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1999 goals: Get a life, get real… and get a room.
No one ever said I was the brightest bulb on the tree, but a near-death experience finally knocks some sense into my thick head.
Luckily, my jerk of an ex washes his hands of me, but I’m left with so many burnt bridges to re-build. Landing a job on any movie or TV show that’ll have me has to be my #1 priority. Thankfully, my life-long friends still love me enough to help.
When the one I always wished could be more than a friend shows up on my doorstep, however, all my good intentions go right out the window. Before I know it, I’ve convinced him that an out-of-town, friends-with-benefits deal will be the perfect way to get over each other.
Is it another in a long line of bad decisions, or a move that'll turn things around? 110 percent, I hope he can handle the truth.
Fans of 90’s TV shows, from Friends to Freaks and Geeks, will love this second chance, friends-to-lovers, retro romance, where a grumpy cinnamon roll hero and a wounded bird heroine vie for a happy-ever-after despite interference from meddling found-family friends.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Amanda Stribling and Ryan Lee Dunlap could not have delivered a more perfect voice for Whitney and Ford. The smooth southern accent that is "all things Carolina" brings these two characters to life. 5 brilliant stars for this duo!” - Linda, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“An emotion filled, beautiful friends to lovers romance. I have been waiting for their story and it is so much more than I expected. The narrators did an amazing job with the accents and I could really feel all the emotions and angst these two were navigating.” - Tara, Bookbub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What a way to end a series! 5 glorious stars! If you haven’t heard Karen Grey’s Carolina Classics series yet, now that it’s complete in audio, this is the perfect time to start!” - Anni, Bookbub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Amanda Stribling and Ryan Lee Dunlap add all the southern charm to this beautiful story, enhancing all the feelings, and making the listener fall in love with the sweetness of Whitney and Ford even more. And, yes, I definitely listened to that first hug and kiss more than once.” - Leigh Ann, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Listening is always the best option for enjoying Karen Grey’s books. An amazing story becomes extraordinary. And speaking of extraordinary, that’s what her narrators always are. They bring the characters to life, make you feel even more, laugh more, just add an extra oomph to the story.” - Sally, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I have now listened to the audio book and absolutely fell more in love with this story than I did the first time! Ryan Lee Dunlap is personally becoming one of my favorite narrators and Amanda Stribling was a perfect match for Whitney.” - Tiffany, Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This final installment in what has been a brilliant 90’s nostalgic trip down memory lane is brought to life by the fantastically talented Amanda Stribling and Ryan Lee Dunlap.” - Aubrey, Bookbub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This retro 90s story was such a fun throwback to my early teens and Amanda Stribling and Ryan Lee Dunlap did magic in my ears!!” - Joana, Bookbub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I loved every word of this book so beautifully narrated by Amanda Stribling and Rylan Lee Dunlap. They were the perfect voices for Whitney and Ford… This was the only way to end this series and I loved the full circle moments at the end! Bonus epilogue is a must read/listen!!” - Laurie Anne, Bookbub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“My favorite in the series, Whitney and Ford's story is beautifully written, and emotional, filled with drama, and romance… This is a great second chance romance, friends-to-lovers, and retro romance.” - Jocelyne, Bookbub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book really hit me in all the feels from the very first page! … it has everything, friendships, love, heartbreak, a touch of angst, humor, and inspiration! The entire series has been so good, and I’d definitely recommend it for any romance fan!” - JoJoRomanceReads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Whitney and Ford melted my heart for good! If you’re looking for a nostalgic, found family, friends-to-lovers romance, When I Come Around needs a spot on your TBR now!” - TheWellReadMermaid
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“An amazing story of second chances, forgiveness and finding oneself.” - KristieReadsBooks
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“If you like childhood friends-to-lovers, workplace romance with unique forced proximity, & retro 90s epistolary vibes, you will loooove this beautiful book!” - ReadPairShare
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a blast from the past this book was! It was fun to relive some of the memories that were brought up in this story (hello dial up internet).” - Tiffany, Bookbub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“An emotional, sweet and wonderful friends-to-lovers romance that made my heart so happy.” - LateNightLunaReads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I completely and totally recommend not only this special and spectacular read, but the entire series (it’s better with the whole character arc)! Grey is such an amazing author and storyteller and you do not want to miss this one!” - Anni, Bookbub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Perfectly balanced with sweet romance and steamy chemistry.” - Jennifer, Bookbub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“If you like friends to lovers, workplace romance with forbidden elements, old crushes, second chances, and a princess who redeems herself, you'll love this book.” - Author Michelle McCraw
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Throughout this series, Whitney has been in the background, always in the other characters' thoughts, but kind of mysterious. She would briefly drop in, then disappear, leaving them to wonder what was going on with her. Finally, Whit and Ford's friends-to-lovers story closes out the series.” - Jen, Goodreads