hercozybookshelf 's review for:

The Way We Win by Tia Louise

4.5

emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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The Way We Win is small-town romance with Friday Night Lights vibes and a football coach who’ll steal your heart.

Jack Bradford is the kind of single dad romance hero I always fall hard for. He’s protective, broody and quietly selfless. His love for his daughter melted me and the slow-burn tension with Allie had me invested. No third-act breakup, no nonsense, just emotional, spicy, swoony goodness with a little suspense to keep things interesting. I loved the way this book balanced heat with heart.

And let’s talk about the duet narration. Jason Clarke is phenomenal - his range is wild. One minute he’s giving us growly, possessive Jack and the next he’s nailing the ex-husband with terrifying energy. His performance with the kids? Adorable. Flawless. Five stars.

Willa Jaymes was a standout for me. Her southern accent was so natural and soft and she gave Allie such warmth and depth. I was drawn in immediately. Their duet dynamic made this audiobook a full experience.

Though this is part of the Bradford Boys series, it works beautifully as a standalone.

Review: 4.5⭐️ 

Narration: 5⭐️