Do I Know You?

De: Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka

Narrado por: Dan Bittner, Brittany Pressley

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When a couple starts to feel like they’re married to a stranger, a flirtatious game of pretend becomes the spark they need to reignite their relationship.

Eliza and Graham are anticipating an anything-but-sexy, weeklong getaway to celebrate their five-year anniversary. Nestled on the Northern California coastline, the resort prides itself on being a destination for those in love and those looking to find it. For Eliza and Graham, it might as well be a vacation with a roommate.

When a well-meaning guest mistakes Eliza and Graham for being single and introduces them at the hotel bar, they don’t correct him. Suddenly, they’re pretending to be perfect strangers and it’s unexpectedly…fun? Eliza and Graham find themselves flirting like it’s their first date, and waiting with butterflies in their stomach for the other to text back.

Everyone at the retreat can sense the electric chemistry between Eliza and Graham’s alter egos. But when their scintillating game of roleplaying ends, will they still feel the heat?

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“Many authors can write compellingly about falling in love…but it takes a deft hand (or two, in this case) to write compellingly about staying in love. Luckily, we have Wibbroka, who have crafted a novel about marriage that is honest to the bone, refreshing, and — like a long-term relationship — deliciously surprising.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

"Do I Know You? shows the pure magic of that pivotal moment when two people make the choice to fight for each other. This book is more than a story of a marriage in trouble. It's the story of a spark rekindled and the new flames deliver all the warmth you could want in a novel. Full of humor and heart, Do I Know You? had me in my feelings!"—Denise Williams, author of The Fastest Way to Fall

“Do I Know You? offers the fresh twist on a marriage in crisis that I didn't know I needed! Wibbroka does it again with a magnetically raw and intimate portrayal of where love begins, fades, and begins again. Flirty, sweeping, and hopeful, readers will clutch their chests and root for Eliza and Graham until the very last page.”—Amy Lea, author of Set on You

"Reading Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka's prose is like sliding into the crisp sheets of a luxury hotel bed. Do I Know You? is such an inventive take on a 'marriage in trouble' story, showing the fragility that can sometimes hide behind familiarity. By the end, I cared about the fate of Eliza and Graham's relationship like I knew them personally."—Alicia Thompson, national bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers

“Readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough.”—Publishers Weekly

Fun, lighthearted read.

I enjoyed this book!

I thought it was a fun story, and loved that there were moments of playful fun and flirtatious banter, as well as moments of deeper connection, introspection and intimacy.

It was lighthearted and heartwarming, while also delving into relatable long term relationship struggles.

If you are looking for a playful story this book is great! Nothing heavy or depressing.

Male narrator ruins it

I can’t decide if it was the male character in general that I disliked or the male narrator’s whiny voice. The premise of the book is cute, but the male main character brought up the fact that he’s a lawyer in every single chapter and tried to relate what he does for a living with whatever he was going through in that moment. Wouldn’t recommend.

Relatable premise

The premise of the story is very relatable: we’ve been married long enough to fall into a routine that leaves us wondering if we still know each other. I was glad Graham got out of his own way before I wanted to reduce my rating.

Looking forward to more stories from the writing duo

Met my sky-high expectations

After how much I loved Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka's The Roughest Draft, I highly anticipated Do I Know You? , but I was also somewhat concerned that it wouldn't match the magic... I had no need to worry. This book captured the deep abiding love as well as the nuances that lead to falling apart in a marriage. But we'll get to my thoughts in a bit.

Summary:
Eliza and Graham are being sent on a vacation to celebrate their 5-year anniversary. They're both dreading it because where there was once a passion for each other that kept them going, the mundanities of life have crept in, and now they talk about dinner prep, the weather, and their jobs. When a stranger mistakes them for singles at the bar, they pretend not to know each other.. And decide to keep the ruse going. They have a chance to feel the anticipation of falling in love in earnest, but how will that translate to their daily lives?

My thoughts:
Loved reading this book. I celebrated my 5-year anniversary last year, and I can relate to losing some spark but still loving your partner. Eliza also had issues with her family, and Graham felt like he was inadequate for Eliza. The authors handled the intermingling feelings quite believably.

It wasn't all heavy! We also got to follow Eliza and Graham on a bunch of fun dates and feel the "will they won't they" of it all.

I listened to the book, and I recommend the audiobook. The male narrator was the same as "The Roughest Draft," and the woman was also better than average.

Ok, so some parts of this book I can't relate to. They end up paying for a second room at a 5-star resort so they can be truly separate. Graham's parents gifted them this vacation. I don't know how much disposable income they really have, but this seems over-the-top for a young lawyer and an audiobook voice actor. To be fair, this book had enough emotional weight without throwing in money problems.

Love, love, love it!

The narration was perfect on Do I Know You? I loved the story. The characters were smart and Engaging. What a sweet romance.