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The Pairing

By: Casey McQuiston
Narrated by: Emma Galvin, Max Meyers
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Two bisexual exes, one unforgettably hot summer . . .

In #1 New York Times-bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour and challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they're over each other - except they're definitely not.

Theo and Kit have been childhood best friends, crushes, lovers and, after a brutal breakup four years ago, estranged exes.

It’s not until Theo and Kit are trapped on board a tour bus that they discover that they’ve each had the same idea: to take their dream European food and wine tour – alone. And now they’re stuck with each other for three weeks of the most romantic sights and sensuous flavours of France, Spain, and Italy. But it’ll be fine. They’re absolutely over each other.

So, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first, Kit is game. In fact, why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition?

But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can’t have.

'The summer's best romance novel.' Rolling Stone

'Spicy, sexy and absolutely delicious.' People

'Move over "hot girl summer" – "hot bisexual summer" is ready for its moment and Casey McQuiston’s new novel The Pairing is here to usher it in.' USA Today

©2024 Casey McQuiston (P)2024 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
Coming of Age Editors Select Genre Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Italy Wine France

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Editorial Review

I hope you're hungry
Casey McQuiston has been an immediate add-to-Library for me since Red, White & Royal Blue came out in 2019, and I’ve been obsessively following the updates for The Pairing from the moment it was announced. Set on a three-week food and wine tour across France, Spain, and Italy—with an enemies-to-lovers storyline between two estranged exes—this is McQuiston’s steamiest (and most hunger-inducing) rom-com yet. Plus, the fact that McQuiston is a huge audiobook nerd themselves means that we’re guaranteed another incredible experience in audio. From standout performances by narrators Emma Galvin and Max Meyers to some special appearances from the author, this one is an audio lover’s dream. — Michael C., Audible Editor

Critic reviews

Fresh, funny, exhilarating and outrageously sexy, Casey McQuiston is unparalleled in writing queer rom coms with heart, warmth and wit. (Laura Kay, bestselling author of The Split)
McQuiston’s horniest romcom yet! Greedy bisexuals rejoice – even the most hedonistic readers will be full from The Pairing's abundance of fine wine, food, and sexual promiscuity. (Lily Lindon, bestselling author of Double Booked)
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really enjoyed the story of this book but I struggled with this audio recording. I enjoyed the narration if this character but I could let get on with the kit narrator at all. it was a real shame as I was invested in the story and then really started to not enjoy it after POV change. maybe just me. the story however is excellent, I think this will be a book read for me in the future rather than an audiobook listen.

a rich, decadent story

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I absoloutly afore the way Casey McQuiston writes books, and this is no exception. With every detail of flavor, smell, sight, and sound, I felt like I was on this trip. And I love Theo and Kit! Absoloutly amazing book. But I didn't expect anything else

the perfect, slutty summer romance

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A perfect summer read and a delightful story… Utterly charming. Split narration really enhances the experience.

Utterly charming

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I loved this so much!!! I've been so excited to listen to it since I adore all of caseys' other books! it was just as lovely and warm and engaging as I imagined :D

amazing

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Theo and Kit had such amazing chemistry. It didn’t feel like I knew much about Kit until it was his POV and at times I found Theo annoying but I enjoyed the story and the characters by the end greatly.

Beautiful chemistry

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McQuiston’s writing is absolutely as stunning as ever, you can truly tell so much work has gone into this (except maybe not with the French, Kit’s French was so ‘perfect’ it wasn’t entirely natural but that’s not the end of the world).

Beautiful, beautiful story, maybe a little cliché at times but there’s nothing wrong with that, especially w queer media, it’s nice to see yourself represented in such a fun way.

Incredible reading from both readers but particularly Max Meyers, who put absolutely everything into their performance and enhanced the experience so much (though I had to listen to this on volume one because the smut is INTENSE).

9.5/10 listen will absolutely be recommending.

Just incredible

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So romantic, depth of characters was so interesting and enjoyable to follow.

Spicy scenes were romantic and erotic and well written.

Swoon - romance food and love

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