I had seen My Oxford Year and it's on my TBR, but hadn't yet connected the name of the author with one of my favorite audiobook narrators until this book came out. I got an e-arc but got really behind on them by not taking into consideration a long anticipated vacation, then I had to move, then my son got married. I'm slowly making my way through them and so glad I finally got to this one.

Sewanee & Nick first meet in Las Vegas and things happen, as they do in Vegas. They go their separate ways and back to their lives but both of them can't stop thinking about the other. Meanwhile, Sewanee starts a job co-narrating with Brock McNight and they hit it off through a long text chain and plan to meet up after an audiobook award show. There's almost a love triangle and heart strings get pulled in her relationship with her grandmother and her best friend.

Even after to listening to the discussion of genre's (romance vs. women's fiction vs. happily ever after) that's in this book I'm not sure what to classify this book but either way I really enjoyed it. I'm not sure if I want her to stop narrating so she can write more because sometimes if I'm iffy about a book and she's the narrator, that's the deciding factor. But I definately want her to write more & I HAVE to go read My Oxford Year now & get it off the TBR.

This was great on audio. The characters were unique and likeable. It was a sweet and predictable romance. I really enjoyed this one.

Let me preface this by saying Julia Whelan is one of my favorite narrators. I went into this one with such high expectations but there were some minor things that just bothered me though out (like her Grandmother's nickname). I didn't feel as emotionally connected to the characters as I did in Julia's first novel. Loved the behind the scenes view of being a narrator though!

Definitely wish I had listened to this one.

Was there anything about this book that wasn't pure perfection? Was it predictable? Absolutely, but it still didn't stop me from smiling like an idiot, swooning like a lovesick puppy and giggling along with the main characters throughout the whole book.

“I don’t want to be in any book with you, I want to be real life. No matter how it ends.” Is there a more perfect line for a contemporary romance novel? The ending - talking about romance tropes and how they checked them all off - CHEFS KISS. This isn't a spoiler. It's a romance novel, you know there's going to be tropes and romances. Julia Whelan is a masterpiece. An absolute gem. There is no better audiobook narrator than her, and she writes just as beautifully. Go read this and get ready to have sore cheeks from smiling so much.

Julia Whelan is a prolific audiobook narrator but in her sophomore novel, she exemplifies her talent as a storyteller. As someone working in audiobook production, I found the references to be such a delight!

I adored Sewanee's quips and chemistry with Brock. Their flirty texts and emails were a hoot.

I commiserated with her grandmother's situation as many who've lost loved ones to dementia likely may. Always appreciate when side characters are not just props for the couple. Swan's strong best friend, her miserable father, her level headed mom and zany stepdad were all their own characters. Even the brief excerpts from fictional interviews with June French give us a glimpse of who she was.

It was almost perfect until a bit over halfway, there's a flashback that took me out of it for months. It halted the flow of the narrative in my opinion. Once I pushed through that chapter, it was amazing again I was reading and crying past my bedtime.

This book was so enjoyable. I loved this author's first book, and this book lived up to my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters and was really rooting for the two of them.

This book elicited bunch of emotions on my face from smile, waggling and frowning of eyebrows, pouting to laughing and screaming.. I loved it so much.

Absolutely loved this one!

Two audiobook narrators find love in this meta take on contemporary publishing. Romance enthusiasts always roll their eyes when critical readers mock the “predictability” of the genre. In her long-anticipated sophomore novel, top-tier narrator Whelan has a ball skewering the tired objections of romance skeptics as she takes us deep into the world of the field she knows so well. Actress-turned-narrator Sewanee is still recovering from a terrible accident that scarred her inside and out when she’s cast alongside the sexy and secretive Brock McKnight in a coveted project. Whelan clearly enjoys playing with the genre’s familiar tropes—snowed in, just one night, mistaken identity. With wittily named chapter titles (don’t miss them!) and great supporting characters, this sometimes steamy romance shows our heroine forgiving herself and finding true love. Open door.

***Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Julia Whelan is by far my favorite audiobook narrator. To have her narrate her own novel was a dream come true. She brought wit and realism to a HEA story that seemed believeable.

