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Can We Skip to the Good Part

By: Melissa Brayden
Narrated by: Quinn Riley
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Summary
 A hilarious, witty, and warm sapphic rom-com about a woman whose life implodes when she loses her job and fiancée in the same week, and decides to join a book club to change things up. But when she finds herself falling for one of the club members, and that person is her best friend’s ex, her troubles have only just begun.

Ella Baker is tired of being an afterthought in her own life. First, her fiancée dumps her six days before the wedding. Then her family jets off on a world tour—without her. And just when she thinks it can’t get worse, her longtime employer forgets to lay her off...That is, until now. It’s time for a reinvention, starting with something totally out of character: joining a book club. Thank God for her best friend, Rachel, who’s always there with popcorn and wine. But when a kiss from a smart, gorgeous, and maddeningly irresistible book club member leaves Ella breathless, she’s stunned to learn the woman who just turned her world upside down is the very ex who broke Rachel’s heart.

Max Wyler doesn’t believe in forever. As a divorce mediator, she’s built a career on helping people walk away amicably. The book club is just an escape—until new member Ella Baker arrives, all sunshine and sass, making Max question everything she thought she knew about love. There’s just one problem: Ella’s best friend is Max’s worst mistake. Which means those pretty blue eyes? Completely off-limits.

Or at least, they should be. Contemporary Literature & Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Funny Heartfelt Witty
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This was one of those audiobooks that completely pulled me in and refused to let go.

The story follows a woman who unexpectedly loses her job and moves in with her best friend while she figures out what’s next. What she doesn’t expect is to join a queer book club and meet an enchanting woman who instantly captures her attention. The catch? That woman turns out to be her best friend’s ex-girlfriend—or, as Grey’s Anatomy fans would say, her person’s ex.

What I loved most about this story was that it wasn’t just about the romance. There were so many layers woven throughout the book. The sapphic book club itself almost becomes a character, with this wonderful group of women gathering to read, discuss, dissect, and celebrate queer stories. Their friendships, humour, and support create a backdrop that adds so much warmth and joy to the novel.

Beneath the romance are deeper themes that make the story shine. The main character struggles with the pressure of always trying to live up to her mother’s expectations, while the other feels unseen, overlooked, and like she’s never quite anyone’s priority. These emotional threads are handled beautifully and make the characters feel real and relatable.

Melissa Brayden does an incredible job bringing all of these storylines together. The result is a heartfelt, funny, emotional romance that makes you genuinely care about every character.

And then there’s Quinn Riley.

As always, Quinn brings these characters to life effortlessly. She captures the emotion, chemistry, humour, and vulnerability perfectly. Before you know it, you’re telling yourself, “Just one more chapter,” only to realise it’s well past your bedtime and you’re still listening because you have to know what happens next.

I won’t spoil the ending, but I will say this: your heart can’t help but fall in love with these characters and their journey.

This is absolutely one I’d listen to again.

If you’re looking for a sapphic romance filled with friendship, found family, book lovers, emotional depth, chemistry, and plenty of heart, don’t let this one pass you by.

💕 Highly recommended

Loved every second of it 🔥🔥🔥

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Sadly this was my first Melissa Brayden novel and I'm kicking myself for waiting too long to start. Grateful that I have a new favourite author and plenty more of her books to dive into. Her writing is funny, engaging, good character depth and thankfully unhurried spice scenes

everything I love in a book

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This was a very enjoyable read that was well performed by Quinn Riley. Melissa Brayden doesn’t avoid story and plot more than just a romance this has depth I specifically liked the different exploration of the best friend relationship.

Well developed characters and story with depth

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This book was just honestly so so sweet with the right amount of spice. Melissa really made sure all the bases were covered with no lingering questions. Will definitely be enjoying again!

Worth the hype

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