*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity.*

Gigi is absolutely, completely, head-over-heels in love with a man she has never met. Just Zane's voice alone has her convinced he is the person she wants to spend her life with. The only problem, besides only knowing was a google search and audiobook narrator profile can tell her about him, Zane lives in London, England. Decidedly not close to her romance bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Then, in an unexpectedly kind gesture, Gigi's beloved book club surprises her with a 30th birthday gift of a trip to meet her one and only... sort of. Is this the most perfect opportunity for a meet-cute Gigi could have dreamed of? Absolutely. And she is going to do everything in her power to get her happily ever after.

The main romance was... meh. I'm all for witty banter, light flirting and tension, and avoiding 'insta-love'-- however, it felt as though Gigi and her love interest were play(?) arguing so much there wasn't much else to the basis of their relationship. I would have loved for more moments that proved they were a good fit for each other (like an in depth discussion on their mutual love of books or, really, just anything that provided more depth to him besides just the basics of 'he's hot and funny'.) , not just that they like to take digs at each other.

In my opinion, however, the true stars of this romance book were the side characters. Each person's story was so unique, I often found myself rooting for them rather than Gigi and her love interest. They often felt more fully formed than the leading man himself. Additionally, Guertin did a WONDERFUL job of bringing the beauty and atmosphere of England to life. I could lose myself in her descriptions of the British countryside, and it made me desperate to return so I could take the exact tour Gigi was on.

Overall, GIGI, LISTENING is a fun, lighthearted read perfect to bring along on vacations of your own.