Waking Olivia

By: Elizabeth O'Roark

Narrated by: Rock Engle, Stephanie Wyles

A failing farm. His father's debt. And a struggling college track team.

Will Langstrom has too many responsibilities, and the last thing he needs is Olivia Finnegan, a beautiful but troubled new transfer student.

A smart mouth. A strong right hook. And a secret that could destroy her.

Olivia is her own worst enemy, with a past she can't seem to escape, and the last person she wants help from is a cocky track coach she can never seem to please.

Refusing to be pushed away, Will is determined to save her. And determined to resist an attraction that could destroy them both.

Contains mature themes.

©2016 Elizabeth O’Roark (P)2018 Tantor

Good but issue with male narrator

I loved this. It’s such a cute story and so funny. I’m partial to Brendon, the MMCs brother. He never said something that didn’t make me laugh.

The only downsides:

I don’t think the Male narrator was a good choice for this character. His voice was fine and his reading was.. but just NOT for Will lol. What is Will? Like.. 25, 26? This dude sounded like a dorky dad instead of a tough-love coach. He was just... way to excitable..

I have to this story is that the H is a fkn pussy and only acts on his lust out of jealousy, fear or coercion - never out of courage. It was a huge turnoff and a strong female like Olivia deserves a strong male who does nothing but make her know how wanted she is. At the very least, she deserved some open communication where his hesitation was concerned. He is well aware of her insecurities and where they stem from — why she doesn’t want anyone close. It just blew my mind that Will, who wanted to “save” her, could overlook this.

HUGE PLUS! The characters are all extremely well developed!

Interesting story

I enjoyed the intrigue of this story and the characters. I do like to read along as I listen and the ebook and audio don't always match up there it seems one or the other was reworked some parts are moved around but the overall story is the same. Some things were explained and wrapped up better. I know there's a lot of contention about the narration but I felt it was done well.

Sooo

This book was so very good but I feel like I’m reading 2 completely different books. The book on kindle and the audible are completely different that kind of threw me off now I have to r read the kindle one and see if it’s better than the audible that sucks

An Emotional Read

This was a great read, and I was worried since I worry when a book is overhyped. Olivia had a lot of issues and trauma from her past, leasing her to sleep run. She got kicked out of D1 program and had to transfer to this school. Her coach did not want her there, but he learns about her sleep running and tries to help and support her.

I enjoyed the slow evolution of their relationship. From coach/athlete to friends, to lovers. His support for Olivia was beautiful, but they had to hide everything. He also had a girlfriend for most of the book, who was extra annoying. Beware of OW drama.

Stephanie Wyles and Rock Engle brought the characters and story to life. I loved this audiobook!!!

Good female narrator. Hated the male one.

I-loved this book but the male narrator’s over acting ruined the story for me.