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Love Unwritten: Lakefront Billionaires, Book 2 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Lauren Asher (Author, Publisher), Noah B. Perez (Narrator), Vanessa Edwin (Narrator)
Editors' pick Best Books of the Year So Far 2024
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Rafael

Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic who writes love songs.

I'm a struggling workaholic who could inspire a hundred breakup albums.

On paper, we have nothing in common except for my son.

For eight months, I avoid her until our summer trip.

Fourteen days. Two islands. And one nanny I shouldn't be attracted to.

Spending time with Ellie is expected, but enjoying her company?

That isn't part of our travel plans.

After my divorce, I swore to protect my heart at all costs.

Even if it means breaking hers in the process.

***Ellie

What's worse than working for a grumpy single dad?

Admitting that I once had a secret crush on him in high school.

Thankfully, Rafael Lopez and I have changed since we graduated from Wisteria High.

He is a billionaire with a company to run and a child to take care of.

I'm an unemployed songwriter he hired to watch his son and teach music.

We coexist without any issues until a vacation changes everything.

Lines blur and old feelings for Rafael return with a vengeance as I face a new dilemma.

Being his son's nanny is one thing, but wishing for more?

Sounds like a heartbreak song waiting to be written.

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  1. Book 2 of 3
    Lakefront Billionaires
  2. Listening Length
    14 hours and 28 minutes
  3. Author
    Lauren Asher
  4. Narrator
    Noah B. Perez, see all
  5. Audible release date
    June 18, 2024
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Lauren Asher
  8. ASIN
    B0D67BD864
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 14 hours and 28 minutes
Author Lauren Asher
Narrator Noah B. Perez, Vanessa Edwin
Audible.com Release Date June 18, 2024
Publisher Lauren Asher
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0D67BD864
Best Sellers Rank #1,132 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#42 in Magic Romance
#81 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#135 in Alpha Male Romance

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4,411 global ratings

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Customers find the writing style pleasing to listen to for long periods of time. They also describe the storyline as amazing and enjoyable to learn about all their struggle. Readers say the book is absolutely amazing, with wonderful characters. They mention the humor makes them laugh, cry, and want to punch a certain character. They praise the great voice actors. However, some feel the book was too long for the quick, rushed ending.

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16 customers mention "Storyline"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline amazing, wonderful, and interesting. They also say the characters are great, the plot has epic chemistry, and it's enjoyable to learn about their struggle. Readers also mention that the story is about trust and inner strength, and that the author is incredible at bringing Ellie to life.

"...Rafael was such a great guy - imperfect and vulnerable, yet loving and steady...." Read more

"...All in all though, still a cute story, just not necessarily the strongest in the series...." Read more

"...Great characters, interesting plot and epic chemistry!..." Read more

"...This was such a sweet story. But it was more important the story too with Nico. And how she not only loved his son but wanted him as her own...." Read more

11 customers mention "Emotion"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful, with depth and realism. They also appreciate the swoony, fun, and flirty moments, as well as the positive message about learning to love.

"...It’s tender and emotional with plenty of darkness in both characters’ pasts, so watching them grow stronger and brighter together was immensely..." Read more

"...Billionaire romanceThis was such a heart warming story, not only between the two main characters, but also between father and son...." Read more

"...🥹 There were heart wrenching moments, endearing moments, swoony moments, fun and flirty moments.. just all the moments!..." Read more

"...Duet narration is my favorite and Noah and Vanessa did wonderful jobs of bringing emotion, depth and realism to the characters...." Read more

11 customers mention "Story"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the story absolutely amazing, beautifully written, and perfection from start to finish. They also say the last 10% is swoony and easy to love from the beginning.

"...It’s duet-style, which I love, and so well done. Vanessa Edwin is a talented narrator, and her performance was very good...." Read more

"...This book was more than a romance, beautifully written and I enjoyed it immensely. Cannot wait for the next book!" Read more

"...Lauren has a way with writing the best slow burn love stories that just make you really appreciate love in new lights. 🥰💕..." Read more

"...So I’m a little bummed I didn’t LOVE it. But I truly think it was a good book as long as you know what you’re getting into - and luckily, you have..." Read more

7 customers mention "Characters"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book wonderful.

