Beck and Call

I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at the premise—another rich guy falls for the ‘regular girl’ trope? But *Beck and Call* won me over by subverting expectations at every turn. The hero, Beck, isn’t just wealthy; he’s *obnoxiously* competent, the kind of guy who turns a diner napkin into a business plan mid-conversation, and Chris Chambers nails that effortless arrogance. But here’s the twist: the heroine, Callie, isn’t impressed. Loretta Rawlins’ narration makes her eye-rolls *audible*, and their verbal sparring feels like a contact sport. I loved how Carrillo balances the romance with Callie’s real-world struggles—her kid’s school issues, her financial stress—which keeps the stakes high even when the sexual tension is off the charts. That said, the pacing stumbles slightly in the middle. The conflict around Beck’s secret (which, let’s be honest, isn’t *that* secret to the reader) drags a beat too long, and I wished for more scenes of Callie’s life outside the diner to deepen her character. The production quality is flawless, though—no awkward edits or volume jumps—and the narrators’ chemistry sells even the cheesiest lines. My favorite moment? A late-night diner scene where Beck, mid-flirt, gets shut down by Callie’s kid asking for ketchup. It’s small, but it’s *real*, and that’s what makes this audiobook stand out in a crowded genre. If you’re tired of billionaire romances where the heroine’s only personality trait is ‘stubborn,’ give this one a listen. Just be warned: you’ll crave diner coffee by the end.