Sweet Surrender

De: Bella Matthews

Narrado por: Jason Clarke, Samantha Brentmoor

From #1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes an enemies to lovers, surprise pregnancy, sports romance.

Hating Jameson Murphy is easy.

Wanting him is where everything gets complicated.

He’s my best friend’s older brother.

My father’s star player.

A charmingly infuriating football god I’ve spent a lifetime avoiding and failing to ignore.

He should be the last man tempting me into bad decisions. But when a snowstorm grounds our flight, and champagne blurs our judgment, one reckless night shatters every rule I’ve put in place . . . leaving me with two little pink lines and one very big problem.

Now, thanks to an unreliable mother, a surprise baby sister, and a new living arrangement I never saw coming, my carefully crafted life is unraveling faster than the worn satin ribbon on my favorite old pointe shoes.

And Jameson?

He’s everywhere.

In my space.

In my secrets.

Looking at me like he already knows how this ends and how it doesn’t.

Forcing me to face a truth I’m not ready to accept . . .

What if surrender doesn’t mean losing yourself?

What if it’s about trusting someone else?

And maybe . . . just maybe, what if it means finally finding home?

* This is narrated in DUET narration *

©2026 Bella Matthews (P)2026 Bella Matthews

Total Bliss

I have to say this may be my favorite book out of this series to take the number one spot and be my top sports romance of the year! This story had everything I love and crave when it comes to brother’s best friend, en*mies to lovers, and second chances. In addition, the author did a beautiful job with blending the right amount of tension and high emotions! Then add in the sizzling sp*ce and holy toledo it’s become a game winning touch down! I loved getting to see all of Jamie’s different sides that make him THE number ONE book boyfriend of the century. Then there’s Ashton, miss br*tty attitude and total f*recracker. She is certainly a force of nature to take on. Her strength and vulnerability in this book was something to behold! This story was everything and more especially with the addicting banter!!!!!! Narrators Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke gave a performance that was nothing short of extraordinary! These two are a dynamic duo you don’t want to miss out on! I was left in total bliss and awe after this performance! Highly recommend!

He's done waiting

What a great audiobook! You can never go wrong with Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor! Add in duet narration, and the story comes to life.

Of course, the story delivers with the hot football player who is also a ginger (swoon... with Jason's voice... gah!) and a ballerina who is his brother's best friend. Enemies to lovers, a one night stand, unexpected pregnancy, he fell in high school but life had other plans...now he's tired of waiting (double swoon). Great banter, funny text exchanges, great wprld building (I want to live in Kroydon Hills)lots of emotional moments, a bit of unexpected tension to keep listening just to see what happens next.

It's been awhile since the Muphy family was such a big presence in one the books, so it was great to catch up with Adrian and Sabrina, too. And the epilogue was chef's kiss good and a perfect Easter egg for those who are familiar with the early books in the series. If you know, you know.

Delayed Flights

I admittedly love how this starts even though Ashton (Ace) Carmichael's reasons for being in that airport are craptastic. Jameson (Jamie, Charmer) Murphy's frequent ribbing is fun, or maybe it's his amusement to how she reacts. Either way, they're easy to like.

I expected nothing less than Jamie stepping up to help in any way possible, and he did not disappoint. I get the years of heartache and animosity, but their chemistry and general support for each other is unwavering. I love it.

There are a couple of big twists that really wowed me. 😲 Like, I really wasn't expecting that! I know there are plenty of people who don't deserve to be parents. Sadly, Ashton really got "lucky" in that department.

The flip side is that Jamie's family has long considered her a member, so the love and kindness there takes away some of the sting. I do love that not only his parents but also his extended family embrace her. It's so sweet! I mean, she gets added to the book club and chat group, so you know they mean business. 🤗🩷🤗

One thing to point out is that football is more of a footnote as this mostly occurs during the offseason. Ashton intentionally getting terminology wrong is funny, though.

I listened to the audio book. The narrators in 💥duet💥 are Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor. I think they do a fabulous job. I really enjoyed listening! 🎧🩷🎧

Story: 5 stars
Narration: 4.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

absolutely loved them!

Once again Bella gives us a story that feels like coming home! I read this in one sitting and could not get enough of Jamie & Ashton! Ashton’s world is literally turned upside down after a call to come home and let’s just say nothing about her trip getting there was as planned. After that steamy night with Jamie, stuck in a hotel after a cancelled flight, Ashton just wants to forget it happened. But their attraction (and a little hate) has been simmering for years. Jamie is so patient, caring, and willing to do anything to show her how much he cares and wants her in his life.

I knew I loved this book when I read it, but listening to Samantha Brentmoor & Jason Clarke perform this in duet was everything I needed. They were phenomenal as Ashton & Jamie and I couldn’t stop listening!

What to expect:
🏈 sports romance
🎀 single guardian
🏈 best friend’s brother
🎀 frenemies to lovers
🏈 accidental pregnancy
🎀 it’s always been you
🏈 snowed in w/ one bed
🎀 one night stand

Ace and Charmer’s Story Was Impossible to Put Down

"Everything worth anything has the potential to break your heart. If you only protect yourself from pain, you’re protecting yourself from love too."

Duet Narration by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke

Tropes:
Sports romance
Enemies to lovers
Surprise pregnancy
Best friend's brother
Forced proximity

What begins as a simple return to Kroydon Hills quickly becomes an emotional journey for Ashton Carmichael. After learning about a baby sister she never knew existed, Ashton is determined to build a better life despite her painful past. Complicating everything is Jameson (Jamie) Murphy—her childhood friend turned rival—who was her best friend’s older brother (and has always been a constant presence in her life).

What starts as unresolved tension rooted in their shared past evolves into something far deeper as buried feelings, sharp banter, and undeniable chemistry resurface. Their journey is filled with emotional growth, hard truths, and the realization that family isn’t always defined by blood—but by those who stand by you no matter what.

Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke deliver standout performances, perfectly capturing Ace’s strength and vulnerability alongside Charmer’s warmth and quiet intensity. Their chemistry and emotional delivery made me feel as if I was eavesdropping on them.

This was an emotional, binge-worthy romance that kept me invested from beginning to end.