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The Trouble with Love and Exposure
Margo Thatcher is supposed to be at work, not Feather Festival. So, she does what any red-blooded American birder would do—plays hooky. Unfortunately, her excuse doesn’t hold when a photographer from the magazine, Exposure, snaps her picture, landing her on the cover.
As a nature photographer, Trevor Hansen knew getting attacked by wildlife was a possibility. However, his greatest threat currently stems from a birder who is ready to bludgeon him with her binoculars. She might have a motive, considering his photograph did get her in trouble.
As a peace offering, Trevor offers her a job as his birding guide. Margo reluctantly accepts, and their journey travels over the wilds of a remote island and under crystal chandeliers at a lavish gala. As their animosity towards each other turns to shared secrets and overheard conspiracies, one thing becomes abundantly clear: Nothing ruins quite as thoroughly as love and exposure.
As a nature photographer, Trevor Hansen knew getting attacked by wildlife was a possibility. However, his greatest threat currently stems from a birder who is ready to bludgeon him with her binoculars. She might have a motive, considering his photograph did get her in trouble.
As a peace offering, Trevor offers her a job as his birding guide. Margo reluctantly accepts, and their journey travels over the wilds of a remote island and under crystal chandeliers at a lavish gala. As their animosity towards each other turns to shared secrets and overheard conspiracies, one thing becomes abundantly clear: Nothing ruins quite as thoroughly as love and exposure.
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Published May 12, 2026
About the author
Harriet Ashford
5 books119 followersHarriet Ashford has been addicted to writing since the fourth grade and has become increasingly serious about it. Her other passion is reading romance and catching that second-hand falling-in-love feeling.
She lives in Houston with her husband, two boys, and a rambunctious blue
heeler. When she’s not reading, writing, or herding the boys, you can find
her embroidering semi-inappropriate messages onto her latest cross-stitch project.
She lives in Houston with her husband, two boys, and a rambunctious blue
heeler. When she’s not reading, writing, or herding the boys, you can find
her embroidering semi-inappropriate messages onto her latest cross-stitch project.
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May 27, 2026
I know. It's super tacky for an author to review her own book, but listen. I'm not here to comment on the plot or the writing. I am here to talk about that performance. And what a performance it was.
Marie Mitchell is (and always will be) the queen of romcom. She has that voice that is somehow both calming and will also knock you on your a** when you least expect it because she can really hit hard with those emotional beats. Like, I don't think it's fair that she should make me unexpectedly cry, especially at scenes that I had sort of swept under the rug. She truly brought Margo to life and did such a great job portraying this hardened black cat who happens to be a softie for conservation and blond men who wear backward caps and carry their dachshund in their backpacks like a baby on a hiking trip.
Then we get to Gabriel Michael. Yes. That one. The one who plays Xaden Riorson in the Empyrean series, Stark Therion in Dire Bound, Lucien in ACOTAR, and Samkiel in Book of Azrael. How did I convince him to narrate my adorable romcom and play a golden retriever of a character? Well, a virgin was sacrificed under a blood moon. Anything for my readers. No, but in all seriousness, he did such a great job as Trevor. He was playful and sweet when he needed to be, he was growly the few times it was required and then we got to the intense scenes and holy sh*t if I didn't have my hand slapped over my mouth for an entire scene like I wasn't the one who put that character in that situation because when Trevor is hurting in this book, Gabriel makes you believe it, and you almost feel it with him. That and how the villains were portrayed. WOW. Gave me all the goosebumps.
Not to mention their scenes together. The back-and-forth of the banter and the arguments is so zingy. And don't even get me started on the romantic parts. They make it so intimate that it almost feels like you are interrupting something by listening in.
Also, shout out to our engineer/publisher Jonny Tompkins! Engineers don't get enough love, but he had to stitch this together, keep us all organized, and then work his magic to make it sound like the narrators were in the same room. What he does is black magic, and you'll never convince me otherwise.
So please, if you enjoy romcoms with a little bit of spice, a lot of banter, some suspense, and audiobooks that are straight up cinematic (this is duet, btw), then check out this title.
Marie Mitchell is (and always will be) the queen of romcom. She has that voice that is somehow both calming and will also knock you on your a** when you least expect it because she can really hit hard with those emotional beats. Like, I don't think it's fair that she should make me unexpectedly cry, especially at scenes that I had sort of swept under the rug. She truly brought Margo to life and did such a great job portraying this hardened black cat who happens to be a softie for conservation and blond men who wear backward caps and carry their dachshund in their backpacks like a baby on a hiking trip.
