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ALC provided by Brilliance Audio via NetGalley

Author: Teagan Hunter

Narrators: Emma Wilder and Lee Samuels

Parker and Noel were best friends, attached at the hip until Noel left for bigger dreams of Hollywood and Parker chose not to go with him. Now, it’s been 10 years since they saw each other and Noel is back in town. An anonymous donor gave a hefty sum to help kickstart Parker’s beloved project – renovating the town’s dilapidated theater. Their only request is that the new theater be named after Noel. 

When Noel returns to his hometown, he thinks he’ll do a “drive by” visit. See his grandma, show up for the ceremony and the fundraiser and leave, but soon he sees he can’t just leave Parker again. They’ll have a decade of catching up, making up and Noel will have to reclaim his best friend status as he has been replaced by a surprising new person!

Narrated dual style by Emma Wilder and Lee Samuels, this second chance, childhood friends to lovers, “it’s always been you” story was a delight to listen to. Emma is amazing as ever (I have listened to her forever and I still do a double take when I hear her  incredible “male voice”). She’s lovely as the passionate, determined Parker. Lee does a wonderful job too. He does incredible voice work, making every character sound very unique and distinct. 

Overall, this was a fun, lighthearted rom com with no big conflicts or drama but very engaging. You just have to root for Parker and Noel.

Thanks, Brilliance Audio, for the advanced listen.

Content notes: (historical, off page) mentions of death of parents, child abandonment, bullying