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Brady Family #1
Foundation
alternate cover edition of ASIN B089B5Z4L9
Meet the Brady family. They're brilliant, brooding and barreling into relationships whether they like it or not.
Zack Brady doesn’t do relationships. He does calculations.
When his family engineering firm sends him to investigate a sinkhole at a client’s house, Zack feels a tremor in the foundation of his carefully calculated world.
Her name is Nicole Kennedy. She’s loud and crass, and has no time for nonsense. She certainly doesn’t have time for a mysterious trench swallowing her yard. To make matters worse, the grouchy engineer who shows up to fix it is the same jerk she’s forced to run beside during the corporate relay race her boss insisted she run.
Somewhere between jogging and poring over geotechnical engineering plans, Nicole and Zack feel the earth move. Can they overcome their past to build something meaningful?
Foundation is book one of the Brady Family series. If you love messy family dynamics, unforgettable characters and sizzling chemistry, you’ll devour this new series by Lainey Davis, creator of the Stag Brothers series.
Meet the Brady family. They're brilliant, brooding and barreling into relationships whether they like it or not.
Zack Brady doesn’t do relationships. He does calculations.
When his family engineering firm sends him to investigate a sinkhole at a client’s house, Zack feels a tremor in the foundation of his carefully calculated world.
Her name is Nicole Kennedy. She’s loud and crass, and has no time for nonsense. She certainly doesn’t have time for a mysterious trench swallowing her yard. To make matters worse, the grouchy engineer who shows up to fix it is the same jerk she’s forced to run beside during the corporate relay race her boss insisted she run.
Somewhere between jogging and poring over geotechnical engineering plans, Nicole and Zack feel the earth move. Can they overcome their past to build something meaningful?
Foundation is book one of the Brady Family series. If you love messy family dynamics, unforgettable characters and sizzling chemistry, you’ll devour this new series by Lainey Davis, creator of the Stag Brothers series.
195 pages, ebook
First published March 26, 2020
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August 25, 2023
4.25 ⭐️ My first ever audiobook!
I've given audiobooks chances before, but never before had I gotten an audiobook without having the actual book to look at and follow while listening. I usually end up loosing focus and frustrated because my pace and intonation are always different from the people narrating the book, so I'd always quit them and read the book by myself. Not this one though.
This was such a novel experience for me - and it was amazing!! Nicole and Isaac are so amazing. I loved them both individually and together. Also, the spice here is surprising for such a cutesy cover... so overall an absolutely great first experience. I literally couldn't stop listening!!
I feel like I want to give this whole series a read now... or a listen. Either way, I'm definitely coming back!
I've given audiobooks chances before, but never before had I gotten an audiobook without having the actual book to look at and follow while listening. I usually end up loosing focus and frustrated because my pace and intonation are always different from the people narrating the book, so I'd always quit them and read the book by myself. Not this one though.
This was such a novel experience for me - and it was amazing!! Nicole and Isaac are so amazing. I loved them both individually and together. Also, the spice here is surprising for such a cutesy cover... so overall an absolutely great first experience. I literally couldn't stop listening!!
I feel like I want to give this whole series a read now... or a listen. Either way, I'm definitely coming back!
February 19, 2023
2/19/2023 - Now that I’ve listened to all the Stag Brothers books, I’m relistening to this & then diving into the rest of the Brady series. 🥰
5/30/2022 - I listened to Beautiful Game (Stag Brothers #5) last month and jumped at the chance to enjoy more of Lainey Davis’ writing. This is book 1 in the Brady Family series which is a spin-off from the Stag Brothers series and some of those characters appear in this book. However it’s written in such a way that you can enjoy this without that foundation.
I loved this book – start to finish. Brought together both through an office/company competition and when Nicole’s yard needs an engineer, Nicole and Zack are both grumpy and somewhat combative. They’ve both been hurt by family, are floundering at work, and not interested. However they feel the immediate zing. Neither is looking for a relationship so they enter into a no-strings fling.
