Finding Home

De: Lauren Rowe

Narrado por: Andi Arndt, Sean Masters

I’m Caleb “C-Bomb” Baumgarten, the bad boy drummer of Red Card Riot. After tragedy strikes, I get the bright idea to hire my daughter’s remaining lifeline, her “Auntie Aubbey,” as my live-in nanny in her small town. I’m determined not to give in to my white-hot attraction to Aubrey, since I need her to certify my sobriety and testify on my behalf at an upcoming custody hearing. But you know what they say about best laid plans, right? Yeah. My bad.

Finding Home is a standalone, small town, single dad rockstar romance with deep feels, suspense, spice, no cheating, no third act breakup, and a happily ever after.

No prior listening required. Please check author’s website for content warnings.

©2024 Lauren Rowe (P)2024 Lauren Rowe

All of my love for the narrators and characters…

Story: 3.5 ⭐️s
Narration: 5 ⭐️s

I love a rockstar romance, especially when redemption is the driving factor. Having read other Lauren Rowe books in this story’s sphere, I was intrigued to see how she would redeem Caleb “C-bomb” Baumgarten in Finding Home.

A parent trying to do better for their kid, a custody battle, grieving a parent, nascent and found families, these are all elements I find compelling. There are some great scenes where Rowe’s characterization of Caleb is poignant and heartbreaking. The scene where he has his home interview with the social worker was pitch perfect, as are his interactions with his daughter, Raine. And while I could have done without the age gap between the MCs, the FMC Aubrey is also a very well-drawn, engaging character. Her grounded determination and genuine care when it comes to doing right by Raine (and Claudia) is so lovely. She is definitely someone you would want in your corner. Plus I love her unabashed love of pop, but also very much enjoy how Caleb was able to make a Led Zeppelin fan out of her and Raine.

Separately, these are two solid MCs. However, when it comes to their romance, the story didn’t work as well for me. It felt much more sexual chemistry forward than emotional connection forward and it never really balanced out enough for me. The emotional aspect felt a bit insta-love, which seemed incongruous with some of the better-developed story elements around them - their united front in the custody battle, their different perceptions of Claudia, etc. I couldn’t help but long for more scenes that would make me more clearly understand their couple connection beyond the bedroom and beyond their mutual love for Raine.

Overall, I am glad to have listened to the audiobook of FH. It is a perfectly cast production, and a shining example of how a great audiobook can shore up the less effective parts of a story. It’s also further proof of why Andi Arndt is a queen among narrators. She embodied Aubrey, skillfully bringing out the lovely layers of Rowe’s FMC. Every encounter I have with Arndt, makes me excited for the next. Sean Masters was a fantastic Caleb; he had the gruff protectiveness, the broody sexiness, but also the vulnerable guy who just wants to be better, even when it’s hard. Masters is a narrator I have been encountering more and more, and his skills continue to grow on me. I also loved that this was a duet audio; the performers gel so well, it added significantly to my FH experience. This one definitely belongs up with the best of the Lauren Rowe audios, and I do recommend listening.

I’m grateful to have received an ALC copy of the audiobook via Home Cooked Books. All opinions expressed are my own.

Loved it

This is my first book by this author and I loved it.
Finding Home is a rockstar, single dad, forced proximity romance. I listened to this audio in one sitting. Caleb is a rockstar drummer and Aubrey is a rule follower and such a strong woman. This was a bit emotional and I really enjoyed it. Little Raine was so cute and I just loved their little family.

Andi Arndt and Sean Masters were amazing in this audiobook. It's a must listen too!

Another Great Read!

C-Bomb’s love story was everything I hoped it would be. Lauren Rowe has done it again with another great story that pulls you in.

4.5 stars!

Life has been throwing curve balls at Caleb Baumgarten left and right. He's in mandatory rehab for trashing a hotel room when he found out his mother passed. Then he finds out the mother of his child, Claudia, passed and her father is vying for legal and physical custody. There's no way that man will get anywhere near two-year-old Raine if he can help it. It takes a lot of negotiation with Aubrey Capshaw, Claudia's best friend, to agree to help him out as sobriety coach and Raine's nanny. The latter is a no-brainer for Aubrey. She's been in Raine's life. Caleb, also known as C-Bomb professionally as the drummer for Red Card Riot, needs to keep up with rehab, get to know his daughter, and fight for custody. While Aubrey was a calm and steady presence, she was also part atomic when it came to dealing with Caleb. There's a lot of grieving in this story, but there's also healing and loving and moving forward. Aubrey and her parents give Caleb and Raine the support they need, allowing father and daughter to bond and heal.

Andi Arndt and Sean Masters brought the characters and story to life. The duet narration really brought out the personalities and quirks of the characters and gave the story a multi-dimensional feel. Kudos to the stellar narrators!

I received an advance copy of the audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this review.

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I almost passed up on this listening to this book as it’s not my usual trope, but I’m so glad I didn’t. Everything about this story is amazing - it kept me interested the entire time, the narrators were both great and I’m sooo sad it’s over. Definitely worth every penny. Can’t wait to listen to more from this author!

Another amazing story and fabulous read by Lauren

Finding Home is an angsty , rock star romance by Author Lauren Rowe. Her books are filled with deep emotional turmoil but always give you the HEA you desire.....Let me warn you, you will go through the wringer to get there but it is SOOOOOO worth the tears and headache.

