Sexy with a swoon/sigh worthy ending!

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I've now read this four times and each time I fall just a little more in love with Sam and Mitch and all their sexy shenanigans.

Wow, this one is just chock full of sex and kink - a little dominance, a little exhibition, the desire to be used and feel like a whore with a side helping of humiliation...well, yeah, the sex in this is pretty steamy.

There are also quite a few mind games played once Randy comes on the scene. Look, I'm just going to say it - I'm not a fan of Randy. I sort of wish he never showed up, even though he propels Mitch and Sam's relationship forward by providing some necessary pushing and as much as I hate to admit it, he's totally necessary to solidifying their relationship. And he sort of grows on me a little more every time I read this.

As for the narration, I felt like Iggy Toma really captures the characters so well. I loved his character voices for everyone, even when I was cringing while listening to Randy be all mind f**k and smarmy.

I enjoy the whole story: the characters, the plot, the humor...but it's the ending of this that always brings me back for more. *sighs* Man, I love that ending.

If you like books with lots of sex and a swoon/sigh worthy ending...you should definitely give this a go!

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WOW steamy...just WOW

Heidi Cullinan has done it again! This story was so different with a truck driver and a college student as the MC'S. I enjoyed the cross country trip with them and how they got to know one another. Their Vegas stop is so steamy I'm still smiling. I think I cried every time he parted with his mom's ashes. I loved this book and as always Iggy Toma you are my favorite narrator. I am in love with your voice!!!

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I LOVED THIS BOOK

Yes, that was meant to be in all caps. This story was so different and captivating. So many unexpected twists and turns and the right amount of bow-chicka-bow-wow. The characters are to die for and the narration was EXCELLENT! On to the next...

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Love

This book was amazing, it not only had a great love story but the sex scenes were (fanning face) hot. The narrator was great with this book and Heidi writes a beautiful story. I cried a little and fell in love with the well developed characters.

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The Feels

I have read this series at least 15 times and the addition of audio to a story both familiar and beloved is astounding. The range of Iggy's narration is incredible. I cannot recommend this entire series enough. Get the books but stay for the smoothly sexy voice of Iggy Toma.

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Enjoyable

The narration of this novel was excellent! I enjoyed the performance.

The story itself is interesting, but from an emotional standpoint, it is not overly deep. Please do read the warnings on this novel. If any of the warnings make you uncomfortable, this is not the book for you. I very much liked the characters in the novel and the read was definitely worth my time.

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Perfect Story, Marvelous Joby by I. Toma

What a fantastic story! The way it unfolds so perfectly sets the stage for the development of Sam, the mc, and to watch him grow and change throughout the story is so wonderful. Mitch is so amazing - he sounds sexy as hell and oh so wonderfully kinky - loved him! Only Randy creeped me out, I didn't really buy the way his character developed (and I know the second in the series is his story so I'm on the fence about reading that one...).

There Really is Something Special Here

I came into this series after Love Lessons, and specifically right after Short Stay, and I think it almost works best having that cameo of these character there first, and then rewinding into their history.

I have been looking for something for a long time, through over 200 books, all queer romance, and all highly rated; anything even slightly non-monogamous. When that came with a side of kink... Well, let me tell you, Heidi delivered.

With regard to the kink, I would say it's pretty decent. It's definitely way, way more a private matter that these individuals have all built with each other over time, and nothing to do with the community at all, and that perfectly fine. I think Heidi even purposefully puts it in that place when the newer members try to label it and both Mitch and Randy pull away from the structure of that label. But I saw a lot of really good facets of kink displayed in the book, and some good internal conflict to come to terms with those kinks. It was a really healthy and solid foray into that world. It's limited in regard to what these individuals are looking for, and that's also realistic, especially with the newness of it all through Sam.

I notice a lot of reviews also mention how much they hate Randy. I'm the complete opposite. I love Randy. I loved Randy from the cameo. I loved his attitude and his voice. And that's probably because I identify a lot more with Randy than most of the others. He's closer to my age (especially considering all of Love Lessons was little babies compared to my millennial ass) and we have a fair amount in common. I think he's great. He's complex and interesting. He's not so easy to read, yet can read others exceptionally well. Yes, he's got some edges and he messes with people. He plays mental poker for a pot only he has decided on. But he knows when he's brushing up against that line or gone just that touch too far, and he stops on a dime. I just felt like Randy needed a little support up in here with all the bad press he's getting. He may not be to everyone's tastes, but don't fold on him before the river.

With regard to the non-monogamy. Chef's kiss. So natural. No judgements even with Sam being a bit confused early on. Even though Mitch is so cautious because he doesn't want to screw things up, he and Sam talk about so many of these things with total honesty. Mitch might time things a little, and hold some topics tighter to his chest than others, but overall the amount of good communication displayed between them is so great to see. When things start getting sexual and Mitch gets Sam to pick a safeword, then proceeds to not only adhere to it, but does so gladly and with zero shame sent Sam's way--so nice to see, and done so naturally without pointing it out obnoxiously. Sure, it's a bit easier to have that all go smoothly when they are your characters and it's your book. But the number of times subs can feel ashamed for having to use a safeword or bad doms try to shame their subs for using their words... Nah. Good examples need to be out there too.

This book is really, really good. It's a little more complex than your average gay romance, and sure, the kink might be a bit too much for people. But it's an excellent, excellent read or listen.

Whew...

Well that was a ride that I enjoyed! Narrator always does a great job, story was both fulfilling, so damn hot, and I recommend it!

The perfect balance of kink and emotion

I read this book years ago and thought it was worth a listen. It was as perfect as I remember, actually better due to wonderful narration. If you're looking for hot and steamy with a real story, you'll love this book!