Resistance Training

A Steamy Romantic Comedy

By: Kayley Loring

Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Emma Wilder

Vivian only has one big regret in life–and a million little ones if you count all the calories she didn’t consume while she was living with the guy who dumped her. But Vivian is glad she moved to Portland with her ex. She’s glad he left her for someone who lives in the city she moved from, because she can now eat her feelings and those feelings taste like wine, tacos, pastries, and gourmet ice cream.

She’s even happy when her newly-engaged sister informs her that she’s hired the toughest personal trainer in town to whip Vivian back into shape for her wedding, because it finally brings her face-to-face with that one big regret—her former best friend from high school.

Brad Mitchell, who claimed she broke his heart and disappeared after they graduated. Who never replied to all those emails about how much she regretted hurting him. The once-chubby, grumpy nerd who was the other person in their two-member book club. The one who now looks infuriatingly hot in a compression tank top and sweatpants.

Brad goes by Mitch these days. He has the same wry sense of humor, a lot of exciting new muscles, and one aggravating, old grudge. But as he puts Vivian through resistance training that tests his own stubborn resolve too, their old spark refuses to die—it just keeps doing more reps.

And those long-ignored emails sitting in Brad's archived inbox folder? They just might take these former best friends from enemies to lovers and give them the second chance they deserve—if he ever reads them.

©2025 Kayley Loring (P)2026 Kayley Loring

Hilarious and Heartfelt Dual Narration

Happy sigh…Resistance Training by Kayley Loring was a cute, lighthearted reunion romance that had me giddy with laughter, happy sighing about butts, and simply swooning from start to finish. I read the ebook earlier last year and loved Brad and Vivian. However, Emma Wilder and Jason Clarke in dual narration are the absolute chef’s kiss! Emma’s melodic voice perfectly matches Vivian’s flirty, passionate vibes as she persevered to make Brad give into her deep desires. Jason’s rich, growly tone personifies Brad’s grumpy, guarded demeanor, peeling back layer after layer as Vivian worked her way into his heart. Both Emma and Jason’s distinct and flawless portrayal of side characters is super fun and entertaining. Not to mention their hilarious singing along with a few other surprises Kayley throws their way. The chemistry they create between Vivian and Brad is explosive and blush-worthy. I loved it.

Kayley always makes me laugh

A second chance romance mixed with humor as Kayley always brings. Narration was amazing. Jason Clark brought Brad/Mitchell to life perfectly. I love Vivian and her love of pastries.
You see growth through both characters along with spice and humor.

Resistance Training is basically a workout for your heart and your abs!

Resistance Training by Kayley Loring on audio is proof that sometimes your high school bestie turned ghoster just needs a few years, a six-pack, and a cat to finally get his act together…and hearing it out loud makes it even better!
Narration magic: Vivian is voiced by Emma Wilder, who absolutely nails Vivian’s sass, vulnerability, and laugh out loud inner monologue.
Brad is voiced by Jason Clarke delivering peak grumpy/hot trainer energy with just enough restraint to make the tension delicious!
Vivian is fresh off a breakup, trying to sweat out her feelings, and what does her newly engaged sister do? Finds her a personal trainer to shake her out of her funk… who just happens to be Brad…the nerdy kid who glowed up into a disciplined (mostly), broody thirst trap with unresolved teenage angst.
Cue:
-Banter so sharp it could slice through gym leggings
-Meddling retirees who deserve their own reality show
-Scene-stealing cats
-Sexual tension thick enough to fog a spin-class mirror
Emma Wilder’s delivery of Vivian’s sass paired with Jason Clarke’s perfectly controlled grump are Fireworks (not the July 4th kind).
This audiobook brings the yacht spice, the Twilight references, and that penultimate emotional payoff that had me kicking my feet…followed by an HEA so satisfying you’ll be grinning like a teenager again!!
Listener warning: Do not listen in public unless you’re prepared for spontaneous cackle laughs, blushing swoons, and the sudden urge to text your BFF: “Remember that hot guy from the gym?”
Bottom line: Kayley Loring handed us gym romance audiobook crack, and with this narration? I devoured it like post-workout tacos!!!

So funny!

I listen to a lot of audiobooks, but this is the first one that made me laugh out loud. The story was something different and I finished it in one day!

Love This!

Enjoyed this one so much! Great 2nd chance story with humor, emotions and spice.
Narration is Fantastic with Connor Crais and Emma Wilder!