Bucked Off: A Fake Fiance Romance by Kim Loraine

Bucked Off: A Fake Fiance Romance

Small-town lies, big-hearted cowboys

Written byKim Loraine
Length5h10m
Release dateJune 30, 2020
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (6 ratings)

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AuthorKim Loraine
NarratorStella Hunter, Aaron Shedlock
Runtime5h10m
PublishedJune 30, 2020
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (6 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Westerns
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Confession: I rolled my eyes at the premise of *Bucked Off*—a city-slicker cowgirl faking an engagement to save her ranch—until Stella Hunter’s razor-sharp narration yanked me into the saddle. Kim Loraine’s writing isn’t just witty; it’s *alive* with the kind of dry, Texas-sized humor that makes small-town drama feel intimate, not cliché. The premise might scream “tropes on parade,” but the execution is pure gold: our heroine, a no-nonsense ranch heiress with a flair for theatrics, spins a web of lies so tangled even *she* can’t escape. The fake fiancé twist? Deliciously toxic, with enough chemistry to set prairie grass ablaze. And let’s talk pacing: this isn’t a slow-burn romance—it’s a roaring campfire tale, spitting embers of banter and heartache in equal measure. Hunter’s voice crackles with mischief and grit, while Aaron Shedlock’s gravelly cowboy drawl lends the perfect counterpoint to her razor’s edge. Together, they turn what could’ve been a fluffy romp into a full-on character showcase.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit, I was skeptical about a fake-fiancé premise—I’ve heard the setup a thousand times. But *Bucked Off* sneaks past those defenses by refusing to take itself too seriously. Stella Hunter’s narration is the secret weapon here: she nails the heroine’s sharp wit with a velvety Southern lilt, making every snarky retort feel like an inside joke. Aaron Shedlock’s turn as the rugged, reluctantly smitten ex-bull rider is even better—his voice drips with the kind of warmth that makes you want to hear more even when his character is being stubborn. The production is crisp, with just enough ambient sound (think creaking porch swings and distant cattle lowing) to ground you in the Texas landscape without drowning the story. That said, the second-act conflict felt a bit rushed—some emotional beats landed like a bull rider trying to dismount too early. And while Hunter’s pacing is electric, Shedlock’s occasional flatline delivery in quieter scenes pulls you out of the moment. Still, these are minor quibbles. The chemistry between the leads is undeniable, the banter razor-sharp, and the payoff—when it hits—feels like a standing ovation. If you crave romance that’s equal parts sass and sincerity, with a side of cowboy charm, saddle up.

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