed, I felt fullfilled, I had it all!
Although it's a standalone, it's a part of a series, Girl Talk, about Grayson and Lola, about Dominic and Sophia, about Daphne and Caleb and, finally, about Fiona and Deacon.
Ahh Deacon! Sexy, cocky, protective, take-charge, dominant in a totally sexy way, smart and so much more. He wasn't a Bad Boy per se, he was his own person, and he didnt apologize for that. He was that confident. Not arrogant. Confident.
Fiona was sweet, sexy, strong, smart, nurturing and for so long she didnt realize that love, true love, was always right in front of her.
"I miss you, Deacon. You were the most important person in my life and I lost you...twice. I hate that. I hate how things are between us. And I know it's all my fault. (...). I miss haning out and having fun with you. I'd do anything to get that back. I know I don't have the right to ask, but if you could find it in you to one day forgive me, I'd be over the moon. Because not having you in my life at all is worse than any pain I've ever experienced."
And I do believe she wasn't being anti-feminism. Feminism is not about telling a woman she can't want to get married and please her husband. It's about telling "you can definitely do that....if that's what you want and no one is pulling you to it". It was her choice, always her choice. She was her own voice, her own personality, her own person.
In this second chance at love and at themselves, Deacon and Fiona finally find their pacing, their love, their answers, what they were waiting and suffering for, and they get so much more.
They were really hot together (like really sexy and hot!!). They faced everything that presented in their paths and found the love they were looking for in each other's arms. It was so beautiful to watch, they were so deserving of it that my heart was bursting with joy!
After all their journey, after being here and there, after losing and fighting to get what they trully needed, it's right to say that love conquered all. All respect, all romance, all lust, and protectiveness, all happiness and worthiness. All they wanted. All they needed. All they deserved.
"Whatever you want, I'll give it to you."
"I want you. For the rest of our lives."
"Then that's exactly what you'll get."
I dont know where to start. Since the first time I read a book by Jessica Prince, I loved her writing. I loved how she can join the funny and the angst in the right amount and make something blissfully amazing to read. And since then, I couldn't find a single page I didn't love.
And that happened again with Charming Fiona. I laughed out loud, I swooned, I was mad, I was in pain, I felt bittersweet, I felt overwhelmed, I felt fullfilled, I had it all!
Although it's a standalone, it's a part of a series, Girl Talk, about Grayson and Lola, about Dominic and Sophia, about Daphne and Caleb and, finally, about Fiona and Deacon.
Ahh Deacon! Sexy, cocky, protective, take-charge, dominant in a totally sexy way, smart and so much more. He wasn't a Bad Boy per se, he was his own person, and he didnt apologize for that. He was that confident. Not arrogant. Confident.
Fiona was sweet, sexy, strong, smart, nurturing and for so long she didnt realize that love, true love, was always right in front of her.
"I miss you, Deacon. You were the most important person in my life and I lost you...twice. I hate that. I hate how things are between us. And I know it's all my fault. (...). I miss haning out and having fun with you. I'd do anything to get that back. I know I don't have the right to ask, but if you could find it in you to one day forgive me, I'd be over the moon. Because not having you in my life at all is worse than any pain I've ever experienced."
And I do believe she wasn't being anti-feminism. Feminism is not about telling a woman she can't want to get married and please her husband. It's about telling "you can definitely do that....if that's what you want and no one is pulling you to it". It was her choice, always her choice. She was her own voice, her own personality, her own person.
In this second chance at love and at themselves, Deacon and Fiona finally find their pacing, their love, their answers, what they were waiting and suffering for, and they get so much more.
They were really hot together (like really sexy and hot!!). They faced everything that presented in their paths and found the love they were looking for in each other's arms. It was so beautiful to watch, they were so deserving of it that my heart was bursting with joy!
After all their journey, after being here and there, after losing and fighting to get what they trully needed, it's right to say that love conquered all. All respect, all romance, all lust, and protectiveness, all happiness and worthiness. All they wanted. All they needed. All they deserved.
"Whatever you want, I'll give it to you."
"I want you. For the rest of our lives."
"Then that's exactly what you'll get."
March 5, 2018
Charming Fiona is part of the Girl Talk Series and was just as awesome as all the other books!
I've to say that Fiona & Deacon are now one of my favourite couples too!
Awww! You just have to love the women and guys of this awesome series!
This story is a second chance romance and OMG let me tell you I SWOONED SO MUCH!
They had so many romantic and ABSOLUTELY HOT moments! Awwww! It was just perfect!
AND of course every good romance book as a bit of drama in it. ;)
WONDERFUL! I LOVED THIS BOOK SO SO MUCH! ♥ It was so lovely to be back in this Girl Talk world.
Oh and just let me tell you: YOU'RE GONNA FALL IN LOVE WITH DEACON FROM THE BEGINNING! Trust me! He's definitely favourite book boyfriend material!
Thank you soooo much for the ARC Jessica Prince! ♥♥♥
I've to say that Fiona & Deacon are now one of my favourite couples too!
Awww! You just have to love the women and guys of this awesome series!
This story is a second chance romance and OMG let me tell you I SWOONED SO MUCH!
They had so many romantic and ABSOLUTELY HOT moments! Awwww! It was just perfect!
AND of course every good romance book as a bit of drama in it. ;)
WONDERFUL! I LOVED THIS BOOK SO SO MUCH! ♥ It was so lovely to be back in this Girl Talk world.
Oh and just let me tell you: YOU'RE GONNA FALL IN LOVE WITH DEACON FROM THE BEGINNING! Trust me! He's definitely favourite book boyfriend material!
