
Never Stay Gone
M|M Romantic Suspense (Big Bend Texas Rangers, Book 1)
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Tal Bauer
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Six bodies in a single grave, in the same West Texas country where Dakota left everything behind.
Every beat of my heart belongs to you.
Thirteen years ago, Dakota Jennings thought he'd found his forever when he fell in love with Shane Carson. But one afternoon shattered their love story, and both Dakota and Shane left Rustler, Texas, with broken hearts. Even now, Dakota is still feeling the agony of losing Shane. Sure, he's a Texas Ranger, but that's not how he wanted to live his life. All he ever wanted was to love Shane.
Loving you is the only time I feel alive.
Shane's life was supposed to be different. There had been a plan, ever since he was knee-high to his father. But falling for Dakota spun Shane's world upside down, and for years, Shane has had nothing but the memories of all that he lost: Dakota's gentle touch, and the sweetness of his lips, and the star-strewn nights they spent wrapped in each other's arms.
West of the Pecos, there is no law.
When the Rangers get the call about six bodies being pulled out of a mass grave in West Texas, the governor sends Dakota to run the investigation. Dakota heads back to his hometown and comes face-to-face with the last man he ever expected to see again, only now, he’s Deputy Shane Carson, Dakota's local partner assigned to the case.
There's nothing Dakota wants more than a second chance with Shane, but so much is stacked against them: six corpses, a murderer on the loose, and history that refuses to stay buried. And the bodies keep piling up as Dakota and Shane try to run the killer down across the West Texas plains.
In a moment, everything changes: the hunters become the hunted, the past fractures, and all Dakota thought he knew comes tumbling down. Secrets break wide open as Dakota remembers...
This is West Texas, and out here, nothing is as it seems. Big Bend County is a place of beauty and desolation, of secrets and small towns. Where the past and the present collide, and where nothing stays hidden forever.
This MM romantic suspense is the first in the new Big Bend Texas Rangers series. Come along for the West Texas sunsets, the heart-pounding thrills, and the hard-won happily-ever-afters.
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Newly elected President Jack Spiers's presidency is rocked from the very beginning, and he's working furiously to keep the world from falling apart. Special Agent Ethan Reichenbach is running the presidential detail, which puts him side by side with Jack daily. He's expecting another stuffed suit, but Jack shocks him with his humor and humanity. There are rules against a Secret Service agent and one of their protectees developing a friendship - big rules. Besides, Jack is straight as a ruler, and a widower, and Ethan has always avoided falling for straight men.
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Brilliant
- By W.F. on 06-16-20
By: Tal Bauer
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Tallowwood
- By: N.R. Walker
- Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Sydney Detective August Shaw has spent the last decade of work solving cold cases. His work is his entire life, and he's convinced a string of unsolved cold-case suicides are linked to what could be Australia's worst ever serial killer. Problem is, no one believes him. Senior Constable Jacob Porter loves his life in the small town of Tallowwood in northern New South Wales. When human remains are found in the camping grounds at Tallowwood Reserve, Jake's new case turns out to be linked to August's cold cases, and Jake agrees they're not suicides at all.
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It doesn't get better than this!
- By Annika on 03-25-20
By: N.R. Walker
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Meet Me in the Blue
- Hemlock Harbor, Book 1
- By: A.M. Johnson
- Narrated by: Evan Parker, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Luka and Rook have been best friends since they were nine years old. Five years ago, Luka threw it all away. When his dad’s health takes a turn for the worst, Luka must come home to say his goodbyes and mend the bridges he burned all those years ago. Coming home is harder than he imagined, and after reuniting with his family, there’s only one person he needs. Rook. His best friend. The one man he pushed away, the one man, no matter how hard he tried to forget, he can't stop himself from loving. Even if loving him means breaking his heart all over again.
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So, so boring
- By Maryellen in Metsland on 06-30-23
By: A.M. Johnson
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The Quarterback Keeper
- The Package Deal Series, Book 1
- By: Rheland Richmond, Emerson Beckett
- Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, J.F. Harding
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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I'm the starting quarterback for the Portland Pirates, and I have a thing for my son's teacher. Except I didn't know the cute blond on the beach with the giant dog was my kid's teacher until two months later at Open House. Christian took my breath away during my vacation and introduced me to things I never knew could feel so good and be so right. I think he just might be the one who inspires me to tell the world that this NFL quarterback is bisexual and in love with a man.
