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Title: Sagebrush & Lace

Author: Sugar Lee Ryder, J. D. Cutler

Narrator: Secunda Wood

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-27-12

Publisher: Banty Hen Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Publisher's Summary:

Six guns, whips, and wild, wild women! 1876: Time to throw away the corsets and draw down on the Old West. When Horace Greeley said "Go West Young Man" he never would have thought that two young women would take his advice to heart. Striking out against all odds and risking everything to be together. Society calls them Sapphists. Chief Sitting Bull calls them "Big Magic". Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok call them friends. Pinkerton's detectives want them alive. Clarke Quantrill's gang of outlaws want them dead. Two runaway women in a man's world risk their very lives to be together.

Members Reviews:

Dime store Lesbian

I really really loved this I enjoyed it a great deal ,I closed my eyes and felt the sun on my back and the dust in my eye's and was quite happy to be taken along the plains of America ,with our two heroins and their historical band of characters you will come across in this charming tale.Good humor and good drama the only grip I have is there isn't more of this type of book to choose from.(hint hint)

Extremely disappointing

Would you try another book from Sugar Lee Ryder and J. D. Cutler and/or Secunda Wood?

I would not purchase another book from these authors. I would think twice before buying a book that was narrated by the narrator of this book, although, I might give it a try to see if the narrator was hampered by the lack of good material.

What was most disappointing about Sugar Lee Ryder and J. D. Cutler s story?

Within the first few chapters, it is abundantly clear that this story could never have occurred. The language used is language of today and not that of the 1870s. The historical figures were unrealistic and I have to wonder what research the authors may actually have done.

What didnt you like about Secunda Woods performance?

The fact that on occasion the voice for the different characters were mixed up. Again, though, perhaps a better job could have been done if the content of the story had been better.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Sagebrush & Lace?

All of the ones with references to historical figures.

Boring

What would have made Sagebrush & Lace better?

My advice to the author - read Louis L'Amour und meaby you'll becom a better writer...

Has Sagebrush & Lace turned you off from other books in this genre?

no way

What didnt you like about Secunda Woods performance?

It's ok.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Sagebrush & Lace?

each and every one!

Any additional comments?

There's nothing more to say.

Better than I thought.

This was another story that turned out slightly better than I thought it would.

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Título: Te espero en Casablanca [I Expect You in Casablanca]

Autor: Pedro Menchén

Narrador: Juan Manuel Martínez

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 6 hrs and 45 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 08-15-12

Editor: Audiomol

Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 5 votos

Categorías: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Resumen del editor:

Félix, el protagonista de este libro, le dice a su amigo Manolo Ése es el chico que estoy buscando desde que llegué a Marruecos. Un chico hermoso y vicioso que me destroce el corazón. Los dos, tan distintos entre sí, se han aventurado sin rumbo cierto en un fascinante, divertido y a veces accidentado viaje por el Marruecos más profundo.

Un viaje que cambiará, sobre todo, la vida de Félix y que nos demostrará que la vida está hecha de dualidades contradictorias; amor y sexo, presencia y ausencia, estabilidad y riesgo, que nos obligan a elegir y apostar por ellas. El protagonista, un administrativo madrileño con pareja, cambiará el rumbo de su camino cuando conozca a la persona que mejor personifica a lo más antagónico de su día a día; Rachid, un estudiante veinteañero marroquí.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

El interés está en el narrador protagonista

Resulta una lectura bastante entretenida en cuanto a la forma en que el personaje protagónico enfrenta lo que le toca vivir: el descubrir una cultura distinta, una forma diferente de acercarse a la sexualidad, un despliegue de seducción explícita y comercio descarnado en el que la pobreza se confunde con la belleza y el exotismo. Es el protagonista, en su curiosa mezcla de ingenuidad y aparente puritanismo romántico, el que hace que la sucesión de hombres e historias resulte atractiva, dado que en su mirada descubrimos su patetismo, lo torpe de su deseo sentimental y la incapacidad de entender el mundo de una forma distinta a la que él tiene. Algo de quijotesco tiene el personaje, aunque muchas veces la historia no le permite descarrilarse en el absurdo al que podría conducir la confluencia de elementos que la novela ofrece. Hay situaciones reiterativas que no ahondan en lo que los personajes sienten, así como hay nombres que se difuminan sin dejar verdadera huella en la trama. Son estos últimos puntos los que me hacen dudar de la intención de su autor: ¿pretendía hacer una novela romántica y sentimental o más bien una sátira de ciertas actitudes de los hombres al verse enfrentados a nuevas formas de entender la realidad? Creo que faltó un poco más de arrojo en permitirle al personaje caer en el choque absurdo entre sus sueños color rosa y la realidad bruta que descubre. En todo caso, resulta mucho más entretenida que la primera parte de esta "Trilogía del amor oscuro", precisamente por abrir espacio a lo cómico, no tomándose tan en serio la historia ni los personajes a sí mismos.