Then we get to Gabriel Michael. Yes. That one. The one who plays Xaden Riorson in the Empyrean series, Stark Therion in Dire Bound, Lucien in ACOTAR, and Samkiel in Book of Azrael. How did I convince him to narrate my adorable romcom and play a golden retriever of a character? Well, a virgin was sacrificed under a blood moon. Anything for my readers. No, but in all seriousness, he did such a great job as Trevor. He was playful and sweet when he needed to be, he was growly the few times it was required and then we got to the intense scenes and holy sh*t if I didn't have my hand slapped over my mouth for an entire scene like I wasn't the one who put that character in that situation because when Trevor is hurting in this book, Gabriel makes you believe it, and you almost feel it with him. That and how the villains were portrayed. WOW. Gave me all the goosebumps.
Not to mention their scenes together. The back-and-forth of the banter and the arguments is so zingy. And don't even get me started on the romantic parts. They make it so intimate that it almost feels like you are interrupting something by listening in.
Also, shout out to our engineer/publisher Jonny Tompkins! Engineers don't get enough love, but he had to stitch this together, keep us all organized, and then work his magic to make it sound like the narrators were in the same room. What he does is black magic, and you'll never convince me otherwise.
So please, if you enjoy romcoms with a little bit of spice, a lot of banter, some suspense, and audiobooks that are straight up cinematic (this is duet, btw), then check out this title.
June 3, 2026
The audiobook is absolutely wonderful! Having Gabrial Michael and Marie Mitchell bring Margo and Trevor to life was chef's kiss!!!! I had the opportunity to be an ARC Reader for the book so to get to come back and listen to how the narrators put in the emotions for each character was great. Definitely worth the listen/ read
June 6, 2026
First and foremost: Thank you to Harriet Ashford for the ALC! I had the most fun revisiting this story through the talented voices of Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell.
This audiobook felt less like listening to a book and more like sitting around a fire or cup of coffee, hearing two friends recount the story of their meet cute and all the adventures that followed. The narrators did a phenomenal job making the reader feel like part of the story. It made an already amazing story feel even better!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This audiobook felt less like listening to a book and more like sitting around a fire or cup of coffee, hearing two friends recount the story of their meet cute and all the adventures that followed. The narrators did a phenomenal job making the reader feel like part of the story. It made an already amazing story feel even better!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 1, 2026
I listened to the audio while I read along, Gabriel and Marie absolutely rocked it!! Gabriel is my all time favorite male narrator for audiobooks/graphic audios and Marie is among my favorite female narrators! Their voices compliment each other so well, I loved them in The Trouble With Love and Coaches and love them just as much, if not more in The Trouble With Love and Exposure. The story with Trevor and Margo was so much fun - loved the suspense element in this book - and had so much fun adventuring with them. Cannot recommend this book, the others in the series, or Harriet Ashford highly enough. Can’t wait to see what comes next in her career - I just know it’s gonna be amazing!
June 29, 2026
I have loved every book Harriet has written, but this one…. This one is officially my favorite.
Maybe it was Trevor, the ultimate golden retriever MMC (I’m a sucker every single time). Or it could have been the incredible duet narration that made these characters feel so real. Or maybe it was the unexpected suspense that completely caught me off guard. Whatever the reason…”The Trouble with Love and Exposure” absolutely worked for me.
Trevor is a wildlife photographer whose passion for nature and capturing the perfect shot is so beautiful and inspiring. When he accidentally captures a breathtaking photograph of someone who definitely wasn’t supposed to be there, he finds himself drawn to more than just the bird in the photo. Enter Margo, a passionate birdwatcher whose main concern is finding work now that she was fired over a particular picture…..As the two are forced to work together, what starts as an unlikely partnership slowly grows into something much deeper…while both uncovering things neither of them expected.
Things I loved:
-The perfect blend of photography, nature, and romance.
-Golden retriever MMC x black cat FMC probably my favorite type of romance
-Margo’s love of birds made her such a unique and memorable you could feel her love for them from
The page.
-Watching two people who both feel misunderstood slowly learn they’re worthy of love was incredibly heartwarming.
-The suspenseful side plot added just enough mystery and included a twist I genuinely didn’t see coming.
-The banter was adorable, and Trevor had me smiling from beginning to end.
