Book description
Forget everything you thought you knew about small-town romances. Karmen Lee's The Relationship Mechanic isn't just a love story-it's a full-throttle audiobook joyride that'll have you tapping your foot, smiling like an idiot, and questioning why you ever drove a car in the first place. Seriously, the narrator (kudos to whoever's doing the magic here) makes Vini, the fiercely independent Peach Blossom mechanic who "speaks fluent grease and charm," sound like the best date you've ever had. You can practically hear her wrench clink as she fixes Jessica's rental car-and her own heart, which promptly starts revving at the sight of the city girl who's only supposed to be visiting.
Jessica's a mess-career on the rocks, heart on a temporary vacation-and Vini's got her whole life dialed in: family, hometown, and zero interest in a six-week fling. But oh, the tension! Lee writes chemistry that crackles like a faulty spark plug, and the audiobook absolutely leans into it. You'll hear the blush in Jessica's voice when Vini offers a lift, the playful smirk in Vini's "just a tow, babe" when she's clearly plotting something way more interesting. The "six weeks" deadline? Pure, delicious agony. You'll be yelling at your phone, "JUST TELL HER YOU'RE STAYING!" (Spoiler: You'll need tissues for that moment when they realize home isn't a place-it's a person who knows your coffee order and how to fix your life's little breakdowns.)
And let's talk about the vibe. This isn't your grandma's romance. It's a sunny Georgia afternoon, lemonade on the porch, and two women realizing they've been driving in circles their whole lives. Lee's got that perfect balance of humor ("TLC for a lonely heart? More like TLC for a broken-down heart") and heart that'll make you want to immediately re-listen to the audiobook while making a playlist of "Vini's Drive-Thru Anthems." It's got all the cozy tropes you love-forced proximity, slow burn, the ah-ha moment when you realize you've been in love with someone's laugh for weeks-but wrapped in such fresh, authentic voices, you'll forget you're listening to a book.
If you've ever wondered what a romance sounds like when it's got a little engine grease on its sleeves? This is it. Skip the clichรฉs, skip the over-the-top drama. The Relationship Mechanic is the audiobook equivalent of a perfect road trip: smooth, full of surprises, and you'll wish it never ended. You'll laugh, you'll sigh, and you'll absolutely need to go straight to the next Peach Blossom book (because after this, you'll be begging for more of these characters who are clearly just getting started on their best lives). Trust me-your heart's been on a long road trip. This is the detour you've been waiting for.
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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