Thank you soooo much for the ARC Jessica Prince! ♥♥♥
March 4, 2018
I love how Jessica Prince writes; she’s got fantastic comedic timing, well developed characters and sexy scenes that leave my kindle smoking. Charming Fiona is a second chance love story that is funny, heartwarming and filled with angst, but there is substance and depth behind what holds these two back. Deacon…he is the most perfectly written alpha male—sexy, bossy with just the right amount charm. And Nana rocks.
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March 7, 2018I am not keen on the Hero or heroine getting together with a sibling of their ex.
It's a second chance romance.
The banter is funny but I found the Hero a bit short tempered, there are flashbacks, I hate those.
I ended up skim reading I was a bit bored.
It's a second chance romance.
The banter is funny but I found the Hero a bit short tempered, there are flashbacks, I hate those.
I ended up skim reading I was a bit bored.
March 7, 2018
What another fantastic 2nd chance, childhood friends to lovers story in the Girl Talk series . Fiona & Deacon are now one of my favorite couples coming out of this series. When I first read/met Fiona way back in the beginning of this series, I didn’t think I would like her but you know what, she totally is awesome and cooler than I thought. She has hidden depths and feels way too deeply but hides her feelings for a certain someone {hint hint}. Jessica Prince nailed this couple down totally and she did it flawlessly. This book can be read as a standalone but you will definitely want to read the entire series. Deacon has loved Fiona forever(years), ever since they were kids. However, things changed when Deacon’s older brother stepped into the picture and began actively dating Fiona. Ever since then, things haven’t been the same between them. Then finally when Deacon tells Fiona how he really feels, she’s caught completely off guard and pushes him away. And Fiona soon realizes what a terrible mistake she made. OMG this story is full of many things, things that had me glued to this book. Deacon and Fiona’s story was so full of life, laughter, passion, jealously, questions, angst and true love. This book will have you rooting for both main characters’ and waiting to find out if they finally will get their HEA that they so richly deserve. I have to say that I am dying to find out what is coming next in the fictional worlds that Ms. Prince writes. Whatever she writes, I am buying for she writes an amazing world , one that holds me captive each and every time. Sadly this series is over but maybe Jessica can write a follow up novella on how everyone is doing down the road or something that has the characters from this world crossing over with characters from other of her books. It would be awesome if that happened (hint hint), Whatever you do, run don’t walk your finger over to buy a copy of this book.
My Rating: 4.8 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
My Rating: 4.8 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
March 8, 2018
Charming Fiona was exactly the book I wanted it be. Sweet, funny, sassy, angsty all rolled into one, Jessica Prince once again makes me fall in love with her characters.
You could really fit this book into a number of different tropes. Friends to lovers, Second Chance, Unrequited Love just to mention a few.
Fiona and Deacon, I loved that they were best friends and grew up together. This book does take us into the past at times and just being able to go through their history made my heart squeal and affirm my belief that these two really do belong together.
Their road though isn't easy and it's paved with a whole lot of missteps and misunderstandings. Ones that made my heart feel like it was going to die while at the same time had me wanting to scream OH MY GOD, Figure it out before I have a heart attack.
Deacon oh Deacon, Deacon, Deacon...... When he turns on the Alpha in this book. Well dayummmm I loved it. His persistence with Fiona was HOT !!!!! I'm talking call the fire department hot. Their chemistry and the sex in this is all sort of steamy goodness. Just picture some of your "office" and "pool" table fantasies that we all you have come true.
But what I really loved about this book was their connection. They knew each other inside out. They pushed when they knew they needed to push and they were each other's support even when they weren't speaking to one another and that is what a good romance and love story is made of. Made my heart feel lightheaded and happy.
Of course one of the things I absolutely love about Jessica's writing is how she manages to seriously write a whole slew of characters that I love. Every single one of them and of course we get the gang in this one in full force. From the maniac muskateers to the Nana Lockhart herself saying the most inappropriate thing at funnily enough what I think are the most appropriate times.
Another fantastic read
You could really fit this book into a number of different tropes. Friends to lovers, Second Chance, Unrequited Love just to mention a few.
Fiona and Deacon, I loved that they were best friends and grew up together. This book does take us into the past at times and just being able to go through their history made my heart squeal and affirm my belief that these two really do belong together.
Their road though isn't easy and it's paved with a whole lot of missteps and misunderstandings. Ones that made my heart feel like it was going to die while at the same time had me wanting to scream OH MY GOD, Figure it out before I have a heart attack.
Deacon oh Deacon, Deacon, Deacon...... When he turns on the Alpha in this book. Well dayummmm I loved it. His persistence with Fiona was HOT !!!!! I'm talking call the fire department hot. Their chemistry and the sex in this is all sort of steamy goodness. Just picture some of your "office" and "pool" table fantasies that we all you have come true.
But what I really loved about this book was their connection. They knew each other inside out. They pushed when they knew they needed to push and they were each other's support even when they weren't speaking to one another and that is what a good romance and love story is made of. Made my heart feel lightheaded and happy.
Of course one of the things I absolutely love about Jessica's writing is how she manages to seriously write a whole slew of characters that I love. Every single one of them and of course we get the gang in this one in full force. From the maniac muskateers to the Nana Lockhart herself saying the most inappropriate thing at funnily enough what I think are the most appropriate times.
Another fantastic read
March 1, 2018
I feel like I’ve been waiting for Deacon and Fiona’s second chance romance FOREVER!! Let me tell you, Jessica Prince nailed it and it was so worth the wait! Deacon and Fiona are most definitely my favorite couple from the bunch (this book can be read as a standalone but you will definitely enjoy the entire series)!
