Then There Was You by S. L. Scott @s.l.scott @mallonerin @tor_thom @hambright_pr #ThenThereWasYou

the setup…
Keats Matthew’s is a university student struggling to make ends meet. He’s working as a server at a ritzy mansion where the pay will be substantial. During a cigarette break, he runs into a charming young woman who returns to the house before he gets her name. Later he discovers she’s Sosie Stansbury, the owner’s daughter, celebrating her birthday. Feeling a bit duped, he wants to reject her apologies but Keats is already smitten and the two run off for a whirlwind 24 hours. But when she later disappears, he goes to her home and her father refuses to let him see her, forcing him away with serious threats. Fast forward six years to present day when Keats and Sosie have a surprise encounter that changes everything.

the heart of the story…
Sosie is just as enamored of Keats as he is of her. You have to accept this was a love at first sight, which I was able to do given they were young and that day spent together was pretty memorable. She’s that rich girl without the spoiled behavior but has always been under the steel thumb of her overbearing father. She has no idea of how to break away and live independently. I admired Keats who succeeded despite a miserable childhood and is an admirable guy. His love for Sosie never wavered.

the narration…
Erin Mallon and Tor Thom felt ideal as Sosie and Keats, respectively. I enjoyed their performances and storytelling skills.

the bottom line…
It’s hard not to like Keats and Sosie, both individually and as a couple. The communication misdirects weren’t drawn out and perfectly fit the situation as Sosie had a lot of maturing to do. Their romance drew me in despite the insta love start because they got each other so naturally. I enjoyed this story of star crossed lovers who beat the odds.

Book Info

• Release Date: March 20, 2026
• Narrators: Erin Mallon & Tor Thom
• Audio Length: 9 hours, 25 minutes
• Publisher: S. L. Scott

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(Thanks to Hambright PR and the author for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)