DREAM ON, RAMONA RILEY Clover Lake, Book 1

Gail Shalan gives a dynamic performance of this light, fun queer romance. Ramona leaves her dream of becoming a Hollywood costume designer to take care of her sister in their hometown of Clover Lake; some years later she's still stuck there, working as a waitress. In comes famous bad girl Dylan Monroe, who moves to town. When the two meet, sparks fly, and Shalan energetically offers an engaging delivery. She transforms the voices of the characters into clear, emotional depictions of each story beat: drama, frustration, sexual pleasure, and heart-fluttering romance. With some sex scenes and cursing, this is an adult listen provided by a youthful voice and an especially great listen for those transitioning out of young adult audiobooks. G.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]