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Rookie: Seattle Sharks Series, Book 4 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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As a rookie, keeping up with the Seattle Sharks' starting trio is grueling work. Trying to pretend like the Sharks' new, totally-off-limits physical therapist doesn't make me ache? Impossible. Because she isn't just anyone.

Once upon a time, Chloe was mine. Until she broke my heart. Now she's back in my life, and Coach has forbidden any of us from pursuing her. One look and my heart begs to claim her. One touch and I'm on fire.

Her past is riddled with darkness, and it doesn't matter if she wants me, too. We can't happen. Because we both desperately need our jobs. But I can't deny the heat between us, and the more time I spend with her, the more I realize she never left my heart.

As the tension coils between us, I find myself closer to losing control. Closer to throwing everything I've ever worked for away...and taking a taste of the forbidden. With my contract up for negotiation, I refuse to be sent back to the minors - not in hockey or with Chloe. This time it's all or nothing.

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Listening Length 5 hours and 8 minutes
Author Samantha Whiskey
Narrator Noah Michael Levine, Tatiana Sokolov
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date February 28, 2019
Publisher Tantor Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07NJDLDCH
Best Sellers Rank #313,947 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#413 in Sports Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#3,268 in Sports Fiction (Books)
#25,161 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers find the story heartwarming and heartbreaking. They describe the book as a great, enjoyable read that doesn't disappoint. Readers appreciate the sweet, sexy sex scenes and hockey references. Overall, they find the book an interesting and fun quick read.

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22 customers mention "Heartwarming story"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heartwarming story about love and forgiveness. They find the book relatable and enjoyable, with a good balance of romance and drama. The ending is also appreciated.

"...This book must be added to library. It’s for sweet childhood memories, hockey, fun with friends, ‘off-the-charts’ sex, and for Shark week!!!" Read more

"...This one has a real story and not just s*x like the others. The characters are likable and somewhat dimensional...." Read more

"This story is a test of time. Ten years or more in the making. Bentley is an NHL hockey player & Chloe, a PT for the same team...." Read more

"...What if they truly didn't get away? I love Bentley & Chloes story, it's relatable, & so easy to get lost in between their story and your own story..." Read more

19 customers mention "Readability"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book series. They find the books engaging and worth the wait.

"Best book in the series so far. It's hard to believe that the same author wrote the 1st 2 books in this series and this book...." Read more

"This was my favorite book in this series so far, which really surprised me since I don’t usually favor second chance romances...." Read more

"...I JUST FEEL KINDA MEH ABOUT THIS ONE. IT'S STILL A GOOD BOOK. I JUST DIDN'T FALL IN LOVE THE WITH THE H & h AS MUCH AS THE OTHER BOOKS." Read more

"...It’s a heartbreaking love story. I loved, loved, loved it. I couldn’t put it down...." Read more

6 customers mention "Sex scenes"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the sex scenes. They find the characters attractive and appealing.

"OH MY GOD!! Such a sweet and heart wrenching story. You can feel the love jumping off the pages of the book...." Read more

"...Bentley aka Rookie and Chloe’s story is both heartbreaking and beautiful...." Read more

"...The dynamic is sweet and sexy, but life happened again. I enjoyed the words that got me through this love story." Read more

"...your heart beat for, who broke you and here she is, just as stunning as ever." Read more

3 customers mention "Addition"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the addition to the Shark series.

"Dwah! The reuniting of Bentley and Chole is a spectacular addition to the Shark family!..." Read more

"Bentley and Chloe's story was a great addition to the Shark's series, and I'm loving how the whole team and their women continue to be a family and..." Read more

"Another great addition to the Seattle Sharks series. Bentley aka Rookie and Chloe’s story is both heartbreaking and beautiful...." Read more

3 customers mention "Fun read"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's engaging characters and quick read.

"...It’s for sweet childhood memories, hockey, fun with friends, ‘off-the-charts’ sex, and for Shark week!!!" Read more

"...doesnt hold up to a book that stays with you but it's an interesting enough quick read...." Read more

"...They're so sweet, sexy, and super fun. There's really no beating that in this day and age, so TREAT YO SELF!" Read more

3 customers mention "Hockey story"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the hockey story. They mention sweet childhood memories, fun with friends, and love any story about hockey.