-the side-story about Margo’s brother was heartbreaking and I need more!!!
-And can we talk about the audiobook….The duet narrators absolutely nailed it. They brought so much personality, emotion, and chemistry to these characters that I found myself looking for excuses to keep listening.
I am really secretly hoping she writes another story about Margo’s brother…..
Maybe it was Trevor, the ultimate golden retriever MMC (I’m a sucker every single time). Or it could have been the incredible duet narration that made these characters feel so real. Or maybe it was the unexpected suspense that completely caught me off guard. Whatever the reason…”The Trouble with Love and Exposure” absolutely worked for me.
Trevor is a wildlife photographer whose passion for nature and capturing the perfect shot is so beautiful and inspiring. When he accidentally captures a breathtaking photograph of someone who definitely wasn’t supposed to be there, he finds himself drawn to more than just the bird in the photo. Enter Margo, a passionate birdwatcher whose main concern is finding work now that she was fired over a particular picture…..As the two are forced to work together, what starts as an unlikely partnership slowly grows into something much deeper…while both uncovering things neither of them expected.
Things I loved:
-The perfect blend of photography, nature, and romance.
-Golden retriever MMC x black cat FMC probably my favorite type of romance
-Margo’s love of birds made her such a unique and memorable you could feel her love for them from
The page.
-Watching two people who both feel misunderstood slowly learn they’re worthy of love was incredibly heartwarming.
-The suspenseful side plot added just enough mystery and included a twist I genuinely didn’t see coming.
-The banter was adorable, and Trevor had me smiling from beginning to end.
-the side-story about Margo’s brother was heartbreaking and I need more!!!
-And can we talk about the audiobook….The duet narrators absolutely nailed it. They brought so much personality, emotion, and chemistry to these characters that I found myself looking for excuses to keep listening.
I am really secretly hoping she writes another story about Margo’s brother…..
June 14, 2026
This is what you get when you cross a textbook black cat FMC with the greenest flag, goldenest retriever MMC! 👇
✦Series: Trouble, 3
This MF interconnected standalone is a delightful addition to the series.
🎙️Duet narration by Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell was flawless once again! Gabriel joined the Trouble universe in book 2 and Marie has lent her voice since the beginning.
I’m not fluffing you when I say these two have wicked chemistry and the way they perform is quite literally a performance. Chuckles and huffs, believable emotions; everything is as it should be and sound. Immersive audio FTW!
» There’s a compelling suspense element in the plot that kept me hooked. Trevor and Margo overhear something they shouldn’t which puts them in danger. The development of that arc was exciting.
» Harriet’s writing is super enjoyable. The dialogue is natural and funny, characters are well developed, settings come to life with vivid descriptions, and the pacing is just right.
♡ If you’re in the mood for something that’s emotional but still light-hearted, with a premise that educates just as well as it entertains (birds! nature!), this one’s for you. HEA guaranteed!
🐦 Romantic suspense
🩵 Golden retriever/black cat
🐦 Forced proximity
🩵 Granny bestie
🐦 Trauma bonding
🩵 Hurt/ comfort
🐦 You are enough
🩵 One bed
🐦 Slow burn
🩵 Sizzling chemistry
🐦 Open door
🩵 Birding
🐦 Adventures
🩵 He falls first
🐦 Overheard conspiracies
✨ Thank you to Harriet for the ALC to review!
→ Connect with me on Instagram!
✦Series: Trouble, 3
This MF interconnected standalone is a delightful addition to the series.
🎙️Duet narration by Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell was flawless once again! Gabriel joined the Trouble universe in book 2 and Marie has lent her voice since the beginning.
I’m not fluffing you when I say these two have wicked chemistry and the way they perform is quite literally a performance. Chuckles and huffs, believable emotions; everything is as it should be and sound. Immersive audio FTW!
❝❞
“If I’m a golden retriever, what does that make you?”
Instead of inching closer, I turned on my side, a hand under my head as I spoke to him. “Oh, I’m a textbook black cat.”
He chuckled. “Maybe I am a cat person, then.”
❝❞
» There’s a compelling suspense element in the plot that kept me hooked. Trevor and Margo overhear something they shouldn’t which puts them in danger. The development of that arc was exciting.
» Harriet’s writing is super enjoyable. The dialogue is natural and funny, characters are well developed, settings come to life with vivid descriptions, and the pacing is just right.