buena novela

Este autor se podría decir que es camaleonico porque afortunadamente es de esos escritores que siguen buscando más raices y eso sin duda es impagable porque es un autor vivo, realmente recomendable

This author could be a chameleon, we're lucky readers cos he's a writer looking for more themes to future novels and it's a cool, a pure fresh in the world of the spanish books, thanks Pedro

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Title: Love Means... Healing

Author: Andrew Grey

Narrator: Sean Crisden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-12

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes

Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Publisher's Summary:

Seven months ago, Len Parker lost his partner of more than 20 years, and he isnt sure how to feel about his blossoming attraction to Chris, one of his farmhands. Hesitant and still hurt, Len remains aloof and distant until hes goaded into teaching Chris to ride. Fresh out of a 30-year career with the Marines, Chris can explore his sexuality openly for the first time in his life, but what he needs more than anything is peace. Hes convinced Len doesnt like him until he digs a little deeper, and then, armed with hope, Chris sets out to prove that love can provide the healing he and Len so desperately need.

Members Reviews:

Very short, but necessary to series continuity

What about Sean Crisden???s performance did you like?

I love this narrator. His voice is wonderful.

Any additional comments?

This entire series is a roller coaster of emotion that gets better with each new book.

Not worth a credit, very short and simple

This was fine for what it is; a very short basic infill story. It is a sweet story about Len finding love again with Chris after his partner dies. I have now described 90% of the story. It is definitely not worth a credit, but if you are a fan of the series, it is probably worth a sale.

awesome

What made the experience of listening to Love Means... Healing the most enjoyable?

Helped put the story together with the rest of the series..

What other book might you compare Love Means... Healing to and why?

All of the Love Means... books, the story is compelling and is a great read!!!!!!

Which character as performed by Sean Crisden was your favorite?

Offocer hunky.. lol

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Len realized that he could move on.

Any additional comments?

The whole series is a great listen....

Probably a good story unless you got attached to#2

I inadvertently made the mistake of reading book #2 in this series before #1 so I didn't know Cliff was going to die (naturally I spent the better part of the first hour sobbing in #1 because of his death). I usually have One True Pairing in every story so when Len was to change partner I had to listen to this book, to see who was to take Cliffs place. On one hand I was disappointed; after the great romance of #2 this really can't compare. On the other hand since my True Pairing was Cliff and Len it was a relief that the marine didn't sweep Len away in a new epic romance.

I usually love Sean Crisden but after listening to everyone in Sawyer Allerde's voice Sean Crisden is just too different. The transition was better with R. Kirsten -> Sawyer, but I usually prefer that the same narrator is kept throughout a series.

I'm happy to know what happened regarding what book #1 alluded to for Len, but it really would have been better had it not had this new romance.

New Love

The only problem I had with this story as it seems like it should have come sooner in the series because we are already aware of Len and Chris. But it was still a great story. I liked the fact that they had to work towards each other and Len needed to come to gripes with moving on. The fact that some tried and true methods for getting noticed were reported was also a lot of fun.

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Title: Olivia

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Dorothy Strachey

Narrator: Elizabeth Jasicki

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-28-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Publisher's Summary:

Considered one of the most subtle and beautifully written lesbian novels of the century, this 1949 classic returns to print in a Cleis Press edition.

Dorothy Strachey's classic Olivia captures the awakening passions of an English adolescent sent away for a year to a small finishing school outside Paris. The innocent but watchful Olivia develops an infatuation with her headmistress, Mlle. Julie, and through this screen of love observes the tense romance between Mlle. Julie and the other head of the school, Mlle. Cara, in its final months.

