Audiobook Review: Bayou Sweetheart by Lexi Blake

Author: Lexi Blake

Narrator: Jessica Almasy

Title: Bayou Sweetheart

Series: Butterfly Bayou #5

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Format: Audiobook

Published: July 26, 2022

Where I got It: Borrowed from library

Summary: 

After leaving the military, Major Blanchard moved to Papillon, Louisiana, to be with his aging father, where he's taken a deputy position with the sheriff’s department. Now that he’s settling into life on the bayou, he’s trying out the dating scene. Every single woman in town seems to be pining after the handsome newcomer. But so far, nothing’s worked out, and he’s had some spectacularly bad dates. Major’s getting ready to give up on love when a new lady roars into town to film a movie and turns his world upside down.

Actress Brynn Pearson is trying to make a successful transition from child star to leading lady. Now that she’s landed her first lead in a major film, nothing can stop her. She's committed to focusing solely on her work, so romance is the last thing she needs—too bad she can’t get her mind off the dreamy deputy she keeps running into. He’s gorgeous, and something about him makes her feel safe. As Brynn’s feelings for Major deepen, she starts to wonder if maybe there’s more to life than her career.

When a family crisis throws Major’s life into a tailspin, he turns to Brynn for support, and hopes their budding relationship will shine brighter than Hollywood lights.

Review:

Yayyy! Back to Papillon! I love this town. I love these people. 

Here we have the sheriff and the actress. They find love but is it really meant to be? Major (yes that is his first name) returned home to take care of his aging father and he accepted the deputy position. He's dabbled in the dating scene but no one seems to stick. He's about to give up on love when Brynn comes to town in her first lead in a major film. She is trying to transition from a child star to a leading lady. Romance is the last thing she wants but she can't get her mind off of Major after she saves him. 

Major and Brynn are sooo sooo sweet. I loved, loved, LOVED their meet-cute. Adoraaaablllleeee.

But yesss, they both love their families so much. This made me so sad especially with Major's papa. Dementia/Alzheimer's is tragic. I felt so bad for Brynn especially when we learn the backstory of why/how she was put into the limelight as a kid. Like I get it, but man.....being a kid in that industry isn't great. 

Loved seeing old couples make appearances but I do think this would do okay as a standalone. You won't know the backstory but it does fine. The author gives you enough. 

There is a big fight between Brynn and Major but it made sense and it was resolved easily enough. I do wish we would've seen a touch more of their rekindling or more of the epilogue. Sure there is one more book so we might get to see these guys and the aftermath. We shall see. 

I did the narration this time around...but tbf....reading the text is just as enjoyable. The narrator is great. Her voices are perfect for everyone. 

All-in-all, I did really enjoy this. Loved our H/h and their meet-cute. This was funny and heartwarming and made me tear up. All the feels. The narrator was good. I do wish there was a touch more at the end. I'll give this 4 stars. 

 

ONE WORD SUMMARY: Adorable 

Challenge(s):

- Audiobook #38

- Library Love #21

- Romance Reading Challenge #22 (Small town)