PickUp, Nora Dahlia
PickUp, Nora Dahlia
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Pick-Up

Author: Nora Dahlia

Narrator: Teddy Hamilton, Gilli Messer, Eunice Wong

Unabridged: 12 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2024


Synopsis

Harkening to the witty and swoon-worthy rom-coms of Christina Lauren and Kate Clayborn, a new enemies-to-lovers romp whisking us from the stress of city life to lush Caribbean beaches.

Sasha Rubinstein is not on her game. Parenting with an absent (and objectively douchey) ex has never been easy, but, lately, the judgmental side-eye from people at school pick-up feels extra. It doesn’t help that some entitled dad—with his perfect t-shirts and perfectly punchable (yet adorable) face—keeps stealing the last after-school spots and school hoodies out from under her.

Ethan Jones is not trying to trip Sasha up… at school or otherwise. In fact, ever since they met (which she promptly forgot), he’s been hoping for the exact opposite…or at least to stop thinking about her.

When a game-changing job lands them trapped together on an exclusive private island, they resolve to stop sniping at each other and keep things professional. But with tension building between them and the permeating intoxication of island time, temptation blows in on every tropical breeze.

About Nora Dahlia

Nora Dahlia is a lifestyle writer whose work has appeared in The New York TimesElleThe Wall Street JournalVanity Fair, among others. Nora is also a branded content expert, book doctor, ghostwriter, collaborator, and writing coach. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two kids. She is the author of Backslide and Pick-Up.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on January 23, 2025

When I read about the enemies-to-lovers plot involving single parents trapped on a tropical island, I expected to enjoy “Pick-Up.” As soon as I started the three POV narration, the quick-witted, humorous, engaging, and entertaining writing style hooked me! It absolutely exceeded my expectations. I h......more

Goodreads review by julia on October 16, 2024

3.35 ˖⁺‧✮ “It’s so beautiful here,” I say finally. “It is,” he agrees. But he is looking at me. ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ my review adorable book that focuses on two single parents that meet around small town. i enjoyed this read so much and i have no idea why i was postponing it for a couple of month. the first meeti......more

Goodreads review by anna on July 07, 2024

NetGalley, you’ve outdone yourself this time! A sharp on your toes romance! Dahlia is quick witted, with an essence of Lorelai Gilmore-like dialogue to bring these characters to life. Sasha Rubinstein, balancing motherhood must navigate the aftermath of her recent divorce. Juggling parental responsibi......more

Goodreads review by Sarah Louise on January 14, 2025

This started off a bit slow and confusing, but the witty writing quickly won me over! Aside from Sasha and Ethan, there's a mysterious third POV that initially seems unnecessary, but just stick with it. It will all make sense! Its purpose was really clever, and I loved how everything tied together! S......more

Goodreads review by Kasee on May 13, 2025

SPECTACULAR GIVE ME FOURTEEN OF 'EM RIGHT NOW. YEP YEP YEP this book hit so good!!! I want more Nora Dahlia books immediately because PICK-UP gave me everything I wanted and everything I didn't know I needed. Also, as someone who just went through a difficult divorce, I just felt so seen in this story......more


Quotes

"Narrators Teddy Hamilton, Gilli Messer, and Eunice Wong perform this witty enemies-to-lovers romance. Sasha Rubenstein’s ex-husband prefers the Hollywood glam life, so he left Sasha and their two children in New York. After Sasha accidentally bumps into single dad Ethan Jones, he becomes her nemesis. However, a new job opportunity on a tropical island brings them together. Messer’s tone and pacing reflect Sasha’s devotion to her kids, dedication to her job, and eventual love for Ethan. Hamilton’s warm, mellow tone conveys Ethan’s charismatic confidence, while Wong’s tone of bitterness showcases Ethan’s ex’s jealousy."