Book description
Let's be real: most "dark romance" tropes leave me squirming, but Tracked by Hound? It's the audiobook equivalent of grabbing a double espresso at 3 a.m. and realizing, damn, this is exactly what I needed. Picture this: you're a normal person, minding your business, when your brother-a guy who's literally raised you after your parents died-suddenly admits he stole cash from the Steel Rebels MC, the city's most "notorious" motorcycle gang. Cue the armed intruder, the gun, the whole "I'll be your collateral" thing. Please. This isn't a plot twist-it's a Tuesday for these rebels.
But here's the magic: Cassi Hart's narrator (seriously, the low growl of "Hound" alone makes the sweat on your neck) turns coercion into a slow-burn, I'm-actually-enjoying-this kind of romance. You'll hear the click of a gun safety being disengaged, the rumble of a bike outside, and then-bam-the hero's voice dropping like a velvet-lined hammer: "I'll take you instead." And you're like, "Okay, but why is this hot? I don't know, but I'm listening."
Let's address the elephant in the room: yes, it's a "lite MC" (translation: no actual criminal underworld, just guys in leather who say they're dangerous). Yes, it's insta-love (your heart's already on the line when you're being held hostage). And yes, the hero's "big brother isn't about to abandon her" line is delivered with the subtlety of a chainsaw. But that's the point. Hart's leaning into the absurdity, and the audiobook? It's chef's kiss. You can feel the tension in Hound's voice when he admits he's "not bringing back the money" but her-the girl with "eyes the color of molten honey" (because of course they are). The narrator doesn't just read it; they own the trope, making you laugh at how gloriously unapologetic it is.
And the best part? It's a guaranteed HEA-no messy divorces, no "I need space" nonsense. Just two people who realized they were perfect for each other while one was literally being held against their will. Because in the Steel Rebels universe, "taking you as collateral" is clearly the most romantic thing you could do. (Also, Saint's cousin Priest? Already booking his next favor. The series is so cohesive, it's giving me strategic vibes.)
So if you've got 8 hours to kill and need a distraction from actual life's drama (you know, the kind where people don't threaten your brother with a gun over stolen cash), let this audiobook be your escape. It's not deep, it's not groundbreaking, but it's exactly what you want: a guaranteed, no-strings-attached, swoon-worthy binge. The kind where you're nodding along to Hound's growl and thinking, "Yep. I'd let a motorcycle club guy hold me hostage too." Just... maybe don't tell your therapist.
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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