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Pause Audible Audiobook – Original recording

Kylie Scott (Author), Andi Arndt (Narrator), Audible Originals (Publisher)
4.3 out of 5 stars 2,794 ratings

An unpauseable new romance from New York Times best-selling, Audie Award-winning author Kylie Scott - available in audio first!

When Anna wakes up from a coma after a car crash, she discovers life has gone on without her. Her husband has been unfaithful - with her best friend - and she’s been long since replaced at work. While her old life is a distant memory, her new life feels like an empty shell. Then she meets the stranger who saved her life during the crash, and he changes everything.

Leif Larsen - tattooist, joker, and player - has his own scars thanks to the crash that put Anna in a coma. Helping her move on from her failed marriage, and create a new life, sounds like a perfect distraction. So when he needs a new roommate, he invites Anna to begin her new life with him.

Although their lives may have been put on pause, together they just might find a way to heal.

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  1. Listening Length
    6 hours and 17 minutes
  2. Author
    Kylie Scott
  3. Narrator
    Andi Arndt
  4. Audible release date
    April 13, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Audible Originals
  7. ASIN
    B091J8SM2J
  8. Version
    Original recording
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 6 hours and 17 minutes
Author Kylie Scott
Narrator Andi Arndt
Audible.com Release Date April 13, 2021
Publisher Audible Originals
Program Type Audiobook
Version Original recording
Language English
ASIN B091J8SM2J
Best Sellers Rank #101,257 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#9,197 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#17,558 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

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Customers love this book's story, particularly the relationship between Lief and Anna, and appreciate the strong emotional connection between the characters. The writing is stellar, with witty banter that makes customers laugh, and they find it easy to read. Customers describe the book as sweet and fun to read, with an appropriate level of angst.

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70 customers mention "Story quality"63 positive7 negative

Customers love the story of Lief and Anna, finding it fantastic and fun to read, with one customer describing it as captivating from start to finish.

"...Leif is such a nice guy. He's a tattoo artist, covered in ink, kind, handsome and just a good guy to have on your side...." Read more

"So much going on in this one. Leif ansu Anna's story is so well written. I love their banter. Her inner voice makes me laugh...." Read more

"...don’t have a “meet cute”, but it paves the way for a story full of self-discovery, growing and love, most especially love!! Fabulous read!!!" Read more

"...Both Leif and Anna are likable, sweet characters, and I especially like how much stronger Anna had become by the end of Pause." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"23 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer particularly praising the dynamic between Anna and Leif.

"Love! (As usual 😄) Leif is such a nice guy. He's a tattoo artist, covered in ink, kind, handsome and just a good guy to have on your side...." Read more

"...Both Leif and Anna are likable, sweet characters, and I especially like how much stronger Anna had become by the end of Pause." Read more

"...I found him endearing and quite supportive of Anna throughout this book...." Read more

"...I loved the dynamic between Anna and Leif. Their relationship was built on the mutual trust and understanding that comes with real friendship...." Read more

12 customers mention "Friendship"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendship in the book, particularly the strong emotional connection between Anne and Leif, with one customer noting the cute friends-to-lovers romance and another mentioning the enjoyable banter between the characters.

"...The chemistry is suitably hot, bolstered by their already strong emotional connection, leading to happiness at the end...." Read more

"...He gives & accepts affection. When they get down to the steamy times, he is FIIIRE...." Read more

"...They were forming a strong bond and friendship. Then Anna decides she wants more and kisses him...." Read more

"...Love that these two come together and develop a friendship. Their conversations were hysterical...." Read more

12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and praise its stellar writing, with one customer noting its well-paced narrative and snappy dialog.

"...The FMC wasn't my favorite, but it was still a decent read." Read more

"I really love this author’s writing style and the dialogue between characters...." Read more

"...A quick easy read that follows two people on a journey of self discovery, heartbreak, and love." Read more

"...I would recommend this book. I finished it in two days. Pretty easy read." Read more

10 customers mention "Humor"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its witty banter and entertaining conversations.

"...I love their banter. Her inner voice makes me laugh. Now I have to see if this is a series because I want to read the side characters stories." Read more

"...And they're still playful, and their banter is on point. Absolutely enjoyed this so much!! : )" Read more

"...Their banter was witty and he really did have Anna's best interests at heart. After having read Repeat it was nice to see Leif get his HEA...." Read more

"...Their conversations were hysterical. His sense of humor is just one thing that makes him hot as heck...." Read more

5 customers mention "Fun to read"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read.

"...Leif is SWOONY! He is charming & fun & he has his own nightmares to deal with, but he never lets that bleed into his personality...." Read more

"...though this one reads quite like many others it was still fun to escape from reality for a little while while I got lost in this world...." Read more

"...Their chemistry was electric, and they had a lot of fun together. Another amazing story by this author! Love her!" Read more

"Amazing and Wonderful and Angsty and Fun!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Taste"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the taste of the book, describing it as sweet.

