Thompson, Alicia

This fun romance from Thompson (With Love from Cold World) is perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey.

Although Dorcus offers a pleasant performance, this isn’t enough to make this audio an essential purchase. Best where Thompson’s titles are in high demand or where contemporary romances fly off the shelves.

Fans of holiday romances and Thompson’s previous novel, Love in the Time of Serial Killers, will thoroughly enjoy this quirky, unique workplace romance.

Thompson’s (Psych Major Syndrome) contemporary romance delves into some heavy themes (grief, childhood trauma, trust), but balances them with comedic characters and situations. Phoebe is a complicated, likable character who, though extreme in her reasoning, is easy to connect with, and Sam is well developed and authentic. The fast-paced plot is alternately hilarious and touching, and readers won’t be able to put it down. True crime is an incredibly popular genre, and this book is a must-read for crossover romance fans.