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

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.

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.

A nice light second chance romance

If you love grumpy trainers with a broken heart, Bradley is your man! I knew when Jason Clarke was in the title, id be swooning over this Audio!

Love This!

Enjoyed this one so much! Great 2nd chance story with humor, emotions and spice.
Narration is Fantastic with Connor Crais and Emma Wilder!

Brad & Vivian!

Kayley Loring knows hows to make me laugh and to win my heart. Brad and Vivian were best friends in high school, but a misunderstanding resulted in their relationship ending. Since then, Brad has worked on himself and put a wall around his heart while Vivian had relationships that were not fulfilling. Her sister Aubrey pushed them both together after an 8 year hiatus so that Brad could help Vivian be her best, fit self as her maid of honor. Finally! Vivian has found the person who makes her the person she wants to be. But Brad cannot let go of the past, no matter the pull he feels towards her. Abs, workouts, days off, kale, Harry Stiles, emails, laugh out loud scenes and incredible passion, Loring brings it all. I could not stop listening to this, it's the perfect listen.

Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder had to be the voices in Loring's head as she was writing this as they could not have been better cast. Clarke as Brad is a bit awkward, very stiff and so difficult at times, exactly the personality Brad is. Slowly he lets him melt. Wilder is Vivian, and she made me laugh so many times as Vivian was letting all her feelings out. Her outbursts and emotions were real, and the way she performed them were spot on. Loved this team, and thought they were sensational.