Act Your Age, Eve Brown

Eve Brown flees home after another career failure and stumbles upon a job interview at a B&B in the quiet town of Skybriar. The B&B's owner, Jacob Wayne, is initially resistant to hiring her but circumstances force them to work together. Eve and Jacob are opposites - she's chaotic and free-spirited while he's structured and routine-focused. Their professional relationship brings unexpected tensions and attractions as they manage the day-to-day operations of the B&B and its guests. Through their time working together, both Eve and Jacob confront their own insecurities and past wounds. Their interactions challenge their established patterns and assumptions about themselves and each other. The novel explores themes of neurodiversity, self-discovery, and the ways people build protective walls around themselves. It presents a story about finding acceptance - both of oneself and others - while navigating the complexities of personal growth and romance.

Readers describe this romance as funny, charming, and featuring well-developed neurodivergent representation. Many connect with Eve's ADHD and autism journey, with multiple reviewers noting they saw themselves reflected in both main characters. Liked: - Natural, witty dialogue and banter - Dual POV narrative structure - Complex family dynamics - Mental health themes handled with care - Sex-positive content - Strong character growth Disliked: - Some found the pacing slow in the middle - A few readers felt the conflict resolution was rushed - Several mentioned the story follows standard romance tropes Ratings: Goodreads: 4.4/5 (92,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (11,000+ ratings) BookBrowse: 4.5/5 Reader Quote: "The neurodivergent representation felt authentic without becoming the entire personality of either character." - Goodreads reviewer

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🌟 Eve Brown is the third and final book in Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters trilogy, following Felix Pines, an autistic bed & breakfast owner—making it one of the few contemporary romances featuring both Black and autistic main characters. 🌟 Author Talia Hibbert wrote this book while dealing with chronic illness, drawing from her own experiences to authentically represent neurodivergent characters and their unique perspectives. 🌟 The novel tackles themes of family expectations and self-discovery through Eve's journey as a "purple-haired hot mess" who has failed at multiple careers—including wedding singing, baking, and funeral directing. 🌟 The book received widespread acclaim for its representation of autism in adults, particularly showing how it manifests differently in men and women, with both main characters discovering their neurodivergence during the story. 🌟 The signature cooking scenes throughout the novel were inspired by Hibbert's own love of The Great British Bake Off, and she incorporated specific technical baking terminology to add authenticity to Eve's culinary adventures.