Shattered by Riley Edwards

Shattered

A single mom’s second chance at love and danger

Written byRiley Edwards
Length5h28m
Release dateAugust 1, 2023
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.9 (4 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorRiley Edwards
NarratorConnor Crais, Mackenzie Cartwright
Runtime5h28m
PublishedAugust 1, 2023
Rating★★★★☆ 4.9 / 5 (4 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Riley Edwards crafts a heart-pounding romantic suspense where fresh starts collide with old ghosts. Wren Cunningham’s escape to Georgia feels like a lifeline—until the past refuses to stay buried. Edwards doesn’t just dangle tension; she buries it in the mundane, from school pickups to grocery runs, making the threat feel terrifyingly real. The chemistry between Wren and her rugged neighbor, Maverick, crackles with slow-burning intensity, but Edwards keeps the stakes high enough to snap the reader back to reality. When Wren’s ex’s shadow looms larger than expected, the romance isn’t just a distraction—it’s a lifeline.

The narration elevates this into an immersive experience. Connor Crais delivers Wren’s vulnerability with raw, understated power, while Mackenzie Cartwright’s velvety voice adds a smoky contrast as the love interest. The dual narration doesn’t just separate characters—it sharpens the divide between Wren’s guarded world and the freedom she’s desperate to claim. The production’s crisp audio ensures every whispered threat or heated argument lands like a punch, making this a thriller disguised as a love story.

Tags: romantic suspense audiobooksingle mom romance thrillerslow-burn love storyfemale protagonist resiliencedual narration romantic suspense

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  • Expert narration by Connor Crais, Mackenzie Cartwright brings every character and scene to life across 5h28m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit I was skeptical about a single mom’s love story set against a backdrop of suburban safety and creeping dread, but Edwards won me over with her refusal to romanticize the struggle. Wren’s exhaustion isn’t treated as a quirk; it’s the lens through which the entire story unfolds, and Crais nails her weary resilience without ever drifting into melodrama. Cartwright, meanwhile, brings a rough-hewn charm to Maverick that’s equal parts protective and frustratingly opaque—exactly what a protective hero should be in a suspense novel. My only real gripe is the pacing in the final act. Edwards crams in a few too many revelations in the last hour, which risks overwhelming the emotional payoff. That said, the production team’s decision to keep the audio crisp and uncluttered means even the rushed moments feel urgent rather than sloppy. If you’re looking for a romance where the love story isn’t just a balm but a survival tactic, this is it. Just brace yourself for the way it lingers in your thoughts long after the final chapter.

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