Count Those Blessings

About This Audiobook

Shannon Gardener’s *Count Those Blessings* crackles with the kind of opulence you’ll feel in your bones—think private jets, platinum records, and a marriage so glittering it feels like a mirage. But Gardener doesn’t just dazzle with wealth; she dissects the cracks in privilege, where betrayal lingers behind gilded doors and humility becomes the real luxury. Kayla’s rise from overlooked choir singer to superstar feels earned, not handed, and Tyrese’s billionaire swagger hides a wound that’s as raw as it is regal. The story’s heartbeat is its refusal to sugarcoat: love isn’t enough to keep a marriage intact when secrets fester, and faith isn’t a shield against human frailty. Andrea Jones-Pierre’s narration is the secret sauce—her velvety alto makes every whispered confession land like a prayer, and her knack for shifting between Kayla’s vulnerability and Tyrese’s icy dominance keeps the tension taut. This isn’t just a romance; it’s a power couple’s fall from grace, served with a side of soul-searching.

What sets this apart is Gardener’s fearless voice. She writes wealthy Black characters who aren’t reduced to tropes; their struggles feel universal, even when their bank accounts aren’t. The audiobook’s pacing mirrors the story’s emotional rollercoaster—sudden accelerations into drama balanced by moments of quiet introspection that linger like a gospel hymn. The production is crisp, with subtle ambient sounds that place you in the room (or the penthouse) without ever distracting from the words. If you crave romance with teeth and characters who refuse to be saintly, this is your next obsession.