Craving You by Samantha Chase

Craving You

One reckless weekend of fiery attraction

Written bySamantha Chase
Narrated byCarly Robins
Length7h21m
Release dateApril 22, 2025
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.2 (1,455 ratings)

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AuthorSamantha Chase
NarratorCarly Robins
Runtime7h21m
PublishedApril 22, 2025
Rating★★★★ 4.2 / 5 (1,455 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a buttoned-up woman trades her carefully curated planner for a spontaneous night of passion, *Craving You* delivers in spades. Samantha Chase throws Hailey Donovan—a woman who lives by lists and routines—into the deep end when a chance encounter at a wedding sparks an impulsive fling. The premise is deliciously simple: two strangers meet, combust, and spend a weekend in a haze of desire. But Chase doesn’t just stop at the chemistry; she layers in real emotions, dry humor, and enough emotional heft to keep the heat from feeling one-dimensional. The chemistry between Hailey and her mysterious counterpart, Dylan, crackles off the page, but it’s the way the story balances lust with vulnerability that makes it stick. And let’s not forget the setting—a sun-drenched, wine-fueled escape that feels like a mini-vacation in itself.

Narrator Carly Robins brings this story to life with a voice that’s both sultry and grounded, her performance shifting effortlessly between playful banter and tender moments. She nails Hailey’s initial uptight energy, then sells the transformation as the weekend unravels—her reading of Dylan’s gruff charm and secret softness is especially winning. The pacing of the audiobook mirrors the story’s rhythm: slow burns that erupt into fireworks, with Robins keeping the tension taut. The production quality is crisp, allowing every sigh, every heated whisper to feel intimate. If you’re looking for a romance that’s equal parts escapism and emotional payoff, this one’s a knockout.

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Editor's Review ★★★★

AudioBook Atlas

I went into *Craving You* expecting a quick, steamy fling of a read—and it delivered exactly that, but with surprising depth. Carly Robins’ narration is a standout, her voice warm and expressive, especially during the more intimate scenes. She makes Hailey’s internal monologue feel raw and relatable, even when her decisions verge on reckless, while Dylan’s gruff, no-nonsense charm comes through clearly without feeling overdone. The production is top-notch, with no distracting background noise, just clean audio that lets the story breathe. That said, I had a few quibbles. First, the “weekend only” premise starts to feel a little convenient by the halfway mark—sure, it’s a fantasy, but the lack of real-world consequences for their impulsive choices occasionally pulled me out of the story. Second, some of the secondary characters (like Hailey’s nosy sister) veered into caricature territory, which made them less compelling than they could have been. But these flaws didn’t ruin the experience. The emotional payoff toward the end, where the characters confront their fears and desires, felt earned. If you love romances that balance heat with heart, *Craving You* is a solid pick—just don’t expect it to be a deep dive into complex relationships.

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