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  • By: Nick Spalding
  • Narrated by: Will Watt
  • Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (67 ratings)
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Third Wheel

By: Nick Spalding
Narrated by: Will Watt
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Summary

In this madcap tale from the bestselling author of Dumped, Actually, two’s company for Jake and his bestie Sy. But three? A disaster!

Jake Carlisle is living his best life, thanks to the crazily successful influencer channel he created with his best friend Sy. Reviewing whacky hobbies and adrenaline-fuelled adventures, Sy has pushed Jake into doing more exciting stuff than either ever thought possible. Then disaster strikes.

When newbie Helena joins the team, Sy quickly falls head over heels for her…All of a sudden, with romance blossoming and the business dynamic shifting, Jake is horrified to find himself becoming the dreaded third wheel.

Being the odd one out was not what he signed up for. And he’ll do anything to get his best friend back—even if that involves a little light sabotage, an unhealthy amount of jealousy…and one very unfortunate pair of tartan Speedos.

Will Jake be relegated to the background from now on? Or will he finally learn to stand on his own two feet and succeed at getting his life—along with his friendship—back on track?

©2022 Nick Spalding (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Of very special appeal and interest to fans of contemporary satirical fiction…impressively and effectively narrated by vocal actor Will Watt. Fun and funny.” Midwest Book Review

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decent bit of fluff reading

reads like its target audience should be for teenage boys and not for the likes of me. however it was a decent story easy reading fluff. with some accurate thoughts on jealousy and friendship. narrator was good 👍🏽 story was a bit long winded and blaa. found myself skipping forwards a few seconds to get to the point. simple plot easy reading. not one I'd re read

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Great

Loved listening to this book. Although I do love Nick Spalding's books. Narration was excellent. I enjoyed and would recommend

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A bit juvenile for me

found myself drifting off at big chunks of this, bored. Not what I've come to expect from this author narrator was great though.

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Nick Spalding never disappoints

from the beginning to the end, lved this story too.
my favourite author.
keep writing!
thank you

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Another great read from the wonderful Nick spalding

Listened the the whole book in one sitting … another great and novel storyline with good strong characters and lots of Laugh out loud moments. Brilliant

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Great story and narration

Thoroughly enjoyed the story - couldn’t wait to hear more! Also enjoyed the narration- really held attention

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A Lot Of Fun

I really wasn't up for this when I started listening to it but it soon grabbed me and made me listen. Very entertaining book. The protagonist gets into lots of scrapes and it's definitely good for a giggle.
It does all go a bit weird towards the end but then gets good again.
Recommended for a light hearted read.

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Laugh out loud funny

Got some strange looks whilst listening to this with earphones, as I cackled away. Another easy to listen to tale full of hilarious mishaps and one liners , narrated brilliantly. Definitely worth a listen!

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B!oody Brilliant 😍😂

This is totally hilarious. I just love Nick's sense of humour. I laughed so hard, so often, it was great. and when I say I laughed hard I mean entire body shaking, belly hurting, can't breath kind of laughter.
All 3 main characters are equally annoying and funny. The romance for on my nerve, but we get a hea, just not the type we normally get. LOVED IT!💖
Free on KU with audio book included.
Amazing narration that makes the story even funnier and better.

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Friendship and Humour

This was funny and interesting all the way through and a lovely ending. Would recommend for light reading

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