Love It Like You Stole It

Name: Love It Like You Stole It
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.7 (25 reviews)
Author: Ki Brightly

A romance where love fights dirty

Written byKi Brightly

Narrated byAndrew Ladd

Length11h45m

Release dateFebruary 1, 2021

GenreLGBTQ+, Romance

LanguageEnglish

★★★☆★ 3.7 (25 ratings)

Listen Free on Audible

Free with Audible trial. Cancel anytime.

Available Worldwide

Listen Free

Listen Free

Listen to a Sample

Hear Andrew Ladd's narration on Audible.

Play Sample on Audible

Quick Facts

Author	Ki Brightly
Narrator	Andrew Ladd
Runtime	11h45m
Published	February 1, 2021
Rating	★★★☆★ 3.7 / 5 (25 ratings)
Categories	LGBTQ+, Romance
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Ki Brightly’s *Love It Like You Stole It* is a scorching, morally messy queer romance that drips with blue-collar grit and sticky-sweet devotion. Think *The Fast and the Furious* meets *Heartstopper*, if the leads were brooding mechanics with a side of organized crime. Michael Levine’s life is a mess of bad decisions—working off his debt to the mob by stripping down cars, nursing a decade-long crush on his mentor Ben, and pretending he’s not hopelessly in love while Ben’s obliviousness grates on every nerve. The tension isn’t just sexual; it’s the kind that simmers in the silence of a garage at 2 AM, where tools clink and the air smells like gasoline and regret. Brightly’s writing doesn’t flinch from the ugliness of Michael’s choices, but it wraps them in a love story so achingly tender it hurts. Narrator Andrew Ladd turns this into an audiobook that breathes, where every growled curse, every stammered apology, feels like it’s being whispered directly into your ear. The production is tight, with no distracting flourishes—just the raw, pulsing heartbeat of a love story fighting to survive against the odds.

Tags: LGBTQ+ romance audiobookblue-collar love storyslow-burn romancequeer enemies-to-loversaudiobook narrator Andrew Laddgritty romance with heart

Why Listen to Love It Like You Stole It?

Expert narration by Andrew Ladd brings every character and scene to life across 11h45m of immersive audio.
Highly rated at 3.7 stars by 25 listeners.
Free with your Audible trial — keep the audiobook forever even if you cancel.
Perfect for commutes, workouts, and relaxation. Listen anywhere, anytime.

Start Listening Free

Editor's Review ★★★☆★

AudioBook Atlas

Andrew Ladd’s narration is the beating heart of this audiobook—equal parts gruff and tender, with a voice that crackles like a worn-out spark plug. He nails Michael’s defensive bluster, the way he masks vulnerability with sarcasm and the occasional lie, and his Ben is a masterclass in quiet frustration. The chemistry between them feels earned, not forced, and Ladd sells their messy, slow-burn dynamic with a realism that’s rare in romance audiobooks. That said, the pacing drags in the first act, where Brightly lingers too long on Michael’s backstory and the mob’s threats feel repetitive. The story also stumbles when it leans too hard into the ‘bad boy with a heart of gold’ trope, making Michael’s choices feel less like grit and more like cliché by the midpoint. The production is clean, with no awkward pauses or volume jumps, but the abridged ending left me wanting more—like a song cut off mid-refrain. Still, the raw emotional payoff in the final act makes it worth the ride. If you crave romance that’s equal parts dirty and heartfelt, this one’s a winner.

Download: Love It Like You Stole It

Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Free Download on Audible USA

Love It Like You Stole It by Ki Brightly is an immersive listening experience. Performed by Andrew Ladd with a runtime of 11h45m, you can start with a free trial that you can cancel at any time. The audiobook remains yours forever, even if you end the trial.