Steal a Kiss

Vancouver Tridents, Book 4

By: Julia Jarrett

Narrated by: Lena Lee, Alexander Neal

Rhett Darlington is the Southern Charmer of the Vancouver Tridents. But can he charm his way into the heart of his best friend’s little sister?

Steal a Kiss is coming April 2025.

©2025 Julia Jarrett (P)2025 Julia Jarrett

Rhett's southern accent is perfect

Steal a Kiss is the audio equivalent of a cozy hoodie and a pint of your favorite ice cream. This fourth entry in Julia Jarrett’s Vancouver Tridents series serves up all the tropes we love with a side of irresistible narrator chemistry.

AUDIOBOOK Review -
Narrated by Lena Lee and Alexander Neal, this dual narration brought Evie and Rhett’s story to life in such a delightful way. Lena’s soft, heartwarming tone was perfect for Evie’s inner monologue (especially those adorable moments of awkwardness). And Alexander Neal? That southern drawl? Ma’am, Rhett Darlington could read me the major league baseball rulebook and I’d still swoon. Their chemistry wasn’t just on-page—it was in every whispered word and flirty exchange.

TROPES:
Brother’s Best Friend
Secret Roommates (with bonus adorable puppy!)
Forced Proximity
Spicy "I'll show you how a man is supposed to treat you" Lessons
Dyslexia Rep/Learning Disability Advocate
years of mutual pining

Evie is sunshine with a cause, freshly graduated and ready to save the educational world (but also maybe her puppy from becoming homeless). Rhett is every southern baseball boy fantasy rolled into one—tattoos, heart of gold, and a puppy snuggle monster too. Together, they’re the definition of slow burn meets steam. And while this romance might’ve started as a “keep it secret, keep it casual” deal, there’s nothing casual about Rhett’s sweet, possessive energy.

This story had me grinning like a fool and wishing I could go see a real Tridents game.

I couldn't stop listening!

Story - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Spice - 🌶🌶.5
Narration - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Steal A Kiss is book #4 in the Vancouver Tridents sports romance series. Evie is done with grad school and out of student housing. She intends to stay with her brother Kai, but with the stray puppy she rescues, his building doesn't allow pets. Enter Rhett Darlington, the Southern Charmer, her brother's best friend...and the target of her secret crush since the day she met him. This was such a wonderful addition to the series...secret relationship, friends-to-lovers, best friend's sister, sports romance, a little angst, cute puppy antics, and eventually some steamy scenes!! Binged it and loved it! This series is definitely not to be missed.

The dual narration was so good! Alexander Neal and Lena Lee are both new narrators for me and I hope to hear more from them in the future. They gave us the angst, the passion, the humor...really enjoyed their performance. 5/5 stars!!

Rhett & Evie

Okay, I devoured this in one sitting. It’s sweet and has the most adorable puppy named Ruthie who lowkey stole the show.

Evie’s just finished her special ed degree and finds herself needing to stay at her brother Kai’s place... except there’s a tiny, furry problem, Ruthie, the stray pup she rescued. With Kai’s building being anti-pet, in steps Rhett, Kai’s best friend and teammate, offering up his spare bedroom. Evie has had a crush on Rhett for a long time, so this is either a great idea or a very terrible idea! Rhett is laid back, helpful, and just the right amount of flirty. And Evie is sunshine personified with a heart of gold. Her passion for working with kids with learning differences had me tearing up, and watching Rhett connect with that part of her? SWOON.

Their friendship blossoms into something so real and heart-melting. Rhett made sure she felt every ounce of love. They had intense chemistry together. It was really sweet the way they interacted together.

Lena Lee’s voice was soft and genuine and really nailed the Evie vibes. Alexander Neal as Rhett was so good, the southern drawl absolutely charmed me right into next week.
This story gave me all the feels and ALL the heart eye

Great Story

Steal A Kiss is a crush come to life kinda romance. Evie, the best friends sister & Rhett, the baseball player who likes the sister. There's plenty of steam and a great storyline. This book is a good addition to this series. I like all the characters, especially the MC's. It made me mist up when they both realized they love each other. I wanna know what bred Ruthie is. Lena Lee & Alexander Neal were great narrators and I just love that accent. Bringing this world to live is amazing.

Really really good! Loved it

Baseball sports romance
Brothers best friend
Secret relationship
Forced proximity
Roommates

Dual narration- Alexander Neal & Lena Lee
Book 4 Vancouver Tridents series

Rhett is a baseball player for the Vancouver Tridents and is a southern charmer.

Evie is freshly out of college and coming to stay at her brother Kai’s apartment until a dog she finds abandoned and she can’t turn the pup away.

Kai’s building doesn’t allow pets but Rhett’s does. Evie and the pup stay with Rhett. This is a challenge for Evie as she’s had a crush on Rhett for years. For Rhett it becomes adamant that Evie is no longer a little girl but a full grown women and one he is very attracted to.

This was sweet and heartwarming. Loved every minute of this book.
Julia Jarrett writes amazing stories!