Work For It

Written by Talia Hibbert

Narrated by Shane East and Chance Thoreau

Griffin hates people, but when he runs into a stranger from the city who sets his icy heart on fire, he might have to take a chance on a man who could ruin him.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dreamscape Media
• Release date: Feb 18, 2020
• ISBN: 9781666558050

Talia Hibbert

Talia Hibbert is a Black British author who lives in a bedroom full of books. Supposedly, there is a world beyond that room—but she has yet to drum up enough interest to investigate. She writes steamy stories of passion, love, and sarcasm, then hawks them online because she just can't help herself.

Reviews for Work For It

[Lynn Anne · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

"You don't give up on someone when they are drowning."

Two grumpy men in a little English village fall in love.

Content warnings : mental illness, ableism, homophobia.

Griff and Olu deserve hugs.

3 stars ?
I really wish I loved this way more than I did. Talia is one of my favorite authors but I guess you win some, you lose some.

[Amy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is just beautiful, the characters are amazingly written and you fall in love with them, as they fall in live with each other. Perfect. The narration is great too, well chosen.

[CamillaTG · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I liked this so much, that I barely know what to do with myself now, that it's over.
I loved how much I felt like, I knew the characters. From what they did, what they said and what they thought. I couldn't help laughing and crying and somehow I feel like, I'm going to miss them.
I don't have anything negative to say. Not one tiny thing! AND on top of that, the narrators gets a huge "chefs kiss" from me as well.
10/10 would recommend.

[B.R. · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent writing, and narration! A must listen, do not miss this one!

[Samantha Holz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am hooked on Talia Hibbert. This story was especially beautiful. The depth of the characters in this books - as with all Hibbert's work - is fantastic. The narrators were also exceptional.

[Kayla Pratt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The first Talia Hibbert Queer book I've read

I loved it! Like I love ALL of Talia's books. The hint of autism in Griff and the depression that Olu struggles with speaks to me. And I love that they are perfect for each other and can help each other through their struggles.

A perfect HEA/HFN!

4.75 stars

[Unathi Guma · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The narrators made this interesting. Otherwise, for the most part it wasn't interesting. Not because the author is a bad writer, I think they really are so good. But it dragged too much, there was soo much telling, too much, and not enough showing or doing.

This came across a lot in the metaphors and similes, which beautiful as they were, started to get boring and repetitive. As soon as a new item, person, body part, feeling is described... You know you're about to hear it compared to something else. It became really tedious.

It gets a bit better, but only towards the end. I'd definitely read a work by this author again, to see if any notes and lessons were taken from this book. But I wouldn't recommend this book.

[Susan Grunner · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The book has some great character depth. But Olu is such a jackass. And he doesn't stop being a jackass. That's not his character growth journey. If it wasn't for being big Talia Hibbert fan, I would have DNF this book

[Jennifer Green · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

When I first started listening to this book I was sure I wouldn't finish it. It seemed long winded and kind of boring. I didn't really care for the characters and then all of a sudden I'm interested and invested and I loved the characters and story. So glad I didn't give up on this book.

[Sara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Usually I always have at least one or two things that doesn't sit quite right with me about any given book, but not this one. It's wonderfully cohesive, believable and immersive, with characters that are equal and real.

[Anais Soraya Fokoua · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What an incredible story! The complexity of the characters, the pacing was impeccable and I am so glad it wasn’t all misunderstanding but something bigger behind their ‘separation’. This is definitely one of my newer favorite author! Bravo

[d-fbuser-552031344 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was perfect! I like how the writer was able paint the picture of 2 actual men. ...most writer’s pictures tend to portray one man lesser than the other, like the relationship between a man and woman... Good work to the narrator too??

[Jennie Davis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Complex, heart-felt, and absolutely delicious. The narrators really do justice to this beautifully written romance.