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Ball Play

By: Isobel Starling
Narrated by: Gary Furlong
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Leander: A broken heart has kept me off the scene for a while now. I've devoted my time to work, books, and my fierce Santa-hating kitty named Mu-Mu. But when a soccer ball lands in my garden, my life takes a surprising turn. The British guy who kicked it tries to charm me with Hugh Grant-style fumbling and that hot accent, but I'm not playing his game.

Jake: I'm an expat working in the US. There are a few things I miss about England: my family, my mates, and the beautiful game, especially close to the holidays! I set up a team of diverse Brits so we could bond, have a game of footie, and not feel so homesick. But after a disastrous kick, the ball ends up in the garden of a stubborn American guy, and he won't give it back.

The challenge of taming Leander West could turn out to be quite a Christmas miracle!

This story is an M/M holiday romance and contains scenes of hotness!

©2021 Isobel Starling (P)2021 Decent Fellows Press Fiction Genre Fiction Holidays Literature & Fiction Romance Winter Christmas Heartfelt Game
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Fast paced short Insta romance. Gary Furlong did an outstanding job of narrating this romance. his voice definitely brought this story and it's characters to life. well worth the credit and your time to listen.

Sweet and quick

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Even when writing something as simple as a short story about two guys meeting over a lost ball, Isobel Starling's clever, smart writing style shines through in Ball Play. Witty, sweet, and very hot, I highly recommend this one in audio.

Gary Furlong is amazing with voices and accents, and his skill as a voice actor is exceptional. I especially enjoyed the passages where Leander is mimicking Jake - the American imitating the Brit is too hilarious. Furlong truly brings something special to each piece he performs, and if you haven't had a chance to check out this amazing narrator I encourage you to do so as soon as possible :)!

So Clever, Furlong's Performance is Amazing!

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This was a quick and easy holiday listen. It took me a bit of time to warm up to Leander and by that point the book was nearly over. I did enjoy the banter between Jake & Leander and there is a sexy date. As it takes place over about 48 hours and ends somewhat abruptly - the relationship is just getting started.

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Gary Furlong was fantastic as usual. As Jake is British and Leander American, Furlong does a wonderful job of swinging back and forth between their accents and personalities. It’s like a cast duet narration.

Short & sexy holiday story

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I love Gary Furlong’s audiobook performances and I especially love it when it’s one of Isobel Starling’s stories. This is a short listen but it packed quite a punch, especially when Leander and Jack got down to business (wink, wink). This is the first new English language book that Isobel has published in a while and I’m glad that she’s been able to write again. I look forward to more of her books, especially when Gary performs the audiobook.

I’m glad that I listened to this Christmas themed story. It seemed entirely appropriate for me to listen to it on Christmas Eve.

Great short story and really hot!

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