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Captivating

By: Onley James
Narrated by: Liam DiCosimo
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Jayne Shepherd has spent his life blending in. He smiles. He laughs. He’s likeable. He’s also a sociopath. His emotions are limited. Love, fear, and desire don’t exist in his world. Until he meets Elijah.

Elijah Dunne had everything. Third generation Hollywood royalty. Child star. Untouchable. Until one man ruined it all. Elijah fled LA to try to forget, but now, he’s back on top and back on a monster’s radar. Elijah doesn’t think he’ll ever feel safe. Until he meets Shepherd.

Elijah and Shep only have one thing in common. They both wear masks. Shep makes Elijah feel protected. Seen. Elijah makes Shep just feel. Now that he’s had a taste, he’s not about to let him go. Everybody warns that what they have isn’t real. Shep is obsessed with Elijah, not in love. But Elijah craves Shep’s obsession. He can’t imagine life without him.

In Hollywood, being a sociopath is more of a life skill than a diagnosis. Could Shep be the monster Elijah needs to finally slay his demons?

Captivating is the second book in the Elite Protection Services Series and contains age-gap, cum-play, voyeurism, and one very sexy interrogation scene with an HEA and no cliff-hangers.

Warning: This book contains talk of past child sexual abuse.

©2019 Onley James (P)2020 Onley James Romance
Unique Romance • Well-written Characters • Engaging Storyline • Low Angst Approach • Dark Elements
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So good. These bodyguard/client stories are outstanding. Each of these men are protective and slightly different. They love hard and protect with their lives. Great group of guys each finding their place in this world. Well worth the credit and your time to listen.

Even better than the first book

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This writer keeps beating on my head! Wow! After all these years away from the undergraduate and graduate psychology classes, I encounter a writer who makes effective use of the term 'sociopath'--writing about it in a way that would please and impress my Psychopathy instructor! The media normally paints a different picture of the sociopathic individual that conveys an inaccurate, incomplete picture. Onley James's writing shows us the more common face of the term in the form of Jayne Shepherd. That being a sociopath is more of a life skill than a diagnosis in Hollywood is one of the most remarkable observations ever made in fiction speaks to the writer's sharp mind and writing gift. The reader is warned about possible triggers concerning past child sexual trauma yet the information is presented in the book in a way that fosters trust between the main characters. Expect some very hot and spicy sex scenes in the book. I found them unexpectedly delightful! Hehe... Enjoy!

Onley James is quite something! Wow, just wow!

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I was anticopating this one to take a much darker turn seeing that one of the MC's is a sociopath no less.
However, I was pleasantly surprised by the sweetest in this story.

Shep is a sociopath. Plain and simple. He never knew he could feel emotions until he crosses paths with Elijah.
Everyone warns Elijah that Shep's feelings for him aren't real and are borderlands obsessive.

Will Elijah believe that Shep is capable of truly loving him? Does Shep's feelings towards Elijah spell love or obsession?

The writing was engaging and captivating and the characters were interesting.

Liam DiCosimo performed an exemplary audio delivery and narration.

A contemporary romance with light kink!

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Awn man! Now sociopaths! Onley has me becoming obsessed with psychos and sociopaths I guess 😂
I absolutely loved this story!
Elijah was so messed up and in truth needed someone exactly like Shepherd. His complete obsession and devotion to Eli’s happiness and well-being just made their coupling perfection.
Not only that but Shep is Mac’s brother!!! OMG IYKYK -after reading Necessary Evils-
In love. Now onto Calder’s book!

<I>He stared at the heart, reaching out to touch it timidly as if it might bite him. “You know we are unhinged right?”  Shep kissed him once more. “I wouldn’t have it any other way.” <I>

Yes yes yes

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Oh my. I absolutely love Shep and Eli!! They are amazing together. I love to see them really find themselves with each other and get to experience their obsession with each other and find passion and love. The story is deep and I always feel like Onley James makes you fall in love with her characters and also feel so much for their hurt and heartache. This story is great. I highly recommend it.

Yes! I love this one!

