The Proximity Factor

By: Jennifer Peel

Narrated by: Stephanie Rose, Stephen Dexter

So . . . I signed up for something. Not a gym or Costco membership, which probably would have been wiser. Oh no, I signed up for a social experiment. You heard me right. I, Lanie Davenport, am going to be the subject of a scientific study. Do I know what this study is for? Not exactly. But I know it means I have to live with a stranger for twelve weeks and do a video diary once a week, answering the researchers’ questions. The bright side is that I’m getting paid, like a lot of money. The downside is that my roommate isn’t a woman like I supposed. I thought I would get a new BFF, but in her place is one Parker Remington. Mr. broody-leave-the-toilet-seat-up-don’t-talk-to-me-or-organize-my-Pop-Tarts-in-the-pantry. You get the picture.

But this I can’t have. I don’t know what this experiment is about, but I’m going to save it and make a difference in the world. And whether Parker likes it or not, he’s going to help me. Well, maybe. He’s a tough nut to crack, and I should probably leave well enough alone. But there’s just something about my gorgeous, older, genius-level roommate that makes me want to find out what makes him tick. I have a feeling if he would let me into his world, it would change mine.

But experimenting with the heart is the most dangerous research around. You never know what the outcome will be.

USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Peel presents a hilarious grumpy-sunshine romance that will leave you swooning and smiling.

©2024 Jennifer Peel (P)2024 Jennifer Peel

Hilarious and clean

Loved this story! I laughed out loud several times. So true about the differences between Northerners and Southerners!

Cute!

Cute and enjoyable read. Great narration as well! Perfect book to lay back and relax with. Good storyline too. Good balance of story and romance.

Cute but draggy

I thought the plot of the story was great, the characters were fun and interesting, it was clean and funny but I got tired of the video diaries and the repetitiveness. Overall I thought it was a good listen but found myself getting board at the end.

A fun opposites attract

Would you live with a stranger for 12 weeks for a social experiment? What if you were paid $15,000?
"The Proximity Factor" is an irresistible, funny, romantic comedy with this premise: a social experiment forcing two polar opposites to live together for twelve weeks. We meet bubbly Lanie Davenport, who finds herself living with the last person she expected—a grumpy, Pop-Tart-particular, closed-off man named Parker Remington.

The forced proximity helps provide all the tension, banter, and slow-burn chemistry we could hope for. Lanie’s optimism and warmth are such a contrast to Parker’s stoic, reserved nature, creating both hilarious and touching scenes. Pop-Tart organization, anyone? (IYKYK) The weekly video diary adds a fun element, allowing insight into Lanie’s thoughts while giving us a peek into how the "experiment" is changing her.

Things I loved: dual POV (always a favorite), the weekly video diary, enemies-to-lovers (it's one of my favorite tropes), laugh out loud scenes, the epilogue, and of course all the swoony kisses! If you love a good opposites-attract romance with layers of humor and heart, The Proximity Factor delivers in full. Parker may be a tough nut to crack, but watching Lanie try is pure joy.

I listened to the audiobook and flew through it. I thought both narrators did a great job–Stephanie Rose is one of my favorites! I increased the speed a little when the male narrator spoke because I preferred his voice that way, especially when he did the voice of his younger sister.

Super cute

Grumpy sunshine and obviously forced proximity. It was so fun and light hearted while also gracefully addressing real life topics. It’s was such a nice read and the narrators were perfect for the characters.