A central theme in the story is training for a marathon. Nicole has a history with her mother constantly commenting on her weight. I really appreciated the fact that Davis focused on how much Nicole progressed as a runner in terms of stamina and times and not on pounds lost or being thinner.
At times funny, sad, and super sexy – I really enjoyed how Davis balances all these elements. The chemistry that these two had in and out of the bedroom (or kitchen! ❤️🔥 ) was amazing. Lots of time to get to know them individually and as a couple. There’s a breakup but I liked that it didn’t drag on too long and it’s used for Nicole and Isaac to really resolve some other issues before coming back together.
Lovely HEA. Cute little epilogue. I’m ready for Liam & Maddie’s story, Suspension.
Narration:
I absolutely adored the narration. Admittedly I’m a fan of both Carly Robins and Tom Taylorson – so this was such a treat to listen to. They both do a great job giving all the characters Davis created unique voices and bringing through all the personalities. There’s also a lot of fun banter and a few emotional scenes that Taylorson & Robins are equally skilled with. Fantastic listen.
While I do own the ebook, I did receive an advanced copy of the audiobook from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
5/30/2022 - I listened to Beautiful Game (Stag Brothers #5) last month and jumped at the chance to enjoy more of Lainey Davis’ writing. This is book 1 in the Brady Family series which is a spin-off from the Stag Brothers series and some of those characters appear in this book. However it’s written in such a way that you can enjoy this without that foundation.
I loved this book – start to finish. Brought together both through an office/company competition and when Nicole’s yard needs an engineer, Nicole and Zack are both grumpy and somewhat combative. They’ve both been hurt by family, are floundering at work, and not interested. However they feel the immediate zing. Neither is looking for a relationship so they enter into a no-strings fling.
A central theme in the story is training for a marathon. Nicole has a history with her mother constantly commenting on her weight. I really appreciated the fact that Davis focused on how much Nicole progressed as a runner in terms of stamina and times and not on pounds lost or being thinner.
At times funny, sad, and super sexy – I really enjoyed how Davis balances all these elements. The chemistry that these two had in and out of the bedroom (or kitchen! ❤️🔥 ) was amazing. Lots of time to get to know them individually and as a couple. There’s a breakup but I liked that it didn’t drag on too long and it’s used for Nicole and Isaac to really resolve some other issues before coming back together.
Lovely HEA. Cute little epilogue. I’m ready for Liam & Maddie’s story, Suspension.
Narration:
I absolutely adored the narration. Admittedly I’m a fan of both Carly Robins and Tom Taylorson – so this was such a treat to listen to. They both do a great job giving all the characters Davis created unique voices and bringing through all the personalities. There’s also a lot of fun banter and a few emotional scenes that Taylorson & Robins are equally skilled with. Fantastic listen.
While I do own the ebook, I did receive an advanced copy of the audiobook from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
abgebrochen
February 21, 2022Bei 15% abgebrochen.
Seltsam ziellose Szenen und Figuren, deren Persönlichkeit auf mich willkürlich zusammengestückelt wirkten. Nope.
Seltsam ziellose Szenen und Figuren, deren Persönlichkeit auf mich willkürlich zusammengestückelt wirkten. Nope.
September 15, 2022
It's good to learn about soil erosion etc, but more attention needs to be paid to the main plot. And the editing! One guy's name starts off as Justin, is changed to Jared, then Jason and back to Jared. There one woman called Emma and two others addressed as Em - not the short form for Emma, but three different people.
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July 29, 2023
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June 14, 2022
3.5
This was a quick, steamy opposites attract/forced proximity romance between Zack Brady, an engineer and Nicole Kennedy, the woman in need of help thanks to an unexpected sinkhole on her property. These two get off on the wrong foot when they're put together in the company relay race and then later when Zack is the one who shows up to help with her property problems. Despite his gruff exterior though, Zack can't resist his attraction to Nicole and the two give in to their steamy chemistry. Good on audio with two narrators and a host of big-hearted meddling family. I'm interested to see what's next in this open door series by a new to me author. Perfect for fans of Staci Hart and Susannah Nix.
