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Storm Clouds and Devastation

Hidden Affairs, Book 2

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Storm Clouds and Devastation

By: Ashley James
Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Liam DiCosimo
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Jules van der Meer... He's somebody I shouldn't want, someone I can't have.

The forbidden fruit. The desire not to be indulged in. He's wealthy, successful, important... everything I'm not.

I'm half his age. Immature and desperate.

It's what they all say—the men in the night with the fancy clothes and the shiny cars, with enough money to make me do whatever they please.

But him... well, he looks at me like I'm the answer to his prayers, a diamond in the rough. He doesn't realize how wrong he is, though.

I'm poison—putrid and vile. I'll seep into his pores, wrap around his bones, and destroy whatever light he has left until he's just like me...

Nothing but storm clouds and devastation.

Storm Clouds and Devastation is book two in the Hidden Affairs standalone MM series. This book features a significant age gap and touches on heavy issues such as mental illness.

©2023 Ashley James (P)2023 Podium Audio Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Heartfelt
Emotional Storytelling • Satisfying Ending • Outstanding Narration • Authentic Struggles • Beautiful Love Story
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This is an incredibly sensitive story with a well crafted HEA. Readers should be aware that this book deals with some very triggering topics. Disordered eating, binging and purging, childhood sexual abuse, adult sex work, depression, suicidal ideation, and multiple suicide attempts are described in the text. There is also minor drug use depicted. The author is skilled in her ability to integrate the trauma of childhood abuse into the character arc without making it seem forced or overly dramatic. Even so, for readers who have enjoyed other books by this author, this book is pretty intense by comparison.

I would caution readers who have struggled with depression and suicidal ideation to proceed with the knowledge that this book has very realistic internal dialogue from a character struggling with untreated depression.

Incredible story but needs TWs

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Teddy & Liam brought two of my favorites to life, and it was absolutely perfect. I loved reading this book, and I am so glad it was brought to audio and I was able to experience their story in a new way.

Baby Bo & Jules ❤️❤️❤️

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This is one of my favorite books and hearing the audio book really brought it to live.

One of the best

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I wasn't prepared for all the trauma Bodie experienced in his past as well as throughout the book. I also thought Teddy's voice would've been better for Jules and Liam for Bodie. Book was good, but sooooo heartbreaking.

So much TRAUMA!

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Wow!!! so emotional. this was so freaking emotional and deep. Ashley James, this is some outstanding writing. HEA, it has an ending this poor abused man deserves. Narration was absolutely Perfect. trigger warnings for eating disorder, sexual abuse and suicide. I never paused this story, it kept me up all night listening.

Holy Emotional!!!

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Excellent narration.
I loved this one even more than the first book! Difficult to listen to some of the story, as I know the feelings he had. Very well written.
Loved the whole book really.

Difficult but beautiful love story

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This. Is. Heavy. Proceed with caution with this one. So heart wrenching, I choked up too many times, it was so sad and infuriating at times, I kept reading because I needed the happy ending, it healed my heart.

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This is a very special book and talks about topics that need to be said out loud more often. Just because you’ve never experienced similar situations or you feel uncomfortable talking about sensitive topics like these doesn’t make this book bad.

Heartbreaking and beautiful! Amazing Narration by Teddy and Liam!

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It’s been a while since I have come out of book this shaken up. Bohdi went through so much. More than one person should have to go through. It tore me apart. I just wanted to hug him so badly. Thank goodness Jules became part of Bohdi’s world again. I really feel like I can’t say much as it will give away too much. This is an emotional and heavy read but oh so good. This book touched me in more ways than I can even explain. Teddy Hamilton & Liam DiCosimo did a stunning job narrating!

Bohdi & Jules

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Great narration by both narrators, Teddy Hamilton is always amazing. A very emotional storyline with a much needed hea. Definitely worth the listen.

deep

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Wow! This book left me speechless at times. The trauma in this one is devastating. There were times I wondered if Bobhi was going to make it. So glad his brother got what he deserved. Bodhi’s mother though…. I really don’t like or understand her. Honestly, she can go rot in hell. How can you sit by and allow such things to happen to your child. Her mistakes were not his fault. Excellent representation of mental illness, eating disorder and suicidal ideations. I’m glad that Jules and his son worked on their relationship and Bodhi and Ryan came to an understanding. I’ve read some reviews where people were mad at Ryan for how he reacted and treated Bodhi, however they were both kids and I can understand where they were both coming from. Bodhi and Jules will stay with me for a long time.

Bodhi and Jules

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