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The Darkest Flame
- Roadmap to Your Heart Series, Book 1
- By: Christina Lee
- Narrated by: Tristan James, Iggy Toma
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
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Vaughn O'Keefe has been part owner of the Hog's Den for years. Privy to plenty of Disciples of the Road business, he's never been more ruffled as when a new recruit named "Smoke" walks through the door. Something about the man gets his blood pumping, but he knows to keep his preferences under wraps around the club. "Smoke" Callahan has done a couple of rehab stints and is finally clean, thanks to help from the Disciples. He's on the right path and isn't about to get sidetracked, no matter how much the guy who manages the bar gets beneath his skin.
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80% porn, excellent narration
- By DJR on 09-29-20
- The Darkest Flame
- Roadmap to Your Heart Series, Book 1
- By: Christina Lee
- Narrated by: Tristan James, Iggy Toma
Delicious
Reviewed: 08-11-24
Why are men of questionable morals so sexy. And trust me, the sexual tension between Vaughn and Smoke is delicious.
There is plenty of action - a la Motorcycle Gang - but the soul-deep need these two had for each other made it hella romantic. Seriously the forbidden romance vibes were off the charts!!
They are both really interesting men, with complex pasts, some of Smoke’s comes back to cause some trouble. And I really liked Vaughn’s father.
I highly recommend the audiobook Tristan James and Iggy Toma as narrators make it all the more delicious.
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Hat Trick
- Fake Boyfriend Series, Book 5
- By: Eden Finley
- Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Iggy Toma
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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You know what's not fun? Going on a Fiji vacation with four other couples. Especially when recently single. What's even worse is when a past hook-up arrives unannounced. Not only do we have a history, but he's 10 years younger and a famous rock star. Most importantly, he's my friend's little brother. Being trapped on an island with Jet Jackson is going to be sweet torture because all I want is another chance. I just don't think he's going to give it to me.
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Mostly a series epilogue
- By Cranky Reader on 05-29-20
- Hat Trick
- Fake Boyfriend Series, Book 5
- By: Eden Finley
- Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Iggy Toma
Delicious
Reviewed: 08-09-24
A pair with a past, and a bumpy reunion. The tension between these two is exquisite.
It may have been one night but it left a lasting impression on both Jet and Soren. Now it’s time to see if they can figure out what comes next. While fake dating of course.
It’s a wildly entertaining story and captures so many great moments, lots of snark, and definitely some epic chemistry. But what lasts is how perfect they are together and how beautifully they support each other.
A great addition to the series with plenty of great moments with some of our other favourites.
It’s also great as an audiobook. Narrator by the dynamic duo - Iggy Toma & Alexander Cendese.
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Gingerbread Mistletoe
- Lighthouse Bay, Book 2
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
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The last thing Jeff wants is to spend time with the man who totaled his car—the one he spent years restoring with his late father. But if he wants to resurrect his childhood town’s annual outdoor hockey tournament, he’s got no choice. The last thing Mika wants is to work with the guy who took off right after the accident, without ensuring he was okay. And working together on organizing Jeff’s proposed tournament sounds like a complete nightmare. He’s got enough on his plate after surviving cancer.
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Love by inflatable decorations
- By Heather Duff on 07-27-24
- Gingerbread Mistletoe
- Lighthouse Bay, Book 2
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
Love by inflatable decorations
Reviewed: 07-27-24
These two first meet in the worst way. A fender-bender that brings out the worst in them. Jeff’s car is a treasured possession, a final reminder of his father. And Mika is having the worst day, receiving news that rocks his world.
A year later they run into each other in Lighthouse Bay, which sends off a sort of frenemies relationship. But really, they are both lovely guys whose emotional reactions brought out the worst of them. However, it’s nothing that a little forced proximity and holiday spirit
Before you know it, they are making a schmoopy dream team!
Lighthouse Bay is a quaint small town with a love of the holidays and some pretty special people.
Narrated by Aaron Hokanson - you’ll also do well to listen to the audiobook
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Christmas Lane
- Lighthouse Bay, Book 1
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
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It's recent college graduate Zach Greenfeld's favorite time of the year and he's just received a temporary gig planning Lighthouse Bays Christmas parade. Not only does it speak to his penchant for organization, it also puts him face to face on a daily basis with his unrequited crush—Holland Stone. But his new job starts off in disaster when the most important float—Santa's sleigh—gets damaged.
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Christmas Lane is like a warm hug
- By Laura Gowing on 06-26-24
- Christmas Lane
- Lighthouse Bay, Book 1
- By: Amy Aislin
- Narrated by: Aaron Hokanson
Holiday goodness
Reviewed: 06-12-24
Zach has a crush on his grade 3 teacher, now the town handyman. He fills out a pair of jeans perfectly and really knows how to use his tools!
I enjoyed Zach. He really embodies a young man on the precipice of his future. His drive and passion was palpable. He’s back home helping his sister at the family cafe while trying to find a job that will utilize his degree and talents. What he’s really missing though is connection with someone special.
