Reviewed by Sharon Thérèse
Five Stars (Audible version)
Audible narrators literally have the book in their hands. (Pun unintended!) What could be a brilliant read, might easily bore to the core unless it's told correctly. Therefore intonation and stressing on the correct syllables is an art in itself, especially when the narrator has more than one character to pronounce. So handling this 'art' which I consider to be just as complicated as writing the novel, is for me, a good narrator. If they are going to hold your attention, studying each and every person involved is of utmost importance. In this case, Joel Leslie most certainly did and his outstanding quality of timbre and inflections drove home the authors’ point faultlessly. He even pulled off Doc Benedict’s British accent to perfection. And Mrs Whatley’s voice, oh boy… just as good as all the others and Muffy the cat, gosh, can this narrator purr! And who on earth feeds their cats Beluga caviar anyway?
“If only other female species were so quickly satisfied by so little.”
Told from alternating points of view, when the story starts to pick up is when we're offered plenty of banter. Not only do innuendos fly left, right and center, but the commentary also comes alive. I felt like a fly on the wall, and laugh; I nearly cried with some of the protagonists’ thoughts. The contrast between the actual book which by the way, I loved and the audible, is night and day though. The reason? I have to mention the narrator once again. While reading this novel, my voice was heard. Listening to Joel telling Larson Blackburn and Troy Babilonia’s story was such a delight and threw a different light on them. Obviously, I’m familiar with these guys’ traits; however, I seemed to connect to them even more than I did in the book.
“How about I show Troy here that I am not the gay man he thinks I am but rather...”
“… an opportunist.”
Alpha male, Troy, aka Babu, is a big hit and a naughty, naughty man. He has a mouth like a sailor and an insatiable ego quenched to the brim by his followers who he has little respect for in his weekly reviewing column. Goodness gracious me; I’d hate to be on the receiving end of his devilish tongue! I cracked up with him knocking self-publishers and the blogging world in general. Yes, please authors and bloggers, take this with a pinch of salt because all said and done, it’s only a book and a damn good one at that. Never have I met someone with the ability to judge like Babu does. He made my skin cringe while listening to his satire comments.
“Mr. Babilonia, have you ever considered toning down your reviews?”
Therefore, you can imagine how Larson felt when Babu slanders his book. Challenged would be putting it lightly but he has no idea as to whom is behind this dire criticism of his latest release. He wants to defend himself. Who wouldn’t under these circumstances? This is basically the foundation of the story which will take you on a helter skelter ride and a half. I have to mention that this is an extremely hot M/M read that leaves absolutely nothing and everything to the imagination. And I flipping well loved it!
“I’m going to touch you Troy. Then, I want your hands to explore me. My erogenous zones are different than a woman’s; find them and take advantage of that knowledge.”
Tender moments broke my heart and a tear or two fell. Complications set in, one of their pasts won’t help matters and they’ll have to work hard to reach a status quo. Troy’s a delicate soul and not to be trodden on. Will Babu have enough sensibility to ease him come out of his shell; convince him and show him who he really is? And Lloyd. Deary me, what will happen to this lovely man and how will he deal with his feelings?
“Leave him alone Mr. Babilonia. I’m the one he needs now. I’m the one that will help him heal.”
You’ll only find out by listening to this marvellous book which actually has a follow up and is now available. Black Balled can be read as a standalone and I still have to read Guns Blazing. A little dicky bird told me that just maybe Joel will be narrating it. Keeping my fingers crossed that this’ll be in effect, true. To the authors from a very frustrated writer lol, this chucklesome and epic read made my day. I’d had my say regarding the eBook, but this offering is without any doubt, the bee’s knees. Bravo to you both for distracting me from the humdrum chores of everyday life with this marvellous Audible.
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