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Accidentally Viral by Carolyn Hawkins—brought to life through an outstanding, deeply expressive duet audio performance by Hannah Chiclana and Wesley Mercer—is a ridiculously fun, addictive, and sizzling workplace romance set in Austin, Texas, that delivers an incredible debut reading experience.
Book Description
She’s having the best first date of her life with him, and he’s falling hard for her authenticity. The only problem? They have no clue that she works for him.
Emma McCoy is done with corporate life, and she's been saying so online, one viral takedown at a time. But after a brutal week in tech, a spontaneous night out at an Austin wine bar leads to something she didn't see coming: a charming stranger, electric chemistry, and a connection that feels genuine.
That stranger is Michael Bass, billionaire heir, overwhelmed CEO, and a man desperate to escape the weight of his family's empire for just one weekend. By Monday morning, they're both hopeful that this is the start of something worth holding onto.
When Emma's anonymous workplace rants accidentally go viral, the fallout is swift and messy. Suddenly, everything they felt is tangled up in power, pride, and impossible choices. Michael must decide how much he's willing to risk for a woman he can't forget. Emma must decide whether the man she fell for was ever real.
Because sometimes the person who understands you best is also the one who can hurt you the most.
Accidentally Viral is a funny and steamy contemporary workplace romance featuring:hidden identity / secret identity
billionaire CEO romance
workplace romance
opposites attract
he falls first
mutual pining
secret dating
witty banter
2000s rom-com vibes
Austin, Texas setting
Perfect for readers who love emotional contemporary romance with sharp humor, sizzling chemistry, and witty banter. Fans of Meghan Quinn, Amy Daws, and the workplace romance vibes of Younger will feel right at home.
About Carolyn Hawkins
Carolyn Hawkins writes contemporary romances packed with big laughs, plenty of spice, and characters who feel like your best friends.
Armed with a BS in Journalism & Literature, Carolyn spent years hustling through corporate America before a burnout era sent her chasing the lifelong dream she’d put on pause. Her debut series, From Austin, with Love, was born along the way. As a child, she loved making her Barbies kiss and get married, so, really, writing romance is just inner-child work.
When she’s not drafting meet-cutes or figuring out how to weave bits of Austin into her stories, she can usually be found spending time with friends, watching college football or F1 with her husband, and trying to convince him that rescuing one more four-legged creature is a very good idea.
My Thoughts
The story follows Emma McCoy, a sarcastic, relatable, and fiercely independent woman who has reached her breaking point with corporate tech life, blowing off steam through viral, anonymous online takedowns. After a grueling week at work, Emma heads to a local wine bar where a spontaneous encounter leads to a night filled with electric chemistry, witty banter, and an extraordinarily genuine connection with a charming stranger. Unbeknownst to Emma, that stranger is Michael Bass, a billionaire heir and overwhelmed tech CEO who is desperate to escape the relentless pressure of his family's empire for just one weekend. By Monday morning, both are smitten and hopeful that their weekend spark is the beginning of something real. However, their nascent romance hits an explosive roadblock when Emma's anonymous workplace rants go wildly viral, creating a messy fallout tied directly to Michael's company. Suddenly, their deep connection is tangled in corporate power, pride, secret identities, and mistaken intentions, forcing Michael to decide what he's willing to risk for the woman he falls for first, while Emma must navigate whether the man she fell for is truly authentic.
Hawkins masterfully crafts a tight, smart, and zero-plot-hole narrative that seamlessly blends nostalgic early-2000s rom-com vibes with sharp modern humor and top-tier emotional growth. The plot moves forward with intentionality, balancing swoon-worthy, foot-kicking moments with exceptionally well-written, high-heat spice that enhances the organic emotional build between the leads. Both Emma and Michael shine through brilliant dual perspectives, supported by a rich cast of dynamic coworkers, friends, and family who elevate the vibrant Austin setting and lay an exciting foundation for future series additions.
Hannah Chiclana and Wesley Mercer elevate the audiobook to perfection with flawless duet performances, capturing every ounce of Emma’s fiery sass and vulnerable charm alongside Michael’s smooth, swoony devotion and protective warmth. Sizzling, witty, and impossible to put down, Accidentally Viral is an unforgettable, high-chemistry romance that marks Hawkins as a formidable new voice in contemporary romance.
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