Take a Hint, Dani Brown

Talia Hibbert's romances are quite enjoyable and funny. This second installment in the Brown Sisters series is an easy, fun read with a very likable love interest. Even though the main character, Dani, is frustrating as a character, I really liked reading this book.

Dani Brown doesn't do romance, but she is all in for a purely physical relationship with ruggedly handsome Zafir, a former rugby player who currently serves as the security guard at the university at which she teaches. The two begin a “fake relationship” for publicity purposes in order to help get Zaf's foundation off the ground. Zaf is a romantic who hopes he can break through Dani's tough shell.

Dani has many hang ups about romance and relationships. Some are warranted and some seem a bit of an overreaction to events in her past. Her denial of her own feelings is frustrating for the reader. Zaf, on the other hand, is completely open to love and is very patient with Dani. He is an extremely likable character.

The sex in this book is quite steamy, so the reader should be prepared for that. The romance is sweet when the main character allows it to be. The conflict toward the end, which is a staple of all romances, feels really unnecessary. I found myself quite annoyed by Dani's behavior.

Overall, I enjoyed the book. There are elements of it that I find frustrating, but the reading experience was pleasurable.