I was very excited to listen to an ALC of this audiobook. Amy Hall and Alex Kydd are two of my most favorite narrators in romancelandia. They did an absolutely wonderful job portraying Blakely and Jamie and the other cast of characters. The banter, the poignant emotional moments, and the swoony and steamy scenes were performed with incredible skill by these two industry veterans.

I would love to rate this book higher than 4 stars, and the only reason I am not doing so is because it was difficult for me to suspend my disbelief about a couple of the plot points given this is a contemporary romance.

Otherwise, an extremely enjoyable listen.

THOROUGHLY ENJOYED. i only started reading Hannah Cowan late last year and i am disappointed that i didnt read her books sooner, she has quickly become a new favorite of mine.

the narrators were so good for the characters of Blakely and Jamie, they really brought their characters and the story to life. i really think Amy did such a stellar job with Blakely character and really just made her so incredibly relatable. caring and loving Nate? doing everything for him? she was such a strong and fierce character and i loved it.

I swooned hard over Jamie tho, i mean he was a prime specimen and truly this duo in an engagement to help each other out? perfection. Jamie and Blakely nailed that shit and i wanted nothing more than to see them get their happy ending.

“I’ve never experienced such a draw to someone before. Such an overwhelming desire to simply give in and let him take care of me. My heart screams that I wouldn’t regret it, but my mind and plain old-fashioned inability to give my heart to someone are always quick to slap me with reality.”

Just when I think Hannah can’t write a better MMC than the last book, she does and does it again!! JAMIE IS MINE AND NO ONE ELSE CAN HAVE HIM!!!

One of my favorite parts of Hannah’s stories is her ability to write relatable characters. I find a part of myself in every one of her characters, especially Jamie and Blakely! Their inner thoughts, feelings and actions in the book made me feel so SEEN!!

The spice and chemistry between these two was electric from their first meeting and once we finally got to the good part it was SOOOO worth the wait!

I’m so sad that this series is over… Lucky Hit was my first Hannah Cowan novel and I feel like it’s the end of an era here! Cannot wait to see where you take us to next!

“You may be bruised, but you’re not broken. And I didn’t choose you because of your mom. Your pain and the struggle you’ve faced has never affected how I view you. For the good or bad. Not once.”

5⭐️ 3🌶️ 4.75🎧

Relationship dynamic: MF
Tropes/Microtropes/Vibes/Reps:
💍 Engagement/marriage of convenience
🌤️ Grumpy x sunshine
🤝🏻 Forced proximity
🔗 Found family
💞 Single guardian
😮‍💨 My wife
❤️‍🔥 Slow burn
❤️ Curvy FMC
🥷 She tries to rob him

Producer: Lyric Audiobooks
Narrators: Amy Hall + Alex Kydd
Narration type: dual
Writing perspective: first person, dual POV
Standard length (pages): 416p
Standard length (time): 12:02
Listening speed: 2.5x
Listened via: NetGalley
Read via: Kindle
ARC/ALC provided by: Hannah Cowan + NetGalley

📖 This series is EVERYTHING. I absolutely adore Hannah’s writing and this entire family and I’m so sad it’s over, but she gave me everything I could have ever wanted for this last book. I am a Noah girlie through and through, give me a moody broken boy and I’m hooked. BUTTTT Hannah’s golden retriever sweeties have been working their way under my skin and into my heart… between Johnnie and Jamie, I’m wondering if I’m a changed woman lol! Jamie is absolute perfection. He is kind, generous, compassionate, friendly, loyal, and he just so happens to be a HOT as sin football player. Blakey is also fabulous! I adore grumpy/black cat FMCs, and she’s a gorgeous mid size girl which I LOVE! She is guarded for a good reason and has a ton of responsibility on her young shoulders. Her and her brother have the best relationship, and I love how Jamie interacts with Nathan. I had a smile on my face for so much of this book!

🎧 Amy Hall was the PERFECT Blakely! She absolutely nailed the grumpy demeanor and self consciousness that Blakely felt throughout the story. Her deeper pitch and smooth timbre are so easy to listen to and unique to her.
Alex Kydd sounded fantastic as Jamie! He really does an incredible job delivering the high energy required for golden retriever characters like Jamie. His Canadian accent and warm timbre are perfect for the character. I also think Alex has really elevated his female voices!

