Staged by Olivia Cunning

Staged

Rock Star Erotica with a Heartbeat

Written byOlivia Cunning
Length16h49m
Release dateFebruary 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.8 (9,768 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorOlivia Cunning
NarratorMackenzie Cartwright, Teddy Hamilton
Runtime16h49m
PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Rating★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (9,768 ratings)
CategoriesErotica, Literature & Fiction, Romantic, Romance, Contemporary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Olivia Cunning’s *Staged* isn’t just another rock-star romance—it’s a raw, rhythm-driven dive into the chaos of a man who’s mastered the art of emotional detachment, only to have his defenses shredded by a woman who refuses to play by his rules. Steve Aimes, drummer for the legendary Exodus End, is a walking contradiction: a man who weaponizes his reputation as a hedonistic playboy to keep love at arm’s length, while craving the one thing his lifestyle can’t buy—authenticity. The audiobook thrives on this tension, with Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton delivering performances that crackle with chemistry, their voices shifting seamlessly between smoldering seduction and vulnerable confession.

What sets this apart from typical erotica is its unflinching look at the cost of fame—not just the glamour, but the loneliness that lingers backstage. The dual narration isn’t just a gimmick; Cartwright’s husky, knowing tone as the love interest cuts through Steve’s bravado, while Hamilton’s gravelly rasp sells both the swagger and the self-loathing. The prose is sharp, the sex scenes sizzle without overshadowing the emotional stakes, and the rock-and-roll backdrop feels lived-in, not tacked on. If you’re tired of romances where the hero’s ‘dark past’ is all tell and no show, *Staged* delivers the real deal—messy, magnetic, and impossible to pause.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at the idea of *another* rock-star romance—until *Staged* proved me wrong within the first 30 minutes. Teddy Hamilton’s performance as Steve Aimes is a masterclass in layered narration: one second, he’s all smoky charm, the next, his voice cracks with something dangerously close to desperation. It’s that rawness that sells the character, a man who’s spent years perfecting the role of ‘unrepentant asshole’ only to realize he’s forgotten how to be anything else. Mackenzie Cartwright’s narration as the love interest, Sed, is the perfect foil—her delivery is cool and controlled, but there’s a steeliness underneath that makes their dynamic electric. Their back-and-forth in the recording studio scenes? *Chef’s kiss.* That said, this isn’t a flawless listen. The middle act drags slightly as Steve’s internal monologues start to repeat themselves (yes, we *get* it—you’re afraid of love), and a few secondary characters feel underdeveloped, existing mostly to prop up the central conflict. But the production quality is top-notch, with seamless transitions between narrators and a pacing that, despite the length, keeps you hooked. The sex scenes are explicit but never gratuitous, serving the story rather than padding the runtime. And that ending? Worth every minute of the 16-hour runtime. If you’re craving erotica with emotional weight—or just a rock star who’s more than a cliché—this is your backstage pass.

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