Book description
If you devoured Part One of Jillian West's Mercenaries for Hire duet, prepare for an even tighter, more heart-pounding ride in One Way Out. Saylor's world just got infinitely more dangerous-though her unique gift as an omega makes her "safe" in a rabid alpha facility (they need her to calm the volatile alpha inmates), that safety is a fragile illusion. Every shadow holds a threat, and now she's not just fighting for herself; Leo and Shaw's desperate, risky gamble to get her back-landing them in the very institution they're trying to escape-has thrown the whole fragile dynamic into chaos.
The brilliance here? West masterfully uses first-person multi-POV to pull you deep into Saylor's escalating panic, Leo's fierce protectiveness, and Shaw's quiet, strategic mind. You feel the tension as inmates break rules, alliances shatter, and time ticks down with terrifying urgency. The audiobook narration nails this-each voice distinct, the pacing relentless, making those whispered conversations in the dark or sudden confrontations pulse with raw immediacy.
What truly elevates this beyond standard romance is West's commitment to her characters' agency. No cheating, no "choosing" between men-Leo and Shaw fall hard and fast for Saylor, and their devotion is the bedrock of the tension. The facility's grim reality (where danger is woven into the walls) isn't just backdrop; it's the relentless engine driving every decision. You'll be holding your breath as Saylor makes impossible choices, knowing survival isn't guaranteed.
And yes, it ends beautifully-satisfyingly, with the emotional payoff you've been building toward since Part One. If you love slow-burn tension that never lets up, characters who earn their happily-ever-after through grit and heart, and an audiobook where the narration enhances the story's urgency? One Way Out is pure, addictive perfection. You won't just listen-you'll live it.
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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