Book description
Stephanie Archer delivers a masterclass in enemies-to-lovers tension with Gloves Off, and the audiobook format makes every simmering argument and quiet moment crackle with authenticity. You won't just read about Alexei Volkov's grumpy NHL enforcer persona-you'll hear it. The narrator nails his signature growl, the way he snaps "Not interested" while clearly noticing every detail about you. That delicious friction between public "besotted newlyweds" and private warfare? It's electric in audio. You'll hear the sharpness of his insults, then the softer, unexpected moments: him worrying about your safety, cooking for you, or sending flowers with hidden messages.
What elevates this beyond typical romance is how Archer reveals Alexei's protective core without rushing the shift. The audiobook excels at those quiet turns-the way his voice drops when he says "You're safe here," or how he insists you sleep in his bed, calling you "wife" with a hesitation that says more than words. You feel the tension between his "I only want citizenship" lie and the evidence piling up: the splurges, the lingering touches, the way he actually listens. The narrator avoids melodrama, letting the subtext do the work. You'll catch yourself leaning in during those rare, tender pauses between bickering.
This isn't just a fake marriage trope-it's a slow-burn revelation of what happens when the most stubborn heart finally cracks. Archer avoids clichΓ©s by grounding Alexei's transformation in specific, believable actions: not just grand gestures, but the small, consistent ones that build trust. The audiobook makes you feel the shift in his voice from "This is a transaction" to "I'm not letting you go." And that final question-is this marriage still fake?-lands perfectly because every audio detail has earned it. You're not just invested; you're convinced. A flawless blend of sharp dialogue, emotional depth, and pure, unadulterated romance, delivered with a narrator who turns every line into a lived experience. You'll finish this and immediately replay the best moments.
Fuzzy Claws
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Fire Queen
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DuckDuck
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Prof. Smirk
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Handsome
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Hemlock
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FearLeSS
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Father Abbot
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Electric Player
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NexusNavigator
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Apex
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Clover Dragon
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Glyph
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AlertXis
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WittyWordsmith
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Toy Peep
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PixelPioneer
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Tomcat
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience