Make Her Wish Come True by A.L. Brooks

Make Her Wish Come True

Fake Dating, Real Heartbreak, Unscripted Love

Written byA.L. Brooks
Narrated byAnastasia Watley
Length10h32m
Release dateOctober 22, 2024
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (52 ratings)

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AuthorA.L. Brooks
NarratorAnastasia Watley
Runtime10h32m
PublishedOctober 22, 2024
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (52 ratings)
CategoriesLGBTQ+, Romance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Make Her Wish Come True flips the fake-dating trope with wit, warmth, and an authenticity that cuts through the noise. Abby Baxter is a breath of fresh air—a driven, sharp-edged aspiring journalist whose moral compromises feel painfully real when she agrees to fake-date a stranger for a story. But when the line between performance and passion blurs, the emotional stakes skyrocket. This isn’t just a romance—it’s a coming-of-age narrative for someone learning that ambition doesn’t have to come at the cost of integrity or love. Anastasia Watley’s narration elevates the material with precision and soul. She captures Abby’s guarded sarcasm and slow emotional thaw without overplaying it, while giving each supporting character distinct vocal texture—especially the charming, grounded Maya, whose quiet confidence makes the romance feel earned. The audiobook's pacing is tight, with dialogue that snaps and introspective moments that linger. What makes this performance special is how Watley handles silence—those loaded pauses where Abby’s defenses crack. If you want a queer romance that feels lived-in, not manufactured, this is your next listen.

Tags: LGBTQ+ romancefake dating tropeemotional depthqueer love storycharacter-driven romancecontemporary romance

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I went in expecting a fun, tropey romance and got something far more substantial. Anastasia Watley’s performance immediately pulled me in—her voice for Abby has just the right edge of skepticism, but you can hear the vulnerability creeping in, especially during late-night texting scenes with Maya. The chemistry is palpable, and Watley doesn’t oversell it; she lets the quiet moments do the work. The story itself balances ethical complexity with genuine tenderness, and I appreciated that Abby isn’t instantly forgiven for her deception—she has to earn redemption. That said, the middle sags slightly—there’s a stretch of internal monologue that feels repetitive, and a few supporting characters, like Abby’s editor, come across as underdeveloped. But when the emotional payoff finally hits in the final third, it’s worth the wait. The narration smooths over some of the pacing hiccups, and the production is clean with no audio inconsistencies. This isn’t just fluff—it’s a thoughtful exploration of truth, identity, and how love resists being written into a box.

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