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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...

*Ali Hazelwood's Deep End was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 23 February 2025

©2025 Ali Hazelwood (P)2025 Random House Audio Editors Select Genre Fiction Romantic Comedy Small Town & Rural Sports Women's Voices Swimming Heartfelt Funny

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Love Alis books, this did not disappoint. As a person who speaks Swedish, the narrator definitely does not.

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The animated voices brought the book to life. A story of how controlling all aspects of their life helps relieve the trauma which they had no control.

Control over trauma

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Dear Ali, how dare you give me the worst book hungover ever!

Let's be honest, I would read anything Ali writes and this book was no exception. When I first saw her post on Instagram about the premise and how you wanted the book to be called Whet, I was hooked for reasons I still can't fully explain. Then, when I saw her in Liverpool for her tour with Julie Soto, she kept talking about this book, how it would be a sports romance and STEM, and that she really wanted the title to be Whet (this was over six months ago). As the release date was getting closer, I thought I might not start it immediately because I was still recovering from an Onyx Storm book hangover, but the first moment I started, I couldn't stop.

I was hesitant at first because, although I loved her previous book, I couldn't feel the connection with the characters, it felt like just another spicy book. But this one took that spice and gave me two broken characters, a real connection, and a lot of extra heat. I daresay this is her spiciest book for me, and I loved it.

We explore people-pleasing, PTSD, and that taboo of sexuality and BDSM, which I loved was explored in a consensual way, because what's hotter that? I think this felt too vanilla for some, but let's not forget that this is the first time for both characters to explore these intense dynamics. That raw, unpolished discovery really adds to the overall plot of the story. I had a crappy day on Monday, and this book was the therapy I needed, especially since it also delves into going through therapy and opening up to others to allow them to help.

I keep hearing people say they don't relate to Scarlett, but I see so much of myself in her. I’ve never been a full athlete, but I experienced a severe burnout from stress that left me with deep insecurities and trauma. I've been working with a therapist to overcome my perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies, and I could truly see myself in Scarlett after she had her accident. What really resonated with me was how she found a partner with whom she could let go completely, especially sexually, this gave her the power and security she needed to rebuild herself. It’s that raw vulnerability and strength that made her journey feel so personal and real to me. But, like with every story, this is not for everyone.

I also loved, and snorted at (view spoiler) Plus, the fact that the audio is a duet really added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. Also, the epilogue is chef's kiss ❤️

chef's kiss

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I recognised myself a lot in Scarlet. The story had potential but I was not quite satisfied with it.

Raw and vulnerable story

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This was a great book. you start to question things but then lucus brings you back around.

fun and sexy

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