Long Story Short

Pembroke Hills, Book 4

By: Kat Singleton

Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Robert Hatchet

I came to the Hamptons for one reason: to fix my broken manuscript. No distractions. No detours. Just me, my deadline, and a love story I can’t seem to get right.

But I didn’t plan on Tyson Bishop.

My dangerously charming, infuriatingly confident neighbor has a habit of showing up exactly when I should be working—and with a way of looking at me like he knows how to unravel me. Every smirk feels like a dare. Every touch lasts a second too long.

I tell myself I can handle this. Him. That this is just the kind of connection my story is missing. Showing me what it feels like to be wanted. To be consumed.

But somewhere between late nights and heated touches, the things I feel for Tyson stop feeling like inspiration…and start feeling real.

Long story short, I came here to write a love story. I just didn’t expect to start living one.

©2026 Kat Singleton LLC (P)2026 Kat Singleton LLC

Sweet, Charming and just an all around feel good romance

I thought Long Story Short was absolutely adorable from beginning to end. The story progressed so naturally, the romance never felt forced, and I genuinely just enjoyed spending time with these characters.

Tyson was everything you could hope for in a male lead. I mean, what guy buys eight different coffees because he wants to make sure he gets Josie one she likes? That pretty much sums him up. He was thoughtful, caring, and protective without being overbearing. I loved how easily he became a safe place for Josie, stepping up for her without hesitation before he even truly knew her.

And sweet, sweet Josie—I loved her. She needed someone who made her feel safe and cared for, and Tyson gave her exactly that.

And then there's Mouse—what a scene-stealer. He absolutely deserves his own mention. I loved his interactions with Tyson and the role he played in bringing these two together.

Another thing I really appreciated was that there was no unnecessary third-act breakup. I hate when a romance is progressing beautifully and then an author inserts a breakup or easily avoidable misunderstanding near the end simply to create conflict. Kat Singleton didn't do that here, and the story was so much better for it. Tyson and Josie's relationship was allowed to develop without manufactured drama derailing everything we'd watched them build. It made their relationship feel more believable and was a huge reason the story remained such an enjoyable, feel-good romance from beginning to end.

The audiobook performances were also on point. Robert Hatchet was fantastic as Tyson, giving him that slightly regal, polished executive quality that fit his all-business personality perfectly—until Josie came along and brought out his softer side. Emma Wilder was wonderful as Josie and captured her sweetness and vulnerability beautifully. Their performances complemented each other so well and made an already charming romance even more enjoyable.

Overall, Long Story Short was a sweet, charming, feel-good romance with a hero who knows how to show up for the woman he cares about. Tyson completely won me over, Josie was incredibly easy to root for and the audiobook narration brought all of them to life. Add in a relationship that was allowed to grow without a forced third-act breakup, and this was exactly the kind of romance that makes me happy.

Sometimes you just want a love story that makes you smile, and this one did exactly that.

so sweet!!

I think I kept a permanent smile on my face the whole time listening to this book. Tyson was so sweet with Josie! The cutest couple ❤️ Mouse the 😸 was a great matchmaker and I agree with others, he understood the assignment 😆