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Deep End

From the bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

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Deep End

By: Ali Hazelwood
Narrated by: Ben Holtzmuller, Therese Plummer
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A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis.

Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A junior at Stanford and a student athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships - at least, that's what she tells herself.

Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It's how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes.

So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water...

Readers are loving diving right into the Deep End:

'Deep End is a college sports romance for the books...the tension and pining were truly addicting; add in the undeniable chemistry and I was hooked from beginning to end. Ali Hazelwood has a way with words and this steamy romance was no exception' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely loved this book. Ali Hazelwood has outdone herself, delivering her sexiest and most intoxicating romance yet. From the very first page, I was hooked - not just by the steam (which, whew), but by the emotional depth, the humor, and the way she builds characters who feel so real. Ali, you did it again' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'New favorite Ali book unlocked!!!!!! I am gagged because Ali blew me away with this book! The emotional depth, the angst, and the pining...I could not stop reading and stayed up way past my bed time devouring this book. Lukas and Scarlett consumed me body and soul' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Ali Hazelwood never misses, and Deep End is no exception. I was hooked from the very first page, the chemistry between the characters is electric, and the banter is just perfect. Hazelwood does such a great job of blending smart, complex female leads with heartfelt romance and just the right amount of spice. The pacing was great, and I genuinely didn't want it to end' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Ali Hazelwood, you really never cease to write magic...Scarlett officially has a grip on my heart... And Lukas?? Our communicative, patient king... Now let's get to the spice. TOP. TIER...I'd happily consider this Ali's spiciest book. And the cameos!!!!!!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


*Ali Hazelwood's Deep End was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 23 February 2025©2025 Ali Hazelwood Editors Select Genre Fiction Romantic Comedy Small Town & Rural Sports Women's Fiction Women's Voices Swimming Heartfelt Funny
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I have the misfortune of being very familiar with the Swedish language. The male narrator in this book however clearly does not speak Swedish. It becomes very painful to listen to him. Even if I ignore the accent.. which is not very good and stronger than the text implies; Would it really kill him to actually learn to pronounce the handful of Swedish words used in the book?

I really wish I just read it on my kindle. It’s a nice story and I would have loved it.. (instead it caused me more annoyance than the ex girlfriend in the book.. )

If you happen to speak Swedish, please don’t choose the audio format..

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I love the main characters and though I may have gotten second hand stress (easily achieved for me) due some of the friendship/relationship suspense, it is a really good read.

Bonus, most of Ali H’s books end a little abruptly, this one gave us an epilogue THANK YOU! Granted I always want to know more but maybe I’m just nosy

Performance-wise, this was perfect and the male voice actor, this voice and accent really sold it! I’d like to hear more of him.

My oh my, I loved this… My boyfriend did too (wink)

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Such an incredible story and the voice actors are amazing and the accents are really good and help to keep you in the story

Amazing

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Ali has outdone herself, her best yet! The pace, build up and romance were all swoon worthy, really loved it

Loved this book

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I’m sad this is over. The narrators absolutely made this audiobook what it is, and the spice is perfection!

The narration!

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