♡ If you’re in the mood for something that’s emotional but still light-hearted, with a premise that educates just as well as it entertains (birds! nature!), this one’s for you. HEA guaranteed!
🐦 Romantic suspense
🩵 Golden retriever/black cat
🐦 Forced proximity
🩵 Granny bestie
🐦 Trauma bonding
🩵 Hurt/ comfort
🐦 You are enough
🩵 One bed
🐦 Slow burn
🩵 Sizzling chemistry
🐦 Open door
🩵 Birding
🐦 Adventures
🩵 He falls first
🐦 Overheard conspiracies
✨ Thank you to Harriet for the ALC to review!
→ Connect with me on Instagram!
May 29, 2026
Love this book, and loved the audiobook just as much if not more. Marie and Gabriel are AMAZING narrators and capture the characters so well.
I LOVE Harriet, and I’m so honored to have been a beta reader for her once again. This is her third novel - spoiler alert, they’re all amazing. While you *can* read each as a standalone, this one included, you should absolutely read them all (and you get glimpses into past characters in this book).
Trevor (a nature photographer) and Margo (a bird expert) were so lovely together. The banter and snark were top notch, the care and compassion shown to each other was beautiful, and seeing them work together both on their work trips and with Trevor’s work conspiracy was heartstopping. (Side note: I am seated for Harriet’s foray into suspense!)
We love a hero who loves dogs (and volunteers his time to get them adopted). SWOON. I am so happy Johnson made his appearance again (IYKYK). We also love Prickly Margo, and those who love her (especially Bea). The vulnerability Margo showed lead to deeper love and growth, and I was totally here for it. There was great vulnerability on BOTH sides, and I couldn’t love Trevor and Margo more if I tried.
🐦 Romantic suspense and overheard conspiracies
📷 Golden retriever v black cat
🐦 Forced proximity
📷 Hurt/comfort
🐦 One bed
📷 Slow burn
🐦 Chemistry/banter (Harriet does banter best!)
📷 Birding and adventures
🐦 He falls first
Obviously ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Harriet for sharing your work! It was an honor to beta read, and somehow even better reading the final version!
I LOVE Harriet, and I’m so honored to have been a beta reader for her once again. This is her third novel - spoiler alert, they’re all amazing. While you *can* read each as a standalone, this one included, you should absolutely read them all (and you get glimpses into past characters in this book).
Trevor (a nature photographer) and Margo (a bird expert) were so lovely together. The banter and snark were top notch, the care and compassion shown to each other was beautiful, and seeing them work together both on their work trips and with Trevor’s work conspiracy was heartstopping. (Side note: I am seated for Harriet’s foray into suspense!)
We love a hero who loves dogs (and volunteers his time to get them adopted). SWOON. I am so happy Johnson made his appearance again (IYKYK). We also love Prickly Margo, and those who love her (especially Bea). The vulnerability Margo showed lead to deeper love and growth, and I was totally here for it. There was great vulnerability on BOTH sides, and I couldn’t love Trevor and Margo more if I tried.
🐦 Romantic suspense and overheard conspiracies
📷 Golden retriever v black cat
🐦 Forced proximity
📷 Hurt/comfort
🐦 One bed
📷 Slow burn
🐦 Chemistry/banter (Harriet does banter best!)
📷 Birding and adventures
🐦 He falls first
Obviously ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Harriet for sharing your work! It was an honor to beta read, and somehow even better reading the final version!
June 20, 2026
Thank you to Harriet for the ALC of this book!
I absolutely adored it! This story just gave me the best warm hug ever. The two MCs were polar opposites but also fit so well together and I just loved it. Margo was the blackest of cats and I loved her and wanted to give her the biggest hug! Even if she wouldn’t want it.
Now for Trevor, oh you green flag of a man. I loved him, he was perfect and had the best energy and really gave Margo the confidence to overcome her fears and worries of falling in love. This man wore SLG too, like he was absolutely top tier and I Ioved him.
This story really kept me locked in with all the fun banter and then the twist of sketchy work ethic from Trevor’s bosses. I was not that ending at all. This also just felt like a really relatable story and I loved it. Overall if you love black cat/golden retriever, some forced proximity, dash of suspense, one bed, and you are enough then I highly recommend those one!
Gabriel and Marie did such a fantastic job voicing these two characters and I am so glad I got to enjoy it this way as well as eyeball read it too.
