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The Exception

By: Vi Keeland
Narrated by: Sebastian York, Andi Arndt
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A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland.

He lives by a set of rules. She might be his one exception.

I just wanted a distraction, something to take the edge off before facing a wedding I was dreading. So on the flight back to New York, I signed up for a dating app. Harmless enough, right?

Wrong.

Turns out, it wasn’t just any app—it catered to people with very specific tastes. By the time I realized it, I was already on my date.

Tall, confident, and sinfully handsome, Jagger Langston seemed like the full package. The chemistry between us was instant—electric enough to burn the whole city down. Though things took a turn when we figured out I’d misunderstood who should join the app. We laughed it off, said goodbye, and went our separate ways.

Or so I thought.

Until I walked into my new internship Monday morning, ready to put the weekend behind me, and there he was—my boss.

Now I’m caught between the rules he lives by—and the temptation to make him break every single one of them.

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Great story, well developed characters. I love every book from this author. Would definitely recommend it.

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When I get a notification that Vi Keeland has a new story coming out soon, that's always great news. But when I see that same story is going to be narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt...well that's just perfection. Loved the story from start to finish.

Srambled to pre-order this one!

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Good narration. Not much to the storyline. An easy listen not requiring much contemplation. So good, not great.

Much like 50 shades of grey

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I found this story really compelling. Their love felt real. There was a crime aspect that I don’t usually like but it was minimal and added to the story in a positive way. A slightly dark romance in that they’re good people who are victims of others.

A little bit of a dark romance

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I really enjoyed The Exception by Vi Keeland, especially as an audiobook in duet style with Sebastian York and Andi Arndt. These two are fantastic together when they narrate—their voices play off each other so well, making the story lively and engaging. Andi Arndt’s narration of the heroine was perfect—expressive, fun, and completely captivating.

That said, I personally felt that Sebastian York’s voice didn’t quite match how I imagined Jagger. He sounded much older than I pictured him, which pulled me out of the story at times. Despite that, the story itself is fun, flirty, and full of sizzling tension. Jagger’s rules and the unexpected romance make for a captivating, entertaining listen.

If you enjoy romantic comedies with strong chemistry and a touch of heat, this audiobook is worth it, just keep in mind that the Jagger in your imagination might sound a little younger than York’s portrayal.

Loved the Story, Voice Slightly Older Than Expecte

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