This was a quick, steamy opposites attract/forced proximity romance between Zack Brady, an engineer and Nicole Kennedy, the woman in need of help thanks to an unexpected sinkhole on her property. These two get off on the wrong foot when they're put together in the company relay race and then later when Zack is the one who shows up to help with her property problems. Despite his gruff exterior though, Zack can't resist his attraction to Nicole and the two give in to their steamy chemistry. Good on audio with two narrators and a host of big-hearted meddling family. I'm interested to see what's next in this open door series by a new to me author. Perfect for fans of Staci Hart and Susannah Nix.
December 11, 2020
DNF at 53%. Poorly developed characters with choppy flow.
July 5, 2022
I read it, but really disliked both main characters, and most of their families and friends.
July 16, 2023
The Mean Girl, The Babe Rocket, and The Lone Wolf
It's been a while since I didn't care for the female main character in a story. Nicole was one nasty mean girl. I usually spend my time waiting for the alpha-hole to turn into a nice person, not the girl. Of course all it took was great sex, and a crack of Isaac’s palm on the cold skin of her ass to straighten Nicole out! I usually hate reading any spanking scenes, but I truly enjoyed reading that crack on that mean girl's butt.
Sad but true, in real life broken childhoods cause so much ugliness in people. Great Read
It's been a while since I didn't care for the female main character in a story. Nicole was one nasty mean girl. I usually spend my time waiting for the alpha-hole to turn into a nice person, not the girl. Of course all it took was great sex, and a crack of Isaac’s palm on the cold skin of her ass to straighten Nicole out! I usually hate reading any spanking scenes, but I truly enjoyed reading that crack on that mean girl's butt.
Sad but true, in real life broken childhoods cause so much ugliness in people. Great Read
February 20, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ 4 🌶️
I loved all the witty banter between all the characters and the attitude from Nicole. Both Nicole and Zach have to learn how to trust and love after they both had hard childhoods. I’m not sure I’ve read a romcom between an engineer and a marketing manager. I really enjoyed their dynamics. Carly Robins is fast becoming a favorite narrator for me. There was a bit too much/too frequent spice for my liking, which brought the rating down 1/2 ⭐️.
I loved all the witty banter between all the characters and the attitude from Nicole. Both Nicole and Zach have to learn how to trust and love after they both had hard childhoods. I’m not sure I’ve read a romcom between an engineer and a marketing manager. I really enjoyed their dynamics. Carly Robins is fast becoming a favorite narrator for me. There was a bit too much/too frequent spice for my liking, which brought the rating down 1/2 ⭐️.
September 4, 2023
3.5⭐️
Fun listen
Fun listen
February 18, 2025
Cute rom-com about a guy who falls for a smart mouthed, capable woman.
August 26, 2026
The perfect spicy romance.
June 30, 2024
Heavily debating DNF but it’s a short book and I’m behind on my reading challenge.
August 28, 2023
I love a fun romcom that embraces characters who embraces their intelligence and stubbornness. It's a short but efficient book that was a fun weekend read.
Did Not Finish
June 19, 2022DNF @ 8%
The synopsis sounded interesting, but I disliked both characters immediately, especially the heroine. I disliked their whole first interaction. He was supposed to coach her to be able to finish some run, but he immediately started running fast, even though he knew she was a beginner. And she never told him that it was too much and ended up passing out. And other people's children were mentioned a lot, and I don't care about that.
The synopsis sounded interesting, but I disliked both characters immediately, especially the heroine. I disliked their whole first interaction. He was supposed to coach her to be able to finish some run, but he immediately started running fast, even though he knew she was a beginner. And she never told him that it was too much and ended up passing out. And other people's children were mentioned a lot, and I don't care about that.
May 28, 2022
Foundation is book one in the Brady Family series and is the grouchy geek romance story of Nicole Kennedy and Isaac (Zack) Brady.
