HOLIDAY WITH A TWIST

Looking for a romantic audiobook to give you some Christmas spirit? This is the perfect escape for a hectic holiday schedule. Leigh Holloway returns to her Massachusetts hometown with no fiancé, no job, and no intention of telling her family anything. The local bartender who sympathizes with her guilty secrets is none other than high school friend Croy Dawson. Narrator Samantha Cook shares Leigh's and Croy's friendship-turned-romance from alternating perspectives. Cook narrates with a casual contemporary style and a deadpan humor that pokes fun at Leigh's quirky family. She does a superlative job with dialogue, especially male voices, including Croy's. She uses a range of vocal styles to reflect character, and they sound realistic. Warmly detailing Stacey's strong visual images, Cook makes Leigh's story memorable. C.A. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2016]