The Perfect Play by Cookie O'Gorman

The Perfect Play

Love or lose? High stakes romantic comedy

Written byCookie O'Gorman
Length9h16m
Release dateDecember 16, 2025
LanguageEnglish
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Quick Facts

AuthorCookie O'Gorman
NarratorKrystal Hammond, David Lane
Runtime9h16m
PublishedDecember 16, 2025
RatingNot yet rated
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Cookie O’Gorman delivers a deliciously messy romantic comedy with *The Perfect Play*, where a competitive bet spirals into a game of seduction, sibling rivalry, and self-discovery. The premise is simple—attract a guy in seven days—but the execution is anything but. Emmy, a relentless strategist with a flair for chaos, sets her sights on her brother’s best friend, Chase O’Brien, the golden-boy pitcher with a hidden streak of innocence. What starts as a calculated challenge quickly escalates into a battle of wills, where every flirtatious touch and teasing glance feels like a home run—or a strikeout. O’Gorman’s sharp dialogue and snappy pacing keep the humor and tension dialed up, making this a rom-com that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. The chemistry between the leads crackles off the page, fueled by Emmy’s razor-sharp wit and Chase’s endearing, if slightly clueless, charm. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a master manipulator meets a guy who plays by the rules, this is your book. Just don’t expect to put it down—even when you finish it in one sitting.

Narrated by Krystal Hammond and David Lane, this audiobook is a dynamic duo of vocal talent. Hammond’s Emmy is all sass and confidence, her delivery dripping with playful mischief and underlying vulnerability. Lane’s Chase, meanwhile, balances golden-boy charisma with a hint of boyish awkwardness, making his slow-burn realization of Emmy’s feelings feel earned and sweet. The dual narration works seamlessly, with each performer fully committing to their character’s voice, from Emmy’s rapid-fire sarcasm to Chase’s gruff, earnest tones. The production is crisp and immersive, with just enough background ambiance to set the scene without distracting from the story. Whether you’re a rom-com veteran or a newbie to the genre, *The Perfect Play* offers a fresh twist on love and rivalry that’s as addictive as it is entertaining.

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Editor's Review

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I dove into *The Perfect Play* expecting a lighthearted fling of a romance, and O’Gorman delivered—with interest. The banter between Emmy and Chase is electric, the kind of back-and-forth that makes you want to shout at the characters to just kiss already. Hammond and Lane’s narration elevates it further, with Hammond’s Emmy feeling like a close friend who won’t stop teasing you, while Lane’s Chase is the guy you’re convinced you’d ruffle up just to see what happens. The chemistry is undeniable, even if the plot occasionally stumbles into familiar rom-com territory. That said, the book isn’t without its flaws. The secondary characters occasionally feel underdeveloped, and there’s a subplot involving Emmy’s job that fizzles out more than it should. Still, the emotional payoff is worth the ride. The slow burn of Emmy realizing her feelings for Chase is handled with nuance, avoiding the pitfalls of typical forced proximity tropes. The audiobook’s production is top-notch, with clear audio and immersive narration that makes it feel like you’re eavesdropping on a private conversation. If you’re a fan of witty, slow-burn romances with a side of sibling drama, this one’s for you. Just don’t be surprised if you start rooting for Emmy to throw her own rules out the window.

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