Sidecar Crush

About This Audiobook

Claire Kingsley’s *Sidecar Crush* is a rom-com with a bite—think *The Hating Game* meets *Sweet Home Alabama* with a modern twist. Leah Mae Larkin isn’t just a disgraced reality TV star; she’s a woman who spent years playing the villain in someone else’s script, only to crash land back in Bootleg Springs with her tail between her legs. The charm here isn’t just in her fiery comebacks or the way she navigates small-town gossip, but in how Kingsley crafts Leah’s journey from public punchline to self-made heroine. The chemistry isn’t just between the leads—it’s in the town itself, where every corner feels lived-in and every resident has an opinion (and a grudge). If you love heroines who refuse to stay down and settings that crackle with personality, this one’s for you.

The narration by Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke is the cherry on top. Dexter’s gravelly charm suits Leah’s sharp wit and simmering frustration, while Duke’s velvety tones sell the humor and heartbreak of the supporting cast, especially the town’s gossip queen, Marla Jean. The dual narration isn’t just a gimmick—it’s a tool that keeps the audiobook dynamic, switching seamlessly between perspectives without losing momentum. If rom-coms often feel like cotton candy, *Sidecar Crush* is the perfectly buttered popcorn: satisfying, a little messy, and impossible to resist.