Although not strictly autobiographical, Olivia draws on the author's experiences at finishing schools run by the charismatic Mlle. Marie Souvestre, who influenced many of her former students, among them Natalie Barney and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Olivia was dedicated to the memory of Strachey's friend Virginia Woolf and published to acclaim in 1949. Colette wrote the screenplay for the 1951 film adaptation of the novel. In 1999, Olivia was included on the Publishing Triangle's widely publicized list of the 100 Best Gay and Lesbian Novels of the 20th Century.

Members Reviews:

Gorgeous book

I loved this book 20 years ago and I love it now. A true lesbian Gothic Victorian from a contemporary Victorian lesbian. Anguished, poetic and beautifuly written and still, so relevant.

This would make a good Merchant-Ivory film

I really do feel this book is rather aged and would possibly lend itself to the making of a Merchant-Ivory film production. Much like Brideshead Revisted.

It belongs in the past, so the style of writing doesn't lend itself to narration, one feels as if being lectured rather than being told a story, it's very journal style aswell.Sorry just didn't work for me

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Title: Finding Zach

Author: Rowan Speedwell

Narrator: Paul Morey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-21-12

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 224 votes

Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Publisher's Summary:

For five years, Zach Tyler, son of one of the worlds richest software moguls, was held hostage, tortured, and abused. When he is rescued at last from the Venezuelan jungle, he is physically and psychologically shattered, but he slowly begins to rebuild the life he should have had before an innocent kiss sent him into hell.

His childhood best friend David has lived those years with overwhelming guilt and grief. Every relationship David has tried has fallen apart because of his feelings for a boy he thought dead. When Zach is rescued, David is overjoyed - and then crushed when Zach shuts him out. Two years later, David returns home, and he and Zach must come to terms with the rift between them, what they feel for each other, and what their future could hold. But Zach has secrets, and one of them might well destroy their fragile love.

Members Reviews:

Overcoming the impossible...

The listener is drawn in as soon as the tale of Zach Tyler begins. Sympathy for the main character is a given and the descriptive writing style of Rowan Speedwell creates the horrific images that places the listener in the heart of the tale. The narration by Paul Morey added to the story and encouraged one to hope for the best. A love story with a tragic twist and an eventual happy ending, makes for an excellent read.

3 stars. I enjoyed the relationship development

but some parts were heavier than I was in the mood for.

David was like a big-brother-best-friend to Zach while growing up. At age 15 Zach kisses David for the first time. Then they are separated when Zach flies to visit a relative and gets kidnaped. Now its several years later. Zach is alive and returns home. The best part of the story is the two of them reconnecting and beginning a love relationship. Zach has PTSD with many psychological issues. David is loving, patient, accepting, and supporting. I loved that part of the story - the relationship development. The sex scenes were well done. I liked the feel good ending and the epilogue.

During the second half, at times I did not enjoy the drama. Too often Zach overreacted and thought he should end their relationship. Even though David told Zach he loved him and nothing about Zachs past would ever bother him, Zach didnt believe it or kept forgetting. Yes he had issues from his kidnaping and torture, but it was tiring to keep hearing that Zach believed no one could love him.

There are a lot of therapy type discussions. The most common sentence in the book was Are you ok? Everyone is always asking everyone else that question. The answer was usually yes and a couple times crying. The parents were wonderfully supportive of both David and Zach which was a nice part of the story.

I liked the way Zachs five years of captivity was handled. The book starts with his rescue. Then Zach is telling or remembering what happened. Horrible things were done to him which stayed with me, but it could have been worse. I wouldnt have wanted to be inside Zachs head during his torture, not knowing if he would survive or be rescued. However the torture might be too much for sensitive readers.

The author has a good writing style.

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Title: Talker

Author: Amy Lane

Narrator: David Kaplan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-15-11

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 116 votes

Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Publisher's Summary:

Tate "Talker" Walker has spent most of his life hiding his scars under a bright punk facade, and until he sat next to Brian Cooper on a bus, it worked. But Brian has spent his whole life being the invisible man, and he's used to looking below the surface. What he sees in Talker is a fragile and lovable human being.

