Game On by Riley Hart

Game On

When the wrong choice feels absolutely right

Written byRiley Hart
Narrated byMichael Dean
Length8h30m
Release dateNovember 1, 2019
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (289 ratings)

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AuthorRiley Hart
NarratorMichael Dean
Runtime8h30m
PublishedNovember 1, 2019
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (289 ratings)
CategoriesLGBTQ+, Literature & Fiction, Romance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Carter Dawson has spent years treating love like a vending machine—just insert charm, press a button, and out pops satisfaction. But Sawyer Burke is the one thing Carter can’t just buy, charm, or outrun. Sawyer’s the kind of man who calls out entitlement without hesitation, who values respect over flash, and whose quiet confidence makes Carter’s usual playbook look like a child’s toy. Their dynamic is electric: one man’s unshakable cockiness versus another’s unapologetic integrity. The tension isn’t manufactured; it’s the kind that builds in a room when someone finally calls your bluff—and you realize you might not have the cards you thought you did.

Hart’s storytelling thrives on contrasts, and Carter and Sawyer are the perfect foil pair. The novel’s strength lies in its refusal to soften edges—Carter’s growth isn’t about shedding his arrogance, but learning its limits. Sawyer’s role isn’t to tame him; it’s to make him question whether he even wants to be tamed. The result is a romance that feels earned, messy, and refreshingly devoid of easy resolutions. If you crave stories where emotional stakes feel as high as the physical ones, this is your next addiction.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Michael Dean’s narration is a masterclass in vocal versatility. He nails Carter’s smug swagger—every smirk, eye roll, and cutting remark drips with effortless arrogance—while balancing Sawyer’s grounded, measured tones with palpable authority. The shift between their registers is so seamless you’ll forget it’s the same voice. Dean also excels at conveying subtext; a single pause or shift in delivery can flip a line from flirtatious to confrontational, adding layers to scenes that read flat on the page. The audiobook’s pacing is tight, though the final third rushes slightly, glossing over some emotional beats that deserved more breathing room. Hart’s dialogue crackles with wit, but a few secondary characters veer into caricature, particularly the flamboyant love interest whose one-note persona undercuts the otherwise grounded dynamic. Still, these are minor quibbles in an otherwise stellar production. If you’re a fan of slow-burn romances where the real conflict isn’t just the inevitable HEA, but the messy, human transformation leading up to it, this audiobook will wreck you—in the best way.

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