A Reading Slump-Buster!
5 out of 5 stars
Overtime by Tracey Richardson was exactly what I needed to break out of my slump. I’d been bouncing between books, unable to settle, until this gem landed in my ears—and what a perfect pick it was. A sapphic sports romance with a heart of gold and an Irish lit professor? Yes please!!!
Sarah Brennan is a pro hockey player with a sharp mind and a heart that’s ready for more than just the rink. Claire Joyce, a no-nonsense professor with a complicated past and a hockey-obsessed daughter, is her complete opposite, and the perfect match. Their chemistry is slow-burning and thoughtful, full of mutual respect, vulnerability, and that irresistible tug of opposites attracting.
Lori Prince is, once again, a narration goddess. Her delivery is gentle, intuitive, and just dripping with emotion in all the right places. But let’s talk about the real highlight: Lori doing an Irish accent. I melted. Fully melted.
This book is more than just a romance. It’s about change, identity, parenting, letting go, and imagining life beyond what you thought was possible. There were so many moments where I had tears streaming down my face, not from heartbreak, but from how tender and right everything felt.
It’s charming. It’s smart. It’s full of love and life. And it reminded me exactly why I love romance audiobooks.
Book Description:
Sarah Brennan is a hockey player in the new professional women’s league, but it’s her mind she wants to exercise when she enrolls in a university class on Irish literature.
Professor Claire Joyce is no fan of pro athletes, especially after a failed marriage to one. Unfortunately her ten-year-old daughter adores hockey, and her idol happens to be none other than Sarah Brennan.
Falling in love with someone who barely tolerates sports and athletes finally forces Sarah, at thirty-six, to admit that her career is in overtime, and to consider what life might look like after hockey. And it might just look like a life with Claire and her funny, amazing kid . . . if only Claire will let her guard down and follow her heart.
Overtime by Tracey RichardsonNarrator: Lori Prince
Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
Published by Tantor Audio on March 18th 2025
Genres: LesFic/Sapphic Fiction, Sports Romance
Also by this author: The Campaign, Delay of Game, Blind Bet, No Rules of Engagement
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