Sweet Talk

by Ashley Hastings

Casey is all work and no play. Since the death of the man who raised her, she’s thrown herself into establishing her new bakery and doesn’t have time to waste on playful pursuits. She’s all business.

Cade doesn’t do relationships. As an attorney, he’s tasked with helping Casey fulfill her uncle’s dying request. Too bad all he wants to do is sample her sweet treats.

What happens when the guy with the guarded heart falls for the girl he can’t have?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

211 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 23, 2019

About the author

Ashley Hastings latest book is The Art of Ghosting. She writes new adult, romantic fiction with a dash of suspense and a liberal sprinkling of humor.

A lifelong Southerner, Ashley creates quirky characters in a small-town setting. When she’s not busy plotting her next book, Ashley is collecting cats and planning a future as a crazy cat lady.

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Reviews

[Leo (Queen of the Rants and Spoilers)]

Oh goody! Just another whore of a man paired with the stupid virgin, a pathetic weak ass virgin who nipples get hard, feels tingling between her legs in the presence of the whore who had a girl hanging out on his hips. I’m sure he would have slept with said girl if he hadn’t rescue the almost naked, hardening nipples and tingling va jay jay, heroine. Just another book and day in the life of more pathetic authors. Yay! I could die so happy now!

What the hell did I do to deserve such of amazing books?

[Peppersaltchills · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay so I thought I would really like this story but there was too much cliche and I thought that maybe something different will happen but as pages turned I couldn't bear the obvious storyline where everything happens in an instant. I mean a little cliche is fine but not the whole plot.

[Treasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating Rollercoaster Ride!❤
Captivating read that pulled at my heartstrings throughout the storyline but really made me fight back tears at the end. A few unexpected twists that had me doing a retake making sure I was reading the words that put an amazing spin on this story that hit with an impact. A perfect way of shaking things up and getting me turning the pages a whole lot faster. I especially like the twist with the deceased uncle that really set the course for the entirety of the amazing read. Hot chemistry, cute, exciting engrossing twists, a myriad of emotions and a sweet ending. A read well worth reading that I enjoyed very much.

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

When grieving niece, Casey, meets new in town lawyer, Cade, it's not exactly love at first sight. It is, however, a funny but awkward meet-cute, and sets the tone for their soon to develop relationship.

It turns out Cade is the lawyer her uncle hired to execute his estate and his bucket list for her. And when the bucket list, via lots of tearjerking letters, urges Casey out of her box, Cade is just the man to go along for the ride.

Sweet Talk is more than I had been expecting. It's more than a tad emotional, and Casey and Cade are a fabulous couple. I love their journey, and I especially love that it's her uncle's letters that brought them together. So freakin swoony!

ARC via author for an honest review.

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[MJM · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book by Ashley Hastings and I am addicted already. I love that each of the four books could be read in isolation but also that they are connected with their fabulous and realistic characters and location. Casey has grown up loving her Great Uncle Bob who took her in when she was a tiny tot devoted his life to her. He had a fish and tackle shop which, as she grew, she helped him with. But he sadly died and now she is setting the shop up as Sweet Treats as she loves to cook and is trying to make this her employment. One early,and I mean very early, morning she accidentally gets locked out and in need of clothes whilst being 'attacked' by a rather large pig! What a way to start the day! To her rescue comes a very attractive man with a 'slapper'crawling up his arm which doesn't impress Casey. But the man, seems determined to help besides the fact that he can't keep his eyes off of her delicious curves. Then she is rescued really by the local cop who is well acquainted with the pig. Later that day,having dumped the 'slapper'the hunk returns but this time in the guise of her great Uncle Bob's solicitor/lawyer. He has several letters to give her and each one is for Casey to do one of her Uncle's bucket list wishes with the solicitor! She's not going to mind and neither does he. But her lets her know that he only does one night stands and is NOT into relationships [he has given 'advice' to his 'brother' to even dump his girlfriend because she won't give up her v-card to the brother!!!! Expect to get irritated by anyone stopping you from reading this book as it is compulsive reading with a terrific storyline, plenty of over the top passion, plenty of OMG romance as well as some angst and feelings of betrayal as well as hope and a HEA. I look forward to Ashley's next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. MOST DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED!!