"...This book must be added to library. It’s for sweet childhood memories, hockey, fun with friends, ‘off-the-charts’ sex, and for Shark week!!!" Read more

"...After all, hot guys and hockey are the perfect combo. This one went straight to the heartstrings...." Read more

"Love any story about hockey as I work for hockey team. written very good and compassionate with mother's story. love it" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
    Rookie’s name kept popping up in ‘Winger’, i was hoping his book wasn’t going to be too long of a wait. And to my happy surprise, at the end of book 3, Ms. Whiskey announced that Rookie’s book would be releasing in days. I was supposed to get a free copy but I couldn’t wait, so I bought it when I saw it.
    I was hooked by a shark on the first book. After reading Winger, I went back and re-read Grinder and Enforcer. It was fun to get back into the groove with the girls - Bailey, Paige, and Nine (love that nickname). And of course, the hottest sharks in town - Gage, Rory, and Warren.
    Bentley and Chloe’s story is told in a touching way that made me sigh. They’d known each other since they were kids, and they knew everything there was to know about each other. And the love they shared was jumping off the pages - ‘my heart beats for yours’. Ms Whiskey knows how to make me teary-eyed. I really loved how Chloe put her Mom first. She pushed away the love of her life so he could follow his dream, and so she could take care of her Mom. She knew how talented Bentley was and that he was going to be successful. She also knew that if she told him the real reason why she couldn’t follow him to college, he would have stayed and helped her, because he would do anything for her.
    10 years later, Chloe is newly hired by the Sharks as a Physical Therapist. Sparks are flying before they set eyes on each other. Seeing Bailey, Paige, and Nine again, folding Chloe into their group was a great way to help her make new friends and help her with Bentley.
    Chloe’s EX, who happens to be a handsome Pro hockey player, comes into town, to play against the Sharks, and try to get her back. (I was already rooting for Bentley to get a couple of punches on the creep). A fight breaks out and once again, Chloe makes another decision to leave Bentley and help his career. I love this girl for her big heart and for her love for Bentley.
    This book must be added to library. It’s for sweet childhood memories, hockey, fun with friends, ‘off-the-charts’ sex, and for Shark week!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
    Best book in the series so far. It's hard to believe that the same author wrote the 1st 2 books in this series and this book. This one has a real story and not just s*x like the others. The characters are likable and somewhat dimensional. Dont get me wrong it isnt epic and it honestly doesnt hold up to a book that stays with you but it's an interesting enough quick read. I gave it for stars because it's just so much better then the books before it.
    Spoilers
    Timeline from books dont katch up. Rookie was 22 or so in book 1 (gage's book) and now the rookie is 27. Gages daughter had turned 4 in book 1 but she isnt 8-9 in this books. Shes still around 6.
    Also author seems to want all of them to end up with babies. Their cities birth control must be faulty. From the 1st 4 books in this series 3 out of the 4 h's were on birth control and got pregnant. And it's a little cringy that all the H's are manwho*es but the h's have no problem sleeping with them without protection and usually no conversation ahead of time.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022
    This was my favorite book in this series so far, which really surprised me since I don’t usually favor second chance romances. With that being said, this second chance really worked for me. The reasons for their split were understandable and I’d even go so far as to say necessary.

    Both Bentley and Chloe were so selfless in their willingness to put the other first. Chloe had pushed Bentley away when they were kids so he could pursue his dream of playing hockey in the NHL and knew if she didn’t he would give it all up for her. When they meet again a decade later, both Bentley and Chloe are still harboring love for each other. They keep their relationship secret because Chloe needs her job to pay for her mother’s care in a memory care unit, and Bentley loves his job as a Grinder for the Sharks.

