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Gilli Messer and Teddy Hamilton, both of whom performed Dahlia's previous audiobook, return to narrate this enemies-to-lovers romance. Twenty years ago, Nellie and Noah were high school sweethearts. When their relationship imploded, Nellie told no one why, not wanting their secret to ruin Noah's relationships with their friends. Decades later, at their friends' un-wedding weekend, the two are forced to spend time together and confront the reason their relationship ended. Messer's ability to capture the pair's voices is stellar. Most notably, she's fully believable as she switches between their youthful and present-day dialogue. Hamilton's performance works well in scenes of high emotion and helps to bring Noah to life. Both narrators will keep listeners engaged as the former sweethearts confront their past. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]