The Narrator….holy….

I loved this book. It was crazy, intense, mythical, dark, and devastating. The narrators both did amazing jobs bringing the characters to life. And holy shit, the male narrator…. I wouldn’t hate for him to read me bedtime stories for the rest of my life.

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Heart-pounding and Steamy Romance!

What a thrilling, emotional, and seductive love story! I was completely captivated by this magical story and couldn't stop listening to the wonderful narration by Elizabeth Klett, and Eric Nolan. Their accents were incredible! But their characters were so much more than their accents. They made each character recognizable with every nuance of inflection and cadence. They are a perfect team, allowing me to be totally immersed in this world.
Darby first meets Kellan when she visits her mother's childhood home in Ireland when she is a child. Darby is fascinated with the magical fairytales her grandfather weaves and brings that enthusiasm with her to play with Kellan. Kellan is living a nightmare and loves this little girl who brings light into his world. They trust each other and through the years form an unbreakable bond. Kellan waits all year for Darby to come from America, until she doesn't. Darby and Kellan are heartbroken without the other half of their soul. When they finally find their way back to each other, they must fight the devil to never lose each other again! This is a heartbreakingly beautiful romance between two damaged but not broken soul mates. I loved both Darby and Kellan. They seemed opposites at first glance but were so much more complex. They were both fighters, dealing with their heartbreaking past from opposite directions. They tempered each other and made each other stronger. I loved how this story unfolded with each heartbreak, each sweet moment and each plot twist. It was the perfect blend of suspense, mystery, laughter, and romance.

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The male narrator is 🔥🔥

This is apparently his first audiobook, but something tells me he’s going to become a superstar in the audiobook world right quick. His performance alone is worth the credit, but I have to warn you, the female narrator and the story itself are not.

I’ve never listened to an audiobook where the narrators were so mismatched. His voice was like silk and he acted out his chapters, while she just read the story and her voice is shrill, nasally and obnoxious. It was painful to switch from his chapters to hers so I eventually just downloaded the book and read Darby’s chapters. Why she was selected to narrate this, I’ll never know. Anyone with ears can immediately tell that she was not the right choice.

As for the story, the first 50% is easily a 5 star book. The second half is riddled with implausible scenarios that defy logic, reality, and science, and is so drawn out for no other reason than the author wanting to write a mafia romance but having no idea how to do so. It’s such a shame because if she had just kept going in the direction the first half was headed, this book would have been a masterpiece.

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I need him to read ALL THE BOOKS!!

This story definitely has very sensitive subject matter(sa) so keep that in mind before starting! I appreciate that they used a male & a female narrator to read each respective chapter. I do however wish that Eric Nolan would narrate an entire book! His voice is like sultry satin! It just envelopes you in warmth & puts you in a trance. I found the female voice grating by the end of the book. I would listen again.

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3.5 Stars

This is another case of wishing that Audible/Amazon would get on it with the half stars, because this book absolutely is better than 3. I just can't make myself give it 4 as there was something about it that just didn't connect with me. The writing was good, and subject matter was deep and seemed very well researched. I loved the little bit of magic spotted throughout, and the suspense kept me on edge. I listened to the audiobook, and it was well done as well. I just never felt like I was invested in the characters as individuals, which made it hard to connect with them as a couple. But it was a very beautiful story, and I'm glad that I read (listened to) it.

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One Day Read, Magical story, Heartfelt love story

This was my first BB Easton read. The narration is fantastic. I will be recommending this to my friends. The storyline had a sweet sentiment that I really enjoyed. I've been to Ireland a few times and the book brings out all my favorite aspects of the island. I especially liked that the female character wasn't a patgetic damsel. Perfect plane read if you are headed there for a trip or a lazy Sunday daydream read.

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Great book!

Beautiful story of love and sorrow, with heart pumping action, with a twist of fairy fate! Loved it!

different

way more interesting knowing that some parts are based on true happenings. how horrible.

This book has everything!

Action. Romance. Spice. Tragedy. Triumph! And a phenomenal ending. Great writing great narration and just an all around fantastic listen. Just make sure to check on your triggers before embarking on this devilishly delicious tale.

Trauma born love

BB Easton perfectly captures the devastation done to two innocent people. Darby and Kellan meet as kids and they are bound together through an innocent child friendship. The characters were well thought out and endearing, especially with the trauma they endured. The male voice actor, Eric Nolan, embodies Kellan and we are all better for it. Seriously sexiest voice ever! Even though the subject matter was difficult, it was grounded in a truth that any of us who have suffered abuse/trauma, can relate to. Easton’s writing was fluid, thoughtful and visually impactful. I enjoyed the story very much.