I absolutely adored it! This story just gave me the best warm hug ever. The two MCs were polar opposites but also fit so well together and I just loved it. Margo was the blackest of cats and I loved her and wanted to give her the biggest hug! Even if she wouldn’t want it.
Now for Trevor, oh you green flag of a man. I loved him, he was perfect and had the best energy and really gave Margo the confidence to overcome her fears and worries of falling in love. This man wore SLG too, like he was absolutely top tier and I Ioved him.
This story really kept me locked in with all the fun banter and then the twist of sketchy work ethic from Trevor’s bosses. I was not that ending at all. This also just felt like a really relatable story and I loved it. Overall if you love black cat/golden retriever, some forced proximity, dash of suspense, one bed, and you are enough then I highly recommend those one!
Gabriel and Marie did such a fantastic job voicing these two characters and I am so glad I got to enjoy it this way as well as eyeball read it too.
July 1, 2026
Before I start, I just wanted to say thank you to Harriet for accepting me on her ALC list! I absolutely LOVE your trouble series!
Okay, review time. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook. Out of all the books (each of them are amazing) this one has to be my favourite by far. So being able to sit back and relax while listening to the cast bring the book to life? Amazing. Also the cast? Hands down amazing. Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell are absolutely brilliant together. I was so happy to hear that Harriet was able to bring them back for this book!
If you are searching for a fun contemporary romance read, I HIGHLY recommend these books. The way I’m curled up in bed laughing out loud at some of the antics between the characters. I don’t want to give any spoilers but Harriet did a lovely job creating her characters. Reading and/or listening to them gives you such a warm cozy feeling on the inside. It’s not often that characters make you feel like you are part of their family and Harriet did just that!
Okay, review time. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook. Out of all the books (each of them are amazing) this one has to be my favourite by far. So being able to sit back and relax while listening to the cast bring the book to life? Amazing. Also the cast? Hands down amazing. Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell are absolutely brilliant together. I was so happy to hear that Harriet was able to bring them back for this book!
If you are searching for a fun contemporary romance read, I HIGHLY recommend these books. The way I’m curled up in bed laughing out loud at some of the antics between the characters. I don’t want to give any spoilers but Harriet did a lovely job creating her characters. Reading and/or listening to them gives you such a warm cozy feeling on the inside. It’s not often that characters make you feel like you are part of their family and Harriet did just that!
June 10, 2026
Margot is a birder, and passionate about protecting them.
Trevor is a photographer, and passionate about photographing... Margot's ocean eyes. Which accidentally gets her fired.
This book made me so emotional. In every way. I love a good romance, but I enjoy it even more when there's outside conflict/drama. It had perfect banter, with the right amount of angst & spice. I love how I laughed & felt stressed in the same book. Hands down, her best one yet! Trevor & Margot were so fun to get to know. Harriet (the author) gave much depth to her characters which made them feel so real. I did not expect the story she gave us; I ate it up! I cannot wait for the next story. I just know it's gonna be good. ♡
Oh, and now I'm into birds?
Book: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Female Narrator: 7/10
Male Narrator: 10/10
P.S. Her other two books* are also amazing! Definitely worth reading as well!
*The Trouble With Love & Ink, The Trouble With Love & Coaches
Trevor is a photographer, and passionate about photographing... Margot's ocean eyes. Which accidentally gets her fired.
This book made me so emotional. In every way. I love a good romance, but I enjoy it even more when there's outside conflict/drama. It had perfect banter, with the right amount of angst & spice. I love how I laughed & felt stressed in the same book. Hands down, her best one yet! Trevor & Margot were so fun to get to know. Harriet (the author) gave much depth to her characters which made them feel so real. I did not expect the story she gave us; I ate it up! I cannot wait for the next story. I just know it's gonna be good. ♡
Oh, and now I'm into birds?
Book: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Female Narrator: 7/10
Male Narrator: 10/10
P.S. Her other two books* are also amazing! Definitely worth reading as well!
*The Trouble With Love & Ink, The Trouble With Love & Coaches
June 16, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
I was so thrilled to have an ALC (THANK YOU). Harriet Ashford has become one of my favorite romcom authors.
I've read her previous books and had no idea what I was missing with the audios. I was not listening to a narrator. I was absolutely listening to Trevor. I was mesmerized by him. The audio production was really great.
There was so much that I loved about this book. As a birder, I can confirm that her description of birders and their behaviors are spot on. Those scenes for absolutely hilarious. The chemistry, banter, and intimacy between the characters felt so authentic. This was some of the best writing by Ashford yet. I fell in love with both Trevor and Margo. It was also fun having updates with previous characters.