Deacon has loved Fiona for years, ever since they were kids. However, things changed when Deacon’s older brother stepped into the picture and began dating Fiona. Since then, things just have never quite been the same between them. But when Deacon finally tells Fiona how he feels, she’s caught off guard and pushes him away. And soon realizes, it was the biggest mistake of her life.
I adore this book. ADORE. Deacon and Fiona’s story was so full of life, love and laughter in the beginning and full of questions and angst now that they are unsure of where they stand. Fiona is a breath of fresh air...confident, yet doubtful and wants to just make everything OK. And can I just say that Deacon is just so yummy! He’s a total alpha but takes care of what’s his ;) Charming Fiona is full of angst, laughter, heartbreak and sexiness that had me completely enamoured with the book from page #1. This book is a MUST for any Jessica Prince fan!
Deacon has loved Fiona for years, ever since they were kids. However, things changed when Deacon’s older brother stepped into the picture and began dating Fiona. Since then, things just have never quite been the same between them. But when Deacon finally tells Fiona how he feels, she’s caught off guard and pushes him away. And soon realizes, it was the biggest mistake of her life.
I adore this book. ADORE. Deacon and Fiona’s story was so full of life, love and laughter in the beginning and full of questions and angst now that they are unsure of where they stand. Fiona is a breath of fresh air...confident, yet doubtful and wants to just make everything OK. And can I just say that Deacon is just so yummy! He’s a total alpha but takes care of what’s his ;) Charming Fiona is full of angst, laughter, heartbreak and sexiness that had me completely enamoured with the book from page #1. This book is a MUST for any Jessica Prince fan!
February 27, 2018
LOVED Deacon and Fiona's story. I feel like I waited forever for them. I love me some Deacon.
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I feel like I have patiently waited for Deacon FOREVER. And by patiently I mean...tearing my hair out and re-reading all the other couples to get any glimpse of him and his brooding unrequited love sick self. I just loved him. And Fiona is one of those characters that is brought in to make you pay attention. A jealous factor that you love to hate and hate to love. Then Ms. Prince flipped the script and made her one of the girls that you only LOVE. What?!?!? Yep. Done. She was in like Flynn and because of that, the side glances, heart ache of thinking Fiona missed her chance...all of it equaled an angsty will they, won't they...push pull that had me clinging to all the words. Devouring the story in one helping and still wanting more. Every book I read from this author quickly becomes my new favorite from her. ADDICTED to her words. Ms. Prince writes like a savant to my reader mind. Making us soulmates in a totally non-creepy awesome way.
Can't wait for what is coming next in all the fiction worlds that Ms. Prince designs. I'm seeing spin-offs in my future with flashes of my girl-talk peeps. I can't wait. If you need me to early read or cheer you on...I am here for you! lol
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I feel like I have patiently waited for Deacon FOREVER. And by patiently I mean...tearing my hair out and re-reading all the other couples to get any glimpse of him and his brooding unrequited love sick self. I just loved him. And Fiona is one of those characters that is brought in to make you pay attention. A jealous factor that you love to hate and hate to love. Then Ms. Prince flipped the script and made her one of the girls that you only LOVE. What?!?!? Yep. Done. She was in like Flynn and because of that, the side glances, heart ache of thinking Fiona missed her chance...all of it equaled an angsty will they, won't they...push pull that had me clinging to all the words. Devouring the story in one helping and still wanting more. Every book I read from this author quickly becomes my new favorite from her. ADDICTED to her words. Ms. Prince writes like a savant to my reader mind. Making us soulmates in a totally non-creepy awesome way.
Can't wait for what is coming next in all the fiction worlds that Ms. Prince designs. I'm seeing spin-offs in my future with flashes of my girl-talk peeps. I can't wait. If you need me to early read or cheer you on...I am here for you! lol
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March 7, 2018
Deacon and Fiona are so perfect together!!!!
ARC Generously Provided by the Author
OMG I lovee this series so much and i have been waiting for Fiona and Deacon´s book!! Jessica writes amazing story and this one wasnt the exception this is the perfect end for this amazing story!! and yeees Deacon is now my favorite guy from this clique of friends!!
Deacon and Fiona story is beautiful because they know each other since they were kids and they were best friend... is an amazing kind of friend to lovers but at the same time second chance romance... I'm so happy that finally they have their HEA!!! Also is really good that we know more about the other couples from this series!!
I LOVEEE this book so much and i really enjoy Jessica's books!! cant wait to read her next book!!
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OMG I lovee this series so much and i have been waiting for Fiona and Deacon´s book!! Jessica writes amazing story and this one wasnt the exception this is the perfect end for this amazing story!! and yeees Deacon is now my favorite guy from this clique of friends!!
Deacon and Fiona story is beautiful because they know each other since they were kids and they were best friend... is an amazing kind of friend to lovers but at the same time second chance romance... I'm so happy that finally they have their HEA!!! Also is really good that we know more about the other couples from this series!!
I LOVEEE this book so much and i really enjoy Jessica's books!! cant wait to read her next book!!
March 7, 2018
I have been waiting on this book since the first time we met Fiona’s character in Lola’s book. If you’ve read the other girl talk books, you know Fiona is Grayson’s ex and she has history with Deacon as well. In this book you get all the history between Deacon, Fiona, and Greyson. You understand why Grayson and Deacon don’t have a great relationship and you get to see them fix it.. you also get to see two people who have loved each other for years get the HEA they deserve. I loved the dynamic between deacon and fi, I love that he brings her out of her shell a bit and makes her realize that there’s more to life than business. Also the sex is hot and the banter between these two is great! I’m sad to see this series end, but what a way to go out!
