The Players, Kendall Ryan
The Players, Kendall Ryan
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The Players

Author: Kendall Ryan

Narrator: Erin Mallon, Jason Clarke, Jacob Morgan, Vanessa Edwin, Andi Arndt, Sebastian York

Unabridged: 16 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Kendall Ryan

Published: 11/09/2023


Synopsis

A collection of 3 sports romance novels in one volume from New York Times bestselling author Kendall Ryan. The Rival, a standalone hockey romance Dear Jane, a second chance football romance All the Way, a steamy, heartfelt hockey romance The Rival Dump my cheating ex? Check. Land an amazing job with Boston’s professional hockey franchise? Check. Fall stupidly in love with hockey’s favorite bad boy? Ugh. After wasting years of my life with the wrong person, I told myself all I wanted was a little no-strings fun. Enter Alex Braun—a wealthy, handsome, notorious playboy who’s equal parts charming and dangerous as hell to my wounded heart. After enduring a very public breakup of his own, the sexy player doesn’t want to be anyone’s forever. Too bad he barreled his way into my heart, instead of just my bed. But this professional athlete knows a thing or two about competing, and he won’t let go so easily. Dear Jane I broke her heart ten years ago and left town. She hates me, and rightly so. It doesn’t matter that the rest of the country loves me, that I’m a starting quarterback with a multimillion-dollar contract. Because when I look in the mirror, all I see is a failure who was too young—and too afraid—to fight for what I wanted. But I’m not that guy anymore, and all I need is one shot to convince her. *** He has no idea what happened after he left. And now I’m supposed to work alongside him like we don’t have this huge, messy history? But I’m older now, wiser, and I won’t let anything stand in my way of doing a good job for this league. Not even one overpaid, arrogant player who thinks we’re going to kiss and make up. News flash, buddy: I am over you. All the Way She's ready to take on hockey's favorite playboy. Becca Walsh needs some help. When it comes to intimacy... let's just say she's got enough baggage to fill an entire hockey arena. If she ever wants to find the one, it’s time for her to take charge. Which is why asking her best friend, hockey stud Owen Parrish, is really her only option. He's the king of hookups and with his help, this won’t be nearly as hard. I’ve never been this hard in my entire life. My friend Becca wants my help with scoring. It's something I excel at, so it shouldn't be a problem, right? Wrong. After one explosive night together leads to another, I know I'm in way over my head. Now it's time to pull out all the stops and show her exactly how right we could be together.

About Kendall Ryan

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of more than four dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 3 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than 70 times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as Newsweek, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan and InTouch Magazine.

About Erin Mallon

Erin Mallon is an actor, writer, and voice artist in New York City. Her naturally warm personality and youthful sound have proven excellent tools for the many young adult and romance audiobook titles she has narrated. A devoted volunteer at The 52nd Street Project, she is the voice behind many TV and radio commercials, was one of BACKSTAGE's Career Dispatch columnists for 2012, and has originated roles with numerous theater companies.

About Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke is an experienced narrator, actor, and musician. When not narrating audiobooks, he enjoys hiking, writing, and playing the guitar. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

About Vanessa Edwin

Vanessa Edwin is an award-winning audiobook narrator and a world traveler who grew up in Seattle, where the long, rainy days were optimal for nurturing her love of reading. When not narrating, she enjoys long runs, good wine, and spending time with her husband.

About Andi Arndt

Andi Arndt is a professional actor who specializes in narration with an emphasis on audiobooks and e-Learning. She taught acting and voice for the James Madison University School of Theatre and Dance for over a decade, and she has worked full time for WMRA hosting classical music and NPR news programming. When not behind the mic, she can be found at live music venues or planning her next travel adventure.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee on October 10, 2024

This is the sequel to The Swift and the Harrier but it can definitely be read as a standalone. England’s turbulent path to democracy is told via Lady Jayne Harrier and her son Elias, the Duke of Granville with a focus on Judge Jeffreys and the Bloody Assize. Charles II, the Merry Monarch, is restored......more

Goodreads review by Christy on September 19, 2024

'When we take democracy for granted, we forget how many lives were sacrificed to win it for us'. It's 1685, and although the bloody English Civil War has been over for decades, discontent between Parliamentarians and Royalists, Protestants and Catholics, still pervades. The disaffected Duke of Monmou......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on December 15, 2024

First up, I have really enjoyed the books I have read by this author so far. The historical content and the amount of research that goes into each book is impressive to say the least. This book is set around the time in England when King James sat on the throne but wasn't popular because he was a ca......more

Goodreads review by Janelle on October 18, 2024

An excellent historical fiction that follows on from The Swift and the Harrier which I also really enjoyed. This one is set in 1685 in Dorset at the time of the Bloody Assizes, the trials that followed the rebellion of the Duke of Monmouth. Lady Harrier and her son Elias are great characters. Much o......more

Goodreads review by The Bookish Elf on January 03, 2025

Minette Walters, celebrated for her nuanced historical novels like The Last Hours and The Swift and the Harrier, returns with The Players, a gripping sequel that plunges readers into the turmoil of 1685 England. Set against the brutal aftermath of the Duke of Monmouth’s failed rebellion, this novel......more