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  • Passion Marks

  • By: Lee Hayes
  • Narrated by: Vance Goodwin
  • Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (49 ratings)

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Passion Marks

By: Lee Hayes
Narrated by: Vance Goodwin
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A gifted young writer makes his literary debut in this haunting and powerful novel about a gay black man grappling with his sins from the past - and with the dream lover who turns out to be the lover from hell.

Victims of domestic abuse know that the violence they suffer at the hands of loved ones is not limited by gender, culture, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Now, first-time author Lee Hayes takes this hot-button issue to gripping new levels in a novel that transcends all barriers of sex, class, and race.

"From the outside it looked like the perfect world; exclusive neighborhood, fancy cars, and wealth. If only they knew..."

Everything that looks good isn't good for you. From the outside, Kevin Davis' world leaves nothing to be desired. It is a life of luxury, comfort, and money, but never judge a book by its cover. His pretend world hides the verbal, physical, and sexual abuse he endures at the hands of his perfect man. Passion Marks finds Kevin entangled in a dark web of love, violence, depravity, and torment at the hands of his lover, James Lancaster, the ambitious CEO of a rising Houston software firm. In order to free himself from the cycle of violence, Kevin must overcome his personal demons. In this psychological battle of wills, who will be the ultimate victor?

Building to an unforgettable climax, and peopled by a cast of richly drawn characters - including Kevin's best girlfriend, Danea, and the mercilessly driven James - this is a powerhouse story of tough love from a supremely talented new author.

©2007 Lee Hayes (P)2019 Recorded Books
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  • Categories: LGBTQ+
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THIS

Listen… I don’t even leave reviews but this story…. It took me by surprise. The first chapter. I was like my gawd… but I kept listening. I was at work and ended up getting confused so I started over and really listened. I was hooked up until the last seconds. It’s definitely worthy of listen.

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Amazing

This story was amazing, didn’t really like the ending but over all amazing. Great job.. it needs a second book, with less action more romance..

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Excellent Book!

This book was so good full of suspense ,action,joy,pain, and heartache. Love it! Awesome!

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just as good as I remember.

I read this book when it first came out and loved it. I'm not a book reader so I knew I was never going to read it again. I'm so glad it is on audio. After listening to it my mind on the book as not changed. I'm hoping that the sequel will be on audio soon.

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Just wow!

The very first chapter is a intense hook and had me glued. I would understand how this book isn't for everyone, but for the POC in the LGBTQ+ community this mirrors their life to a T. Thank you Lee for being fearless in this piece because I know it took guts to tell this story.

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Passion marks

As a game, who is a huge fan of drama, thriller, and suspense movies. I am beyond happy with this book. I really want the author as well as the narrator to please do more of these type of audiobooks. I am so off that this was the only one like this.😩 I NEED MORE!!!!!

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a fantastic read

The narrator read with impeccable skill. His voice could transfix this audible until a visual fantasy for me. It became a movie. ,❤️💯

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The Reality that was entirely too close to home

After several attempts, I finally was able to complete this book. It mirrored too closely, my experience, not only with Black gay love, but also domestic violence. If Lee was to read this, I can only wish to thank him. Even though for me, this was a long time coming it was a healing that I didn’t know that I needed. I would also like to think the actor who read the performance. It was truly right on time.

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Okay story…

This was an okay story, but I thought that it was a bit too “PG 13” for me! I also didn’t care for the narrators voice… overall though it brought some light to the fact that domestic violence comes in all forms, and facets! I’m happy that this author did show that.

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