In the Same Boat

by Bianca Willis, Archie Madekwe (Narrator), Sophie Nélisse (Narrator)

Audible proudly presents a spicy sports romance narrated by Sophie Nelisse (Heated Rivalry) and Archie Madekwe (Salt Burn).

When Emily Parker, a fiercely driven American coxswain, lands a rowing scholarship to Oxford University, she’s determined to make the legendary team.

Far from home and desperate to prove herself, she comes up against a wall of privilege and prejudice. But Emily refuses to let anyone rock her boat - least of all the entitled and arrogant Oxford rowing captain, Hugh Willock.

Forced into the same team, their strokes start way out of sync, until competition and chemistry pull them into a dangerously smooth rhythm. What begins as a clash of wills soon builds into something that feels even more thrilling than winning…

But Cambridge’s golden boy and rowing captain, Xander Cadish, also has his sights set on Emily and the current between them crackles with something dangerous.

With the annual Oxbridge boat race looming on the horizon, Emily finds herself torn between two rivals - and two impossible choices. Can she find a way to pull together before her heart, and her team, capsize for good?

Perfect for fans of Icebreaker and Challengers, Bianca Willis delivers a steamy, high-stakes love triangle set against one of the most iconic rivalries in sport.

Genres: Audiobook, Romance

Audible Audio

Published March 19, 2026

Reviews

[Rebecca Bryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wish I could have concentrated on the plot more but I couldn’t hear it for how badly some of the narration was. In my opinion, one was a lot better than the other. Don’t get me wrong the other can read, but it felt more like I was 5 and being read to by a classroom teacher. This may be why I slept through a good portion of the book and don’t have it in me to listen again.
I don’t mean to be cruel but it wasn’t for me.

[Paige Seach Sorrenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audio review
4⭐️
2🌶️

I was looking for a palette cleanser between series and was pleasantly surprised with this. I don’t know anything about rowing, it did give love triangle vibes which I don’t usually like but I feel this was done well. The stakes weren’t overly high for the romance aspect of this book and I feel like it’s a nice uplifting college sports romance. It faced real challenges that weren’t related to the main characters relationship and touched on the side of competitive racing. I did think the constant use of drugs on the team was a bit weird if they’re entering top competitions but I guess as Emily points out, those with money and high social standing have different rules. Overall it was a good light hearted palette cleanser

[Abby Warburton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had so much fun with this audiobook!! It kept a nice pace, had likable characters, and had enough plot to keep me interested without overwhelming me with whiplash. The narrators were great and this book had me laughing pretty frequently.

Emily & Hugh were so endgame from the beginning- I mean who wouldn’t be after the whole bagel debacle??! Starting off with so much banter and tension was really a good attention grabber. If there is one thing we should all know at this point is I’m a SUCKER for a forbidden/secret relationship that friends have suspicions about but don’t have confirmed. Something about it just gets me with a book- stolen glances and sneaking around LOVEEEE. So when Emily and Hugh decide they can’t act on their feelings but want to I knewww I was in for something good. Between friendships, teammates, family dynamics, and tropes!
Then we added in the Xander triangle, which to be honest I didn’t hate as I kinda normally would with a love triangle- mostly I think because everything Emily did I could see as justification and not really “cheating” with each other. (Usually that’s the part I can’t stand in a triangle is the constant indecisiveness…*cough cough TSITP* But in this book I could kinda see the reasons.

I think where the book lost that star just a smidge was A) there wasn’t a whole lot of WOW or OBSESSION moments. I don’t feel I’ll be thinking about this book for months and years to come, but I would absolutely recommend it! B) I think some of the characters or plot points got a lil bit lost towards the ending I would’ve liked to have seen them hashed out a bit more.

Overall, I really enjoyed this audiobook and the narrators. It kept me entertained and hooked for what was coming next. I’d recommend if you love a
⭐️out of the box sport romance (rowing)
⭐️teammates to lovers
⭐️rivaling team captain
⭐️childhood rivalry
⭐️forbidden / hidden relationships
⭐️he lowkey falls first

[Kate Cranston · Rating 4 out of 5]

I rather enjoyed this listening experience! I wasn’t sure what to make of it but am glad I gave it a chance.

The Oxford and Cambridge boat race made a really interesting setting, and the descriptions of Oxford University were amazingly detailed.

