Book description
Travis Maddox's world runs on adrenaline-fast women, underground gambling, violence. But Abby Abernathy shatters his armor without a fight. This isn't just a sequel; it's the raw, unfiltered truth behind the love story you thought you knew. Jamie McGuire's Walking Disaster delivers exactly what fans craved: Travis's voice, his pain, and the terrifying, beautiful chaos of loving Abby too much.
As an audiobook, it's a masterclass in immersive storytelling. The narrator doesn't just read words-he embodies Travis's grit, his vulnerability, the way his voice tightens when he admits, "Love hard. Fight harder." You hear the clink of dice in backroom games, the tension in his quiet moments with Abby, the weight of his mother's dying words echoing through every decision. The pacing is relentless, matching Travis's own urgency-no filler, just raw, escalating stakes.
McGuire's genius lies in flipping the script. Beautiful Disaster was Abby's reckoning; here, Travis confronts his own demons. We see his protective instincts, his fear of losing her, and the cost of loving someone who challenges his self-destructive path. The audiobook amplifies this-subtle shifts in tone reveal his internal battle, from cocky swagger to desperate remorse. You don't just hear his story; you feel the friction between his hard exterior and the softness Abby unlocks.
And the payoff? Perfect. When Travis finally admits, "I'd burn the world down for you," it lands with the force of a punch. McGuire avoids melodrama, grounding every emotional beat in Travis's voice-rough, real, utterly human. The supporting cast (like the fiercely loyal Maddox brothers) feels lived-in, their dialogue sharp and natural in audio form.
This isn't just a book-it's a revelation. For fans of Beautiful Disaster, it's the missing piece that transforms the romance from a whirlwind into something profound. For new listeners, it's a flawless entry into McGuire's addictive, emotionally charged world. The audiobook's strength is its humanity: no over-the-top theatrics, just a man learning to love without losing himself. And in a genre often defined by surface-level drama, that's rare.
If you loved Abby's journey, you'll devour Travis's. This is the sequel that matters-unflinching, heart-stopping, and utterly unforgettable. Don't just read it; let it pull you in. You'll be reaching for the next chapter before the first one ends.
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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