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Narrated by:
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Andi Arndt
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Jacob Morgan
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Written by:
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Penelope Ward
About this listen
The number one Wall Street Journal best seller featuring all new narration with bonus performance of the epilogue from Justin's POV. From New York Times best-selling author, Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.
Sharing a summer house with a hot-as-hell roommate should be a dream come true, right? Not when it’s Justin…the only person I’d ever loved…who now hates me.
When my grandmother died and left me half of the house on Aquidneck Island, there was a catch: the other half would go to the boy she helped raise. The same boy who turned into the teenager whose heart I broke years ago.
The same teenager who’s now a man with a hard body and a hardass personality to match.
I hadn’t seen him in years, and now we’re living together because neither one of us is willing to give up the house.
The worst part? He didn’t come alone.
I’d soon realize there’s a thin line between love and hate. I could see through that smug smile. Beneath it all…the boy is still there. So is our connection. The problem is…now that I can’t have Justin, I’ve never wanted him more.
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Not your typical romance
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Overall141
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Performance120
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The feud between Weston Lockwood and me started at the altar. Only neither of us attended the wedding, and the nuptials happened decades before either of us was born. Our grandfathers had been best friends and business partners, at least up until my grandfather’s wedding day - when his bride-to-be blurted out she couldn’t marry him because she was also in love with Weston‘s grandfather.
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I loved this book.
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Hate Notes
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- Unabridged
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Overall286
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Performance247
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It all started with a mysterious blue note sewn into a wedding dress. Something blue. I’d gone to sell my own unworn bridal gown at a vintage clothing store. That’s when I found another bride’s “something old". Stitched into the lining of a fabulously feathered design was the loveliest message I’d ever read: Thank you for making all of my dreams come true.
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Loved it (with a caveat)
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The Aristocrat
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Overall62
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Performance54
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Story54
The one that got away. Every girl has one, right? Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer. From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated. I certainly never expected to find a man showering outside of the property across the bay in his birthday suit.
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Fantastic love story!
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The Invitation
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- Unabridged
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Overall232
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Performance202
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Story200
The first time I met Hudson Rothschild was at a wedding. I’d received an unexpected invitation to one of the swankiest venues in the city. Hudson was a groomsman and quite possibly the most gorgeous man I’d ever laid eyes on. He asked me to dance, and our chemistry was off the charts. I knew it wasn’t a good idea to get involved with him, considering the wedding I was at. But our connection was intense, and I was having a great time. Though the fun came to a screeching halt when Hudson figured out I wasn’t who I’d said I was.
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Voices meshed well with story
- By Grey Beard & Mouse on 2021-06-10
Written by: Vi Keeland
Loved it
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I loved this story so much!
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I really enjoyed listening to RoomHate. What stood out most to me was the emotional history between Amelia and Justin and the second-chance tension running through the whole story. Their connection felt layered and believable because it was built on years of friendship, hurt, longing, and everything left unsaid between them.
At first (IMO), Justin’s harshness toward Amelia threw me off, and some of his behavior felt immature. But once she pushed back and their banter started to click, their dynamic became much more engaging, and their chemistry really worked for me.
I also loved the atmosphere of this story. The beach house setting, the shared history, the music, and the nostalgia gave everything such a warm and emotional feel. It wasn’t just a romance, it was a story about unfinished feelings, old wounds, and finding your way back to someone who once meant everything to you.
Overall, I found this book was heartfelt, emotional, and easy to get invested in. It definitely stayed with me after I finished listening.
The emotional depth and second-chance tension between Amelia and Justin.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
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Love You Andi!
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