ctsquirrel's review against another edition
3.0
Artie was a tad naive and TSTL. August was alright though. I'm reviewing this almost two weeks after I read it and honestly that's about all I remember. Oops.
aligroen's review against another edition
4.0
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Audiobook Review:
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
I really enjoyed this story. Artie is so adorably sweet and innocent but not at the same time, he just trusts easily and trying to make it on his own. Artie is just what he has always wanted in a man but tries hard to keep some distance between them, at least at first.
These two were perfect for each other, down to the dream of dancing the night away with the right person. I loved how they were both romantics at heart though August doesn’t outwardly show it as much but no matter how different they are in the end they want the same thing. Part of Artie’s innocence is he can’t stand the thought of seeing anyone hurt and I could see how much he hurt himself when trying to keep August and his family safe. August has a very determined personality and he uses it to help protect and guide Artie in just the way he needs.
Kenneth Obi did a great job narrating this story. The voices he used for each character were perfect and helped me to connect with their personalities and emotions. The different voices also helped with keeping track of the story.
Cover art by Bree Archer is perfect and I liked having a visual of August.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
I really enjoyed this story. Artie is so adorably sweet and innocent but not at the same time, he just trusts easily and trying to make it on his own. Artie is just what he has always wanted in a man but tries hard to keep some distance between them, at least at first.
These two were perfect for each other, down to the dream of dancing the night away with the right person. I loved how they were both romantics at heart though August doesn’t outwardly show it as much but no matter how different they are in the end they want the same thing. Part of Artie’s innocence is he can’t stand the thought of seeing anyone hurt and I could see how much he hurt himself when trying to keep August and his family safe. August has a very determined personality and he uses it to help protect and guide Artie in just the way he needs.
Kenneth Obi did a great job narrating this story. The voices he used for each character were perfect and helped me to connect with their personalities and emotions. The different voices also helped with keeping track of the story.
Cover art by Bree Archer is perfect and I liked having a visual of August.
suze_1624's review against another edition
3.0
This is part of the Dreamspun Desires collection and this does fit the brief very well and I did have to read with this in mind.
Despite Artie showing as very naive and young, despite his protestations, I did enjoy the first part of this.
I was glad
It was after the ranch that I felt he really became too childlike almost for me.
The danger did ramp up again towards the end.
Despite Artie showing as very naive and young, despite his protestations, I did enjoy the first part of this.
I was glad
Spoiler
he told everyone about the first threats and whilst running the second time, he did tell the ranch people quickly tooIt was after the ranch that I felt he really became too childlike almost for me.
The danger did ramp up again towards the end.
yukiojax's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
the_novel_approach's review against another edition
3.0
Arthur “Artie” Bailey is shy, sweet, caring, fun and a little naive. He has enjoyed himself on an evening out with his friend Ross, but when the evening comes to an end, he has no option but to go home to a not so great environment. And before he knows it, he’s been lured into eating his favorite sweet, a brownie filled with marijuana, by his sleazy roommate, Willie. Now, Artie finds himself being awakened from a sound sleep, and arrested.
August Sterling is manly, patient, and lives the life of a bachelor with his furry companion, Max. He has his own private bail bonds business, and happens to get Artie’s case—luckily for Artie, Ross has co-signed for the bond. So, still having aftereffects from the brownie, August takes Artie to his home. After all, Artie is worth a twenty-five-thousand-dollar bond, and August can’t afford to take a hit like the if anything happens to Artie.
Artie and August eventually form a connection, in family, movies, music and a pink car. Even with August willing to protect Artie, and prove his innocence, Artie has his doubts about trusting anyone. Now Artie is in fear for his life, his family, and August when he’s threatened by Willie, his associate, and even the mob. Artie goes on the run, and even though it disappoints August, he doesn’t give up and tracks Artie down. But August and Artie still have lots of danger to face.
I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. Both Artie and August are sort of old souls, heroes in their own right, who love the old movies with romance, music, and dancing. Artie was especially fun, never knowing what he would say, and trouble just seemed to follow him. The plot moves along at a good pace, and does have its suspenseful moments along with family warmth, humor and a sweet romance. I also grew up watching and listening to the old classics mentioned, much the same way, and it brought back memories which really made this an enjoyable read for me.
Reviewed by Maryann for The Novel Approach
August Sterling is manly, patient, and lives the life of a bachelor with his furry companion, Max. He has his own private bail bonds business, and happens to get Artie’s case—luckily for Artie, Ross has co-signed for the bond. So, still having aftereffects from the brownie, August takes Artie to his home. After all, Artie is worth a twenty-five-thousand-dollar bond, and August can’t afford to take a hit like the if anything happens to Artie.
Artie and August eventually form a connection, in family, movies, music and a pink car. Even with August willing to protect Artie, and prove his innocence, Artie has his doubts about trusting anyone. Now Artie is in fear for his life, his family, and August when he’s threatened by Willie, his associate, and even the mob. Artie goes on the run, and even though it disappoints August, he doesn’t give up and tracks Artie down. But August and Artie still have lots of danger to face.
I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. Both Artie and August are sort of old souls, heroes in their own right, who love the old movies with romance, music, and dancing. Artie was especially fun, never knowing what he would say, and trouble just seemed to follow him. The plot moves along at a good pace, and does have its suspenseful moments along with family warmth, humor and a sweet romance. I also grew up watching and listening to the old classics mentioned, much the same way, and it brought back memories which really made this an enjoyable read for me.
Reviewed by Maryann for The Novel Approach
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