Us by Sarina Bowen

Us

Hockey stardom and love collide in this scorching romance

Written bySarina Bowen
Length7h45m
Release dateJanuary 20, 2017
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.8 (4 ratings)

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AuthorSarina Bowen
NarratorTeddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan
Runtime7h45m
PublishedJanuary 20, 2017
Rating★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (4 ratings)
CategoriesLGBTQ+, Romance, Contemporary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

What happens when a rising NHL star falls hard for his partner? *Us* by Sarina Bowen delivers a sizzling contemporary romance that balances high-stakes hockey drama with toe-curling intimacy. The story follows Ryan Wesley, a record-breaking rookie winger navigating the pressures of pro sports while fiercely protective of his relationship with his boyfriend, JD. Their bond is tested by grueling schedules, media scrutiny, and the ghosts of JD’s past—all while the smoldering chemistry between them threatens to burn the ice beneath their skates. Bowen excels at blending gritty sports realism with tender emotional beats, making this a standout in LGBTQ+ romance.

The audiobook is a double treat thanks to narrators Teddy Hamilton and Jacob Morgan, whose chemistry crackles as they fully embody Ryan and JD’s dynamic. Hamilton’s gruff, play-by-play intensity sells Ryan’s hockey-world struggles, while Morgan’s velvety cadence drips with the quiet vulnerability JD hides beneath his tough exterior. Their seamless interplay elevates the steamy scenes into something visceral, while the producers nail the subtle details—think the echo of locker room chatter or the hush of a post-game hotel hallway—adding immersive texture. It’s romance that feels as real as the bruises on Ryan’s elbows.

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  • Expert narration by Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan brings every character and scene to life across 7h45m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into *Us* expecting a fluffy sports romance, but Bowen delivers something far more layered—like a perfectly executed wrist shot: fast, precise, and impossible to look away from. The heart here isn’t just the obvious love story; it’s the way Ryan’s identity as a player and an openly gay man in a hypermasculine sport clashes with his need to be *more* than just an athlete to JD. Their relationship isn’t built on grand gestures, but on the unglamorous work of trust in a world that wants to commodify them. My only gripe? The epilogue feels rushed, like Bowen’s editor nudged her to wrap things up preemptively. A minor sin in an otherwise tight narrative. As for the narration, Hamilton and Morgan are a match made in audiobook heaven. Hamilton’s Ryan isn’t just confident—he’s a live wire, and you can hear the adrenaline in his voice during game sequences. Morgan’s JD, meanwhile, is all coiled restraint, his whispers laced with a heartbreaking fragility that makes the rare moments of his unraveling feel earned. The pacing is relentless, with the producers using silence as effectively as they use sound—like the pause before a kiss or the loaded seconds after a fight. That said, the final third drags slightly, and I wish the hockey scenes had more of that visceral excitement you’d get from a broadcast. Still, it’s a rousing listen that left me invested in both the play and the players.

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