    Bentley and Chloe have a lot of hurdles to get over on their way to their happily ever after, but it is so worth it. Both Bentley and Chloe were so determined to sacrifice for each other they couldn’t see a way to be together and keep their jobs, but with the help of their friends, they were able to have it all. And that epilogue…perfection.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
    This story is a test of time. Ten years or more in the making.
    Bentley is an NHL hockey player & Chloe, a PT for the same team. Chloe has been running from an abusive relationship, dealing with her mom's health issues for the past ten years.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
    I WASN'T FEELING THIS ONE AS MUCH. BENTLEY AND CHLOE. I LIKED HIM WAY MORE THAN HER. I CAN UNDERSTAND A LITTLE MISCOMMUNICATION. BUT, IT DRIVES ME A LITTLE CRAZY WHEN IT HAPPENS OVER AND OVER AND OVER. I APPRECIATED HOW THEY BOTH WENT ON WITH THEIR LIVES AFTER THEY SEPARATED. I UNDERSTAND, KINDA, WHY CHLOE DID THE THINGS SHE DID WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER. AND, I GUESS IN A SENSE, IT MAKES SENSE WHEN SHE GOT OLDER. I JUST THINK IT'S NICE WHEN THE CHARACTER MATURES AND REALIZES THE MISTAKES OF THEIR WAYS AND LEARN FROM IT. I LIKE HOW THE FORMER CHARACTERS ARE STILL INVOLVED AND MAKE APPEARANCES, AND STAY TRUE TO THEMSELVES. I JUST FEEL KINDA MEH ABOUT THIS ONE. IT'S STILL A GOOD BOOK. I JUST DIDN'T FALL IN LOVE THE WITH THE H & h AS MUCH AS THE OTHER BOOKS.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023
    ✅ second chance
    ✅ forbidden/workplace romance
    ✅ chaos gremlin returns

    Childhood lovers with all the nostalgic flashbacks and present day angst. The found family with the Sharks continues to be a highlight and Lettie calling Bentley "my Rookie" is the cutest thing I've ever heard. Chloe running from a bad situation with her old team to somewhere, someone, that makes her feel safe.. Bentley. When that confrontation comes to a head, knowing his brothers have his back keeps him grounded and actually made me tear up. I loved the way they all protect each other. I am obsessed with the Lettie cameos because she continues to be absolute chaos.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2020
    I'm loving this franchise of books so far ,they are all well worth a read . I'm hooked already on the next book just from a chapter
  • Jessica Hodge
    5.0 out of 5 stars It just keeps getting better!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2019
    Samantha Whiskey's Seattle sharks series has become an instant one click for me! I can't even manage the wait between each of these books! But when the book does release I read it in a day because I can't put it down and this one was no exception!
  • Gunvor Meller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rookies second chance
    Reviewed in Germany on February 22, 2020
    Bent and Chloe... I love their story. Their childhood memories. How they both got hurt. How they never stopped loving each other. Their struggle to be together again. It is a beautiful story. I laughed. I even cried a little. I can definitely recommend reading this book.
  • L beaver
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading. More enjoyable to read the series in order
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2021
    Another nice read in this series. Bent is the newest member of Seattle Sharks ice hockey team, he has finally settled down and his wild ways cooled. He is shocked to see Chloe, the woman he had been in love with for ten years in his training room. She was now a physio and had moved from Ontario to join their team. He had no idea how he was going to stay away from her. Chloe had to finally tell him why she had made him leave all those years ago and trying to stay away from him was impossible even though being together between staff was banned. Her ex causing her problems saw his team mates stepping up to help.
  • Glenda Fowlow
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Second Chance Seattle Sharks
    Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2020
    I recommend this book for two reasons:

    1. It’s a 2nd chance romance, full of misunderstandings and secrets. It’s well written and flawlessly executed from Bentley’s perspective. Chloe was just a little bit harder for me to like and support, but it wasn’t a show stopper just a speed bump. Their courage in confronting their issues was admirable. I liked how his teammates supported him.

    2. This book in this series is pivotal. Seattle Sharks books 1-3 deal with the three foundational members. This is book 4 and pivots to a newbie on the team. It also points to some of the future issues in further books and so I think this book is necessary to the entire series.

    Lately I’ve read lots of sports romance and this particular series is excellent for showing team spirit, humour and support. The secondary characters help complete the story and ensure you want to keep reading the next book.