Getting Friendly

Never Just Friends, Book 3

By: Saxon James

Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Kirt Graves

Leon

When I'm looking for a hookup, I want three things: big, thick, and rough. So it doesn't make sense that I can't get my new hire out of my head. He's a tiny guy with big ideas...and he's my apprentice, which means he's completely off-limits. But he's already under my skin. And for the first time with any guy, I don't think I can hold my own against him. Physically, yes. Emotionally, no.

Auggie makes me weak.

Auggie

Growing up, I always wanted to go into the family business and follow in Dad's footsteps. Until in my senior year of high school when he told me to find a new dream. No one would let a small, clumsy guy like me on a construction site. And after trying and failing for years, I was starting to believe him.

Then LJ Constructions calls me for an interview, and when I meet Leon, he becomes my new dream. He's hot as hell, self-made, and instead of putting me down, he sees what I've always seen in myself. But I'm not dumb enough to throw away this one chance, not even for him. Not even if I really, really want to.

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Saxon James (P)2021 Tantor

Love LOVE these guys

I love these characters. Love the fumbling and uncertainty. Love the nervousness giving way in fits and starts to confidence. They read as very real people. Makes the feelings so relatable.
Casting of these narrators for their respective characters was a good fit.
This one goes in the Feel Good and Listen Again categories for me.

Good story. Good narration.

I started this series because I like the narrators. The story is sweet and sappy with charming characters. There isn't much character development though. I actually took it a bit personally that the klutzy main character is relegated to administrative jobs. There is a reason why some people are accident prone. I am one of those people. I have sinus issues. I am not always klutzy. I was actually a college athlete. I think I would have enjoyed the resolution of this story more if the author explored why Auggie has issues rather than just using his idiosyncrasy as a way to build a connection to Leon. The premise didn't quite work for me.

The romance in the story was pleasant, and the narration was performed well by both Kirt Graves and Alexander Cendese.

Leon and Auggie.

I’m loving this series! I’m so happy Leon found his forever love. Auggie is a sweetheart. On to the next book in the series which I realize is the last one. So sad it’s coming to an end.

Big and bold meets short and awkward

Not the same feels as books 1 and 2, but enjoyable. Book three has an outsider. I thought that was interesting. And poor Piper is still giving bad advice.

They were so cute!!

Auggie is my absolute spirit animal! I love him so much!! He’s one of those people that wiggles their way into other people’s lives! And they all love him for it! This was my favorite from the series so far!