Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
Big Rock  By  cover art

Big Rock

By: Lauren Blakely
Narrated by: Sebastian York
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $19.95

Buy for $19.95

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Dive into the friends-to-lovers, fake fiancé standalone romance that launched the number one New York Times best-selling series!

In my defense, putting a fake ring on my best friend’s finger seems like a good idea at the time. My dad needs me to look like a committed guy to close a business deal, so what’s the harm in boasting to, well, everyone that I’m the marrying kind of man?

Now, I just need my best friend to help me out and play my fiancée for the next week. Good thing Charlotte has her reasons for saying yes to my plan. Just as long as we agree to zero touching, and absolutely no feelings.

I can do that no problem. And for the first few days, we’re pulling off this pretend act like we’re going to win an Academy Award.

But pretty soon, all this playing pretend in public leads to a whole lot of temptation in private. Until one night, we break our no touching rule in spectacular fashion.

There’s no faking the kind of toe-curling, window-shattering cries she makes as I take her to new heights between the sheets that night, and the next, and the one after.

Trouble is, I can’t seem to fake that I might be feeling something real for my best friend.

What the hell have I gotten myself into with this…big rock?

©2016 Lauren Blakely (P)2023 Lauren Blakely

What listeners say about Big Rock

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    4,252
  • 4 Stars
    1,700
  • 3 Stars
    582
  • 2 Stars
    136
  • 1 Stars
    87
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    4,811
  • 4 Stars
    1,049
  • 3 Stars
    242
  • 2 Stars
    56
  • 1 Stars
    38
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    3,739
  • 4 Stars
    1,562
  • 3 Stars
    628
  • 2 Stars
    166
  • 1 Stars
    97

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

ITS GOT THAT FEEL-GOOD FACTOR THAT'LL LEAVE A SMILE

This was a light, funny, easy-going, romantic and sexy 'friends to lovers' themed contemporary love story which, even though it's fairly predictable, still managed to not only hold and keep my attention throughout but it also had a surprise or two in store for me too.

Spencer and Charlotte are such loveable characters, yes Spencer is a cocky and confident well hung Playboy, but you can't help falling for his charms..... and his heart is always open, true and honest.... he is what he is. Told entirely from Spencer's POV, there's witty banter, a smooth and easy openness to their relationship and there's no hidden secrets or cruel lies between them waiting to be unearthed. However, there is tenderness, passion, sizzles both with the chemistry and the sex and a soul deep connection between two people who hadn't realized that they were crazy about, and just perfect for, each other. Good narration too.

Worth a credit? For me, and plenty of other listeners, the answer is an easy YES but if you feel that it's just too short a listen for one credit, as I first did, then please add it to your Wish List and wait for a sale - I'm sure you won't regret it.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

30 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

This friends to lovers romance is a must read!

Would you consider the audio edition of Big Rock to be better than the print version?

Yes because Sebastian York's narration was brilliant. His inflections and voice changes added so much more depth and emotion to the story. It kept me engaged from start to finish!

What other book might you compare Big Rock to and why?

Tangled by Emma Chase. They are both written in the male pov and are heartfelt, sexy and hilarious.

Which scene was your favorite?

Altho I loved the whole book, the de-briefing scene and both epilogues were my favorite scenes.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed and smiled through the whole book!

Any additional comments?

This friends to lovers romance is a must read! It is one of the sweetest, funniest, sexiest, most romantic books I have ever read! It is told completely in Spencer's pov and is refreshing and hilarious! Spencer and Charlotte are best friends and business partners. They have an easy friendship and know each other better than anyone else. When they agree to fake their quick engagement for a week, it is for their mutual benefit. Charlotte to rid herself of her bothersome ex. and Spencer to help his father sell his business. But lying isn't easy for Charlotte or Spencer. He loves and respects his father so much that the guilt weighs on him. They convince themselves it is for such a short time and good cause that it's worth the price. From the start of their agreement you see how perfect they are together in the ease with which they banter and maneuver around each other. Spencer loads the dishwasher the way Charlotte likes without a thought, he knows she likes jewel tones and hates chocolate covered cherries, etc. Charlotte knows when to jump in to help Spencer and always has his back. They have always thought the other was sexy but never gave a thought to anything more. But now the floodgates have been opened and they begin to entertain the possibilities. Can Spencer convince Charlotte that their explosive chemistry isn't fake but as real as it gets? Can something this good stay strong when it begins with lies? Ms Blakely is brilliant at creating sexy, intelligent, clever adult characters who tackle life head on. It might not always go smoothly but it always feels genuine and honest. I loved Spencer and Charlotte together, their banter was witty and they felt like two halves of a whole, completing each other. I really enjoyed meeting Spencer's family, they were fun, loyal, and supportive. If you are looking for a heartfelt, funny, sexy romance you will absolutely love this book!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

