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Drop Dead

By: Lily Chu
Narrated by: Phillipa Soo, John Cho
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One mysterious mansion. Two rival journalists. Three weeks to uncover the story—and love—of a lifetime. Don’t miss this unforgettable romantic comedy performed by Phillipa Soo and John Cho!

Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn’t mind being called “Lady Death”. It suits the ice queen persona she’s cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn’t hesitate to run the obituary…only to discover that Dot is very much alive.

Nadine’s screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she’s been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal. Intrigued, Wes goes to the source to learn more—only to discover Nadine had the exact same idea…and the infuriating woman isn’t willing to respect dibs. Typical.

At first, Dot refuses to speak to either of the squabbling pair, but then they receive an unusual request—work together, and Dot will share everything. The offer seems too good to be true…and of course, it is: in a bitter twist of irony, Dot dies for real before she can finish recounting her story. Not all is lost, however. The estate’s executor allows Wes and Nadine access to Dot’s sprawling wonderland of a mansion for three weeks to find their answer. That’s three weeks of working together…three weeks of endless sweltering in tight spaces…three weeks of learning there could be something more between them than a desire to win at any cost.

And maybe, just maybe, under the rubble of all those could-have-beens they’ll uncover more than the secret of Dot Voline’s long-ago scandal—and Lady Death will finally embrace what she’s wanted from life all along.

©2024 Lily Chu (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.
Best of 2024 Contemporary Editors Select Multicultural Romantic Comedy Feel-Good Funny

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Editorial Review

The perfect balance of bitter and sweet
You know the story: Boy meets girl. Boy and girl hate each other. Then something wonderful happens: Boy and girl start to see the true nature of the other and fall deeply in love. But Drop Dead isn’t your average enemies-to-lovers story. In her latest rom-com, Lily Chu blends the sharp edges of rivalry with the soft sweetness of romance for a uniquely entertaining romp that you won’t want to hit pause on. Sparked by a prematurely published obituary for a not-dead-yet local author, rival Toronto journalists reluctantly team up to uncover a long-buried, high-stakes scandal that challenges both their personal and professional ambitions. Chu’s longtime narrator Phillipa Soo is joined by actor John Cho, making Drop Dead Chu’s first dual-narrated novel, but hopefully not her last. In an interview with Audible Editor Patty K Rivera, Chu shares how her love of obituaries, mysteries, and cats inspired her to take listeners on this rollercoaster ride full of intrigue, humor, and unexpected romance. — Margaret H., Audible Editor

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It took me a little while to get into it, but ended in being absolutely one of the most enjoyable listens for a long time!

Brilliant story, great narration

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A light feel good story that made me smile and laugh in places. The narration was superb.

Very entertaining !

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Very much enjoyed this one, as with the author’s and the two narrators’ other work.

Lily Chu’s Work is Excellent as Always

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Light hearted, fun and easy to listen to. This is a fun story with two very difference perspectives and a wonderful story telling

Entertaining & Fun

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I always enjoy Lily Chu's books they're always fun and easy reading but with a serious message underneath.

Love Lily Chu

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