** This review is for the audiobook**

4.5 out of 5 rounded up.

My Anti-hero by Tijan is a sports romance (football), grumpy sunshine, protective MMC romantic suspense book.

This is my second time listening to a book by this author and now I am going to go read/listen to her backlist.

Brett is a football player with a sordid past (think bad-boy). Football helped pave a way out of the life he was subjected to in his childhood. Once he meets Billie (Willow), it is lust at first sight and he is determined to be her protector.

Billie has a traumatic past and has walls up and a keeps a very small circle of people around her. Brett also keeps a small circle but I like the found family aspect in this book.

Writing: 4.5/5 stars
I loved the romance and suspense mix in the book. The story flowed well and I was hooked from the first chapter.

Plot: 4.5/5 stars
I loved the story and listened every chance I got.

Characters: 5/5 stars
I liked that Billie was vulnerable but also a strong FMC. She went through a lot and had walls up but also didn't let it stop her from doing things she wanted to do. She felt relatable and I wanted to root for her! Brett was the perfect partner for Billie. He wanted to protect her and show her the love she deserved. Even though he was tough on the outside, he also needed to be loved and Billie's love and affection was exactly what he needed as well.

Audio: 5/5 stars
Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton are two of my favorite narrators. They brought the emotions and feelings to life. 5 star narration as usual from these two.

Overall, I absolutely recommend this audio!

This audiobook will be released on February 8, 2024.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of My Anti-Hero. I voluntarily listened to it and gave an honest review.