Just a Little Crush by Erika Wilde

Just a Little Crush

Fake dating fling turns real in custody court

Written byErika Wilde
Length6h08m
Release dateJune 24, 2025
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.8 (1,805 ratings)

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AuthorErika Wilde
NarratorAndi Arndt, Sean Masters
Runtime6h08m
PublishedJune 24, 2025
Rating★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (1,805 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Nothing ruins a second chance like a one-night stand that keeps knocking on your door. Stevie Palmer thought her steamy night with single dad Liam Carter was ancient history—until he shows up at her diner and drops a bombshell: he needs a fake girlfriend to impress the judge in his custody battle. What begins as a calculated arrangement quickly sizzles past the boundaries of pretend attraction, leaving Stevie torn between playing the role and protecting her heart. Erika Wilde crafts a romance where every slow-burn touch and loaded glance feels earned, balancing sharp banter with razor-edged stakes. The chemistry never fizzles, even as the custody clock ticks louder than the ticking time bomb under their desk at the diner.

This audiobook shines because narrators Andi Arndt and Sean Masters crackle with chemistry that rivals the protagonists’. Arndt’s Stevie crackles with dry wit and a steel core, while Masters nails Liam’s gruff tenderness and the showman flair he deploys in public. Their interplay makes the fake-dating beats feel electric, especially during hilarious diner scenes where Liam’s over-the-top Southern charm clashes with Stevie’s no-nonsense attitude. The production’s pacing keeps the story breezy yet emotionally loaded, with just enough pause between chapters to let the simmer sink in without losing momentum.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I started this audiobook expecting another tired fake-dating trope, but Wilde and her narrators gave me a jolt of fresh energy. Andi Arndt’s Stevie is a standout—her delivery lands every sarcastic quip and vulnerable whisper with pinpoint accuracy, making Stevie feel like a real person rather than a cardboard heroine. Sean Masters matches her beat for beat, particularly in the courtroom scenes where his Liam shifts from cocky charm to raw desperation in a heartbeat. The production’s sound design subtly enhances the diner setting: the clatter of plates and hum of conversation pull you into Stevie’s world, making the quiet moments between Liam and Stevie feel intimate rather than staged. That said, the pacing stumbles slightly in the final act when the custody drama ramps up. The last couple of chapters rush through pivotal emotional beats, leaving some character resolutions feeling undercooked. Wilde also leans heavily on external conflict (the judge, the ex, the custody clock) to manufacture tension, which occasionally overshadows the internal growth of Stevie and Liam. Still, the chemistry between the leads and the narrators’ electrifying performances make this audiobook a standout in the genre. If you crave fake dating with real heat and razor-sharp dialogue, this one’s a winner—just be prepared to stay up way past your bedtime.

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