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Love at First Psych

By: Cara Bastone
Narrated by: Santino Fontana,Stephanie Einstein,Mary Ann Jacobs,William Merryn Hill,Emily Bauer,Matt Boren,Piper Goodeve,Gabra Zackman,Mia Jenness,Elliott Fullam,Petrea Burchard,Ralph Lister,Jack de Golia
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Publisher's summary

True love is put to the test in this romantic comedy brought to hilarious life by Santino Fontana (Frozen, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Stephanie Einstein, and a full cast!

This Psych 312 assignment just might send me off the deep end. Determining whether love at first sight really exists with Robbie Moravian as my project partner, of all people?

He’s the sappiest man alive, so upbeat I could scream, and clearly rooting for happy endings at every turn. How does he not learn from experience considering our own meet-cute last semester almost got us expelled?

But we both need to pass this course to graduate. So we’re interviewing five random couples about their meet-cutes and relationships and spending all this time together. Which is certainly...educational.

Because it turns out Robbie isn’t just the charming golden boy I thought I knew. There’s some actual depth beneath all those lame dad jokes and the ‘70s-inspired thrift wardrobe (even if he does look ridiculously great in a flared collar). Next thing I know he’s walking me back to my office on the regular and finishing all my sentences and protecting me from freak storms, and...

Wait. Could Robbie be right? Can happy endings really come from unhappy beginnings? Is he about to change my entire world view?

Group projects are the worst.

Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©2022 Cara Bastone (P)2022 Audible Original

Santino Fontana and Cara Bastone take on meet-cutes

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About the Creator - Cara Bastone

About the Creator

Cara Bastone is a full-time writer living and writing in Brooklyn with her husband, two sons, and an almost-goldendoodle. Her goal with her work is to find the swoon in ordinary love stories. She’s been a fan of the romance genre since she found a grocery bag filled with her grandmother’s old Harlequin romances when she was in high school. She’s a fangirl for pretzel sticks, long walks through Prospect Park, and love stories featuring men who aren’t hobbled by their own masculinity.

About the Performer

Santino Fontana has cemented himself as one of Broadway’s most versatile leading men as well as a formidable screen talent. In 2019 Fontana won the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Actor in a Musical for his dual-role performance in Tootsie. He is one of the few performers to have received the Obie, Lortel, Clarence Derwent, Outer Critics Circle, two Drama Desks, and the Tony in a mix of straight plays and musicals.
On film he is known for voicing the villainous Prince Hans in Disney’s Academy Award-winning animated feature Frozen. He was also seen in Universal Studios’ Sisters opposite Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. His independent film work includes the romantic comedy Off the Menu, the psychological thriller Impossible Monsters, and the comedy Papercop, for which he won a Best Actor Award at the Williamsburg International Independent Film Festival. He will be seen in the upcoming films Stalking the Bogeyman, Brenda & Billy and the Pothos Plant, and Lost & Found in Cleveland. On television, Fontana has been seen on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Shades of Blue, Fosse/Verdon, The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie, Brain Dead, Mozart in the Jungle, and Royal Pains. He can also be seen in the popular web series Submissions Only. He is also a celebrated audiobook narrator with numerous credits, receiving the Audie award for Stephen King’s The Institute.

About the Performer

Stephanie Einstein is a voice, screen, and theatre actress based in Los Angeles, California.
On screen she has been seen on Black-ish, My Crazy Ex, in commercials for Google, and in indie films that have played at festivals across the country. Her voice has been heard in ads for Andrea Bocelli, on Amazon Alexa’s Choose Your Own Adventure feature, and in 100+ narrative podcasts, audiobooks, and multicasts for Audible working with Christina Applegate, Santino Fontana, Jamie Bell, and Dakota Fanning, among others.
Stephanie is a member of The Voice Actors Network and The Road Theatre.
She is an Atlanta native and a loyalist to Coke over Pepsi.

Mic Check with Santino Fontana

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CUE THE DRAMATIC VICTORIAN SWOONY FAAAAALLL!!!

