High school going on mid twenties

First off, the narration was excellent and saved the story. I really get annoyed at books that are supposedly about highschoolers and the characters are written as if they are in their mid-20s. Why not just place them in their mid-20s and ship the story it it just a lot of it didn’t add up or make any sense for adolescence. I did like the attraction between the main characters I just found the story unrealistic.

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Enemies to Lovers

Savage Rivals by Becca Steele was a fantastic listen. Becca brought all the angst here. This story brought all the emotions. The growing love between these two was something I feel like is usually missing in these enemies-to-lovers / Secret lovers situations. James and Will did a great job portraying this couple growing with each other. I was pleasantly surprised.
Overall I really loved this story!

A Mixed Bag

Savage Rivals is an imperfect narrative. The two male leads read nearly identical to each other and the romantic arc is woefully underdeveloped. However, Steele does present a quick, enemies-to-lovers MM romance that is a nice palate cleanser.

so good

this was a really fun as a steamy enemies to lovers romance. Asher and Levi were both such great characters. I loved them both so much.
will watt and james joseph were were absolute perfection as the narrators. I enjoyed this story from beginning to end.

MM Enemies-To-Lovers Romance

Savage Rivals by Becca Steele is a MM enemies-to-lovers high school romance that I listened to on audio narrated by James Joseph and Will Watt.

I absolutely love Becca’s books! I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I loved the relationship that bloomed between Asher and Levi. I really enjoyed getting both of their points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

James and Will did an amazing job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you like MM romances, enemies-to-lovers romances, sports romances, or contemporary romances.

Savage Rivals

okay this is my 1st M/M book ever and I have to say I freaking love it. never thought I would enjoy a book like this. but hot damn was this book hot 🔥🔥. Becca baby you did it again you made me fall in love with this book.

James Joseph & Will Watt made this novel for me!!

Rivals from the moment they met Levi and Asher want nothing more than to take the other day in whatever way they can. It all started at a football match and only escalated from there. These two rivals are getting more than they bargained for when feelings get involved and nothing can stop the passion that ignites in them once it is started.

Becca Steele put a little bit of a twist on the whole high school bully romance, and I loved every minute of it. Levi and Asher grew up worlds apart but on the football pitch they know exactly who they are. That one thing tied them together as well as their hatred for one another. When things start to shift from enemies to frenemies, they take their relationship as it comes. There is a transitional period where neither one of them know exactly what is going to happen, but they go with it. For me that was different because in most bully romances it is constant hate up to the point of the story ending and that is not realistic nor entertaining for me. Becca created a whole new take on bully romances, and I am here for it.

James Joseph has quickly become one of my favorite narrators, his British accent really hits all the good points in every story he narrates. Will Watt though, I have been sleeping on him. I know I have heard his narrations before but this one really grabbed me, especially when he said "baby" because who doesn't love that?

Then that epilogue!! I am a sucker for a good epilogue and this one was *chefs kiss* and I never wanted their story to end. Five stars for the football rivals who found love amongst the hate.

Fantastic Story & Listen🎧 Gripping & Smoking🔥Hot

Becca Steele continues to wow me with another amazing enemies to lovers romance, the story grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it straight to the end. The lead characters, Asher and Levi, are on their school’s football teams and are rivals, each team tries to outdo the other in shenanigans and pranks to get under their skin. The tension between could be cut with a knife, but they soon realize there is chemistry between them and it does not take them long to realize it, the back-and-forth banter turns into foreplay and when they finally give into the feeling, it is explosive. This is a fantastic, bi-awakening, gay for you, M/M new adult romance, it is a wonderfully plotted story with plenty of drama, angst, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. Becca Steele, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, James Joseph and Will Watt did a great job bringing these characters and their story to life. They had a complete understanding of the characters they portrayed, gave each a voice that fit their character’s persona perfectly, and were believable in every role they played. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and projected them into their performance and had you feeling every single one. These entertaining storytellers are versatile voice artists and a pleasure to listen to. They made a great team and their narration enhances the story to another level. Thank you for another fantastic listen.

Hot Rivals!

This m/m bully romance/enemies to lovers was off the charts hot! The tension and heat from Asher and Levi was endlessly entertaining and so sexy. This book perfectly showcased how that hot anger can turn to fierce passion! Can’t wait to read and listen to more from Becca!

The narrators were amazing! The duet style is perfect!

Emotional and Beautiful

I've only recently begun to listen to M/M romances and wow! This one absolutely blew me away. Will Watt and James Joseph delivered some of the most gut wrenching performances I've ever heard in ANY romance novel. I'm a big fan of the bully/tortured past trope and love the edginess. So, if you're a fan of Rina Kent, L. Steele, etc. this one is definitely for you!