Something in the Way Audiobook – Something in the Way, Book 1

It was a lazy Sunday morning, the kind where the sunlight filters through the curtains just right, and you feel no rush to start the day. I was sprawled on my couch, wrapped in a cozy blanket, with a steaming cup of tea beside me. The house was quiet, and I decided it was the perfect time to dive into “Something in the Way Audiobook” by Jessica Hawkins. From the very first chapter, I was hooked.

The story begins with Lake, a young girl who’s innocent and naive in ways that made me nostalgic for my own teenage years. Her world changes when she meets Manning Sutter, an older man working on a construction site near her home. The chemistry between them is palpable, even though their connection feels forbidden from the start. Jessica Hawkins has this incredible ability to make you feel every emotion – every flutter of excitement, every pang of heartbreak – as if it were your own.

What struck me most about this audiobook was how real it felt. Lake’s infatuation with Manning wasn’t just some fleeting crush; it was raw and all-consuming. And Manning’s struggle to keep his distance while being drawn to her added layers of tension that kept me on edge. The narration by Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber brought these characters to life in such a vivid way. Arndt captured Lake’s youthful vulnerability perfectly, while Webber’s deep, gravelly voice embodied Manning’s complexity and inner turmoil.

As I listened, I found myself reflecting on my own experiences with love and longing. There’s something universal about falling for someone you know you shouldn’t – someone who feels like they belong in your life but is just out of reach. This story isn’t just about romance; it’s about growth, sacrifice, and the bittersweet nature of love that defies logic.

By the time I reached the end of Book 1 (yes, there are more!), I was emotionally spent but completely satisfied. It left me craving more of Lake and Manning’s story – and thankfully, there are more books in this series to explore.