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Realistic characters and a cute story
- By tomluvshockey on 04-19-25
By: Rheland Richmond, and others
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Scars: A Gay MM Romance Novel
- By: Avery Ford
- Narrated by: Jay Martin
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Caleb always knew that his work was dangerous. For years, he'd thrived on the adrenaline rush, the danger thrumming under his skin and the tangible efforts of his labor a secondary reward when the flames flickered away to nothing. He was able to save a building or save a life. He'd thought that the Johnson City Fire Station 10 was his home...until he got caught in a building with no way out.
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Did not work for me
- By Lexee Toste on 05-26-21
By: Avery Ford
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Following the Rules
- Nerd/Jock MM Romance (The Script Club, Book 1)
- By: Lane Hayes
- Narrated by: Alexander Cendese
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Topher - My friend’s brother needs an academic assistant, and I need a job. Problem.... Jocks are my weakness. Seriously. I lose my ability to speak coherently around muscle-bound hotties. Oh yeah, I lose my inhibitions, too - not a good look for a guy with a genius IQ. So what am I going to do about Simon?
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Entertaing, laid back read
- By Momma Becky on 08-24-21
By: Lane Hayes
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Broken
- An Unlucky 13 Standalone
- By: Andi Jaxon
- Narrated by: Darcy Stark, Iggy Toma
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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After years of drowning myself in parties, hookups, and pain, all it takes is one viral sex tape to be given a choice: Hide out on an island or lose my trust fund. Having to share a room with the one man I let hurt me is my worst nightmare. I’m the broken shell of the boy he walked away from on the worst day of my life. I hate him almost as much as I hate myself.
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Completely ridiculous story. Decent narration.
- By CJ on 01-01-24
By: Andi Jaxon
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Maine Men
- The Complete Series
- By: K.C. Wells
- Narrated by: John Solo
- Length: 56 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Different backgrounds, different paths, but one thing remains solid, even eight years after they graduated—their friendship. Holidays, weddings, funerals, birthdays, parties—any chance they get to meet up, they take it. It’s an opportunity to share what’s going on in their lives, especially their love lives. Back in high school, they knew four of them were gay or bi, so maybe it was more than coincidence that they gravitated to one another.
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Love is Love
- By Amazon Customer on 03-24-25
By: K.C. Wells
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It’s Not Unusual to Be Loved by an Alien
- Tentacular Tales, Book 1
- By: Chloe Archer
- Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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A sexy alien living incognito on Earth meets a sci-fi loving nerd who wants to rock his universe. What could possibly go wrong? Besides the unexpected tentacles and the accidental Mating Courtship Ritual, that is....
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A lot of popculture references
- By Rachel on 02-27-23
By: Chloe Archer
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The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil
- Diabolic Romance, Book 1
- By: MN Bennet
- Narrated by: Simon Dornet
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Apprentice mage Wally spends his days cataloging rare artifacts and dreaming about finally mastering his magics and living the adventures he's always desired. Bez, a once mighty devil who craves the freedom of the outside world again, despises his confinement inside a powerful object. His only company now comes from the mages working within the archives he's stored. Among them, the most annoying of them all, an anxious and considerate Walter. When the archive is attacked, Wally and Bez each seize the opportunity to achieve their dreams—and inadvertently create a magical link between them.
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Great characters
- By Kaitlyn on 04-07-25
By: MN Bennet
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The Hookup Mix-Up
- By: Riley Hart
- Narrated by: J.F. Harding
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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PerryI moved to San Luco to get to know my brother, and so far, it’s been great. Working as a bartender at Shenanigans, a bar close to Franklin University, there are beautiful men and women everywhere. When a hot guy falls into my arms at a party, I’m down for some naughty fun. Until I realize he’s way too drunk for anything to happen. Thankfully, we agree to meet up the next day. One near-kiss later, I discover Theo has no idea I’ve been hitting on him. He thinks we’re hanging out as buddies, and to my great regret, says he’s straight.
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4.5/5 Theo and Perry Story
- By MarbsReads on 03-11-25
By: Riley Hart
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His Horizon
- His MM Romance, Book 1
- By: Con Riley
- Narrated by: Cornell Collins
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Jude's drowning when he can't save his family business single-handed. The last person he expects to throw a lifeline is Rob, a rival chef who once beat him to first place in a cooking contest. Two chefs working together won't be easy. Not when Rob is everything Jude isn't - popular, extroverted, and a one-time hookup. What's worse is that Rob wears his heart on his sleeve while Jude's still in the closet.
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5 stars!
