King of Country

By: C.W. Farnsworth

Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Andi Arndt

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Kyle Spencer is the king of country music.
She’s the city girl, sent to talk him into returning to the stage…

Piper Egan landed her dream job straight out of college—working at Empire Records. But instead of discovering new talent and changing lives, like she’d hoped, her time is spent taking meeting notes and catering to spoiled celebrities. When the chance to change that finally appears, she should be thrilled.

Unfortunately, Piper’s promotion involves the charming cowboy she’s spent years attempting to avoid. And flying to middle of nowhere, Texas, in a desperate attempt to talk the king of country music into returning to the stage.

It’s a work trip with no boundaries. Piper is determined to head back to New York with a signed contract in hand, no matter what it takes. But that plan becomes complicated when she’s greeted by a scowl instead of Kyle’s trademark grin. Becomes challenging when she glimpses the genuine guy beneath the superstar. Becomes impossible when she learns the reason he walked away from the spotlight.

When she realizes…her only plan should have been to protect her heart.

©2023 C.W. Farnsworth (P)2023 C.W. Farnsworth

Loved it

Loved this book. Kyle “the King of Country” wants to leave music, and Piper is sent to his Texas ranch by his music label to talk him into continuing his career. If she can sway him, she’s promised a promotion to her dream job, which is finding new talent.
I love Charlotte’s writing. She makes characters endearing but flawed, and in those flaws we can really connect to who they are. Kyle is hurt and lost and wants to change his life’s trajectory. Piper feels stagnant in her job and sees this opportunity for growth and happiness. These two together seem like they wouldn’t fit, but their time on the ranch together really lets them open up and find a connection between each other.
Their family dynamics were a great addition to the story as well. Piper’s family are all cops and can’t quite understand her love of music, but in the end family is there to support, not judge. And I loved aunt Mabel’s words of wisdom (however vague they may be).

This was dual narrated by Zachary Webber and Andi Arnt. Both are great narrators and I thought they fit the characters really well.
Highly recommend this one!

King of Country & City Girl, Small Town, Slow Burn Romance With Tons of Banter

4 ⭐️
2 🔥
Small Town
Country Boy & City Girl
Country Music King
She Works for His Label
She Doesn’t Like Country Music
Opposites Attract
He Falls First
He Writes a Song For Her
Cowboy
Close Proximity
Banter
Slow Burn
Duel POV
Great on Audio! 🎧
I’ve been wanting to read this one for a while now & audio was the way to do it! Zachary Webber & Andi Arndt do a great job bringing these characters to life. This book follows the King of Country Kyle Spencer, and Piper who works for his label’s company. They had run into each other a few times in the New York office, where Piper works, but being that Piper doesn’t like country music, she was not charmed by the King of Country. Awhile later, Kyle leaves the music world to go back home to Texas, and Piper is sent to bring him back to the label. Kyle is going through things personally and is just tired of the celebrity life. Piper ends up sticking around, with hopes that she can still convince him to come back to the label, but there was a reason she always avoided him when he was in the office. This is a slow burn, with tons of banter and some small town vibes.

Thank you C.W. Farnsworth & Valentine PR for the ALC!

Romance blooms in Texas

I love Zachary Webber narrating a Texan! Zach and Andi are a wonderful pair to narrate the small town budding romance! And there is a little surprise cl

City girl/ country boy

King of Country by C.W. Farnsworth

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Small town
He falls first
Close proximity
City girl/ country boy

The king of country is leaving music and Piper is sent by his label to change his mind. Let the tension, banter and chemistry ensue.
I loved the country boy and city girl dynamic. Both Kyle and Piper were very strong characters. It had an emotional twist and it took a lot of them to work through those walls. I was enjoyable getting to know all the characters. Kyle just wanted to feel normal and Piper wanted her family to understand her passion. Loved the growth!
I love Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber. They both give such dynamic performances individually but then you combine them for this and it’s truly amazing!

I received an copy of this book and am leaving an honest review.

Loved it!

*Audio Book Review*

Can a book be smooth? That's the overall feeling I had while listening to this book...some books have you feeling up and down and all over the place... this had mostly a smooth feeling, if that makes sense. I really enjoyed this book and this was the first book I have had the chance to listen to by C.W. Farnsworth. And much like the main female lead, Piper, I don't enjoy country music all that much, but the concept of the book caught my attention and I wanted to listen anyway and I am so glad I did. This book is a bit of a slow burn steam wise but you really don't notice or need it since the story is so rich in other areas.

The book starts out with Kyle (The King of Country Music) and Piper meeting at her work place, his record company. She is the only female there not that impressed with him. That gets his attention..along with what she is wearing that day as footwear. Fast forward a few years and he has had some life changes and wants to leave the music bossiness now that his contract is up and Piper is sent to try to change his mind, even though that is not her normal job but she is the only one available to go on short notice.

