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Damaged Intimacy: Hanleigh's London

The Intimacy Series, Book 1

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Damaged Intimacy: Hanleigh's London

By: Hanleigh Bradley
Narrated by: Vera Zweig
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"We've spoken. We've flirted. But she won't let me close. She's guarding herself, even if her face says she's the most approachable person I've ever met."

Damaged Intimacy is the first book in a complete contemporary romance series from internationally best-selling author Hanleigh Bradley.

Coming home to London, Tallulah is looking for a second chance, a fresh start. Her friends know something is wrong, but they have no idea what’s she’s running from. Tallulah is not herself. The usually happy, bubbly, excitable girl is faking it. Inside, she’s a complete mess, but she refuses to tell anyone why, choosing to keep it a secret - a secret that makes her skin crawl and leaves her crying herself to sleep. She tells herself she’ll be okay. That she can cope. She can forget about how damaged she is, forget what she’s run away from. She’s fighting to hold it together.

When she meets Jarrod, he’s everything she’s ever wanted. He’s a hot, suited, motorbike-riding boss with a soft heart. As perfect as Jarrod as, she can’t date him. She’s not the same girl she used to be, and now, she doesn’t think she deserves what she once wanted.

Damaged Intimacy is the first book in a complete contemporary romance series. This is a story of bravery and overcoming immense obstacles. It's about choosing to trust again when your every instinct tells you not to.

©2017 Hanleigh Bradley (P)2020 Hanleigh Bradley
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Amazingly well written. There are a lot of ups and downs in my opinion. Loved the characters. I really enjoyed listening to this and you will too. Narrator did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. I can’t wait for more. Yes there is a cliffhanger.

Amazingly well written

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The story itself was okay but I did not care for the narration on this one. Pretty good for a quick read.

this was an okay read for me

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Damaged Intimacy by Hanleigh Bradley is a contemporary romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Vera Zweig.

Hanleigh does an amazing job pulling you into the story. I love that we get both Tallulah and Jarrod’s points of view throughout the book. The story does end on a cliffhanger but that was no surprise since it’s the first book in the Intimacy Series. I cannot wait for the next book in the series Entangled Intimacy to be released on audio.

Vera did a great job on the narration. I loved that she used different tones/voices for each character.

I would recommend this book if you love British Romances, Contemporary Romances, or Slow Burn Romances.

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Contemporary Romance

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Finally, we get Lulu's story. I suspected the reason for her impromptu return was somewhere along these lines but it's still awful to hear. I think Jarrod is good for her and look forward to the rest of their story.

I liked the narrator, Vera Zweig, even if I didn't like her version of Landon. There are some editing issues with the audio, though. It makes it sound like it's skipping.

Story: 4 Stars
Narration: 3.5 Stars

Lulu's Story Begins

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I would have enjoyed this audiobook much better with a different narrator. Her voice was so monotone. The start to the series was very good though and I like how it ties in with other books in Hanleigh’s London.

Very good story, narration ok

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In the prologue, Tallulah is returning to London after being away at college in Brighton and suffering a trauma of which she can't think, let alone speak. She fears having to talk to her family and friends, but she's simply happy to be home. Back with Cam, Theo and Aurora, Tallulah is surprised to hear that her best friend, "Roo" is moving in with Landon Peters. As Jarrod sits at her side, watching her features, he realizes that he wants to know her a lot more. I wanted this story to be better. I wanted to see the beginning of Tallulah and Jarrod's love story, but it was so depressing and repetitive. Once Tallulah admits her trauma to both her friend Cam and her brother, she retreats to her mind and her thoughts are all messed up. She wants to love Jerrod. "I love him...I can't love him...I won't love him...I love him." This goes on for chapters at a time and I really want to wring her neck or slap her face and tell her to shut up! It's a hard story to listen to and I have to admit that it left me depressed. If you enjoy angst, then this story is for you! The narration was well-done by Vera Zweig. There were a few instances where I couldn't tell who was speaking and her voice would become a little bit monotoned. Overall, it's a very good presentation.

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Tallulah left school because of a traumatic event that she can’t share with anyone. She feels broken and alone, and she wants to find an escape so she seeks refuge at a restaurant she knows her friends don’t frequent. But the instant attraction she feels with Jarrod is a surprise, and his reciprocation of that attraction scares her. Jarrod is definitely interested in more than just friendship with Tallulah, but when that’s all she asks of him, he reluctantly agrees, accepting it’s the only way to be near her. This is a melancholy, but sweet story of two people falling in love. If only Tallulah can get past her pain and accept the love Jarrod wants to give her.

Unexpected love

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Tragically beautiful...a well written romance that will break your heart. No happy endings here - yet at least. This is book 1 in Bradley's new The Intimacy series. Tallulah is not who she once was. Escaping to come home, she hides her brokenness. She meets Jarrod and the two can't help but fall in love - but Tallulah is not ready to admit her love and Jarrod won't push. Will they find a way to a HEA - can't wait to see what happens next in this series. Bradley does a great job writing these characters in an in depth way that is so personally reflective. While I loved the accent from the narration, there were a few louder / softer moments in the recording that came across wrong but I loved the vocal tone and accent.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

tragic yet beautiful

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