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- Title: Billionaire
- Author: Marni Mann
- Narrator: Kelsey Navarro Foster, Tim Paige
- Length: 08:43:40
- Version: Abridged
- Release Date: 29/03/2022
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
- Genre: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary, Contemporary Women, Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary, Contemporary Women
- ISBN13: 9.78E+12
The moment Kelsey Navarro Foster’s voice first caressed my headphones with the opening lines of “Billionaire”, I was transported back to a moonlit night in Marrakech. I’d been sipping mint tea in a riad courtyard when a French tourist confessed her affair with a shipping magnate – that same intoxicating blend of reckless desire and inevitable heartbreak that Marni Mann captures so perfectly in this contemporary romance.
“”A Story That Unfolds Like a Luxury Hotel Stay””
Mann’s tale of Jenner Dalton and his college-aged paramour follows a familiar billionaire romance blueprint, but elevates it with sensory-rich details that reminded me of my best hotel experiences worldwide. The way she describes the hotel bar where our protagonists meet – the clink of ice in crystal glasses, the low hum of discreet conversations – transported me to the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok where I once witnessed a similar clandestine rendezvous.
“”Dual Narration That Dances Like Tango Partners””
The audiobook’s greatest strength lies in its dual narration. Tim Paige’s Jenner has that gravelly, world-weary quality I’ve heard in Argentine polo players discussing their heartbreaks. Navarro Foster perfectly captures the protagonist’s transition from innocence to awakened desire – her voice maturing throughout the narrative like a fine wine. Their chemistry reminded me of those magical storytelling nights in Oaxaca, where voices carried entire worlds between them.
“”Cultural Observations Beneath the Sheets””
What surprised me most was Mann’s subtle commentary on power dynamics. Listening to Jenner’s LA world collide with the Miami college setting, I recalled interviewing a Balinese dancer who spoke of similar cultural collisions in her relationships. The age gap and socioeconomic differences are handled with more nuance than typical genre fare, though some might find the rapid physical intimacy unrealistic.
“”Audio Production Worth Its Weight in Gold””
The production quality matches the luxurious settings – every whispered confession and rustling sheet is rendered with crisp clarity. During a particularly steamy scene, the narrators’ breathing patterns had me recalling a humid night in Cartagena, where the very air felt charged with possibility. The 6-hour runtime makes for perfect companionship on a cross-country flight or lazy Sunday escape.
“”When the Suitcase Closes””
While the ending follows predictable romantic beats, the journey there offers enough emotional truth to satisfy. It lacks the cultural depth of my favorite travel romances like “The Bridges of Madison County”, but delivers exactly what it promises – a fantasy as decadent as a private yacht charter through the Greek Isles.
For those who enjoy:
– The luxurious backdrops of E.L. James’ “Fifty Shades” series
– The age-gap tension of Tijan’s “Fallen Crest” novels
– Dual narration reminiscent of “The Hating Game” audiobook
This audiobook proves that even familiar journeys can thrill when the guides are this skilled. Just don’t listen in polite company – some scenes are as blush-inducing as accidentally walking in on honeymooners at a Santorini resort.
With pages turned and passports stamped,
Marcus Rivera
