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In the Same Boat

By: Bianca Willis
Narrated by: Archie Madekwe, Sophie Nélisse
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Audible proudly presents a spicy sports romance narrated by Sophie Nelisse (Heated Rivalry) and Archie Madekwe (Salt Burn).

When Emily Parker, a fiercely driven American coxswain, lands a rowing scholarship to Oxford University, she’s determined to make the legendary team.

Far from home and desperate to prove herself, she comes up against a wall of privilege and prejudice. But Emily refuses to let anyone rock her boat - least of all the entitled and arrogant Oxford rowing captain, Hugh Willock.

Forced into the same team, their strokes start way out of sync, until competition and chemistry pull them into a dangerously smooth rhythm. What begins as a clash of wills soon builds into something that feels even more thrilling than winning…

But Cambridge’s golden boy and rowing captain, Xander Cadish, also has his sights set on Emily and the current between them crackles with something dangerous.

With the annual Oxbridge boat race looming on the horizon, Emily finds herself torn between two rivals - and two impossible choices. Can she find a way to pull together before her heart, and her team, capsize for good?

Perfect for fans of Icebreaker and Challengers, Bianca Willis delivers a steamy, high-stakes love triangle set against one of the most iconic rivalries in sport.

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Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Sports Heartfelt
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actually liked this, great characters, great story line, well performed. Will listen to more like this

Great story

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I took a chance on this one as it was in the audible plus catalogue but I actually rather enjoyed it! Set around the Oxford and Cambridge annual boat race it made an interesting backdrop and a lovely change from baseball/basketball/ice hockey sport romances dominating the scene currently. I loved all the little nods to British culture and learnt a lot about the required preparation and training that goes into the race itself. Hugh made a great MMC but I did find his character slightly exasperating as much as I appreciated his emotional trauma. Emily was more than a match for him and I thought she carried the book although I was surprised at the blasé mention of recreational drugs. I guess it happens amongst uni students but as someone who grew up after the famous photo of Leah Betts, drugs seem a horrendous inclusion for sport enthusiasts. So it’s four stars from me. I was very invested in the story.

Enjoyable British Sport Romance

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Loved it! Great depth of story. I couldn’t stop listening and finished in a day and a half.

Couldn’t stop listening!

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I’m from Oxfordshire so I’m biased but I loved this story of live, passion, sporty competition and centred around the historic Oxford / Cambridge boat race. A great book and well worth a listen. Pleasantly surprised

A fantastic listen! One of the best complimentary books I’ve listened to

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Pretty surprisingly sweet storyline, you root for both male characters for their differences, I’m personally a brown eye fan. Learnt a lot about rowing.


The voice actress has a very interesting English accent??

Very sweet

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