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The Setup

By: T. B. Markinson
Narrated by: Ella Lynch
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Can a weekend change your fate?

As soon as Rory Price’s plane touches down in Britain for her two-year work contract, she has big plans to see and experience everything she can. The one thing that isn’t on the 27-year old’s agenda is a relationship.

Tell that to her matchmaking British friend who sets Rory up on a coffee date on her first full day in the new country.

Imogen Wright doesn’t want any more complications in her life. The only thing she’s considering committing to is adopting a dog.

Their blind date starts off disastrous, but there might be more than meets the eye.

Will the two headstrong women continue to clash, or will they see what’s so obvious to their matchmaking friend?

Best-selling lesbian romance author TB Markinson has written a touching and quirky novella about finding love when you least expect it. Listen to it today!

©2020 T.B. Markinson (P)2021 T.B. Markinson Contemporary Contemporary Romance Literature & Fiction Romance
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This is a delightful little story of an American working in London and a blossoming sweet romance. 💗
Beans on toast and no plugs in the bathroom are only a couple of things for her to get used to. ✨
Excellent narration. 🎶

SWEET ROMANCE. 💖

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Just the story if you need a little pickme up, it’s fun, cute and mostly lighthearted. If you are a fan of the romantic American abroad movies and stories this will be in your wheelhouse.
With enough nods to many an American and British cultural staple to poke fun with.
Plus who doesn’t like a sweet friend helping with a meet-cute, that premise makes for a delightful day spend with the two main characters. Hop on that doubledecker bus and join the tour through old london town with Rory and Imogen.

An adorable mood enhancing little read

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The main character is American, when she speaks out loud it is in an American accent, while her internal narration is delivered in an upper class, posh English accent, whixh makes no sense. This contrast feels like an error rather than a deliberate creative choice. As her girlfriend is British, it can take a moment at first to work out whether dialogue or narration is happening, which is confusing and annoying. The 'American' accent leaves a lot to be desired. The story itself I found predictable but was an easy listen to pass some time

Cheesy and predictable

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