Consider Me
Playing for Keeps • Book 1
by Becka Mack
Narrated by Kasha Kensington, Alex Kydd
Why You'll Love This
Dual narration makes Carter's cocky charm land exactly as hard as it's supposed to — and Kasha Kensington's exasperation makes every scene funnier.
- Great if you want: steamy hockey romance with classic enemies-to-lovers tension
- Listening experience: breezy but long — best in sessions, not marathon runs
- Narration: Kensington and Kydd split POVs cleanly; chemistry reads as real
- Skip if: slow-burn isn't your thing — the pining runs long
About This Book
Carter Beckett plays hockey the same way he moves through life: fast, confident, and entirely on his own terms. As one of the NHL's most talented and most insufferable stars, he's never had to work for anything, least of all a woman's attention. When he sets his sights on someone who refuses to be impressed, he discovers that charm alone won't close the gap. Becka Mack's series opener balances sharp comedic banter with genuine emotional vulnerability, tracing the slow unraveling of two people who've both built walls for very different reasons.
The dual narration is where the audiobook earns its runtime. Kasha Kensington brings the female lead's dry wit and guarded interior life with real precision, while Alex Kydd captures Carter's cocky exterior and the quieter uncertainty beneath it. Together they sustain the push-pull rhythm that makes enemies-to-lovers romance satisfying, and at nearly 21 hours, the pacing never drags. Listeners who enjoy banter-heavy romance with genuine heart will find the audio format particularly rewarding here.