Can We Skip to the Good Part

About This Audiobook

*Can We Skip to the Good Part* isn’t just another rom-com—it’s a masterclass in turning life’s dumpster fires into kindling for slow-burning, witty romance. Melissa Brayden drops her protagonist, Tasha, into a double whammy of unemployment and a broken engagement, then hands her a lifeline: a book club where the real drama isn’t in the pages but between the members. The tension? Tasha’s growing crush on her best friend’s ex, a woman whose sharp wit matches her own. Brayden’s dialogue crackles with the kind of banter that makes you pause mid-laundry to rewind, and the emotional beats land without veering into schmaltz.

Quinn Riley’s narration is the audiobook’s secret weapon—her delivery swings effortlessly from dry humor to breathy vulnerability, making Tasha’s internal monologues feel like your own messy thoughts. Riley’s pacing is particularly brilliant during the book club scenes, where she juggles multiple characters with distinct vocal textures, from the smarmy know-it-all to the quietly observant love interest. What sets this apart from other sapphic romances is its refusal to sand down the edges: the awkwardness of post-breakup friendships, the sting of professional failure, and the way attraction can feel like a betrayal—until it doesn’t. It’s a romance for anyone who’s ever wanted to fast-forward through the mess but stayed for the growth.