"...Still a great series though, still worth keeping up with the characters and stories, and I cannot wait for the next one!" Read more

"...Not only that, his vocal dexterity in playing multiple characters was impressive, particularly when voicing Nico’s young character...." Read more

"...Both narrators did a stunning job with the characters and I can’t recommend listening to this enough! 💖Notable tropes:..." Read more

"...Vanessa did wonderful jobs of bringing emotion, depth and realism to the characters...." Read more

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Customers find the book humorous, with swoony, fun, and flirty moments.

"...The banter between Rafael and Elenor was so fun and a pleasure to experience, especially on audio...." Read more

"...He is adorable, quick witted, curious, loving and the comedic relief we needed...." Read more

"...heart wrenching moments, endearing moments, swoony moments, fun and flirty moments.. just all the moments!..." Read more

"...❤️🌺As always, the Lopez/Muñez family is funny and sweet, but man, Julian is the best cousin ever!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Voice actors"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the voice actors in the book great. They also enjoy the slight accent of Noah, especially when he speaks in his native language.

"...It’s duet-style, which I love, and so well done. Vanessa Edwin is a talented narrator, and her performance was very good...." Read more

"Noah and Vanessa are great voice actors, I loved them so so much! I love romance books of all kinds, I can appreciate a nice slow burn...." Read more

"...This narration was so beautiful. I loved Noah in both Love Redesign and Love Unwritten. Vanessa was incredible bringing Ellie to life...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the slight accent of Noah, especially when he spoke in his native language. I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what happens next...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing style"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style pleasing to listen to and amazing to read.

"...It’s also a super slow burn with just a bit of spice, so it made a great workday listen. All in all, very pleased that I chose this format." Read more

"...Vanessa Edwin was also a wonderful choice. She has such a beautiful lyrical tone to her voice that was so pleasing to listen to for long periods of..." Read more

"...to know more about Rafa and Nico, and so happy this was such an enjoyable read." Read more

"The audiobook is amazing!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Length"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the book too long for the quick, rushed ending. They also say the moments are a bit slow.

"...However this book was way too long for the quick, rushed ending we had...." Read more

"...The book is long and a slow burn but she does not bore you! There is so much depth and growth and vulnerability in these characters it’s just unreal!..." Read more

"...… I really loved Rafa and Ellie but I feel like there were moments that were a bit slow" Read more

"Great book, but a little long...." Read more

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this is quite literally lauren asher’s best book. and i seriously thought nothing could ever top redeemed.i am OBSESSED with ellie & rafael! they are the cutest little grumpy sunshine couple to ever exist. and nico made this book even more special. i teared up so many times while reading this i wish i had kept count but i just know it was at least 15. i really enjoyed love redesigned… but love unwritten?? i seriously don’t know how she will top this one.when i first saw the page count i was nervous it was too long and it would ruin this book for me, but i found myself wishing it was even longer. their trip to hawaii, navigating life together after the trip, ellie going to europe… it was all so special and the timing in this book was impeccable. i literally don’t have a single bad thing to say about this book. it’ll go down as one of the top books i’ve read this year… if not ever and i rarely find romances making this list!keep in mind to check trigger warnings before picking this book up! lauren asher writes about these topics beautifully, but they still might be too much for some!
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Jeeves Reads Romance
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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It was a marathon, not a sprint, but I had such a great time going along for the ride. This is a true S-L-O-W burn between two characters who need to battle their own demons before they have any chance of getting things right together. I loved that it was a new spin on the single dad/nanny trope, where spending time together has actually made their relationship worse. Getting to know the grumpy man has extinguished the teenage crush our heroine once had, while watching the sunshine nanny effortlessly bond with his son has made this single dad jealous and resentful. It takes some time before they can build up a level of trust - or even like - and I loved seeing them slowly make their way together. It’s tender and emotional with plenty of darkness in both characters’ pasts, so watching them grow stronger and brighter together was immensely satisfying. It’s the kind of love story that requires some patience, but there was never a dull moment for me - I loved it!

The story follows Ellie, a songwriter who is working as a nanny while her music career is in shambles. She’s been working for the man she used to crush on as a teenager, but living with the closed off, jaded and depressed dad has changed her feelings about him. Rafael has shut down since his messy divorce, so he has all kinds of trust issues. But once the two are able to let down their walls a little bit, they quickly realize how much they have in common - and that their broken pieces might just fit together.

