e-ALC, 09:13:41
Narrated by: Khaya Fraites
Release Date: June 9, 2026
Published by: Hachette Audio
Read from: June 9-10, 2026
Stand-alone
Source: Bought on Audible
Content Warning: Stalking, Sexual Content, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Alcoholism, Mental Illness, Death of a Parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury Detail, Cursing
For Readers of: Adult, Audible, Audio, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Romance, Most Anticipated, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic FictionNew York Times bestselling author Tia Williams returns with an intensely romantic, deliciously sexy tale about a woman searching for her handsome seatmate on a European flight—and the unexpected places her hunt for love leads her.
Sasha Cruz knows types. As a booked-and-busy casting agent, she’s always casting — at happy hour, the post office, the grocery store, everywhere. She’s all about finding the perfect person to slot into the perfect role. What she doesn’t do, however, are relationships. Too much energy, not enough time. Men find her intimidating, and she likes it that way.
But when Sasha’s seated next to a mysterious, broodingly handsome Italian man on the way to a work trip in Paris, sparks fly – but they miss the chance to exchange contact information. Now, convinced that she’s lost out on her soulmate, Sasha is on a manhunt to find Seat F.
Sasha enlists her work friend for help in the search, but when she accidentally emails the entire global company, colleagues around the world begin looking for Seat F, too – with some finding love along the way. Meanwhile, Sasha takes matters into her own hands, hiring a smoldering detective who complicates matters in unforeseen ways.
*MY THOUGHTS*
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. After A Love Song for Ricki Wilde I just knew that anything she wrote was going to be good. And while that was true, Wilde is still my favorite. This was good, but it was still more whimsy and fun. But still, good in it’s own way.
I had to make myself stop comparing it. This was it’s own story with its own characters and all. once I did that, I enjoyed it more. With that being said, the romance was a bit stilted in some parts. They had a second chance romance. Maybe? lol But it was a weird one. We don’t exactly know what happened until it gets pretty far into the book. But the way they banter and they pine after each other, I thought it was pretty cute. If you pick this up expecting it to be like the other, know that the stakes are lower but its still a very cute and real romance in itself.
The characters were ok, but I did find them weird lol Sasha was a lot. The whole email thing? I’m STILL cringing from the second hand embarrassment from this book lol And I STILL have no idea why she decided to call him while she was doing that. Did she really think he wouldn’t know? LOL But the love interest was a sweetheart. He was so quiet. She did whatever she wanted to him and I thought that was so weird? He gave her everything because he felt guilty, which made me feel a way about them getting together. He doesn’t actually confirm because of his job. So the whole book it just felt weird. But he had some one liners baby!!!! That one where he said, “You would have left knowing a lot more than my name…” LOL Sir like what? Please explain LMAO
On the other side of the romance was the other part of the plot. The crazy person’s story was more interesting than the romance. I wanted to know more about what happened to them than what the romance was doing. I kind of wish it was a romantic suspense book. But whatever was happening, it made the ending really weird. I remember thinking it all happened so fast. And then it was over. I want to say more, but spoilers. If you’ve read this, let me know and we can talk about it lol
Like I said, this one was hella different than Ricki, somehow Williams still found a way to include some visitors. I thought it was adorable. And in that place? I legit said OMG out-loud. I think what I liked most about it was the fact that there was no small blip. If you’ve read both of these, you know exactly what this is and why it was so damn cute lol
Was this what I expected? No. Do I fault it for that? Also no. Did I love it anyways? Yes. This was fun and I had a good time reading it. I also loved how the title meant more than what you think it does in the synopsis lol This was an overall good time. I really hope y’all pick this up and enjoy it like I did.
Overall, I give this
