Book description
You know that feeling when you're lying on your bedroom floor at 2 a.m., heart pounding, listening to a voice that feels like home? That's the magic of Jillian Dodd's That Boy on audiobook. The narrator's voice-warm, intimate, laced with that perfect mix of teenage vulnerability and quiet confidence-doesn't just tell you about the boy next door; it makes you feel the sun-warmed grass under your bare feet during stolen afternoons and the electric buzz when Phillip's voice, thick with sleep, answers your late-night call.
Dodd crafts a small town that breathes: you hear the crunch of gravel under sneakers as Danny, all golden hair and effortless charm, teases you into the back of his truck, smelling faintly of sunscreen and possibility. You feel the solid comfort of Phillip's arm around your shoulders, his voice a low, steady hum in your ear, like the creak of a porch swing at dusk. The audiobook turns every detail into a sensory memory-Danny's laugh, bright as a snapped rubber band; Phillip's quiet promise, "I've got you," delivered like a secret whispered just for you.
This isn't just another love triangle. Dodd makes you ache for both boys with such tender specificity that you'll find yourself leaning closer to your headphones, heart racing when Danny's hand brushes yours at the school dance, or when Phillip's fingers gently tuck a stray strand of hair behind your ear. The narrator's voice captures the dizzying rush of first kisses, the nervous giggle before prom, the way time slows when you're wrapped in someone's arms. You don't just hear the story-you live it, from the sticky sweetness of soda at the diner to the salty tang of tears when you realize who truly sees you.
And the audiobook? It's a masterclass in intimacy. The pauses between lines feel real, like the breath you hold when you're about to say something you've never said before. You hear the city's distant hum outside a window, the rustle of pages when you're pretending to read, the thump of a basketball in the driveway. Dodd's signature "big fat happily ever after" isn't just promised-it's earned, and the narrator's voice makes you believe it's already yours. You'll find yourself hitting "repeat" on the first chapter, not just to hear the story again, but to relive that perfect, aching feeling of being young, chosen, and utterly, completely loved. This isn't just a romance; it's a soundtrack for the girl who's always known, deep down, who That Boy really is.
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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