Wildcard

A Westbrook Elite Standalone

By: Cambria Hebert

Narrated by: Cecily Foster, Gavin McAllister

Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Pretty sure I was a serial killer in my past life.
Because karma is kicking my ass in this one.
Everything was copasetic. I was coasting on the wave of life… until a gnarly swell pulled me under, and I washed ashore to a nightmare. A nightmare there was no waking from.
So I packed my shit and moved all the way to the other side of the country—to the only place someone was willing to give me a second chance.
I came to swim, and though I’m on the team, I don’t want to be Elite. These bros are exactly like the ones I left behind, and I’m not stupid enough to get betrayed again.
But then karma shows up and laughs right in my face.
I slept with my coach’s daughter.
Because of course I did.
And though she calls to me like a siren, that night was just a distraction. A one-time thing.
Until she shows up at Daddy’s pool as the assistant coach. Now the very girl I can’t get off my mind is the one just declared off-limits.
Naturally, my heart decides it can’t beat without her jade stare, sassy mouth, and car that cruises so slow it uses a calendar as a speedometer.
Now I’m at the top of Coach’s crap list, and everything I left in Cali comes knocking at my door. With Landry’s safety on the line, I won’t just roll over and take it. This time, I’ll put up a fight.
There’s no telling what I’ll do or how far I’ll go to make sure Landry isn’t punished for standing by my side. When things get dangerous, I know this wildcard can’t play this game alone.
Because even if trusting people doesn’t come easy… loving her does.

Wildcard is a college sports romance novel that can be listened to as a standalone.

©2023 Cambria Hebert Books, LLC (P)2024 Pink Flamingo Productions

WildCard

Okaaayyy! Rush is story is sad. since he came out I honestly thought he was an ass. but after hearing what happened I felt sorry. it's sad but I'm glad he's has Élite and of course his Siren. man idk which of the books is my favorite now. but I have to say this whole series is really good and the narrator's all do such an amazing job bringing the characters to life.

Fantastic Story & Listen🎧 Heartfelt & Steamy!

It is great to be back in Cambria Hebert’s “Westbrook Elite” world again for another amazing novel, a sports romance and wow get a fan ready because she turned up the heat for this one. Each book stands on its own in this series, but I recommend enjoying them in order written because the characters are interconnected and appear in each other’s books and knowing their backstory adds more depth and seeing them again is like seeing an old friend. That said, this fifth book is Jason Rush and Landry Resch’s story, both recent additions to the “Elite”, both coming with their own secrets and baggage. Their first encounter was a steamy one meeting while he was checking out the school and she was visiting her father, who is the swim team’s head coach. Landry transfers to Westbrook after injuring her shoulder, and her father made her an assistant coach. We learn later on that the injury was not the only reason she left Ohio to go live with her dad. Rush was not expecting to see Landry again, and vice versa, but they still held that fierce attraction to each other. Despite her being off limits as the coach’s daughter, he had to have her, and she had to have him. Then Rush’s past comes back to haunt him, a past he is still trying to come to grips with. Landry stands by his side and so does Lars, his roommate and best friend and, to Rush’s surprise, so does the team. I loved the camaraderie amongst the team members, as well as the friendship bond between Lars and Rush. There is never a dull moment in this book, the story has a lot of layers and the writing, plot and world building is fantastic, as are the character growth and development. This fast-moving story has drama, angst, twists and turns, heartfelt emotions, and steamy romance. Cambria Hebert, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Cecily Foster and Gavin McAllister were the perfect cast to bring these characters to life, doing so with a complete understanding of who they were portraying, giving each a voice that was fitting. I loved how they took each role and made it their own, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters would sound. Foster nailed it as Landry, grasping every aspect of her personality, from her fierceness and to her strength and caring side. McAllister did the same for Rush and was spot on with his personality, from his vulnerable side to bossy Dom side. Both were fantastic performing the roles of all the secondary and side characters, too. They set the right tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to and their performance elevates this already amazing story to another level. Thanks for another fabulous listen.

Really good read!

Wildcard is book 5 in the Westbrook Elite series. It’s a forbidden, sports romance.

Rush and Landry’s relationship was instant and combustible. Intense chemistry with a great storyline. I am loving the found family between the crew. I’m excited for the next book.

Cecily Foster and Gavin McAllister did a nice job portraying these characters.

