Resistance Training

A Steamy Romantic Comedy

De: Kayley Loring

Narrado por: Jason Clarke, Emma Wilder

Vivian only has one big regret in life–and a million little ones if you count all the calories she didn’t consume while she was living with the guy who dumped her. But Vivian is glad she moved to Portland with her ex. She’s glad he left her for someone who lives in the city she moved from, because she can now eat her feelings and those feelings taste like wine, tacos, pastries, and gourmet ice cream.

She’s even happy when her newly-engaged sister informs her that she’s hired the toughest personal trainer in town to whip Vivian back into shape for her wedding, because it finally brings her face-to-face with that one big regret—her former best friend from high school.

Brad Mitchell, who claimed she broke his heart and disappeared after they graduated. Who never replied to all those emails about how much she regretted hurting him. The once-chubby, grumpy nerd who was the other person in their two-member book club. The one who now looks infuriatingly hot in a compression tank top and sweatpants.

Brad goes by Mitch these days. He has the same wry sense of humor, a lot of exciting new muscles, and one aggravating, old grudge. But as he puts Vivian through resistance training that tests his own stubborn resolve too, their old spark refuses to die—it just keeps doing more reps.

And those long-ignored emails sitting in Brad's archived inbox folder? They just might take these former best friends from enemies to lovers and give them the second chance they deserve—if he ever reads them.

©2025 Kayley Loring (P)2026 Kayley Loring

Kayley always makes me laugh

A second chance romance mixed with humor as Kayley always brings. Narration was amazing. Jason Clark brought Brad/Mitchell to life perfectly. I love Vivian and her love of pastries.
You see growth through both characters along with spice and humor.

Hilarious and Heartfelt Dual Narration

Happy sigh…Resistance Training by Kayley Loring was a cute, lighthearted reunion romance that had me giddy with laughter, happy sighing about butts, and simply swooning from start to finish. I read the ebook earlier last year and loved Brad and Vivian. However, Emma Wilder and Jason Clarke in dual narration are the absolute chef’s kiss! Emma’s melodic voice perfectly matches Vivian’s flirty, passionate vibes as she persevered to make Brad give into her deep desires. Jason’s rich, growly tone personifies Brad’s grumpy, guarded demeanor, peeling back layer after layer as Vivian worked her way into his heart. Both Emma and Jason’s distinct and flawless portrayal of side characters is super fun and entertaining. Not to mention their hilarious singing along with a few other surprises Kayley throws their way. The chemistry they create between Vivian and Brad is explosive and blush-worthy. I loved it.

Loved this book

Loved this book, funny, sweet and spicy. Loved the narrators perfect for Brad and Vivian ❤️❤️

You can't resist this book

Author Kayley Loring is the bomb! Kayley did such a fantastic job with representing the loss of teen friendship, that is on the cusp of possibility for more and second chances. The EMAILS when Bradley (Mitch) ends up reading them!? I bawled my eyes out, thank you very much.

There was humor, when Vivian is texting Bradley, trying to get his attention, cause he's ghosting her? SO good!

There is open door spice, so if that's not your thing - here's your warning.
This was a pretty fast listen, yet did I binge? Why yes, yes I did.

I'm not saying more and don't want to post any spoilers- so you just gotta read, listen or BOTH, to this book for yourself.

Narrators Emma Wilder as Vivian and Jason Clarke as Bradley were Chef's Kiss. Thank you for fantastic writing and narration.

Kayley does it again!

Angst? Spice? Sarcasm? Yes. Yes. Yes. Kayley is a true queen, as always. Perfect story. Perfect narration.