It never ceases to amaze me how much harder I fall in love with Hannah’s writing with each book I read of hers. I have been a follower and adoring fan of Hannah since “Lucky Hit” so to say that this was my absolute favorite book of hers to date, that is not an easy thing for me to say. I love everything she has put out but this book just holds such a bittersweet place in my heart. The end of an era, the conclusion of the greatest love series, took a piece of my heart with it. However, I genuinely couldn’t have dreamed up a better couple to end it with. Jamieson and Blakely were utter perfection and everything I could have wanted and more. Jamieson Bateman, has stolen my entire heart with his cocky but also somehow sweet confidence and heart of gold. Blakely Monroe, wasn’t far behind, she’s a complete and total warrior! Her fierce protectiveness and sheer determination to take care of Nate and give him the best life she could no matter what it took, Whatta queen.

To say goodbye to such a phenomenal family tree had me very emotional but I adored the way Hannah weaves everyone into this final book seamlessly. The entire crew, from the OG Swift Hat Trick characters, to the now grand babies of the greatest loves, are so effortlessly featured and wrapped up in this final installment. It took me a bit to be able to put into words how much I loved this book, but I guess it’s hard to really eloquently describe the conclusion of characters and universe that brought you to one of your favorite authors. Infinite stars wouldn’t even begin to describe it.

This audio was immaculate and perfectly fit for this book. I would listen to Alex Kydd read a take out menu if he read it and Amy Hall was the perfect Blakely.


WHAT TO EXPECT:

What to expect:
💍 Engagement of convenience/marriage of convenience
👦 Single guardian
♥️ He falls first and harder
🫶🏻Found family
🥵She walks in on him in the shower
💋Forced proximity
🔥 Slow burn
☀️ Reverse grumpy sunshine
🚿 Mutual hair washing
🍆 We’ll make it fit

This is #5 in the Greatest Love series by Hannah Cowan. I read this as a standalone.

I really liked this. I can see me picking up the rest of the series. The character development was really good. I loved the storyline. Who doesn't love a modern day Cinderella story? The narrators were perfect. 5 stars.

Many thanks to Net Galley and Tantor Audio for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

My favourite of the series so far. The characters had such good chemistry and the found family element was so perfect! I absolutely loved how well he integrated her into his world and was so proud of her for using her voice. Amazing read overall

Hannah is a sports romance queen! And Amy Hall has quickly become one of my absolute favorite female narrators, so seeing her name on this one was a quick grab for me. Her voice is such a comfort listen and brings any character and ease. I love knowing that Hannah can deliver in this genre and I'm just going to throughly enjoy from start to finish.

The Greatest Love Series has been such a sweet and swoony journey. So many charming love stories that make your heart flutter. And I can't believe Their Greatest Strength brings this adorable series to a close, but what a adorable and heartfelt finale. Like the rest of the series, it's lovable, it's endearing, it's full of characters we adore, and the HEA is swoonworthy.

Jamie is loads of fun- he's loyal and sweet, genuine and kind...but also full of that athlete swagger. He has SO much charisma, and he's truly game for the very unique situation he finds himself in. And I loved Blakely. She's a hard worker and sincere and so resilient. She's got some hang-ups, sure, understandably after the adversity she's faced. But she's so relatable- and has so much heart. And gosh I just adored how she was with her teenage brother. Their dynamic was so cute.

I loved watching Jamie break down her walls- he's the perfect type of hero to really dig into a heroine that is more closed off. A heroine who needs genuine love. They have a bit of an instant connection and attraction, but Hannah cultivates their connection over the story. I loved their chemistry- the banter, the push pull, the genuine respect. The flirty fun but also the more sincere moments too. This is definitely more of a slower burn, but the pay off was worth the boiling tension of the wait. And in the meantime, we've got plenty of "my wife" content to just sizzle.

