Audiobooks Like The Play

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Ana Osorio and Teddy Hamilton trade off narration chapter by chapter, which turns the enemies-to-lovers tension into something almost theatrical — you get the full gap between what each character admits out loud and what they're obviously feeling, and the wit in Kennedy's writing lands harder when two distinct voices are committed to selling the denial. Twelve hours is the sweet spot for this kind of slow burn: long enough to earn the payoff, tight enough that the story never stalls out in its own feelings. That combination of voice chemistry, Kennedy's particular tone, and a runtime that doesn't overstay its welcome runs through most of these recommendations — Osorio narrates several of them, Kennedy wrote the majority, and nearly all clock in right around that same twelve-hour mark.

10 audiobooks for fans of The Play

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    Us

    Him • Book 2

    by Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan

    ★ 4.61 ABR Score (62.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (57.6K) ★ 4.82 Audible (4.5K)
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    Him

    Him • Book 1

    by Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan

    ★ 4.57 ABR Score (113.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (106.0K) ★ 4.76 Audible (7.3K)
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    Dual narrators bring conflicting perspectives to this romance: four years of unresolved tension that earns every moment of intensity and vulnerability.

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  3. 3
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    Top Secret

    by Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Christian Fox

    ★ 4.43 ABR Score (46.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.05 Goodreads (42.4K) ★ 4.74 Audible (3.9K)
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  4. 4
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    Good Boy

    WAGs • Book 1

    by Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Tanya Eby

    ★ 4.11 ABR Score (48.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.84 Goodreads (45.5K) ★ 4.51 Audible (3.3K)
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    Teddy Hamilton and Tanya Eby have perfect on-mic chemistry that makes the banter genuinely irresistible. Dual narration romance done right.

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    The Score

    Off-Campus • Book 3

    by Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Savannah Peachwood, Andrew Eiden

    ★ 4.42 ABR Score (524.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (521.4K) ★ 4.63 Audible (3.2K)
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    The Deal

    Off-Campus • Book 1

    by Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Christian Fox, Lorelei Avalon

    ★ 4.35 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.2 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.49 Audible (4.4K)
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    Hockey star Garrett needs tutoring to stay eligible; inexperienced Hannah needs dating lessons to attract her crush—so they strike a mutually beneficial bargain.

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    The Goal

    Off-Campus • Book 4

    by Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Susannah Jones, Andrew Eiden

    ★ 4.20 ABR Score (372.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.86 Goodreads (370.1K) ★ 4.55 Audible (2.4K)
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    Dual narrators bring real chemistry to this friends-to-more hockey romance, and Eiden's Tucker is so earnest you'll forgive every cheesy line he delivers.

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    The Mistake

    Off-Campus • Book 2

    by Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Lorelei Avalon, Lee Samuels

    ★ 4.16 ABR Score (596.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.96 Goodreads (593.0K) ★ 4.43 Audible (3.5K)
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    Lorelei Avalon and Lee Samuels nail the push-and-pull chemistry in this fan-favorite Off-Campus sequel, making Logan's redemption arc hit even harder in audio.

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    The Last Letter

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Jennifer Stark

    ★ 4.78 ABR Score (552.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (538.1K) ★ 4.75 Audible (14.3K)
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    When soldier Beckett inherits his friend's twin children, he must convince their fiercely independent aunt Ella to accept help. The dual narration captures both the military brotherhood and small-town romance.

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  10. 10
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    Love Song

    by Elle Kennedy

    Narrated by Erin Mallon, Connor Crais

    ★ 4.11 ABR Score (8.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.08 Goodreads (8.1K) ★ 4.64 Audible (168)
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    College junior Blake Logan retreats to Lake Tahoe after a brutal breakup, swearing off men and drama for the summer—naturally, complications follow. Elle Kennedy's signature blend of heat and humor gets a perfect dual narration from Erin Mallon and Connor Crais.

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