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- Title: Captivated by You
- Author: Sylvia Day
- Narrator: Jeremy York, Jill Redfield
- Length: 12:16:00
- Version: Abridged
- Release Date: 18/11/2014
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
- Genre: Romance, General, Romance, General
- ISBN13: 9.78E+12
There’s something profoundly intimate about listening to a love story unfold through headphones – the whispered confessions, the heated arguments, the breathless reconciliations all playing out just inches from your eardrums. Sylvia Day’s ‘Captivated by You’ becomes an entirely different creature in audio form, transformed by the exceptional performances of narrators Jeremy York and Jill Redfield into what feels like an intensely personal confession rather than a performance.
I first encountered this audiobook during a rainy afternoon in Buenos Aires, holed up in a café near La Recoleta Cemetery where the melancholy atmosphere perfectly matched the turbulent romance between Gideon and Eva. The way York and Redfield brought these characters to life reminded me of those magical storytelling evenings in Oaxaca – their voices carrying the same raw emotional truth that transcends mere narration.
Day’s fourth Crossfire novel plunges deeper into the psychological wounds of her protagonists, with Gideon’s protective instincts and Eva’s insecurities creating a perfect storm of romantic tension. What makes this audiobook experience exceptional is how the dual narration amplifies the story’s emotional impact. York’s deep, resonant voice captures Gideon’s barely-contained intensity – you can hear the character’s internal struggle between vulnerability and control in every carefully measured syllable. Meanwhile, Redfield’s Eva is all nervous energy and quiet strength, her voice breaking in all the right places during emotional scenes.
As someone who’s spent years studying how cultures express love through storytelling, I was particularly struck by how Day’s narrative – already emotionally potent on the page – gains new dimensions through audio. The love scenes become breathtakingly intimate when whispered directly into your ear, while arguments carry the visceral impact of overhearing a real couple’s fight. There’s one particular scene where Gideon confesses his fears that had me pausing the audiobook to collect myself, so powerful was York’s delivery.
The production quality matches the stellar performances. Unlike some audiobooks where scene transitions feel abrupt, here the editing flows naturally, maintaining the story’s rhythm. The narrators’ pacing is impeccable – they understand when to let silence speak volumes, a skill I’ve come to appreciate after those storytelling nights in Mexico.
However, this intensity won’t be for everyone. The audiobook’s immersive quality means the story’s more melodramatic moments feel even more heightened. Some listeners might find the constant emotional peaks exhausting without the natural breaks that come from reading visually. Also worth noting – while the narrators handle the steamy scenes with admirable professionalism, these moments might make for awkward public listening!
Compared to other romance audiobooks I’ve experienced during my travels – from the gentle charm of ‘The Rosie Project’ to the historical sweep of ‘Outlander’ – ‘Captivated by You’ stands out for its unflinching emotional honesty. It’s less a traditional romance than a psychological study of two damaged people fighting for love, made all the more compelling by the narrators’ commitment to their characters’ truth.
For those new to the Crossfire series, I’d recommend starting with the earlier books to fully appreciate the character development. But for returning fans, this audiobook offers a profoundly moving way to reconnect with Gideon and Eva’s journey. Perfect for long train rides through dramatic landscapes or solitary evenings when you want to lose yourself in someone else’s passionate turmoil.
With wanderlust for stories that make the heart race,
Marcus Rivera
