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- Title: Lawyer
- Author: Marni Mann
- Narrator: Kelsey Navarro Foster, Tim Paige
- Length: 07:46:42
- Version: Abridged
- Release Date: 11/01/2022
- 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 purred Dominick’s name through my headphones, I was transported back to a moonlit night in Buenos Aires, where the tango music floating from a basement club carried the same electric charge as this audiobook’s opening scenes. Marni Mann’s ‘Lawyer’ isn’t just a romance – it’s a full sensory experience that the dual narration elevates into something truly cinematic.
As someone who’s spent years collecting stories in hotel bars from Marrakech to Kyoto, I recognize authentic chemistry when I encounter it. Foster and Paige don’t just narrate; they embody their characters with a raw intensity that makes Dominick’s rooftop seduction feel dangerously real. The way Paige drops his voice to a whiskey-smooth register when Dominick discovers his one-night stand is his client’s sister? I actually paused the audiobook to fan myself, just as I once did when stumbling upon a particularly steamy passage in an antique copy of ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ at a Parisian bookstall.
Mann’s writing shines in audio format, particularly in her dialogue. The banter between protagonists crackles with the same energy as the best romantic comedies, but with an edge that reminds me of those late-night conversations with strangers that sometimes – if you’re lucky – turn into lifelong memories. The dual POV structure benefits tremendously from the dual narration, allowing listeners to experience both sides of this forbidden attraction with equal intimacy.
What surprised me most was the depth beneath the surface heat. The Hollywood setting isn’t just backdrop – it’s a character in its own right, rendered with the same vivid detail I’d expect from a veteran travel writer. When Foster describes the protagonist’s sister’s Malibu mansion, I could smell the salt air and hear the crunch of gravel underfoot as clearly as I remember the first time I visited a celebrity chef’s cliffside villa in Santorini.
The narration team’s greatest achievement is how they handle the emotional arc. Paige’s performance during Dominick’s internal struggles about dating in the public eye carries a vulnerability that reminded me unexpectedly of listening to Gabriel García Márquez in that Chilean desert – that same sense of raw humanity laid bare. Foster equally shines in the quieter moments, particularly in scenes where her character wrestles with career versus passion, a dilemma any creative professional will recognize.
If I have one critique, it’s that some secondary characters occasionally blur together in audio format – a common challenge when a book’s supporting cast isn’t as distinctly voiced as its leads. There was a moment about two-thirds through where I briefly confused two industry executives, something that likely wouldn’t happen in print. But this is a minor quibble in an otherwise flawless production.
For listeners who enjoyed the emotional complexity of ‘The Idea of You’ or the forbidden heat of ‘The Kiss Quotient,’ this audiobook offers a similar cocktail of smart, sexy storytelling. The runtime (just over 7 hours) makes it perfect for a long drive – though fair warning, you may need to pull over during certain scenes. I know I did during a particularly intense chapter while driving through Big Sur, nearly missing my turn at Pfeiffer Beach.
What makes this audiobook special isn’t just the story or the performances, but how they combine to create that rare alchemy where the medium elevates the material. Like the best travel experiences, it transports you completely – to Dominick’s penthouse, to Hollywood backlots, to that precarious edge between professional and personal where the most exciting stories always live.
Until our next literary adventure, keep your passport (and your headphones) close.
Marcus Rivera
