The Package

About This Audiobook

K. Bromberg delivers a razor-sharp holiday rom-com that zips by in under an hour—perfect for listeners craving escapism without a time commitment. Jules Jilliland’s string of holiday disasters feels brutally relatable: dumped via text, rear-ended in traffic, and unceremoniously fired on the same day. The elevator breakdown throws her into orbit around an annoyingly magnetic stranger, who becomes the unlikely catalyst for Jules to question whether 2023 was truly as rotten as it felt. The setup is simple, but Bromberg’s knack for snappy dialogue and razor-wire tension keeps the pages (or in this case, the minutes) flying. It’s a masterclass in cramming maximum emotional payoff into a compact narrative, leaving listeners hungry for more than just eggnog and good intentions.

The audiobook’s dual narration by Teddy Hamilton and Maxine Mitchell is a match made in rom-com heaven. Hamilton’s dry, everyman charm gives Jules a voice that crackles with sarcasm and resilience, while Mitchell’s silky-smooth tones add a layer of smoldering chemistry that crackles through the earbuds. Their pacing is impeccable—never rushing the punchy exchanges or lingering on the cringe moments, which is crucial for a story this tightly wound. The production itself is clean and intimate, making it feel like eavesdropping on a couple of strangers trapped in an elevator who can’t help but get under your skin. If you’ve ever wanted to yell at a character to ‘just kiss already,’ this is your audiobook.