- By cabc on 09-27-21
By: Con Riley
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Exhale: An MM Shifter Romance
- Flesh and Bone Series, Book 1
- By: Joel Abernathy
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Two men haunted by the same ghost...Falling for "the other man" in my marriage was never part of the plan. Then again, according to Nicolae Ursache, I am the other man, and human wedding vows don't apply. Not to werewolves. Nicolae is a smug, arrogant alpha male stereotype - and I do mean alpha in the literal sense - but when the same people who killed my wife kidnap my teenage daughter, he's my only chance at getting her back. The fact that Nicolae was my wife's rightful mate means that we share a mutual interest in bringing Ellie home.
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Take a deep breath
- By Annika on 10-23-18
By: Joel Abernathy
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The Vampire's Club: An M/M Vampire Romance (Book 1)
- By: X. Aratare
- Narrated by: Ethan Holtan
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
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What is that supposed to mean? Those are the words Lucas Daniels hears before stumbling through the brass doors of the elegant Club Dyavol, a club that seems to appear out of nowhere. The club is his last hope of getting a job to escape his predatory stepfather’s home. Who would dare enter a vampire’s sanctuary uninvited? Count Konstantin “The Wolf” Volk may be weakened by a curse, but he is still a primal predator. And when he sees a young man venture into his club, bypassing all of his magical and physical protections, more than just his curiosity is aroused.
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Another Scam
- By Bruce D. Parker on 07-21-19
By: X. Aratare
Now for the narration…what was with all the whispering that JS did? It was so overused that it was grating on my nerves. There were so many times I could not hear it and I had to back it up, and we all know how annoying that becomes! Please stop doing that it ruins the book!!!!! 😤
Loved love loved it!!!
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If you’re even kind of on the fence with this book do yourself a favor and pick it up. Well worth the read/listen. I’ll be going back to this one again and again.
Another stellar book by Tal Bauer
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Would recommend.
excellent
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Amazing!
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I've yet to find a story that Tal has created that didn't completely immerse me in the world he created and Never Stay Gone wasn't any different. West Texas is its own thing completely and he captured the brutality of the landscape as well as all the shady dealings that tend to happen out there. It was no surprise to me that I fell in love with both Dakota & Shane, their story was not easy it was tough fought and heartbreaking but entirely worth it.
"Jesus, they were like a desert thunderstorm, all wildfire and fury, the world splintering apart in a cataclysm before being reborn."
Deputy Shane Carson has spent 13 years missing the only man he has ever loved and even now he isn't able to let go of the time they spent together, however brief. From losing his football career before it even started, to being gay and letting down his dad things never seemed to work out for him but his time with Dakota is what keeps him going, the memories and the what ifs.
Finding six bodies in a single grave set the course for the events that lead Dakota back to Shane, but their reunion is nothing like he expected. Dakota acts like he couldn't be bothered by Shane in the least and he doesn't understand why. He couldn't have dreamed how good things were between them even if it was years ago. If he could just get Dakota to look at him, to see him then there might be a chance.
Dakota Jennings left Rustler 13 years ago with no intention of going back but when he is called in on a case that is close to his boss, he doesn't have a choice. It has been so long that Shane probably isn't even around anymore but much to Dakota's surprise Shane is the deputy keeping the bodies safe until CSI could show up. What is he even doing here? He is supposed to be married, with kids and living his dream, living a life that Dakota could have never given him. It has been years now, so it doesn't matter, Dakota's only job is to find the murderer and get the hell out of here before his heart gets shattered, for good this time.
As Shane & Dakota work to catch a killer the secrets of the past have a way of coming out and if they aren't careful those women won't be the only ones who end up dead.
Murder, secrets, and lost love are the binding agent for Tal Bauer's newest book that continuously blew all my expectations away. From all the characters that he has created Dakota & Shane somehow became my favorite and I am still not sure how. It could be the heartbreak of young love, the depths of their feelings after all these years or the fact that they had to fight not only for their love but to catch a killer that combined to make the perfect story. It could also be that I will forever swoon over two cowboys kissing in Stetsons.
Then the narration!! At this point I can't imagine anyone else narrating a Tal book but him. The way he can put so many emotions behind his voices while also being able to be differentiate between the characters is outstanding.
To say that I loved this book would do it an injustice because it was just incredible!! Eagerly awaiting book two in the Big Bend Texas Rangers series and hoping that we see a glimpse of Shane & Dakota!!
*If you made it this far, sorry for the lengthiness of this review. *
COWBOY TAKE ME AWAY!!!
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heart in mouth
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I Liked It
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Dakota + Shane forever
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More please
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Narration was very good.
So good
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