Release

By: Aly Martinez

Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Jason Clarke

Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's Summary

From USA Today best-selling Author Aly Martinez comes an emotional new standalone. 

Growing up, Ramsey Stewart branded my soul in ways time could never heal. 

At 12, he asked me to be his girlfriend. 

At 13, he gave me my first kiss. 

By 16, we’d fallen in love, planned a future together, and had our eyes set on the horizon. 

Love never fails, right? 

But for Ramsey, it did. 

Love failed him. 

I failed him. 

The entire world failed him. 

At 17, Ramsey was convicted of killing the boy who assaulted me. 

"Move on", he wrote in his first and only letter from prison. 

"Start a new life", he urged. 

"I don’t love you anymore", he lied. 

There was no such thing as giving up on Ramsey. Love may have been our curse, but he was mine - then, now, and forever. 

So here I am, 12 long years later, waiting for a man I don't even know to emerge from between the chain link gates.

©2020 Aly Martinez (P)2020 Aly Martinez

Pleasantly Surprised

This was a different type of love story and I am so glad that it is. Ally thought outside the box with this one and it was very refreshing! The narration was excellent!! I would highly recommend this book and hope to hear more about Nora’s story!

OMG soooo good a must listen

I loved, loved, loved, this book, and all the stories around every character. from start to finish it was amazing. I just wish we could have another book to continue the story line.

Oh I loved this story and narration was perfect!

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This was a wonderful book by ALY Martinez- the story was compelling, lots of angsts and you really could feel the love between the H/h, and wanted to see them reunite after tragic events tore them apart! Excellent casting of Jason Clarke Andi Arndt for narrating this unforgettable love story. I loved it. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was amazing

So good! The Author writes in a way that you feel what the characters are feeling. The narrators did an amazing job as well!

Jason freaking Clarke

I would listen to the dictionary if it was read by Jason Clarke. Dear lord.

Love that is worth fighting for.❤️

Release is a second chance story. It’s a story of a connection of deep friendship that is made as children and then to lovers in high school. Life can change in a matter of minutes. Release takes us on a tale on giving that connection and love a second chance. Aly writes this story with heart. 4 stars for this story that made me laugh, cry, and swoon.

Rollercoaster

This book had my emotions everywhere. I was either frustrated, crying or laughing. I would recommend this book

loved it

god!! I love love loved this book.
the character development... she get is right every time!! it seems so effortless!!! this will be one of my go to books. one click Aly every time

Phenomenal!

I was captivated from beginning to end. This story has ALL THE FEELS! You will not be able to put it down. Ramsey and Thea’s journey starts young and will be filled with obstacles and twists. Prepare for one of the best rides of the year. Aly Martinez has a way with words and her storytelling is amazing. I highly recommend this audiobook! Andi Arndt and Jason Clarke are absolutely phenomenal! A definite must listen!

Loved it!!

I really enjoyed this story! Loved the characters and their depth! Definitely ready for more!!

Aly Martinez is one of my favorite authors!

This broke my heart

When I first read this book, I couldn't get past Ramsey going to prison. I couldn't fathom why it could happen and how Thea could be left on her own. I think this is one of my absolute favourites by this author, but who knows she never fails to disappoint anyway

Really enjoyed it

This was a quick pick for me when I ran out of books to listen to, but turned into a binge listen!

I really loved it! The storyline reminded me of the Something in the way series which I adored. Andi excellent as always and Jason Clarke is now officially on my list of favourites.

Would recommend!

I loved it!

I loved it! Ramsey and Thea are soulmates tragically torn apart as teenagers in this wonderful friends to lovers/second chance romance. It’s an emotional, rollercoaster ride with all the feels, and some surprising twists and turns. Another great read by Aly Martinez!

Dark premises, doomed love and star crossed lovers

Reading several emotional books in a row is hard on the soul, I can tell you. But sometimes, the pain is what you crave. I wanted dark premises, doomed love and star crossed lovers. Well, I’ve been served.

The flashbacks, though, were adorable, even when the events weren’t always pleasant. And maybe that’s what makes Thea and Ramsey’s relationship so beautiful–they are crutches to each other, they support each other. They build a bubble around them, and when it explodes, it’s painful. And the present is a big delicate and difficult healing process until Thea and Ramsey reconnect.

It was such a bubble, though, that we barely see them interact with other people. Even Nora, Ramsey’s sister, is more a function than a character. The past is a collection of important moments, the various steps in their relationship–the first meeting, the move from friendship to relationship, etc. Their life outside is barely mentioned. Of course, that means we focus on Thea and Ramsey, and it makes their story more powerful.

The narration is amazing. Both narrators know how to express the depest feelings, and they cause many tiny heartbreaks. But they also offer witty and lively banter. Just know that you’ll need a box of tissues.

A Stunning Read

A beautiful story brilliantly narrated by two of the finest Narraters.
This is a story of a young love between a ‘broken’ boy and a ‘broken’ girl and how they deal with the ‘curve balls’ that life throws them and finally find an ending that's right for them.
Aly I loved listening to this book - a real winner for me!
I hope others think this way too.
I would definitely recommend this heartfelt story to other readers.