Brian is outwardly straight, but Talker is desperate for love, and when Talker's behavior leads to some painful consequences, Brian is forced to come out of his closetin dramatic fashion. He'll do anything to make sure Talker sees that he's the Prince Charming Talker has always needed.

Members Reviews:

Good High School Gay Story

I am a mature gay man and not a pedophile. I listen to this kind of fiction with an ear toward what I wish was available when I was growing up gay. I have mixed feeling about the graphic sexual conduct. A straight version of this story, while including the sex would hardly be as explicit, making it more acceptable to parents to recommend it as a coming of age story that would speak to the universality love. But it is what it is, and I wish it were available 40 years ago.

Talker

Would you listen to Talker again? Why?

I really enjoyed this book. It will be one of my re-reads/relistens.

What did you like best about this story?

I always enjoy books that shows how folks learn to communicate with each other.

What about David Kaplans performance did you like?

You really felt what the characters were feeling. He did a great job.

Who was the most memorable character of Talker and why?

I liked both MC's, they were both struggling with growing up and loving.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoy all of Amy Lane's books.

I wish this was not a short story I wanted more

This is a short story so worth reading. I wanted so much more. I wish this was a novel. I loved it!!!

Liked it Better in Ebook

I read this as an ebook several years ago and quite enjoyed it. This time listening to it didn't work for me. The narration made it hard to keep up with what was going on. Also I couldn't always tell if someone was talking or not. The narrator didn't really do much for the characters.

Terrible narration

The narration for this book is horrendous. The intonation and phrasing make it extremely difficult to follow. There are pauses mid sentence that don't make any sense. The story seemed to chop and change and bounce all over the place. It was extremely hard to follow. I'm not sure how much of that was due to the narration and how much due to the writing.

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Title: Last Car to Annwn Station

Author: Michael Merriam

Narrator: Therese Plummer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-27-11

Publisher: Carina Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 97 votes

Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Publisher's Summary:

"The fare is ten cents, miss."

Mae Malveaux, an attorney with Minneapolis Child Protective Services, is burnt-out, tired, and frustrated. Passing on an invite from Jill, her flirtatious coworker, Mae just wants a quiet night in. Leaving the office late, she's surprised to find the Heritage Line streetcars up and running and hops aboard, eager for a quick trip home.

But this is no ordinary streetcar. Death is one of its riders, and Mae is thrust into Annwn, a realm of magic and danger.

"Your transfer, miss. You'll need that."

Mae's life is turned upside down as human and fae worlds collide. Her budding relationship with Jill takes a perilous turn when they are hunted by mythical beasts, and Mae is drawn into a deadly power struggle. With Jill at her side, Mae must straddle both worlds and fight a war she barely comprehends, for not only does the fate of Annwn rest in her hands, but the lives of both a human and fae child....

Members Reviews:

Ding Ding

I personally think that a persons sex should not dictate what they are capable of achieving,but I must admit I was surprised this was written by a man .I loved this story at first I was all most put of by it's pace It was like listing to a child trying to tell a joke ,but once it settled down and got comfortable with it's self it flowed nicely .I enjoyed the two heroins of the piece a great deal ,I also enjoyed the fact that there relationship was not the focus of the tale ,Love ,mystery far of lands and sword fighting who could ask for anything more.

Enjoyable fantasy

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The narrator was excellent. The story was a wonderful romance and fantasy. I loved the streetcar. It was a nice surprise for me to find lesbian protaganists in this story, as audiobooks in that genre are rare.I think that Michael Merriam told the story with a good steady pace.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jill, I liked her style!

Want more

This was a wonderful book with very detailed characters. The suspense was just right. I recommend this book. ;-)

Lukewarm story, Fine narration

- winding, weirdly paced plot

- stop-go-out-of-the-left-field character development

- fine narration

This book had the simplicity of a children's novel. Many occurrences were never explained nor expounded upon. Character interactions were bland and predictable. Weird events occurred, but I couldn't appreciate them, because everything else felt so . . . stale.

The premise was tantalizing, the follow through was lackluster. I wanted so much more.

Ms. Plummer delivered fine narration. At times I appreciated her delivery, and at others I found it annoying. In some cases, it was simply me reacting oddly to the slight southern drawl.