Asher likes to write beefy books - sometimes too beefy - so I was a little nervous to see that this is even longer than the first book in the series. However, this took no time at all to draw me in, and I was never bored with it. I loved the slow burn, actually. It was important for these characters to build trust with each other before becoming something more, and it was still easy to see the undercurrent of connection and chemistry beneath the surface. They’ve both gone through a lot in their lives, and it was only by opening up about those experiences that they were able to grow together. Rafael was such a great guy - imperfect and vulnerable, yet loving and steady. He’s the perfect counterpart to Ellie, and I also loved the side she brought out in him. It’s such a quiet love story in so many ways, but their connection shone throughout. And when they finally made their way together? It felt so, so good.

Audio note: The audio is excellent, highly recommended! It’s duet-style, which I love, and so well done. Vanessa Edwin is a talented narrator, and her performance was very good. I was nervous about Noah B. Perez because I’ve only listened to one other audiobook from him and he really played up his accent in that one in a bad way - I’ll forever be haunted by the way he said “Lucas” in The American Roommate Experiment. That was not the case this time; I actually loved his accent and had no trouble with it. The audiobook is nearly 15 hours long, so I listened over the course of three days, but I was never bored or disinterested. I was excited to pick it back up each time. It’s also a super slow burn with just a bit of spice, so it made a great workday listen. All in all, very pleased that I chose this format.
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Allie Brenner
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid 4 stars for the audiobook
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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Noah and Vanessa are great voice actors, I loved them so so much! I love romance books of all kinds, I can appreciate a nice slow burn. But I feel like when a book is lacking in the steam to keep people engaged (that’s ok, it isn’t for everyone!) you’ve got to have the plot to keep the book driven and interesting. And I just think the is particular book was lacking a bit in plot. It was difficult at times to stay engaged, and I think having a previous connection to Rafa in the other books helped somewhat, but getting through the book was tough at times. All in all though, still a cute story, just not necessarily the strongest in the series. Still a great series though, still worth keeping up with the characters and stories, and I cannot wait for the next one!
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Crystal
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful single dad romance
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
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Audiobook: Narrated by Noah B. Perez and Vanessa Edwin

Single Dad / Nanny
Billionaire romance

This was such a heart warming story, not only between the two main characters, but also between father and son. The writing was so beautiful and really painted a picture of the difficulties this small family was navigating. Rafael’s character progression through this story was so fulfilling. Elenor also grew so much and I truly appreciated the emphasis on mental health and dealing with difficult emotions in healthy way, not only for themselves but also as a legacy for Nico. The banter between Rafael and Elenor was so fun and a pleasure to experience, especially on audio. Great characters, interesting plot and epic chemistry!

This is the first time I’ve listened to a book narrated by Noah B. Perez but I will be looking for him in the future. He has the perfect tone to voice a broody alpha male character. Not only that, his vocal dexterity in playing multiple characters was impressive, particularly when voicing Nico’s young character. I literally forgot until near the end that this was the same person. Vanessa Edwin was also a wonderful choice. She has such a beautiful lyrical tone to her voice that was so pleasing to listen to for long periods of time. The emotions came through in spades in this audiobook.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ellie & Rafael
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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Highly anticipated read for me. I’m a sucker for the grumpy single father trope. I did love Rafael and I did understand his walls being up and how he reacted about things, for some reason I just felt like the connection was kind of forced. Ellie starting out the narration in chapter 1 telling us readers how she feels so unwelcome in their family because Rafael hates her YET a second later she’s telling us about how he’s checking her out? Umm? They did not have a whirlwind romance? Like the pull didn’t feel like it was there? The flirty banter wasn’t there, the question of wow he hates her through her eyes but deeply wants her through his eyes wasn’t there? They trauma bonded by opening up for the first time to someone other than friends or family. Then when the finally get together, all of a sudden Nico is not even being brought up? Like he just went to summer camp, went to his aunt and uncles house like he was the whole reason they needed Ellie to be around. And then when he came around again, there was no mention of his vision? Like such a heavy plot in the beginning to literally not even a thing to talk about? Even the intimate parts felt forced to be added to their story because around 70% of the book, the author remembered she had to have the burn show up sooner or later? Mixed thoughts, if I were to recommend reading this book, I’d say get the audiobook like I did because they were reallllllyyyy good!
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Madeline
5.0 out of 5 stars RAFA!! oh my god my heart
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2024
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Rafa may be close to stealing the favourite book boyfriend spot. He is truly one of the most considerate boyfriends out there. The little gifts and the notes and it all. Ugh! I’m obsessed. This book is not as spicy as I’d hoped but it’s still an incredible read. I love Ellie and Rafa and Nico and all the others
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Caroline Rohem
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
Reviewed in Brazil on June 19, 2024
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I wasn't expecting this book to be so emotional, it's just amazing. This book stole my heart.

