Crimson Love

The Manor

By: Brynne Asher

Narrated by: Emma Wilder, JF Harding

From USA Today Bestselling Author Brynne Asher comes a small-town, woman-on-the-run, age-gap romance. Oh yeah, there’s a jewelry heist too.

I’d like to say my story began when I almost accidentally killed Jett Parker Cross, but it started long before that.

I wish I could kick this spectacle off with a “not to be dramatic” but it was. After all, Jett just had major surgery. The kind that includes a brand new, life-saving organ.

Say less.

Horrifying. Mortifying. And dramatic.

It doesn’t matter how beautiful his soulful dark eyes are, or that I have to restrain myself from touching his thick, wavy hair. When he laid his hands on me to defend himself, I liked it more than I should have.

It seems almost getting killed brings out the broody grump in Jett, even if he did face death on the regular as an Army Special Forces badass.

I’m officially obsessed.

But Jett has bigger issues. He’s the newest board member for Stonebridge Capital, and some don’t want him there. The last thing he has time for is me.

Or so it seems.

That changes when I receive a message from the life I left behind.

The life I escaped.

I’ve been found, and they want me back. What they really want are the rare jewels I took. Since they were already stolen, I like to think I’m righting wrongs and saving myself in the process.

Jett is determined to protect me. But between his family, my secrets, and him teaching me everything between the sheets, we can’t figure out which way is up.

The stakes are high.

Life and death ... with an emphasis on the death part.

In the end, we want one thing, and it’s more precious than a trust fund or jewels…Each other.

©2026 Brynne Asher (P)2026 Brynne Asher

The perfect performance for the perfect book!

This book left me with a full-blown reading hangover and I am still riding the high!

I first read the book and then jumped into the audiobook as soon as I could. And let me say it made this story really come alive for me. Nikko Austen Smith and Connor Crais absolutely brought these characters to life in a way that pulled me into every moment. Connor captured Jett’s calm intensity and quiet strength perfectly, giving his voice a steady, controlled edge that made every protective moment swoon inducing. Nikko delivered Lennon with so much warmth and emotion all while beautifully showcasing her resilience and vulnerability. Together their performances made the connection between these characters feel even more immediate and real, adding another layer of depth to an already gripping story.

Jett absolutely stole my heart. He was intense, capable, quietly lethal in a calm, controlled way, but underneath all of that was a deeply loyal, emotionally grounded man. There was no ego, no unnecessary alpha posturing, just steady strength and devotion that felt real. And Lennon? I loved her! She was smart, resilient, and emotionally open without ever feeling weak. She brought warmth and heart to the story, and I adored how she held her own while still allowing herself to be vulnerable. Together, they were everything. The trust, the emotional safety, the way their connection built so naturally even while under pressure. It was intimate, intense, and incredibly satisfying to watch unfold.

The story itself was such a perfect blend of romance and action, with just the right amount of danger to keep the tension high without overshadowing the relationship. I loved seeing familiar faces, and the new characters were instantly compelling in that “I already need your book” kind of way. Brynne Asher just knows how to build a world that feels lived-in, interconnected, and addictive. This was fast-paced, emotionally rich, and just pure, addictive romantic suspense done right.

Duet Narration Perfection

Emma Wilder and JF Harding perform this audiobook in duet style narration, and these two were absolutely perfect as Lennon and Jett. Emma’s soft, expressive tone captured Lennon’s haunting past and determined future as she found her own strength and trust in Jett. JF’s warm, enticing tone embodied Jett’s protective and dedicated demeanor as he exuded all that alpha male pride and devotion to Lennon. Both narrators created unique and some accented side character voices to make this such a fantastic, immersive listen. Plus, the chemistry was even more explosive in audio!