I may pick up a sample of the book from amazon, and see if it was the combination of writing and narration that made the experience so bland.

^\\~\\^

Starts out at a good pace and keeps it going rather well. It does slow a bit as it nears the middle, picking up pace again at the end, (practically becoming a fast passed jog) but none the less a good read.

I loved this story, especially the character Fae. Who I would love to see get her own story years later, and watch as she goes on adventures. But putting that to the side, what I really want to mention is the very loving and relaxed relationship that Jill and Mae have throughout the book.

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Title: An Unexpected Vintage

Author: Andrew Grey

Narrator: Douglas Barron

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-15-10

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 136 votes

Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Publisher's Summary:

Gary Keller is enjoying a cruise with new friends when he meets Scott Haworth, and unexpected attraction flares between them. But Scott has a past he's trying to leave behind. Nine months earlier, he was released from prison after almost a decade. The Innocence Project and DNA evidence exonerated him of the crime, but the victims brother still holds him responsible.

Gary finds himself drawn to Scott for many reasons, not least of which is that the big, physically strong exterior hides a vulnerable, unsure man trying to restart his life. But it's only a seven-day cruise, and when it ends, they both have to go back to their lives in different parts of the country. Is a week long enough to build a relationship that will stand the strain of separation? Or will the cruise just fade to a happy vacation memory?

Members Reviews:

An Unexpected Distraction

Would you consider the audio edition of An Unexpected Vintage to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version, but the audio was pretty good.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked Gary, Sam, and Scott. Phillip was quirky and cute, but the others were kind of boring. I really liked Gary's complete acceptance of Scott, regardless of what others thought and did.

What aspect of Douglas Barrons performance would you have changed?

As a studderer, I typically give narrators a lot of room before I start knocking them, so this one was good. It would have been nice to have Mr. Barron differentiate between the characters, like Fred Berman (a great narrater) and Holter Graham (my absolute favorite and an excellent narrater) do, but it was good, nonetheless. Can't really complain. There weren't any really bad breathy sounds, page turns, or anything else, so yeah, good.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Phillip was funny. Gary was sweet. Scott was exactly how I thought he'd be, considering his history. Sam rocked. So, they were good characters, but no, I didn't cry.

Any additional comments?

I paid less that it would cost in paperback, so it's one more addition to my M/M library for when I get bored of the other stories. It's got lots of hot male sex in it, which is always a plus. The locations in the book are beautiful too. I just didn't get that into this one. Not sure why.

An Unexpected Vintage

A wonderful story full of twists and turns, like an out of control roller coaster ride. Andrew Grey takes us on a fantastic journey as two flawed, yet loveable characters find each other. Captivating from beginning to end.

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Title: Good to Know

Subtitle: Gay Romance

Author: D. W. Marchwell

Narrator: Sean Crisden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-24-10

Publisher: Hudson Audio Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 167 votes

Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Publisher's Summary:

Jerry McKenzie is a reclusive and antisocial artist, quite content to ride his horses and work in his studio, keeping to himself. It's not any kind of life for a child, and when Jerry finds out hes been named his orphaned nephews guardian, he panics. He doesn't know what to do with a child and isn't sure he can give William the affection and the love the boy so desperately needs.

Then Jerry meets David Loewenberger, the new teacher William becomes immediately attached to, and he starts to see how they could make a family together: a family to replace the one William lost, a family David had given up on ever finding... a family Jerry never knew he wanted.

Members Reviews:

Great Find

This is the first of a three book series. I love Jerry and David and am now reading the 2nd book, as it is not out on audio yet. This is a very sweet story of family and what that means and the sex is pretty hot. It is not great writing, but a solid romantic story. Although it did get a little weak at the end. I thought the premise of the "break up" was a little lame and the reaction sort of out of proportion. But there is a HEA, so that is what is important. Sean Crisden does an outstanding job as usually and is definitely worth a credit. Actually I only bought it b/c Sean Crisden was the narrator, so I'm glad it worked out OK..

deffinitely reccomend

I liked this story alot esp. with the little boy in felt so sorry for him. Loving the narrator bigtime listened to several books from him

Good story , Wonderful narrator

The love story is beautiful , more so when is so wonderfully narrated by Sean Crisden

Wonderful Narration

I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. The narration was wonderful. Sean Crisden should narrate more often! The story flowed nicely with a slight lull towards the middle. But I would definitely recommend.