This would've been a five star read for me, except I felt that the mystery aspect of the book was a bit predictable.
Anyone looking for a charming and heartwarming read, must immediately add The Trouble with Love and Exposure to their list!!!
I was so thrilled to have an ALC (THANK YOU). Harriet Ashford has become one of my favorite romcom authors.
I've read her previous books and had no idea what I was missing with the audios. I was not listening to a narrator. I was absolutely listening to Trevor. I was mesmerized by him. The audio production was really great.
There was so much that I loved about this book. As a birder, I can confirm that her description of birders and their behaviors are spot on. Those scenes for absolutely hilarious. The chemistry, banter, and intimacy between the characters felt so authentic. This was some of the best writing by Ashford yet. I fell in love with both Trevor and Margo. It was also fun having updates with previous characters.
This would've been a five star read for me, except I felt that the mystery aspect of the book was a bit predictable.
Anyone looking for a charming and heartwarming read, must immediately add The Trouble with Love and Exposure to their list!!!
June 10, 2026
4.25
The Trouble with Love and Other Exposure was so cute until it wasn’t. This love story wrapped up in a thriller completely had me hypnotized. I had never read anything like this before. I love that our FMC was in STEM and a bird watcher. I thought the MMC was such a great green flag. I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to give anything away, but the story felt like a roller coaster. You know one that you think is just like a kitty ride, and then all of a sudden you’re going 60 mph straight down into a loopy loop.
I was lucky enough to be gifted the audiobook by Harriet. The duet narration was fantastic! Both narrators brought the story to life with their emotional performances. They really drew me into the story. I highly recommend this audiobook.
The Trouble with Love and Other Exposure was so cute until it wasn’t. This love story wrapped up in a thriller completely had me hypnotized. I had never read anything like this before. I love that our FMC was in STEM and a bird watcher. I thought the MMC was such a great green flag. I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to give anything away, but the story felt like a roller coaster. You know one that you think is just like a kitty ride, and then all of a sudden you’re going 60 mph straight down into a loopy loop.
I was lucky enough to be gifted the audiobook by Harriet. The duet narration was fantastic! Both narrators brought the story to life with their emotional performances. They really drew me into the story. I highly recommend this audiobook.
June 11, 2026
Thank you to Harriett Ashford for the ALC!
I had such a good time with this audio. Marie Mitchell and Gabriel Michael were the perfect narrators for this cute RomCom! In full transparency, I listed to this audio at 1.8 (and usually listen between 1.8 and 2.0) and it worked for me. There were a couple of longer transitions even with the sped up audio, but not enough to take away from the overall production quality.
As an elder millennial in my 40s, I really enjoyed the birding aspect of this book. Not sure what that says about my stage of life, but I ate it up. This story kept me entertained and made me giggle at times. If you are a RomCom fan, then you should definitely add this one to the list!
I had such a good time with this audio. Marie Mitchell and Gabriel Michael were the perfect narrators for this cute RomCom! In full transparency, I listed to this audio at 1.8 (and usually listen between 1.8 and 2.0) and it worked for me. There were a couple of longer transitions even with the sped up audio, but not enough to take away from the overall production quality.
As an elder millennial in my 40s, I really enjoyed the birding aspect of this book. Not sure what that says about my stage of life, but I ate it up. This story kept me entertained and made me giggle at times. If you are a RomCom fan, then you should definitely add this one to the list!
June 13, 2026
Finishes audiobook and picks ip purse and keys to purchase some binoculars because the desire for birdwatching is strong…This story! Lighthearted. Sweet. Unique. Witty. Humorous. There was a great character dynamic and a fast-paced plot, with a surprising cool touch of suspense. I adored this one-sided enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, budding romance between Margo, a biologist, and Trevor, a nature photographer…their banter, their chemistry, their quirkiness, the situations they found themselves in, it all was so much fun. And the duet narration by Marie Mitchell and Gabriel Michael?! So good! I loved the added energy from her and the broodiness from him-what a great dynamic! 4.25 stars
Thanks to the author for the gifted audiobook.
Thanks to the author for the gifted audiobook.
June 21, 2026
This audiobook is so good.
I read this book for the first time as an ARC when it was released a couple months ago and now it's available as an audiobook so I reread it!!
The narrators are fantastic. I think I enjoyed it even more the second time with the narration. Thank you Harriet for the ALC.