Nicole Kennedy lives a very structured life; all her ducks are in a row except when it comes to matters of the heart. Nicole is a commitment-phobe so prefers her love life to be of the one-night stand variety or to last no longer than a week at most, she does however own an impressive collection of battery-operated boyfriends that serve her well when she doesn’t feel like dealing with men at all. Nicole is the Director of Strategy at Stag Law and her boss and best friends husband Tim strong arms her into taking part in the corporate relay race along with the rest of the team and sets up a training programme to get them ready for the race. Nicole is paired with Isaac, a gorgeous, grumpy guy who, when a trench opens up in her backyard ends up being the one sent to inspect it and get to the bottom of what is causing her yard to slide into the river. Will Zack be able to not only fix her yard and save her property but also work out the complicated calculation that will make Nicole’s heart whole again?
Zack Brady’s life consists of work, running, family time, repeat. Zack is a Geological Engineer and loves nothing more than working on calculations and problem solving but one thing he can’t seem to get to grips with is matters of the heart and commitment. As an experienced runner he is paired up with Nicole from Stag Law to train for the corporate relay race his father makes them take part in every year and Zack can’t even be mad as Nicole, while she may be loud, uncouth and has no time for bullshit, she is beautiful. She has curves in all the right places and a head full of unruly curls that just adds to her chaos. When Zack is sent to assess a residential property, at first, he’s angry but when he realises he’ll be spending more time with Nicole, he can’t help but be thankful for the trench in her garden. Between getting hot and sweaty training and hot and sweaty between the sheets can Nicole and Zack build on the foundations they’ve laid and create a life together?
The insanely talented Carly Robins and Tom Taylorson brought all the hilarious, quick witted banter to life with their epic comedic timing. Ms Robins never fails to have me cackling with laughter at the way she delivers her banter. I really do love Carly’s sweet, lilting tone and the way she can just sharpen up that tone to emphasise when the character is upset or angry. Carly really is one of my favourite female narrators. Tom Taylorson is still a fairly new name to me in the audiobook world; however, he is fast becoming one of my favourites. I love the strong, confident, alpha tone to his voice which was perfect for Zack plus he had me laughing out loud. A fantastic pairing, I can’t wait for more from this duo.
I loved this audiobook; it was the perfect way to kickstart a new series getting to know a new family while also giving us an update from our favourite Stag brothers and their families. The Brady’s are a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to get to know each sibling as the series progresses. I freakin’ loved this!
Nicole Kennedy lives a very structured life; all her ducks are in a row except when it comes to matters of the heart. Nicole is a commitment-phobe so prefers her love life to be of the one-night stand variety or to last no longer than a week at most, she does however own an impressive collection of battery-operated boyfriends that serve her well when she doesn’t feel like dealing with men at all. Nicole is the Director of Strategy at Stag Law and her boss and best friends husband Tim strong arms her into taking part in the corporate relay race along with the rest of the team and sets up a training programme to get them ready for the race. Nicole is paired with Isaac, a gorgeous, grumpy guy who, when a trench opens up in her backyard ends up being the one sent to inspect it and get to the bottom of what is causing her yard to slide into the river. Will Zack be able to not only fix her yard and save her property but also work out the complicated calculation that will make Nicole’s heart whole again?
Zack Brady’s life consists of work, running, family time, repeat. Zack is a Geological Engineer and loves nothing more than working on calculations and problem solving but one thing he can’t seem to get to grips with is matters of the heart and commitment. As an experienced runner he is paired up with Nicole from Stag Law to train for the corporate relay race his father makes them take part in every year and Zack can’t even be mad as Nicole, while she may be loud, uncouth and has no time for bullshit, she is beautiful. She has curves in all the right places and a head full of unruly curls that just adds to her chaos. When Zack is sent to assess a residential property, at first, he’s angry but when he realises he’ll be spending more time with Nicole, he can’t help but be thankful for the trench in her garden. Between getting hot and sweaty training and hot and sweaty between the sheets can Nicole and Zack build on the foundations they’ve laid and create a life together?
