Wrong Pairing imo

2.6〜2.8 stars. I am not a fan of Gideon and Sam as a couple, I felt much more chemistry between Sam and Aiden (I also liked him much better)... I just didn’t feel a connection between SxG, even their “chemistry” is mehh. It probably doesn’t help that the first time we were introduced to Gideon (and before I knew the main love interest was Gideon), I said to myself I hope this isn’t him...😑 🤦🏻‍♀️. I don’t know, I just feel more for Aiden than I ever did for Gideon 🤷🏻‍♀️.

Also, while I do really love Joe Leslie as a narrator, his steamy scenes nearly always make me cringe or try not to laugh because they are so over done, it’s like bad acting (primarily for the bottom if there is one).... Sam’s voice just felt so over done and over exaggerated and a little annoying. Additionally, the (French????) accent that he used for Gideon was quite difficult at times to understand... I’m also confused as to where it came from but 🤷🏻‍♀️.

I probably won’t listen to the next book because I’ve heard that the two MCs featured there are even more annoying 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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Unique and funny!

This is such a unique take on the paranormal! And Joel Leslie’s narration from Sam’s perspective is absolutely fabulous, and so much fun. I really enjoyed the book when I read it initially, and I love the audio version even more. It will definitely be a listening favorite for me.

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- 4 to 4.25 stars -

* Spoilers *

I believe this is the first book I've read/listened to by this author. I'm not exactly sure what to think of this book. I know for sure though that I had been wanting to read this book and the rest of the series for quite a while, but decided to wait until the audio book came out. The cover of this book and the summary also made it very appealing to read. On one hand, I knew what I was getting into, but on the other hand I didn't. I was a bit surprised that the first sexual scene happened in chapter 2, but I really shouldn't have since it was explained in the summary. My favorite scene throughout the whole book has to be during the lunch scene when Sam gets drunk. It was absolutely hilarious. There were a few scenes that I was either a bit uncomfortable with, cringed, or had second hand embarrassment for Sam. I also thought that this book was filled with an overload of information and some of it was a bit confusing or overwhelming. On one hand I appreciated all of the information, but on the other hand it was a lot to take in and some things I kind of forgot when it pertained to something later on. Like shifters needing someone else to open their phones, which I still don't understand why that happens. Relationship wise between Gideon and Sam, I honestly was as confused as Sam was about Gideon and his actions. I honestly would have liked some insight on to what he was thinking in his perspective. I also felt that due to the amount of information and focus on the plot ( along with how his character is to understand at times), there wasn't a whole lot of development between them on-screen on their relationship besides their lust and attraction for each other. I did find it cute how touchy feely they were with each other and how Sam ran straight to Gideon for protection when he suffered from paranoia.
I do feel a bit sad on what happened to Lily, but on the other hand I felt I wasn't really given the opportunity to really connect or have strong feelings for her (become attached to her character). I even suspected that she might be the mole in the group since she was the one assigned to watch over Sam and it was her account that was copied and hacked into. I was a bit surprised by all of the time jumps, which I'm not used to that. I also think that due to not reading MM for a while it was a bit uncomfortable reading/listening to those scenes (sexual scenes).
* Narration *
The narration was done quite nicely. I did kind of think that the narrator was reading a bit fast in the beginning, but I got used to it. I think I will continue with the series once the next audio book comes out.

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Fun Story Great Narration

This is a fun unique take on the paranormal. I loved the story and read it several times before the audio book was released. I was very excited to listen to this story as I enjoy light hearted fun listens while working. Joe Leslie did not let me down, he did a wonderful job bring the banter and fun I always read in the story to life. This will be a great new addition to my go to favorites when I want a comfort read to lift my mood.

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Soooooooo funny!

Joel did such a great job! Gave life to the funniest book eva! The drunk lunch scene is awesome.

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Love this book

I loved this book when I first read it. It is definitely a unique world that the author has built and I look forward to each new release. I was very excited to see the audio come out and I think Joel Leslie did a great job narrating.

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Great book

The drunken scene is the funniest scene ever recommend this book! can't wait to see more from the series.

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AMAZING - FUNNY - AUTHENTIC and... Joel Leslie!

So I'm very partial to Joel Leslie and he did another outstanding narration of this story. I can extol him, his range of voices and accents and his perfectly timed exclamations for paragraphs but I'll review the story instead.
It was excellent. Loved the concept, loved the snark, loved the characters. And really enjoyed how author wrote Gideon. I fell in love with a monster who would make me piss my pants if I encountered him in an alley, salivate over him in private and know, without a doubt, he had my back once I got to know him.
I would highly recommend to this anyone interested in the genre and look forward to hearing the entire series. Please don't keep us waiting too long.

Great book/unpleasant narrator

Not a fan of the narrator. I had a difficult time finishing the Audible version which is a shame since I really love the book.

foul language

couldn't get past all the F words. would have been just as good without all of them