The Romance Line: Love and Hockey, Book 2 (Unabridged‪)‬

Outstanding Story, Characters & Narration🎧 Loved It!

Wow, this audiobook became my addiction, once I started it I could not stop, the story and narration is enthralling and superb, so much so that nothing else around me mattered except what was going to happen next in the book and with the characters, Everly Rosewood and Max Lambert, who are absolutely amazing. Everly is the hockey team’s publicist and handles PR for all players and she knows to never cross the line with any of them. Max, a goalie, is one of the team’s best players, and is also the grumpiest, stays away from social media, which is costing him sponsorships. When presented with a challenging assignment, Everly jumps on it because she wants the promotion they are dangling in front of her. Her assignment is to build Max’s social media presence and to paint him in a better light and changing his image will not be a simple task, but she is up for the challenge. Max is only going along and not just for himself, but for his family too, because he never forgot where he came from and what his family did for him. I adored these two characters, each battle with their own inner demons and insecurities, ones that caused them to build a fortress around their hearts. It was great to learn more about these two and watch them get to know each other and see their relationship morph into something more. I loved all the layers of this story, and the writing, plot and world building are brilliant, as are the character growth and development too. This story has the perfect balance of drama, a touch of angst, some witty back-and-forth banter and dialogue, heartfelt emotions and a steamy romance. I know I say this often, but this is definitely one of Lauren Blakely’s best novels, a sports romance that will stay with you for a very long time. Thank you for another outstanding story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Teddy Hamilton and Vanessa Edwin deliver an amazing performance and they fell into their roles naturally, as if the characters were made just for them. Hamilton nails it as Max, showcasing all aspects of his personality, from his grumpy side to his caring side and all in between and Edwin does the same as Everly, from her insecurities to the strength and determination. Both handled their character’s dialogue with ease and were fabulous in performing the roles of the secondary characters too. You could hear how much heart they put into their performance as they capture all the characters’ emotions and have you feeling each one. These two made a great team, their voices and performances complemented each other and together they elevated this already amazing story to another level. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to.