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Perky Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Julia Kent (Author), Erin Mallon (Narrator), Prosaic Press (Publisher)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,399 ratings
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An all-new stand-alone from New York Times best-selling author Julia Kent

One hundred years ago when I was young and impulsive (okay, it was five, alright? Five years ago...) I let my boyfriend take, let's just say...compromising pictures of me.

(Shut up. It made sense at the time.)

Surprise! The sleazy back-stabbing jerk posted them on a website and, well, you can guess what happened. That’s right.

I’m a meme. A really gross one.

You've seen the pictures. And if you haven't - don’t ask. And don't look!

As face recognition software online improves, I get tagged on social media whenever anyone shares my pictures. You try getting a thousand notifications a day, all of them pictures of your tatas.

So. I’m done.

It’s time for revenge. Let him see how it feels! But how do you get embarrassingly intimate pictures of your jerkface ex who double-crossed you five years ago?

Especially when he’s a member of the US House of Representatives now?

Getting sweet between the sheets with a congressman is pretty much every political roadie’s dream, right? I’m one in a crowd.

Except to this day, he swears he didn’t do it. Pursued me for months after I dumped him five years ago. Begged me to take him back.

And I almost did it. Almost. I was weak and stupid and in love a hundred years ago.

Okay. Fine. Five.

But I still have the upper hand. Second chance romance has all the emotional feels, doesn’t it?

I can’t wait to punch him in the feels.

All I need to do is sleep with him once, take some hot-and-sweaty pics of him in...delicate positions, and bring him down. That’s it. Nothing more.

Pictures first. Revenge after. And then I win.

At least, that’s how it was supposed to happen. But then I did something worse than sexting.

I fell in love with him. Again.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 10 minutes
  2. Author
    Julia Kent
  3. Narrator
    Erin Mallon
  4. Audible release date
    July 30, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Prosaic Press
  7. ASIN
    B07VB4YJSF
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 7 hours and 10 minutes
Author Julia Kent
Narrator Erin Mallon
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 30, 2019
Publisher Prosaic Press
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07VB4YJSF
Best Sellers Rank #248,161 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#4,442 in Romantic Comedy (Audible Books & Originals)
#19,686 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#30,647 in Romantic Comedy (Books)

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
1,399 global ratings
Perky and Parker are the perfect couple.
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Perky and Parker are the perfect couple.
Perky and Parker are the perfect couple. The only one who does not agree is Perky! How many hoops does a man have to jump through to get a woman to listen to him?Perky thinks he did it. Her friends think he did it. But he swears it wasn't him. You feel so much empathy for Perky and what she endured. But, at the same time, you feel so bad for Parker because you believe him and begin to try and ferret out who really did the evil deed.When Julia Kent is the author you know you are in for some sweaty inappropriate hot times as well as some outrageous laughs. Nothing has changed. Lots of laughs, fun, and closet hijinks are in Perky! Not to mention, Bridezilla Mallory. lolThrough the whole book, you will bounce between wanting to hug Persephone and smack into next week. I loved it and I especially loved the last pages. Bring on Feisty!
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Sue Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Second chance
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
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Parker and Perky's story was amazing!

It has so many emotions and it keeps you smiling and laughing throughout the whole book. I couldn't put it down. I had to keep turning the pages to see what happens next. You will not be disappointed with this story.

Bravo Julia Kent for another amazing story! Can't wait to read the next book in this quirky series!
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Tami L. West
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Story, Entertaining Characters
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2019
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I'm not sure why it surprised me that Julia Kent could intrigue me with a completely new series. After all, she as done it over and over again. It's the quirky characters that suck me in every time. This series was no exception. Set in a relatively small town, these stories, with outrageous elements, are relatable. Years ago, I could have been friends with Perky, Mal & Feisty.

This second book in the series tells Perky (Persephone) and Parker's story. She abruptly broke things off 5 years prior because of the worst type of betrayal. He just wants a chance to defend himself. He gets the opportunity when invited to participate in the pre-wedding festivities of Perky's best friend Mal. Sparks fly and hilarity ensues. Though it's pretty obvious who the bad guy(s) is early on, the story is entertaining to the end.

This new world Ms. Kent has created is definitely worth experiencing. It's at times, laugh-out-loud funny, and at others, angst-ridden. Now, as always, I'm anxiously awaiting the next book in a Julia Kent series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Memes, Misunderstandings & Second Chances
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
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This book surprised me. After reading Fluffy, I anticipated more vocabulary lessons and hysterical laughter until my sides hurt and I was wiping away tears. Perky had a completely different tone and goes a lot deeper, showcasing the author's versatility. And it suits the story, considering it’s a second chance for a romance that ended in an epically horrendous way.