The insanely talented Carly Robins and Tom Taylorson brought all the hilarious, quick witted banter to life with their epic comedic timing. Ms Robins never fails to have me cackling with laughter at the way she delivers her banter. I really do love Carly’s sweet, lilting tone and the way she can just sharpen up that tone to emphasise when the character is upset or angry. Carly really is one of my favourite female narrators. Tom Taylorson is still a fairly new name to me in the audiobook world; however, he is fast becoming one of my favourites. I love the strong, confident, alpha tone to his voice which was perfect for Zack plus he had me laughing out loud. A fantastic pairing, I can’t wait for more from this duo.
I loved this audiobook; it was the perfect way to kickstart a new series getting to know a new family while also giving us an update from our favourite Stag brothers and their families. The Brady’s are a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to get to know each sibling as the series progresses. I freakin’ loved this!
August 23, 2024
Foundation by Lainey Davis was such a fun listen. Ms. Davis is still fairly new to me, (Beautiful Game was my first by her) and now I can see I have a lot of catching up to do. I love when authors build up family relationships in their stories and Foundation is a perfect example. Its title is so fitting since it’s book one in the new Brady Family series, and it lays the groundwork for the books to come.
Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite romance tropes. Enemies may be a little strong here, but Nicole and Zach definitely have less than flattering impressions of each other when they first meet. Over time those sparks of annoyance transform into an attraction that neither of them can deny.
The meet cute was original and the plot and pacing kept me completely enthralled in the story. Nicole and Zach have each had their share of grievances in both their family and professional lives. Both are gun shy when it comes to commitment so they mutually agree to a no strings attached relationship. The question becomes how they adapt when their feelings become deeper than they anticipated. I love how Ms. Davis builds her characters with such depth. They both have many dimensions with flaws and insecurities just like we all do. It makes the characters and their relationships so much more relatable and keeps the reader invested in them.
Carly Robins is terrific as Nicole. She is so great when it comes to feisty heroines who speak their minds and refuse to be doormats. And she always delivers when it comes to the comedic elements of a story. As for Zach, Tom Taylorson captures all of the dreamy qualities you want in a romantic leading man. His voice is so smooth and his delivery is so natural. This is only the second title I have listened to by him and I sure hope he adds more romance to his repertoire because he is so captivating.
I really enjoyed every bit of this story and I’m already looking forward to hearing Liam and Maddie’s story next.
I received a complimentary copy of the audiobook from the author by my request and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite romance tropes. Enemies may be a little strong here, but Nicole and Zach definitely have less than flattering impressions of each other when they first meet. Over time those sparks of annoyance transform into an attraction that neither of them can deny.
The meet cute was original and the plot and pacing kept me completely enthralled in the story. Nicole and Zach have each had their share of grievances in both their family and professional lives. Both are gun shy when it comes to commitment so they mutually agree to a no strings attached relationship. The question becomes how they adapt when their feelings become deeper than they anticipated. I love how Ms. Davis builds her characters with such depth. They both have many dimensions with flaws and insecurities just like we all do. It makes the characters and their relationships so much more relatable and keeps the reader invested in them.
Carly Robins is terrific as Nicole. She is so great when it comes to feisty heroines who speak their minds and refuse to be doormats. And she always delivers when it comes to the comedic elements of a story. As for Zach, Tom Taylorson captures all of the dreamy qualities you want in a romantic leading man. His voice is so smooth and his delivery is so natural. This is only the second title I have listened to by him and I sure hope he adds more romance to his repertoire because he is so captivating.
I really enjoyed every bit of this story and I’m already looking forward to hearing Liam and Maddie’s story next.
I received a complimentary copy of the audiobook from the author by my request and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
September 2, 2023
I'm still trying to understand how HE ended up being the bad guy and "needing to grovel" when she was the one that was a total B-- and started the fight. She ran hot and cold the entire time they spent together and SHE didn't bother to make effort with him at any point, it was just all about her. She didn't even apologize for her part when he did grovel. From day one she treated him like sh*t for no reason. Her lousy attitude and constant self-pity and not appreciating his efforts is awful and she doesnt deserve him. I need a HEA, but I dont think this is one, considering the entire book HE did so much for her and she didn't do a single thing for him. A relationship where one gives and one takes the whole time is not happy imo.
