Just a Touch Away

By: Jae

Narrated by: Abby Craden

Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

An enemies-to-lovers lesbian romance with an ice queen whose frosty facade is melted by the power of touch.

Hannah Martin has an unusual job: she's a professional cuddler. While she has a big heart for her clients, she hasn't found someone special to snuggle up to in her personal life.

Winter Sullivan isn't looking for love. She's an aloof workaholic who's built walls of ice around herself. She would rather drive toothpicks under her fingernails than cuddle, and she certainly doesn't want to share her space with anyone.

When Winter's estranged father dies, he leaves her one last surprise: she and Hannah, a perfect stranger, will inherit a building together. But there's a catch: first, they have to live together for ninety-two days.

Winter is determined to dislike her rival, but soon finds Hannah isn't what she expected at all. Thanks to a hilarious doormat war, a cuddle dare from Winter's half sister, and a kiss in the most unusual of places, the frosty fortress around her heart begins to melt.

Will she be able to accept that love might be just a touch away?

Contains mature themes.

©2022 Jae (P)2023 Tantor

An Amazing Listen!

I have enjoyed many of Jae's books, but I have to hand her huge accolades for this book. I have used a professional snuggler, and I know the benefits they can give. But the main thing that amazes me about is Jae's confession that she deals with Aphantasia. As an author also, I cannot imagine writing a book and NOT being able to visualize the characters, places, or events, but this is what she deals with. For me, it makes her books all the more incredible and worth while!
This story is wonderful and imaginative, and one I would consider totally possible. I will say that it is definitely worth the credit and a listen!

Lovely story with rich characters

I loved the strength of Hannah’s character & how she explored and analysed her reactions to certain situations. Refreshing to listen to a ‘romantic story’ that feels real, rather than traditional romance novels. Will listen to more from this author.

This was fun

I enjoyed this kind of off the wall topic, the characters, storyline, etc. I'd recommend it.

Warm and cozy read

I always can easy sink into your books. Such amazing reads! Ready for the next one!

Jae!

I’m a huge fan of Jae! To pair this wonderful writer with the phenomenal Abby is a no brainer 5 star for me. Even though this may be thought of as a typical F/F romantic HEA, there is always more meaning to Jae’s writing. Always worth a credit where either writer or narrator are concerned. If you enjoy typical romantic drama - girl meets/loses/gets back scenarios, which is honestly one of my biggest pet peeves of this genre - then you may score this a little lower as this doesn’t have that. Definitely a slow burner.

Cuddle Bugs

Hannah Martin is a professional cuddler and loves her job. Winter Sullivan is a marketing consultant and has no interest in love or cuddling. Winter’s estranged father leaves a building to Hannah and Winter as long as they live there for ninety two days and live under the same roof. An ice queen and a teddy bear are both forced into a relationship. How in the world will they survive? Great work and narration.

Frustrating all the way to the end

I have never heard of a professional cuddler but I can say that it is an awesome thing to do for a career. I did not like Winter to begin with but you will by the end.

Loved it!

The story line was great and very cute! I could not stop listening, so I devoured this book in a day! This is the first novel I listen to from this author, I am now hooked! Also…I learned something from this book and author (sorry, I don’t want to give it away to those who have not read the book, but once you do, you’ll know what I am referring to), and that is always a plus!

Abby Craden’s performance was outstanding! She never disappoints!!

Wonderful story

Loved how the author developed both characters and how, despite their differences, they created such a beautiful love connection

Yummy

This enemies to lovers book was just what I needed. I learned so much about professional cuddlers and aphantasia while enjoying the story! Written by Jae and narrated by Abby Craden so you just can’t go wrong! The story is engaging and well written.