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The Natural History Novellas

The Natural History Series, Book 4

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The Natural History Novellas

By: Erin Mallon
Narrated by: Joe Arden, Jason Clarke, Teddy Hamilton, Erin Mallon
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It’s two years later....

The couples from the Natural History series are back, and they’re all over the map!

In Flirtin’, Calliope is now a full-time dino romance author. She is wildly in love with her narrator/astronomer boyfriend and hoping to win big at her first Las Vegas book signing. But when Ralph is the one to hit the jackpot instead of her, their own happily ever after needs a rewrite.

In Buggin’, Mabel and Wally head to the Netherlands with two goals only: to celebrate redheads and sell some honey. They never anticipate that a mysterious man stirring up trouble will be just what they need to make life taste even sweeter.

In Baitin’, Louise and James are living it up in Hawaii and counting down the days ‘til their new baby arrives. The perfect time to host a beach wedding for their friends and family, right? When unexpected guests appear and their birth plan goes out the window, they learn once and for all to take their cues from the ocean and go with the flow.

©2023 Erin Mallon (P)2023 Oh Yes She Did Productions
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Feel-Good Funny Heartfelt Witty
Hilarious Comedy • Heartfelt Storytelling • Quirky Characters • Relatable Situations • Perfect Casting • Emotional Depth
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THIS IS A MUST LISTEN ROM COM & SO MUCH MORE!!!
What an awesome ending to a great series. I'm going to miss these characters so much. I loved Flirtasaurus, Lovebug & Sharkbait but I really loved getting this "Where are they now?" book! It felt like spending time with old friends.
These novellas all kept perfectly in line with each couple and all their craziness and I laughed from beginning to end. I love how Erin makes us laugh at some serious subjects and how she always weaves a little reality in her books. It almost feels like she adds a little secret code into her books and you can decode it if you know the inside jokes or the Facebook book world. I see you Erin 👀

One of the best parts about this series for me is that I never laugh at books and she makes me laugh throughout this entire series and there is something different about Calliope, Mabel & Louise that I can absolutely relate to. They all have insecurities but they surround themselves with people who help give them confidence. I also love their friendship. One of the best lines in the book is

"Don’t let anyone tell you that internet book friends aren’t real friends. They’re the best friends!” and that is so true!!!

I would love to go into all my favorite parts of this book but they would all be spoilers and you just need to listen to this book so you can hear Erin, Jason, Joe & Teddy flawlessly perform this hilarious book! Each of them were awesome with the humor which I don't think is always easy as a narrator.

✫✫ 5 Stars ✫✫

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These glimpses into what came after were so funny and heart warming and crazy! Erin and the guys were great narrating all the characters quirks!

Such a fun listen

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Such a fun followup to the series! Very creative and easy to listen to. 3 great rom-coms in 1 book.

Erin Mallon is great!

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I had so much fun visiting with the gang from the Natural History Series. As always, the immensely talented Erin Mallon brings all the laughs and also gives us plenty of heart.
These books gave me so many moments where I was literally laughing out loud.
But just as often, there were some truly touching moments that warmed my heart. I especially loved the scene with the ladies floating together. It was beautifully written.
These stories take place 2 years after the books ended and give us glimpses of where all our favorite couples are now. I loved every thing about these novellas. It felt like I was visiting with old friends.

like visiting friends

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Reading The Natural History Novellas by the talented Erin Mallon was a super good time, however listening, brought them to a whole new laugh-out-loud level, and I honestly couldn’t get enough! I loved Callie, Ralph, Mabel, Wally, Louise, and James so much, I wrote a separate review for each of their novellas! Thank you, Erin, for these fantastic stories!

Flirtin'
Erin and Jason Clarke narrate Callie and Ralph’s novella! I loved Erin’s portrayal of Callie’s fire for her work and her ambitious personality (Hello mile high club), but also her insecurities and doubts she has that so many of us can relate to. Oh, Ralph-alpha…I adored getting his POV in this novella and WOW did Jason deliver! In his performance, you could feel Ralph’s love and dedication for Callie but also get a glimpse of his vulnerable, nerdy self! This made me love him even more. However, when Jason unleashed Ralph’s confident, over-the-top, romance narrator persona, Rock Cosmos, prepare to laugh and swoon at the same time! (Look out for that growl, ladies!)

Buggin'
Erin and Joe Arden narrate Mabel and Wally’s novella. Erin truly gives it her all delivering Mabey Baby’s bubbly, upbeat, and free-spirited personality. I love how Erin showcases Mabel’s love and adoration for Wally and is not afraid to let her freak flag fly! Plus, that improv song! (Pollinate me!) Getting inside Wally’s head in this novella was quite entertaining, and YES, Joe sure made him even more burly and loveable! Joe’s hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of Wally’s intentions, protective side, and of course his unconditional love for Mabel was spot on! (weird quirks and all!) Erin and Joe both shine in the way they present the unique one-of-a-kind connection these two have no matter what crazy curve ball is thrown their way. (Hello proposal!)

