All the Way by Kendall Ryan

All the Way

Fake dating meets hockey’s bad-boy charm

Written byKendall Ryan
Length6h01m
Release dateSeptember 24, 2019
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (11,434 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorKendall Ryan
NarratorJason Clarke, Erin Mallon
Runtime6h01m
PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (11,434 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Sports
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

*All the Way* isn’t just another friends-to-lovers romance—it’s a masterclass in turning awkward vulnerability into sizzling chemistry. Kendall Ryan flips the script by making her heroine the one who needs a dating coach, not the other way around, and the setup feels refreshingly real. Owen Parrish, the pro hockey player best friend, isn’t your typical alpha; he’s equal parts teasing jock and unexpected softie, and the push-pull between his confidence and her insecurities crackles with authenticity. The audiobook elevates this with a dual-narrator dynamic that’s pure magic: Jason Clarke’s gravelly, amused tone for Owen makes every smirk audible, while Erin Mallon’s delivery for the heroine nails the mix of self-deprecation and slow-burning defiance.

What sets this apart is the pacing—Ryan balances steamy banter with genuine emotional beats, avoiding the trap of making the fake-dating trope feel rushed. The hockey backdrop isn’t just window dressing; it’s woven into the tension, from locker-room teasing to the pressure of public scrutiny. And the narration? Clarke and Mallon don’t just read; they *perform*, with timing so sharp you’ll rewind scenes just to hear Owen’s smirk or her exasperated groan. If you’re tired of romance heroes who are all brood and no humor, or heroines who magically shed their insecurities by chapter three, this is your antidote.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at first when I heard ‘fake dating with a hockey player’—how many times can we revisit this trope? But *All the Way* won me over in the first 20 minutes, and it’s all thanks to the narration and Ryan’s knack for dialogue that *sounds* like real people. Jason Clarke’s Owen is a revelation: he delivers lines like ‘You’re adorable when you’re flustered’ with just the right mix of arrogance and affection, making you believe this guy could actually be a best friend *and* a love interest. Erin Mallon, meanwhile, sells the heroine’s nerves without making her seem weak—her laugh sounds genuine, her frustration palpable. It’s a rare dual narration where both performers feel like they’re in the same scene, not just taking turns. The story’s strength lies in its refusal to gloss over the messiness of modern dating. The heroine’s anxiety isn’t cured by a makeover or a pep talk; it’s a slow unraveling, and Owen’s support feels earned, not instantaneous. That said, the middle act drags slightly with repetitive ‘will they/won’t they’ moments—Ryan could’ve trimmed a few hockey-game interludes without losing the stakes. And while the steamy scenes are well-narrated (Clarke’s growl is *chef’s kiss*), the abrupt shift from banter to bedroom might feel jarring if you prefer slower burns. Still, the production quality is flawless—no awkward edits, no volume inconsistencies—just two narrators at the top of their game selling a romance that’s equal parts sweet, sexy, and snort-laugh funny. If you’ve ever swiped left out of sheer panic, this one’s for you.

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