Emergency Contact, Lauren Layne
Emergency Contact, Lauren Layne
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Emergency Contact

Author: Lauren Layne, Anthony LeDonne

Narrator: Brianna Cohen, Tim Paige

Unabridged: 7 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/24/2023

Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne—and her real-life husband and high school sweetheart, Anthony LeDonne—comes a new holiday rom-com that is sure to warm even the coldest heart.Katherine, an ambitious New York City attorney, gets diagnosed with a concussion and must be monitored for forty-eight hours to make sure it doesn’t get worse. Unfortunately, she forgot to update her emergency contact, so the person they call is her ex-husband, Tom. Unable to be left alone, Katherine reluctantly agrees to travel to Chicago with him for the holidays. But thanks to a blizzard, what should have been a quick plane ride turns into an antagonistic overnight misadventure that stirs up old feelings even as Tom prepares to propose to his girlfriend on Christmas Eve.A delightful meet-cute between The Proposal and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Emergency Contact is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Sophie Kinsella.

About Lauren Layne

Lauren Layne is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than three dozen romantic comedies. Her books have sold over a million copies worldwide. Lauren’s work has been featured in Publishers Weekly, Glamour, The Wall Street Journal, and Inside Edition. She is based in New York City.

About Anthony LeDonne

Anthony LeDonne is a stand-up comedian and writer. He lives in New York City with his high school sweetheart.

About Tim Paige

Tim Paige is an audiobook narrator with a passion for rom coms, superheroes, and telling stories that provide an escape from the world (or a new lens with which to view it). A former full-time touring musician, Tim has played on some of the biggest stages in the world. He is the voice of "The More You Know" on NBC, and has provided voice-over for many national commercials, promos, trailers, and video games. When he's not narrating audiobooks or voicing fun projects, you'll most often find him playing pretend with his two sons, shouting at the television during Syracuse Orange basketball and football games, or cooking up tasty vegan treats.

Reviews

Goodreads review by maria on December 20, 2024

I knew I could trust Lauren’s books to get me out of my slump🙂‍↔️ I enjoyed it sm!! rtc ᝰ🗽pre-read: ᯓᡣ𐭩୭˚. This is me on the search for a good book😭 it's been over 2 years since I've read any of Lauren's books but I used to like them a lot so fingers crossed I enjoy this🤞🏻 and it’s second chance!!!🤭......more

Goodreads review by Jayme on December 04, 2023

Audible 7 hours, 30 minutes Narrated by Tim Paige and Brianna Cohen 🎄 Seasonal Read 2023 🎄 Lauren Layne--and her real life husband and high school sweetheart, Anthony LeDonne--grab some inspiration from the 1987 Holiday Classic “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and deliver a new holiday romcom just in t......more

Goodreads review by Maren’s Reads on November 25, 2023

Update: I did a reread via audiobook and although the audiobook is a lot of fun, I prefer this story via physical book or ebook. There are a few errors in the audio (they don’t detract though) and ultimately felt more connection via the text. When attorney Katherine, known to be a bit of the Grinch,......more

Goodreads review by Darla on October 17, 2023

Rolling along with a fun Christmas in October read and a whacky road trip. Kate and Tom are trying to get from NYC to Chicago for Christmas. They take a plane, a train, a bus, try to take an Uber, and more. Meanwhile these two might find that they shouldn't be divorced after all. Loved the She said,......more

Goodreads review by Jonetta on December 12, 2023

the setup… It’s a few days before Christmas in New York and everyone has either left town for the holidays or is making their way out. That is except Katherine, a successful and highly ambitious attorney who is the ultimate grinch about the holidays. She’s waiting for “the call” from her law firm’s s......more

Quotes

“Pure rom-com gold. You can never go wrong with a Lauren Layne book, and her comedian husband as coauthor takes this story to the next level.” Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times bestselling author 

“Rom-com perfection. Laugh-out-loud witty banter is perfectly balanced with achingly tender moments.” Jennifer Probst, New York Times bestselling author

“An exceptional second-chance rom-com. Emergency Contact was such a fun read!” Monica Murphy, New York Times bestselling author  

“[A] sparkling second-chance romance…This is a gem.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A brilliant rom-com. Whip-smart banter, opposites-attract tension, and a madcap series of travel errors make for a heartwarming and festive holiday read.”  Devon Daniels, author of Meet You in the Middle

“Holiday romcom Emergency Contact delivers the humor and poignancy of Planes, Trains and Automobiles in true enemies-to-lovers style. I cheered for this couple even as I kept laughing at the increasingly bizarre situations they had to deal with as they tried to get from NYC to Chicago on Christmas Eve, during a snowstorm. Hilarious and big-hearted and filled with holiday spirit.” Linda-Marie Barrett, executive director of Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA)

“Emergency Contact is laugh-out-loud funny and perfect for fans of Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” Beth Seufer Buss, program director of Bookmarks, NC

“This perfectly calibrated second-chance romance is all about the witty banter, and only a true Grinch could fail to laugh out loud at Tim Paige and Brianna Cohen’s devastating dual narration.” Seattle Times

“A fast-paced holiday-themed second-chance romance that blended The Grinch with Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Emergency Contact kept me smiling with its fun banter and heartfelt sentimental moments.” Harlequin Junkie

Awards

  • Bookish Libra
  • Jeeves Reads Pick
  • A Hasty Book List Pick
  • Audible Pick
  • Never Enough Novels Pick
  • Barnes & Noble Favorite Indie Book
  • Los Angeles Daily News Pick
  • Seattle Times Pick
  • Salem Public Library Pick
  • Parade Magazine Pick
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