Stranded

De: Andrew Grey

Narrado por: Max Lehnen

Kendall Monroe is handcuffed to a car in the desert.

Is this life imitating art or art imitating life? The only thing he’s sure of is that the situation he finds himself in is a copy of a scene he filmed earlier, only this time, there is no director yelling “cut” and no crew to rescue him. Terrified for his life, Kendall takes comfort remembering happier times with his longtime lover, Johnny. He hasn’t seen Johnny in weeks since Johnny stayed behind to finish his latest best-selling novel.

As he attempts to survive scorching-hot days and freezing nights, Kendall tries to figure out who did this to him. Could it be Johnny, or the research assistant he suspects Johnny is having an affair with? Both options fill him with bitterness. Or is it a more likely suspect? Kendall has a stalker who sends him flowers and always seems to know where he is. But what does this stranger have to gain by leaving Kendall stranded in the middle of nowhere?

©2013 Andrew Grey (P)2013 Dreamspinner Press

Very nice

I really liked this story. The way the author kept going back showing little snippets of how Kendall and Johnny first met and the progression of their relationship was nicely done. I wasn't sure where it was going, but with the mystery of who had left Kendall in the desert, it really kept my attention. The narration was well done.

It was ok

I like Andrew Grey and most of his books. This narrator is my least favorite. He sounds more like a children's book reader. His voice is too old for the characters. And listening to an older man reading sex scenes like a children's book just doesn't do it for me. I like the story but I think for me it would have been much better with a different narrator.

Just Talk Already

I really get frustrated at both main characters and how they could be so insecure after so much time together. I did love the mystery and the drama. The outcome story was worth a bit of the frustration.

Andrew Grey never disappoints!!!

Once you get started, you won't put it down! Grey always gives a stellar storyline with lovable characters!

A good listen, but could be better.

I enjoy Andrew Grey's writing and have listened to many of his books. This one seemed to oversimplify the story to cram it in to a shorter book. Not enough detail was given, and you find yourself thinking "No one would actually do that." The book needs to be rewritten and made about 50 pages longer to add more detail and explain away bad parts in the plot.

That being said, the story was somewhat enjoyable, the narration was good and the story, while flawed, was passably entertaining.

Suspense and Second Chances

This wasn’t my favorite Andrew Grey book, but it was still enjoyable. Kendall is an actor in an established relationship with Johnny, his long-time boyfriend. Kendall and Johnny’s relationship is in crisis, which is exacerbated by Kendall flying to Los Angeles to film a movie. Johnny refuses to go to LA with Kendall, and stays in NY. The physical distance between Kendall and Johnny only emphasizes the emotional distance between the two of them. Everything changes when an obsessive stalker targets Kendall, and suddenly Johnny and Kendall have to confront what is really important in their lives.

Overall Rating: 3 Stars. I enjoyed the suspenseful plot, and the second chance magic that a near death experience brought to Kendall and Johnny’s relationship. Some of the plot was a little cheesy, and the characters were a little flat at times. The writing was good, but it wasn’t Andrew Grey’s best work. I would still recommend it as a fun and fast read for anyone who wants something a little different then the typical romance read.

Narration: I enjoyed the narration and liked how it added to the story.