Tongue-Tied

De: Christina Lee

Narrado por: Nick J. Russo

Confessing feelings for your best friend takes being tongue-tied to a whole new level.

AUSTIN

Dex has always been my best friend, so it’s no surprise that we attend Franklin U together. We’re complete opposites. Dex is charismatic and outgoing. Me? Let’s just say I wish I could infuse some of his confidence into my veins. Making friends is hard enough, but trying to meet guys, even with Dex’s help? I’m useless. Maybe it’s because Dex is all about hooking up, but I want my first time to be straight out of the pages of the romance novels I read.

DEX

After a string of mishaps, I swore off helping Austin land guys. But when he asks me to show him the ropes with practice sessions, I get the feeling he’s desperate. Our dates are pretend, so why am I getting so into them? I want to make Austin happy, but the line between friendship and something more is getting really damned blurry. The fluttery feeling, that electric energy every time we touch…it’s addicting. I’m getting overprotective, not only of my time with Austin, but with douchebags who might break his heart.

Eventually, the pretending has to end so Austin can strike out on his own. But how do I tell him I’m not ready to let him go, when every attempt at confessing leaves me tongue-tied?

©2024 Christina Lee (P)2024 Christina Lee

Really Good

Really enjoyed this book. This was the only book I did not read when I read the others as they came out so it was nice to get to be back in FU 1 space!

High Recommendation !!

A Fun, Light Hearted, BF to ♥️ listen! The signature slow burn is sated & satisfied with deep character development a well crafted detailed storyline ! A climatic " turn of events " brings the story to a intriguing and lovely HEA! A light, enjoyable comfort listen !
Another stellar proformance of verbal storytelling by the very gifted and talented Nick J Russo 👏!

I SWOONED!!! With these two!

I absolutely adored this heartwarming friends-to-lovers story. Austen’s shy, introverted nature completely resonated with me—his love for books and his quiet hesitance around the outside world, especially handsome men, made him so endearing. And who better to help him navigate the art of flirting than his best friend, Dex? Dex’s patience and kindness as he guides Austen out of his shell are truly swoon-worthy, but what truly stole my heart was the way Dex’s feelings for Austen crept up on him so gently, yet so profoundly.

Dex’s own struggles with love added even more depth to their journey. Having been abandoned by his father, he’d long carried a fear of being left behind again, making it difficult for him to allow himself meaningful relationships. But with Austen, it was different. Even with that lingering fear, the answer became so simple: he wanted Austen. He wanted a love that felt safe, true, and unwavering—and he found all of that in his best friend.

Watching Austen step out of his comfort zone, supported by Dex’s unwavering patience, was as brave as it was beautiful. But more than that, seeing them create a space of love, comfort, and freedom with each other was what made this story truly unforgettable.

And Nick Russo’s performance? Pure perfection. He brought Austen and Dex to life with such vivid emotion, capturing their individual voices and personalities so distinctly. He made it impossible not to fall in love with them, bringing out every tender moment with such care. I’m still swooning—this story is nothing short of magical!