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  • Written by: Haley Cass
  • Narrated by: Lori Prince
  • Length: 21 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (95 ratings)

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Those Who Wait

Written by: Haley Cass
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Sutton Spencer's ideas for her life were fairly simple: finish graduate school and fall in love. It would be a lot simpler if she could pinpoint exactly what she should do when she graduates in less than a year. Oh, and if she could figure out how to talk to a woman without feeling like a total mess, that would be great, too.

Charlotte Thompson is very much the opposite. She's always had clear steps outlining her path to success with no time or inclination for romance. Her burgeoning career in politics means everything to her, and she's not willing to compromise it for something as insignificant as love. Fleeting, casual, and discreet worked perfectly fine.

When they meet through a dating app, it's immediately clear that they aren't suited for anything more than friendship. Right?

Contains mature themes.

©2020 Haley Cass (P)2020 Tantor
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I'm sad it's over!

I got so invested in the story, it's a perfect mix of romance, erotica and character developement, highly recommend!

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Amazing story

After reading the one review about all the text messages being in the book I was a tad worried I might not like this story, but I decided to give it a go and I’m seriously glad I did.
I didn’t find the text messages distracting at all, and the story was great! I’ll definitely be looking for others by this author.
As always, Lori Prince hits it out of the park with her phenomenal narration.

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Drag out

Not for me, guess its for the younger generation. Very drag out, and not much of a story line. didn't even finish it

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Like it

Even read it twice, compared to other books in this genre it is one of the best.

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Amazing book!

Loved the character development.
Lost myself in the story. Funny. Thoughtful.
Really very very enjoyable.

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Very cute

It’s a very cute book, and the characters are cute together. I would recommend it.

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Sad it’s over

Simply amazing. I haven’t found many sapphic romances that actually have a great story on top of the sex scenes. Great chemistry that actually made sense between all of the characters too. Looking forward to more from this author.

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Awards.

Like, all of them. All the awards! Holy geez this is REALLY good. All of the feels, and of course yes - it is also quite hot. You'll get invested in the characters and the story - I dare you not too. And Lori Prince - SUPERB!

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This is pure gold

The story and narration are lit. Soooo effing good. Listened to this one multiple times, still gives me the feels every single time. 10/10

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LOVED it!

This is one of my absolute favourites, yet I haven’t written a review. I guess it’s about time…

This book is LONG - really, really long! After 4 listens, I would say there are some parts that could be shortened – particularly some interactions with secondary characters that are maybe unnecessarily thorough – but the first time I listened to it, I wouldn’t have said that. Cass is a MASTER at character development! Charlotte and Sutton feel SO REAL because of how thorough and fleshed out their lives are – not just their interactions with each other – and their connection and development of their relationship is so well-done. I loved every second of it.

There’s a lot of steam in this one too, ladies – it’s not 20 hours of chit-chat, lemme tell ya! If you’re looking for those steamy bits in your next read, this one has more than just that one at 60-70% – the friends with benefits angle was a different take on the slow-burn – no waiting until the end of the book for that first kiss – but it worked really well and served to keep the tension between the MCs high throughout the book.

Lori Prince, as always, was AMAZING! She brought the characters to life with a phenomenal performance! Honestly, I think the audiobook version is absolutely the way to go with this one; I don’t think I would have loved it quite so much without Lori’s hilarious voicing of Regan’s antics and her perfect portrayal of Sutton’s insecurities!

Given that I’ve listened to it 4 times already, it’s needless to say that this one is a repeat listen for me and an unquestionable 5 stars! I’ll absolutely listen to it again….and again and again!

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  • Michelle
  • 2020-11-20

Thank you audiobook gods

This book has had a special place in my heart since the first time I read it months ago. From the first read I fell in love with gorgeous, driven, trailblazing Charlotte, who swears she’s impervious to love; and sweet, adorably awkward Sutton, who knocks down all Charlotte’s walls just by existing in the world as a “beautiful, bright ray of redheaded sunshine,” as Regan calls her. I’ve probably read their story 3 or 4 times by now. It’s hot, sweet, poignant and at times surprisingly tear-jerking. All-around entertaining. So when I saw that an audio version had been released with LORI PRINCE, one of my all-time favorite narrators voicing it, I basically swooned with excitement! They could NOT have found a better narrator to bring out all the tones of this book, from the sexy to the playful to the emotional and inspiring. This was a joy to listen to. Thank you, audio gods, for pairing wonderful writers with wonderful narrators.

