Aftermath

Vino & Veritas Series

De: L.A. Witt

Narrado por: Greg Boudreaux, John Solo

Brent Weyland was the life of the party until an injury ended his hockey career. Now he's retreated alone to a lakefront house, trying to make sense of a life and body that doesn't feel like his anymore.

Jon Norquist was happily married right up until he wasn't. Now a single father in his 40s, he's trying to figure out what comes next. In the meantime, he pours his heartache and regret into the lyrics he sings for the wine bar crowd a couple of nights a week.

When a friend coaxes Brent out for a night of wine and music, he puts Brent and Jon on a collision course. Their chemistry is instantaneous. Jon gives Brent's battered body a much-needed remedial lesson in pleasure. And Brent gives Jon a reason to smile again.

Multiple reasons, actually. Neither man wants anything serious, but love has a habit of showing up whether it's welcome or not. No matter how hard they try, the two can't help having feelings for each other, even as life continues to throw them curveballs.

But they've both got baggage to unpack and hurt to move past, and if they can't leave their pasts in the past, they might just miss out on an amazing future.

Contains mature themes.

©2020 L. A. Witt (P)2021 Tantor

Tears guaranteed

I cried so much, the voice actors did a too good of a job, tough subjects especially if one can project, but a well deserved happy ending ❤️

Melancholy

Very real life and melancholy through the entire book. I almost stopped listening a few times but got through it. Sweet characters but a bit too depressing for me.

Unique and sweet

I liked how unique this story was, and it was more sexy than those where everything is a typical trope. It got a little bit repetitive toward the end about rehashing insecurities, but definitely an enjoyable read.

A little too drawn-out but very good 

The “we’re just friends with benefits” conceit was a bit too to drawn-out for my taste – I was like “come on, guys! Admit you love each other, already!” Nevertheless, I loved the storyline about the one character’s divorce and the other character’s injuries and how they were both recovering from them and finding it easier to recover with each other. 

. Moving and heartwarming

Excellent character development. I felt for both men as they found their way to better lives

Enjoyable

I loved the story line and the characters and a double bonus two of my favorite narrators. Will say even though I enjoyed the story it was still a little sad in parts.

lovely

loved this story! can't go wrong with Greg Boudreaux but I have some problems with John Solo

Not the same old same old - and I freakin' love it

L.A. Witt is an author with depth and intention. I went into this book after listening to two other books in the series- with expectations of similarity. I should have realized my error. The characters are both living in the aftermath of something devastating to their lives. And for Brent there is an aspect that I've never seen covered in m/m romance and I am HERE FOR IT. I wont get into it and spoil the book but I will say that Lori , as always .. doesn't disappoint . Be aware this is not a fabulous light hearted romp though the sex life of two people - but I cannot recommend it enough! Its amazing !

welll..... there's one thing that I didn't love. The narrator for Jon was way too breathy and "sighy" and frankly I felt like he made the character sound whiny .. about 50% in I downloaded the book on KU and read his chapters .

So good and so real!

One of the best romance novels I've read in a long time, and I read a lot of them. The characters are real, human and heartbreakingly relatable. They are dealing with life-altering changes and insecurities, none of which have magical solutions. Even the ex-wife is a three-dimensional human being. The narration is superb too. The hotel scene was a little high anxiety, but so worth getting to the other side.

One of my all time faves

I think this is my fifth time listening. I have a list of peak mm romance audiobook performances, and this is number two. The casting is perfect, and Greg and John are so great together.

The subject matter is exactly what I like about mm romance - men being emotionally vulnerable. And the addition of chronic pain and ED in a compassionate and sexy framing makes the story perfect.

This is peak MM audio fiction in every respect.