March 8, 2018
This book lived up to the rest of the books in the series! I loved it as much as i loved the others. Fiona and Deacon were so cute of a couple along with Deacon's take control attitude. I loved seeing flashbacks of their younger years, it was nive seeing those times. Seeing and hearing from the other girls and their respected spouses. Never a dull moment with all of them. ❤❤
March 6, 2018
I loved Deacon and Fiona's story so much! This was a great second chance at romance story with two people meant to be together. The story so sweet and it was great to see all our old favorites again!
4.5 stars! Happy reading!
4.5 stars! Happy reading!
March 8, 2018
Such an amazing book!
Full of great humor as well as sexy scenes that will
totally make your day.
We got a lot of girl action with the other girls as well and you are going to LOVE IT!
Also, there's Deacon. Deacon is hot. Deacon is amazing. Deacon is PERFECT. You cannot not love this guy!
After all - 4.5 stara from me! You can read it as a standalone, but it will make your experience easier to read the previous books.
Full of great humor as well as sexy scenes that will
totally make your day.
We got a lot of girl action with the other girls as well and you are going to LOVE IT!
Also, there's Deacon. Deacon is hot. Deacon is amazing. Deacon is PERFECT. You cannot not love this guy!
After all - 4.5 stara from me! You can read it as a standalone, but it will make your experience easier to read the previous books.
March 5, 2018
I have been waiting for Deacon and Fiona's story in this Girl Talk series, and Jessica Prince did NOT disappoint!!! Charming Fiona picks up during the Thanksgiving scene that ends Enticing Daphne. Deacon has been in love with his childhood best friend, Fiona, his entire life (even when she was dating his brother), and has dated his way through most of Seattle trying to get over her. Fiona lost Deacon as her best friend back when she began dating his brother, Grayson, and then again about a year earlier when Deacon confessed his feelings for her and she shot him down. Except it wasn't so much of a rejection as it was Fee was just completely blindsided and didn't feel she was worthy of Deacon since she's previously dated Grayson. But by the time she realized that Deacon was the love of her life, he had completely shut her out, making Fiona lose her best friend a second time.
The story that starts from that HILARIOUS first chapter is a sweet tale of rekindled friendship and grown-up sexiness and Deacon and Fiona navigate the change in their relationship from best friends to something greater. Their relationship isn't without some ups and downs, but the love that Deacon and Fiona have for each other, have always had for each other, keeps them grounded and brings them back together.
Together, these two are on fire. I loved how "caveman" Deacon got with Fiona, and how fired up she gets when she gets angry, and isn't afraid to rip into him. Add in just how well these two know each other, inside and out, after thirty years of friendship, and I think these two may be my favorite couple from the series!
I am so sad to see this Girl Talk series come to an end. I fell in love with every one of these characters, and it was so great to see the progress of the relationships of Greyson/Lola, Dominic/Sophia and Caleb/Daphne in Deacon and Fiona's book.
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
The story that starts from that HILARIOUS first chapter is a sweet tale of rekindled friendship and grown-up sexiness and Deacon and Fiona navigate the change in their relationship from best friends to something greater. Their relationship isn't without some ups and downs, but the love that Deacon and Fiona have for each other, have always had for each other, keeps them grounded and brings them back together.
Together, these two are on fire. I loved how "caveman" Deacon got with Fiona, and how fired up she gets when she gets angry, and isn't afraid to rip into him. Add in just how well these two know each other, inside and out, after thirty years of friendship, and I think these two may be my favorite couple from the series!
I am so sad to see this Girl Talk series come to an end. I fell in love with every one of these characters, and it was so great to see the progress of the relationships of Greyson/Lola, Dominic/Sophia and Caleb/Daphne in Deacon and Fiona's book.
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
February 24, 2018
Annnnd, she does it again! I'll say this every review for JP books....She can't write a bad book. I've yet to read one from her.
This installment of the Girl Talk series was about Fiona and Deacon. They were lifelong best friends. Deacon had been in love with her for as long as he could remember, but they remained friends. He didn't speak up soon enough, and Fiona ended up with Deacon's older brother Grayson. After that, Deacon kind of cut both of them out of his life.
Years later after Grayson and Fiona ended their relationship, and he ended up married to Lola, Fiona is back in Seattle and hanging with the gang, getting her and Deacon back to being friends.
One night, Deacon laid it all out on the line, and kissed Fiona, letting her know how he felt. She didn't really know what to do, and said she didn't feel that way for him.
Fast forward a year later, after he shut her out again, she realized just how much she actually does love him and that it was all a mistake.
Friends to Lovers is my absolute favorite troupe. This was an amazing one. I loved seeing the progression of Deacon and Fiona's relationship. And I loved that her past with Grayson didn't hinder her relationship with his wife and her friends.
When Deacon and Fiona FINALLY decided to give their relationship a real shot, It was incredible. They've known each other their whole lives, so all of those little quirks were already known by each other. They knew when the other was lying, or when they were thinking certain things. It helped them, really.
When Fiona would take something that was said or had happened, she would internalize it, and Deacon knew it. He wouldn't let her.
I'm actually sad that this little series is over. It would be nice for Jessica to write a novella later on updating everyone on the lives of the characters. Or maybe even a series with all of the kids.
This installment of the Girl Talk series was about Fiona and Deacon. They were lifelong best friends. Deacon had been in love with her for as long as he could remember, but they remained friends. He didn't speak up soon enough, and Fiona ended up with Deacon's older brother Grayson. After that, Deacon kind of cut both of them out of his life.
Years later after Grayson and Fiona ended their relationship, and he ended up married to Lola, Fiona is back in Seattle and hanging with the gang, getting her and Deacon back to being friends.
One night, Deacon laid it all out on the line, and kissed Fiona, letting her know how he felt. She didn't really know what to do, and said she didn't feel that way for him.
