Audiobook Review for I've Got a Crush on You: Darling Springs, Book 2 by Lauren Blakely

 

Darling Springs #2

I've Got a Crush on You: Darling Springs, Book 2 by Lauren Blakely

Published:  July 28, 2026 by Lauren Blakely Books

Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Audiobook, Rom Com

 

Taken from Goodreads:  My secret workplace romance starts innocently enough…at a birthday party.

But when a rowdy partier knocks me into a lake and a sexy stranger comes to my rescue–my night becomes one to remember.

A night so steamy I almost forget why I’ve sworn off men after a failed workplace romance.

But I’m focusing on my shiny new future—my dog-training business is suddenly the hottest thing in town, thanks to a new actress client.

Trouble is, the brand new doggy daycare in Darling Springs that I’ve contracted with…is owned by none other than my sexy stranger. Thanks, fate.

Sawyer turns out to be a total grump in a tailored suit, no matter how sunshine-y I am. Even when he squeezes that hard body past me as I bring donuts to work. Or when he pretends he’s not roaming his dark eyes over me as I teach Fido to sit, stay and come.

But when I need a dance partner for the town fundraiser that my client’s roped me into, I sense an opportunity. And, it turns out Mr. Serious Boss is up for dance lessons.

Then the entire Dirty Dancing experience.

Giving into our chemistry once won’t hurt. Two might be pushing it. By the seventh, it’s undeniable—I’ve got a crush on him too.

Workplace romance, oops my one-night-stand is my new co-worker, small town rom com, forbidden romance, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, fighting the feelings, quirky side characters, swoony learning-to-dance scenes.

 

My Thoughts: I love listening to Rom Com romances.  They are at the top of my favorite list for audiobooks.  This one is perfect. I love the narrators who brought the characters to life.  The story is fun, sexy, flirty, and steamy.  I listened to the audiobook while working and I know that I laughed out loud and blushed numerous times.

The chemistry between Sawyer and Willa was super-hot from their first hook-up.  I was excited to see them fight the attraction while it just grew hotter and hotter.  Their banter was entertaining, their sexy times were so steamy, and their friendship was very real and respectful. 

This is book 2 in the series and I did not read (listen) to book 1 but I did not miss anything. I am excited to get my hands on book 3.

Thank you Hambright PR for an audiobook copy of the book via BookFunnel in exchange for my honest review.

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Meet the Author (taken from her website):  A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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