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Drop, Cover, and Hold On: The Improbable Meet-Cute Collection Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jasmine Guillory (Author), Aure Nash (Narrator), Amazon Original Stories (Publisher)
3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 14,269 ratings
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It takes nothing less than a fateful natural disaster to throw two opposites together in a ground-shakingly charming short story by the New York Times bestselling author of Drunk on Love.

This Valentine’s Day, Daisy Murray has her heart set on binge-watching rom-coms. Instead, an earthquake traps her inside a bakery with its impossibly rude and insufferably handsome owner and head baker. They already have a history: she’s always smiled, he’s always scowled. Where better to finally get to know each other than amid the disaster? Then again, they have no choice. Besides, it could have its sweet, undeniable, and unpredictable perks.

Jasmine Guillory’s Drop, Cover, and Hold On is part of The Improbable Meet-Cute, irresistibly romantic stories about finding love when and where you least expect it. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Let’s make a date of it.

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  1. Book 4 of 6
    The Improbable Meet-Cute
  2. Listening Length
    1 hour and 5 minutes
  3. Author
    Jasmine Guillory
  4. Narrator
    Aure Nash
  5. Audible release date
    January 23, 2024
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Amazon Original Stories
  8. ASIN
    B0CRVWTTCS
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 1 hour and 5 minutes
Author Jasmine Guillory
Narrator Aure Nash
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 23, 2024
Publisher Amazon Original Stories
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0CRVWTTCS
Best Sellers Rank #17,406 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#298 in African American Literature
#438 in Romantic Comedy (Audible Books & Originals)
#1,096 in Black & African American Romance Fiction

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Customers find the story cute and sweet. They find the characters engaging and relatable. The writing is described as well-written and excellent. While some readers appreciate the quick pacing, others feel it drags. There are mixed opinions on the length of the story, with some finding it enjoyable and short, while others consider it too short.

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115 customers mention "Story quality"115 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the story. They found it cute, sweet, and spicy. The premise was relatable, and the book was described as a fun, upbeat read.

"Really cute story. I'm not a fan of intimacy that happens quickly, but it was sweet, and the couple was adorable." Read more

"...Overall good read.:)" Read more

"...She thought he didn’t like her and he only had eyes for her. So fun and cute! Would I recommend? Yep! Would I reread? Yep!" Read more

"This was a good meet cute. I enjoyed it. It is a good quick read. It is also a fun read." Read more

31 customers mention "Sweetness"29 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the book's sweetness. They find it enjoyable, with tasty baked goods and a cute meet-cute. The banter is described as cute and the spicy installment in the series.

"...I'm not a fan of intimacy that happens quickly, but it was sweet, and the couple was adorable." Read more

"...This novella was perfect - kind of sweet, kind of spicy, and definitely swoony. Not one of these books has left me in a sour mood...." Read more

"...This story was quick, fun, and sweet! For people talking smack about how quick they got their groove on?..." Read more

"...I liked Harris's moodiness but also his sweetness. Being stuck in a bakery during an earthquake really worked for this story...." Read more

24 customers mention "Character development"21 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging characters and their banter. They appreciate the voice actors' and narrator's work.

"Enjoyable, short, and a bit spicy. Voice actors did a lovely job. I enjoyed it...." Read more

"Absolutely perfect! Cute, a bit of comedy, great character development and just enough cliffhanger to make one want more story but be ok if this is..." Read more

"...this a 4.5 for fun, writing and creativity and even character building in a very short story." Read more

"3.0 stars The characters were likable, the earthquake was exciting, and the pastries sounded great...." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. However, some find the story unengaging. The narration and reading for the audiobook are praised as excellent.

"...This book reminds me of a southern romance but just in California. So well written...." Read more

"...I’ll give this a 4.5 for fun, writing and creativity and even character building in a very short story." Read more

"...It seemed to be hastily written because there just wasn't much to it. Multiple pages of Daisy deciding to even enter the bakery...." Read more

"I hate reading novellas from authors I truly like. They write so well and you get invested, then boom the story is done! Oh well!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Believable"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book's believable characters and relatable plot. They found the story engaging, though some felt it was too quick.

"...The short story probably made it seem to quick, but still believable." Read more

"...The RBF on Harris is for real and so relatable no wonder Daisy thought he hated her. I loved this and thought it was super cute...." Read more

"I loved this story! The characters were great, real and interesting. This is why I love MS Guillory's writing. I can't wait to read the next book!" Read more

35 customers mention "Pacing"11 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book. Some find it quick and engaging, while others feel it drags or moves too quickly. The story starts slow but then becomes thrilling.

"It was a very short story but I enjoyed it. The beginning was a little slow but picked up and the ending leaves you wanting more. Overall good read.:)" Read more

"For a short read it dragged. It had a good idea sort of. Not as good as the others though...." Read more

"It was so quick and cute! I wanted more, I wish this was a full length book. I absolutely hated when it was over...." Read more

"This was very boring. It seems like this collection gets worse as I go on. It's just not my cup of tea. I did not enjoy the chemistry with these 2...." Read more

24 customers mention "Short story"12 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the short story. Some find it enjoyable and spicy, while others feel it lacks substance and is too short. The story seems flat to some readers.

