Swallow It Down

By: Addison Cain

Narrated by: Addison Barnes, Marcio Catalano

I’ve seen the way he looks at me.

The Captain. The unquestioned leader of this ship.

A ship I wish to be free of. A man I want to be as far away from as my legs might carry me.

The society he’s designed, the rules, the endless battle of wills.…

Yes, I’ve seen the way he looks at me.

I’ve felt his fingertips brush my skin. Heard his laugh. Experienced his smile.

One that’s only for me, and only in secret.

And I know what he wants.

He told me himself that everyone has to pay; that all who survived the fall of civilization were culpable. That’s how he justifies the decisions he’s made, the necessary evils he allows to take place on this ship…all in the name of a greater good.

And it’s why I resist the starved way his gaze drinks me down. Why I can’t be had at any price.

Swallow It Down is an angst-ridden, enemies-to-lovers romance boasting a strong female lead and a swoon-worthy hero. This standalone features an HEA that will keep you listening all night.

©2021 Addison Cain (P)2022 Addison Cain

Unique story that never gets slow

I loved this Addison Cain book. It never slows down. Keeps you on your toes

Honestly, if the world ends, I’m looking for this boat.

Perfect narration, and a strangely satisfying story. It’s dystopian, it’s inventive, it’s clever, and it has characters with far too much depth and emotion to normally be packed into such a brief read. It feels (in a good way) much longer than it is. While reading, I had nonstop dreams of being in the world the author built, because it was so well fleshed-out and fascinating. It all comes down to finding peace with change, with coming to terms with the fact that like may never be what you pictured for yourself, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a rich life with love and fulfillment. If the world falls to pieces, I’m down to find this boat and hop onboard, to be honest. However, a few drawbacks: Despite how lovely the cover model is (he really is sexy), that guy looks nothing like how the MMC is described. I’m pretty sure he has long hair, and he’s in his early 40s and very rugged. Also, the spice is…not as spicy as you might think? It’s definitely “open door” and you know what’s going on, but it’s not nearly as description as some books. The writing will tell you that he’s whispering dirty, filthy things, but won’t say what those things are, and the spicy scenes just don’t dive into what’s happening in an engaging way. Still really enjoyable spice, but I wish the author would have spent more time on certain bits, because the intimacy is actually really important in this book, and I think it deserved more attention to detail. All in all, definitely read the trigger warnings (I didn’t hear any on the audio) because there’s non-con themes and SA and other stuff, but it’s a really good read.

Exceptional story!

I'm still giving this a 5 star review across the board regardless of missing chapter. This story kept you on the edge of your seat. This one will definitely make you think & question everything. Narration was perfectly done!

Chapter 15 recording error

Something is wrong with Chapter 15. you only hear Aaron's side of the conversation. i enjoyed the book except for that problem.

They FIXED Chapter 15!!!!

Okay so I got this awhile ago and heard the same issue as other listeners about Chapter 15. I've been refreshing my library every week and THEY FINALLY FIXED IT!! Got to listen to 15 without having to buy a new copy, just refresh your library peeps!

The book was great, as all Addison Cain books are, and it was so steamy and creative! I loved the narrators, they captured the Captain and Eugenia so well. I'd recommend the listen!!