Chick Magnet

Written by Emma Barry

Narrated by CJ Bloom and Aaron Shedlock

One of the New York Times’ Best Romances of 2023.

From Emma Barry comes a clever romance about a hot veterinarian and a chicken-loving influencer who can’t help but ruffle each other’s feathers.

Nicole Jones needs a fresh start. “Chick Nic” to millions of internet fans, the social media star and her flock of chickens bask in the spotlight—until she’s publicly dumped by a YouTuber for clout. She has no choice but to round up her birds and move on.

But when one of her hens has an emergency, Nic gets her first taste of her new stomping grounds—and it isn’t good. Veterinarian Will Lund is wildly attractive, yes, but he’s also surly. In fact, he comes right out and calls her a menace for parading her chickens on social media.

As neighbors, Nic and Will can’t exactly avoid each other. Then again, maybe they don’t want to. The two can’t deny their smoldering attraction, and it isn’t long before late-night confessions lead to backyard shenanigans.

Is this the start of a neighborly relationship—or could something more be hatching?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Jan 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9781799799054

Emma Barry

Emma Barry is a teacher, novelist, recovering academic, and former political staffer. She lives with her high school sweetheart and a menagerie of pets and children in Virginia, and she occasionally finds time to read and write. You can visit her on the web at www.authoremmabarry.com.

Reviews for Chick Magnet

[samnreader · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

While I could swear that I've definitely read this author before, I don't see record of it, and after strong through unlimited crap, I'm delighted to be reading two books that make it worth it. First, I'm gonna get this out of the way. COVID is featured prominently in the book, nearly a character its own, very much a villain and very much *in the past* As someone who is not there in any kind of way with this mentality (other than COVID as villain and not, like, its interventions) I did find this jarring from time to time. For me, that went between OMG COVID so real in this book to "but the "now part" is basically fantasy" Really too bad that this struggling vet didn't get the PPP loan he deserved while the corporations in the larger communities probably did.*Steps off soapbox*The hero was depressed, broody, emotionally constipated and ridiculously swoony. We all know this guy. He's a good guy. He's kind. He's not rich. He wants you to not be a dumb shit about your animals and he's judgy about it. Which is really hot.The heroine was dusting herself off, grounded, passionate and a very good kind of open minded. They were well balanced, and the push and pull felt mature and really worked for these 30-somethings. I am very happy I found Barry and looking forward to reading more from her. I read this in literally one sitting, bc it's gray as shit and cute couples arguing about chickens brightened my day.