Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
Helpful Score: 1
This contemporary romance has All. The. Feelings .... both steamy and sad. TW: Parental illness
This story takes place in the same world as Hoang's first two novels and features Anna and Quan. Anna's life is unraveling - a talented violinist, she has artist block and can't complete playing a single piece. Then her long-term boyfriend tells her he's going to 'date' other women to confirm his commitment to her. If he can see other people, Anna decides she will too (although the thought terrifies her) and she signs up with several dating apps. That's how she's connected to Quan.
He's a tattooed entrepreneur recovering from a very 'personal' surgery and ready to resume 'normal activities.' He plans to do this as a one-night-stand in case things don't go well. His plans crumble when he meets beautiful and vulnerable Anna who shares his interest in Netflix nature documentaries. He's quickly pulled into Anna's world of family drama while managing a life-changing business deal. Will their love be enough to overcome the expectations of Anna's family?
All the kudos to audiobook narrators Natalie Naudus and Brian Nishii whose performances covered a vast range of intense emotions and helped me feel each one stronger than the words alone.
Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy of this title.
This story takes place in the same world as Hoang's first two novels and features Anna and Quan. Anna's life is unraveling - a talented violinist, she has artist block and can't complete playing a single piece. Then her long-term boyfriend tells her he's going to 'date' other women to confirm his commitment to her. If he can see other people, Anna decides she will too (although the thought terrifies her) and she signs up with several dating apps. That's how she's connected to Quan.
He's a tattooed entrepreneur recovering from a very 'personal' surgery and ready to resume 'normal activities.' He plans to do this as a one-night-stand in case things don't go well. His plans crumble when he meets beautiful and vulnerable Anna who shares his interest in Netflix nature documentaries. He's quickly pulled into Anna's world of family drama while managing a life-changing business deal. Will their love be enough to overcome the expectations of Anna's family?
All the kudos to audiobook narrators Natalie Naudus and Brian Nishii whose performances covered a vast range of intense emotions and helped me feel each one stronger than the words alone.
Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy of this title.
