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Narrated by:
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Dan Calley
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By:
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Garrett Leigh
Cornish pastry chef Seb Wright dreads the summer tourist season. The cash injection to his artisan fudge pantry is more than welcome, the extra work, less so. Then one summer, a shadowy Good Samaritan catches his eye. Irish traveler Dex is bewitching, a beautiful sullen enigma who turns Seb's world upside down until he disappears in the night, vanishing like a mystical summer rain.
Twelve months later, Dex is in the midst of a dark storm. A slave to his master, "Uncle" Braden, he spends his days cleaning caravans and his nights working in Braden's other businesses. His short summer with Seb seems a lifetime ago. Lost in the savage violence of the murky underworld, he doesn't dare dream he'll ever find his way back, until one night, a brutal crime opens the door for a chance escape. A new life beckons, old faces emerge, and immersed in the heady vibe of London’s East End, new love begins to heal his fractured heart.
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The darkest book I’ve ever read
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The narration by Dan Calley is phenomenal and definitely adds a new layer to the story! You feel the emotion more and the warm fuzzies are stronger from the emotional connection that’s easier to make!
Hauntingly Heartwarming
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Gritty love story
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Dan Calley again navigates the listener on an auditory tour that is rich in variety and deep in emotion without going syrupy. Chef's kiss - pun intended.
I loved Seb, but there were some things in his story that didn't quite ring true, but its ok. The pace is on point, although there a section near the end that feels unnecessarily drawn out. Setting that aside, what is so pleasant here is that unlike some of the downtrodden guys in previous books, Dex, when in control is always moving forward. He isn't prone to fits of pique, he doesn't get mired in misunderstandings. Without expressly saying it, he is willing to try at every opportunity he is presented. As someone who has had little say in his life, even during many of the worst times, he still has compassion and a will to live.
I have already listened more than once and cannot recommend this book enough.
Garrett Leigh does it again!
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Seb’s a pastry chef and when he first meets Dex he’s running his family’s artisan fudge pantry. Seb’s enchanted by Dex and what starts as an act of kindness when Dex finds Seb’s wallet and returns it to him becomes a slow and cautiously played out effort on Seb’s part to draw Dex into his world where he can get to know him better and hopefully keep him safe or at least that was what Seb hoped for until Dex disappears without a trace.
When Dex gets the chance to escape the nightmare that’s become his life…he takes it and attempts to loose himself in the hustle and bustle of London never guessing that his path would cross with Seb’s.
Garrett Leigh without a doubt has become one of my favorite authors. Her stories are packed with emotion, they’re thought provoking and while she’s not afraid to show us the darker side of human nature, she also shows us the side that strives, hopes and struggles at times to not only persevere but to find more…to have a life that’s better…to find that someone they can love and be happy with.
Seb and Dex come from very different worlds. Seb’s grown up with the love and shelter of family, while Dex has had to rely on himself because for him family meant betrayal and being used…traded like a commodity to a man who would bring him nothing but pain and suffering. Dex also comes from a world where talking to outsiders is never acceptable no matter what and it’s this unwritten law of his culture that creates a world in which people like ‘Uncle Braden’ not only survive but thrive.
I don’t think there was honestly anything about this story that I didn’t like. I may not have totally agreed with some of the decision and actions taken by characters at times…in particular some choices that Dex made at the end, however, I can also see where the decisions he made were the ones that were right for him and ultimately they were decisions that each person has to make for themselves based on that factor…what is right for the individual in that circumstance.
As always Ms Leigh has created a story that kept me riveted to my seat from start to finish and along with the talented and insightful narration provided by Dan Calley this was a story that easily came to life for me and one that I look forward to enjoying again.
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An audio book of ‘Heart’ was graciously provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
When I first saw the blurb for this story...
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I've not read any MM stories about Travellers before and I think Garrett Leigh handled what could be a touchy subject with a lot of care and sensitivity. Dex is a Traveller but he is forced to do things that no one should ever have to do. Seb owns and artisan fudge shop in a tourist town. This unlikely pair came together through a series of unexpected encounters.
I'm finding it really hard to put into words how this story made me feel. It had my emotions all over the place and had me reaching for tissues more than once. Heart if tied with Finding Home as the best performances I've listened to by Dan Calley. Each characters' voice was very distinctive and the emotions he put into the books was perfect. Once I started listening to Heart I couldn't turn it off and listened straight through.
This is another Garrett Leigh book/audiobook that I can't recommend highly enough.
A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.
Broke my heart and put it back together by the end
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Absolutely love
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What Dex went through…I never want to think about, much less hear about. It wasn’t terribly graphic, but it was enough to make me not want to hear more. As things are uncovered when his ‘Uncle’ is caught are just…awful.
Seb is simply awesome. I love his patience and understanding with Dex. He is an everyday joe but a hero for Dex and just what he needs.
This is not a book I’ll want to listen to again and again, but I’m glad I listened once.
Hard to listen to but still good...
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This story is about Seb and Dex, but is mostly told through Dex’s POV. The bulk of the angst is his storyline, with Seb being the man who wants to love him, protect him, and show him another way for ‘normal’ to look like. They meet up at the beginning of the story, then are separated. Later on, they are surprisingly reunited by a twist of life. They pursue their second chance of being together, although things aren’t easy.
This is a well-written story, and it had my emotions feeling like they were on a rollercoaster. I was completely drawn in and rooting for Dex and Seb to find their HEA.
Dan Calley crushed it with this book. His narration skills just keep getting better! His voice, plus Leigh’s words, is a major hit. He elevates an already emotional story, by giving it a voice.
Heart wrenching, beautiful story
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perfect narrator for this book
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