Holland is a gem of a man. Kind-hearted, giving, and talented. Though he’s attracted to Zach, he’s understandably a little apprehensive about the age gap. But as they work on the town Christmas parade, they develop a friendship and real feelings which is what they both need.
It’s a slow burn, set amongst the fun and chaos of small-town holiday preparations, with lots of great side characters.
I adore a good Christmas romance and this one doesn’t disappoint, it’s got everything I love about them. A small town, with some intriguing and quirky characters, wintery good times, and lots of sweet treats. The narration by Aaron Hokanson is equally wonderful. Amy has used him before. He has a lovely voice and is such a great fit for Amy’s style and characters.
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Delivering Dante
- Made Marian Series, Book 6
- By: Lucy Lennox
- Narrated by: Michael Dean
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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Every new relationship has obstacles, it just turns out that ours involves my bumbling inexperience, an octogenarian naughty toy party, and being on the run in an RV with Aunt Tilly. When my biological father takes his homophobic views on a national platform, the only way to stand up for what I believe in is to claim my past and confront him. So now it's time to decide: Do I put the past behind me and walk away from AJ for good? Or face my biggest fear and fight for what's mine?
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Finally!!
- By Readaholic13 on 06-11-17
- Delivering Dante
- Made Marian Series, Book 6
- By: Lucy Lennox
- Narrated by: Michael Dean
Heartwarming
Reviewed: 04-29-24
Another wonderful addition to a favourite series. It has everything you could want from a Lucy Lennox story - humour, wacky aunts, gorgeous human beings (inside and out), and plenty of beautiful love. This whole series is built off of found family…a family that keeps growing in such tremendous ways.
There are a lot of wild antics but there is also plenty of stirring emotions. Dante’s life before the Marian’s is heartbreaking, and AJ’s involvement as a real-life superhero is beautiful. As is their connection.
I loved Dante learning to own his past, and take control, but I also appreciated the support he took from AJ in the process.
It’s going to be really sad when I’ve finished this series.
If you're into audiobooks, be sure to check out this one. Michael Dean really seems to get Lucy's writing style and humour.
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Cocky
- Cocky Series, Book 1
- By: Sean Ashcroft
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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Faking a relationship with an injured hockey player had never been on Eliot's to-do list. When he's sent by his editor at Cocky to interview the newly out hockey legend Danny Harper, though, he gets a little more than he bargained for. Eliot has been stuck writing a men's fashion and grooming column that no one reads since he started at Cocky - a men's lifestyle magazine - a year ago. Desperate to prove himself, he takes the assignment to interview Harper, even though he couldn't necessarily hold a hockey stick the right way up in an emergency.
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Not for me... but maybe it’s for you
- By A.Fernandez on 09-19-19
- Cocky
- Cocky Series, Book 1
- By: Sean Ashcroft
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie
sweet and sexy
Reviewed: 04-15-24
This was a perfect audiobook to liven up my work day. It was sweet, and flirty, and contained two lovely men finding their person. Exactly what the romance doctor ordered. It’s also narrated by Joel Leslie, so you know it’s going to be a great listen.
Danny and Eliot are not what either expected when they were thrown together for Danny’s coming out story. Eliot only agreed to author the story because it was a chance to further his writing career, otherwise, he would never voluntarily hang out with a hockey player. Jocks have not been his friend over the years.
But Danny is Danny, and Eliot can’t help but like the guy. He’s sweet and a little shy. And Eliot can’t stop thinking about him. So faking a relationship seems like a no-brainer.
They are quite cute together. They enjoy the quiet moments together just as much as the steamy nights. And protecting and rooting for each other comes so naturally.
It’s a lovely story and would be a great read on a sunny weekend.
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Home Grown Talent
- Creative Types, Book 2
- By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
- Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
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From the outside, it looks like model and influencer Mason Nash has it all—beauty, fame, and fortune. With his star rapidly rising, and a big contract up for grabs, Mason’s on the verge of hitting the big time. When an opportunity arises to co-host a gardening slot on daytime TV with his ex’s brother, Owen Hunter, Mason is definitely on-board. And he intends to use every trick in the book to make the show a hit—including agreeing to his ruthless producer’s demand to fake a ‘will-they/won’t-they’ romance with his co-host…
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Great Follow up
- By James Wagner on 01-10-25
- Home Grown Talent
- Creative Types, Book 2
- By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
- Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
Delightful
Reviewed: 03-29-24
A fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable audiobook. Sharp, witty, and flirtatious.
Joanna & Sally’s writing styles are perfectly suited to narration, and believe me, narrator Simon Goldhill is absolutely wonderful.
English charm, a gorgeous gardener and a young model trying to make his career. Things are about to get messy, and not just from digging in the ground.
It doesn’t take long to see how great these two would be together, and how horribly things could go wrong! Social media and the TV industry can be toxic and with every hashtag and selfie, with every manager and TV producer, more and more of yourself is given over to others, and that can be a scary place. Especially if you are a salt-of-the-earth type who barely knows what a hashtag is.
I’m always a big fan of stories where they both have faults and/or make mistakes. I like the equal footing it brings to a relationship.
There’s also a super satisfying ending to all the drama!
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Whit
- Unexpected, Book 1
- By: Cora Rose
- Narrated by: Liam DiCosimo, Alexander Cendese
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
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Straight guys don’t have crushes on other dudes, right? Except my roommate, Whit, is intriguing, and I find myself watching him constantly. He’s a mystery I can’t figure out and these feelings I’m having about him are confusing. Then, one night, I find myself wrapped around him, and after that, I can't get enough. But Whit has secrets. He doesn’t let people in, and the more I fall for him, the less I know. I can't let him go, though. Until I realize I’m going to be the one broken at the end of our story.
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Sublime
- By David S. Page on 03-16-23
- Whit
- Unexpected, Book 1
- By: Cora Rose
- Narrated by: Liam DiCosimo, Alexander Cendese
Great Story
Reviewed: 03-22-24
"It's you, Whit. Don't know why you can't get that through your super-smart brain. I'm obsessed with you."
These two were a delight to read/listen to. I love a straight man who eagerly embraces his interest in a man. Seriously, Caleb is a really hilarious and pretty adorable golden retriever. A Whit is a mysterious and quiet man who has his secrets and does his best to keep his distance from Caleb. But really, I don’t think anyone could resist Caleb.
There are serious undertones to the story and some heartbreak, but it’s beautiful too. The way Caleb wins over Whit’s trust, the patience he shows him, and the care he takes to give him everything he’s been missing is wonderful.
Also, Caleb’s family is completely amazing, the way they take to Whit is something special, even if the brothers are a little wild with no sense of boundaries.
"This is my life now. I should have never talked to you at that coffee shop. Now I'm surrounded by big dudes who are slightly sociopathic."
Truly a wonderfully written story and a pretty stellar job by narrators Liam DiCosimo and Alexander Cendese. I was just as taken by the story as I was by their performance.
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To the Moon and Back
- By: N.R. Walker
- Narrated by: Glen Lloyd
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
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Gideon Ellery had the perfect life. Nice house, great job, and a long-time boyfriend. Weeks after adopting his nephew, his boyfriend splits, leaving Gideon a single father to a newborn. Overwhelmed, sleep deprived, and unsure how to navigate fatherhood, he’s asked to return to the office. He’s overwhelmed and at his breaking point.
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it was good.
- By Rivulose. on 06-04-23
- To the Moon and Back
- By: N.R. Walker
- Narrated by: Glen Lloyd
Perfection
Reviewed: 03-11-24
Oh my gosh, this was such a perfect, happy, loving story. I adored the men, the baby, and the best friends and family.
I don’t get baby fever, but GAH!, this really is the cutest story. Gideon is such a fantastic human being who is in over his head (as a new single parent is bound to be), and despite feeling like he needs to do it all, realizes he’s going to need help.
Enter Toby, nanny extraordinaire, who is the most delightful person. Sunny, optimistic, and such an amazing support for Gideon. Not just by doing the work, but by reassuring him and helping to steady him.
Also, Toby’s family … *chef’s kiss* I’m so happy Gideon found a whole extended family in Toby. This little family they’ve created is a dream and makes me a little gooey inside.
And let's talk about Glen Lloyd’s narration. That man is such a perfect pairing for NR Walker, does an outstanding job on this story. The voices, the timing, the characterizations, all perfect. I may also have a major crush on him, that voice…sigh.
This is absolutely one of those stories that I’d want to reread/relisten to when you need a pick me up.
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Moving Maverick
- A Made Marian Novel
- By: Lucy Lennox
- Narrated by: Michael Dean
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
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“Do you remember what you promised?”Maverick: I haven't been back to Rabbit Island, South Carolina, since my parents died and my grandmother, Mimi, rejected me. I'm only returning now to attend....
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Story was not my cuppa.
- By Belen on 04-30-17
- Moving Maverick
- A Made Marian Novel
- By: Lucy Lennox
- Narrated by: Michael Dean
Maverick & Beau are goals!
Reviewed: 03-10-24
The Made Marian series is one of the best out there, which is why I have been dragging it out. No one wants it to be over. It’s hard not to fall for the Marian family. And Maverick is no different, especially when we see him with Beau.
Maverick’s grandmother left him to go into foster care when his parents died. Thankfully he found his way to the amazing Marian family, but the rejection has always stung. It also meant leaving Beau, his childhood best friend. When they are reunited at the funeral it’s like no time and all the time has passed.
It’s a healing story, with one very lovely local and a boy who gets a chance at love and peace.
Seriously, Beau is a fantastic human, even if a little too eager. I loved the growth both of these men went through. And of course, the Marian family is always their amazing supportive selves.
Michael Dean does a wonderful job of narrating this story. He seems to understand the characters and delivers their story convincingly.
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