‘Hamilton’ Star Phillipa Soo Narrates Rom-Com Audiobook Alongside Husband and Actor Steven Pasquale

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Books meet Broadway in Lily Chu‘s latest summer read listen.

Lily Chu’s “Rich Girl Summer” can only be found on Audible, featuring dual narration from actors Philippa Soo and Steven Pasquale, who are also real-life husband and wife. You can start listening to this hot summer tale right away, as it currently stands as the top new release in Multicultural Romance on Amazon. Additionally, “Rich Girl Summer” is part of Lily Chu’s collection of Audible Original audiobooks (and physical books).

In the new Audible Original titled “Rich Girl Summer“, the talented actress who made waves in the musical “Hamilton” and its live stage recording, assumes the character of Valerie Peng, an event planner who pretends to be her wealthy client’s long-lost daughter to help him uncover a family secret. As events unfold, Valerie becomes romantically involved with Nico Hever, her client’s attractive right-hand man, whose narrative is provided by Pasquale. Notably, this is the fifth time Soo has narrated an Audible Original by Lily Chu.

Currently, Audible is offering a fantastic deal for first-time customers, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the audiobook “Rich Girl Summer” free of charge as part of its best promotion of the year.

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From July 31st, Prime members can enjoy the Audible Premium Plus plan (normally $14.95 per month plus tax) at no cost for the initial three months. This subscription grants access to numerous top-selling audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals. Moreover, members will be credited with one premium selection every month – either a bestseller or new release – which they can keep permanently.

Moreover, individuals who don’t qualify as Prime members also have the opportunity to enjoy their initial three months on Audible at an incredibly low price of only $0.99 per month, which equates to a significant discount of approximately 93%.

If you’re a fan of traditional books, you can find a collection of Lily Chu’s romantic comedies in paperback format. Some titles to look out for include “The Stand-In”, “The Comeback”, “The Takedown” and “Drop Dead”. Additionally, each of these books is also accessible as an audiobook on Audible, with Soo handling the narration.

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2025-07-18 23:24