Junk Mail

Quick, Satisfying, and Sexy Fun!

I'm really digging these male POV driven books from Kendall Ryan! It is dual first person POV so we do get the female leads perspective as well, but Junk Mail kicks off with Josh's POV and it set the book up to be funny and current and sexy. Both he and Peyton are very likable characters, as were Peyton's friends and Gram. However, I really had an issue with Josh's friend and business partner Brody and I wish the problem with him had been drawn out a bit more so that it made more sense. I also wish that there had been a bit more included about Josh and Peyton's individual backgrounds - as it is we only really get to know them on a surface level and I would have loved to dive deeper into their characters. Other than that, Junk Mail was just a fun sexy time - I just wanted more! 4 out of 5 wine glasses.

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Just aight

For such a cute opening, this romcom didn’t wow me. The heroine reminded me of five heroines I’ve read in row who have a hip gramma, everyone around her getting married...yadiya

It didn’t feel like anything. The love scenes and how they happened felt boring and they rarely discussed work but always had time to go on road trips???

It had an interesting start but just an okay finish. The hero I started out liking but how he ghosted her wasn’t cute...

9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Cute, sweet, funny, instant chemistry

I really enjoyed this book. It was a light hearted read with not much drama. The main obstacle that Josh and Peyton faced was their workplace relationship--should she give up her dreams of her career for the chance to be with him? Fortunately, this story does not make this part as complicated and angsty as other workplace romances I have read. While they had definite chemistry, this book isn't overly steamy. I think what made the book though was Gran and her crazy attitude. Why is it always the crazy grannies that take the cake in some stories?

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

It was funny, sexy, and predictable

Spoiler alert!!!
I loved everything but... the obstacle. Towards the end of the book miscommunication was not necessary. Some love stories are not to have an obstacle. I think it was going great. I couldn’t give this a five star as much as I love a lot of Kendall Ryan books. Her books are hot and miss for me. A lot of her books are good and some I close by chapter three. When they went through the miscommunication issue I almost said I give up. I push through and finished the book. The ending was okay. I don’t know why but it was okay. Won’t return it but when read again if I’m bored. Ps. The sex scene was good Joe Arden always delivers. I’m starting to even love Savannah Peachwood. She is awesome.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Terrible language and other huge problems

Ok, first problem was the F word every other word. i don't mind some cussing but this was every other word. I didn't get very far before I decided to trade the book back in for a credit- BORING. I already knew the story- same song different verse.. I would have listened anyway if she'd have developed the characters into people I was interested in but It became about the sex & you really didn't know (or care) much about the characters.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

DISAPPOINTED.

The main characters are supposed to be smart adults, but they behave worse than children.

I did enjoy the beginning of the book, but it went downhill fast.

If I had a friend like the male main character does, I would.... heck, I wouldn't have a person who behaved like that towards me be my friend, period.

And then the hero makes a decision that impacts his relationship with they heroine without giving her a heads-up, and ghosts her when she has no clue what's going on, and he thinks this is OK, REALLY??? After this, I just finished it because I couldn't not do it, but it was ruined for me.

Even Joe Arden's wonderful narration didn't make me like the book more.

There are many positive feedback, so don't let my opinion stop you from listening to this book, as you might be with the majority who liked it, but it was just not for me.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

great listen

both the narrators did amazing! the story was funny and heartwarming! ends in a HEA

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Whiny voices and full of cliches

Listed to a couple hours of this book and then “returned” it. Full of cliches and one-liners and the narrators have very whiny voices.

Semi clever, semi cute romance about a misdirected dick pic and 2 new business partners

More witty banter would have strengthened the narrative. The story has an obviously ridiculous but totally unnecessary misunderstanding toward the end. Joe Arden’s narration was fine and Savannah Peachwood’s was ok but since her male voice is only tolerable so a better solution would be to do the recorded as a duet.

Rom Com lovers will adore it

The performances in Junk Mail were absolutely spot on. Joe Arden and Savannah Peachwood's voices are well suited. It was stellar casting. They were Josh and Peyton. Joe Arden was made to do ROM COM. His timing and reactions are just perfect. Savannah Peachwood is wonderful, as ever, I really enjoy their dynamic together.

Josh and Peyton were such a cute couple. How they got together was funny as anything and their connection instant. I loved how they tried to stay professional but just couldn't resist one another. The story was cute and I loved it. Until I didn't. It got to the part of the inevitable "break up" and I had to do a double take at my phone. What did I just hear? Surely, I misheard? I get that it's fiction and the "break up" was necessary to the story, but it just didn't work for me, it felt like forced conflict for the sake of it, rather than something that made sense. And the reasonings, Sheesh. I wanted to reach into my phone and slap a dude. I always hate being negative, but I'm also always going to be honest, regardless. The conflict aspect didn't work for me. The half...maybe more of the story up until that part was fantastic and the 'getting back together' was wonderful too. It was just that little bit. Grams was hilarious and I was so pleased with how the story ended for her too. She was sassy and I just loved that. It's a great romcom that will have listeners spitting out their drinks whilst listening. The puns and double entendres were hilarious. It's Kendall, so you know the sexy times were as great as ever. Overall it's a lovely, quick listen. It'll appeal to lots of listeners. If you're a Joe Arden fan, you definitely need this audiobook.

The production was brilliant, as always. What I will say is that I felt after Junk Mail ended there should have been something...maybe 'This story is over, but why not try...' to lead into the preview of The Hookup Handbook, rather than a beat after the last word the title for the preview. It just felt squashed in there and could be confusing for other listeners. Though, if you haven't listened to The Hookup Handbook, make sure you stay tuned for the preview, Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon narrate and it's all the things.