Change on the Fly

Okay, let’s talk about *Change on the Fly* because this audiobook is *almost* perfect—and I mean that as high praise with a tiny asterisk. First, the narration: Alex Kydd and Emma Wilder have *insane* chemistry. Kydd’s Reed is all gravelly charm with just enough rasp to sell the "I’m a reformed bad boy" act, while Wilder’s delivery of the heroine’s internal eyerolls had me laughing out loud during my commute. Their back-and-forth in the early chapters, especially the scene where they rehash a childhood dare gone wrong, is *electric*—the kind of audiobook moment that makes you glance around to see if anyone else heard how good it was. Now, the story: Moore excels at balancing humor and heart. The hockey setting isn’t just window dressing; Reed’s career pressures and the heroine’s struggle to step out of the "shy best friend" shadow feel genuinely tied to the plot. That said, the middle act drags *just* a smidge with one too many "will they/won’t they" detours—like the authors needed to hit a word count before the third-act grovel. And while the steamy scenes are well-written, the fade-to-black transitions might frustrate listeners who prefer more explicit audiobooks. But the payoff? Worth it. The epilogue, narrated with Kydd’s voice cracking just a little during Reed’s grand gesture, is the kind of romantic punch that’ll have you hitting replay. If you love enemies-to-lovers with a side of nostalgia and narrators who *get* the assignment, this is your next listen.