Due cuori in affitto by Felicia Kingsley

Due cuori in affitto

Summer love meets New York grit in this hot romance

Length10h06m
Release dateSeptember 26, 2020
LanguageItalian
★★★☆ 3.8 (28 ratings)

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AuthorFelicia Kingsley
NarratorDario Sansalone, Elena Scalet
Runtime10h06m
PublishedSeptember 26, 2020
Rating★★★☆ 3.8 / 5 (28 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Felicia Kingsley dishes up a sizzling summer fling with *Due cuori in affitto*, a sun-soaked yet sharply observed romance that pits California sunshine against New York cynicism. The premise is simple: Summer, a wide-eyed California dreamer chasing Broadway stardom, crashes in a Manhattan apartment she thinks she’s subletting—only to discover her roommate is Blake, a no-nonsense New York architect who’s less than thrilled about sharing his space. Kingsley excels at balancing steamy attraction with authentic friction, blending humor and heartache in doses that feel just right. The dialogue crackles, the banter is razor-sharp, and the slow-burn intimacy between these two feels earned, not forced. If you crave romance with real stakes (and a heroine who’s more than just a wallflower), this audiobook delivers.

The narration by Dario Sansalone and Elena Scalet elevates the experience with performances that *feel* like the characters. Sansalone’s Blake is all dry wit and quiet intensity, while Scalet’s Summer radiates effortless charm and determination. Their chemistry is electric, making the bid for romantic payoff feel more than just a checklist of tropes. The production is crisp and immersive, with subtle sound design that subtly cues shifts in mood without overpowering the story. Kingsley’s writing shines in its specificity—Summer’s California optimism clashing with Blake’s New York pragmatism isn’t just a backdrop; it’s the spine of the conflict.

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Editor's Review ★★★☆

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I went into *Due cuori in affitto* expecting another forgettable summer romance, but Kingsley and her narrators turned it into something far more satisfying. Sansalone’s Blake is the kind of grumpy-sunshine hero who could’ve felt like a caricature in weaker hands, but his dry one-liners and unexpected vulnerability made him impossible not to root for. Scalet’s Summer, meanwhile, is a breath of fresh air—she’s ambitious, flawed, and refreshingly unapologetic about her dreams, even when they clash with Blake’s world. Their banter alone is worth the price of admission, but the real magic is in how Kingsley lets their relationship evolve organically. There are no instant love connections here; just two people who start as reluctant roommates and, in time, become something deeper. That said, the story isn’t flawless. The middle act drags a bit as the plot meanders through Blake’s professional crises (which, while realistic, aren’t as gripping as the romance), and the resolution wraps up a tad too neatly for my taste. Still, the narration sells the emotional beats so well that even the weaker moments feel engaging. Production-wise, the audio is pristine—no distracting background noise or muffled dialogue—though I could’ve done without the overuse of upbeat instrumental music during key romantic scenes, which sometimes undercut the tension. Overall, though, this is a romance that earns its happy ending, and the narrators make it feel like a lived-in, cinematic experience.

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