Book description
October 12, 2023
Dear Reader,
I just finished Fall Apart on audiobook, and I'm still buzzing. Dakota Forest didn't just write a second book in the On the Slopes series-she crafted a slow-burn, soul-deep romance that feels like the kind of story you whisper about after your own late-night bar crawl.
Let me tell you: Lizzy Frank is exactly where I'd be after a cheating ex. She's got that sharp, guarded energy, all "fun distraction only" vibes, nursing a drink at a dive bar like it's her last stand. Then Clay Chapman slides into the seat beside her. Tall. Tattooed. A construction worker who thinks about where his coffee cup belongs on the bar. Opposites? Absolutely. But the pull between them? Electric. You hear it in the audiobook-the way the narrator's voice dips low when Clay says, "I'm not looking for complications," but his eyes say you're the complication I want.
Forest's genius is in the details. Lizzy's past isn't just a backstory; it's the reason she flinches when a guy's phone buzzes. Clay's need for order? It's not just a quirk-it's how he shields himself after his own heartbreak. And the audiobook? Oh, it's perfect. The narrator (seriously, whoever's doing the voice work-low, steady, with just the right hint of gravel) makes Clay's quiet intensity feel real. You hear the scrape of his chair, the clink of glasses, the way Lizzy's laugh falters when she's trying not to trust him.
I won't lie-I was there with them. When Lizzy finally admits she's scared to let someone in, and Clay says, "I'm not asking you to trust me. Just... stay," I had to pause the audiobook. It wasn't just a line; it was the moment the whole book clicked. They're not just avoiding falling apart-they're learning to build something sturdy out of the pieces.
And the title? Fall Apart? It's not just about the relationship. It's about the messy, beautiful work of letting yourself be seen. Forest doesn't rush it. She lets the tension simmer, lets you feel every hesitation, every tiny step toward trust. By the end, I was grinning like an idiot, thinking, Yeah. This is how it's supposed to feel.
If you've ever been afraid to try again, or if you just love a romance where the real love story is the slow, careful unmaking of walls... this audiobook is your next listen. It's not just good-it's the kind of story that sticks with you, like the aftertaste of a really good whiskey. I'm already counting down to Book Three.
- Someone who just had their heart gently rearranged
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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
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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