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Unabridged Digital Audiobook
Runtime: 6 hours, 40 minutes
Read by Samantha Brentmoor and Brian Pallino
Some people are born with grace and style; others just seem to be an accident waiting to happen. And in the audio edition of Catastrophe Queen by author Emma Hart, a walking disaster stumbles her way into the life of her rich, successful new boss.
The story starts a new job with accident-prone Mallory. After her apartment building burns down and she loses her job, she finds herself living with her parents—and dealing with her visiting grandfather and great-aunt—desperate to get back out on her own. Fortunately, she finds the perfect job as the assistant to a high-end real estate agent. Or at least it seems like the perfect job until she meets her new boss, Cameron Reid, and she realizes how young and good-looking he is—and she realizes that her job won’t be as easy as she originally thought.
Starting any new job can be nerve-wracking—but when you also have to worry about falling down and embarrassing yourself or possibly falling for your handsome boss, it’s even more so. It gets even worse when Cameron’s demanding mother coerces Mallory into attending a formal business function—and she’s forced to mingle with people who are far out of her social circles. And when Cameron comes to her rescue, it leads to some serious complications in their working relationship.
The rest of the story, of course, is pretty much as you’d expect. But the cute characters keep it entertaining. Mallory is a lovable train wreck of a character who just can’t help but get herself into trouble—whether she’s accidentally walking into oncoming traffic, tripping over her own feet, or knocking coffee all over her boss’s desk. Most of us know someone like Mallory, and her constant mishaps give the story its humor without going too far over the top. Of course, her meddling family—with their constant questions and lack of a filter—don’t hurt, either.
Meanwhile, Cameron brings some stability to the situation—the strong, responsible one (who rarely trips over himself or spills coffee all over his desk). But even though he’s the even-keeled one, the two play off each other and balance each other out nicely. And even though, when you really think about it, the whole thing is based on an ill-advised and generally inappropriate relationship, the likable characters and their budding romance make for a fluffy but enjoyable read.
Catastrophe Queen isn’t unexpected or unforgettable. But it’s light and fun—a cute story about a bumbling girl and the boss of her dreams.
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