Fast forward a year later, after he shut her out again, she realized just how much she actually does love him and that it was all a mistake.
Friends to Lovers is my absolute favorite troupe. This was an amazing one. I loved seeing the progression of Deacon and Fiona's relationship. And I loved that her past with Grayson didn't hinder her relationship with his wife and her friends.
When Deacon and Fiona FINALLY decided to give their relationship a real shot, It was incredible. They've known each other their whole lives, so all of those little quirks were already known by each other. They knew when the other was lying, or when they were thinking certain things. It helped them, really.
When Fiona would take something that was said or had happened, she would internalize it, and Deacon knew it. He wouldn't let her.
I'm actually sad that this little series is over. It would be nice for Jessica to write a novella later on updating everyone on the lives of the characters. Or maybe even a series with all of the kids.
March 4, 2018
"Annnnd, she does it again! I'll say this every review for JP books....She can't write a bad book. I've yet to read one from her.
This installment of the Girl Talk series was about Fiona and Deacon. They were lifelong best friends. Deacon had been in love with her for as long as he could remember, but they remained friends. He didn't speak up soon enough, and Fiona ended up with Deacon's older brother Grayson. After that, Deacon kind of cut both of them out of his life.
Years later after Grayson and Fiona ended their relationship, and he ended up married to Lola, Fiona is back in Seattle and hanging with the gang, getting her and Deacon back to being friends.
One night, Deacon laid it all out on the line, and kissed Fiona, letting her know how he felt. She didn't really know what to do, and said she didn't feel that way for him.
Fast forward a year later, after he shut her out again, she realized just how much she actually does love him and that it was all a mistake.
Friends to Lovers is my absolute favorite troupe. This was an amazing one. I loved seeing the progression of Deacon and Fiona's relationship. And I loved that her past with Grayson didn't hinder her relationship with his wife and her friends.
When Deacon and Fiona FINALLY decided to give their relationship a real shot, It was incredible. They've known each other their whole lives, so all of those little quirks were already known by each other. They knew when the other was lying, or when they were thinking certain things. It helped them, really.
When Fiona would take something that was said or had happened, she would internalize it, and Deacon knew it. He wouldn't let her.
I'm actually sad that this little series is over. It would be nice for Jessica to write a novella later on updating everyone on the lives of the characters. Or maybe even a series with all of the kids. "
This installment of the Girl Talk series was about Fiona and Deacon. They were lifelong best friends. Deacon had been in love with her for as long as he could remember, but they remained friends. He didn't speak up soon enough, and Fiona ended up with Deacon's older brother Grayson. After that, Deacon kind of cut both of them out of his life.
Years later after Grayson and Fiona ended their relationship, and he ended up married to Lola, Fiona is back in Seattle and hanging with the gang, getting her and Deacon back to being friends.
One night, Deacon laid it all out on the line, and kissed Fiona, letting her know how he felt. She didn't really know what to do, and said she didn't feel that way for him.
Fast forward a year later, after he shut her out again, she realized just how much she actually does love him and that it was all a mistake.
Friends to Lovers is my absolute favorite troupe. This was an amazing one. I loved seeing the progression of Deacon and Fiona's relationship. And I loved that her past with Grayson didn't hinder her relationship with his wife and her friends.
When Deacon and Fiona FINALLY decided to give their relationship a real shot, It was incredible. They've known each other their whole lives, so all of those little quirks were already known by each other. They knew when the other was lying, or when they were thinking certain things. It helped them, really.
When Fiona would take something that was said or had happened, she would internalize it, and Deacon knew it. He wouldn't let her.
I'm actually sad that this little series is over. It would be nice for Jessica to write a novella later on updating everyone on the lives of the characters. Or maybe even a series with all of the kids. "
March 16, 2018
Fiona Prentice is completely thrown for a loop when her childhood best friend makes a move on her. Now, the one man who she has always wanted in her life wants nothing to do with her... and the only one to blame is herself...
Deacon Lockhart kept his feelings for Fiona quiet, until she was single and finally back in his life again. Making a move on her was his last ditch effort to get her to see him as something more... and she didn't return his feelings. Now, he's ready to move on and put his infatuation with Fiona behind him.
What Fiona and Deacon share is stronger than any hurt feelings or past relationships. Their friendship is something that even when they are not speaking to each other will last through every hardship. But now that all of their feelings are out in the open, will this friendship ever have the chance to be something more...
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Deacon has always loved Fiona, and when she and his brother dated it was something he thought he would never come back from. Having her remove herself from his life hurt more than anything, and when she is finally back where she belongs he can't keep himself from springing his feelings on her.
Fiona was completely blind sighted when Deacon kissed her and told her he had feelings for her. She has always loved Deacon, as a friend, and to be expected to understand that he has felt something more is a revelation she needs time to evaluate. But, Deacon sees her hesitation as unreturned feelings, so he ices her out.
With families that have been entwined for decades and a friendship that will stand the test of time, once Deacon and Fiona take their relationship to the next level, there is nothing that can put out the fire they ignite together...
Whew. Deacon was such a sexy alpha that I did not see coming! Although there is a lot of misconstrued feelings in the beginning, what Deacon and Fiona have in a friendship is in a class of it's own when they finally get together. With all of the years of pent up feelings and attraction, once Fiona and Deacon finally get down to business it is explosive!
This is the final book in the must read Girl Talk series. Deacon and Fiona have waited a while for their HEA (so have we!) and their sizzling, friends to lovers story is not to be missed!
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Deacon Lockhart kept his feelings for Fiona quiet, until she was single and finally back in his life again. Making a move on her was his last ditch effort to get her to see him as something more... and she didn't return his feelings. Now, he's ready to move on and put his infatuation with Fiona behind him.