[Jessica CW · Rating 5 out of 5]

One naughty pig, a dumpster, and a torn shirt all wrapped up for a meet cute with a newcomer to town... a very cute one at that. Cade also turned out to be the lawyer who'd deliver letters from her past uncle who raised her.

This story is a sweet with a splash of steamy story about building a life post death of the parent you were raised by. It's a story about finding the right one even if they didn't really do relationships or happened to know your ex.

I loved the letters and the epilogue was cute all though I suspected from the start since he was an integral part of the whole process. I just wish I could have seen more from Cade and Casey.

It was nice to see Darby again, I do hope that Lucy and Grayson, and Maxwell and his lady all show up again with updates about them.

Cannot wait for what comes next.

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

[Donise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book by Ms. Hastings that is set in the town of Peacock. It stars a young, grieving, energetic baker named Casey; a new to town, sexy, lawyer named Cade; and an intriguing stack of letters left by Casey's recently deceased and much beloved Uncle Bob. The first meeting between Casey and Cade was so funny thanks to Tulip the pig and her trapping Casey on a dumpster for Cade to rescue. Cade then gives Casey a letter that was left at the law firm he has taken over from her Uncle Bob. The letter informs Casey that this is the first letters of several that her uncle wrote while he was dying. They are his bucket list and he wants Casey to fulfill all his items while taking his ashes along so that he can participate, also and with the help of the attorney. So begins the adventure and courtship of Casey and Cade. Between her bakery taking off and becoming a huge success way before she planned and fulfilling all of her Uncle Bob's wishes, Casey will learn to finish grieving, learn how to have fun, learn to run a successful business and learn to open her heart to love. Cade will learn to stop being a one night stand kind of guy and realize that it might not be so bad to give your heart to one special person. I really did not want this book to end and I hope that there will be many more books involving the people of Peacock.

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

[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Casey is a young woman who never takes time to be young, as she spends all of her time establishing her bakery after her Uncle Bob (the man who raised her), passed away. The man she was dating at the time didn't even understand why she was so busy, and along with other things, he broke up with her. That left her open to the new attorney in town, Cade, and their first meeting had me rolling in laughter. After that, they became friends, though he wanted to sleep with her, because they had some serious chemistry, however, he doesn't do relationships ever. But they ended up spending a lot of time together when her uncle left instructions for her with letters, his bucket list if you will, so it wasn't long before that chemistry was taking over. They enjoyed some sexy times that lit the sheets on fire, and both of them even caught feelings, which had Cade deciding to take the plunge with her to exclusively date but it brought on some real push & pull moments. Sweet Talk was an adorable story that had me laughing throughout, as the small town charm really shone through. The cast of secondaries were entertaining whether they were of the 2 or 4 legged variety. And there was even some angst when a twist or two had me dropping f-bombs, but luckily, one of those secondaries really had a good head on their shoulders. Anyway, if you want to read a great story full of sweetness, humor, and sexiness, then one click this baby! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bucket List Journey Of Love
by Korkoi

It is a well written emotionally deep romance, where a young lady who has been sheltered her entire life, is able to teach a playboy about love, whilst he teaches about how to balance her life between work and having fun. They embark on an adventure filled with fun, entertainment, and trials, but also find their happy ending through it all. I have read a few books from this author and I really enjoyed the journey taken with each new book. I will happily receive this book as a must read.

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

[Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, Cade and Casey’s story was just perfect! You have your dirty and sexy moments that you expect from Ashley Hastings characters but with this one you also have added emotions like grieving. I wish I had an Uncle Bob. It was great seeing Cade and Casey’s relationship develop and watch them fall in love. Their first meeting was explosive and I could sense their chemistry right from the start. And boy did the ending just have me crying and laughing at Uncle Bob’s scheming. I hope there are more stories coming from Peacock.

