Seatmate

Love Lines, Book 3

By: Cara Bastone

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi, Zachary Webber, Josh Hurley, Carol Monda, Corey Allen, Allyson Johnson, Eric Yves Garcia, Tanya Eby, Dina Pearlman

Ride along on this endearing road-trip rom-com from Audie Award nominee Cara Bastone - scripted exclusively for audio!

I have exactly 5 hours and 10 minutes to get from Boston to New York City or the professional opportunity of a lifetime disappears. My only travel option? The second to last seat on a discount bus. Across from the bathroom. Wearing last night’s clothes (don’t ask). All worth it if I can make it in time.

My nerves almost get the best of me, but then there he is, sitting down in the seat next to me. Tall. Friendly smile. Bright indigo streak in his brown hair. The perfect distraction. Turns out he’s on his way to reconnect with an old flame. The one who got away. We can both make it on time - just barely - if the traffic keeps flowing.

Playing road-trip games, avoiding calls from his mother, and effortless conversation keeps us from clockwatching...until the bus breaks down. And my seatmate turns into my copilot as we wrangle a ride in a car three decades old. And hit all the traffic. And oh, Lord, the detours. And somehow I end up careening cross-town on the handlebars of a Citi Bike carrying a box of kittens. (Yeah, don’t ask.)

He’s my hero every step of the way...and I might be falling for him. But what happens when we reach our final destination? Could my seatmate really be my soul mate?

©2022 Cara Bastone (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC.

Fun Novella!

This was another wonderfully sweet and cute novella from Cara Bastone. The forced proximity set up was very unique (a Megabus!) and Sam was such a cinnamon roll. This audio production was so fun and I ended up just listening to it instead of hybrid reading (ebook & audiobook). Zachary Webber and Amanda Ronconi were phenomenal! The full cast narration and sound effects made me feel like I was almost watching a movie. The novella itself was very funny and sweet with lots of over the top shenanigans and moments. Pretty much anything and everything happens to Sam and Gwen and this road trip romance was a quick and entertaining listen!

Audiobook Review
Overall 4 stars
Performance 5 stars
Story 3.5-4 stars

Overall very good!!

I was fairly impressed with this story. I don’t always like all the background noise and sound effects they do cause it can be a lot going on but this one wasn’t too over the top.

Charming and delightful

This story felt like I was sitting with my two best friends on this adventure. Highly recommend!

surprised

These are so much better than I thought they'd be. Good story with excellent narration.

Feel good love story

Unrealistic but irresistibly romantic story. Perfect for those who enjoy a good sappy and short story!

Seatmate

I loved it! I thought it was very light, easy to follow and very fun.

Fun

Loved the narration, including the voices of the “extras,” plus, all the ambient sounds of travel.

What a ride!

Cara Bastone and the actors brilliantly presented us with a subtle, sweet, and captivating story. I really relished Bastone's writing theme throughout the audiobook because it made us, as the audience, feel like we were a part of Sam and Gwen's adventures. While listening, there were so many times that I forgot this was a fictional story. I initially sampled this book, and I was hooked right away. The actors did a great job conveying the emotions and character growth of the love interests. I believed their struggles and wanted them to succeed. It is also helpful that the story is told from both Gwen and Sam's perspectives, so we are able to get a closer look at their individual understanding of their situation. If you are looking for a story to get lost in, a rom com, or a quick audiobook, read "Seatmate: Love Lines, Book 3."

Cute and Fluffy

It was exactly what I needed. It has the basic writing formula for romantic comedy with a dose of young adult flare.

Fun

This is a lighthearted, fun romantic romp. There are some quirky twists not found in a lot of light hearted romance / comedies.