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Gigi Rutherford loves love stories. She reads them, she sells them at her romance bookstore, and she could spend hours imagining the meet-cutes of every couple she encounters. But when it comes to her own love interests, Gigi is out of stock.
Instead of enduring bad date after bad date, these days she'd rather curl up with her favorite audiobook and the only man who makes her heart skip a beat: Zane Wilkenson, the smooth-voiced narrator Gigi is convinced is her soulmate.
Then, she's presented with the chance of a lifetime: a ten-day bus tour through the English countryside, an ocean away from her bookstore—all in the presence of Zane, in person, as he leads the tour.
But when Gigi arrives at the bus terminal in London, Zane is nowhere to be found.
Until he shows up, she's stuck with an eclectic group of fellow travelers: recently widowed and chatty Charlotte; trivia-obsessed Francis; Jenny, a true-crimemakeup YouTuber documenting every detail for her subscribers; and Sindhi and Roshi, a long-married couple who can't stop bickering. Then there's
the brooding bus driver, Taj, who Gigi finds infuriating yet also incredibly alluring ...
With heart and charm, warmth and humor, Chantel Guertin explores the meaningof love and family—and how, sometimes, the journey to yourself is where you'll find everything you've been searching for.
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781705052907
- File size: 291959 KB
- Duration: 10:08:14
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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February 6, 2023
The owner of a romance bookstore in Ann Arbor, Mich., yearns for her own Prince Charming in this humorous and poignant contemporary from Guertin (Instamom). Gigi’s late parents had a real-life meet-cute when they bonded over their favorite novel, and recently Gigi has been obsessing over an audio version of the same book, specifically the narrator’s sexy voice. After learning that the narrator, Zane, works as a tour guide in England, Gigi’s friends pitch in to send her on a 10-day bus tour led by Zane as a 30th birthday present. Zane doesn’t show up for his shift, however, leaving a devastated Gigi stuck on a bus full of wacky misfits, though the sardonic bus driver, Taj, teases her out of her ill humor. He’s a remarkably good listener, and the pair grow close as the tour goes on. When Zane finally does meet up with the group and proves just as handsome and responsive to Gigi’s interest as she dreamed, Gigi must determine which man truly has her heart. Guertin balances sweet and spicy with plenty of sizzle between Gigi and the men, vivid scenery, and a quirky cast. The result is sure to charm book-loving Anglophiles—as well as fans of Emily Henry and Amy Reichert. Agent: Samantha Haywood, Transatlantic Agency. -
June 1, 2023
After the death of her parents, Gigi distracted herself by taking over the family business--an Ann Arbor, MI, bookstore that she transformed into a romance-only retailer. When work isn't sufficiently diverting, there's always Zane, the velvet-voiced narrator for the audio version of the book that brought her parents together. With a little nudge from fate and her well-meaning friends, Gigi finds herself bound for Great Britain and a bus tour led by Zane himself. Can the real deal measure up to her phonic fantasies, or would she rather listen to her audiobook than her heart? Guertin (Instamom) proffers a playful contemporary romance about fate and friendships. Rich, descriptive language will immerse listeners in the idyllic British locales. Narrator Natalie Naudus gives unique voices to the group of globetrotters and creates an engaging listening experience. From comedy to crooning, she expertly delivers on every delightful detail of the heartwarming narrative. VERDICT This audio will appeal to listeners seeking an amusing, upbeat travel rom-com with a quirky cast of tourists. Recommended for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jo Wilde, and Emily Henry.--Lauren Hackert
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