A Spicy, Heartwarming Romance Worth the Climb!
5 out of 5 stars
As a dedicated fan of Rachel Lacey’s novels, I dove into The View from the Top expecting charm and chemistry, and this audiobook exceeded all my expectations! Narrated beautifully by Quinn Riley, the story of Emily and Diana captivated me immediately, blending sweetness and spice with just the right touch of emotion.
The sparks fly early—seriously, from their first encounter on a mountainside, Emily and Diana’s chemistry is positively electric. This has to be one of the spiciest listens I’ve enjoyed recently, with scenes that sizzled right off the charts. But beyond the heat, I found myself genuinely moved, shedding tears earlier than I typically would in a romance. That’s the magic of Lacey’s writing—she effortlessly blends deep, emotional connections with irresistible passion.
Emily, the free-spirited yet cautious artist, and Diana, the ambitious businesswoman facing unexpected vulnerability, felt incredibly real and relatable. Their struggles, hopes, and fears resonated deeply with me, making their journey all the more rewarding. The early collision of worlds was expertly executed, creating a tension-filled dynamic I couldn’t resist.
The backdrop of charming Crescent Falls added another layer of warmth to the story. It felt like I was right there, walking alongside Emily, experiencing the tug-of-war between dreams and family loyalty. Rachel Lacey’s character building continues to impress, giving us a memorable cast that effortlessly pulled me into their lives.
Narrator Quinn Riley deserves a special shout-out for breathing such authentic warmth and depth into Emily and Diana’s story. Their narration enhanced every emotional beat, making the listen both heartfelt and fun.
Ultimately, The View from the Top is an uplifting, entertaining, and utterly delightful audiobook. With its perfect blend of spice, sweetness, and sincerity, it’s a romantic journey absolutely worth taking!
Book Description:
When a driven businesswoman from Boston collides with a free-spirited artist on a Vermont mountainside, they share a memorable—and steamy—night, but life soon pits them against each other over the fate of a family business.
Emily Janssen prefers to play it safe. At thirty-five, she’s still working at the inn her grandmothers own while dreaming of a day when she’s able to support herself fully with her art. And while her friends have all hiked to the summit of the mountain in their hometown of Crescent Falls, Vermont, something has always held Emily back.
Diana Devlin has already made it to the top. Well, almost. She’s this close to securing the promotion that will put her in line to take over as CEO of her family’s hotel chain when her father retires. Everything is going to plan until an unexpected run-in with an alluring artist on a mountainside throws Diana off course, resulting in one of the hottest nights either she or Emily have ever experienced.
Emily walks away from their rendezvous feeling inspired to channel some of Diana’s confidence and finally chase her dreams. For Diana, it’s a reminder that with the right woman, she is capable of wanting more than one night.
But their growing passion threatens to burn them both when they learn that the hotel Diana’s in town to buy is none other than Emily’s grandmothers’ beloved inn. It’s Emily’s home, and no big city outsider—not even Diana—is going to take it away from her.
Will the view from the top be worth the climb, or will they both have farther to fall?
The View From The Top by Rachel Lacey
Narrator: Quinn Riley
Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
Published by Self Published on October 17th 2024
Genres: Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, LesFic/Sapphic Fiction
Format: Audiobook
Also by this author: Read Between the Lines, No Rings Attached, Don’t Cry For Me, Stars Collide
I’ve loved reading since I was little when my dad would read me Dr. Suess books. Fast-forward a little and I noticed that he was always reading on his lunch breaks at work, and I wondered why.Then, I found a book that took me to another place and time, to another feeling,another sense of “being”.It was the first book that I ever fell in love with, and I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since.
