Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating
Beautiful Bastard
Narrated by Todd Haberkorn, Jayme Mattler
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
The 'just friends' premise lasts about five minutes, and two narrators make sure you feel every delightful crack in it.
- Great if you want: banter-heavy romcom with a chaotic, self-aware female lead
- Listening experience: breezy and fast — cozy listen that's easy to burn through
- Narration: dual POV format plays well; Mattler nails Hazel's unfiltered energy
- Skip if: Hazel's oversharing personality reads grating rather than charming to you
About This Audiobook
Hazel Bradford is unapologetically herself, a whirlwind of quirky energy, unfiltered honesty, and a menagerie of pets that would intimidate most potential partners. When she reconnects with Josh Im, a college acquaintance freshly out of a bad breakup, the two strike up an unlikely friendship built on mutual respect and zero romantic expectations. Their brilliant plan to set each other up on double blind dates backfires spectacularly and hilariously, forcing both to confront whether the perfect match has been sitting across the table all along.
Todd Haberkorn and Jayme Mattler bring sharp comedic timing to the dual narration, giving Josh and Hazel distinct voices that capture their contrasting personalities. Haberkorn plays Josh's dry, patient demeanor against Mattler's wonderfully unhinged Hazel, and the interplay between them sells the slow-burn chemistry that makes the story work. At just over seven hours, the pacing stays brisk, letting the humor land without dragging through the romantic beats.