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Another great add to the series. I love everything about Jayne and Elijah and Liam DiCosimo is the prefect narration! I loved this and can't wait for the next; sexy and definitely captivating. These two personalities pop and I love this audio so much.

Loved it!

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Captivating (audiobook)
MMy Thoughts and Review

Shep, the bodyguard, and Elijah the actor, OR the Highlander and the Rabbit get off to a rough start. Shep is not the typical bodyguard, but an ex-military interrogator and High functioning sociopath. Elijah is a 22-year-old actor with secrets in his past that could threaten not only his future but that of others.

This book took me a while to get into and for me, it had to do with the awkwardness between the MCs. I struggled to feel their chemistry, or even find a tether, but it just did not seem to be there. Then, it dawned on me, Shep lacked some typical social cues, and Elijah struggled with letting his guard down around people because of his past. This was why the story wasn’t “clicking” in the way I am used to.

Once the two awkward Men found a way to relate to each other, this story took off, and Oh MMy Goddess! I could not get enough of Sam (Shep) and his Rabbit. Elijah stole my heart and I just wanted to wrap him in a great big squishy momma hug, but since he had his strong highlander I knew he was gonna be okay. So, bear with the quirkiness in the beginning and invest in these multi-faceted characters. You won’t regret it!

This story was more dramatic than book one, at least in my opinion. I loved that these guys got to learn things together in such a genuine and special way, even though there was a decent age gap. While both Shep and Elijah were grown men, in many ways, they were both innocents at heart and that made me love them and cheer for their HEA even more.
There were a few serious moments, and some may find the topics of vigilantism, child abuse, and pedophilia triggering so be aware of these.

The Story: 4.50🌟🌟🌟🌟. ✨
The Narration: 4.00🌟🌟🌟🌟
Overall: 4.25🌟🌟🌟🌟. ✨

I received a complimentary audio copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews to read and review.
🎄📚🎄

I loved the Highlander and his Rabbit!💕

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ARC provided by GRR in exchange for an honest review. This was such a great read/listen. I adored both Elijah (rabbit) and Shep (Sam). I felt so much for both the characters. I hated what had happened to Elijah but loved how Shep was able to provide a home and safe place for him. This was not your typical bodyguard/celebrity romance it had depth with the character building and the side characters were all interesting. Liam did a fantastic job on this narration. He is a new to me narrator and I just found someone else to look for! Definitely going to be reading the rest of this series and hopefully blowing through Onley’s backlist!!

MM bodyguard romance

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Oh wow, this is unlike something I’ve ever read before. A high-functioning sociopath and a wildly successful Hollywood actor. This is a lovely unlike anything else and boy did I enjoy this!

Shep is a high-functioning sociopath. And because of his parents’ meticulous care and guidance, he can function in society very well. However, being a sociopath, he just doesn’t feel and don’t know what emotions are. That is until he met Elijah. Elijah was child star and now as a young adult actor, he just won an Oscar. He was taken advantage of while being a child actor and his mother was absolute horrible too. When these two people met each other, it was sizzling and crackling and UST was over the roof. They are both imperfect people but they will together make one perfect couple.

Their love story is definitely not the same with other people. And the way the express their love to each other, let’s just say it’s quite unique. Anyhow, I’m glad how Shep started to feel because of Elijah and how Elijah was able to find solace in Shep’s arms. And omg, that ending, the sadist in me loved that. I’m glad I discovered this book because I believe this is one of the most unique love stories I’ve ever read. Well done!

4.5 You are the reason that I can feel stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫


Audio rating

Story - 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Narration - 4.25 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Performance - 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Overall - 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

You are the reason that I can feel

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Captivating is a perfect title for this audiobook. Both characters are a bit odd in the best way possible. Their chemistry and unbreakable bond make this book very unique. Liam did a great job bringing these characters alive!

Elijah has a very tragic past and Shep is his rock to get him through it.
We hear old favorites like Wyatt and Charlie which I loved!

I also found out revenge is best served cold and with diamonds. Who knew!

Loved this sexy and intense audio!
This series is amazing!

Definitely Captivating!

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