"...Pause is a sweet, short friends to lovers novella...." Read more

"I loved this story and the characters. Leif was totally delicious ans devoted and the connection between this couple was hoooot and beautiful...." Read more

"...I absolutely loved this book. It was romantic and sweet. I am so glad I stumbled across this book. It gave me all the feels" Read more

"Short and Sweet..." Read more

4 customers mention "Angst level"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the level of angst in the book, noting it's not too over the top, and one customer mentions it hit all their emotion buttons.

"...I enjoyed this story. The angst was not too over the top and aligned with the story." Read more

"...chomping for more....I loved every word of this story and it hit all my emotion buttons. You must read it....I really mean it READ THIS BOOK." Read more

"...She’s got another winner with Pause, just enough angst & I love the way Leif took care of Anna." Read more

"Amazing and Wonderful and Angsty and Fun!..." Read more

A great slow burn romance
4 out of 5 stars
A great slow burn romance
If you’re looking for a great slow burn romance, this just may be the book for you! When Anna wakes up from a 7 month coma following a terrible car accident, her whole life seems different. That is how she finds herself seeking friendship with Leif, a motorcycle driver who was injured in the same accident. Leif, who stayed by her hospital bed through so many nights. A stranger who she has an unexplainable connection with… With her life paused for so long, her marriage in limbo and her mother breathing down her neck, Anna finds that her newfound friendship with this string, stunning long-haired tattooed man is just what she needs. This was such a great read. The relationship between Anna and Leif was great, but it was the friendship that was a true thing of beauty. I felt for Anna so much with all that she was going through. And she was such a strong woman. Her friendship with Leif helps give her the strength she needs to stand up for herself.
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  • Wren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pause
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
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    Love! (As usual 😄)

    Leif is such a nice guy. He's a tattoo artist, covered in ink, kind, handsome and just a good guy to have on your side. He's been through a lot, reading about how crazy his ex was and how far she went with his sister-in-law. Well just DANG! You will just want to give him such a big hug and tell him it wasn't his fault and he deserves the best and will find that.

    Anna just woke up from a coma. Of course it comes with all these questions and trying adjust to normal life again. But she is taking her life back and going all out. Calling out her husband for his bad deeds and basically demanding a divorce at her birthday. What she did to those flowers was amusing and a powerful message to that fool.

    So what do these two good friend do? They move in together! Leif kinda needs a little help with the rent and Anna has a ton of house items from obviously having a house, so it just works out. Now Leif has some actual furniture. These two just work well and help each other with anything and everything. Anna gets a job at the shop, they have a good thing going as just friends. So why is Anna jelly when Leif's old lady friend suddenly show up out of the blue.

    But then it finally happens! The moment we all love when they finally open their eyes and see they are exactly made for each other.
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  • Shanna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
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    So much going on in this one. Leif ansu Anna's story is so well written. I love their banter. Her inner voice makes me laugh. Now I have to see if this is a series because I want to read the side characters stories.
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  • Jeannie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and Wonderful and Angsty and Fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
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    What a phenomenal book! Anna and Leif definitely don’t have a “meet cute”, but it paves the way for a story full of self-discovery, growing and love, most especially love!! Fabulous read!!!
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  • A. Day
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not The Best
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025
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    The first book in this series was so amazing! I guess I just wanted the same for Leif. The FMC wasn't my favorite, but it was still a decent read.
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  • valeen
    4.0 out of 5 stars sweet, short friends to lovers novella
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
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    Waking up from a coma and finding out one's husband has cheated, yeah not such a great way to reawaken. Now Anna has to move on with her life. When she meets Leif, someone who was also involved in the same accident that put her in a coma, it will lead to the best relationship of her life. One that starts with friendship and morphs into much more.

    Pause is a sweet, short friends to lovers novella. I love how close they become in such a short amount of time, and how easily they fall into a friendship. The chemistry is suitably hot, bolstered by their already strong emotional connection, leading to happiness at the end. Both Leif and Anna are likable, sweet characters, and I especially like how much stronger Anna had become by the end of Pause.
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  • Stormy Lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pause
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
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    This story was simply amazing to read, I enjoyed it so much. The chemistry between Lief and Anna were off of the charts! The story of a young married woman is in a coma and the guy that saw the accident helped Anna by calling the police. Anna did not wake up for over six months. During this time period, her husband cheated on her with her best friend. Lied was hurt by the accident, he read books to Anna and they became good friends. Because Ryan, Anna's husband became a cheat she decided she couldn't forgive him for what he did with her best friend. Ended up in a divorce. Of course, Anna finds out that her best friend is pregnant with Ryan's baby. Anyways, can't spoil the story. ENJOY! This author wrote a fantastic story!!
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  • Carrie Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Leif & Anna made me smile!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
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    Leif & Anna's story is swoony, friendshippy goodness. I love these characters - even with Anna's neurosis, and constant back & forth in her head, I still just adore her. I wasn't annoyed, I was understanding - and some of the things she came up with would normally have really annoyed me, so I give an extra thumbs up on the writing there.

