I found myself smiling all the way through

This is a sweet romance. I did find myself grinning all the way through as the story unfolded and the characters grew into themselves. A fantastic performance from both narrators.
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I just love this writer

Emily McIntire's writing is that great. The stories she composes are just a little different and more real than others, and this is no exception. This enemies-to-lovers/best-friend's-brother has the feels and tingles my entire emotional range in all the right places. Sarah Puckett and Theo Sinclair did an amazing job with the narration, the characters came to life and they somehow made me feel all the emotions.
Nothing more to say except: listen to this! You will not regret it.

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Beneath The Stands

I am totally in love with this series. Emily McIntire hits on delicate subjects in such a way that....well I don't even have words to describe it.
This story semi-hit close to home and made me want to cry but in the end, the way Becca gets out of her situation made me so happy.
I loved their story and Emily McIntire has a new fan for life.

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Angsty

I'm a bit torn with this story- well written, so angsty and really complex, this story follows Eli and Becca. I did read the first book in the series but it was a while ago so I forgot much about it and had no trouble catching up so I consider this an interconnected standalone.

The good- this is really emotional and angsty. If that's what you're into, be expecting to scream and cry. There is an HEA (although it's a tough road to get there) but the first half is really fun with the banter. I really liked the back and forth and enjoyed the building of the initial relationship. There is a lot of steam.

Though this was sold a best friend's brother romance, the best friend aspect was minimal, in my opinion, since Eli had such a poor relationship with his sister.

The bad- This story does include aspects that I don't like. There is a time jump and the second half of the book has Eli about to marry someone else which, of course, leads to the questionable behavior. And so, like in the first book, the main couple was basically with other people until far into the book, which means the resolution felt a little rushed. I also didn't really like Eli's stance about family and how he pretty much never went back to his hometown to help his sister but I appreciated how Eli started to pick up the slack towards the end, when he realized just how bad things were.

I lived through this story going between the ebook and the audiobook and the audiobook, featuring Sarah Puckett and Theo Sinclair was fantastic. Done duet style, both narrators had wonderful voices, emotional characterization and were so well suited for their roles. I really loved living through the story by listening to the audiobook.

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Good Listen

What do you do with two people who can not face what they want? You have drama and a best friend that everyone loves who will tell it to you straight, even if you don't listen. Becca and Elliott knew they were off limits to each other, but their bodies didn't listen. But when feelings got involved they were both in denial until it was over and still couldn't face the truth. This story is full of heat and drama that you won't want to put down.
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This is fantastic!

I love Emily McIntire’s writing… and I love Sarah Puckett and Theo Sinclair as these characters!’n. Emily McIntire was new to me with Beneath the Stars.. and I am was hooked. This book is as good as the first and the character SO ring true.

Eli is the small town turned NBA basketball star who gets injured and ends up not being able to go back to the sport he loves. He ends up as the assistant coach at FCU, where he finds Rebecca. Rebecca is from his home town, the preachers wayward daughter. She has been under her parents control her whole life and yearns y try I break away. Because of things she’s seen and heard in her home her whole life, she doesn’t believe in love…. But believes it’s all a trap. She ends up working with Eli, who is her best friends brother that she has been angry with because she thinks he left his sister to take care of their father after their mom died. The more she works with him, the more she comes to realize that she doesn’t know the whole story…. And she and Eli begin a relationship…..

When Eli tells her he loves her… she runs. When she sees him five years later… the love she feels for him overwhelms her.. but she’s too late.. he’s engaged to someone else.

There’s SO much more to this story… and it’s SO good! I recommend it highly!!!

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hot and heavy enemies-to-forbidden lovers

I got this sizzling audiobook at my request via a promo from the fabulously lovely Flock, and Pink Flamingo Productions, so this my voluntary review.

I absolutely LOVE book 1 in the Sugarlake series, it was a gushy childhood besties to lovers, and all the warmy moosh. This, was a firey Hate You-Want You-Love rollercoaster. Don't worry if you haven't read book 1, this can also be read standalone but understanding book 1, makes this so much more intense because you really understand the insecurity Becca has about boinking her besties older brother.

"She’s fire. Absolutely insane. But I love the way she burns..."

Our girl Becca has a problem, her bestie Alina has a jerkface older brother called Eli who loves to rile her up, and get in her face, and now they are both at the same college in Florida. Unable to play pro due to injury, he becomes the new Basketball coach at Becca’s university.

"To assume we know our fate is futile, and when one path is stunted, another one is paved..."

Loved narration from Sarah Puckett who has thankfully been saved from Mafia, Cartels and forced marriages to deliver this awesome story. Theo Sinclair gives a fantastic performance as Eli, and I will definitely be checking out more of his work.

Onto book 3 in Emily's series now!

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wow

The narration of Sarah Puckett and Theo Sinclair is brilliant.


This is the second book in the Sugarlake series. a hot story, full of love, heartbreak, betrayal & redemption This book is a roller coaster of emotions.
Loved the characters of Becca and Elliot . When learn the reason why both have acted strange in the past. Brilliant.

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Fantastic!

Emily McIntire had done it again. Book 2 of her Sugarlake series had me at the first line and kept me captivated for the whole story. This interconnected stand alone features Becca and Eli. Growing up in the same town, Becca knew Eli as her best friend's brother. He left home after the death of his mother, leaving behind chaos. Now years later, Becca runs into him at her college, just as she is in need of a job. He is the new assistant basketball coach, and she is going to be working with him. Despite the chemistry, their mutual dislike for each other is evident. Until it's not. McIntrie weaves a complex story of family deceptions, small town gossip, forgiveness, redemption and love like we all hope to find. I fell in love with Sugarlake in the first book in this series, and now I know, I will be coming back to visit every time I can!

Sarah Puckett and Theo Sinclair tell us this story with a fabulous narration. Puckett aids in the personality building of Becca. Snarky, smart, determined, and insecure, she give Becca all the feels and lets us see her grow over time. Sinclair brings out the best features in Eli. His warmth, love and need to redeem himself all comes through with his nuances. This team of narrators enhances the book and made the time fly by.

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Enemies To Lovers Best Friend's Brother Romance

Beneath the Stands by Emily McIntire is an enemies to lovers best friend's brother romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Sarah Puckett and Theo Sinclair. This is the second book in the Sugarlake series and can be read as a standalone. However, I the stories are interconnected so I would highly recommend reading them in order.

The book does come with a caution: "Beneath the Stands features strong language, explicit sexual scenes and mature situations which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised."

This is the second book of Emily's that I have read and it definitely won't be my last. I was pulled in from the first chapter and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed the relationship between Eli and Becca. Their relationship took me on an emotional roller coaster but you couldn't help but root for them. I loved getting both of their points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for the next book in the series Beneath The Hood to be released on audio so I can get Jackson & Blakely's story.

Sarah and Theo did an amazing job on the narration! They both really know how to bring a story to life. I could feel the emotions that Eli and Becca were going through.

I would highly recommend this book if you love small town romances, enemies to lovers romances, best friends brother romances, or contemporary romance.


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