A vacant apartment, a quiet bit of magic, and a chance to meet someone at exactly the wrong (or right) time. Ashley Poston’s “The Seven Year Slip” blends a tender contemporary romance with a touch of the impossible, asking how love and timing rarely line up the way we want. It’s a warm, bittersweet listen for anyone who likes their love stories with heart and a little wonder.
Get the The Seven Year Slip Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat The Seven Year Slip is about
In “The Seven Year Slip,” Ashley Poston follows a young book publicist navigating grief and a demanding career in New York City after inheriting her beloved aunt’s apartment. The aunt always insisted the place was a little magical, and her niece soon discovers there may be truth to that claim when she unexpectedly crosses paths with a charming stranger inside its walls. What unfolds is a romance complicated by circumstances that aren’t quite ordinary, forcing her to reckon with what she’s lost and what she still hopes to find.
Poston weaves emotional family memories, the messiness of modern work and dating, and a gentle thread of the magical into a story that’s as much about healing as it is about falling for someone. It’s heartfelt, character-driven contemporary romance with a wistful, hopeful tone throughout.
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Why The Seven Year Slip is great on audio
The first-person, introspective voice at the heart of the story translates naturally to audio, where the heroine’s inner reflections and slow-building connection feel especially intimate. Listening lets the emotional beats and bittersweet atmosphere land at their own unhurried pace, which suits the book’s reflective mood. The Seven Year Slip audiobook is a good pick for commutes, cozy evenings, or anyone who likes a romance they can sink into.
Who should listen
Reach for this if you enjoy emotional, character-focused contemporary romance with a light touch of magic and themes of grief and second chances. Fans of warm, slightly wistful love stories will feel right at home. You might skip it if you prefer fast-paced, plot-heavy reads or want a purely grounded romance with no magical-realism element.
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How to listen to The Seven Year Slip
The Seven Year Slip is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the The Seven Year Slip Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
How can I listen to The Seven Year Slip audiobook?
The audiobook is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible, you can start with a free trial and use it to begin listening, or you can simply purchase the audiobook through Amazon.
Is The Seven Year Slip a romance?
Yes. It’s a contemporary romance by Ashley Poston, with an emotional, character-driven story and a gentle touch of magical realism woven in.
Do I need to read any other Ashley Poston books first?
No. It’s a standalone story, so you can start here without any prior reading and follow everything from the beginning.
Is the audiobook spoiler-free to go into cold?
Yes, and it’s best enjoyed that way. The story leans on emotional discovery, so going in without too many plot details lets the romance and its bittersweet turns unfold naturally.