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Pride and Protest

by Nikki Payne
Books on Tape. Nov. 2022. 10:12 hrs. ISBN 9780593625644. $85.50. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
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Liza Bennet, also known as her alter-ego, justice-oriented radio host Liza B, mistakes a smoldering, impossibly sexy stranger for a member of the waitstaff at the gentrifying neighborhood gala she was intent on protesting. Alas, Dorsey Fitzgerald is just another soulless property developer billionaire—or so Liza thinks. While Dorsey was raised by a wealthy white family, he’s determined to use his Filipino heritage and wealth to make a real difference and thinks money, not protest, is the only way to do it. When a photo of Liza and Dorsey turns into a viral meme, the two are thrown together despite their best efforts to loathe each other.
VERDICT Payne’s debut, a modern spin on Pride and Prejudice, is full of life, banter, and a well-developed sense of place; it is unique yet maintains the familiar beats of Austen’s beloved novel. Kacie Rogers and Ron Nery Jr.’s engaging, perfectly timed narration is the best way to enjoy Dorsey and Liza’s tumble into love.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Gabriel , Mar 01, 2023
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