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Isn't He Romantic?
Love on the Vine (Related to this series)
- Author
- Adib Khorram
- Narrator
- Rodd Cyrus, A.J. Ren
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 22 September 2026
- Run Time
- 12 hours 33 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Arya’s always been a “one-and-done” man when it comes to romance—but with his friends all pairing up and the big 4-0 creeping ever closer, he’s starting to question his life choices. Especially when he discovers his latest hookup is the new committee chair for the charity ball Arya’s company is planning.
Ben’s plan to start over in Kansas City isn’t going so great. And having to spend lots of time with the one-night stand who ghosted him isn’t helping. Worse yet, when his ex-boyfriend shows up looking for a reunion, a panicked Ben claims he’s already moved on—with Arya.
Torn between staying professional and helping the man he can’t forget, Arya agrees to give Ben a hand, in exchange for Ben’s help landing a big client. But when the lines start to blur, they’ll have to decide if it’s time to change their tunes about love.
Critics Review
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"An all-around heartwarming good time."—New York Times on It Had to Be Him
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"A sexy and sweet Italian getaway in book form."—Marie Claire on It Had to Be Him
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"A swoony, sunny, sexy treat . . . Amidst the gorgeous scenery and delicious food, Adib Khorram spins a story of yearning, learning, and about how the sweetest fresh starts come from second chances."—Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone, bestselling co-authors of Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl, on It Had to Be Him
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"A perfect combination of funny, tender, and sexy moments . . . This book is so lovely I wish I could read it again for the first time!"—Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of When Javi Dumped Mari, on It Had to Be Him
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Details
- Author
- Adib Khorram
- Narrator
- Rodd Cyrus, A.J. Ren
- Duration
- 12 hours 33 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 September 2026
- ISBN
- 9781668660034
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Romance, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Romance, Romance
Synopsis
To deter his ex, a lovelorn cellist starts a fake relationship with his one-night stand in this steamy, swoony fake dating romance from USA Today bestselling author Adib Khorram. Arya’s always been a “one-and-done” man when it comes to romance—but with his friends all pairing up and the big 4-0 creeping ever closer, he’s starting to question his life choices. Especially when he discovers his latest hookup is the new committee chair for the charity ball Arya’s company is planning. Ben’s plan to start over in Kansas City isn’t going so great. And having to spend lots of time with the one-night stand who ghosted him isn’t helping. Worse yet, when his ex-boyfriend shows up looking for a reunion, a panicked Ben claims he’s already moved on—with Arya. Torn between staying professional and helping the man he can’t forget, Arya agrees to give Ben a hand, in exchange for Ben’s help landing a big client. But when the lines start to blur, they’ll have to decide if it’s time to change their tunes about love.  
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