Moonshine Kiss

Okay, let’s talk about *Moonshine Kiss* because this audiobook is a *vibe*—but not without a few stumbles. First, the narration: Natalie Duke and Stephen Dexter are a dynamic duo. Duke’s Cassidy is *perfection*—sarcastic, self-deprecating, and just wounded enough to make you root for her. When she hisses, *“I hate this town,”* you *believe* her. Dexter’s Bowie, meanwhile, is all growly restraint, which makes his rare tender moments hit harder. Their chemistry in dialogue scenes is electric, especially when they’re sniping at each other in that way that only works when two people are *this* close to kissing. That said, the pacing isn’t flawless. The first third drags just a touch—there’s a *lot* of setup with Cassidy’s dating disasters and Bowie’s broody backstory, and while it pays off, I found myself fast-forwarding through a few of Cassidy’s internal spirals about her love life (we get it, girl, your ex was a dumpster fire). But once the moonshine-fueled chaos kicks in? *Chef’s kiss.* The small-town antics (a goat named Satan, a grandma who deals in illegal hooch, a rival deputy with a grudge) keep the energy high, and the slow burn between Cassidy and Bowie is *delicious.* My only real critique? The ending wraps up a little *too* neatly—after all that angst, I wanted one last messy, imperfect moment to sell the HEA. But the narration saves even the weaker bits; Duke and Dexter make you *feel* every eye-roll, every lingering glance. If you love enemies-to-lovers with bite, narrators who commit to the bit, and heroines who are hot messes in the best way, this is your jam. Just be prepared to side-eye your own dating history by the end.