From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan’s uplifting novel tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator—who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident—and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel.
For Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind her. She’s found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother. When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger.
On her return home, Sewanee discovers one of the world’s most beloved romance novelists wanted her to perform her last book—with Brock McNight, the industry’s hottest, most secretive voice. Sewanee doesn’t buy what romance novels are selling—not after her own dreams were tragically cut short—and she stopped narrating them years ago. But her admiration of the late author, and the opportunity to get her grandmother more help, makes her decision for her.
As Sewanee begins work on the book, resurrecting her old romance pseudonym, she and Brock forge a real connection, hidden behind the comfort of anonymity. Soon, she is dreaming again, but secrets are revealed, and the realities of life come crashing down around her once more.
If she can learn to risk everything for desires she has long buried, she will discover a world of intimacy and acceptance she never believed would be hers.
© 2022 HarperAudio (Lydbog): 9780063095588
Release date
Lydbog: 2. august 2022
From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan’s uplifting novel tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator—who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident—and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel.
For Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind her. She’s found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother. When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger.
On her return home, Sewanee discovers one of the world’s most beloved romance novelists wanted her to perform her last book—with Brock McNight, the industry’s hottest, most secretive voice. Sewanee doesn’t buy what romance novels are selling—not after her own dreams were tragically cut short—and she stopped narrating them years ago. But her admiration of the late author, and the opportunity to get her grandmother more help, makes her decision for her.
As Sewanee begins work on the book, resurrecting her old romance pseudonym, she and Brock forge a real connection, hidden behind the comfort of anonymity. Soon, she is dreaming again, but secrets are revealed, and the realities of life come crashing down around her once more.
If she can learn to risk everything for desires she has long buried, she will discover a world of intimacy and acceptance she never believed would be hers.
© 2022 HarperAudio (Lydbog): 9780063095588
Release date
Lydbog: 2. august 2022
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N
19. sep. 2022
Wondefully narrated, beautifully written. While admittedly slightly predictable I am in awe of the use of words - a narrator and writer to look out for.
Helle
29. dec. 2022
Shit den er god. Nu har jeg kun hørt og læst små 100+ romance-novels. Og denne her er er en romance, men den tager også en metaposition på genren og gør kærligt grin med den. Forfatteren kører historien max ud i hjørnerne på gernetropes, med et selvironisk blink i øjet, og slipper godt fra. Personerne er gode, og så læser hun jo fantastisk op. Jeg grinede højt flere gange og fik ondt i kinderne af at smile. Intelligent skrevet med hjerte og noget på hjertet.-0-Har lige genhørt den. Oh my!! Still good! Very good!!
K
16. sep. 2022
Julia Whelan is just extraordinarily good at what she does.It’s not like you don’t largely know what is going to happen, but she writes it in a thoroughly entertaining and realistic way. I think the fact that it seems like it could be autobiographical makes it better, -she addresses this at the end..This is a good, fun read. Written by one of the best narrators there is. I hope she writes (and reads) a lot more books.
Lisbeth
18. jan. 2023
Virkelig god
Birgitte
3. aug. 2023
God bog med en god oplæser❤️❤️
Læsehesten
5. aug. 2023
Rigtigt morsom sine steder samt en bog med indhold
Alex
15. jan. 2023
Virkelig god - og sjov! Grinte højt flere gange undervejs 😆
Vanille
11. dec. 2022
TW: Ableisme Der er enormt meget godt i bogen. Men indimellem synes jeg, den føles som et lidt sarkastisk take på romance. Det er jeg ikke så vild med. Det er tungt i længden at høre på den massive ableisme - rigtig meget internaliseret, men også udefra og systemisk. Bogen er meget lidt juicy, men har nogle meget fede indblik i tropes og andre lidt mere romance-nørdede hjørner.
Mathilde
1. dec. 2022
Hyggelig fortælling der ikke blev trættende i sin forudsigelighed.
Rikke
17. feb. 2023
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