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Mollie Stark
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Jason Clarke
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By:
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Brit Benson
About this listen
This temptation is my punishment.
His redemption is my penance. Jonah Hendrix is the bad boy of the music industry.
As lead guitarist of The Hometown Heartless, negative press follows him like a scorned lover.
And even his fans fuel the flames of his torched reputation.
Despite his permanent residence in the media, he’s never been on my radar.
Not until my boss comes to me with a proposition:
Join The Hometown Heartless on tour to redeem Jonah in the public eye, and finally get the promotion I’ve been working toward.
I’m not a PR specialist, and it’s not my career ambition, but I’m determined to see this job through.
As long as I treat the surly rock star like a brand, I’ll succeed in rehabbing his reputation and survive the tour with my sanity intact.
The problem?
Jonah and I have more in common than either of us realized.
And that desire for connection?
It’s proving to be irresistible.
FWAR is Jonah's book.
It is the third standalone in The Hometown Heartless series and contains a crossover character from The Next Life series.
This book DOES contain spoilers for The Next Life duet and The Hometown Heartless series.
While it is not necessary to listen to any of the previous books, listening to them will enhance your appreciation of this story as well as provide a better understanding of the depth of the character dynamics, personalities, and backstories.
For clarification, FWAR takes place chronologically as the next story in both The Hometown Heartless series and The Next Life series.
Title, Cover, and Blurb reveal in January.
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I REALLY ENJOYED THIS NHL ROMANCE
- By 🔹🔸🔹🔸CAROLYN 🔹🔸🔹🔸 on 04-27-24
By: Ava Harrison
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Bite the Ice
- A Lakeshore U Prequel Story
- By: L.A. Cotton
- Narrated by: Stella Hunter, Evan Parker
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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When Ella Henshaw agrees to attend the annual Bite the Ice party at Laker House with her best friend, she knows it's a bad idea. Especially, since it’s a hockey party, and she swore off hockey players a long time ago. Enter Connor Morgan. Handsome. Confident. With enough persistence to wear down even the most stubborn heart, he’s determined to win over the girl he hurt in freshman year.
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This prequel has me hooked!
- By Bee 🐝 on 05-07-24
By: L.A. Cotton
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Nothing Feels Better
- Better Love, Book 3
- By: Brit Benson
- Narrated by: Kelli Tager, Noah B. Perez
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Jesse Hernandez has infiltrated my life, and if I’m not careful, we will all be in tatters when he leaves.
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Beautiful Cover,Amazing Narrators,Talented Writing
- By Sabrina (@romance.and.raindrops) on 05-03-23
By: Brit Benson
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The love of my next life (French Edition)
- Next Life, Vol. 1
- By: Brit Benson
- Narrated by: Sandie Chaton, Abel Goehrs
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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J’ai apaisé ses démons. Il a créé les miens. Lennon Washington a toujours suivi les règles. Fille modèle, étudiante brillante, amie loyale. Elle pensait avoir tout sous contrôle et tout prévu. Tout, sauf lui. Macon Davis. Le frère de sa meilleure amie. Son tourmenteur. La personne qu’elle détestait le plus… Jusqu’à ce qu’elle le voie réellement. Et quand ce moment arrive, c’est à la fois la meilleure et la pire chose qui lui soit arrivée. Il est tout ce qu’elle devrait fuir : dangereux, brisé, irrésistible. Passion. Colère. Amour. Douleur.
By: Brit Benson
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Shattered Dreams
- A Small Town, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Romance (Dream Series)
- By: Natasha Madison
- Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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It was supposed to be a regular day out. Three couples celebrating the last days of summer. When tragedy struck. I thought I was going to marry her. Instead, I was burying her. I blamed the world for my pain. I buried it all. I became a man I didn’t even recognize.
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Angsty Entertainment
- By Paige on 10-24-24
By: Natasha Madison
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The Price of a Promise
- The Bad Boys of Wall Street, Book 1
- By: Ember Leigh
- Narrated by: Jeremy York, Jill Smith
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Axel Fairchild is the eternal outsider, both in his elite MBA program and in the world of NYC finance. Powering through on charm, swagger, and smarts has always worked for him—and it’s poised to pay off in a big way as he prepares to launch his very own finance business with his brothers after graduation. There’s only one thing left on his to-do list: prying the love of his life, Cora Margulis, away from her controlling and manipulative family.
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Loved it!
