Crushin' Candy by Maddison Cole

Crushin' Candy

Sugar, sass, and a side of stripper lore

Written byMaddison Cole
Length9h05m
Release dateJanuary 30, 2024
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.2 (3 ratings)

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AuthorMaddison Cole
NarratorMia Madison, Ash Beverly
Runtime9h05m
PublishedJanuary 30, 2024
Rating★★★★ 4.2 / 5 (3 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, Comedy & Humor, Literature & Fiction
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

*Crushin’ Candy* isn’t just another rom-com—it’s a neon-lit, bubblegum-snapping rebellion against expectations, wrapped in a story that’s equal parts raunchy and raw. Maddison Cole drops us into the world of Candy, a bartender with a stripper-mom legacy she’s desperate to outrun, only to find herself tangled in a workplace romance that’s as sticky as the name she’s saddled with. The audiobook thrives on its dual narration: Mia Madison delivers Candy’s razor-sharp wit with a voice that’s equal parts smirk and vulnerability, while Ash Beverly’s deeper tones ground the love interest in a way that keeps the banter from floating into pure farce. What sets this apart is the unapologetic grit beneath the glitter—Cole doesn’t shy from the messy realities of family baggage or the financial hustle of service-industry life, making the sweetness hit harder.

The production leans into the book’s vibe with a playful but polished energy. Sound cues (think clinking glasses, chewy bubblegum pops) are sparse but effective, never overpowering the narration. The pacing clips along like a well-mixed cocktail—fast enough to keep you hooked during the steamier scenes, but with enough breathing room to let Candy’s sarcastic asides land. This isn’t a romance that pretends life is all grand gestures; it’s one where the grand gesture might just be showing up sober to a shift. For listeners tired of saccharine love stories, *Crushin’ Candy* offers a shot of something stronger: humor with teeth, heat with heart, and a heroine who’s as flawed as she is fierce.

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  • Expert narration by Mia Madison, Ash Beverly brings every character and scene to life across 9h05m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★

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Okay, let’s talk about *Crushin’ Candy*—because this audiobook is a vibe, but it’s not for everyone. If you’re here for a sanitized, Hallmark-style romance, turn back now. But if you want a heroine who cusses like a sailor, has the emotional range of a fireworks display, and narrates her own life like it’s a stand-up routine? Mia Madison’s performance is your golden ticket. She nails Candy’s defensive humor, especially in the early chapters where the banter borders on *too* sharp—there were moments I wished she’d dial it back just a hair, because the sarcasm can feel relentless. But that’s also the point: Candy’s armor is her mouth, and Madison makes you feel every chip in it. Ash Beverly, as the love interest, is the perfect foil—smooth where she’s jagged, steady where she’s chaotic. Their chemistry in the back-and-forth scenes is electric, though I’ll admit the male narrator’s “sexy growl” voice got a little *too* growly during the spicier bits. (Pro tip: lower the volume if you’re listening in public.) The story itself is a masterclass in balancing raunch and realness. Cole doesn’t gloss over Candy’s mom being a former stripper; it’s not just a quirky backstory, but a source of genuine tension and some surprisingly tender moments. The workplace romance trope gets a fresh coat of paint here, too—no billionaire bosses or insta-love. Instead, we get slow-burn attraction complicated by shift schedules, exes, and the ever-present threat of Candy self-sabotaging. My only real critique? The middle act drags just a touch when the conflict starts to feel repetitive (how many times can these two almost-kiss before it gets old?). But the payoff—a third-act emotional gut-punch I didn’t see coming—makes up for it. The production quality is top-notch, with seamless transitions between narrators and just enough ambient noise (a distant jukebox, the hum of a bar) to immerse you without distracting. Bottom line: If you like your romance with a side of snark, a dash of family drama, and narrators who *commit* to the bit, this one’s worth the listen. Just maybe not on your commute unless you’re cool with blushing at stoplights.

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