Sterling Fight

Sterling Falls, Book 5

By: L.B. Dunbar

Narrated by: Ryan West, Erin Mallon

These former friends might be faking their engagement, but revealed crushes prove there might not be anything fictional about their arrangement.

In college, I often saw Judd Sylver in the library. He was a cool, broody type of guy who reminded me of a deeply tortured soul who might write poetry. He was very different from the boy I met in third grade on National Make a New Friend Day when I passed him a note, asking if he wanted to be my new friend: Check yes or no. (I’m a bit obsessed with calendar days). He was also vastly different from the young man who stood me up after I asked him to his prom.

Twenty years later, I can let bygones be bygones, especially when he rescues me from a bad date.Then I witness him breaking up with his girlfriend, which resulted in a sticky coffee drink on his chiseled cheeks and ice cubes on his fine-fitting jeans.

I offered him a napkin.Hey, once a friend, always a friend, right? *insert sarcasm*

However, Judd takes us to the next level at my mother’s garden party, where a misunderstanding occurs with a teeny tiny slip of the tongue and a precious ring on my finger.

And suddenly, I’m Judd’s fiancée. Fake or not, things are about to get a little too real with my old friend.

©2025 L.B. Dunbar (P)2025 L.B. Dunbar

Great addition to the series

It was great being back in Sterling Falls and I couldn’t wait to read Genie Webster and Judd Sylver’s friends to lovers story.

I love L. B. Dunbar writing style as her characters are engaging and so easy to relate to.

From the first chapter, I was invested in the story. This is a beautifully written, witty, emotional story that ticked all the boxes for me.

There are equal amounts of passion, romance, and some angst in this story which had me tearing up and smiling, sometimes at the same time.

Their journey was not without its ups and downs, but it was worth it in the end.

Narrated by Ryan West and Erin Mallon who did a brilliant job in their narration. They brought all the drama, passion and romance out . Their performances did justice to the wonderful story and the characters created.

Yummy

Sterling Fight is a grump/sunshine second chance romance. I like this book a lot, I like that Judd is so die hard for Genie and she brightens up his life.

This is the Sterling Falls series book 5. I like that this a long series and we get to hear about the past characters. I like that the family has each others back and that accepted Genie so easily. I really like the epilogue, it was so awesome. This book has plenty of steamy moments, rabbits have nothing

Ryan West & Erin Mallon were absolutely fantastic with this book. ZI really like this pair together, they seem to compliment each other.

Oh my heart!

Erin Mallon and Ryan West were dreamy casting for Genie and Judd! The queen of romcom was amazing as the vivacious, compassionate, and adorkable Genie. Ryan’s portrayal of the angsty, romantic AF, dirty-talking boxer was everything. These two ripped my heart out and melted it back together with their phenomenal performances of this wonderful love story.

Great Series

Judd and Genie have known each other since they were 10 and 8. He never acted on his feelings and the one time he was going to was interrupted. I liked how she asked in notes to check yes or no. She's back in town and things happen and he tells her mother that they're engaged. He has ten days to convince her to stay. Will things work out this time? Listening to Ryan West and Erin Mallon bring Judd and Genie to life was wonderful. I'm looking forward to the next sibling's story.

There's Healing in Love

Wow! This is another wonderfully written book in the Sterling Falls series. I literally couldn't stop listening once I started. Erin Mallon and Ryan West nailed their performance. I could truly feel all the emotions of Judd and Genie. Judd and Genie reconnect after over 20 years apart and realize nothing from their youth was as it seemed. So many missed chances and hurts have these two doing a lot of second guessing. I love how they build a friendship that turns to something so deep and meaningful. These two have a lot of family baggage but find strength in each other and their bond. What a journey to love these two have had only to realize it was always them. This book is full of drama, emotional depth and heat. Love catching up with the Sylver family and friends. Truly a fantastic book and series I highly recommend.
I was sent a free audiobook from HCB and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.