- By Nayeli Gonzalez on 10-27-24
By: Ember Leigh
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Take Me I'm Yours
- By: Lili Valente
- Narrated by: Ryan West, Lili Valente
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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I'm not supposed to want my ex-boyfriend's dad. But after one scorching night last summer with a sexy, older man who instinctively knew how much I wanted to be called his “good girl," I can't stop thinking about him. Of course, back then, I had no idea who Gideon was. Still, we both agreed that one night was our only night. Our lives were too complicated for anything more, no matter how much I craved it. Then our paths collide again at my ex’s fundraiser. That’s where I learn the truth about who Gideon really is.
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Steamy sweet
- By Katie on 03-05-25
By: Lili Valente
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Dublin Rogue
- A Dark Mafia Romance (Emerald Isle Mafia Series, Book 1)
- By: Jenn Madore, Carolina Mac
- Narrated by: Mia Madison, Joe Arden
- Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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My name is Madelaine Moneta and I am a survivor. I fought my way up from the streets of Chicago to claim a spot at one of the top-tier criminal defense practices in the city, but when the looming shadow of the local mob threatens to engulf the firm, I make a life-altering decision. Carrying my mother’s ashes, I escape to Ireland, intent on starting anew in my mother’s homeland.
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3.5 STAR OK PLOT WITH GREAT NARRATION
- By 🔹🔸🔹🔸CAROLYN 🔹🔸🔹🔸 on 03-19-25
By: Jenn Madore, and others
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Coach
- By: Devney Perry
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Football star. Single dad. And once, a long time ago, mine. I’ve spent the better part of a decade forgetting Ford Ellis. If he had just stayed away from Montana, I might have erased the memory of his striking blue eyes and rugged smile forever. Avoiding him was easy when the only place I saw his face was on ESPN—and a remote control could fix that problem.
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FMC is pathetic
- By Tanisha on 06-22-23
By: Devney Perry
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Never Stop
- By: Addie Renee
- Narrated by: Leon Knightley, Lauren Beck
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
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I always knew monsters were real—I lived with one, and he shared my last name. Liam made it his mission to ruin my life single-handedly. He did all he could to prove me wrong when I thought I was unbreakable. And he finally did.
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emotional rollercoaster
- By Nelliesbooknook on 05-14-25
By: Addie Renee
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Reckless Obsession
- A Standalone Mafia Romance (Astoria Royals Standalone, Book 1)
- By: Deborah Garland
- Narrated by: Stella Hunter, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Unhinged. Charming. Dangerous. The brother of the man I’m prosecuting and now my stalker. I didn’t know Eoghan O’Rourke was a lawyer for the Irish Mob when I tried to put his brother in jail. And I shouldn’t have gotten drunk and yelled at him. I certainly shouldn’t have gone home with him. But I needed to get rid of my V-Card and a gorgeous mafia man who would never fall for a curvy womanlike me is the perfect one and done. Boy, was I wrong. Eoghan turns obsessed, jealous, and unhinged. I’m a prosecutor. He’s a criminal. We have nothing in common.
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Ten ⭐️!!!!
- By Celeste on 05-21-25
By: Deborah Garland
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Sticks and Stones
- Shadow Valley U, Book 1
- By: S. Massery, SJ Sylvis
- Narrated by: Alex Kydd, Kiera Stevens
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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Sticks and stones may break our bones…Hockey is my life. After Wren Davis puts my dreams of the NHL in jeopardy, I vow to make her life hell if she ever comes near me again. But she’s my best friend’s foster sister, and even though they don’t live together anymore, their bond is still tight, which makes avoiding each other extra difficult.
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Sooo good!!
- By Judy Portelles on 01-30-24
By: S. Massery, and others
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Lethal Vows
- A Lethal Vows Standalone
- By: Kia Carrington-Russell, T.L. Smith
- Narrated by: Lilly Drake, Aiden Snow
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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He thought I was his—that's what his emails indicated. He thought that because our families signed on the dotted line many years ago, it was a done deal. But I ran away from that life for a reason. Little did I know, he would find me. And he wasn't going to take no for an answer. Crue wanted me to be his wife. And all I wanted was him in my bed.
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Rya and Crue
- By Vicki on 06-09-24
By: Kia Carrington-Russell, and others
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Pity Parade
- Pity Series, Book 4
- By: Whitney Dineen
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Desiree Ketchum
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
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Trina Rockwell here. You know, your favorite TV host from Midwestern Matchmaker? While I've been setting up Midwestern singles for seven years, I've not had any luck finding myself a guy. My last great encounter was a year ago when I bid on a date with billionaire Heath Fox at a charity auction. But then, after a great date and an even better good night kiss, Heath told me he wasn't looking for a relationship. Super. Now that Midwestern Matchmaker has been cancelled, my producer has got it into his head to do a new show where I'm the one who finds love.
