Only Lovers in the Building, Nadine Gonzalez
Only Lovers in the Building, Nadine Gonzalez
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Only Lovers in the Building

Author: Nadine Gonzalez

Narrator: Aure Nash

Unabridged: 9 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/15/2025


Synopsis

An Instant USA TODAY Bestseller!

"This is the beach and pool read of the summer! Fun and sexy with a delicious slow-burn that revolves around a lovable cast of characters.” —Karen Booth, author of Not So Fast

Wanted—no, NEEDED: a summer escape with beach reads, cocktails…and a little romance on the side.

After her legal career comes to a sudden and humiliating end, Liliane Lyon books a restorative summer rental at The Icon, a quintessential Art Deco building in Miami Beach, where her only plan is to bask in the sun, read, and sip cocktails. But soon she’s enchanted by the colorful community, including university professor Benedicto Romero—resident tortured poet, whose sole intention for sabbatical is to indulge in brooding introspection.

When they discover a shared passion for romance novels, Lily and Ben are soon spending hours reading together by the pool, the spark between them unwittingly giving the other residents the impression that they’re experts in matters of the heart…no matter that IRL their disastrous love lives bear little resemblance to the stories they’re reading.

But while Ben and Lily can pinpoint a trope a mile away and give excellent advice to others, they can’t make sense of the sizzling chemistry between them, and the suggestion of a professional podcast suddenly forces them to consider the long-term. So what if it means working even closer together! So what if their banter makes Lily's head spin! It’s the summer of taking chances, but a word to the wise: Miami isn’t the place for growth and rebirth. It’s the place to get messy. 

For fans of:Slow BurnFriends to LoversClose ProximityBeachy ReadsBooks About BooksBlack LoveEccentric and charming characters ala Only Murders in the Building

About Nadine Gonzalez

From Manhattan to Miami, Nadine writes modern love stories fortoday’s romance readers. Of Haitian descent, she prizes stories with widecultural diversity. Nadine is the author of eight previous books, includingScandal In The VIP Suite and What Happens In Miami. For more information,visit nadine-gonzalez.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by summer⁎ ˚ ˚୨୧⋆。˚ ⋆ on August 06, 2025

I'm really sad I didn't love this. I don't even know if I liked it. The premise sounded great but the writing style was... a choice! It was definitely something. For most of the book I wasn't sure if this was a romance or just a fiction book. The dialogue carried heavily in the book; it's 98% dialog......more

Goodreads review by Lina on July 11, 2025

3.75 / 5 Stars This book took me on a bit of a rollercoaster ride, but I ended up liking it! Synopsis: Lily has not received the credit she deserves at her legal firm (because sexism and racism) and when she sees that one of her exes just got married, it pushes her over the edge. She rage quits her j......more

Goodreads review by Michelle’s on July 08, 2025

I cannot recommend this book enough! It had literally everything I ever wanted in a romance! Pick this one up immediately!......more

Goodreads review by Leanna on July 24, 2025

This book is the perfect summer read! I read it by the pool and totally fell in love with the Miami vibes. After quitting her corporate lawyer job, Lily heads to Miami for a reset and meets her neighbor Ben. Sparks fly, of course, but the real charm is how they bond over their shared love of books a......more

Goodreads review by Bree on July 31, 2025

This was the perfect, fun summer romance. I need to exist in Nadine’s Miami. I adored Lily and Ben’s romance and love of and connection through their love of romance. This is truly a romance for romance lovers.......more