By His Play by Tracy Lorraine

By His Play

Fake love that feels terrifyingly real

Written byTracy Lorraine
Length11h47m
Release dateJanuary 12, 2026
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.8 (4 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorTracy Lorraine
NarratorStella Hunter, Teddy Hamilton
Runtime11h47m
PublishedJanuary 12, 2026
Rating★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (4 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Sports
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Kieran Callahan isn’t just a charming billionaire and NFL star—he’s the kind of man who makes grocery lists feel like romances. When his childhood best friend, Emma, spins a high-stakes lie to honor her grandmother’s final wish, she doesn’t expect Kieran to play along… or for the performance to blur into something dangerously close to the truth. Their staged engagement forces them into a world of public appearances, family dinners, and late-night confessions where the line between roleplay and reality starts to dissolve like sugar in rainwater. Tracy Lorraine crafts a contemporary romance where the stakes aren’t just emotional—they’re existential, as Emma and Kieran navigate the tension between protecting their hearts and risking everything for a love that feels too real to be fake. The chemistry here crackles; this isn’t a love story built on grand gestures, but on the quiet intimacy of shared memories and the kind of trust that only comes from knowing someone since you were kids. It’s the kind of book that lingers like the aftertaste of your favorite cocktail—sweet, a little intoxicating, and impossible to forget, long after the last page turns.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit it: I started By His Play expecting another run-of-the-mill fake-dating trope, complete with heart-eyes and predictable twists. I ended up emotionally invested in a story that felt fresh, messy, and uncomfortably human. Stella Hunter and Teddy Hamilton’s narration elevates the material from charming to *electric*—Hunter gives Emma a voice that’s equal parts sharp and vulnerable, while Hamilton’s Kieran drips with that infuriating, effortless charisma that makes billionaires believable. Their dynamic isn’t just playful; it’s *alive*, with pauses that crackle with unspoken tension and deliveries that make the dialogue feel like overheard secrets. The production is crisp, with subtle sound design that never distracts but always enhances the mood—think the creak of a porch swing during a pivotal scene or the hum of a limo engine during a fight. If I had one critique, it’s that the mid-book pacing sags in a few spots, particularly during the subplot involving Emma’s family politics, which drags just enough to pull you out of the main romance’s momentum. That said, Lorraine’s strength lies in making every misstep feel purposeful—even the slower moments serve the larger emotional beats. The ending, in particular, lands with a gut-punch sincerity that’s rare in this genre. If you’ve ever wanted to believe that love could be both a game and sacred, this audiobook will have you hooked.

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