Audiobook Review: Getting Real by Emma Chase

Getting Real by Emma Chase
Series: Getting Some #3
Published by Audible Originals on October 21, 2021
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Andi Arndt, Zachary Webber
Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins


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A sexy, hilarious, emotional, new romance from New York Times bestselling author Emma Chase.

Connor Daniels never thought he’d be starting over at dating square one. His career as a successful doctor, and his three boys, are everything to him. It’s not exactly a set-up conducive to a scorching love life—but he’s giving it a shot.

ER nurse Violet Robinson never intended for Connor to find out she’s had a crush on him forever. It was a dirty little secret only meant for her dirty dreams. Her heart trips every time he’s around—and so do her feet.

When Connor sees Violet coasting across the grocery store parking lot—and she falls on her face—he starts falling for the gorgeous, young nurse right back.

Dating can be tricky. And life can be beautiful and crazy and unpredictable. But when it gets real, you discover what matters most . . . and the one person you want loving you through it all.

Getting Real is the third standalone in the Getting Some series and before I go any further, let me take a moment to bow down to the great narrator Zachary Webber. I always admire his vocal performances, but he takes it to the next level in this audiobook. The emotions, the clever distinctions between the characters, and the believability are *chef’s kiss*. Andi Arndt’s narration is excellent as well, but I found myself especially looking forward to Zachary’s chapters.

The book has a lot of my favorite tropes. You’ve got a single parent, an age gap, and a workplace romance all rolled into one.

Connor is a divorced ER doctor in his early forties. He is also a single dad to three boys who range in age from 10 to 17. Their interactions with each other are hilarious, and I fell in love with them instantly. Connor is such a patient father, and I admired his ability to navigate the ups and downs of parenting while also balancing work and managing a strained relationship with his ex.

Violet is a 30-year-old ER nurse who works with Connor and has secretly had a thing for him for ages. Connor has also been attracted to Violet, but he is put off by their 12-year age gap. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. There aren’t nearly enough romances featuring characters in their 30s and 40s. Violet and Connor make a fun, sexy, perceptive couple who—for the most part—do an excellent job of communicating with each other without playing games. Authors, there really is a market out there for mature romances. Give us more of them!

I loved, loved, loved Violet. Her initial awkwardness around Connor is so cute. I really appreciated how supportive she is of Connor’s responsibilities as a single dad and how easily she bonds with his kids.

The entire story is sweet, funny, and heartfelt. The two epilogues are delightful. I highly recommend the audiobook, which is currently available to listen for free in Audible Plus. If you haven’t read the other books in the series, do yourself a favor and pick them up.

Recommended for fans of:
Single parent romance
Age gap romance
Workplace romance
Hot doctors

 

Start listening to Getting Real today!

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Narrated by Zachary Webber & Andi Arndt

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