Rush and Landry

Rush and Landry met previously and had a steamy encounter. Both thought they would never see each other again. Rush finds out that the coaches daughter , Landry, will become the assistant swim coach. Rush knows she is off limits, but their attraction is still strong.I love a great sports romance and Cambria Hebert, doesn't disappoint. It is a spicy romance, with angst, drama, emotions, and twists and turns,
Cecily Foster and Gavin McAllister narration is perfection. They captured the personalities, emotions and voices of all the characters. Very well.done
#the flock on tour #PFP productions

Locker scene!

I really enjoyed Rush and Landrys characters. He has the same badassery as Max which I loved. I have really enjoyed this whole series.

The narration was done perfectly. Really enjoyed it.

Favorite Book of this Series! Audiobook Review 🎧

Favorite Book of this Series! Audiobook Review 🎧
We remember Rush from the last book when he was at Elite and Lars’ roommate and best friend.  This book goes back a bit to give us Rush’s story to learn what happened to him and how he wound up at Elite as his “last chance” because his parents had money to get him in there.  We see Rush upset in the bottom on the pool at night when he thinks no one is there trying to remember something that had happened from his past, when Landry is also there and thinks he is drowning.  She goes in to save him and that is their first meeting and connection!  School is back in session and Coach introduces the new Assistant Coach, who is his daughter Landry, who is off limits from all swimmers.  Rush is very surprised and very jealous that the guys are all looking at her and he can’t have her.  Rush and Landry decide they want to be together.  Things are happening around the locker room that are bringing Rush’s past to Elite.  Lots of secrets, suspense, questions and even some romance.  I loved having all the friends together from the other books and especially loved the friendship between Lars and Rush.  This was such an awesome book and is my new favorite of the series.  I recommend it and look forward to the next in the series.  The narration was great, and they put all their emotions into the characters and made it a very enjoyable listen.
#AudiobookObsession  #TheFlock

Love this series

What a perfect ending. I love Jason’s mom 😂 both narrators did an excellent job at narrating

Rush and Landry

I love everything about these main characters to include the ELITE! All the characters brought so much to the story. It is a insta type infatuation/connection but it worked for this story! The storyline was sad at times and you could feel everyone's emotions. I really loved how everything played out in the end. There was definitely suspense the majority of the book that you have no clue which way it will go. The author is new to me and the narrators do an amazing job.

Steamy Coach’s Daughter Romantic Suspense!

Rush had it all as a top swimmer living the dream in Cali until one night changed everything. In the fallout he ends up moving across the country to Westbrook and joining their elite swim team. He’s got a chip on his shoulder and refuses to let anyone besides his roommate, Lars in.

When he hooks up with a gorgeous girl at the pool he can’t get her off his mind. He figured she was long gone until she shows up as the new assistant coach and the coach’s off limits daughter, Landry. Their connection is too strong to stay away but when his past comes back to haunt him, nothing matters more than keeping Landry safe.

I haven’t kept it a secret how much I’ve loved these audiobooks but this one soundly stole the number one spot. I loved Rush so much and I felt devastated for all he went through. Landry is his perfect match and she fit in with elite like she had been there the whole time. Rush’s bromance with Lars might be my favorite of the friend group.

I had a feeling about what really happened that night in Cali but I wasn’t expecting who was bringing the nightmare to Westbrook and tormenting Rush. The way elite rallied around him and trusted him despite the accusations was so heartwarming especially after all that Rush had been through.

If you love romantic suspense, found family and a steamy hot coach’s daughter romance then you will love this one too! This series can be read as standalones though it would be enjoyed most if read in order.

Rush and Landry

5/5 ⭐
4/5 🌶️
4/5 🎧

This may be my favorite elite book yet. The way these two fell so hard for each other from the start and the trust they, especially Landry, showed for one another was so beautiful. You could just tell they were in it for the long haul from the start without it being instalove and I absolutely loved that. Throw in a little merdur mystery and I was hooked.

One of my favorite parts about Rush was that he was this very rough guy who barely trusted himself and yet he was so caring and gentle with Landry. He was constantly checking in with her with colors during the spicy scenes (which weren't overly keenky) to make sure he wasn't being too much. The way he loved her was so good and I loved watching their relationship grow and unfold.

I've always loved the Elite team dynamic, we've seen them be there for each other through thick and thin for 4 books now, but they way they stood up for Rush was amazing. I think normally I would find this comradery corny, but the way it played out and how Cambria wrote it made it feel so real I was all in with this team.

I am so excited we're finally getting Kruger's story. I'm guessing it's with Jess, who I am so excited to officially meet too. I'll be waiting quite impatiently for the next book and hopefully some more audio releases too.

I really enjoyed this audio. Cecily Foster and Gavin McAllister both did fantastic jobs narrating these characters and Pink Flamingo put together a beautiful audiobook.