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Sign up todayThe Love Simulation
Narrator
Sisi Aisha Johnson
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Length
10 hours 19 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“This was an A romance for me! I deeply enjoyed seeing educators get their happily ever after and everything about navigating school politics as adults felt so authentic. Fantastic on audio.”
— Destinee • East City Bookshop
AN AMAZON BEST ROMANCE BOOK OF THE MONTH!
A passionate vice principal and a guarded science teacher compete for a grand prize, only to realize their budding relationship might be the real jackpot.
Brianna Rogers has been told a time (or six) she needs to stop jumping into things head first. But when the principal rescinds his approval for a library upgrade, deciding to spend the money on a football field instead, she sees red. Literally. Brianna throws her hat in the ring and joins a team of teachers who will spend their summer in a Mars simulation. As the sister of an astronaut, this should be easy, right? What she didn’t count on was the last-minute addition to the team—Roman Major: science teacher, son of the principal, and too handsome for his own good.
Roman and Brianna have been hot and cold all year, and living in close quarters intensifies their animosity and attraction. Brianna is sure he’s been sent by his father to sabotage them, foiling their chance at prize money that will cover all of the school’s actual needs. But each day, Roman proves himself to be a dedicated teammate—and Brianna finds herself falling harder and harder. While it’s clear the feeling is mutual, she can’t shake the sense that he’s hiding something. As the simulation nears its end, Brianna realizes she may have to make an impossible choice, between the school she’s dedicated herself to, and the man who has won his way into her heart.
Etta Easton is a certified hopeless romantic who now writes contemporary romance. Her stories are full of humor, relatable heroines, swoonworthy heroes, and Black joy. She lives in Central Texas with her husband and two young kids.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Etta Easton
Narrator:
Sisi Aisha Johnson
ISBN:
9780593951460
Length:
10 hours 19 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication date:
March 4, 2025
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#11,157 Overall
Genre rank:
#823 in Humor
Reviews
“Easton’s books are a blend of family tension and bubbly fun, with a spark of chemistry at their hearts.”—New York TimesPraise for The Kiss Countdown
“Filled with humor and heart. This is how you do fake dating.”—Rebekah Weatherspoon
“Sexy, humorous, and filled with witty banter, Etta Easton’s charming debut dazzles! Fans of the fake dating trope will absolutely love this book.”—Farrah Rochon, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Hookup Plan
“Etta Easton’s The Kiss Countdown is a funny, fresh, and voicey debut that will keep you smiling–and swooning–until the very last page. I adored it!”—Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man
“Sweet and sexy — fake dating and close proximity are a stellar recipe for love.”—NPR
“Easton delivers a sparkling fake dating rom-com that is both delectably tropey and utterly believable…The Kiss Countdown is a tribute to unexpected romantic connections, crackling chemistry, and the value of family.”—Entertainment Weekly
“In Etta Easton’s lovely debut, the struggling Houston event planner has three months before her new fake-boyfriend Vincent leaves the country…for outer space…This charming NASA-adjacent romance is certain to win Easton loyal fans.”—Elle
“This book is perfect for lovers of positive representations of Black love. And, what’s cuter than an astronaut coupled with an event planner? Yes, opposites do attract in this fun read, indeed!”—Essence
“A sweet, sparkling love story unfolds in this debut novel written by Etta Easton!”—Woman’s World
“In her novel debut, Etta Easton plays out the fake-dating troupe to a t and hits this one out of the atmosphere…pun intended.”—Daily Mom
“Easton has created unique and lovable characters and a clever setup in this sweet, funny, and spicy fake-dating romance.”—Booklist
“Easton takes her time building comfort and trust between the leads, making their love affair feel cozy and grounded, even as the plot around them moves at a fast clip. Easton is a writer to watch.”—Publishers Weekly
“Easton’s debut is perfect for readers seeking romance with excellent character development and STEM at its center. It’s a good read-alike for Denise Williams and Ali Hazelwood.”—Library Journal
“The space industry in Houston is a fun setting, though, leading to delightful space puns and general nerdery.”—Kirkus Reviews Expand reviews
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