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May 31, 2022
Lainey Davis, you are winning at life. I absolutely LOVED this audiobook! The characters and plot development was fantastic. All the other characters added to it, making it such a fun and unique story. They're written so well and are completely engaging. It was easy to visualize every detail. Isaac and Nicole are yin and yang. The story of their transition into lovers flowed smoothly and effortlessly. Who knew engineering could be so sexy! They meshed so well together and their chemistry was super hot! Thank you so much Ms Davis for letting me ALC this fun and flirty romance! This was my first [audio]book by you, but it definitely won't be the last!
Tom Taylorson and Carly Robins were cast perfectly for their roles. Their timing, pitch, tone, and pace were exemplary. Their transitions between characters and interactions with each other was flawless. This story is full of quick-witted banter, which they delivered perfectly. They really brought this story to life, and made the listening experience that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend the audiobook version of Foundation!
5 Fun and Flirty Stars!
NOLA504NERDS
Tom Taylorson and Carly Robins were cast perfectly for their roles. Their timing, pitch, tone, and pace were exemplary. Their transitions between characters and interactions with each other was flawless. This story is full of quick-witted banter, which they delivered perfectly. They really brought this story to life, and made the listening experience that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend the audiobook version of Foundation!
5 Fun and Flirty Stars!
NOLA504NERDS
March 13, 2026
This one just wasn't for me, though I cannot really understand why.
I don't feel as though I really know either MC very well and therefore have no connection to them. Both characters had some backstory included and both of them had some rather significant family trauma. It still felt like something was missing - but I also didnt really want to "get to know them" any better. I actually feel nothing for either character.
This was short and didn't really have any slow areas though I still found myself distracted. There was a balance of story line with plentiful descriptive explicit scenes. Although it didn't read like smut, it was walking a fine line at times. The challenge here is that the open door content was low quality and I personally found it to cheapen the MCs' relationship and not always fit smoothly into the story.
I'm no writer and certainly do not want to be overly critical. This one had all the elements of a story I would usually enjoy, I think it just lacked depth and could very likely have been due to the length. Although I have the next in the series ready to read, I'm considering skipping it for now and maybe coming back to the series later.
I don't feel as though I really know either MC very well and therefore have no connection to them. Both characters had some backstory included and both of them had some rather significant family trauma. It still felt like something was missing - but I also didnt really want to "get to know them" any better. I actually feel nothing for either character.
This was short and didn't really have any slow areas though I still found myself distracted. There was a balance of story line with plentiful descriptive explicit scenes. Although it didn't read like smut, it was walking a fine line at times. The challenge here is that the open door content was low quality and I personally found it to cheapen the MCs' relationship and not always fit smoothly into the story.
I'm no writer and certainly do not want to be overly critical. This one had all the elements of a story I would usually enjoy, I think it just lacked depth and could very likely have been due to the length. Although I have the next in the series ready to read, I'm considering skipping it for now and maybe coming back to the series later.
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June 1, 2022
Foundation, an Audiobook by Lainey Davis is the intriguing story of Zack and Nicole. Who would have thought a romance story about lawyers and geotechnical engineers could be so engrossing, entertaining, and full of tongue-in-cheek humor! I absolutely loved it!!!
These two are completely antagonistic towards one another from the get-go, when they are forced into a race together…and now, he’s working on the trench in her yard!! But, things change….and situations change….but, is it enough? Can they get beyond their issues and differences?
This Audiobook was narrated by Tom Taylorson and Carly Robins who do an astounding job of performing this story!! They bring it to life….especially the humor ‘written’ in the story….which if performed incorrectly, could be disastrous. Not so with these two!!! Plus, their pronunciations were spot on!!!
I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advance Reader Copy of this Audiobook.
