Substituting the prologue for a flashback and then how back-months led up to the first chapter was more than original. I really liked the way the author began the book. And even though the narrative is in third person past tense…not a favourite storytelling technique of mine, I still couldn’t put it down. The mere fact that I pulled an all-nighter just goes to show how much I liked this standalone in the Oxford series. Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, start listening to Then Taylor’s ex comes crawling back to her, and Nick figures she’ll jump at the chance to go back to her old life-unless he fights for the best thing that ever happened to him.

Soon they’re putting every part of their two-bedroom apartment to good use. Now that they’re shacking up together, the chemistry is out of control. Sure, she’s gorgeous, with mesmerizing silver eyes, but it’s her vulnerability that kills him. Nick’s always trying to fix people, and nobody could use a good fixing more than Taylor. Sexy in a permanent five-o’clock-shadow kind of way, Nick knows how to push Taylor’s buttons, as if he could see right through to the real her. Enter Nick Ballantine, career bartender, freelance writer-and longtime pain in Taylor’s ass. In the meantime, she needs a new roommate.

Even after Bradley dumps her for a co-worker on move-in day, Taylor isn’t worried. Taylor Carr has it all-a sleek job in advertising, a stunning Manhattan apartment, and the perfect man to share it with: Bradley Calloway. From USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne comes the fourth Oxford Novel with a deliciously feel-good and sparkling rom-com,

I knew you were trouble by lauren layne