Why (OH WHY?!?!) does Cara Bastone have to be such an AMAZING writer?! I’m officially RUINED! I mean I’ve heard all her other (Love Lines) books and was falling (like listening to them over and over for the last year and can mentally recite lines in my brain kind of falling) for her characters but this one TAKES THE CAKE! My heart is both in SHAMBLES and on cloud nine. I’m an emotional puddle and mess. I want more! Yet am not sure I can take more warm fuzzy-wuzzies. Why can’t there be more relationships like these out there?! Why is it that Bastone is the only author who isn’t afraid to shine a light on toxic masculinity and toxic relationships as a WHOLE?! And toxic people? And our own self-depreciation? I LOVE HER REFLECTIVE STYLE! Omg. And sigh. And many many more emotions.

Thank you, Ms. Bastone! Thank you, Audible! Thank you, oh lovely cast♥️♥️♥️! Thank you, again and always, Ms. Bastone - you give me hope for love in general and lovely day dreams that uplift me for my man in the future. Thank you for making your books both full of romance and hints of spice - but also so amazingly sweet and wholesome that I think I could die happy just after listening to them / re-listening. Thank you! BUT ALSO: I NEED MORE! Respectfully and hopefully SOON. Thank you.

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Ruined by woke agenda crap

Ugh coulda been a real winner but for the stupid woke insertions. Very disappointing and unnecessary

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She’s done it again

So so cute. I love these full cast audio books from Cara Bastone. I’m pretty sure I’ve listened to the other three half a dozen times. Each. This one was a lovely addition to my go-to pick-me-up book list.

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Another winner!!!

I have yet to find another author who can capture modern romance as delightfully as Cara Bastone. She creates charming well rounded characters that feel tangible so their stories do as well. There’s something about her storytelling that feels really grounded while also creating the fluttery butterflies and head in clouds swooning you want from a romance.
We all have those movies or shows that we’ve watched a million times and will continue to do so because they’re a form of comfort to us. Well when it come to books Cara Bastone’s collection is that for me. I have listens to Call me Maybe, Sweet Talk, and Seat Mate more times than I can count. Listening to them feels like being wrapped in a warm blanket and Love at First Psych has just been added to the list.

The performance as always was killer. The leading characters banter had me grinning the entire time. And at the end I just wanted more. Not because I was left unsatisfied but because I simply wanted to spend more time with the characters.

I truly hope Cara Bastone continues to write these kinds of stories. I will never tire of listening to them- again, and again, and again.

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Great Rom-Com

Loved this story! The actors made it come alive. They made me laugh! I loved how the story unfolded! Definitely want more audio books from this author! Great cast!

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Great story ❤️

Cute and adorable story! Love the performance and overall. Can’t wait for the next one.
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  • 03-07-23

Soooo Frickin good!!!!!

Oh, wow, is this a great little story! It is incredibly deep but also fun, funny, and adorably romantic. I gotta say the 2 MC narrators really sell this book. Yes, the writing is super (I love this author's previous work too) but the acting and chemistry of the main narrators is what makes the 4+ hours so enjoyable. It's definitely a favorite and worthy of a re-read.

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Sugary Sweet

Such a great story, wonderful realistic characters. Left me with a nuclear smile. I love the critical thinking regarding love, and that the characters have interesting opinions. This is a great read! Easy, smile worthy and leaves you feeling good!

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I do not like this type of narration/performance! Comes off as goofy and bad acting. I just couldn’t push through to see if the book is interesting or not

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Loved the Narration

This was a cute novella, but probably my least favorite of her audible novellas. There just wasn’t a ton of chemistry between the two leads and the big surprise/reveal fell flat. I enjoyed Robbie’s golden retriever energy, but I just didn’t feel a true connection between him and Marigold. The highlight of the novella was the narration. The full cast and sound effects were a treat, but the star of the book was Santino Fontana. Yes, I do think of Prince Hans when I hear him, but that just adds to the fun LOL

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  • 04-18-23

Another absolute banger

Honestly every time Cara Bastone and Audible team up for an original short it’s simply fantastic and I end up getting through it in 24 hours or less (which is difficult because I have a job and a toddler!). These productions are like a hug in audiobook form. The stories are sweet and fun, the performances are pitch perfect - wholeheartedly recommend.