By: Whitney Dineen
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I’m not sure how I’m supposed to find the words that will do this absolute treasure that is Jonah and Claire’s story justice??
Brit. Brit. Brit. You have just completely outdid yourself. Any and every expectation I could’ve had was exceeded times infinity leaving me with the cruelest of hangovers.
My eyes are burning with tears writing this review. Their story was more heartbreakingly beautiful than words could say! Brit had me in my feelings DEEP. Pain, goosebumps, tingles, blood boiling rage, devastation, anxiousness, happiness…I mean the whole gamut. I was CONSUMED. What was eating? Sleeping? I needed this story like I needed air and until I finished everything could wait.
The heaviness these two carried in their heart. The daily inescapable agony that plagued them. Prologue in, I was in tears. I knew Brit would make it hurt before she made it better. When I say, she made them WORK for that HEA. Honestly, she had me worried at times. The verbal eviseration Jonah and Claire expressed toward each other had me in serious doubt these two enemies would become lovers. Cause d@mn, the verbal quips had me feeling secondhand hits. These two were cutting down to the bone. But, they also challenged each other in ways neither were expecting. While many, even men would cower, Claire stayed on Jonah’s neck and it was exactly what he needed. She was not playing any games. My goodness, the way she protected him so vehemently, even from himself. Jonah saw Claire, he saw in her a way no one else did and being seen was something Claire hadn’t prepared for. And Jonah…phew swoony Jonah, oh I was not ready for. Angry Jonah. Filthy mouthed, panty meltingly hot Jonah. Yes. But, irrefutably and irrevocably in love Jonah took me out. These two turned each other’s worlds completely off axis.
I knew both Claire and Jonah harbored a world of pain. But, I had no earthly idea what all that encompassed. Learning what I did shattered my heart. They each dealt with their pain in destructive ways. Jonah was dealt a terribly tragic hand from birth. My heart ached for him so bad and raged in anger on his behalf. I couldn’t hate Claire, even though she may have pissed me all the way off the last time, though I hated what the consequences of her actions caused, my heart knew there was more I needed to learn.
There is truly something so special about a redemption story. The struggle, the suffering, the fear of not overcoming. Watching both Jonah and Claire conquer their battles individually and together was electrifying to witness. It’s not about forgiveness from others but forgiveness for yourself. It’s about being better not just for other people but yourself as well. Brit writes characters that are humanly flawed. Messy. Even sometimes a bit toxic. So perfectly imperfect. Even if you cannot relate to their struggle, you sympathize wholeheartedly. These two never gave themselves the grace. They were their own worst enemy and harshest critic. Their growth was impeccable. In For Wrath and Redemption, I watched as two people who never felt deserving be reminded that they were worthy of everything this world had to offer and rewarded with a love unlike any they could’ve dreamed of. And that epilogue??? Oh my heart wept, it was so beautiful.
Jason Clarke and Mollie Stark brought this beauty to life in the most breathtaking fashion. There isn’t a world in which Jason could ever disappoint. But, the way he was amplifying the emotions…the crying, the choking up, the overwhelming happiness, the angst, every single emotion Jonah exhibited, Jason intensified. This is my first Mollie Stark book but my goodness what a match made in audio heaven because she too made the emotions all too real. Claire’s internal conflict, her hurt, Mollie embodied every essential element that was Claire. Brit’s words in combination with Jason and Mollie: indisputably flawless. To say their performance put me in my feelings is putting it mildly.
“𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦, 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦?”
“𝙔𝙚𝙨. 𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚?”
“𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘭𝘺. 𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘭𝘺.”
A Beautiful Redemption!
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10 stars
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I've listened to quite a bit of Jason's narrations. He always knocks it out of the park. He had me in tears in the prologue...the freaking prologue!! 😂 that wasn't the first or last time. All I'm going to say is Chapter 23 🫠 iykyk 😏
100% will listen to Jason Clarke again, duh 🤗
100% will be keeping an eye out for more of Mollie's narrations 🥰
Jason Clarke & Mollie Stark duet narration
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Brit introduced us to Claire Davis in the Next Life Duet, she became the villain in Macon & Lennons love story for so many but I've had a soft spot. The saying "hurt people hurt people" is the overarching theme as Brit slowly unravels Claire's layers.
