Bad Liar

I’ll admit it: I rolled my eyes at the ‘arrogant billionaire’ premise—until Andi Arndt’s first line delivery. Her heroine doesn’t just *tell* Reed Rivers to shove his charm; she *drips* disdain, and suddenly, this trope feels fresh. Jacob Morgan’s Reed is the perfect foil: all velvet-smooth arrogance with just enough vulnerability peeking through to make you wonder if he’s *actually* the bad guy here. Their chemistry is electric, but what surprised me was how *funny* this audiobook is. Rowe’s dialogue is packed with zingers that land harder in audio, especially when Arndt delivers a cutting remark with perfect timing. That said, the middle act drags slightly—too many boardroom showdowns that start to blend together, and a subplot involving a rival feels undercooked. But the narration saves it. Morgan’s ability to pivot from smarmy to sincere in a heartbeat sells Reed’s redemption arc, and Arndt’s performance in the *ahem* steamier scenes is so charged, you’ll forget you’re listening in public. The production is clean, with no distracting edits, though I’d have loved a touch more atmospheric music during the high-emotion scenes to heighten the stakes. Still, this is a masterclass in how narration can elevate a romance from ‘good’ to ‘addictive.’ If you love enemies-to-lovers with bite and a heroine who gives as good as she gets, this is your next binge-listen—just maybe not on your commute.