Persephone (Perky) Tsongas is world famous. Well, at least her chest is. She lost the love of her life over it when he leaked a nude picture of her that was turned into a meme that trended like wildfire. But when she sees Parker Campbell five years later at her best friend's pre-wedding festivities, she can’t seem to keep her lips off of him.

Perky’s story is one of shattered dreams, lost love, surviving scandal, overcoming disappointments, rectifying misunderstandings, and best of all, second chances. Yes, there're still plenty of laughs and lighter moments, but even more emotional tugs at the heart strings. These characters will own your heart as you follow them to their ever after, so be sure to grab this fantastic, heartwarming story of redemption where love always wins!

*I read an early edition of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide feedback and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source.
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Sandra
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute, but parts a little silly -- not as good as the 1st in the series
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2020
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This is a cute, and sometimes funny, romance. I was looking forward to reading it, after reading the 1st one in the series. It gets 3.5 stars from me, rounded down to 3 stars.

I enjoyed it, but not as much as usual for one of Julia's books. Her books are usually hysterical, and often make me burst out laughing (my husband looks at me like I'm nuts when I do that!), but this one got a little silly at times. So much was going on in Perky's head, and sometimes it was just a bit too silly for me.

I understood why Perky thought Parker was to blame for what happened, but she should have at least been willing to listen when he tried to explain that he wasn't. It was weird that she hated him, but still loved him and wanted to have sex with him. I had a big problem with how easily Parker forgave the culprit, though -- what she did was awful, and almost ruined two people's lives.

One thing I was surprised about: In the 1st book, Mallory is likable. But in this one, she has become a terrible bridezilla. As far as I am concerned, there is no excuse for that, and it made me not like her very much anymore.

My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021
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I love this series. The characters are so funny and the situations they get in. Always a HEA (Happy Ever After), with no long drawn out angst. One big complaint about these books and some other authors included. I know you love your thesaurus, that they want you to use different words. But please for my sake could you stop with some of them? I honestly know no one who talks that way no matter how smart they are. I felt like I was kicking in my dictionary every couple pages. It was frustrating. Also if your going to use letters in place of words, I know this one LOL, other than that I have no idea WHAT your talking about which takes me out of the story and I don't want to go to urban dictionary to figure it out. Or the first time you use letters do the above ⬆️. Some of us still want to remember how to spell words even when texting.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud again!
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2022
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Julia Kent has been one of my favorite authors since I picked up her first of the shopping for..... billionaire series books!
If you want a book to get you past all of life's crazy times, just grab one of hers!
The biggest problem with these reads is you don't want to put them down so you finish them too soon! But not to worry, the second, third and fourth time you read them you enjoy them just as much!
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Luisa
4.0 out of 5 stars Yay!
Reviewed in Italy on February 2, 2022
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Perky and Parker are adorable. Like they can't help their attraction and love though Perky is trying really hard not to cave in (or maybe not that much lol). I loved them together and the fact that their story starts exactly as the first book ends, it's like having just one biiig book!
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For Old Times' Sake
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Funny
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2021
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An absolute treat of a story from Julia Kent, that I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for an entertaining and funny rom-com book.

Persephone aka Perky had her heart broken by her ex Parker five years ago, and by chance they meet up again at their mutual friends wedding rehearsal dinner. Perky and Parker's break-up was particularly brutal, which Perky has never forgiven Parker for. This is an energetic and witty second chance romance story. Perky is a mix of hilarious, bitter, angst-ridden and desperate, while Parker on the other hand is smooth, assured but is eager to put things right between himself and Perky. Sparks and drama follow. From here their relationship progresses in a very enjoyable and engaging way.

The ensemble cast of characters in this novel are warm, engaging, and witty and there's plenty of heart, heat and romance to keep this book moving forward in an entertaining way.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Do Over
Reviewed in Australia on January 18, 2022
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A very good storyline with engaging characters who were well written and developed. I look forward to reading more by this author.
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Jennifer Hakim
4.0 out of 5 stars Witty & Funny
Reviewed in Australia on July 31, 2019
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First book ever read by Julia Kent, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It is witty, with fast paced sharp dialogue and endearing, solid characters. It is firstly a romance between Parker and Persephone (Perky) but also shows the deep bonds of sisterhood. I personally, would have liked to have seen first hand (so to speak), the relationship between Parker and Perky, when they first met and were happy and in love, and then have it blow up in their faces (lol) to add more angst and bitterness. A prologue would have been fabulous to set the scene of this story. I understand that the situation was explained in Perky, however this story commenced five years after “the incident” and to me it felt a bit distant from it. As a result, there were times, especially in the beginning that I felt a bit at sea. Though predominantly a light comedic story, *starfish* it also dealt with a serious issue- bullying on social media platforms, and highlighted the humiliation and pain suffered by those involved. I enjoyed this story and would recommend it.
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