26 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Amazing...Funny...Lovely

I didn't think it was possible to love Spencer more than I already did.
But I was wrong. I fell in love with him all over again, he made me laugh, made me smile and most definitely made me warm inside 😉

Family bound, strong friendship, true undiscovered love with a lots of comic elements incripted is what this great book is about.

This book is a true feelgood read that is well written and will make you want more of it.

Sebastian York does it again.
This man delivers every single time.
How he narrated this book is just on point.
He was the perfect choice for Spencers personality.

I crave more and more from one and only Lauren Blakely and can't wait for her next work.
The woman has mind of a genius that I just can't get enough of....not today...not tomorrow probably never ☺

So if you haven't got your copy of stop wasting your time and JUST DO IT☺
Happy listening people😚

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

24 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Big, Hot, Sexy Mess!

I loved this story so hard (pun intended). I'd already read Mister O, not knowing it was a sequel, but Charlotte and Spencer's story was awesome! Knowing they are best friends, and have agreed to remain friends, after pretending a fake engagement for a week, you'll never guess the outcome until, yup, you guessed it...the end!!! Seriously, the author drew this one out until the very last minute! Just when you think you KNOW what the outcome MUST BE, it changes! A true nail-biter!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

22 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Lauren writes the best RomCom Men ever!

I loved this book! Spencer is the cocky but not douchy playboy and Charlotte is his sweet best friend! The story isn't extremely original but the writing and how hot this book is makes it great! and Sebastian York....need I say more!! seriously he's the best cocky playboy narrator!

I love the epilogue so much!! I listened to this book twice and it was just as great the 2nd time as it was the first!!! Lauren Blakely is a auto-buy for me! I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great romantic comedy with HOT sex scenes ;)

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

16 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

😍😍😍😍

I loved this book and it's happy ending. a little predictable but it was still a good listen. I love Sebastian York as a narrator.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

14 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great Listen For The Romantic At Heart!

All the positive reviews are spot on about Big Rock! The story was light witty, steamy, and the narration was absolute perfection! I'm relatively new to Lauren Blakely and enjoy her unique writing style, and love the plots, dialogue, chemistry and characters. I'll definitely be adding more of Blakely stories to my steamy romance collection.

Well worth the time, credit or sale.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

10 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Added to my fave list!

I listened to this on a road trip, and loved hearing Sebastian York the entire time. The cover & story reminded me of Tangled by Emma Chase. It had the perfect amount of humor, romance, and sex. This is my first Lauren Blakely book, and I'm glad to have used my credit on it.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

10 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

STILL SWOONING!

There are 3 things that made Big Rock a total gem: Sebastian York, multiple references to a certain appendage & skill set that made me giggle like I'm 12 years old, and the fact that, a friends to lovers storyline is always a great one. That was a mouthful just to say, GET THIS BOOK, YOU'LL LOVE IT!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

8 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Spencer is the total package!!

Would you listen to Big Rock again? Why?

I'll definitely listen to this one over and over! The friends to lovers stories are so good, and Lauren Blakely gives some great twists even though you know an HEA is at the end. Spencer and Charlotte are a great couple. They know each other, but then they don't. It's great to see them discover each other in a different light than being best friends. The secondary characters are also great, and I'd love to see more of Spencer's sister and parents.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Big Rock?

Way too many to mention. You know Lauren Blakely gives you lots of memorable moments in her books, and this is no exception

What does Sebastian York bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Sebastian nails Spencer's attitude perfectly. He's one of my favorite narrators, so I had no doubt he'd be great.

Any additional comments?

I absolutely loved this audiobook, and can't wait for the next one in this series, Mr. Orgasm. I heard Sebastian is narrating that one, too. Sweet!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

8 people found this helpful