Yes & I Love You by Roni Lore

Huge thank you to @netgalley for the free audio-ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

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Synopsis from Goodreads: 

Everyone knows Miz Poppy, the vibrant reviewer whose commentary brightens the New Orleans nightlife. But no one knows Hollyn, the real face behind the media star...or the fear that keeps her isolated. When her boss tells her she needs to add video to her blog or lose her job, she's forced to rely on an unexpected source to help her face her fears.

When aspiring actor Jasper Deares finds out the shy woman who orders coffee every day is actually Miz Poppy, he realizes he has a golden opportunity to get the media attention his acting career needs. All he has to do is help Hollyn come out of her shell…and through their growing connection, finally find her voice.

A beautifully emotional new contemporary romance from New York Times and USA Today bestseller Roni Loren

Genre? Contemporary Fiction/Romance

Backlist? No. Published March 2, 2021.

New to me Author? Yes.

What did I think? 

I didn't know what to expect when I opened up this audiobook, but it definitely wasn't this. Hollyn is a woman who has been working on an online review blog called Miz Poppy. She hides behind this character she's created because she does not have confidence in her every day life. Hollyn suffers from Tourette's syndrome and anxiety triggers some of her ticks. One day, she's told that she needs to show herself on video, Hollyn doesn't know what to do. In walks handsome Jasper, the new coffee barista who has dreams of being an improv actor. The two of them create an unexpected friendship that challenges each one in their own way. 

Obviously, I'm not a newbie to romance books, so I was fairly sure I knew how this would end. However, that did not stop me from enjoying the journey. I loved seeing all of the growth Hollyn went through as she navigated finding herself, while also having challenges that I can't imagine. Very cute book, I would recommend.