Book description
Abby Jimenez delivers a sharp, charming audiobook escape with "The Fall Risk," perfectly capturing the messy, hilarious tension of two wounded people forced into connection. Set against a Valentine's Day backdrop neither wants, the story follows Charlotte, armed with emotional-support bear spray after a stalker left her wary, and Seth, a recently divorced arborist still adjusting to life on solid ground. Their worlds collide when a building malfunction traps them together on a precarious upper floor, turning their mutual distrust into unexpected vulnerability.
The audiobook format elevates this short, sharp romance. Listeners immediately feel Charlotte's sharp-edged anxiety through the narrator's precise delivery-her clipped sentences and wary pauses. Seth's calm, grounded voice, layered with the subtle humor of a man who climbs trees for a living, provides perfect counterbalance. You hear the crackle of tension as their defenses slowly lower, replaced by genuine curiosity. The banter feels effortless, the dialogue natural, making the forced proximity feel less like a clichΓ© and more like a necessary, human reset.
Jimenez masterfully avoids melodrama. The "disaster" isn't a fire or earthquake-it's the simple, relatable panic of being trapped, amplifying their emotional walls. You listen as Seth's quiet patience disarms Charlotte's walls, and her guarded humor slowly softens. The narrator captures the quiet moments too: the shared silence that isn't awkward, the way Seth's "woodsy vibes" (as the book describes him) become a comfort, not a threat. The stakes feel real-not just about getting down from the floor, but about whether they can trust again.
What shines is the pacing. In just over an hour, the audiobook builds a complete, satisfying emotional arc. The humor lands effortlessly-Charlotte's bear spray becomes a running gag, Seth's tree knowledge a gentle tease. There's no over-explaining; you feel their connection growing through small, believable moments. The ending isn't a grand gesture but a quiet, earned moment of hope, perfectly suited for the intimate medium of audio. It's a reminder that sometimes, the most dangerous fall is the one you take when you finally let someone in. A perfect, uplifting listen for anyone needing a reminder that connection often starts where you least expect it.
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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