I Want It That Way by Karen Grey 

A Playful Audio Adventure!


Hold onto your heartstrings because “I Want It That Way” by Karen Grey is like a warm, fuzzy hug wrapped in a snazzy romance tune. Seriously, it left my heart doing a happy dance! And guess what? It’s like that one catchy song you can’t stop humming, only in book form.

So, remember that feeling when you find the last slice of pizza in the box? Well, that’s pretty much how I felt diving into Dani’s whirlwind of a romance. You know, the anticipation and the cheesy grin? Lukas and Dani go from “uh-huh, sure” to “heck yeah, forever” in a journey full of twists, turns, and a sprinkling of heart-melting moments. I mean, they conquered more emotional hurdles than a rabbit in a steeplechase, and they did it all together. Teamwork, folks!

Now, let’s talk about the voices behind the scenes. Imagine a vocal tag team of Amy McFadden and Alastair Haynesbridge—first-timers for me, by the way. Amy? She’s like the voice of Dani’s feisty spirit, making it sizzle in all the right ways. And Alastair? Oh boy, he’s the voice behind Lukas’ “I’m a tough guy with a soft center” vibe, and let me tell you, it’s like ear candy for your soul. Their narration was like a perfect dance routine, and I was here for it.

And who knew audiobooks could be so visually captivating? I mean, they painted the chemistry between Dani and Lukas like artists with magical voice brushes. I could practically feel their connection through the headphones. Just one thing: those “almost-but-not-quite” touches? Torturous and wonderful all at once.

Summing it up: if you’re into that “let’s pretend to date and fall madly in love” vibe with a side of Hollywood magic, sassy women on a mission, dogs who know how to play matchmaker, and enough romantic tension to power a city, then Lukas and Dani’s story is your jam. The heartwarming destination is absolutely guaranteed—think of it as a road trip straight to your feels.

And can I just say, Karen Grey, you’ve cooked up something truly delectable here! Can’t wait for seconds!

Book Stats:
Rating 4/5
Series: Carolina Classics
Interconnected Standalones
Tropes: hollywood-star, audiobook, close-proximity, co-workers, floof-in-charge, found-family, grumpy-sunshine, level-3-steam, marriage-of-convenience, fake-relationship-trope, one-bed, opposites, rom-com
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