These two are completely antagonistic towards one another from the get-go, when they are forced into a race together…and now, he’s working on the trench in her yard!! But, things change….and situations change….but, is it enough? Can they get beyond their issues and differences?
This Audiobook was narrated by Tom Taylorson and Carly Robins who do an astounding job of performing this story!! They bring it to life….especially the humor ‘written’ in the story….which if performed incorrectly, could be disastrous. Not so with these two!!! Plus, their pronunciations were spot on!!!
I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advance Reader Copy of this Audiobook.
June 2, 2022
This is the first book in the Brady Family series. This is a spin-off series from the amazing Stag Brothers series. Wow! I loved it! This is definitely a great start to this series. I love the Brady family!! Isaac/Zack and Nicole's story is so funny and steamy! Their banter are hilarious! And their chemistry is sizzling hot!! No dull moment with these two characters! They are pretty perfect together. The supporting characters are amazing and intriguing. Tom Taylorson and Carly Robins did an outstanding job with the narration. I love their voices together. This audiobook is very pleasant to listen to. I enjoyed it, and This is a great team author/narrators. I HIGHLY recommend it. Looking forward to listening to Suspension, the next book in the series.
March 10, 2021
This book was very confusing to me. I could not connect with either character and the heat between them was about zero. She is snarky and very rude. He is just sort of brilliant and lame. The writing is good but the story is not.
July 11, 2023
Meh
The storyline was all over the place and rushed. The main characters didn't act like real people in very common situations. Many times I wanted to put the book down. Ultimately the happy ending was good, but not great.
The storyline was all over the place and rushed. The main characters didn't act like real people in very common situations. Many times I wanted to put the book down. Ultimately the happy ending was good, but not great.
September 5, 2024
It was okay. A little boring here and there and had some typos. Had kind of no true plot? Just a lot of overall things happening that didn’t really mesh together well. The description of sex wasn’t that good bc I just don’t feel like people say some of those things ever LOL
September 29, 2021
DNF. The heroine smokes. I stopped at that point. Story was ok up to that point.
May 31, 2022
*Audiobook Review*
Lainey Davis has a wonderful way with entertaining, thoughtful, heartwarming romcoms. Foundation is a stellar start to the Brady Family series! If you love a humorous, low-angst romance with a whole lot of heart, get Foundation now. Nicole is the curvy, vivacious, delightfully snarky lawyer frustrated with her boss’ distracted antics. Isaac is a broody, arrogant geotechnical engineer feeling at-odds and unsatisfied with his family’s engineering company. The self-proclaimed lone wolf does not believe in love and feels ill-equipped for relationships. Nicole has given up on finding a suitable romantic match who can give her what she needs. When Nicole and Isaac are coerced into competing in a marathon relay race, they are paired up to train and couldn’t be more mismatched. He is the handsome, geeky, gruff coach she never wanted and she is the running partner he didn’t know he needed. Isaac’s the grumpy, environmentally conscious, marathoner. Nicole is the brash, brilliant, anti-running, altruistic bombshell. Nicole is hyper-focused on her career, and known for her brusqueness in the office. I adore Nicole, she is bubbly, fierce, and relatable. Isaac is endearingly grumpy and cocky with a heart of gold; he’s the perfect growly, nerdy book boyfriend.
I loved Nicole & Isaac's dynamic from start to finish. Their rapport is witty, biting, and deliciously flirty. Isaac finds her alluring and gorgeous. Nicole can’t stop thinking about the fit, hunky, infuriating engineer. As their relationship develops from enemies to professional to friendship, Nicole & Isaac realize they may not be as different as they thought. Their growing attraction sizzles and the tension between them is palpable. Drama escalates quickly as the blurring of personal and professional lines gets complicated. I love the way Lainey writes the two big families in Foundation and the way they both embrace Nicole wholeheartedly. Though Nicole’s parents are repugnant, she is surrounded by warm, loving, honest friends. The Stag family has taken her in as their own, and the Brady family embraces her into their large, loud family as well. Lainey Davis writes hilarious romances with big families, bold & sassy real bodied heroines, and growly, witty, lovable heroes.