What Fiona and Deacon share is stronger than any hurt feelings or past relationships. Their friendship is something that even when they are not speaking to each other will last through every hardship. But now that all of their feelings are out in the open, will this friendship ever have the chance to be something more...
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Deacon has always loved Fiona, and when she and his brother dated it was something he thought he would never come back from. Having her remove herself from his life hurt more than anything, and when she is finally back where she belongs he can't keep himself from springing his feelings on her.
Fiona was completely blind sighted when Deacon kissed her and told her he had feelings for her. She has always loved Deacon, as a friend, and to be expected to understand that he has felt something more is a revelation she needs time to evaluate. But, Deacon sees her hesitation as unreturned feelings, so he ices her out.
With families that have been entwined for decades and a friendship that will stand the test of time, once Deacon and Fiona take their relationship to the next level, there is nothing that can put out the fire they ignite together...
Whew. Deacon was such a sexy alpha that I did not see coming! Although there is a lot of misconstrued feelings in the beginning, what Deacon and Fiona have in a friendship is in a class of it's own when they finally get together. With all of the years of pent up feelings and attraction, once Fiona and Deacon finally get down to business it is explosive!
This is the final book in the must read Girl Talk series. Deacon and Fiona have waited a while for their HEA (so have we!) and their sizzling, friends to lovers story is not to be missed!
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February 24, 2018
4.5 stars
Sexy, funny, dirty, and just that little bit of angst-oh and don't forget charming (yes I went there lol). This book had it all. We got the dirt on two characters I've grown to love as well as visits from everyone who's already won our hearts. This book won me over easily.
Fiona is such a great character. She started in this series as someone you hated but, quickly my opinion of her was turned around. She was funny, fierce, loyal, hardworking, and just all around the perfect kind of character. Her story was spread out throughout the series but, I really loved that we got to go inside her head and find out what really made her tick. She is by far my favorite female character from this series.
Deacon is another character who we met early on in the series and quickly established himself as the resident asshole. He was that guy who even though he wasn't the focus of the story he tried to steal the spotlight. I was beyond eager to finally get his story and understand why he was who he was and to get a chance to love him for more than just his asshole tendencies.
This story ran smoothly from start to finish. There was never a dull moment and I was eager for more even when the book was done. There was more of the alpha male vibe in this story which I personally love but, Fiona wasn't the type to sit back and take it, when pushed she pushed back which really made this book a joy to read. This has quickly become one of my favorite series from Jessica Prince and with all the amazingness she's already given us is a feat in and of itself.
Amy's Review
Sexy, funny, dirty, and just that little bit of angst-oh and don't forget charming (yes I went there lol). This book had it all. We got the dirt on two characters I've grown to love as well as visits from everyone who's already won our hearts. This book won me over easily.
Fiona is such a great character. She started in this series as someone you hated but, quickly my opinion of her was turned around. She was funny, fierce, loyal, hardworking, and just all around the perfect kind of character. Her story was spread out throughout the series but, I really loved that we got to go inside her head and find out what really made her tick. She is by far my favorite female character from this series.
Deacon is another character who we met early on in the series and quickly established himself as the resident asshole. He was that guy who even though he wasn't the focus of the story he tried to steal the spotlight. I was beyond eager to finally get his story and understand why he was who he was and to get a chance to love him for more than just his asshole tendencies.
This story ran smoothly from start to finish. There was never a dull moment and I was eager for more even when the book was done. There was more of the alpha male vibe in this story which I personally love but, Fiona wasn't the type to sit back and take it, when pushed she pushed back which really made this book a joy to read. This has quickly become one of my favorite series from Jessica Prince and with all the amazingness she's already given us is a feat in and of itself.
Amy's Review
March 3, 2018
4.8 stars
I cannot believe that this series is over. I am not ready for there to no longer be upcoming books about Fiona, Lola, Daphne, and Sophia. I have laughed, snortled, felt my heart break, and fell in love with these ladies and their amazing men.
This book did not have the crazy over the top antics that the first three standalones did in this series. Yet, it worked because we had two best friends get a second chance at love. The flashbacks were a nice bonus as it allowed us to see Fiona and Deacon as children to understand the depth of not only their friendship but also how their love grew. In hindsight, It had always been there, they just didn't see it.
Fee. I loved this girl since we first met her in the series-- to be fair it was after Daphne and her became friends. She is strong, and fearless. There is a sort of fire in her that makes her lovable. And speaking of love, how she loved Deacon, "Around the world and back again." And Deacon, sweet holy Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and Gabriel. He was hotter than a billy goat's butt in a pepper patch. Love when a guy can balance caveman and sweet. Add in his dirty mouth and the way he loves his Fee, "To Jupiter and back again" and it was game over. I was in love with them. Together they were steam personified. My Ipad was melting.
I cannot wait to see what this amazing author is going to write next. I am sure it will be amazing because I am not sure this author can write rubbish.
I cannot believe that this series is over. I am not ready for there to no longer be upcoming books about Fiona, Lola, Daphne, and Sophia. I have laughed, snortled, felt my heart break, and fell in love with these ladies and their amazing men.
This book did not have the crazy over the top antics that the first three standalones did in this series. Yet, it worked because we had two best friends get a second chance at love. The flashbacks were a nice bonus as it allowed us to see Fiona and Deacon as children to understand the depth of not only their friendship but also how their love grew. In hindsight, It had always been there, they just didn't see it.
Fee. I loved this girl since we first met her in the series-- to be fair it was after Daphne and her became friends. She is strong, and fearless. There is a sort of fire in her that makes her lovable. And speaking of love, how she loved Deacon, "Around the world and back again." And Deacon, sweet holy Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and Gabriel. He was hotter than a billy goat's butt in a pepper patch. Love when a guy can balance caveman and sweet. Add in his dirty mouth and the way he loves his Fee, "To Jupiter and back again" and it was game over. I was in love with them. Together they were steam personified. My Ipad was melting.