Jonah Hendrix has been waiting in the wings for his moment with the Hometown Heartless crew. I think it's safe to say the prologue will destroy you. And slowly Brit starts to put pieces back together, until she rips you apart again, and again and again. And I loved every single second of it.
Claire is determined to do the job she was hired for, making Jonah Hendrix a media darling. And the way Claire sets to work, she knows what she is doing. Jonah on the other hand is resistant (shocking) and takes some serious time to get on board.
The way these two see into each other's darkest places is beautiful, terrifying and beyond what either can comprehend or handle.
Mollie and Jason tackled every single word and elevated this story in a way I didn't know was possible...mostly because it was perfect when I read the ebook.
Hurt people, hurt people
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Redemption
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Brit Benson could write a bunch of random words on a napkin, and I would rush to read it, but I admit I was nervous about starting this book. For anyone who has read the Next Life or Hometown Heartless books, you know these two characters haven't made the best first impressions. I knew this book would be frustrating and emotional, and I was also a little hesitant to give Claire a chance (ifykyk). But I trusted Brit and I am so unbelievably happy I did.
This story is raw and angsty and written so beautifully. The emotions that are pulled from these characters are palpable, from heartbreak to happiness and (literally) everything in between. From the outside, Jonah is the troubled bad boy who doesn't give a f**k, but on this inside? He's broken and lonely and just wants to be loved. And as much as I didn't want to admit it, Claire is the best thing that could have happened to him. I truly don't think either of these characters could fit with anyone else, and their fractured pieces fit seamlessly together. Do I love her now? No. But I understand her a little more, and if you have ever heard me talk about this character knowing that I can say that shows just how incredible of a writer Brit Benson is. She created literal magic with this story and I was blown away by how much I loved it.
I went back and listened to the audio after finishing the ebook, and I couldn't have asked for better narrators. Jason Clark, as always, was exceptional as Jonah, seamlessly bouncing between his different moods and emotions. Mollie Stark is a new to me narrator and I absolutely loved her portrayal of Claire. She brought out the sass and sensitive in equal measure, and together these two were absolutely perfect for the story.
Angsty and Addicting
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For Wrath and Redemption by Brit Benson
Can be stand-alone
1st person dual POV
Spice: 2/3🔥
I don’t even think I am able to put into words how much I loved this. This book hit me in every single one of the feels. What a roller coaster. I laughed, I cried, and at one point I yelled at Brit for putting me through all this turmoil. This book is beautiful in every way and anyone who doesn’t read it is severely missing out. It is cast PERFECTLY.
What you’ll find:
- he’s a famous rockstar
- she’s his new PR manager who is also dating his dad
- forced proximity
- addiction
- check triggers
Amazing audiobook
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Claire was hired to be Jonah’s “babysitter”, helping keep him on the right path until the end of the tour. That was supposed to be it. But what neither of them expected? The undeniable pull between them. They had every reason to stay away, yet in the wreckage of their pasts, they found something real. They saw each other. And watching them fight for something they never thought they deserved? Breathtaking. (Even if Jonah fought it every step of the way.)
This book is devastatingly beautiful, with writing that cuts deep and heals all at once. This story was one heck of a rollercoaster. It was an angsty, emotional journey. With characters who hurt and heal together, and a love story that feels like redemption itself.
And if you want to intensify the entire experience, do yourself a favor and grab the audio. Jason Clarke and Mollie Stark were absolutely brilliant with their performance. I don’t know what mesmerized me more: Jason’s delivery of Jonah’s rage, heartbreak, and sweet, slow fall into love or the way Mollie completely transformed one of the most hated characters into someone so vulnerable and real. And those snarky lines? Absolute perfection.
Jonah & Claire
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Their chemistry is explosive—not just in the romantic sense, but in the way they push each other’s buttons, break down each other’s walls, and slowly unravel everything they thought they knew about themselves. As they confront their pasts and personal demons, their journey evolves from animosity to a profound and healing connection.
And let’s talk about the writing. Brit Benson has this unreal ability to make you feel everything—like, not just surface-level emotions, but deep-in-your-bones, can’t-breathe-right kind of feelings. For Wrath and Redemption isn’t just a story; it’s a full-body experience. Her writing is raw, poetic, and completely immersive. It hits you hard.
