Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn

Resting Scrooge Face

Mistletoe, Mayhem, and a Grump Worth Kissing

Written byMeghan Quinn
Length1h42m
Release dateNovember 29, 2022
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.2 (27 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorMeghan Quinn
NarratorCarly Robins, Aaron Shedlock
Runtime1h42m
PublishedNovember 29, 2022
Rating★★★★ 4.2 / 5 (27 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

*Resting Scrooge Face* isn’t just another holiday rom-com—it’s a razor-sharp, 100-minute shot of espresso-spiked eggnog, blending mistaken identities with the kind of banter that’ll make you snort-laugh in public. Meghan Quinn leans hard into the trope of the grumpy, *accidentally* hot Scrooge whose resting glare could curdle milk, then pairs him with a heroine whose chaos energy is powered by pure festive spite. The twist? Their history isn’t just a spark—it’s a full-blown wildfire, and the audiobook’s dual narration (Carly Robins’ effervescent sass vs. Aaron Shedlock’s growly, *barely* contained exasperation) turns their verbal sparring into a masterclass in romantic tension.

What sets this apart from the sea of holiday romances is its *economy*—no meandering subplots, no filler. Every scene either escalates the sexual tension or detonates another laugh, from a disastrous Santa’s workshop mishap to a third-act reveal that hinges on a gloriously petty misunderstanding. The production polish is impeccable, with seamless transitions between narrators and a pacing that clips along like a sleigh with rocket boosters. If you’ve ever wanted a romance that feels like a rom-com’s *best* 20 minutes stretched into a full (but mercifully short) story, this is your audiobook.

Tags: grumpy x sunshine holiday romancefast-paced romantic comedy audiobookdual narration with banter chemistryfestive enemies-to-loversshort & punchy romance (under 2 hours)sarcastic humor with heart

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  • Expert narration by Carly Robins, Aaron Shedlock brings every character and scene to life across 1h42m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★

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Okay, let’s be real: I picked this up expecting fluff, and instead got a *weaponized* dose of holiday cheer—specifically, the kind that leaves you grinning like an idiot while side-eyeing your own significant other for not being *this* entertaining. Carly Robins and Aaron Shedlock are the real MVP duo here. Robins nails the heroine’s manic, ‘I will *die* on this hill of petty vengeance’ energy, while Shedlock’s narration for the grumpy lead is so deliciously dry it’s like listening to a man who’s *this* close to snapping his own candy cane in half. Their chemistry in the back-and-forth scenes is electric, especially during the Santa’s workshop fiasco (which involves a reindeer costume, a fire extinguisher, and a level of slapstick timing that had me rewinding twice). That said, this isn’t perfect. The conflict hinges on a misunderstanding so aggressively contrived it’ll make you groan—though Quinn *knows* it’s ridiculous, and leans into the absurdity with gusto. And at 1h42m, the ending feels a touch rushed; I’d have traded five minutes of the mid-act banter for a slower burn on the emotional payoff. Still, the production is flawless—no awkward pauses, no volume mismatches between narrators—and the writing’s so snappy it’s easy to forgive the tropes. If you love enemies-to-lovers with a side of festive chaos, this is your audiobook. Just maybe don’t listen while decorating the tree unless you want to impale an ornament on pure secondhand tension.

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