New Release & Romance Book Review!! ~ Something to Talk About by Tory Baker

Title: Something to Talk About
Series: Undercover Lovers Series Book 1
Author: Tory Baker
Release: January 12, 2025
Genre/Tropes: Small Town; Divorced heroine; New girl in town; He falls first; Shy heroine; Neighbors to lovers; Gentle giant
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220921002-something-to-talk-about
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/something-to-talk-about-undercover-lovers-book-1-by-tory-baker
Cover Design: Yoly with Cormar Covers

Series Blurb:

Welcome to Undercover Lovers—the series where passion runs deep. Each hero is fearless in the pursuit of their hearts’ desires, embracing the challenges that come with their intense feelings. The bigger the challenge, the harder they fall. With each book, you’ll find a new romance that will sweep you off your feet, proving that love can conquer all. If you’re a fan of Tory’s signature style, you’re in for a treat. Expect overprotective heroes who love their heroines with a fierceness that’s all-consuming.

Blurb:

The moment Asher Fontaine’s gaze met hers, something deep within him stirred—something he hadn’t felt in years.

She wasn’t the kind of woman who needed him. She wasn’t the kind of woman who needed anyone, it seemed.

She doesn’t need a man like him—someone who keeps his distance, hiding behind his career and a past of his own. But the more he watches her, the more he craves the warmth she unknowingly offers.

What he isn’t expecting is the pull he has toward her sweet, soft smiles she offers and the way she moves with a quiet strength, despite the sadness behind her eyes.

And now, for the first time in a long time, Asher’s wondering if he might be willing to change his ways.

I really enjoyed Asher and Lennon’s story. She’s been put through the ringer in life, putting her life on hold to raise her sister, a bad marriage and divorce. But finally, life throws her a break and that put her on the path to meeting Asher Fontaine. Asher is just what you want in a book boyfriend, he’s a sexy firefighter, a little bit grumpy, a protective brother, a sweet uncle and a good friend to everyone in his orbit.

When they meet, neither of them are looking for love but the connection is undeniable and jumps off the page.

One of the things I really appreciated about this story was how adult they both were about the issues in their lives, from her big issue to the reason they were both reticent about getting into new relationships. He’s accepting and protective, but he knows when to let Lennon handle her own life. And the rest of the guys? I love how willing they are to jump in to help her just because she’s important to Asher.

This was a fun story. It was sweet and really steamy in some places, and a really good start to a new series.

Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):

Amazon: https://amzn.to/429IOyV
Amazon Universal: https://mybook.to/somethingtalkabout_tb
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHS3P8RG
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DHS3P8RG
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DHS3P8RG
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DHS3P8RG

Author Bio:

Tory Baker is a mom of two teenagers and a dog mom to one wild and active Weimaraner, Remi. She lives in a small coastal town on the east coast of sunny Florida. Oftentimes you’ll find her outside soaking up the rays with at least three drinks surrounding her, a wandering imagination, and a notebook in hand where she’s jotting down a plot for her next story. She’s a lover of writing happily ever afters with Alpha heroes and sassy heroines.