Can't wait for the next in the series
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Natalja Warkentin
5.0 out of 5 stars 🌺
Reviewed in Germany on June 24, 2024
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Ich bin geschmolzen bei diesem Buch.
Alleinerziehender grumpy Vater mit einem wundervollen Sohn.
Mit einer großen herzlichen Familie, die sehhhhr laut, sehhhr neugierig und sich gerne einmischen 😉
Ich bin Rafael & Nico schon im ersten Buch verfallen und jetzt dass…. Er hat ein Haus auf dem Land, er nimmt Tiere auf die keiner mehr will und kümmert sich um sie und dabei erzieht er noch seinen Sohn alleine. Der übrigens einfach nur Zucker ist und so begabt.
Und Elli, die wunderschöne Elle, die ein riesengroßes Herz hat und viel Platz für die beiden hat.
Diese Geschichte ist so einfühlsam geschrieben mit sehr wichtigen Themen, die hier gut und richtig behandelt werden.
Emotional hat es mich total gepackt und mich zutiefst bewegt.
Ich bin so verliebt in diese Reihe, dass ich schon jetzt am liebsten den dritten Teil lesen würde….😏 bin sehr gespannt wer dabei die Hauptrolle spielt 🤫
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Megan Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing take on a single dad romance!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2024
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My love for Lauren’s writing grows with each of her books. From chapter one I knew I was going to love Ellie, Rafa and Nico, and I really loved Lauren’s twist on the single dad trope, this is truly a stand out in that sub-genre.

Rafa may have come across as moody and arrogant, but underneath he’s hiding an incredibly tender heart that only beats for his son, Nico, and Ellie. His dedication to his son and his business hid a wounded heart. His initial resistance to Ellie’s charm was believable, as you could see his stubbornness towards any potential healing and happiness. He had the most insane character growth from the beginning to the end of this book. Plus the ways he made Ellie feel seen with his words and actions had me swooning so hard 🥹

Ellie was such a compelling character with her vulnerability and her resilience. Her relationship with Nico was special. Her interactions with Nico as his nanny added a layer of depth to the story. She had a nurturing soul and loved him beyond measure and took care of him like he was her own.

Rafa and Ellie were both deep, complex character’s who had so much hidden beneath the surface. I really enjoyed their slow burn, it made their eventual romantic connection feel earned. The way they both peeled back each other’s layers bit by bit until they bared their soul to the other. Seeing them open up, be vulnerable, and heal whilst learning to trust each other was so special. Their love was real and earned and I kept being surprised up until the very end. Their bater and chemistry was top notch and I couldn’t get enough of them.

Nico was a highlight of the book for me. It’s rare to see a single parent romance where the child has so much agency within the story. His special bond with Ellie and the strained relationship he fixes with Rafa were precious to bear witness to. He was so loveable and I simply adored him. He melted my heart 🥹

Love Unwritten is a beautifully woven romance that skilfully balances emotional topics with heartfelt moments. Lauren has a craft of being able to create relatable characters with genuine flaws and strengths, making this story resonate deeply with readers.

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🍓 small town
👦🏻 singe dad x nanny
⛅️ grumpy (him) x sunshine (her)
🌺 hawaii vacation
🏡 forced proximity
❤️‍🩹 damaged hero
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Isabel
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful complicated love story
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2024
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The banter
The emotions
Ellie, Rafa and Nico 🫶🏼
I knew this would be a 5⭐️ read from the first few chapters. This made me laugh, cry and swoon (a freaking greenhouse seriously 🥹).
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