Beach, Please

About This Audiobook

If you’ve ever fantasized about swapping your spreadsheets for sand between your toes—only to realize your dream beach getaway comes with a side of ex-boyfriend—*Beach, Please* is your audiobook soulmate. Melanie Summers drops us into Paradise Bay with a heroine whose wit is as sharp as her sunburn, and a love interest whose British charm is undermined only by his knack for showing up at the worst possible moments. This isn’t just another rom-com; it’s a masterclass in turning awkward encounters into electric chemistry, with dialogue so snappy you’ll rewind just to catch the zingers.

The dual narration by Esther Wane and Matthew Lloyd Davies is where this audiobook *shines*—literally. Wane delivers the heroine’s internal monologues with the perfect mix of exasperation and vulnerability, while Davies leans into the love interest’s posh cadence without tipping into caricature. Their back-and-forth in the banter-heavy scenes feels improvised, like you’ve stumbled onto a private inside joke. The production polish (no jarring volume shifts, seamless chapter transitions) lets the story’s humor and heart take center stage, making it ideal for listeners who crave romance with a side of genuine laughs."

"review": "I’ll admit: I rolled my eyes at the ‘stranded with an ex’ premise—until about 10 minutes in, when the heroine’s *‘Oh goody, my personal hell now has a piña colada’* line had me cackling in my car. *Beach, Please* is that rare rom-com that balances snark with sincerity, and the audiobook format amplifies its strengths tenfold. Esther Wane’s narration is a standout; she nails the protagonist’s dry humor but also sells the quieter moments, like when she’s pretending not to care while secretly googling *‘how to tell if your ex still loves you’* at 2 a.m. Matthew Lloyd Davies, meanwhile, gives the love interest a voice that’s equal parts infuriating and irresistible—think Henry Cavill’s Superman if he had a habit of mansplaining sunscreen application.

The pacing is where this audiobook *almost* stumbles. The middle act drags slightly with a subplot about a missing cat (yes, really) that feels like filler, even if it does lead to a hilarious scene involving a golf cart chase. And while the steamy scenes are well-handled—tasteful but still scorching—the abrupt tone shift from comedy to passion might jolt listeners who prefer a slower burn. That said, the production is flawless: no distracting mouth clicks, no awkward pauses, just two narrators so in sync you’d swear they recorded together. If you love enemies-to-lovers with a tropical backdrop and narration that makes you forget you’re *listening* to a book (not eavesdropping on a real conversation), this is your next beach bag essential. Just maybe skip the piña coladas—trust me, the heroine’s hangover is *not* aspirational."

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"enemies-to-lovers audiobook with British charm