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

[Shelly Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read every book in the series but this was definitely my favorite!
Oh, Cade...

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was very sweet, fun, cute and delightfully enjoyable. Casey and Cade's story will have you quickly swept up into it and actively rooting for this couple. I liked Casey so much. She was such a spunky character. I also liked Cade but I found his "No Relationship" attitude and advise to be really annoying and frustrating at times. The whole premise behind this book was clever and moving. With lots of humor, great chemistry, heat, heart and drama, you will find yourself scrounging every spare minute you can find to keep reading. This is my honest, voluntary review.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Casey has lost her Uncle Bob who raised her and now he wants her to complete his bucket list. She owns the bakery in town and is working hard to make it a success she has no time for relationships. Enter Cade the new attorney in town and her late uncle's attorney and he is somewhat of a playboy who only does one-night stands only which Casey has no interest in him or his one-night stands. Cade can't get Casey out of his mind if he could just come up a way to convince her to go out with him.

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

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was heartwarming in its entirety. It was a lovely story of love and the importance of family. This is one you will want to read again and again. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.

[Isha Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Talk is an intoxication worth biting into. Hastings finds humor in the unpleasant, yet she never misses the chance to impart a smidge of wisdom here or a pinch of heart there. From teardrops to belly laughs, Cade and Casey are meant to be savored like a fine wine. Little by little their hearts become our looking glass. Stand too far back and you'll miss the show. Look too closely and you'll bruise your heart. Sugar and spice work well together, if you know how to use the right blend.

[Lisette Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first time reading a book from Ashley Hastings and I will definitely read more from her.
As the title suggests, this book was sweet to the core of it. It was a cute love story set in an adorable small town. I loved the message behind it, make sure to have fun in life before it's too late!
There were a couple of twists which could have been explored more. I am not sure I would have handled things the same way Casey did, but it was still a great sweet love story and I highly recommend it.

[Mawgan Dipple · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the fourth book in this series following casey the girl who runs the bakery. Following the hard events of losing the only true person in her life, Casey tried to piece her life back together. Meeting cade was interesting to say the least as the followed the letters from the past to bring about their future. A few twists along the tale along with moments of fun and joy made this book another great read. Sadness at Casey's loss but happiness at the new prospects to come. I truly enjoyed this book and love this series so far.

[Jacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Talk is an amazing romance novel that tells the story of Casey and Cade. If you've read Ashley's other books, you have already had a glance of this sweet couple and I was SO excited to get their story!
I absolutely loved Casey. I loved her determination and her desire to be strong and independent- ready to carve her own path. I fell in love with Cade almost instantly because of how much he cared and how he wanted to support Casey- not overshadow her. They were game changers for each other, something they both knew but fought against.
Watching the relationship between the two of them develop was perfection and my only disappointment is that there wasn't even more!
I also appreciate that we get a glimpse of some previous characters (especially Darby!) and I found myself adoring Uncle Bob completely! Everyone deserves an Uncle Bob in their life!
I can't wait to see what we get next and I hope that we continue to get peeks at Casey and Cade (And Tulip!)

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely story, about Casey and Cade. Casey has taken over her Uncle’s bait and tackle shop, after his death and changed it into a bakery. Cade is a lawyer who has moved into the small town and taken over the law practice which has been given a special task by Casey’s Uncle Bob.

Cade has to hand over letters to Casey which her Uncle wrote on his deathbed, each one something he wanted on his bucket list but left it too late, so he is handing that list over to Casey, one by one!

Although, Uncle Bob was not a silly man and he had an underlying reason for asking Cade to be his lawyer and deal with the letters! Can Uncle Bob’s secret plan work, or will Casey and Cade have plans of their own!

[Ritu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Casey owns her own bakery shop. She's mourning the loss of her uncle, who raised her. Cade is a lawyer, who helps her with her uncle's last wishes. This book has humor, romance, and the unexpected. Very good book, well written!