Family comes in all shapes and sizes

What did you love best about Good to Know?

Jerry's determination. First to stay single, then to ensnare David.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jerry, read above.

Which scene was your favorite?

The kitchen, after the terrible fight, the way they both melted into each other.

If you could take any character from Good to Know out to dinner, who would it be and why?

David, I'd love to know how his brain works.

Any additional comments?

Old, set in his ways and obviously single, Jerry McKenzie spends his time with his horses and his art. His entire world is knocked out of balance when his young nephew becomes his responsibility after the death of his parents. William is already reeling from loosing his parents and being pulled out of the boarding school he lived at in Switzerland, pulled away from the only family he's known. David Loewenberger has family money that could afford him anything he wants. But all David wants is to be a teacher. A common cultural background causes William to cling to his new teacher, much to both David and Jerry's dismay. Of course, that only lasts for about five minutes for Jerry. David continues to push him away though, his soul focus on William, not wanting to cause anymore unnecessary damage to the poor child's fragile psyche. But the heart wants what the heart wants.

The story starts out with William at school, learning about his parent's death and his pending upheaval and throwing the poor kid into a tail spin.

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Title: Love Means... Courage

Author: Andrew Grey

Narrator: Sawyer Allerde

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-10

Publisher: Hudson Audio Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 178 votes

Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian

Publisher's Summary:

Len Parker is laid off during the recession in the early 80s and decides to go back to college at home in rural Michigan, where he reconnects with his best friend from high school, Ruby. He's overjoyed when she marries Cliff Laughton and overcome with sorrow when she dies an untimely death, leaving behind her husband and two-year-old son.

Out of work again, Len finds a job at Cliff Laughton's sorely neglected farm. Cliff is still mourning his wife, struggling to raise his son, and has little enthusiasm or energy left for work. Len immediately begins to whip the farmincluding the two Laughtonsinto shape. Working side by side, Len and Cliff grow ever closer, but loving another man takes a lot of courage. They'll have to stand together as they face faltering business, threatening drought, misguided family, and Midwestern prejudices to protect what might be a lifelong love.

Critic Reviews:

"Love Means... Courage is a story filled with laughter, sadness, joy, love and family...with all of the nuttiness that it entails. It will have you laughing, smiling, and reaching for the tissues in places. A definite keeper!" (NightOwlRomance.com)

Members Reviews:

Great Read

This was a great read. I enjoyed the characters immensely. I fell in love with some and grew to despise others as their lives became further entwined. Having grown up in a small rural town, I know how the busy-bodies can be and this book shows small-town life just as it is, in that respect. The level of homophobia is dialed way back and it was nice to see characters which seemed to say "just because you live in the sticks doesn't mean you're a hick!" I would highly recommend this book if you are looking for a heartwarming story where the conflict is not disempowering.

A Beautiful Story

This book is the first of two and it is a wonderful experience. I have listened to it several times now as Andrew Grey has become one of my favorite authors. His other 3 books available here are all wonderful, emotionally rivetting stories that will take you from hot steamy scenes to crying at the sorrow of the characters.

The Beginning of an Awesome Set of Books

This is the first of Andrew Grey's "Love Means..." series. If you missed it while listening to the others, go back and see where it all started. I consider it probably the best of the entire series.

Very chipper narrator

Any additional comments?

This book had a good story line but...the chapters went by so fast that I didn't get emotionally attached to any of them. If the dialog hadn't been so bland, maybe a few funny moments or comments then it would have flowed better. However, the dialog was bland and there wasn't a humorous moment to be found. More than halfway through the book and still no character development. There is a guy with a kid and a guy who was his wife's best friend. Never is there a connection, shared moment with wife and guy with kid and guy best friend. How does that even happen in life?Even if this was a very well written book where I could give a fat two cents about the characters in it, the narrator ruined it. He is sooo frigging chipper during the whole book (even during the death of the wife or speaking about guilt ridden feelings dude is having for his dead wife's best friend) that it became...confusing, irritating, frustrating..I could keep going.