On Deck

About This Audiobook

Lisa Suzanne’s *On Deck* isn’t just another sports romance—it’s a heartfelt sprint through second chances and stolen moments, set against the crack of a bat and the hum of a family-owned sports bar. Alexis, waltzing toward her dream wedding, gets an unexpected curveball when her father moves the date up, forcing her to confront what she really wants. When the groom’s best friend—a brooding, baseball-loving contractor with a soft spot for old-school vinyl—slides back into her life, old feelings collide with new questions. Suzanne’s writing pulses with the rhythm of the game, blending the tension of a bases-loaded scenario with the messy, human stuff that happens off the field. It’s a story where the stakes feel as real as a walk-off home run, and the emotional payoff lands harder than a slider at the plate.

The audiobook thrives under Avery Reid’s and Scott Rose’s dual narration, which feels less like a performance and more like eavesdropping on a private conversation. Reid’s Alexis is all sharp edges and vulnerability, her voice cracking just enough to sell the internal panic of a bride-to-be suddenly unsure. Rose, meanwhile, nails the gruff, endearing charm of the love interest—his gravelly tone turns even the most cliché sports bar banter into something swoon-worthy. The contrast between their styles keeps the pacing tight, mirroring the back-and-forth energy of a live game.