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

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This small-town romance is about bakery owner Casey and new-to-town attorney Cade. After Casey’s beloved uncle passed away, she gained ownership of their beloved bait shop and bakery. Although successful and happy, Casey doesn’t realize some of the things that she is missing out on until Cade walks into her life with letters from her uncle wanting her to do various things as part of his “bucket list.” Casey doesn’t take time to stop and play very often and Cade doesn’t do relationships, yet once they are thrown together to carry out her uncle’s wishes, they find themselves wanting much more.

Sweet Talk is my first novel by Ashley Hastings and I really enjoyed her unique storyline about her uncle’s death and his last wishes of wanting her to experience such fantastic things. Way to go Uncle Bob for leaving Casey such a wonderful way to mourn and move on with her life!

Despite being a virgin at her age, Casey was a very realistic and relatable character, although I must say I found her to be very forgiving of things I would struggle with. Nevertheless, I liked her and loved the instant chemistry between her and Cade. I was raised by my Dad so it’s a bit different from her relationship with Uncle Bob, however, I easily related to the life of being raised without a maternal figure and the challenges for the man!

This novel is romantic, sexy, witty, and has some amazing dates and experiences within it. My only criticism at all is that I feel as if I’ve read quite a few novels about a young, single woman that has either inherited or purchased a small-town, family-owned bakery lately. Perhaps it’s just a popular topic of the times! Regardless, this was a quick, sweet read that I’m sure fans of contemporary romance will enjoy!

*Thanks to Forever Write PR for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

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[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Casey has recently lost her Uncle Bob, the only family she has left, and the man that raised her. After spending the last few years taking care of Uncle Bob while the cancer took over all she's left with is his bait & tackle shop that she has decided to turn into a bakery, but Bob has left Casey with one last piece of him.

After unexpectedly meeting Cade, Casey finds out that he is actually Uncle Bob's lawyer and that he's left a series of letters for Casey to read after his death. Now Cade will be taking Casey on a few adventures per Bob's request to complete his after death bucket list.

I absolutely love Uncle Bob, I cried with his very last letter. What a clever little schemer he turned out to be. We would all be so lucky to have and Uncle Bob in our lives.

[Melanie Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahley is becoming one of my favorite authors. Every book is better than the last. I couldn't get enough of this one. I was hooked from the very first page to the last. It was so good I didn't want it to end. Beautiful story and really great writing.

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

[Cindy Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this small town romance!
I couldn’t put it down! It had a great storyline and fantastic characters! It was full of humor, drama, great chemistry and outstanding romance! Casey and Cade were great together! I loved their journey to their relationship! It was wonderful!

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

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I genuinely love the story and characters, the whole book is funny and emotional. My one issue is that the two protagonists quickly bounce back and forth in what they want. While reading it I put my iPad down and yelled "just pick already!" but it does add to the buildup.

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

[Maja]

This was my first read from this author and I have to admit it was hilarious. Very funny beginning that pulls you into the story immediately. I liked it
The story follows Casey, who owns a bakery and Cade who, the first they meet, saves Casey...from a pig.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Messy Bun Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved watching Casey & Cade find their HEA. Neither was looking for (or even wanting) a relationship, but watching them give into their feelings and falling in love was so wonderful! I wish there had been more!

[Marilyn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Casey was left on her uncles door step when a baby and became her only family. They became close as the only family each had. When he died she wanted to turn his shop into a bakery in his honor. One day Cade comes to town and meets Casey in an unusual way but she finds out that he’s there to carry out her uncles last wishes in his will. Her uncle fit a bucket list and wanted Casey and Cade to do it together. Will working together bring them closer even though neither does has time for relationships?

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

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title says it all! A wonderful small town romance! Entertaining characters and lovely story premise!

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[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. Casey was devastated when her uncle Bob died, he left letters with his lawyer Cade and he was to take it to Casey. While reading this book it was hot and steamy plus, I needed tissues, it was worth it.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.

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