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Captivating

By: Bella Matthews
Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Desiree Ketchum, Ava Erickson
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From USA Today and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes an Enemies to Lovers, Fake Dating, Sports Romance.

Killian St. James was the boy I loved. Now he’s the man I love to hate.

To the world, I’m America’s sweetheart. A brand built on fairy tales and love songs that sell millions. But the truth? I’m not sure I believe in happily ever afters . . . At least not for me.

Burned-out and desperate for a break, I return to my hometown, craving quiet and a tiny taste of freedom. But instead of peace, I find a stalker in the shadows, paparazzi on my heels, and a meddling family with their own ideas about my life.

Everyone insists I need protection, and having my new bodyguard pose as my fake boyfriend makes total sense . . . Not that they asked me. If that’s not enough, did I mention that Killian is all too happy to volunteer for the job?

This MMA champion is brooding, relentless, and inconveniently perfect at keeping me safe. He’s also unimaginably gorgeous, with a quiet confidence that’s even sexier than the ink tattooed on his golden skin.

But as lines blur and sparks fly, I’m left wondering if the boy I once loved could be the man I can trust with my life . . . and my heart.

©2025 Bella Matthews (P)2025 Bella Matthews Contemporary Sports Heartfelt
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This story is one of my favourites by Bella Matthews. I enjoyed listening to the narrators and felt like they represented the characters well.

Killian and Lilah are perfect together.

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Loved the book but in audible it was even better!
Aiden Snow and Desiree Ketchum absolutely smashed it as Killian and Lilah and definately brought the book to life

Amazing

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I think i finally understand what "down bad" properly means. Killing St James has always loved Lilah Ryan. And same goes for Lilah. But their immature minds, some miscommunication and their careers put that on hold. Now they have a "second" chance and a fake dating situation finally gets all the mess from their younger years out in the open. I barely could put this down. Can't wait for more.

Great read

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Amazing! This is one of my favourite books in the series and the audio just made it so much better. Aiden Snow was perfect as Killian.

So good!!

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I loved this book so much I had to get the Audiobook.

Aiden for Killian was a brilliant choice, his dark timber voice was excellent for the MMA fighter and Desiree was a chosen choice for our outspoken pop star lilah.

The emotion these two pored into the performance was magical!

Another fantastic story by Bella Matthew’s.

Great performance!

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