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A Novel
Narrator
Julia Whelan
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Length
7 hours 6 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“I came for Rebecca Serle’s signature magical realism and romance, and stayed for the free will vs. determinism conversation. A quick, enjoyable read that I cried during. Love is a net. It can catch you long after someone is gone.”
— Lindsay Makowicki • Bank Square Books
Bookseller recommendation
“I’ll be honest… I’ve not had the best success with Rebecca Searle. Her last one was a DNF for me. Having Julia Whelan as the narrator definitely helped me finish this one. I loved the magical realism concept, and how it unfolded. I loved the LA setting and thought Searle captured the food, culture, and scene of the city quite well. I continued to not be a fan of how she creates such intensely emotionally unavailable and stunted main characters who are a wee bit too codependent with their parents. The intensity of this family relationship was not as huge as the last one, and it also made more sense this time around. I also liked her parents, so that helped. I certainly flew through it, so something worked for me! ”
— Cori • Bright Side Bookshop
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“There are advantages to the universe sending you a little heads up regarding the length of your next relationship. For Daphne, it has worked to her advantage. Martin...three days, Hugo...three months. It's especially helpful if you are hiding important details of your life. When she receives a note with a name but no expiration date, she is thrown. Does this mean she has found her forever love? Possibly, but with commitment, comes honesty and Daphne's not sure she is ready for it. Fun and quirky, it was a nice break from my beloved gloom and doom! ”
— Suzanne • Underground Books
The New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years and One Italian Summer returns with “a romantic gem” (Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author) about a young woman who decides to finally live for herself rather than rely on the universe for answers.
Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake.
But as Jake and Daphne’s story unfolds, Daphne finds herself doubting the paper’s prediction, and wrestling with what it means to be both committed and truthful. Because Daphne knows things Jake doesn’t, information that—if he found out—would break his heart.
“Daphne’s sometimes heart-wrenching, often heartwarming search for meaningful relationships, both romantic and platonic, is sure to inspire” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) new and longtime fans of Rebecca Serle.
Rebecca Serle is the New York Times bestselling author of Expiration Dates, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and the young adult novels The Edge of Falling and When You Were Mine. Serle also developed the hit TV adaptation Famous in Love, based on her YA series of the same name. She is a graduate of USC and The New School and lives in Los Angeles with her husband. Find out more at RebeccaSerle.com.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Rebecca Serle
Narrator:
Julia Whelan
ISBN:
9781797168661
Length:
7 hours 6 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Audio
Publication date:
March 19, 2024
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#5,556 Overall
Genre rank:
#658 in Fiction - Literary
Reviews
"Golden Voice Narrator Julia Whelan creates an intimate and immediate listening experience in this contemporary audiobook featuring the California landscape. Thirty-three-year-old Daphne, an assistant to a movie producer, is searching for love. Whelan takes listeners through Daphne's romantic history with one unusual twist: At the start of each relationship, Daphne mysteriously receives a slip of paper with the name of her new partner and the length of time their relationship will last. When Daphne meets Jake, however, the slip contains only his name. Is this her happily-ever-after, or will other complications impede this love match? Whelan highlights Daphne's intelligence and kindness. Her supporting character portrayals round out this depiction of a relatable woman who is searching for lasting love." Expand reviewsNew Book Joy is proud to partner with Libro.fm to give you a great audiobook experience.
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