Zachary Webber and Andi Arndt are the narrators and once again both are fantastic at bringing this book to life.

I was given a copy of this book to listen to and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

amazing narration & fun story

this was so fun!! this one has two of my all time fave narrators and they absolutely never disappoint! i really loved the small town vibes of this one. i thought the concept of the biggest country singer wanting to retire and the label sending out someone to convince him otherwise was so fun.

i don’t usually love pop-star books but this one had such a different vibe. kyle was so closed off and adamant about not wanting to resign with his label and wanting to just retire while piper was afraid to lose her job is she couldn’t convince him to resign. i loved getting to see kyle’s life in the small town and learn more about his friends. i think it really highlighted how kyle is just a normal guy vs this huge star everyone else sees him as. he opened up about how he could never tell if someone liked him for him or because he was famous and i think it was done in such a humanizing way that the reader was able to understand exactly what he meant.

piper feels a little lost but also knows she loves music. she was a good balance to kyle while she stayed with him for a little bit. i loved getting to see their relationship develop organically!

this book had the perfect ending for their story too!

Great listen!

Loved listening to Kyle and Piper’s story unfold. Kyle is a country music superstar and Piper works for Kyle’s record label. Her job requires that she attempt to convince Kyle to return to country music and their love story begins to unfold as she travels to his Texas ranch. A sweet HEA. Both narrators do a great job with this one. They provide subtle nuances that make the story come to life. Great listen!

A pair of rain boots!💖

Piper Egan was given a mission by her record label: travel to a quaint Texas town and persuade the King of country music to return to the stage. Little did she know, her own heart would be on the line as she spent time with the stubborn Kyle Spencer.

✨Thoughts✨
The story itself had a delightful start. It all began with a pair of rain boots! It was amusing how Kyle fell for Piper, even as she insisted she disliked country music. Their love story developed gradually, just as I expected from C.W. Farnsworth's writing style. The witty banter and natural chemistry between Piper and Kyle was charming.

I must commend the exceptional dual narration delivered by Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber. Their performances truly brought these characters to life.

Overall, if you're seeking a lighthearted audiobook, this one will surely bring you joy. It's a perfect choice for readers who adore small-town romances with good banter.

Special thanks to Valentin PR and the author for providing me with this ALC.

I judged a book by its cover, and it was worth it!

🎧🌟 Audiobook Review: King of Country by C.W. Farnsworth 🌟🎧

I judge a book by its cover and its tropes, and let me tell you, King of Country exceeded all my expectations! This slow-burn romance had me hooked from start to finish, and it was so worth it that I could have asked for even more!

Set in the heart of Texas, this story follows Kyle, a famous country music singer who decides to leave the glitz and glamour behind and return to his roots on his family farm. Little did he know that his journey back home would lead him to the fiery and captivating Piper, a determined redhead who is hell-bent on convincing him to stay in the music industry.

The chemistry between Kyle and Piper is electric, and while the romance takes time to develop, the anticipation only heightens the passion that eventually ignites between them. If you're looking for a book to get your heart racing and your pulse pounding, King of Country delivers in all the right places.

Kyle is a refreshing MMC who may appear confident and arrogant on the surface, but deep down, he's a true country boy who values simplicity and family over fame and fortune. His straightforward and grumpy demeanor only adds to his charm, making him a swoon-worthy gentleman who will steal your heart.

Piper, on the other hand, is a force to be reckoned with. A New York native out of her element in the small town of Texas, she brings a feisty and determined energy to the story. Her refusal to take no for an answer and her hilarious fashion choices, like wearing heels in a country town, had me laughing out loud and rooting for her every step of the way.

Performed by the talented duo of Andy Arndt and Zachary Webber, the audiobook truly comes to life. Their narration brings depth and emotion to the characters, making the listening experience even more enjoyable.

If you're in the mood for a captivating slow-burn romance filled with genuine characters, heartfelt moments, and a touch of spice, King of Country is the perfect audiobook for you. I’m giving this four stars because I feel there could have been more! So grab your headphones and prepare to be swept into the world of country music and true love!

I received an advance listening copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.

Country Superstar/strangers to lovers

Holy smokes! This was so good! Zachary Webber & Andi Arndt rocked the characters perfectly!

Kyle is the biggest country superstar! He also tells his label he’s done and won’t renew his contract. Wanting to stay in Texas and have a normal life on his farm. His label sends Piper to Texas to try to sway his decision. (He’s been in love with her since her started 3 years prior.)She has no idea and only has eyes on the promotion that was promised to her if Kyle signs the new contract.