Carly Robins is one of my favorite narrators. Her talents know no bounds, and her romcom narrations are always fantastic. Carly is a powerhouse as the unstoppable, kind hearted, beguiling Nicole. Carly gives an impassioned, quirky, hilarious performance. She made me snort-laugh and made my heart squeeze. Her character voices are awesome. She plays relatable, emotional, sarcastic, hysterical heroines perfectly. I really enjoy Tom Taylorson’s narration style. I am a newer listener of Tom’s, and have quickly become a huge fan of his work! Tom has a smooth, gruff, commanding timbre. He turns on the growly, seductive tone with perfect charm. I love the way his characterization of Isaac developed throughout the story as Isaac transformed from standoffish and curt to sweet and charismatic. Carly and Tom are a fantastic duo! Their performance styles, cadence, and character ranges compliment each other beautifully. I am “Tim Stag excited” for you to get this audiobook in your ears!
Lainey Davis has a wonderful way with entertaining, thoughtful, heartwarming romcoms. Foundation is a stellar start to the Brady Family series! If you love a humorous, low-angst romance with a whole lot of heart, get Foundation now. Nicole is the curvy, vivacious, delightfully snarky lawyer frustrated with her boss’ distracted antics. Isaac is a broody, arrogant geotechnical engineer feeling at-odds and unsatisfied with his family’s engineering company. The self-proclaimed lone wolf does not believe in love and feels ill-equipped for relationships. Nicole has given up on finding a suitable romantic match who can give her what she needs. When Nicole and Isaac are coerced into competing in a marathon relay race, they are paired up to train and couldn’t be more mismatched. He is the handsome, geeky, gruff coach she never wanted and she is the running partner he didn’t know he needed. Isaac’s the grumpy, environmentally conscious, marathoner. Nicole is the brash, brilliant, anti-running, altruistic bombshell. Nicole is hyper-focused on her career, and known for her brusqueness in the office. I adore Nicole, she is bubbly, fierce, and relatable. Isaac is endearingly grumpy and cocky with a heart of gold; he’s the perfect growly, nerdy book boyfriend.
I loved Nicole & Isaac's dynamic from start to finish. Their rapport is witty, biting, and deliciously flirty. Isaac finds her alluring and gorgeous. Nicole can’t stop thinking about the fit, hunky, infuriating engineer. As their relationship develops from enemies to professional to friendship, Nicole & Isaac realize they may not be as different as they thought. Their growing attraction sizzles and the tension between them is palpable. Drama escalates quickly as the blurring of personal and professional lines gets complicated. I love the way Lainey writes the two big families in Foundation and the way they both embrace Nicole wholeheartedly. Though Nicole’s parents are repugnant, she is surrounded by warm, loving, honest friends. The Stag family has taken her in as their own, and the Brady family embraces her into their large, loud family as well. Lainey Davis writes hilarious romances with big families, bold & sassy real bodied heroines, and growly, witty, lovable heroes.
Carly Robins is one of my favorite narrators. Her talents know no bounds, and her romcom narrations are always fantastic. Carly is a powerhouse as the unstoppable, kind hearted, beguiling Nicole. Carly gives an impassioned, quirky, hilarious performance. She made me snort-laugh and made my heart squeeze. Her character voices are awesome. She plays relatable, emotional, sarcastic, hysterical heroines perfectly. I really enjoy Tom Taylorson’s narration style. I am a newer listener of Tom’s, and have quickly become a huge fan of his work! Tom has a smooth, gruff, commanding timbre. He turns on the growly, seductive tone with perfect charm. I love the way his characterization of Isaac developed throughout the story as Isaac transformed from standoffish and curt to sweet and charismatic. Carly and Tom are a fantastic duo! Their performance styles, cadence, and character ranges compliment each other beautifully. I am “Tim Stag excited” for you to get this audiobook in your ears!
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