Review: Dating Brooklyn

• Title: Dating Brooklyn

• Author: Peyton James

• Series: Naked In New York #2

• Genre: NA Romance / contemporary romance

• Rating: ☆☆☆☆

**I was given a free ARC copy from Book Sirens in exchange for an honest review.**

Dating Brooklyn is such a refreshing rom-com read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book to the point I completed it all in one sitting. Adelaide is someone who comes across as having her life in order - as she should, since she’s New York’s acclaimed love coach Ask Adelaide. But it’s quickly shown that the world that she’s worked exceptionally hard to control stems from a past criminal charge and a lot of loss. I really liked the development of Addie through the course of this book. She faces a lot of self-doubt and eventually meets her fears head-on. Of course, as expected in any romance novel, she manages to overcome her past, continue building the successful empire of her current business and snatch the incredible Nash Evans’ heart in the process. But it’s the journey along the way of doing so that I enjoyed. I liked watching her flail over her feelings for Nash and trying to protect her falling heart in the process. Thanks to the help of the author’s excellent pacing, Dating Brooklyn neither feels rushed nor suffers from any lull. The side characters add a lot of humour and help nudge both Addie and Nash along in facing their pasts and building their relationship. I like the sense of found family Addie gains from those around her. The romance is steamy, and the chemistry well-executed. At no point was this a story where Addie and Nash’s attraction for the other felt out of place or forced. Although Addie holds preconceived notions over Nash for the start of the book, when they slip into something more than associates, and then friends, it’s natural and no big declaration was needed. The sexual content is tasteful and spicy but not over the top. I also appreciated that intimacy didn’t take over the development of their entire relationship. Of course, the later angst was the most dramatic element and I felt it was not only placed well but resolved quick enough. It didn’t get used as a big plotline, rather something that occurred because of stress and fear. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Dating Brooklyn, and it’s an easy 4 star read for me. I will be checking out the rest of Peyton James’ works and looking forward to the next installment of Naked in New York.