Baitin'
Erin and Teddy Hamilton narrate Louise and James’ novella. Erin’s portrayal of Louise’s anxious and stressed persona in this novella is something a lot of women can relate to while pregnant. I adored how Erin’s performance of Louise showed she finally let herself find support and comfort in others and turns into one amazing new momma! Teddy brought his swoon and charm proving James’ love for Louise had not faltered. I enjoyed that he wanted to take care of her and pamper her in any way he could. Erin and Teddy's performances, alike, demonstrated that James and Louise could get through anything including unique BroSpa and bugorlette parties and hosting a wedding on the beach with an unexpected but welcome surprise!

Loved these laugh-out-loud, heartfelt novellas!

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Oh man, I’ve been waiting for these novellas to wrap a series that has been close to my heart. “The Natural History Novellas” are a fun and literal laugh out loud that were the perfect wrap up to the series.

In “Flirtin’”, Callie is a full time dino romance author and is in Vegas for a signing with Ralph who now narrates all of her books. But when Rock Cosmos is called upon to narrate a scene in her book live at the signing, we see Callie’s vulnerable side.

In “Buggin’”, we get to catch up with Mabel and Wally as they grow their maple syrup business by starting a YouTube channel. They end up going to the National Redheads Day festival where they meet some unexpected redheads. I loved how supportive Wally is of Mabel and all of her hilarious quirks.

In “Baitin’”, James and Louise are living in Hawaii and expecting their first baby together. Lots of chaos ensues when the whole gang visits for Wally and Mabel’s wedding.

Erin wrote three amazing novellas and I loved each one so much. In the first two books, it was only written from the FMC’s POV. I was so stoked to have Ralph and Wally’s POV. And of course James POV, too.

The audiobook version of these books are so well done and brought everyone to life. I will forever listen to Jason Clarke narrate dino romance every time I need a pick me up. Joe Arden was so fun as Wally and brought super loveable gruffy man to life perfectly. Teddy Hamilton as loveable and supportive James was so swoon worthy. And Erin nailed it as each of the girls and I loved listening to her bring her own characters to life.

Fun and literal laugh out loud novellas

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Listening to this story was bittersweet for me. I loved this series so much, but Ms. Mallon's finale for these friends was all you could wish for and more. I was so happy to hear more from the point of views of Wally and Ralph in these stories too. I loved these gentlemen in the books, but it was extra special to hear what they were thinking and experiencing when paired with these amazing women. Do yourself a favor and get this audio, Ms. Mallon leaned into some of her acting/playwrighting chops with this one and it needs to be heard. I honestly don't know how Jason Clarke, Joe Arden, Teddy Hamilton or even Ms. Mallon herself got through this book without cracking up. I bet they did. I'm sure there's tape... somewhere.

Perfect Capstone of Awesome Characters

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I adored this entire series and these novellas were like the cherry on top! These characters are so fun and quirky! I loved getting the chance to hear what they were up to now! I love Erin’s writing! It’s laugh out loud funny and has so much of heart!

Made my heart so happy!

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What this book has and all of Erin Mallons books have. 1 a great story 2 so many what the hell did she just say lines. 3 needless to say the best narration. I am the biggest fan :)

Im just the biggest fan of Erins words

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One thing you can count on from Erin Mallon as a writer is her stories and jokes will always come full circle. In the best way! This collection of novellas, continuing from the original novels in The Natural History series, accomplishes that feat magnificently. If you fell in love with the couples in the novels, this is the perfect place to pick up. If you are new to this world, she does a wonderful job of catching you up. The stories feel as if you are starting in the middle of real life with three different couples, in three different places in that life. The individual novellas are so good on their own, but also intertwine in a way that fuels this romance reader’s soul.

Through the comedy, you can always count on Erin Mallon to give you some good life lessons and have the characters work though things that could easily be applied to your life. I love that about her work, the balance of comedy, growth, and heart happy moments. It was so wonderful to hang out with Calliope & Ralph, Mabel & Wally, and Louise & James. They are such a beautiful group of characters and friends!

There is some thing particularly fabulous about hearing these audio men narrate comedy. Jason Clarke, Joe Arden, and Teddy Hamilton have made me fall in love more times than I can count, but I seriously cannot get enough of them in the funny bits. The parts that make them less swoony. I live for that, and Erin delivers with her writing. Speaking of Erin, I love hearing her narrate her own words, there is just something extra in the delivery. She delivers an unspoken extra in her cadence. This audio is fantastic!

They are such a beautiful group of characters and friends!

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