Tame the Heart

Runaway Ranch, Book 1

De: Ava Hunter

Narrado por: CJ Bloom, Teddy Hamilton

Keeping my heart guarded all my life has never been an issue. Until he saves me in a bar fight.

Charlie Montgomery is one grumpy rancher. Calloused hands, stubborn heart, the definition of a true cowboy. He dislikes me from the second we meet. Warns me away from his tiny town of Resurrection, Montana. Well, what he doesn't know is I'm armed with a bucket list and a secret. There's no way I'm leaving. I'll just keep my distance.

Only in a small town that distance doesn’t last for long. Because I owe him a favor: Work for him for three months and help him save his home. Runaway Ranch.

But our close confines mean I see what's under all that strong. I see the real Charlie Montgomery. The man behind the rugged rancher who yells. Beneath his dark beard hides a rare smile. Beneath his mile-wide chest beats a tender heart. One that slowly starts to beat for me.

And instead of running back onto that open road, I run towards Charlie instead.

But a hidden danger is lurking. Someone who doesn't want Charlie to save his ranch. Someone who is out to get us both. And I could lose more than my heart this summer—I could lose my life . . .

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Ava Hunter (P)2025 Tantor Media

Good Listen

Teddy Hamilton literally makes any audiobook great. but this was a wonderful story, not tooooo predictable as the genre can often be at times, good one. cant wait to hear the rest. charlie has a lot of brothers I'm curious about haha

Chefs Kiss*

I devoured this audio in less than 24 hours. Loved Charlie and Ruby and the narration was amazing! My only dilemma is I want the next 2 audiobooks now 💕 Well worth the audible credit and highly recommend!

Fun listen!

Had so much fun listening to this book. Found family, grumpy Mmc sunshine FMC. Hit a ton of tropes nicely.

A Captivating Listen That Tugs at the Heartstrings!

Tame the Heart by Ava Hunter is a beautifully written, emotionally rich story that had me completely hooked from the very first chapter. This isn’t just a romance—it’s a heartfelt journey that pulls you in, wraps you in the characters’ world, and doesn’t let go.

What truly sets this book apart is how effortlessly Ava Hunter makes you fall in love with the characters. Their depth, vulnerability, and personal growth felt so real. By the end, I wasn’t just rooting for them—I felt like I knew them. The emotional connection is powerful, and it’s what made this story stay with me long after the final words.

The narrators absolutely deserve their own standing ovation. Their performances brought every emotion to life—longing, heartbreak, laughter, and tenderness. The chemistry between the voice actors made the characters even more tangible and added a whole new layer of immersion. Their delivery felt natural and nuanced, making the audiobook an absolute delight to listen to.

The storyline itself is incredibly engaging—layered, well-paced, and full of heart. It’s the perfect blend of slow-burn romance, personal transformation, and just enough drama to keep you turning the pages (or hitting “next chapter”) without ever feeling overdone.

If you’re looking for a romance that feels authentic, characters you’ll fall hard for, and narration that elevates the whole experience, Tame the Heart is an absolute must. Ava Hunter is a gifted storyteller, and this book is a gem.

🎧Audiobook Review: Tame the Heart by Ava Hunter

🎧Audiobook Review: Tame the Heart by Ava Hunter
Narrated by CJ Bloom & Teddy Hamilton
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love a good cowboy romance, so when I stumbled across the Runaway Ranch series, I knew I had to check it out — and this book did not disappoint.

Both Charlie and Ruby come into the story with heavy secrets. Charlie, still weighed down by grief, and Ruby, determined to make the most of the life she’s been given, slowly start breaking down each other’s walls. As trust builds, so does a beautiful, slow-burn connection that feels both earned and deeply emotional.

I really appreciated the way their relationship grew — not rushed, but full of quiet, meaningful moments. Charlie’s pain felt raw and real, while Ruby’s adventurous, heartfelt spirit balanced the heaviness with hope. Their journey felt honest and tender.

🎧 Narration: CJ Bloom and Teddy Hamilton were the perfect pair for this audiobook. Their voices brought Charlie and Ruby’s emotional layers to life, adding even more depth to an already heartfelt story.

I love this story!

I love this story so much! I read it through KU but I’m telling you it’s even better on audio. The actors are awesome and make the story come alive

Fantastic Narration

This story was so much fun! The narrators were fantastic! This story has so many elements. It’s funny, fun and cheeky. It is hot and spicy, had suspense and all the gooey feels! Charlie and Ruby just had that connection from the first look. They may have not seen it, but the reader sure will! He’s the broken rough and tumble cowboy and she’s the sun and warmth with sass! I loved their chemistry and the plot + his brothers kept me completely invested!

Read:🎧Audible
MMC: Charlie Montgomery
FMC: Ruby Bloom
Spice: 2.5🌶️
Tropes: Small Town, Cowboy, Close Proximity, Grumpy+Sunshine, Age Gap, Romantic Suspense, Dirty

So good!

This was my first book by this author and it definitely won’t be my last! I’ve been on a small town romance spree and this one did. It disappoint!! I listened to the audio of this one and it was so good! The narrators did such a great job bringing this book to life! They made it so you really felt the emotions in this book. Let me tell you, you will get the feels! They really made it so I was hooked immediately! This was a one sit listen! If you re looking for a small town, cowboy, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity with a splash of suspense make sure to check Tame the Heart out! Overall a great read that I definitely recommend!

Charlie 😩

I loved this book, it’s my favorite series ever written, and was so excited to hear it come to life. I’m ready for the next two audios 🙌🏼

Brought out the emotions

The narrators were amazing.
The series, great and I’m looking forward to hearing more.

I am never one to write a negative review, I believe this is the first one of ever, which is still a compliment to the writer, because this book invoked a lot of emotion-however Ruby…. WHY?!?!



Why, why, why would you wait the WHOLE BOOK to let Charlie know what is going on with you, especially with his history? Ugh. Couldn’t get past that. I understand some mystery but the entire book.
Ruined it for me…