The Fourth Time Charm by Maya Hughes

The Fourth Time Charm

Love's final playbook gets a second shot

Written byMaya Hughes
Length9h20m
Release dateFebruary 11, 2021
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (6 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorMaya Hughes
NarratorJason Clarke, Emma Wilder
Runtime9h20m
PublishedFebruary 11, 2021
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (6 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Sports
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Maya Hughes delivers a sharp, emotionally charged romance that unfolds like a tightly scripted sports drama, where the stakes aren’t just in the game but in the heart. *The Fourth Time Charm* follows two best friends—one a reluctant protector, the other a force of nature—forced into an uneasy cohabitation that blurs lines they swore to never cross. Hughes crafts a world where locker room banter simmers just under the surface of tender confessions, and where the tension between duty and desire feels as real as the sweat on a jersey at halftime. It’s a story about timing, or rather, the stubborn refusal to let timing dictate everything. The audiobook shines in its dual narration by Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder, whose chemistry crackles with the friction of long familiarity. Clarke’s gruff, protective tones ground the male lead’s internal conflict, while Wilder’s sharp, playful delivery ensures the female lead’s vulnerability never feels like an afterthought. This isn’t your typical sports romance—it’s grittier, messier, and far more addictive.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into *The Fourth Time Charm* expecting another formulaic sports romance, but Hughes’ sharp dialogue and refusal to romanticize high school dynamics sold me fast. Jason Clarke’s narration is a masterclass in subtle emotional labor—his portrayal of the conflicted best friend feels so lived-in that you’ll catch yourself nodding along to his internal monologues like they’re your own. Emma Wilder, however, steals the show with her effortless ability to pivot from playful banter to heartbreaking honesty in a single breath. The pacing is tight, but the production occasionally stumbles with abrupt audio cuts during key emotional beats, which jolted me out of immersion more than once. The chemistry between the leads is electric, though the plot leans heavily on the ‘will they/won’t they’ trope without always earning the payoff. Yet, by the final act, Hughes’ raw, unfiltered exploration of friendship tested by desire had me hooked. If you crave romances where the stakes feel as high as a championship game, this one’s a slam dunk—just don’t expect a clean victory.

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