What's the book about?
A nature photographer and a birdwatching guide walk into a forest. One gets photographed and fired from her job and the other wears glasses and a small dog like a baby in a carrier on his chest.
Pick this up if you like:
Romantic suspense
Birdwatching
Black cat x golden retriever
BANTER
Girls with sharp teeth
Obviously, I'm partial to the audiobook, which is available now.
I read this book for the first time as an ARC when it was released a couple months ago and now it's available as an audiobook so I reread it!!
The narrators are fantastic. I think I enjoyed it even more the second time with the narration. Thank you Harriet for the ALC.
What's the book about?
A nature photographer and a birdwatching guide walk into a forest. One gets photographed and fired from her job and the other wears glasses and a small dog like a baby in a carrier on his chest.
Pick this up if you like:
Romantic suspense
Birdwatching
Black cat x golden retriever
BANTER
Girls with sharp teeth
Obviously, I'm partial to the audiobook, which is available now.
June 1, 2026
I had the honor of being selected for the ALC Squad for The Trouble with Love and Exposure, and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve loved the entire Trouble Series, both in print and audiobook format, and I was thrilled to see that Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell returned to narrate Harriet’s latest book.
Marie Mitchell and Gabriel Michael are fantastic together and truly bring the story to life. Their performances add so much personality, emotion, and charm to an already wonderful romance story.
If you enjoy contemporary romance that will make you smile, laugh, and leave you feeling good, this audiobook is for you. It’s a must-listen! 🎧❤️
Marie Mitchell and Gabriel Michael are fantastic together and truly bring the story to life. Their performances add so much personality, emotion, and charm to an already wonderful romance story.
If you enjoy contemporary romance that will make you smile, laugh, and leave you feeling good, this audiobook is for you. It’s a must-listen! 🎧❤️
June 1, 2026
To say I was beyond excited to part of the ALC Squad for the trouble with love and exposure is an understatement!! This audiobook had me laughing out long not even a minutes in. I love to immersive read( audiobook and ebook/book). The banter in this book is top tier(Amazing job Harriet)! Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell performances really pull you into the story. The suspense towards the end had my heart jumping and was such a good twist! Definitely a book would recommend to my friends!
June 2, 2026
Love love love this book! 💕💕But the audiobook! Omg! Made me love it even more! Gabriel and Marie are such pros! They really brought my favorite golden retriever and black combo to life! Could never not recommend this audiobook!
July 8, 2026
This was absolute perfection. I very much loved the love story, the backstory of the FMC-whom I unfortunately relate to more than I’d like. The story was entertaining, interesting, funny and I was so shocked at how it came to a close. Absolutely loved this and this series is so good!
July 12, 2026
This audiobook was SO fun. The characters truly came alive and it was so entertaining. Harriet Ashford is a must read for me and I’ve read all her books, but this is my first audiobook version. It definitely is a 5 star. Wow, amazing read and amazing voices especially Trevor’s voice- so dreamy!!! 😍
May 31, 2026
Loved this book when I read it and I really excited to listen to it in audio form. I was not disappointed! Gabriel and Marie did an amazing job bring these characters to life.
June 15, 2026
I love this series. It is so funny but real. The story of these two and how they met just makes me laugh.
June 18, 2026
The audiobook is phenomenal! Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell do such a wonderful job bringing Margo and Trevor to life!
June 25, 2026
The narrator's are wonderful!
June 28, 2026
Gabriel and Marie do it again! They are an incredible duo! They truly bring Harriet’s characters to life! Marie has a beautiful voice that relaxes you. Xaddy Gabriel speaking in Spanish makes me swoon every time!!! Do yourself a favor and LISTEN!
June 17, 2026
Wonderful ALC 😍
Audiobook narrated in duet by Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell.
I loved everything about this one, the way they met, the way Trevor fell before he even knew her name.
It was also my first time with Harriet Ashford book and she did not disappoint. The way she wrote the build up between Margo and Trevor was so good 😍👏🏼
And that ending? Had me on the edge of my seat 🤯
Audiobook narrated in duet by Gabriel Michael and Marie Mitchell.
I loved everything about this one, the way they met, the way Trevor fell before he even knew her name.
It was also my first time with Harriet Ashford book and she did not disappoint. The way she wrote the build up between Margo and Trevor was so good 😍👏🏼
And that ending? Had me on the edge of my seat 🤯
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