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Erin Mallon
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Sebastian York
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My grandparents’ grumpy neighbor is as hot as the lethal Florida sun. And like the sun, he’s bad for me. My taste in men is the worst - just ask my ex and his restraining order.
What am I doing in Florida with my grandparents, you wonder? Well, my best friend is an octopus, and he needs a bigger tank. So, I took a job at an aquarium in the Sunshine State.
I didn’t expect that sexy, long-haired grump to try to buy my octopus for some nefarious purpose. Nor did I expect to make out with him during a late-night swim at the beach.
And the last thing I expected was to run into him on my first day, at my new job, where he’s my boss....
Note: This is a stand-alone, raunchy, slow-burning romantic comedy featuring a sun-phobic marine biologist, her scorching hot grump of a boss, and an octopus who likes to go on walks in his mobile tank. If any of the above is not your cup of tea, run far, far away. Otherwise, buckle in for a laugh-out-loud, feel-good ride.
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- Tllassus
- 04-22-22
Love Eccentric People
The narrators were on point which made this great. You have a FMC obsessed with octopuses, a MMC who loves his manatees, and love blossoms. Thrown in some vegan feasting, a little unintentional drug use, hippy dippy parents, a grandparent with anime porn watching fetish, another grandfather ready to shoot someone and a stalker ex-boyfriend and the hijinks that ensue make you laugh, the sexiness makes you go wow, and the love makes you go awe! Definitely worth the listen.
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- Juliet
- 10-14-22
Fun, truly laugh out loud, cute story
I really enjoyed this book. The narrations were great also. It was a fun light hearted story. Like nothing I have read before Can’t wait to read more of her books and see what the fun sisters get in to.
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- Ap2514
- 04-06-22
Hysterical!
This book had me laughing out loud from the beginning! There is such a quirky and lovable quality about Olive that just makes her irresistible. Her obsession with octopuses, and lack of interest in dolphins, makes her my favorite fictional marine biologist.
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- K.J.H.
- 06-20-22
Of Octopuses and Men
Absolutely hilarious from beginning to end. Couldn't ask for a better listen. Narration was excellent as well.
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- Tasha
- 04-12-22
All you never knew about sea creatures and LAUGHS!
This book was shockingly funny. So much knowledge all packed into a sexy rom com. Prepare to laugh out loud if you can get into the book. But if lots of sea life references aren’t your thing this might not tickle your funny bone as much.
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- Michelle Corley
- 04-30-22
Great Book!!
Being a Floridian not far from all the written action it was a wonderful read. The humor made me laugh out loud, which is rare for me!! Thank you for the good time!!
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- Julie
- 06-28-23
Fun story.
Not much depth or seriousness so it’s a nice light read for anyone looking for something to break up the monotony. The characters are quirky and cute.
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- Jennie @lostinbooklandia
- 04-06-22
Olive & Oliver!!! SOOOO CUTE!!!
I was so excited to read the next Hyman Sisters book by Misha Bell. Of Octopuses and Men was another laugh out loud, slow burn, romantic comedy that had me smiling and feeling happy throughout the whole book. This book was wild, so many quirky characters and full of lots of interesting facts about sea creature. Olive was just as funny as her sisters, but definitely more “normal” in her quirks. Her life revolves around her pet octopus, Beaky, she loves swimming as a mermaid and is obsessed with wearing sunscreen to reduce the chance of getting skin cancer. She clashes with her sexy neighbor, who turns out to be her new boss and his name is Oliver!! How funny is that!! Olive & Oliver!! Can this story get any sillier, LOL. Overall, this story was such a fun read and listen, I enjoyed every minute of it and the narration by Erin Mallon was just phenomenal. Erin did a great job portraying all these crazy, quirky characters, especially bringing Olive & Oliver to life. Let’s not forget Sebastian York’s narration of the epilogue as Oliver, *swoon*. I always look forward to the epilogues and getting a glimpse of the male POV. Cant wait to see what happen’s next with the Hyman sisters, or if Oliver’s brothers will get their story told.
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- carvanz
- 04-06-22
Quirky fun, plenty of steam
Audiobook: Narrators - Erin Mallon and Sebastian York
Ms. Mallon did a remarkable job of bringing to life Olive and her quirky sidekick, Beaky. I loved Beaky while reading this book, but listening to Ms. Mallon’s fun interpretation of how he would sound made this even more fun. The same can be said of any of the interactions with Olive, her family or her friend Fabio. I just couldn’t quit smiling. And laughing. And falling in love with Olive and Oliver. This has very little drama, lots of crazy antics, and so many laugh out loud moments.
I loved this light hearted fun read with its quirky sea creatures and even quirkier characters, a steam level that was nuclear when this couple broke the rules, and an ending that was total satisfaction. Definitely recommend it if you like all of the above.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Sue Bowling
- 06-16-22
So fun!
Every book in this world is excellent. the characters are fun, real and I wish all the folks I love could have relationships like the ones in the books. I do wish Beeky was included in the epilogue, that's the only thing missing, for me, in this fun romp!
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