    Leif is SWOONY! He is charming & fun & he has his own nightmares to deal with, but he never lets that bleed into his personality. He gives & accepts affection. When they get down to the steamy times, he is FIIIRE. And they're still playful, and their banter is on point.

    Absolutely enjoyed this so much!!

    : )
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Starting life from a coma?
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024
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    Loved the dramatic twists this author threw at the poor reader. Love the two main chapters being polar opposites brought together by a horrible traffic accident. This book was a big winner great romance.
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  • Vivien
    5.0 out of 5 stars For full effect!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2021
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    Anna wakes from a coma after an accident to a changed world. Her husband and best friend have started a relationship and are having a child. Anna heard about the man who stayed with her and for weeks read to her whilst she was in a coma. When she goes to thank Lief, she finds a friend. Trying to rebuild her life, she ends up living with Lief and their friendship grows. Finding that she's growing and healing, Anna starts to have feelings for Leif which he seems to reciprocate. Can they both recover from the accident together or is their new relationship a by product? Will they be able to make a new adventure from their old lives? Once again Kylie has created amazing characters that you fall in love with. Anna and Leif are down to earth and relateable! Definitely worth more than five stars!
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  • Cliente Soddisfatto
    1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
    Reviewed in Italy on October 22, 2021
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    I waited impatiently for PAUSE, the male carachter really intrigued me, sadly it recall a lot (too much!) the previous book in the series (though I totally loved that one).
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  • Book Minx.ca
    5.0 out of 5 stars One click Kiley once again
    Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2021
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    Ms Scott is synonymous with quality control.......and time suckage. Clear your calendar for this delightful one sitting read. It's shorter than many of her books, but it's emotionally rewarding in the most wonderful way. If you have a weakness for an eccentric heroine who's been done wrong, who has to rebuild herself again; and a tall, tattooed, funny but emotionally scarred hero who knows his own heart and isn't afraid to act when he finds a good thing , then you will love this book. The story is told from Ana's hilarious voice, as she trippingly lets us in on her every thought about waking up after a 7 month coma to find just how far the world has moved on without her, to her recovery and first forays back out into the world, to healing herself through friendship and once again love. Ms Scott's delightful and off beat sense of humor is evident in Ana's internal dialogue, and in the banter of friends/love interests/mother and daughter..... in other words this is another example of Kiley's sparkling repartee. Where Kiley particularly excels is in having us fall in love with her leading men because of how beautiful they are, inside and out, to their leading ladies; and Leif is a gift for the senses. You'll actually feel like you hear his deep, resonant voice as he patiently woos (you really have to use that word here to describe his pursuit of Ana).

    Treat yourself to this treat!
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  • Nelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nette süße Geschichte
    Reviewed in Germany on October 2, 2021
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    Ist gut in einem Rutsch zu lesen
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  • Emilie Treyer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Romance with Amazing Characters
    Reviewed in France on July 15, 2021
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    ARC received in exchange of an honest review.
    I couldn’t wait to read this new book by Kylie Scott, since it happened to be in the same universe as “Repeat”, a book I loved when I read it in 2019. In “Pause”, we are following Leif and Anna’s story. Anna just woke up after being in a coma for a while, only to find out that her husband cheated on her with her best friend… As it wasn’t enough, she has to find a new job and learn how to walk and do many things again. She is a bit lost and terrified, until she meets Leif, the guy who saved her during the crash. The connection between us is immediate. Leif is determined to help Anna to move on from her old life and build a new one. But it’s not quite easy, especially when Leif has to battle his own demon from this faithful night as well…
    I really liked this story. It’s heartwarming, full of emotions and humor. I loved to find out more about Anna and Leif. Anna is a bit lost but determined not to let people use her as a doormat anymore, especially her ex-husband, and she can count on Leif to help her with that. Leif is funny, generous and help her to try new things and open her horizon. I found their relationship full of hope, humor and many other things. It’s not boring at all. I also liked to read about Ed and Clem (“Repeat’s main characters). The story is quite interesting as well and gives rhythm to the book. Although I just find the end a little bit too abrupt. I didn’t really understand what was going on. Some parts of the story have not real answer and it’s too bad because with just one more chapter or two, the story could have been perfect.
    Though I still had a great time reading Leif and Anna’s story. It’s a really good book that I recommend, and I only want to read more of Kylie Scott’s books now. She is amazing at creating strong characters and interesting universe, therefore I can’t wait to find more about her stories in the foreseeable future!
    (Sorry for the possible mistakes, English is not my first language)
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