Book description
Picture this: you move into a gorgeous San Francisco apartment, only to discover your neighbor's nocturnal activities are louder than your morning coffee grinder. Not just loud-thumping. Like a bass drum solo played by a guy who clearly skipped the "quiet hours" memo. Enter Caroline, currently on a self-imposed dating hiatus, forced to listen to her neighbor's "athletic prowess" through walls thinner than her patience. And yes, it's that kind of neighbor. You know the one-the one who makes your own love life feel like a silent movie by comparison.
Alice Clayton (yes, the same author who swapped cosmetics counters for laptop keyboards and finally convinced her boyfriend to pop the question-and her Bernese Mountain dog is apparently part of the wedding party) delivers a riotous rom-com where the walls are literally the star. Caroline, clad in a pink baby-doll nightie and pure, unfiltered frustration, finally confronts the mysterious Simon Parker. What follows isn't just awkward-it's deliciously messy. The tension? Thick enough to spread on toast. The humor? As sharp as Caroline's growing list of "Why is this man not my problem?" questions.
Let's be real: the premise is gloriously absurd. You've got a woman whose only romantic inspiration is the sound of her neighbor's bedroom antics, and she's not even dating. Clayton nails that perfect blend of "oh my god, this is so embarrassing" and "wait, is this actually happening to me?" It's the kind of book where you'll snort-laugh at 2 a.m. while simultaneously whispering, "Yes, please keep banging that wall, Simon." The audiobook? Pure magic. The narrator leans into every cringe, every awkward pause, every "oh, that's why the wall shook," with perfect comedic timing. You hear Caroline's internal monologue-part exasperation, part "I'm judging you but also kinda intrigued"-and it's impossible not to smile.
Clayton's background in cosmetics (yes, she once sold lip gloss for a living) shines through in her razor-sharp observations. She doesn't just write about relationships; she dissects the tiny, hilarious moments that make them real. Like Caroline realizing her neighbor's "endless parade of women" might actually be one woman who just really, really likes the wall. Or the way Simon's voice, when he finally speaks, is as smooth as his "athletic" reputation is... well, overstated. (Spoiler: he's not a superhero. He's just really into his own bed.)
This isn't just another rom-com. It's a celebration of the ridiculous, relatable chaos of modern dating-and the fact that sometimes, your biggest problem is the guy next door who definitely knows how to work his bed. Clayton's voice is warm, witty, and utterly unapologetic about leaning into the absurd. You'll finish the audiobook convinced that Simon Parker is the neighbor you've always wanted to accidentally catch mid-"activity" with. And honestly? You'll be quietly hoping the next book in the series involves a lot more wallbanging. Because let's face it: life's too short for boring neighbors. And boring audiobooks. This one? It's the perfect mix of silly, steamy, and utterly unputdownable. Just... maybe keep the volume low when you're listening in public. You know, for everyone's sake.
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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