4.5 stars
This made me cry so hard! It follows the perspective of Sewanee, who after a tragic accident had to make several life changes including a new career. Now she is an audiobook narrator and a popular one at that she is asked to work on a project with one of the most infamous romance narrators in the genre. As the project gets under way you see Sewanee struggle and come to terms with past mistakes, loss, and acceptance but also moving forward finding joy and even love in this new life. This book I found so impactful in several ways, emotional it was definitely hard hitting, and I loved following the whole journey. Sewanee was a relatable character and I felt so connected to her as she worked hard and overcome insecurities, found happiness and discovered a new friendship. There were several side characters as well as the love interest that took this book to even higher levels with their support, comfort, and sometimes tough love. The romance in this book was spot on with a slow build with a You’ve Got Mail type trope in it, which is one of my favorites. This is a slower paced read; the writing was great. The setting of the story and the background information was detailed enough to make a significant effect without feeling like I was getting info dumped. This book has been one of my favorites this year and I highly recommend giving this book a try. Make sure you keep a box of tissues next to you.
Trigger warnings: Tragic accident
I received this advanced ebook, via Netgalley. This review is my own honest opinion.

This was a really sweet romance that I enjoyed reading. The characters were great and I loved the literary aspects. I would definitely recommend!

Julia Whelan is one of my favorite audiobook narrators and this book was such a fun read. It followed the life of a narrator and gave us an inside look into the life. The romance was fun and the characters well fleshed out. I really enjoyed this book. Recommend!

Thank you to the publishers Avon / HarperCollins for giving me a chance to review THANK YOU FOR LISTENING by Julia Whelan.

Loved this author since I read her fiction novel about an American student studying at Oxford in England.

Loved the premise of an audiobook female narrator and a male romance novelist.

Wonderful characters. Their problems were believable. And loved the ending.

This is the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator—who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident—and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel.

Holy shit I absolutely adored this book.  I wasn't expecting much, to be honest.  But wowza, this one grabbed me and did not let go.  This one just made me FEEEEEL.  Like, all the feelings.  I can't explain it, just go read it.  I promise you will not be disappointed.

I cannot wait to see what Julia Whelan comes up with next.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this romance about audiobook narrators. It was a great mix of rom com but with some heavy topics as well. I definitely recommend this book if you like audiobooks and secret identity of the hero since she was texting the hero in the beginning but didn't know it was him.

“It’s not ridiculous. It’s not bullshit. It is possible. It’s not fantasy or reality. A happily ever after is built by both. Together. Over a lifetime.”

Oh man. Julia Whelan is one of my (everyone’s?) favorite narrators and she is an amazing author too. I enjoyed this one SO MUCH. I had to listen to the audio of course and it was so good. Loved the storyline, I laughed out loud several times. The dialogue was relatable, there’s nothing worse than stiff dialogue and this was perfect! Obsessed with allll the tropes that got squeezed in to make one fabulous story

Loved this book - absolutely the perfect romance novel! Julia Whelan writes vivid, believable characters you can root for as you read. It was such a delight to spend time with Sewanee, Adaku, and Brock McKnight : ) Whelan's dialogue is snappy and quick and kept me engaged throughout the book. Read this if you're looking for an inside look into the audiobook world or if you're just looking to spend some time with a group of people trying to get it right as they go through life. Highly recommend!

Another great book by Julia Whalen . I really likeD the narration and story was captivating I can’t wait until she published another book

I laughed, I cried, I just wanted to live inside this story. I'm also a sucker for the "behind the scenes" book/audiobook/awards plot lines. I just love it's gone full circle.

Just released yesterday on August 2nd, Julia Whelan’s Thank You for Listening has already gotten rave reviews and I’m going to add another one to the pile! This romance book about an audiobook narrator written by a real-life audiobook narrator is a book lover’s dream read that I can’t recommend enough!

This book is the perfect story for anyone who loves books (especially romance)! Whelan, who is a popular audiobook narrator herself, gives readers an inside look into the world of audiobook narration and what it’s like to work in the publishing industry.

While this book is branded as a romance book, it also pokes fun at the genre with its HEAs and tropes while embodying those same qualities. However, it doesn’t match the exact trajectory of classic romance novels. The book mixes in elements from Women’s Fiction and other genres to craft an entertaining and touching story about a woman trying to find her way through life when life keeps throwing obstacles her way.

For any romance lovers out there, this one’s for you and I, for one, cannot wait to see what Whelan will write next!

*I received an ARC from Harper Collins in exchange for my honest opinion.