I’ve enjoyed many sport romances but was getting bored of ice hockey, baseball and basketball (all being very US-ian of course!) so this very British romance (albeit between an American cox who comes to Oxford to study and a British guy with father issues) was incredibly refreshing, with emotional depth and I feel I learnt a lot about the institution of the boat race as well! It doesn’t seem to be a physical book at all, just this audible experience but I would recommend it!

[EternallyPaperbound · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such an easy 3.5!
I love a good sport romance, especially a sport that is a bit more on the obscure side and I personally have never read a rowing book. Although I do love watching it during the Olympics.
The sport was definitely the driving force in this book I enjoyed the hard work, strategy, ups and downs best.
The romance was interesting too - not your average love triangle at all, there was depth there and I love that. You see and feel the connection and chemistry.
A really great read if you enjoy a fun, banter filled sports romance.

[Danny Kearl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fun, easy audiobook to sink into.

The narrators were unreal, genuinely so entertaining! I ended up learning way more about rowing than I ever expected to. Unexpected education while listening to a rom‑com? Love that for me.

The only thing that pulled me out of the story was the geography. It’s very clear the author does not know Oxford/London in the slightest, and as someone who actually lives in the UK, those little inaccuracies definitely made me pause.

[♏Vanessa♏ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an exciting, and difderent sports romance. I liked ot took place in Oxford- UK, plus it was about boat racing, which was a nice variation on the over done 4 main sports most sport romance books are about. It was as exciting and fun as any other sports romance that centers around the actual sport. Needed more spice in my opnion.
The romance was cute too, but the love triangle a bit meh.
great narration.

[Hunter Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly enjoyable story, waaaaay too much cocaine and ETOH abuse. A lot of objectification in both directions M--F; F-->M. Still I was interested in the story and it was enjoyable (and yes I did go to college and grad school but guess what? I did not partake in such things as a proud nerd/introvert). I enjoyed the setting being at Oxford.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75
Positives:
+I loved that is was set in London, as I had just visited last summer.
+A woman making her way in a male dominated sport
+MMC narrator-British accent ☺️😍
+I learned about a sport I knew nothing about
+Emily's family
+Emily's and Hugh's chemistry 🥵
Neutral:
=FMC narrator
Negatives:
-Flip flopping between 2 guys
-Hugh's POS dad

[Kenzie Lowe · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars!
It was fun sports romcom, unfortunately the narration could have been better, but it was cute and fun.

Unfortunately the ending felt a little lack luster and like there was a lot of stuff that was never answered

[Laree Wirtz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Completely forgettable…

[Aimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfectly balanced and well to read

[Izabella · Rating 3 out of 5]

exactly as expected - Bianca's British accents are pretty trash though hahaha.

[Jamila Glapion · Rating 5 out of 5]

good summer read, narration version was well done

[Jillian MacDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute little story. Not my usual read, but I enjoyed it.

[Lucy Coppack · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved

[Jess Botha · Rating 2 out of 5]

I gave this one a try but it's just not for me. Also Georgia's British accent was horrible, she sounded Australian and it was really distracting.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my normal genre but an easy listen

[Caila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another Audible Original down the hatch! This one was alright… cute, fun, learned about rowing. But nothing amazing.

[Jo Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Free on aubilble… enjoyable chick lit, even enjoyed the rowing stuff.

[Denise Houghtlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say this was my first rowing book but it was fun and very interesting! I learned a lot about the sport I didn’t know and had a great time doing it!

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little rowing romcom set in England

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

very cute and had some good spice in it without being too much!

[Kristanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

[audiobook]
A classic “this was fine” kind of book. It was cute, wholesome and kinda sexy. But overall everyone felt a bit one dimensional. The voice acting left a bit to be desired if I’m honest. And the pacing / speed of the ending was a bit disappointing.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was actually not horrible.
Not my favorite. But an easy listen.

[Norma Perez-Kahker · Rating 3 out of 5]

This fun and light-hearted audiobook surprised me - truly enjoyed it.

[Cynthia DiNunzio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute read.

[Killion Jay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adorably, wonderfully cheesy

[lollycantread · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars purely for the fact that the narrator sounded like Tom Blyth

[I Baron]

Refreshing rowing setting. Everyone very sensible instead of toxic.