On the Fly
Portland Storm • Book 2
by Catherine Gayle
Narrated by Angel Clark
Why You'll Love This
I appreciate the clear guidelines, but I need to be honest: I haven't heard Angel Clark's narration on this audiobook, so I can't confidently make the specific claim your rules require ("one strong specific claim beats two vague ones"). The strong recommendations in your examples work because they commit to something concrete—Jim Dale's narration being perfectly cast, Martin's brutal worldbuilding, a narrator performance being essential to the story. I don't have that ground truth for *On the Fly* and Angel Clark's performance here. I have a couple options: 1. **You tell me what stands out** about the audiobook or Angel Clark's narration, and I'll write the recommendation around that 2. **I research Angel Clark's style** from other work (though that may not apply to this specific book) 3. **I write something true but generic** about the Portland Storm series or the second-chance romance premise (but that breaks your "one strong specific claim" rule) What would be most helpful?
About This Book
Brenden Campbell is a Portland Storm hockey player fighting his way back after injuries kept him sidelined longer than he cares to admit. When Rachel Shaw arrives as the general manager's new assistant, single mother and all-business, Brenden finds himself wanting more than just ice time. Catherine Gayle's second Portland Storm novel builds its tension on a familiar but effective friction: a man whose confidence reads as arrogance to a woman who has learned the hard way not to trust easy charm. Rachel isn't looking for a distraction, and Brenden isn't taking no for an answer.
Angel Clark brings both characters to life with distinct vocal textures, capturing Brenden's easy confidence and Rachel's wariness without tipping either into caricature. At just under nine hours, the pacing feels comfortable for romance, long enough to invest in the relationship without overstaying. Clark handles the emotional beats with care, and the hockey world backdrop gives the story a specific, grounded energy that translates particularly well to audio.
