Relationship Goals by Christina C. Jones

Relationship Goals

Love finds you when you least expect it

Length5h29m
Release dateJuly 30, 2021
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 on Audible

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Quick Facts

AuthorChristina C. Jones
NarratorAlyx Monroe, Myles Washington
Runtime5h29m
PublishedJuly 30, 2021
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 on Audible
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, African American, Romance
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Christina C. Jones crafts a romance that feels like sneaking into a late-night conversation with your most judgmental best friend—one who might actually be right about love. *Relationship Goals* follows Nick and Noah, two strangers drawn together by something between chemistry and cosmic coincidence. Their connection unfolds through text threads that read like the funniest, most cringe-worthy group chat you’ve ever joined, all while the whirlwind of travel and chance meetings keeps the tension simmering. Jones doesn’t just write romance; she writes the messy, hopeful uncertainty of modern connection, where the stakes aren’t just about love but about trusting yourself enough to want it. The story thrives on small, sticky moments—like Noah’s nervous habit of overpacking socks only because he once got caught in the rain without dry ones—that make their bond feel tangible, flawed, and real.

What sets this audiobook apart is its rhythm. The alternating narration by Alyx Monroe and Myles Washington breathes life into the text, with Monroe’s warm, conversational tone nailing Noah’s vulnerability and Washington’s smooth delivery grounding Nick’s guarded pragmatism. Their chemistry elevates the material, making the late-night texts and in-person spats feel intimate, not cloying. It’s a romance that refuses to play by the rules, and that’s exactly what makes it fresh.

Tags: queer romance audiobookfriends-to-lovers tropeAfrican American fictionslow-burn romanceaudiobook narration chemistrymodern love stories

About the Narration

Narrated by Alyx Monroe, Myles Washington, this 5h29m audiobook holds a 4.7-star average rating on Audible. The narration brings Christina C. Jones's writing to life, making it a compelling choice for audiobook listeners.

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Editor's Review

AudioBook Atlas Editorial Team

I’ll admit, I approached *Relationship Goals* with skepticism—another queer romance where the meet-cute is just two guys who “just click,” right? But Jones disarms you with sharp,Specific dialogue and an unapologetic focus on the mundane details that make love feel urgent. The banter between Nick and Noah had me laughing out loud one minute and holding my breath the next, especially during a cringe-worthy first-date scene that’s so realistic it hurt. Monroe and Washington’s performances are the secret sauce here; Monroe’s Noah feels like a real person—messy, optimistic, and a little too honest—while Washington’s Nick is all dry wit and reluctant softness. Their pacing is so natural that the 5-hour runtime disappears, though I did wish the final third had a little more breathing room—some scenes felt rushed, like the emotional climax arrived before I was ready. Still, the audiobook nails what so many romances miss: the quiet, unglamorous work of building trust. Whether it’s Noah’s tendency to overanalyze a single text or Nick’s refusal to label his feelings until they’re already labeled for him, their journey feels earned. If you’ve ever scrolled through your own texts after a date, wondering *what if*, this one’s for you. Just keep a tissue handy for the last chapter—it sneaks up on you.

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