Dirty by Kylie Scott Narrator: Andi Arndt
Series: Dive Bar #1
Published by MacMillan on April 19, 2016
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Length: 8 hours, 17 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library
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The last thing Vaughan Hewson expects to find when he returns to his childhood home is a broken hearted bride in his shower, let alone the drama and chaos that comes with her.
Lydia Green doesn't know whether to burn down the church or sit and cry in a corner. Discovering the love of your life is having an affair on your wedding day is bad enough. Finding out it's with his best man is another thing all together. She narrowly escapes tying the knot and meets Vaughan only hours later.
Vaughan is the exact opposite of the picture perfect, respected businessman she thought she'd marry. This former musician-turned-bartender is rough around the edges and unsettled. But she already tried Mr. Right and discovered he's all wrong-maybe it's time to give Mr. Right Now a chance.
After all, what's wrong with getting dirty?
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A short review to update challenges
Originally, I saw a cover of one of the books in the Dive Bar series and loved it. Then I saw some decent reviews and finally the narrator was Andi Arndt. I could resist no longer.
Being me, I started at the beginning with Dirty. Loads of fun and sexy, it is not wildly realistic with its runaway bride and hot musician but highly enjoyable. The emotional feels and character developments were authentic and I’ll definitely be moving along with the series for more joy.
Narration:
Andi Arndt is one of my favorite narrators ever and this is part of why I chose to listen to the series rather than read them. Her performance is a joy. It is so fluent I can just absorb the story without worrying about the voices because they feel authentic. I listened comfortably at 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
About Andi Arndt
Andi’s relatively neutral US English accent is a product of a Minnesota childhood, New Jersey high school years, and Maryland/DC/Virginia adulthood. Firm grounding in both theatre and broadcasting led to full-time work in voice over.
About Kylie Scott
Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013, 2014 & 2018, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.
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I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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I had a lot of fun with this one as well. While not realistic, I thought that the runaway bride setup was entertaining. Audio is definitely the way to go with this one.
So funny, none of my libraries have the 2nd one on audio but have the other 3. But that’s ok! It turns out I own the 2nd one as that’s the cover I loved and it is Andi Arndt. LOL
I also loved the runaway bride! Usually I don’t care too much about realistic as it is ficton, and this is totally fun and entertaining and sexy. I do want the emotional aspects to feel believable even if there are too many billionaires.
I loved this book, but read way back when instead of listening. The part I remember the best was the bride sitting in the bathtub when he got home. No, not very realistic, but I found that part fun. I also live anything Andi Arndt narrates. She’s just the best.
I totally agree it was fun and Andi Arndt is the best!
I heard about this author and series but I haven’t tried it yet.
Well I only tried this one but it was really fun and I love this narrator.
I listened to Kylie’s Stage Dive series on audio and have been planning on reading this series the same way. Knowing it’s Andi Arndt cliches it. Love her!
*clinches* it
Yes!!! I LOVE her. I got to meet her at Apollycon (2018) I was so in awe. She did not have a line up and seemed surprised I knew her right away and was so excited.
This is an author high on my wish list. This sounds like a nice place to start 🙂
I loved it. I think the Stage Dive series comes first. So I should read that first probably. But I enjoyed this one without that background. I love Andi Arndt.
I got a copy of this from the narrator at RT17, but just haven’t gotten to it yet. I need to try it. Glad you enjoyed it.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Fun! I love her. I recommend this one. Enjoy!