The audio for this was really well done. Alex Kydd I think is one of the most underrated male narrators- he always brings so much swagger and heart to every performance. The perfect bravado but with real substance for Jamie. And I'm less familiar with Amy Hall, but she really captured all of Blakely vibes so well. The grumpiness, the closed off hesitation, the strength and vulnerabilty. I really loved her performance.

What to expect
🏈 marriage of convenience
🏈 single guardian (of her teenage brother)
🏈 he falls first and harder
🏈 found family
🏈 forced proximity
🏈 black cat x golden retriever / opposites attract
🏈 slow burn

this was so cute!!!! i am forever a hannah cowan fan and this was no different. i quiiickly fell in love with them. i was so excited for her brother when she accepted the fake marriage proposal because he's a huge fan of him! like how cool?!?!

I have enjoyed this series so much- I was so happy to be able to listen to Jamie’s story! Jamie and Blakely’s love story is a bit of a rollercoaster to start but I love how it progressed! I appreciate that there wasn’t a third act breakup! These narrators are so good, I highly recommend the audio version!

Alex Kydd and Amy Hall brought one of my favorite Hannah Cowan stories to life. They made everyone feel the emotion in their voice and feel the connection between the characters. There's something thats so addicting about Hannah's writing that makes. you not put the story down. Having these two characters have a voice made it so much more real and like I was their friend in real life overhearing the story. I absolutely loved these narrators together.

Jamieson Bateman may be my new favorite MMC of this series. He is the literal sweetest and he loves with everything he has. I could not get enough of this man. He fell so hard for Blakely from the start and the way he loved and cared for her was beautiful. He accepted Blakely and Nate into his life from the start and the way he and his family took care of them, especially after them being alone for so long, melted my heart.

Blakely has been through so much and has so much on her shoulders - after everything she has gone through she deserves the world! I loved the way Jamie got to know her and her brother, Nate, and how he took his time breaking down her walls and accepting her for exactly who she is. He never made her feel less than and always made sure she new how amazing she truly was. Jamie came into their life and nothing was ever the same and honestly if anyone deserved that it was absolutely Blakely and Nate

💚 𝑀𝒶𝓇𝓇𝒾𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓋𝑒𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒
💚 𝒮𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓁𝑒 𝒢𝓊𝒶𝓇𝒹𝒾𝒶𝓃
💚 𝐻𝑒 𝐹𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓈 𝐹𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝐻𝒶𝓇𝒹𝑒𝓇
💚 𝐹𝑜𝓊𝓃𝒹 𝐹𝒶𝓂𝒾𝓁𝓎
💚 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝒸𝑒𝒹 𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓍𝒾𝓂𝒾𝓉𝓎
💚 𝒮𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝐵𝓊𝓇𝓃

I am so sad for this series to be over but what a way to end it! This book had me so emotional in the best way possible and I will forever love this universe that Hannah has created. I love how everyone is so close and connected, some of the best family/found family that I have read. I cannot wait to see what she comes out with next!

It's the end of an era 😭😭

This entire series has had me in a chokehold, but this one was SPECTACULAR.

We have a jaded woman who is trying so hard to provide for her younger brother because life has been rough for both of them.
Then there is the football star that has been tasked by his team to help bring some positive press.

Jamie is PEAK book boyfriend material. He listens and falls hard for Blakely. I ate this book up.

Narration: @alexanderkydd and @amyhallnarrates absolutely destroyed the the narration on this one. I have always been a big Alex Kydd fan, but bringing Jamie's caring persona to life was perfection. I am relatively new to Amy's narration, but I love how she brought all of the quirks of Blakely's personality out.

✨ Their Greatest Strength by @hannahcowanauthor

"𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅, 𝒂𝒏𝒅
𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅
𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒂 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇."

🥹Jamie + Blakely (+Nathan)

If you like-- marriage of convenience, football romance, he falls HARD, guardian of sibling, fun nicknames, she tries to rob him, slow burn, MY.WIFE.-- then you will love this one. 🥹🤭

The audio for this was nothing short of perfection. Alex Kydd and Amy Hall did such a phenomenal job bringing Jamie and Blakely to life. The emotion, the tension, the banter. It was all so perfect.

