Book description
Beautiful Secret - An Audiobook Review
If you're a fan of Christina Lauren's Beautiful and Wild Seasons series, Beautiful Secret is the perfect next step for your audio collection. The story follows Ruby Miller, a sharp-witted London engineer who's suddenly whisked to New York to work with Niall Stella, the city's top urban-planning executive-and, as it turns out, "the hottest man alive." From the moment their flirty overnight flight brings them face-to-face, sparks ignite and the chemistry is unmistakable.
The audiobook delivers this sizzling romance in a lively, conversational tone that feels like a private conversation between friends. The narrator's clear diction and subtle inflections bring both Ruby's practical confidence and Niall's guarded charm to life. Listeners will appreciate how the voice shifts seamlessly between professional banter and intimate moments, keeping the pacing brisk without sacrificing depth.
What makes this book especially compelling is the way it balances work-day drama with personal discovery. Ruby's mission to "loosen his tie" goes beyond a simple flirtation-it's about breaking out of routines, confronting past baggage, and learning that vulnerability can be as powerful as ambition. The story keeps you guessing: will their connection survive the return to London, or will the distance erase what they've built?
The audio experience is enhanced by subtle sound design-airport ambience, city sounds-that transports listeners straight into New York's hustle. The narration's pacing matches the ebb and flow of a romantic plot: quick exchanges during meetings, slower, more intimate moments when they share secrets over late-night coffee.
In short, Beautiful Secret offers an engaging, well-crafted romance that feels fresh and relatable. It's a delightful addition to any audiophile's library-especially those who appreciate a blend of wit, heart, and the kind of chemistry that only Christina Lauren can deliver. If you're looking for a story that will keep you turning pages (or ears) late into the night, this audiobook is a must-listen.
Predator
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CuriousCoder
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient β it's like having a personal narrator. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle.
ThoughtTrailblazer
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Star Scratch
ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience.
Street Jolly
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Bad Badminton
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Bleachers
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Emerald Vine
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Light Despair
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Joker's Grin
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Indigo Red
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WonderWords
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Tacklebox
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
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Centurion Sherman
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Bat Magenta
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DragonBlood
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience