Above All Things

Jules Moretti and Vivian Carlisle have survived the tension of an impossible power dynamic, but surviving is different from thriving. In this second installment of Roslyn Sinclair's Carlisle series, the two women navigate the messy terrain of a real relationship: Jules carving out her identity as a writer beyond Vivian's orbit, while Vivian faces the demands of impending motherhood alongside a career that consumes everything. The story trades early-installment longing for something harder and more interesting, the work of choosing each other when circumstances keep complicating that choice.

Abby Craden's narration is a key reason this story lands so well in audio. She calibrates Vivian's formidable exterior against moments of genuine vulnerability with precision, and gives Jules a warmth that keeps the emotional stakes grounded. At just under ten hours, the pacing feels deliberate rather than rushed, allowing quieter character beats the space they need. Craden handles both the heat and the tenderness with equal confidence, making this a satisfying listen for anyone who followed the series from the beginning.