Love at First Spite by Alexandra Warren

Love at First Spite

Revenge romance with bite and swagger

Length7h29m
Release dateDecember 31, 2025
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (36 ratings)

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AuthorAlexandra Warren
NarratorWesleigh Siobhan, Midnite Michael
Runtime7h29m
PublishedDecember 31, 2025
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (36 ratings)
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, African American, Romance, Contemporary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

*Love at First Spite* isn’t your typical will-they-won’t-they—it’s a razor-sharp, unapologetically fun romp where petty revenge fuels the slow burn. Nori Davis, a woman who treats her vibrator like a roommate and happy hour like a sacred ritual, isn’t looking for love—until her ex’s smug engagement announcement lights a fuse under her. What follows is a battle of wits, ego, and simmering attraction that feels refreshingly modern, with dialogue so snappy you’ll rewind just to catch the zingers. The dual narration by Wesleigh Siobhan and Midnite Michael is a masterclass in chemistry: Siobhan’s dry, knowing delivery makes Nori’s sarcasm land like a well-aimed dart, while Michael’s smooth, slightly smug tone for the love interest adds layers to what could’ve been a one-note rival.

This audiobook stands out for its refusal to soften edges. The humor is bold, the sex scenes are steamy without being gratuitous, and the emotional beats hit harder because they’re earned—not telegraphed. The production leans into the energy of the story, with pacing that mirrors Nori’s chaotic charm: quick when it needs to be, lingering just long enough during the tense, charged moments. If you’re tired of romance heroes who are all broody silence or heroines who melt at the first compliment, this is your palate cleanser—a story where spite is the spice and the narrators serve it piping hot.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit, I side-eyed the premise at first—*another* revenge-driven romance? But *Love at First Spite* won me over in the first chapter, thanks to Nori’s razor-sharp voice and the narrators’ electric performances. Wesleigh Siobhan *is* Nori: her delivery is equal parts exhausted and exasperated, like a woman who’s done with everyone’s nonsense but still finds it entertaining. When she deadpans, *“I don’t need a man; I need a witness,”* you’ll believe it—and laugh out loud. Midnite Michael, as the infuriatingly charming love interest, walks the perfect line between smug and vulnerable, especially in the later chapters where the story peels back his layers. Their back-and-forth in the banter-heavy scenes feels improvised, like you’re eavesdropping on a real verbal sparring match. The story’s pacing is mostly tight, though the middle sags slightly during a subplot involving Nori’s friends that, while fun, doesn’t add much tension. And while the steamy scenes are well-narrated (Siobhan’s husky laugh during one particular moment is *chef’s kiss*), a few transitions between perspectives feel abrupt—like the editors hit ‘fast-forward’ on the emotional buildup. Still, the production quality is top-notch: clear audio, consistent character voices, and a energy that matches the book’s vibe. What really sells it, though, is how *fun* it is. This isn’t a romance that takes itself too seriously, but it doesn’t skimp on heart either. If you love enemies-to-lovers with a side of petty vengeance and narrators who *get* the assignment, this is your next listen—just maybe not in public, unless you’re prepared for side-eye during the spicier bits.

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