One and Only Boxed Set

I dove into this set during a transatlantic flight and emerged three plane meals, one chai latte, and zero sleep later—with a satisfied sigh and a newfound respect for audiobooks as romance delivery systems. The narration trio of Rock Engle, Stephen Dexter, and Lauren Ezzo are the audiobook equivalent of a perfectly cast ensemble: Engle’s gravelly charm suits the alpha-hero energy of *Play by Play*, while Dexter’s smooth cadence breathes life into the wounded-jock charm of *Free Fall*. Ezzo’s versatility shines in *The One*, flitting between fiery wit and tender vulnerability without ever losing momentum. That said, the production hiccup in *Free Fall*—a few abrupt volume spikes during the skydiving scenes—jolted me out of the swoon more than once. Still, the pacing never drags; even the slower emotional beats land because the writing crackles with sharp dialogue and real stakes. If you’re allergic to predictable tropes, Harlow’s knack for subverting expectations (and rewarding readers with bonus epilogues) might just make this your new addiction.