One thing that stands out about Brit’s writing is how she doesn’t hold back. She lets her characters be messy, flawed, and painfully real. Jonah isn’t just your typical brooding rockstar—he’s angry, self-destructive, and so wounded that it physically hurts to read his chapters. And Claire? She’s strong, yes, but Brit writes her in a way that makes her real, not some overdone "strong heroine". She’s been hurt. She’s stubborn. She feels things deeply, and Brit lets us sit in that discomfort with her.
And then there’s the angst. Oh my God, the angst. Brit masters the slow burn. The tension, the stolen glances, the words left unsaid—it all builds until you’re practically begging for relief. But she doesn’t give it to you easily. No, she makes you earn it. And when the emotional payoff finally comes? It’s devastating in the best way.
This audiobook wrecked me—in the best way possible. I’m already a sucker for emotionally intense romances, but hearing Jonah and Claire’s story brought to life by Mollie Stark and Jason Clarke took it to a whole new level.
Mollie’s narration wasn’t just good—it was breathtaking. She was Claire Davis in every way that mattered. From the very first line, she pulled me into Claire’s world, making me feel every ounce of her strength, vulnerability, and pain.
What I loved most about her performance was the emotional depth she brought to Claire. Claire is a complex character—guarded but deeply feeling, stubborn yet incredibly fragile—and Mollie captured all of that flawlessly.
Her voice had this quiet resilience that made Claire’s moments of defiance feel powerful, and when Claire started to break down? God. You could hear the cracks forming in her voice, the slight quiver when emotions overwhelmed her. It was heartbreaking in the best way.
When Claire was frustrated with Jonah, Mollie’s tone would sharpen just enough to show her anger, but there was always this undercurrent of something deeper—something she wasn’t ready to admit. And when she did let herself be vulnerable? I had actual chills.
Jason’s performance as Jonah Hendrix completely wrecked me. He didn’t just read Jonah—he became him. Every line was delivered with such raw intensity that I felt like I was inside Jonah’s head, drowning in his pain, anger, and longing.
What sets Jason apart is the way he layers emotion into every word. Jonah isn’t just a brooding, self-destructive rockstar—he’s deeply wounded, and Jason brings out every nuance of that. His voice is deep, gravelly, and packed with unspoken emotion. When Jonah lashes out, you hear the frustration simmering beneath the surface.
When he’s vulnerable, Jason’s voice softens just enough to break your heart. There were moments when he let out these subtle, broken exhales that just gutted me. The way he growls Jonah’s possessive lines? The slight catch in his voice when Jonah is on the verge of breaking? I felt everything.
But what truly made this audiobook for me? The tension, the arguments, the longing—it all felt so alive. It’s a book that hurts before it heals. There were moments I had to pause just to breathe because the chemistry was that intense. By the end, I wasn’t just listening to the story—I was feeling every moment of heartbreak, passion, healing, redemption, and choosing someone even when it’s hard. If you’re an audiobook lover, do yourself a favor and experience this one in audio. It’s not just a book—it’s a performance, and it’s absolutely unforgettable.
This is a book that hurts, before it heals! Best rockstar series hands down!
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I know I say it with every new release, but I think this one is my new favorite.
When Brit first told us she was going to write Claire's redemption story, I never in my wildest imagination would have guessed it would be with Jonah.
But the more I thought about it, I thought that Jonah would be the perfect person to give Claire a run for her money. And that he did.
I've always been a sucker for an enemies to lovers story, we know this.
But this one was truly just top freaking notch.
The angst, the banter, the hate....all perfection truly.
We all know Claire's background and everything that happened in her past. But being able to finally hear her feelings about everything really helped me understand her as a character. She isn't a bad person, she just acted poorly. (I know, I can't believe I'm saying it either!) And what's crazier, is that by the end of the story, Claire became quite possibly, one of my favorite heroines. (I KNOW! WILD RIGHT??) I truly believe that Brit is the only human that could successfully do that.
Jonah...Sweet baby Jonah.
He's a mess, we know that.
But learning why he's truly such a mess is just so painful.
He really didn't have a chance at a normal life and I'm so thankful that Claire was there to give him the tough love that he needed.
Jonah and Claire truly did deserve each other and in the end, were perfect together.
I fear, along with Brit, I am now a Claire apologist.
Also, you know Taylor Swift lyric that says "she puts narcotics into all of her songs...", well, I'm pretty sure that's what Brit does, because each release is better than the last, and I fall more and more in love with her words.
Brit, I love you, endlessly.
Thank you for always allowing me to help with these masterpieces.
Shout out to Mollie and Jason for knocking this out of the park! You both did an incredible job!! Thank you for bringing Claire and Jonah to life!!
Amazeballs
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