A Very Happy Valentine by Elise Noble

A Very Happy Valentine

Snarky reunions, second chances, and a love she didn’t see coming

Written byElise Noble
Narrated byLanie Thatcher
Length3h11m
Release dateMarch 28, 2024
LanguageEnglish
★★★★★ 5.0 (262 ratings)

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AuthorElise Noble
NarratorLanie Thatcher
Runtime3h11m
PublishedMarch 28, 2024
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (262 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Serena Carlisle’s high school reunion invitation lands like a glitter bomb in her inbox—sugar-coated but impossible to ignore. Ten years later, she’s traded her awkward braces phase for a sleek home staging business, but the ghosts of her teenage humiliation still haunt her. When she impulsively RSVPs “yes,” Serena doesn’t just walk into that ballroom—she’s thrust into a pressure cooker of small-town drama, ex-best friends, and the one guy who never seemed to notice her then but can’t keep his eyes off her now.

Elise Noble serves up a rom-com with bite, blending sharp humor and tender vulnerability. The banter crackles between Serena and the book’s love interest, whose charm isn’t accidental. There’s no forced meet-cute here; their dynamic grows from the kind of history that makes every glance feel loaded. Add in a side of coastal Maine charm and a supporting cast that ranges from hilariously petty to unexpectedly kind, and you’ve got a story that’s more than just a fluffy valentine. It’s a reminder that some wounds need time to scar—and some surprises come wrapped in french toast.

Tags: romantic comedy audiobooksecond chance romancewomen's fictioncoastal Maine settingsnarky banter romanceaudiobook narrated by Lanie Thatcher

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Lanie Thatcher’s narration is the audiobook’s secret weapon. She nails Serena’s internal sarcasm without veering into unlikable territory, giving us a protagonist who’s equal parts self-aware and delightfully flawed. Thatcher also distinguishes between the townsfolk with subtle shifts in pitch and pace, whether she’s channeling the smarmy ex or the sweet but nosy neighbor. The production is crisp, with just enough ambient noise (like clinking coffee cups during key scenes) to ground the story without distraction. If this book has a weak spot, it’s the insta-love tacked onto the tail end—feels a bit like swapping a slow-cooked meal for fast food. But Noble’s dialogue and Thatcher’s performance sell it enough to overlook. Pacing is tight, never lingering too long on any one set piece, and the 3.5-hour runtime flies by thanks to witty back-and-forth and a satisfying emotional arc. Think *Crazy Rich Asians* meets *Sweet Home Alabama* if it starred a single woman reclaiming her narrative. A resounding yes for anyone who wants their rom-coms with a side of snark and a hearty dose of second chances.

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