Love the story!! Did not love the Performance

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I was already in love with this story because I owned the book version. I like to buy the audible version because it brings the story to life for me. I was so let down when I listened to this. I don't think Marc Bachmann should be reading romance. He read this story like he was reading classic literature. At one point I thought he had a slight British accent because of all the drama in a simple sentence. I was so not impressed.

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I struggled to finish this.

After reading the first book in the series I had been looking forward to the next. I am saddened to admit that finishing this book was a struggle.
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Both MC annoyed the absolute Hell out of me. Having any kind of illness does not give you the right to make someone feel less about themselves. I don't care what his "reasons" were. Tyler experienced so much emotional abuse and abandonment that wasn't really addressed. He also basically took the blame for their break-up in college. It upset me a lot to see it pushed aside like it was nothing. Once a toxic relationship, always a toxic relationship unless past wrongs are righted and learned from.
Also, Memphis lied to his parents about why he and Tyler broke up the first time. Are you telling me that they didn't think that Tyler dumped him over the Cancer and think less of him over the years? Tyler deserved way better!
The narration was good considering what he had to work with.

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Excellent writing makes for a beautiful MM romance novel!

If a book stirs up emotions in me, then I know the writer has mad skills, is talented big time. I loved this book. I started listening yesterday and finished this evening. Could not stop listening to the beautiful narration of Marc Bachmann; the work he did on the voices was simply great. Next in the series, Noah’s love story, with the Texan surgeon, will be a treat. River Jaymes worked out the characters in detail and added extra characters who fitted in the story without being overbearing. After having read book 1, I did not expect to read about Tyler next, nor did I expect this much emotional dept in the story. I am a satisfied customer. Thank you River Jaymes and please keep them coming. I’m a fan. ❤️

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Excellent follow up!

A great read with the same wonderful characters. The only disappointment was getting to the end

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I just couldn't like this story

I really wanted to like this book, but I just couldn't. Tyler was a complete and total doormat. His forgiveness of Memphis was. for me, too easily given. After 10 years, Memphis comes back into Tyler's life, says I'm sorry about how I left, lets have sex oh and please forgive me. Then, it was also your fault on how I left you, but get over it and Tyler does.

I also wasn't impressed with Noah (Tyler's best friend). He seems to enjoy embarrassing Tyler in front of all Tyler's former ex-boyfriends and goes out of his way to push Tyler towards Memphis, despite knowing the history between them.

I kept waiting for Memphis to show remorse and stop being so self absorbed, but it never happen. The entire story seemed like a game to Memphis and I really wished Tyler would just tell Memphis to stick it and walk away. There was never a point in this book that I liked Memphis and I just couldn't forgive him for how he treated Tyler. That Tyler was willing to take the blame for Memphis leaving made me not like Tyler as well. Gaslighting much!

Unfortunately that didn't happen. I don't feel like this was a HEA, more the beginning of a very toxic relationship.

Marc Bachmann was okay, given what he had to work with, but I found his voice to harsh for Tyler's character.

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Second chances

I love second chance romances and this one doesn't dissappoint. It made me love Tyler who I really really disliked in the first book. The narrator does a great job though I found how he said forehead odd and it si used A lot in this series, but that is just my weird self.

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Together at last!

Throughly enjoyed this audio - great story about life . They have a second chance of love together. Marc Bachmann narrated beautifully .

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Just as great as the book

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Read the book, but I wanted to "listen" to my characters.

What I love most is I tend to be a fast reader, so listening I often find I hear things I have either forgotten or just simply missed. Which happened with this story as well.

I truly love River Jaymes and her writing, The way she brings the characters to life.

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Narrator did a great job

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Same narrator as the first book in the series and he did another excellent job. I like his voice for Noah the best.

I enjoyed the plot of this book although it seemed as if the sex scenes could have been cut back some. They were well written but at times were a distraction from the main story. I can't say I liked Memphis much at first, but he eventually grew on me. I think I felt more of an emotional connection with Tyler - who hasn't been dumped by someone and left wondering why? Overall, I'm glad I got this audiobook.

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Excellent book

Where does The Boyfriend Mandate rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Could not have enjoyed it more. Binge listened.

What did you like best about this story?

First love revisited. Who can't relate to that?

Which character – as performed by Marc Bachmann – was your favorite?

Loved both Tyler and Memphis

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

The retelling of the original breakup is heart-breaking.

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