"Enjoyable, short, and a bit spicy. Voice actors did a lovely job. I enjoyed it...." Read more

"It was a very short story but I enjoyed it. The beginning was a little slow but picked up and the ending leaves you wanting more. Overall good read.:)" Read more

"I listened to this story in an evening. It was a short and sweet Valentine’s Day novella with great narration. The characters are charming...." Read more

"It just kept repeating itself same stuff over and over it was too long. I enjoyed the concept I didn't enjoy the execution." Read more

20 customers mention "Ending"13 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ending. Some find it romantic with a good plot line and spice, while others feel it ends abruptly or rushed.

"...The beginning was a little slow but picked up and the ending leaves you wanting more. Overall good read.:)" Read more

"Solid meet cute and romance, with some delicious sounding pastries thrown in. Now I want donuts and nothing is open." Read more

"...the MC since this series is about meet cutes, and I think the end felt a little rushed, but ultimately it was a fun novella." Read more

"OMG!!! Such a cute short read!! This book reminds me of a southern romance but just in California. So well written...." Read more

Funny Romance Short - Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
3 out of 5 stars
Funny Romance Short - Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
The Improbable Meet Cute Collection of 6 short stories by award winning romance authors was delightful! Each story is set around Valentine’s Day and presents unique charisma and charm. These cute stories make fantastic romance reads!Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory was my least favorite of the series but was still cute. It is set in a bakery during an earthquake. The spice was spicey and seemed a little forced.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
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    For a short read it dragged. It had a good idea sort of. Not as good as the others though. And actually, the more away from book 1 the worse these stories get. The characters seemed more like high school students and not actual adults as well.
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  • Jackie Salcedo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
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    It was a very short story but I enjoyed it. The beginning was a little slow but picked up and the ending leaves you wanting more. Overall good read.:)
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  • kelley
    2.0 out of 5 stars ehh
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
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    Read this has part of the Meet-Cute collection and it was my least favorite, the female character had an annoyance about her, and the storyline was cute until it wasn’t anymore. The plot just wasn’t good in my opinion.
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  • musicbecca2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
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    Absolutely perfect! Cute, a bit of comedy, great character development and just enough cliffhanger to make one want more story but be ok if this is the end. Very well done!
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  • Rose Carmel Gaspard
    3.0 out of 5 stars SHORT AND SWEET
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
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    Really cute story. I'm not a fan of intimacy that happens quickly, but it was sweet, and the couple was adorable.
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  • Carissa Janes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pastries
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
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    Solid meet cute and romance, with some delicious sounding pastries thrown in. Now I want donuts and nothing is open.
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  • Tiff
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
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    This was a good meet cute. I enjoyed it. It is a good quick read. It is also a fun read.
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  • deedee
    2.0 out of 5 stars Yawn
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
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    This was very boring. It seems like this collection gets worse as I go on. It's just not my cup of tea. I did not enjoy the chemistry with these 2. This is only the 2nd thing I've read from this author. I must say the 1st thing was just ok for me also.
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  • ZonasMommy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Grumpy Vs. Sunshine was just not enough
    Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2024
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    This was one was not one of my favourites. The characters are grumpy vs Sunshine but the story was just slow. It was just not what I was expecting. I wish that I had loved this one as much as the ones in before this one in the collection.
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  • Emily Thompson
    3.0 out of 5 stars fluffy cute romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2024
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    3 stars for me. I loved how he was OBSESSED with her & that she thought he hated her. 🥹🥹🥹🥹
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  • ReneeReads
    3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good
    Reviewed in Australia on September 12, 2024
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    Three stars.
    I don't know why other people have been so unnecessarily harsh about this short story. One review I read said that it was because all the make main character did was glare. So I counted. He glared at her 3 times. She glared at him once. I'm confused what is so offensive about this. I truly hope it isn't because the two main characters are POC. I want to think better of people than that. But the tenuous reasons behind the one and two star ratings make me wonder. Please, for the author's sake and for fairness, read this. It took me 15 minutes to read and why not give that much of your time for a nice solid little read like this?
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  • Louise
    5.0 out of 5 stars So cutee!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 28, 2024
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    I love that she isn't a reliable narrator!! So fun seeing all of her believes shattered as the earthquake came in.
    Fun, sweet and cute book
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  • L Bee
    4.0 out of 5 stars just a little steam
    Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2024
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    Wow! This one seemed like an interior monologue until the earthquake and then everything was shaken up! More steamy then the others in the series that characters were well rounded and while the reader could get to where it was going, it was super fun to see the main character get there. Loved it! Haven’t read this author before but definitely going to check them out!
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