"I’m Caleb Baumgarten, the “bad boy” drummer of Red Card Riot. The world knows me as C-Bomb, but I assure you, it’s Lil Miss Rule Follower, Aubrey Capshaw, who’s the human equivalent of an atomic bomb."

****I listened to this on audiobook. The narrators are Andi Arndt and Sean Masters. I have listened to so many of their books and they just get better and better with each performance. The talent these 2 narrators hold is immense. Their voices are perfection and their presentation was on point. Sean has that gravelly voice that was perfect for C-Bomb. I could imagine him behind a set of drums doing his thing....And Andi as Aubrey was beautiful. The emotion she shows in her voices really place you in the scene and it feels like you are actually going through what the characters do. If you are an audiobook lover, pick this one up and be prepared to be amazed!

Lauren Rowe has another win on her hand. this is the 5th book I have read of hers. Each book is filled with angsty goodness that will have you gripping your book or kindle. There is so much depth with each character and you learn something new each turn of the page. Caleb is layered so deep that I wasn't sure I would see all of him but rest assured, Lauren has our backs and gives us all that we need in his character. And Aubrey....She is just the best. So strong and her love is never-ending. If you want a story that will make you feel, pick up a Lauren Rowe book. She is the absolute best at making you laugh one minute and cry the next.

An awesome duet narration!

4.5 stars

This is the story of Caleb, the drummer for Red Card Riot, and Aubrey. They both love the little girl, Raine, that he fathered and want to do right by her. Caleb hasn't always done the right things in his life and there were some hoops and learning curves for him. He had to be a model citizen to prove to the courts he was fit to take care of Raine, but he was also fighting an attraction to Aubrey (his baby mama's best friend). It was so sweet watching him learn how to be a dad and interact with Raine.

I loved all the tropes the author has in this book.

Rockstar romance
Age gap
Nanny/Caretaker
Single dad
Forced proximity

The audiobook is narrated in duet by Sean Masters and Andi Arndt. Sean's deep, growly voice was perfect for Caleb. Perfect casting. Andi is wonderful, as usual. Raine's sweet baby voice was so adorable, too.

Thank you to Home Cooked Books for the advance listeners copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved everything about it!

I thoroughly enjoyed Finding Home by Lauren Rowe. I adore Rockstar romances, and this book certainly fits the bill. Single parent tropes aren’t usually my jam, but Lauren wrote this book in such a way that I instantly connected to the characters. Adding forced proximity to the mix was the icing on the cake for me. The main characters had great chemistry which made for the perfect plot to spice ratio. I would suggest checking the content warnings, as there are some heavy themes.

The audiobook is performed in duet by Andi Arndt and Sean Masters. Both Andi and Sean flawlessly performed the emotions of the characters, adding to my connection to the story. They both have the cutest kids voices too. Great audiobook.

Small Towb Hweo

Finding Home is a small town rock star and a little bit of enemies to lovers romance. This is book immediately gave me the feels. I cried a little, got mad a little and laughed some. I fell for Caleb right away then Aubrey was in there too. As a couple my feelings for them just grew..

I held my breathe during the custody hearing, also laughed my butt off. Ralph doesn't even deserve a dog but he was funny, I laughed at his rants. The festive sounds like fun, i especially the end and all t he friends showing up. There ore a bunch of steamy parts and awww moment plus the swoones. This is my first book by Lauren Rowe and I liked it... a lot.

Andi Arndt & Sean Masters did an amazing job voicing this whole little world.

Caleb and Aubrey

This story hits you in the feels right away. Caleb has a lot going on. He is a bad-boy rockstar who has not made the best decisions. Questionable decision number 1 - he trashed a hotel room while on tour which landed him in rehab. Questionable decision number 2 - he fathered a daughter (Raine) whose life he is not a part of. When tragedy strikes, he has an opportunity to make things right and fight for custody of Raine. Aubrey is Raine's mother's best friend and has been helping take care of her since birth. When Caleb shows up, things are tense, but with Raine's terrible grandfather also trying to gain custody, Caleb and Aubrey have to work together to keep Raine safe.

Caleb. Caleb. Caleb. I couldn't help but root for him. I love reading about characters that are flawed and experience growth throughout a story. Caleb has a lot to lose and a lot to learn. I loved witnessing him step into fatherhood. It wasn't an easy journey, but he was willing to do what it took to keep Raine and Aubrey safe. There is nothing better than a well-deserved redemption arc, and Caleb's was perfect. I loved Aubrey. A huge responsibility fell into her lap, and she didn't hesitate to step into the guardian role for Raine. Caleb and Aubrey had some ups and downs as they navigated their new normal, but I loved how their struggles led to a beautiful relationship. Aubrey had the wrong impression of Caleb, but as she spent more time with him she realized he is her person, and exactly what she needs in her life. Their slow-burn romance is absolutely delicious. I loved this story and can't wait to read more from this author.

Narration:
Andi Arndt and Sean Masters perform this audiobook using duet-style narration. They are wonderful storytellers and deliver phenomenal performances. Andi and Sean are the perfect voices for Aubrey and Caleb and brought them to life in the best way. They are so incredibly talented and made this a beautiful listening experience. I highly recommend reading and listening in tandem.