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Starting from Here

Starting From, Book 3

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Starting from Here

By: Lane Hayes
Narrated by: Michael Dean
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Two bands, one goal, and a second chance....

Declan:

Everything is finally going well. I have a new band, a new label, and a debut album coming out. And then my drummer breaks his wrists. Just my luck. I need a quick replacement to record one more song, but my options are limited, and of course, the obvious candidate hates my guts. Okay, so I may have given him a few reasons over the years, but isn’t there an expiration date on holding a grudge?

Tegan:

I don’t trust Declan McNamara. Sure, he’s talented, smart, and has more sex appeal than any one person should be allowed. And yeah, he may be a rock star in the making, but beware - he’s trouble. However, our new record label’s survival may depend on a truce and extreme measures...of the fake boyfriend variety. If it’s our best shot at the big time, I’m willing to set the past aside and start over...here and now.

Starting from Here is a M/M bisexual romance rock and roll style...rival bands, fake boyfriends, and a second chance at a new love story. Each book in the Starting From series can be listened to as a stand-alone.

©2020 Lane Hayes (P)2020 Lane Hayes Romance

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The story was good and the sex was hot. I wish that Lane Hayes would add in some voyeur scenarios and solo sex experiences.

Very good story

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after my third time reading and first listening i can safely say this is truly a glorious book. the ending is exceptional like the feels will consume you. just so good.

so so good

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This friends to enemies to friends to lovers story is interesting. We see the fake boyfriend thing become something much more. As a musician, I appreciated the trials of concert tours and the drive to be the best. Lane Hayes carries the story through and does it well, and Michael Dean remains one of my favorite narrators.

Friends to enemies to friends

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Again Lane always finds a way to make me cry with her beautiful words. I loved this so much. Michael did an amazing job as always. I can't wait to see what happens next!

Declan and Tegan

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5 Stars!

First of all, OMFG, how hot is the cover for this book? Damn! I think it's my favorite of all of Lane's covers so far and she has some very hot ones. *fans self* 

Second, confession time, I haven't read/listened to the first two books in the series. I know, I know, bad Mari, and really, I was more than a bit confused until my friend Amy gave me the cliff notes version. So, don't be like me, and if you haven't read the first two books, go and do it before reading this one. You can thank me later. 

I really liked Declan right from the start. He seemed like such a fun, easygoing guy, but he had unexpected layers. Not only was he working hard to make it in the music business knowing he was down to his last chance with his new band, but he has been dealing with depression since his teen years and a not-so-great mother who didn't fully accept his bisexuality. Tegan was a bit harder for me to like. I don't know, perhaps it was my confusion over what had happened between them and the animosity he held against Declan. I will say this, though, my Kindle nearly burst in flames any time these two interacted, be it in anger, while faking being together (yeah, right, LOL) or later when they'd reconnected, their chemistry was nothing short of explosive. 

I loved the progression from enemies to lovers and being privy to how they met back when they were 4 years old and seeing Declan be so nice to Tegan's mom warmed my heart, as much as it did Tegan's. I think that was a big turning point for them. 

Michael Dean did a fantastic job as he always does. The voices, the characterization, and the way he consistently delivers a top-notch performance without going overboard just makes him one of my favorite narrators. 

All in all, definitely an audiobook you don't want to miss out on. Just read or better yet, listen to the first two books first and since book 4 is coming out in just under 2 weeks, this is the perfect time to catch up!

Sooo good!

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This was a sweet, hot, enemies to lovers, second chance romance.
Declan and Tegan gave me all the feels and I absolutely loved them.
This was my favorite in the series by far.
Michael Dean delivered an impeccable audio delivery. His narration was apt for the characters voices and I absolutely enjoyed listening to this.

A hot, second chance enemies to lovers!

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As usual, I really enjoy the way Lane Hayes constructs characters. I want to get to know all of them better. I also appreciate the way Hayes takes the time to show multiple sides to a story. Simple situations can become complicated dramas when diverse personalities clash.

The narration was also enjoyable, and the narrator did a good job of constructing different voices for each character.

Good story. Good narration.

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Having listened to the first two audiobooks in the Starting From series, I more than appreciate the fact that Michael Dean has been able to add even the most subtle of nuances to make each of the voices of this cast of characters distinct, which I'm pretty sure is no easy task. He truly did bring both Declan and Tegan to life, and did a marvelous job narrating another wonderfully penned story from Lane Hayes. While not overly angsty, there was just enough angst to make me a happy, angst-addicted camper, and I liked the lightheartedness here. This wasn't a romantic comedy by any means, but Hayes always injects wit and bites of humor in her stories, the kind that entices a smile from her readers. Declan and Tegan's story had the sort of push and pull that leads to that delicious sense of anticipation I crave and look for in the enemies-to-lovers trope. The Starting From series has been a consistent source of aural delight, and I can't wait to see what Hayes and, presumably, Dean have after Starting from Here, which snags five-plus stars.

5+-starred enemies-to-lovers audiobook!

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Every stage of Declan and Tegan's relationship were proof these two had it bad for each other. As childhood friends they were together like glue. During their fallout, I hate you relationship, the reader knew it wasn't true. Then came we must fake it until we make it moment, these two were burning the pages with their desire for each other. And there wasn't anything fake about it. I'll tell you, this story ROCKS! Also, as always Mr. Dean rocked right along with Ms. Hayes creative story. I applaud them both. I highly recommend! Enjoy.

🎸Lets Rock!

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Michael Dean has been doing a fantastic job with the books in this series. I love the voice he does for Charlie (not one of the MCs but he's a significant secondary character). He actually does fantastic voices for all of the characters and he makes it easy to know which character is speaking. There's a reason that he's on my list of favorite audiobook performers. 😊

I've loved all of the books in the Starting From series and Starting from Here is no exception. It's a great friends-to-enemies-to-lovers tale set the world of two emerging rock bands going on their first tour together.

Declan and Tegan lived next door to each other when they were young but then Declan moved away and they drifted apart. Years later something happened and they became enemies who couldn't seem to forget the incident that caused them to hate each other. Now they are in different rock bands recording for the same label and will be touring together. Their manager wants to spin a fake boyfriend scenario to keep the public interested in following the bands on social media.

Wow, this is a story that has more than a few complicated situations going on. Tegan has a family situation he's dealing with that's keeping him stressed. Declan doesn't want to screw up what he thinks is his last chance at making it big. Music is his life and feeds his soul but Tegan soon comes to mean just as much to him.

Starting from Here can definitely be read as a standalone story but the whole series is fantastic and I highly recommend the other books. I'm sure you won't feel lost if you don't read them but I also think you'll appreciate the series more if you read them in order.

I enjoyed visiting with the characters from previous books but I really fell in love with Declan and Tegan. This isn't an overly angsty story but they must navigate some bumps in the road before they get to their HEA.

A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.

***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com***

A great addition to this series!

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