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  • 04-13-23

Love Cara Bastone Audiobook

I have listened to every Cara Bastone audiobook on audible and I can 100% recommend every single one. The cast and performance were incredible and I ended this book feeling on top of the world. Thank you to all the voice actors and those involved in turning this wonderful story into an experience that I’d happily go back to over and over. Need a pick me up - listen to this book and any other by Cara Bastone!

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  • Kelly
  • 04-16-23

Excellent performance

Performance is excellent. The story is well structured with fast and witty conversation .
I feel like watching this story in a movie .

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  • P. Hall
  • 04-12-23

perfect comfort listen

I accidentally binge listened to this whole book in an evening. I meant to just have it on while I cooked dinner, but 4 hours later I just wanted more! really lovely, easy story with interesting characters. highly recommend.

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  • I. Vinas
  • 04-06-23

I believe in Love at first Psych

I just LOVE THIS!!!! Not only I love it at first listen but I just know that this is going to be one of my comfort audiobooks that I’ll be in a long term relationship with. The story, the conversations, the background noises, the voice actors??? Just perfect!

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  • 04-05-23

I love these

Love Cara’s stories. Absolutely heartwarming and always with a little twist. They are set up fabulously. The additional background noise helps to being the story to life.

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  • Agnes U.
  • 09-28-23

An entertaining romantic listen

It's a lovely story, the narration is great, expertly done by real actors. The story is not complicated, easy to follow with even a little twist at the end.

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  • 09-26-23

Didn't think I would enjoy as much as I did

I didn't think I would enjoy this as much as I did. As with all in the genre, it's predictable; however that doesn't take away from the story. It is fun, cute and well read. A refreshing way to hear a story. I did find the background noises a bit distracting, too loud and in some parts it took away from the voice actors but over all it was good. I'd enjoy more quick listens like this.

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  • Fatemeh k.
  • 09-26-23

Very weak story

The performance is very good and catchy but the story itself is just make you feel such a waste of time.

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  • Steph M
  • 09-17-23

Fun listen

Really enjoyed listening, likeable characters and fun storyline. Would recommend for anyone looking for a fun, easy listen.

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  • 10-03-23

very sweet listen

a light-hearted look at love with some feelgood, thought-provoking banter. gotta love, love! worth a listen

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  • 09-27-23

Really cute

Uplifting and light- hearted. It has great characters and a quirky story. It’s also short, so the perfect listen for in between two long books with heavier content.

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  • RenaeP
  • 09-27-23

Corny but cute

An easy listen with tweens home on school holidays. It’s cute, the format is engaging and entertaining- I’m fairly new to audible and this is the first book I’ve listened to that has distinctive differences between all voices (as opposed to a male and a female voicing all characters) so I found that much easier to follow and visualize as a neuro spicy person who normally struggles with auditory input- also the style of the recordings telling the story rather internal switching monologues was fun. The story was cute, straightforward, well written and performed and a nice listen while chilling out and playing switch for a break this morning. I’m still listening to other full length, more complex books but it was a good listen for in-between, mental rests when I didn’t feel like finding a new podcast I like.

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  • 09-23-23

I 100% fell in love with Robbie!

I thought it was a little slow to start, and I wasn’t engaged in the first 10 minutes also, but then it just got under my skin and I absolutely loved it. The performances are fantastic, the exploration of what is love is wonderful, and Robbie is just adorable!!

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  • Bonnie O
  • 09-21-23

too cute

Not normally what I'd go for but its so cute, performance is great too

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  • Cee
  • 09-19-23

Cheesy but a great story

I haven’t heard any other story narrated like this. It definitely added a whole other element to the book which I loved.
Corny story but I loved it

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  • Rachel Ross
  • 09-18-23

Brilliant

An entertaining & admirable exploration of what makes a loving relationship - all while watching a new one unfold. Beautiful, adorable story & loved the narration.

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