One little thing of note to my fellow Americans: politics and politicians feature largely in this story, and it’s a bit of unfortunate timing for this release considering the current dumpster fire of a political climate in our country right now. I am referring to the juxtaposition of the world Cass builds here to that of our distinctly charged reality. From the Obama erasure (in favor of Charlotte’s fictional grandmother, the “first [white] female president of the US”) to the Trump erasure (not nearly as bad a thing IMO, but still distractingly noticeable), to the fact that the biggest issue being faced in the “Those Who Wait” political/social landscape is the continued homophobia among politicians and their constituents (rather than things like BLM movements and - oh I don’t know - A PANDEMIC) this book feels like a very out-of-touch representation of the time and place it’s meant to portray in the US. It’s enough to pull you out of the story just a little at times, or at least that is true for me. So maybe just be aware of that (if you’re like me and potentially distracted by that kind of thing) and go with it. You will not regret it. :)

10/10 recommend! Lori Prince is a gift!

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  • Kim
  • 2021-01-25

Not for me

Too much late adolescent young adult angst for me personally. This book has good writing and an excellent narrator but the story was just not for me. Perhaps I have reached an age where I am not able to connect with these characters, or perhaps the story seemed so unrealistic to not draw me in. The entanglements around a dating app parents and good friends just seemed over the top. If you want a good listen with a lot of sexual identity angst, fear of being publicly outed, and plots associated with political families then I highly recommend this book. The characters are likable and there is engaging dialogue. I wanted to like this book. I would try another book by this author. It is not that I think this is a bad book; it simply wasn’t for me and I never got into it.

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  • Kara Taylor
  • 2021-07-06

Just Buy It!

Ok y'all, so love me a good lesbian romance, and have over 75 of them in my audible library. When looking for my next listen I was as hesitant as others when I saw the length of this one. I read over the reviews though and saw so many say it's the best, a favorite, a top pick for them. So, naturally I ignored them and got When You Least Expect It first to make sure I would like this author (as I already know Lori is my jam). Cass didn't disappoint and as soon as I finished that book I got this one.

Ladies, the reviews were right. Yes this book is long, and yes it's now a favorite if not THE favorite of my collection. I felt like I was watching a series or movie...so much character development, supporting roles, and background. It keeps you so engaged. I wouldn't consider myself super emotional, but I found myself reacting to this story...laughing while jogging in the park, crying while listening in bed (making my poor wife think something was wrong). Sutton is so lovable and sweet and I've known people like her... adorably clueless. Charlotte I connected more with as she's more reflective of my personality....and them together is perfect.

Cass, you've got it all going for you. If these first few books are any indication of what's to come in the future, you've got nothing but success headed your way. Congrats.... I look forward to your next read.

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 2021-01-04

very long but so worth it

First book by this author. I thought it was way too long and they were many chances to end it but... the story may have not been as strong. I loved the story so much. I loved this book so much. I loved the writing so much. and can we talk about how awesome Lori Prince is? amazing she was/ is. the sex scenes are so steamy and hot. I loved loved this book!

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2021-06-17

Terrible narration

Book was okay. Narrator NOT. I will not buy any audible book featuring this narrator.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2020-11-13

Friends to lovers?!

I was hesitant to listen because it was so long. But, I am so glad I made the purchase. This is by far my favorite book. Sutton is awkward and nervous, and Charlotte is confident. The perfect friends to lovers story line, that actually made me cry in parts. Please follow up on their story line.

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  • Elle - Ohio
  • 2021-08-23

Great story. Awful narrator.

Loved the book, the characters, their struggles. However, the narrator nearly ruined it for me. The voice for Charlotte was great. However, some voices are very out of character - for example, Sutton is a graduate student and valued assistance in literature at a prestigious university. Yet Prince's narration lowers her to a petulant brat rather than an accomplished student. At times the voices were so cringe worthy that I bought the Kindle book and used text-to-speech to listen to it.

I will read anything by Haley Cass but PLEASE consider a better narrator!

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  • Marquie
  • 2020-11-03

Some of my favorites, love, politics and good friends..

I’ve actually read this book a few times now and the follow up book,I enjoyed Sutton and Charlotte love story. Lori Prince doing the audio is a perfect match. Honestly when I saw the length of the audio, I thought Forever and A Day was going to be included. Even though that’s not the case, just makes me look forward to another audio coming in the near future.

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  • Khayla
  • 2022-11-06

this is some caucasian nonsense

romance is on 100. the tension and relationship between the main characters slaps. truly, the story is incredible if only we focus on the women the love story involves.

every. single. other. character. is. annoying. they have no concept of boundaries. every. single. other. character. i think it’s largely because of the voices the narrator offers, but even still… boundaries.

my BLACK feelings are hurt by the complete erasure of the first black president (terms instead served by a white woman). i, as a black woman, appreciate the creation of a narrative that centers your experience. doing so at the expense of another group of people who so rarely win (politically speaking) feels quite thoughtless.

outside of those glaring critiques, the story itself is a lovely one of self-discovery and acceptance.

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  • Carey Durden
  • 2020-11-17

Swooon!

What a romantic, slow burn audio book!

Haley Cass is going to be huge in the lesfic genre! I absolutely loved this!

Lori Prince was once again amazing! She has great comical timing and can tell the heck out of a story!

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