THE BOOK PROPOSAL

Kelli Tager and Nick Mondelli narrate a contemporary romance debut. Gracie is stuck with a bad case of writer's block and a recently quashed belief in romance. On a whim she emails her high school crush, Colin. Recently divorced, he is intrigued by Gracie's sense of humor, so the two continue writing. The stronger of the two narrators, Tager captures the hot mess that is Gracie's life, and her energetic pace keeps the story moving. Mondelli is believable as the easygoing lawyer Colin. His pleasant voice captures the personality traits of some secondary characters, as well. However, the timbres he gives them sound too similar to Colin's voice. Despite some flaws, the narrators' performances keep the listener entertained. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2023]