Lauren Sweet's narration enhances the comedic, charming, and sensual elements of this audiobook to make it a star of a rom-com. Actuary Darcy is as regimented as her statistical analyses. Astrologist Elle is her opposite--spacey and colorful. Both are pressured by family to find love, inspiring the two to fake a relationship during the holidays despite their disastrous first date. Elle enthusiastically reads zodiac-centric lists, and Darcy's perfectionism is revealed as she warily agrees to new experiences. Naturally, all the time they spend faking their ruse leads to real feelings. Sweet's nuanced narration is evident in its details such as a spooky storyteller's voice to set the scene of an escape room and a voice that cracks with emotion during a tearful outburst.
Pub Date: Nov. 10, 2020
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063000827
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
It all makes for a delightful listen.
Accents play a key role in this historical romance, and narrator Will Watt is masterful delivering them. Titus Pilcrow unexpectedly finds himself inheriting a great fortune. As he attempts to adjust to his new lifestyle and elevated position in London society, he crosses paths with the charming Comte de La Motte, whom Watt performs with an irresistible French accent. They become friends, and while Titus suspects that Nico is after a share of his money, he’s so endeared by Nico that he’d gladly give him anything he asked for. Watt effortlessly inhabits Titus and Nico’s perspectives as their mutual attraction blooms and secrets eventually come to light, all while switching rapid-fire between English and French accents.
It all makes for a delightful listen.Pub Date: April 28, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 35 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250435910
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: June 23, 2026
An affirming, sweet-spicy love story.
Fierce tennis rivals, Spaniard Inés Costa (portrayed by Elena Rey) and American Chloe Murphy (narrated by Lindsey Dorcus), go from enemies to lovers in this third series installment. When Inés’ career falters and hot-tempered Chloe’s on-court behavior threatens her own viability, the two unexpectedly form a mutually beneficial partnership throughout the Grand Slam circuit. The dual narrative talents of Dorcus and Rey enliven dialogue, forming genuine connections between the leads. They also infuse the international assemblage of competitors with an array of Australian, British, Spanish, and American accents. While their performances are mostly in sync as they alternate characterizing each woman’s emotional journey, they depart slightly with Inés’ Spanish accent—light in Rey’s case and distinctly applied in Dorcus’.
An affirming, sweet-spicy love story.Pub Date: April 7, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 50 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063430099
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: June 9, 2026
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