KNOW YOUR NEWLYWED
Scripted Audiobook | Co-Writer/ Co-creator | 2024
Released on December 10th, 2024
Simon & Schuster
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When two super-fans of a beloved dating gameshow hear that it’s being rebooted, they decide to team up and fake a marriage to compete in the hilarious and swoon-worthy Know Your Newlywed, a full-cast rom-com written by Heather Taylor and Hillary Nussbaum, and executive produced by New York Times bestselling author Elena Armas.
STARRING TYLER POSEY & MARY MOUSER.
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Cleo is a researcher with big dreams of a PhD in anthrozoology, and a guilty pleasure obsession with Know Your Newlywed, a decades-old gameshow where married couples compete by answering obscure questions about each other. She’s more invested in her career than in finding a relationship of her own, though—that is, until she comes across Javi’s dating app profile, which says he’s “looking for someone to win Know Your Newlywed with.”
Sparks fly, and when Cleo and Javi catch wind of a reboot of their beloved show, they apply on a whim, pretending to be newlyweds themselves. Before they know it, they’re cast as contestants, playing the part of a smitten married couple better than they could’ve imagined. Their very real chemistry is impossible to ignore, and as the competition heats up, they quickly become America’s sweethearts. But how far can Cleo and Javi take their secret? And as they inch closer and closer to a life-changing cash prize, will the mounting pressure and their individual ambitions get in the way of their blossoming romance? Or is their connection strong enough to last once the cameras stop rolling?
BLURBS FROM AUTHORS WE LOVE!
“A sweet treat of a rom-com! Know Your Newlywed is a totally immersive story of friends, family, and finding your soulmate in an unexpected way. Perfect for fans of reality competitions and anyone who loves a grand gesture and happily ever after.” – Holly James, author of Name Your Price
“Playful, flirty, witty, swoony! Know Your Newlywed is an absolute riot of a listen. It is the perfect escapist romance treat.” – Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Paradise Problem
"Know Your Newlywed was a fun, fresh, and utterly heartwarming listening delight! Lively and entertaining, the unique full-cast format brought this feel-good, fake marriage romcom to life. I felt like I was right there with the rest of the world watching Cleo and Javi fall in love on the game show set. I can't recommend it enough!"- Sara Desai, author of 'Til Heist Do Us Part
PRESS/ REVIEWS:
AUDIBLE Best of 2024 Romance Audiobooks - “Mary Mouser as Cleo and Tyler Posey as Javi are perfectly cast (this whole cast is perfect), and the immersive sound effects make you feel like you’re right there watching Cleo and Javi fall in love. I know it won’t be long until I give Know Your Newlywed another listen, just so I can experience this gem all over again.”
AUDIBLE Editor’s Select - December 2024 - “From the moment I saw the cast of Know Your Newlywed by Heather Taylor and Hillary Nussbaum, produced by New York Times bestselling author Elena Armas, I knew it was going to be a great experience—and I was NOT wrong!”
BOOKLIST Starred Review - “Listeners will find this audio original to be one of the most innovative and entertaining audiobooks of the year.”
PODCAST: Save the Last Pod - 10 Things I Hate About You and Fake Dating!
REVIEW: AudioFile Magazine - “Mouser's upbeat, vibrant tone showcases Cleo's passion for the game while Posey's warm timbre adds a touch of vulnerability and humility to Javi's demeanor. A full ensemble along with several audio enhancements will make the listeners feel a part of Cleo and Javi's reality-TV romance.”
REVIEW: Blue Mood Cafe - “Loved the story, am gaga over the narration & audio production, and just wanted to be Cleo and Javi’s friend. It’s a short story with a romance that completely swept me away.”
REVIEW: Book Bruin - “This was a cute and quick listen. The setup was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the full cast narration and sound effects…The romance is sweet (and fade to black) and I really liked their friend groups and families. Overall, an entertaining listen!”
REVIEW: A Bookworm’s World - “An excellent presentation of an excellent and fun rom-com! An easy 5 stars.”
REVIEW: That Happy Reader - “Know Your Newlywed combines a sweet love story, gameshow excitement, and a stellar audiobook production to create something truly special.”
REVIEW: The Honey Pop - “With a refreshing format and an immersive plot, Know Your Newlywed treats us to a delightful new rom-com and raises our standards for audiobook experiences!”
REVIEW: Cobra Kai Kompanion - “The writing is so well done that it earns its ending. It’s not one I saw coming and is the reason I now want a feature film!.”
REVIEW: Novel Gossip (via Goodreads - 4 stars) - “It was a true feel-good listen with humor, a cute plot, and fun characters. A great little escape for me!”
REVIEW: Jeeves Reads Romance (4 stars) - “I loved the first half in particular, with Cleo and Javi feeling the sparks and connecting in such a quick, effortless way. I was smiling for sure….It was an absolute pleasure to listen to and reminded me of my favorite Cara Bastone audiobooks. All in all, it’s certainly worth a listen.”
REVIEW: She Said Yes to Books (4 stars) - “This was one amazing audio production. And the story was truly adorable and so much fun to listen to.”
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