A King to be Loved

Name: A King to be Loved
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Rating: 4.7 (54 reviews)
Author: Brea Alepoú

Love, war, and shapeshifting romance

Written byBrea Alepoú

Narrated byJohn Solo

Length7h45m

Release dateJune 4, 2024

GenreLGBTQ+, Romance, Fantasy

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.7 (54 ratings)

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Author	Brea Alepoú
Narrator	John Solo
Runtime	7h45m
Published	June 4, 2024
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (54 ratings)
Categories	LGBTQ+, Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

This audiobook is a sensory overload in the best way—think *King Lear* meets a werewolf romance, with a Greek chorus of snarky familiars. The story follows Titos, a reluctant wolf-prince who’s spent his life putting out fires (literally and metaphorically) for his chaotic territory, only to realize he’s been too busy fighting to ever *live*. Alepoú’s worldbuilding is rich but never bloated, threading together folklore, political intrigue, and the messy, bodily reality of pack life. The romance isn’t just a subplot; it’s the fire that forces Titos to confront what he’s willing to burn down—and who he’s willing to *become* to protect.

John Solo’s narration is the secret sauce here. His voice shifts seamlessly between Titos’ exhausted nobility, the gravelly gruffness of his grizzled advisors, and the breathless, almost feral energy of his mates—no small feat in a story this emotionally charged. It’s not just about performance; Solo *anchors* the audiobook’s tonal whiplash, making the supernatural feel tangible and the romance feel earned. If you’ve ever wanted a werewolf king who sighs more than he howls, this is your next obsession.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I went into this expecting a standard shifter romance and came out the other side questioning why I’d ever settled for less. Solo’s narration alone elevated the material; his Titos isn’t just a prince—he’s a man on the brink of a breakdown, and you *hear* it in every exhausted pause, every clipped word. The story’s strength lies in its refusal to romanticize pack life: Titos’ territory is a powder keg of factions, his friends are constantly bleeding, and the “happily ever after” isn’t guaranteed—it’s fought for, inch by bloody inch. That said, the pacing stumbles in the middle third, where the political maneuvering drags just enough to make you long for the next steamy interlude. And while I loved the dual-love-interest setup, the second mate’s introduction felt rushed, as if the narrator (whom I suspect is only human) was running out of steam. Still, Solo’s dedication to nailing the emotional beats—especially in a sequence where Titos has to choose between two versions of his future—made up for it. By the final act, I was clutching my phone like a lifeline, willing the story to keep going. A rare audiobook that left me *hungry* for more.

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