**I received a complimentary audiobook for consideration. All thoughts are my own.

About the Book

Book: Summer Plans and Other Disasters

Author: Karin Beery

Genre: Women’s Romantic Fiction

Release date: April 2021

Elementary school music teacher Callie Stevens thinks she’s finally figured out God ’s plan for her life—she even made a list to keep her on track. Moving in with her brother and reconnecting with her ex-boyfriend are at the top of the list. What ’s not on the list is running into her childhood crush, Ryan. God wanted her to connect with Kyle, right? Trying to figure out God ’s plan is hard enough. But a dating-averse older brother, the young blonde who adores him, a pregnant best friend, and Callie ’s continual mishaps make her wonder whether her best-laid plans were truly God-inspired.

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About the Author

Karin Beery grew up in a small, rural Michigan town where she wrote her first novel in high school. She’s still writing today, telling contemporary stories with a healthy dose of romance. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s editing or teaching it. And when she’s not doing that, she enjoys time at home with her husband and fur babies, once again living in a small, rural Michigan town.

More from Karin

I discovered audiobooks two years ago, and they have changed my life! Now I look forward to long car rides and endless hours cleaning and cooking. Well, I don’t really look forward to the cleaning and cooking, but at least the chores are tolerable because I just turn on a new book and listen to a story while I work! I know I’m not the only one who multitasks with audiobooks. I had a few friends ask me when my books would be available in audio form so they could listen—with long commutes and families at home, they prefer listening to their books in the quiet of the car.

That’s why I’m so excited to bring Summer Plans and Other Disasters to audiobook, and I’m just as excited about my narrator, Jasmine Zhwalen. Summer Plans was my first published book, and now it will be Jasmine’s first too. As soon as I heard her audition, I knew I wanted her to give Callie, Jack, Stacey, and Ryan their voices. Considering it’s the first go-round for both of us, I think it turned out pretty well!

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My Thoughts

Summer Plans and Other Disasters grabbed me right from the title. Don't you just love a fun summer romance that will do that? I must say that this one was a bit different for me though, as I was given the chance to review the audiobook and as I've mentioned in the past I'm not a huge audiobook user. I like the idea of them in theory... but my mind tends to wander and I have a harder time focusing on them than I do with a regular book and as such it's harder for me to stay into the story.

That said, I did find the story to be enjoyable nonetheless. I definitely would have enjoyed reading it even more (and likely will go back and do so to make sure I didn't miss anything) but it was well written and well narrated to keep me from getting bored as I listened. I found it to be a good blend of romance, humor and messages of faith too! If you're looking for a good audiobook, this is definitely a good one to check out... or just check out the actual book to if that's more up your alley too!