I cannot wait to see what this amazing author is going to write next. I am sure it will be amazing because I am not sure this author can write rubbish.
March 7, 2018
Jessica Prince brings us back to the world of "Girl Talk" for one last adventure. This was the perfect book to end this series and it makes me sad to say goodbye to these ladies. Jessica Prince has been my go to author for a few years now and I can't remember a single time where I didn't fall in love with her imaginary world.
In this book we meet Deacon and Fiona. These two have known each other since childhood and there love story really resonated with me. I absolutely love childhood friends to lovers stories, theirs just something about having a history with someone and them becoming your soulmate!
These two just have never had good timing when it comes to there love story. Well the time has finally come for them and I absolutely loved the journey we get to experience.
Jessica's characters are so real and down to earth. I love the dynamics that Jessica presents us with by introducing memorable extended family members and friends. They are such an integral part of the story line.
This book has a little bit of everything, its a must read! If you have not read the whole series, then start from the beginning! You will not regret a single minute you spend with the ladies of Girl Talk!
In this book we meet Deacon and Fiona. These two have known each other since childhood and there love story really resonated with me. I absolutely love childhood friends to lovers stories, theirs just something about having a history with someone and them becoming your soulmate!
These two just have never had good timing when it comes to there love story. Well the time has finally come for them and I absolutely loved the journey we get to experience.
Jessica's characters are so real and down to earth. I love the dynamics that Jessica presents us with by introducing memorable extended family members and friends. They are such an integral part of the story line.
This book has a little bit of everything, its a must read! If you have not read the whole series, then start from the beginning! You will not regret a single minute you spend with the ladies of Girl Talk!
March 12, 2018
What do I do when I suffer from a bout of insomnia? I read an entire book written by Jessica. But do you know what happened? I couldn’t get to sleep until I was done reading the entire book. This 5 star story had me reading it in one sitting.
This is about Deacon and Fiona who have been best friends to not being anything. Then they got a second chance to be together and admit their feelings. It’s how they get there that made it quite interesting.
This is was such an amazing story, one that I couldn’t seem to want to put down for very long. It was lighthearted and very entertaining. The bantering between these 2 was funny at times. He was all alpha on her fiery attitude. I loved the characters very much. They had some serious chemistry going on. There were a few scene that were scorching hot. Bottomline is this is a must read.
It can safely be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading this series in order for a more pleasant experience. Told in a dual POV with an HEA. I highly recommend this story.
March 3, 2018
Have you ever read a series by a single author featuring different branches of different “families”? That even though each can be read as a stand-alone, they add another delicious layer to the family tree (Hey wait, trees don’t have layers…) to the multilayered cake called life? A series where you get little glances of future characters and you think “hmmm, he sounds intriguing – I will have to remember him”? Well Jessica Prince writes JUST LIKE THAT.
Charming Fiona is the 4th book in the Girl Talk Series and I am not sure that I actually have a favorite in the series, I would have to go back and read each one again… BUT - Deacon, Deacon is dreamy and swoon worthy and patient and kind and well you really should read this to see for yourself. Oh and Fiona is just a bad*** who I would want to be friends with in real life.
This delightful story is told in dual POV with present and flashback scenes that fill in all the details. It has love and friendship and family and revelations about being your authentic self. At times it made me emotional and wanting to reconnect with my best childhood friend. Other times I was laughing out loud. It was the perfect blend for me.
I absolutely recommend this book, this series and anything this author writes.
Charming Fiona is the 4th book in the Girl Talk Series and I am not sure that I actually have a favorite in the series, I would have to go back and read each one again… BUT - Deacon, Deacon is dreamy and swoon worthy and patient and kind and well you really should read this to see for yourself. Oh and Fiona is just a bad*** who I would want to be friends with in real life.
This delightful story is told in dual POV with present and flashback scenes that fill in all the details. It has love and friendship and family and revelations about being your authentic self. At times it made me emotional and wanting to reconnect with my best childhood friend. Other times I was laughing out loud. It was the perfect blend for me.
I absolutely recommend this book, this series and anything this author writes.
March 3, 2018
I DON’T WANT THIS SERIES TO BE OVER! The women of Girl Talk are amazing, strong, supportive and I feel like I’ve bonded with them...I may have to go back for re-reads just so I don’t miss them too much.
Cheese and rice, every time Jessica Prince writes a new book with a new couple, I swear they become my new fave...at least until the next one! And holy freaking hotness, Deacon turned out to be one very sexy alpha *fan required*.
Once upon a time, Deacon was Fiona’s best friend and then she’d fallen for his brother. After the relationship with his brother ended, years of no longer having Deacon in her life had passed, and the realization of who she’d loved all along, Fiona discovers that true love doesn’t wait around for you to figure out your mistakes. She wants her best friend back, hell, she wants way more than that, but just having Deacon back in her life is a start. You’ll have to read it to discover the rest of this smartly written, incredibly enjoyable story that includes some interesting family dynamics, forgiveness, friendship, and a whole lot of fun with the women of Girl Talk!
Cheese and rice, every time Jessica Prince writes a new book with a new couple, I swear they become my new fave...at least until the next one! And holy freaking hotness, Deacon turned out to be one very sexy alpha *fan required*.
