Book description
Forget everything you think you know about contemporary romance. Jessica Park's Flat-Out Love isn't just a book-it's a perfectly timed audio experience you'll crave on your commute, during your coffee break, or when you need to escape the ordinary. And it's not just good for an audiobook; it's made for it.
Picture this: you're settling into your headphones, and suddenly, you're not reading Julie Seagle's frantic texts to her new Boston family-they're spoken. You hear the nervous tap of her fingers on her phone, the quiet tension in her voice as she navigates the emotionally distant Watkins household. The parents are brilliant but distant, the tech-geek brother Matt is endearingly awkward, and the 13-year-old Celeste? She's hauling a life-sized cardboard cutout of her brother everywhere. It's messy, real, and utterly relatable.
But the real magic? Finn. The oldest Watkins brother, traveling the world, sending sporadic Facebook updates and late-night texts that feel like stolen moments. Through the audiobook's clever use of voice-acted texts and voice notes, you don't just read Julie's growing connection with him-you feel it. The warmth in his voice, the hesitation in her replies, the way his words make her heart race... it's intimate, like you're eavesdropping on the most private conversations. You'll find yourself nodding along, whispering back to the speaker, "Yes, that's exactly how it feels."
Jessica Park nails the emotional core: this isn't just a love story. It's about a family unraveling, secrets bubbling beneath the surface, and the courage it takes to ask the hard questions. The audiobook makes the mystery vibrant-you'll lean in, heart pounding, as Julie uncovers the truth that could shatter the Watkins family. And when it all comes together? It's not just satisfying; it's cathartic.
You don't just hear the story-you live it. The emails, the status updates, the whispered late-night talks-they all come alive in a way a printed page simply can't. Park's signature warmth and wit shine through every voice, making you laugh, sigh, and root for Julie and Finn like they're your best friends.
This is the audiobook you'll play again and again. It's the perfect blend of heart, humor, and a romance that builds slowly, beautifully, until you're utterly, completely invested. Don't just read it-hear it. Your next favorite listen is waiting. Grab Flat-Out Love and let the words wrap around you like a perfect hug. You won't just enjoy it; you'll feel seen.
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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