The Proximity Factor

De: Jennifer Peel

Narrado por: Stephanie Rose, Stephen Dexter

So . . . I signed up for something. Not a gym or Costco membership, which probably would have been wiser. Oh no, I signed up for a social experiment. You heard me right. I, Lanie Davenport, am going to be the subject of a scientific study. Do I know what this study is for? Not exactly. But I know it means I have to live with a stranger for twelve weeks and do a video diary once a week, answering the researchers’ questions. The bright side is that I’m getting paid, like a lot of money. The downside is that my roommate isn’t a woman like I supposed. I thought I would get a new BFF, but in her place is one Parker Remington. Mr. broody-leave-the-toilet-seat-up-don’t-talk-to-me-or-organize-my-Pop-Tarts-in-the-pantry. You get the picture.

But this I can’t have. I don’t know what this experiment is about, but I’m going to save it and make a difference in the world. And whether Parker likes it or not, he’s going to help me. Well, maybe. He’s a tough nut to crack, and I should probably leave well enough alone. But there’s just something about my gorgeous, older, genius-level roommate that makes me want to find out what makes him tick. I have a feeling if he would let me into his world, it would change mine.

But experimenting with the heart is the most dangerous research around. You never know what the outcome will be.

USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Peel presents a hilarious grumpy-sunshine romance that will leave you swooning and smiling.

©2024 Jennifer Peel (P)2024 Jennifer Peel

This story is about throw pillows mostly!

How they needed to interact more often. They should have put more action in it.

Cute but draggy

I thought the plot of the story was great, the characters were fun and interesting, it was clean and funny but I got tired of the video diaries and the repetitiveness. Overall I thought it was a good listen but found myself getting board at the end.

A fun opposites attract

Would you live with a stranger for 12 weeks for a social experiment? What if you were paid $15,000?
"The Proximity Factor" is an irresistible, funny, romantic comedy with this premise: a social experiment forcing two polar opposites to live together for twelve weeks. We meet bubbly Lanie Davenport, who finds herself living with the last person she expected—a grumpy, Pop-Tart-particular, closed-off man named Parker Remington.

The forced proximity helps provide all the tension, banter, and slow-burn chemistry we could hope for. Lanie’s optimism and warmth are such a contrast to Parker’s stoic, reserved nature, creating both hilarious and touching scenes. Pop-Tart organization, anyone? (IYKYK) The weekly video diary adds a fun element, allowing insight into Lanie’s thoughts while giving us a peek into how the "experiment" is changing her.

Things I loved: dual POV (always a favorite), the weekly video diary, enemies-to-lovers (it's one of my favorite tropes), laugh out loud scenes, the epilogue, and of course all the swoony kisses! If you love a good opposites-attract romance with layers of humor and heart, The Proximity Factor delivers in full. Parker may be a tough nut to crack, but watching Lanie try is pure joy.

I listened to the audiobook and flew through it. I thought both narrators did a great job–Stephanie Rose is one of my favorites! I increased the speed a little when the male narrator spoke because I preferred his voice that way, especially when he did the voice of his younger sister.

Super cute

Grumpy sunshine and obviously forced proximity. It was so fun and light hearted while also gracefully addressing real life topics. It’s was such a nice read and the narrators were perfect for the characters.

Well performed, story didn’t reach potential

Narrators were excellent. The story was just wonky, with elements too unbelievable to be convincing. The 11th hour conflict was unnecessary and silly.

DARLING!!

Loved this charming love story. Leading lady is endearing & a special kind of young lady that anyone would love to have as a friend or in their family. She saves the leading man from himself in a delightful storyline. Narration excellent!!!

Good, clean romance

4.5 stars. This was really cute! Only reason that I didn’t give it 5 stars is because it was easy for me to put down. I love it when a book (audiobook or otherwise) sucks me in and I don’t want to put it down.
This audiobook was great. A nice clean (with one mild swear) romance. I’ll definitely be looking for more books by this author.

Wow!! 5 Stars for the Story and Narration!!

I loved this story when I first read it as an ebook but this audiobook? It knocked it out of the park, sky high. The narration was fantastic and the story really came to life, full of personality and sizzle. This is a book I could listen to over and over. It is my definition of a happy place. I love it so much!!

Wow!!!

This one I will listen to over and over again and I have never listened to a book twice.

Questions asked during the story!

The difference of the type of story. I really enjoyed it. A weird way to conduct a study.