Protecting Sam

About This Audiobook

Abbie Zanders delivers a tightly wound romantic suspense that never lets its foot off the gas. Sam and Ethan’s chemistry crackles from the first page, but the tension isn’t just about their connection—it’s about the shadow of a past stalker lurking in every quiet moment. Zanders crafts a plot that feels relentless yet intimate, blending the heat of a new romance with the cold dread of real-world danger. The world feels lived-in; even the small-town details ground what could otherwise be an overheated thriller. This isn’t a romance where danger is a plot device—it’s a romance where danger is the constant companion, and that’s what makes it stand out from the glut of ‘safe’ contemporary love stories.

Narrator Luke Valère transforms the audiobook into an immersive experience. His voice has a rough, gravelly edge that suits Ethan’s hardened SEAL background, but he never lets the toughness undercut Sam’s warmth—his shifts between protective growl and tender sincerity are seamless. Valère’s pacing keeps the story airborne; you won’t find yourself rewinding to catch missed lines, even in the most dialogue-heavy scenes. The production is crisp, with subtle ambient touches that make the audio feel like you’re right there in the room—or the safehouse.