ANY TROPE BUT YOU

Narrators Tim Paige and Jesse Vilinsky shine in this charming romance as they portray Forrest and Margot with compelling chemistry and emotional depth. Margot, a romance writer, has struggled with love in her own life. When her diary of disenchantment with the genre is maliciously revealed, her career is jeopardized. To help, her sister sends Margot to Alaska to reinvent herself. There, she meets Forrest, who's put his medical research on hold to care for his paralyzed father. Romance tropes then seamlessly converge on the couple, beginning with a meet-cute. Paige and Vilinsky deliver a master class in narration--conveying emotions, especially vulnerability and longing, through pitch-perfect pauses, nuanced inflections, and expressive tones. Their performances elevate the story, keeping listeners captivated. S.K.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]