Book description
Okay, real talk: I just finished The Proposal on audiobook and I'm still buzzing. Sonora Reyes, the National Book Award Finalist, absolutely nailed it with this debut. Forget everything you think you know about marriage-of-convenience romances-this one's got heart, real stakes, and characters who feel like your actual friends.
The audiobook? Pure magic. The narrator (seriously, whoever's doing the voices-they're perfect) just gets Han, the guy who's been emotionally locked down since forever. You hear it in his voice-this quiet, almost shaky tension when he's trying to figure out if he's straight or if his fear of being undocumented is messing with his head. And Kenny? Oh, Kenny. His voice cracks just right when he's finally choosing his best friend over a relationship that's suffocating him. You don't just read their journey-you feel it in your chest.
Here's the thing: Reyes doesn't just give us a cute romance. Han's anxiety about being undocumented in today's world? It's not background noise-it's the engine of the whole story. When he loses his job (the one that was supposed to sponsor his visa), the panic isn't just "uh-oh," it's this raw, gutting fear. And Kenny? He's not just a sidekick; he's got his own baggage-fear of being alone, of making the "wrong" choice. Their dynamic is so real, you'll be yelling at the speaker, "Just say yes to Han!" when Kenny's ex forces the choice.
But the real magic happens when the fake marriage starts feeling real. You know that moment when they're pretending to be in love and suddenly, whoa, they're actually falling for each other? Reyes makes it so tender, so unexpected, you'll catch yourself holding your breath. The audiobook's pacing is just right-slow enough to savor their emotional shifts, fast enough to keep you hooked.
What I loved most? The way Reyes handles Han's internal journey without making it a big "coming out" moment. It's quieter, more human-like realizing your own fear is the thing holding you back, not just the world outside. And Kenny? He's not "the one who saves him"; he's the one who finally sees Han for who he is, not who he's pretending to be.
Honestly? This audiobook made me laugh, sigh, and then sit quietly for a minute after it ended. It's got all the swoony romance you want, but it's also got something deeper-about choosing yourself, choosing love, and finding security in the most unexpected places. If you've ever felt like you were hiding parts of yourself to survive, you'll feel seen here. And if you just want a beautifully written, emotionally honest romance? This is it. I'm still thinking about that last scene. You need this. Seriously.
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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