Checking It Twice by Kendall Ryan

Checking It Twice

Fake dating tightens up the holidays

Written byKendall Ryan
Length7h56m
Release dateNovember 25, 2025
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.6 (4 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorKendall Ryan
NarratorGrayson Owens, Rose Dioro
Runtime7h56m
PublishedNovember 25, 2025
Rating★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (4 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Romantic Comedy, Sports
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Kendall Ryan delivers a fizzy, festive romantic comedy with *Checking It Twice*, a holiday merges-both-their-lives rom-com set against the glitter of a professional hockey season’s Christmas break. The premise alone—forced proximity, family obligations, and a fake-relationship contract—could feel stale, but Ryan spins it fresh with sharp banter and enough clever role reversals to keep the plot from sliding into cliché. The chemistry is immediate, the stakes are personal (think career reputations versus holiday wishes), and the secondary characters, especially a snarky best friend and a hockey dad who won’t stop meddling, add layers without stealing the spotlight. It’s the kind of book that hooks listeners fast and doesn’t release them until the final puck drops. What makes this audiobook a standout is its lively narration duo: Grayson Owens dons a gruff, self-deprecating charm as the hockey player, giving his lines a dry, slow-burn warmth, while Rose Dioro’s flawless comedic timing lights up every fake-out and flirtation. Their chemistry is audible, as if they’ve been sharing scenes for years. The production team amplifies the energy with subtle stingers—jingle bells, arena ambience—and the pacing is brisk, ensuring even the more outlandish holiday logistics never drag. It’s a rom-com that feels like a celebration, not a chore.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I approached *Checking It Twice* expecting another low-stakes holiday rom-com, but Kendall Ryan and her crackerjack narrators quickly flipped my expectations. Grayson Owens’ performance as Jace, the cynical hockey player tricked into a fake relationship, is a masterclass in understatement—he nails the moments when Jace’s gruff exterior cracks to reveal a guy just trying to please his dying father. Meanwhile, Rose Dioro’s delivery of Savannah, the whip-smart event planner playing the part, is electric; she turns every sarcastic retort into a verbal knockout punch. The sound mix is crisp, with just enough ambient bustle to place you courtside, but never loud enough to drown out the snappy dialogue. That said, the plot’s reliance on last-minute revelations felt a tad convenient, especially toward the end. And while I loved Savannah’s career ambition, the rushed resolution with her ex-boss undercut the emotional payoff slightly. Still, the storytelling is so engaging that the small hiccups fade fast��like a missed shot in overtime, you’re too busy celebrating the win to dwell on the whiff. Bottom line: if you crave a holiday rom-com with bite, heart, and narration tight enough to drop the gloves for, this one’s a hat trick.

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