Gin Fling by Lucy Score

Gin Fling

West Virginia charm meets messy new family chaos

Written byLucy Score
Length11h02m
Release dateJune 14, 2021
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.8 (6 ratings)

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AuthorLucy Score
NarratorNatalie Duke, Stephen Dexter
Runtime11h02m
PublishedJune 14, 2021
Rating★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (6 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

If you’ve ever wanted to slam the door on your overbearing family—only to have them show up anyway—this is your summer escape. Jonah Bodine, a grumpy personal trainer, retreats to a lakeside cottage in West Virginia for some desperately needed solitude. His grand plan? Silence, solitude, and zero distractions. But his meddling sister, armed with a matchmaking arsenal and a heart of gold, has other ideas. When she drops a reluctant, unwanted roommate through his door, chaos isn’t just knocking—it’s kicking it down. Expect sun-soaked backdrops, small-town quirks, and a hero who’s less ‘ready to love again’ and more ‘ready to be left alone.’ This isn’t your typical romance; it’s a warm, witty romp through family ties that bind whether you like it or not.

Natalie Duke and Stephen Dexter deliver a narration that’s as sharp as the humor in this story. Duke’s delivery of Jonah—equal parts gruff and endearing—captures his resistance to change and reluctant charm, while Dexter’s side characters pop off the page with regional flavor and comedic timing. The dual narration keeps the energy high, especially during the banter-laden scenes where the roommate dynamic flips from hostile to… something else entirely. If you crave rom-coms that feel like a weekend visit with your most chaotic friends, *Gin Fling* delivers the laughs, the heart, and the perfect summer vibe.

Tags: contemporary romance audiobooksmall-town romance humordual-narrated rom-comWest Virginia romancesgrumpy hero rom-comsummer escape romance

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into *Gin Fling* expecting a standard small-town romance with a predictable meet-cute and a brooding hero, but Lucy Score flipped the script on me—thankfully. The story’s strength lies in its flawed, relatable characters, especially Jonah, who’s so stubbornly committed to his hermit status that you can’t help but root for him when life (and his sister) refuse to take the hint. The roommate situation is chaotic in the best way, with enough push-and-pull to keep the tension simmering without veering into melodrama. Where the book stumbles slightly is in the pacing toward the middle—some scenes drag as the setup for the larger family drama unfolds, though the payoff is worth it. The narration elevates the experience significantly. Natalie Duke’s performance is stellar, giving Jonah a gravelly, no-nonsense tone that makes his softer moments land even harder. Stephen Dexter’s side characters, particularly the town’s gossipy matriarchs, bring a delightful energy that keeps the audiobook engaging during longer stretches. My only critique? The production occasionally leans into overemphasized accents, which can feel a bit performative at times. But overall, this is a rom-com that feels like a hug—messy, funny, and impossible to resist.

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