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- Title: So That Happened
- Author: Katie Bailey
- Narrator: Jason Keller, Melissa Moran
- Length: 09:31:31
- Version: Abridged
- Release Date: 15/11/2022
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
- Genre: Romance, Rom-Com, Contemporary, New Adult, Romance, Rom-Com, Contemporary, New Adult
- ISBN13: 9.78E+12
There’s a particular magic that happens when a well-crafted rom-com meets perfect voice casting – it’s like finding that hidden tapas bar in Barcelona where every bite tells a story. Katie Bailey’s ‘So That Happened’ delivers this delicious alchemy through Jason Keller and Melissa Moran’s narration, creating an audiobook experience that feels as intimate as those storytelling nights I shared with abuelas in Oaxaca.
The premise – an accidental airport hotel sleepover turned workplace awkwardness – unfolds with the same delightful tension I once felt navigating a moonlit tango in Buenos Aires. Bailey’s dialogue crackles with authenticity, particularly in Annie’s internal monologues that Moran delivers with perfect comedic timing. Keller’s portrayal of Liam’s gruff exterior slowly giving way to vulnerability reminds me of watching desert sunrises in Chile – that gradual, breathtaking transformation.
What makes this audiobook special is how the dual narration captures the push-pull dynamic of office romance. Moran’s performance as Annie balances self-deprecating humor with genuine warmth, while Keller’s Liam evolves from clipped professionalism to revealing those ‘gooey cinnamon roll’ layers the synopsis promises. Their chemistry in chapter 8’s flashback to the fateful hotel night had me grinning like I’d discovered a perfect café con leche in some Madrid backstreet.
The production quality maintains Dreamscape Media’s usual high standards – crisp audio that preserves every whispered confession and exasperated sigh. At just under 9.5 hours, the pacing feels like a well-planned European rail journey: enough time to fall in love with the scenery without overstaying its welcome.
While the workplace romance trope isn’t new, Bailey’s fresh voice and the narrators’ nuanced performances elevate this beyond typical rom-com fare. The HR dilemma creates genuine stakes, though I occasionally wished for more secondary character development – particularly Annie’s work friends who could have added more Barcelona-style ensemble energy.
For audiobook lovers who enjoyed ‘The Hating Game’ or ‘Beach Read,’ this delivers similar enemies-to-lovers satisfaction with extra layers of vocal artistry. The narrators’ ability to shift between comedic beats and emotional depth makes this perfect for both your daily commute or a lazy Sunday listening session with good wine.
As someone who’s spent years analyzing how voice performances can transform text, I’m particularly impressed by how Keller and Moran handle Bailey’s witty banter. Their timing during the office scenes rivals the best rom-com film adaptations, proving that audio can deliver all the butterflies of visual chemistry.
May your literary journeys always lead to delightful discoveries,
Marcus Rivera
