The Gonna Find Love Club

By: R. Thomas Roth

Narrated by: R. Thomas Roth

"You know, Ben, I teach my students that Petrarch should have said something. He should have told Laura de Noves how he felt. He should have trusted her with his heart… before it was too late.”

None of us get through life without being a little messed up by it, and Professor Ben Buchanan has a few kinks in his mental hose. Okay, maybe more than a few—try a tattered self-esteem, lingering heartbreak from the end of his marriage, and a major daydreaming problem. But he loves his job and his kids, and he’d love to stop sitting at home on Friday nights with a glass of wine and his own anxieties.

Thankfully, this is the Communication Age, and Ben and his friends are determined to find another chance at love. Ben’s gonna impress his friend and colleague Kate Robinson and get the courage to tell her how he feels. Frank’s gonna scour the online dating scene for the one who (moved) away. Dan’s gonna rekindle the love in his crumbling marriage, and Nick’s gonna see if the Hot Faculty Five were just joking about that little field trip they claimed would land him in the hospital.

But they’re not the only ones looking for love. Kate Robinson has had a run of bad luck long enough her mother’s talking about it, and the new online dating platform hasn’t been much help. A sweet, shy colleague who loves words like she does might be the end of a tragic pattern (if he can get it together enough to say something)—or he might be the crowning disaster in a comedy of errors that at this point feels practically Shakespearean.

©2025 R. Thomas Roth (P)2025 R. Thomas Roth

A Warm and Witty Story About Second Chances at Lov

Second chances and late blooming courage shape the heart of The Gonna Find Love Club. The story follows Professor Ben Buchanan, a thoughtful but insecure academic who finds himself stuck between the comfort of routine and the quiet hope that love might still be possible.

Ben and his circle of friends are all navigating their own complicated relationships. Some are trying online dating, others are repairing long strained marriages, and some are simply trying to gather the courage to admit their feelings before it is too late. The story leans into the awkwardness and humor that come with adult relationships, which makes the characters feel relatable and human.

Ben’s connection with his colleague Kate Robinson becomes the emotional center of the story. Their shared love of language and literature gives the romance a thoughtful tone, while their hesitations and insecurities add a layer of realism that many listeners will recognize.

The narration by R. Thomas Roth is solid overall. The performance is clear and easy to follow, though it does not always elevate the emotional moments as much as it could have. It works well enough to carry the story, even if it does not stand out as particularly memorable.

Listeners who enjoy character driven stories about friendship, vulnerability, and the messy path toward love may still find this an enjoyable listen. The story has heart, and while the narration is simply good rather than exceptional, it delivers the journey in a steady and understandable way.

Fun story about second chances

I really liked this. It was entertaining and fun. Great story about second chances. Highly recommend.