Know Your Newlywed
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About The Book
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 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?
About The Authors
Heather Taylor writes/directs TV, film, and audio projects about complicated family relationships. She cohosts Braaains, a podcast about how film/TV portray mental health and disability, cocreated the 2021 Gotham and Tribeca Festival official narrative audio selection Anomaly and wrote and directed an episode of iHeart and Overtones Media’s narrative podcast You Feeling This which premiered at Tribeca Festival 2023. Heather was an award-nominated story editor on The Hardy Boys (Hulu/Disney+) and is currently a coproducer on an upcoming drama series. Her second feature film, Lethal Love, is now streaming on Netflix. Heather started as a playwright, authored three poetry collections, and is a former journalist. She strives to destigmatize mental illness, disabilities, and poverty in her work. Visit her website HeatherATaylor.com.
Hillary Nussbaum is a writer, director, and producer. She is cocreator and director of Anomaly, an official narrative audio selection of the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival and the Gotham Week 2020 Project Forum. Her background is in television development—she previously worked at the Emmy-winning production company, Lion Television, developing unscripted series for national cable networks like TLC, AMC, and A&E. Hillary’s personal essays have been published both online and in print, most recently in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and Eating Well magazine, and her photos have been published in National Geographic and Sports Illustrated.
About The Readers
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Originals (December 10, 2024)
- Runtime: 4 hours and 54 minutes
- ISBN13: 9781797170657
Raves and Reviews
"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
"One of the most innovative and entertaining audiobooks of the year... Listen with headphones for the full cinematic effect and take note of the beautiful sound direction crafted for ultimate listener enjoyment."
– Booklist
"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
"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
"Mary Mouser, Tyler Posey, and a full cast delight listeners in this immersive rom-com. Cleo has been obsessed with the decades-old game show “Know Your Newlywed,” in which married couples compete. Currently pursuing her PhD in anthrozoology, she has put aside finding a relationship. But then she comes across Javi’s dating app profile and discovers he loves “Know Your Newlywed,” too. When a reboot of the show occurs, the two pretend to be married to compete. 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."
– AudioFile magazine
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