BEG, BORROW, OR STEAL

Brittany Pressley and Nelson Hobbs entertain listeners with this amusing rivals-to-lovers contemporary romance. Emily Walker begins fuming when her archnemesis, Jack Bennett, moves back to town and becomes her new neighbor. Despite the petty scheming to ruin each other, they soon realize they have secrets that could bring them closer together. Pressley's upbeat, expressive performance captures Emily's vulnerability at losing her parents and her conflict over her feelings toward Jack. Hobbs's soothing tone and warm timbre complement Jack's calm, supportive demeanor as he overcomes his own family drama and discovers his love for Emily. Both narrators seamlessly deliver banter and intimate emotional conversations. Duet-style email exchanges make this an even more immersive listen. J.J.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2025]