Book description
Sarina Bowen delivers a masterclass in slow-burn tension with The Last Guy on Earth, the third installment in the Hockey Guys series, and the audiobook format elevates its emotional complexity perfectly. Forget the usual sports romance tropes; here, the true conflict isn't on the ice but buried deep within two men navigating a past that refuses to stay quiet. Jethro Hale, the league's most decorated goalie, and Clay Powers, the youngest head coach, face a brutal collision when a trade forces them onto the same team-a scenario thick with unspoken history. The audiobook's brilliance lies in how the narrator, through subtle vocal shifts and perfectly timed pauses, makes the decades-old affair feel immediate, visceral. You hear the hesitation in Clay's voice when he dismisses Jethro's presence, the quiet ache in Jethro's sigh when he recalls their stolen moments fifteen years prior. The tension isn't just about a forbidden attraction; it's about the weight of secrets carried by two men who've built separate lives but never truly moved on. Bowen avoids melodrama, grounding the passion in quiet moments: a lingering touch during a team huddle, the shared silence of a late-night drive home, the way a single word from the other can unravel months of carefully constructed walls. The audiobook's pacing is deliberate, mirroring the characters' internal struggles, allowing the simmering heat between them to build organically. You don't just read about their rekindled connection; you feel it in the pauses, the lowered voices, the way the narrator emphasizes the unspoken what if. It's the perfect blend of grumpy-coach vulnerability and the quiet intensity of a man who's never stopped loving someone he thought he'd lost. The stakes feel real-the potential scandal, the fear of professional ruin, the vulnerability of a single parent navigating a complex past-but Bowen ensures the emotional payoff is worth every moment of tension. This isn't just a hockey romance; it's a deeply human exploration of regret, second chances, and the courage it takes to face what you've buried. The audiobook's strength is its ability to make you lean in, to hear the unspoken words between the lines, making the eventual connection all the more powerful. For fans of layered character dynamics and romance that breathes with authenticity, this is essential listening-proof that the most compelling stories aren't always about the grand gestures, but the quiet, devastating moments that change everything.
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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