LONG SHOT Hoops Series, Book 1

Narrators Sean Crisden and Jo Raylan break emotional ground in a romance that brings as much heat as it does anguish. Iris Dupree hails from Louisiana, making Raylan's effortless-sounding and joyful Southern accent a perfect match as the ambitious young woman has a chance encounter with NBA rookie August West--whom Crisden voices with the confidence and swagger of a successful athlete. They instantly connect, but Iris is dating West's rival, Caleb, an abusive, controlling charmer. Raylan's performance of Caleb is exacting, giving listeners insight into the abuse Iris suffers. Raylan's performance is balanced by the softer Creole-inspired accents she brings to the women who help Iris find the path to independence and love. J.E.C. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2019]