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Kismet

By: Lauren Blakely
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Shane East
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Publisher's summary

In this audio-first rom com by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, a scorching one-night stand with a stranger turns into a deliciously forbidden romance...

My first evening in London feels like kismet when I bump into a charming, book-loving Englishman, and by the end of the night, he’s making me see stars. I’m floating when we make plans to meet again.

Then fate decides to pull a fast one on me.

Turns out, my smoldering new lover is my red-hot competition, and we’re vying for the same promotion at the elite auction house I crossed an ocean for.

If that’s not enough, the hottie and I are forced to work together on a brand new collection. Every. Single. Tempting. Day.

What's an American woman in London to do?

Staying far, far away would be the safe choice, especially when I learn about his past and how it mirrors mine. But I don’t always play it safe with my heart…

©2022 Lauren Blakely (P)2022 Audible Originals
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About the Creator - Lauren Blakely

About the Creator

L. Blakely is the pen name of #1 New York Times bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling, and #1 Audible bestselling author Lauren Blakely when she writes MM romance. Find all of Lauren's solo MM romances more easily now by searching under the L. Blakely name. Her USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romances feature strong, charming heroes with dirty mouths and hearts of gold. Covers will say "Lauren Blakely writing as L. Blakely!" Same great stories, easier search!

About the Performer

Julia Whelan is an actor, writer, and narrator of over 400 audiobooks. She has won numerous awards, including the 2019 Best Female Narrator Audie for Tara Westover's Educated and a SOVAS for the performance of her own internationally bestselling novel, My Oxford Year, which was published by HarperCollins in 2018. Audiofile Magazine named her one of its Golden Voices this past year. She is also a Grammy-nominated audiobook director as well as a certified tea sommelier.

About the Performer

Hailing from London, Shane East is a multi award-winning romance narrator whose native Brit accent frequently tops Audible’s bestseller list. He is a favorite amongst star writers such as Lauren Blakely, Louise Bay, Corinne Michaels, and Laurelin Paige (to name but a few), and won Audible’s best romance title of the year for his work on Emma Chase’s Royally Screwed.
Fans enjoy his work so much they’ve started an official fan club called the Shaneiaks (Facebook), and he counts himself incredibly lucky to be teamed up with the best female voices around. When not in the booth, he loves to cook.

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Art & Accents💞

I was so excited that Kismet was an Audible Original! It is the perfect weekend listen packed with art, bad pick up lines (Julia delivers them perfectly) and a yummy British accent (courtesy of Mr Shane East).

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OMG, I’m so in love with this book!

This is the best Romantic Comedy I’ve ever read! It’s like the author read my mind and soul,watched my dreams and brought them to life! I am Jo yearning for my Heath! I am a fan for life!

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Romantic and steamy

Kismet! What a powerful word. Falling in love with Heat is falling in love with London for Jo. This book is perfect for this month of love and kisses! I want the book of places to kiss in London! I love how they fall in love and manage everything that came to their doors. Romantic and the perfect amount of steamy ❤️ the audio is pretty amazing 😻

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A must for a feel good read

Really fun, upbeat, entertaining! Takes an old theme, gives it a bit of a twist, no over-the-top drama. A genuinely fun, well narrated book.

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Just what I needed

I truly enjoyed this story. When I saw that Shane East was narrating in this, I was sold. I love his voice. Julia Whelan as narrator turned out to be a great surprise! I’ll be looking for her narrated books too.
The story was believable, in my opinion. I can only hope a man like Heath actually exists. Theirs is a great love story. This would make a great movie. I’d definitely see it.

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Super cute!

Very cute and an easy read. I loved the narrators. Takes a little bit to pick up in the beginning but then couldn’t turn it off!

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sweet and endearing

A cute story with a very easy follow. I would definitely recommend this book.. Enjoy

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Reading Kismet is a MUST!

The details, the humor, the witty sarcasm and the love story had me craving more and more of this treasure of a book! THANK YOU LAUREN! I love your works of love!

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Easy listen- steamy romance

Modern day romance novel-easy to listen to and the books makes you happy for Jo and Heath. Great story to listen to as a mental escape.

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just Fun

A great story. Sappy but great! A refreshing break from more serious reads. loved the voices used for the audible performance.

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