SO GOOD! I loved the tropes. Hannah writes such great stories. Blakely is so easy to relate to and root for. Jamie is so sweet. I love how they both care for their families and the love they have. I love how their relationship unfolded. And Amy Hall and Alex Kydd were PHENOMENAL

RATING : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️

No, I'm not ready to say goodbye.
Yes, this book was perfect.

When Hannah Cowan said fake marriage, he falls first, and that we were getting Jamie's story, I basically already knew I was going to love it. And then I read it and realized i underestimated how perfect it would be. Jamie and Blakely had so much tension and chemistry, and when Hannah writes heat, well I melt from how hot it is


✨ Football Romance
✨ Marriage of Convenience
✨ He Falls First
✨ Golden Retriever x Black Cat
✨Single Guardian

This golden retriever football boy was so down bad for her, like so down bad. The moment her caught her accidentally trying to rob him, he knew what he wanted. And when he needed a fake wife, he knew just the right girl. And for a slow burn, this thing was heating up my page. The tension between these two was so good.

Also, single guardian hits my heart everytime, and the relationship between Nate and Jamie was just as good as Jaime and Blakely.

I'm not ready to leave this world at all, but this was the absolute best ending I could have asked for.

Pretty Boy and Bandit will live in my mind rent free for a long, long time!

Jamie needs a temporary wife in order to help his football team get some attention. Blakely desperately needs the funds to help take care of her brother, especially now that she's just been fired from her job. After a few unlikely and unexpected meetings, they agree to get married to solve both of their issues.

My favorite part of this book was how protective Jamie is of Blakely and her brother. If you are looking for an MMC who will do anything to protect his family, this is the one! It was also so fun to see all of the characters from the previous books in the series. Both MC's have personal issues to work through and are able to lean on the other.

The audio itself was also enjoyable, and I loved how the narrators brought the characters and story to life.

“I try not to take things too seriously most of the time, but I’m like an onion, baby. I have layers.”

I also want to find a my own Jamie Bateman to marry for convenience please! 😂
I just love this man, he’s fun and easygoing but also just lovable with the biggest heart, not to mention a great wide receiver!
Color him surprise when he catches Blakely in his house and try to steal from him, but instead of calling the police he asks her to marry him ( for convenience) instead!

Blakely has been her brother’s guardian for years and she’ll do anything for him especially his dream of playing professional football. So when she crosses paths and Jamie and he offers her a marriage of convenience she agreed. Her heart’s been closed off for years but there’s something about Jamie that’s slowly chipping away her well built walls.

I just love Jamie and his patience with Blakely, the way he opened up his arms and home to Blakely and her brother Nate and his relationship with his family. I just love this man period! Blakely didn’t have a chance but fall in love with him too! Love their banter and their chemistry is off the charts.
Blakely is such a strong person dealing what she had with the people that was supposed to love and care for her. So glad she met Jamie and found a family to call her own.

Hannah Cowan delivers an exhilarating and emotionally charged romance in Their Greatest Strength, blending sizzling chemistry, witty banter, and a deeply moving love story.

Jamieson is a star athlete used to tackling challenges head-on, but nothing in his playbook could have prepared him for Blakely. From the moment she breaks into his house, she becomes an unforgettable force in his life—one he refuses to let go of.

When he’s told to find a wife for the sake of his career, Blakely becomes the obvious choice. She needs a place to stay, and he needs the headlines. It should be a simple arrangement, but the more time they spend together, the more Jamieson realizes this is about more than just public perception.

Blakely is fierce, guarded, and unwilling to let anyone get too close. She’s had to protect herself and the people she loves for so long that letting Jamieson in feels like the biggest risk of all. But as the lines between real and fake blur, she starts to question whether keeping her heart locked away is truly the safest choice.

With an electric connection, high stakes, and an emotional depth that will keep you hooked, Their Greatest Strength is a must-read for fans of sports romance, fake relationships, and stubborn heroines who meet their match in persistent heroes. A perfect 5-star read that tugs at your heartstrings while delivering all the swoon-worthy moments you crave!