MISDIRECTED

Fans of "Bridgerton" will devour this audio-only contemporary romance narrated by screen actors Nicola Coughlan and Gwilym Lee. Hattie Murton, reluctant star of the fictional TV show "Leicester Square," lives her worst nightmare when the screenwriters create a love arc for her with her unpleasant costar, Anthony Rafe. Coughlan channels Hattie's underdog quality, and her knowledge of on-set antics comes across in her light, swift reading. Lee's deep voice chips away at Anthony's impenetrable facade to reveal his long held interest in Hattie. Both narrators excel at their portrayals of the opposite sex, ensuring that the alternating chapters are seamlessly conveyed. Although Coughlan's diction could be a little crisper, this lushly romantic listen is a stand-out audio. C.A. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]