Once upon a time, Deacon was Fiona’s best friend and then she’d fallen for his brother. After the relationship with his brother ended, years of no longer having Deacon in her life had passed, and the realization of who she’d loved all along, Fiona discovers that true love doesn’t wait around for you to figure out your mistakes. She wants her best friend back, hell, she wants way more than that, but just having Deacon back in her life is a start. You’ll have to read it to discover the rest of this smartly written, incredibly enjoyable story that includes some interesting family dynamics, forgiveness, friendship, and a whole lot of fun with the women of Girl Talk!
March 7, 2018
Charming Fiona is book four in the girl talk standalone series. This is the story of Fiona and Deacon. I was intrigued by Deacon's black sheep of the family character since Seducing Lola and was really looking forward to his story after the glimpses in Enticing Daphne. If you love a strong determined alpha male who has been in love with his childhood best friend for years than Deacon is your man. This book had everything I have come to love and expect from Jessica prince, hysterical, loving friendship packed moments as well as intense steamy scenes and Deacon does not disappoint in bringing the steamy to an all time high. This story also provided intense life threatening drama to a beloved character that had me at the end of my seat hoping for a happy ending. It also provided lots of family drama that I was anticipating and and ate up with a vengeance. My favorite part though was the epilogue without giving to much a way it was the perfect ending that these amazingly beloved characters deserved.
March 3, 2018
Cheese and rice, every time Jessica Prince writes a new book with a new couple, I swear they become my new fave...at least until the next one! And holy freaking hotness, Deacon turned out to be one very sexy alpha *fan required*.
Once upon a time, Deacon was Fiona’s best friend and then she’d fallen for his brother. After the relationship with his brother ended, years of no longer having Deacon in her life had passed, and the realization of who she’d loved all along, Fiona discovers that true love doesn’t wait around for you to figure out your mistakes. She wants her best friend back, hell, she wants way more than that, but just having Deacon back in her life is a start. You’ll have to read it to discover the rest of this smartly written, incredibly enjoyable story that includes some interesting family dynamics, forgiveness, friendship, and a whole lot of fun with the women of Girl Talk!
Once upon a time, Deacon was Fiona’s best friend and then she’d fallen for his brother. After the relationship with his brother ended, years of no longer having Deacon in her life had passed, and the realization of who she’d loved all along, Fiona discovers that true love doesn’t wait around for you to figure out your mistakes. She wants her best friend back, hell, she wants way more than that, but just having Deacon back in her life is a start. You’ll have to read it to discover the rest of this smartly written, incredibly enjoyable story that includes some interesting family dynamics, forgiveness, friendship, and a whole lot of fun with the women of Girl Talk!
March 7, 2018
Is it bad that I feel like I'm a losing friends now that this series is over?! I'm going to miss the Girl Talk ladies and the alpha men who put up with their shenanigans!
Now I don't know about anyone else but I didn't like Fiona at the beginning of the series when we meet her. She just rubs me the wrong way. However in this novel we get to see a different side of her altogether. She is more down to earth and comes to her sense with Deacon.
I'm not a fan of second chance romances, so I was reluctant to give this a try. Yet this storyline is so much more. It isn't really a second chance as so much as the first for these two.
Deacon lives up to his true alpha material at makes all the ladies wish for this hunk. The way he worships Fee will make anyone swoon.
I love these characters and will miss all the fun!
**Review by Sallie**
Now I don't know about anyone else but I didn't like Fiona at the beginning of the series when we meet her. She just rubs me the wrong way. However in this novel we get to see a different side of her altogether. She is more down to earth and comes to her sense with Deacon.
I'm not a fan of second chance romances, so I was reluctant to give this a try. Yet this storyline is so much more. It isn't really a second chance as so much as the first for these two.
Deacon lives up to his true alpha material at makes all the ladies wish for this hunk. The way he worships Fee will make anyone swoon.
I love these characters and will miss all the fun!
**Review by Sallie**
March 16, 2018
I have loved this series! The fun filled friendship of the ladies and the swoony men they fell for.
I was excited for Fionnas book. She started as "the ex" but soon became one of the girls.
A sweet, funny childhood best friends to lovers story.
Deacon always loved her but misunderstandings and him hiding his feelings kept him on the sidelines. He was always the one for Fiona she just had to get out of her head and follow her heart.
Once together they were HOT!! An friendship bloomed to love.
I usually don't like a book that goes back and forth in time but this one was done in a way I enjoyed, a chapter here and there nothing that gave me whiplash. It was perfect to give me their history.
I always enjoy Jessica Prince's books and can't wait to read the next series.
I was excited for Fionnas book. She started as "the ex" but soon became one of the girls.
A sweet, funny childhood best friends to lovers story.
Deacon always loved her but misunderstandings and him hiding his feelings kept him on the sidelines. He was always the one for Fiona she just had to get out of her head and follow her heart.
Once together they were HOT!! An friendship bloomed to love.
I usually don't like a book that goes back and forth in time but this one was done in a way I enjoyed, a chapter here and there nothing that gave me whiplash. It was perfect to give me their history.
I always enjoy Jessica Prince's books and can't wait to read the next series.
March 7, 2018
Oh how much I love the Girl Talk series and everything Jessica Prince has brought with her words. Fiona's and Deacon's story was IT for me! I was on a huge emotional binge with this book! Excited and full of angst about how these two would come together again. They loved each other a long time ago and now in present time, Fiona is letting her fears come between what love was and what love is. Deacon tries his hardest to get through those walls.
The girls in this series have the best attitude in life. They take charge and will get what they want. The men are hot and alpha! Once they get their sights on you, there is no letting go. Charming Fiona was a great story to be in this series! I definitely recommend this book <3
The girls in this series have the best attitude in life. They take charge and will get what they want. The men are hot and alpha! Once they get their sights on you, there is no letting go. Charming Fiona was a great story to be in this series! I definitely recommend this book <3
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