Appealed

By: Emma Chase

Narrated by: Deacon Lee

Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

The New York Times best-selling author of the Tangled books returns with the third romance in the Legal Briefs series, a collection of sexy novels about first crushes, second chances, and the final verdict of the heart.

When Brent Mason looks at Kennedy Randolph, he doesn't see the awkward, sweet girl who grew up next door. He sees a self-assured, stunning woman...who wants to crush the most intimate - and prized - parts of his anatomy beneath the heels of her Louboutins.

When Kennedy looks at Brent, all she sees is the selfish, Abercrombie & Fitch catalogue-worthy teenager who humiliated her in high school in order to join the popular crowd. A crowd that made those years a living hell for her.

But she's not a lovesick social outcast anymore - she's a Washington, DC, prosecutor with a long winning streak. Brent is the opposing attorney in her next case, and Kennedy thinks it's time to put him through a little hell of his own.

But things aren't exactly working out the way she planned. Brent has his sights set on Kennedy, and every fiery exchange only makes him want her more - and makes her wonder if he's as passionate in the bedroom as he is in the courtroom. In the end they may just find themselves in love...or in contempt of court.

©2016 Emma Chase (P)2016 Simon & Schuster

Fun, Flirty and FUNNY!!

This book is filled with great humor, tons of sexy moments. Emma Chase is truly a gifted story teller. You'll always want more!!

finally

great to finally get Brent's story. was really looking forward to it. great series and excellent characters.

Deacon Lee is NOT Alpha Male

Would you listen to Appealed again? Why?

I liked it better the 1st time I listened to it. However, the second time all I heard was the snarky tremble of Deacon Lee's voice. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Emma Chase. I have all her Audio books and have listened to them all several times. I like that this is 1st person in the males perspective - Has the usual dry humor with laugh out loud moments. The characters are well developed. There is some "trip down memory lane" moments but they are done in a way that doesn't leave the listener confused. No insta-love and this is a stand alone story. It's an Emma Chase story what's not to love... Except the narrator :(

If you’ve listened to books by Emma Chase before, how does this one compare?

Tangled is still my favorite. In this series probably Sustained. This is more a 2nd chance romance.

Would you be willing to try another one of Deacon Lee’s performances?

NO...just no. He has so many voices and his female voice is actually less distracting then his normal narrative voice when he's not in character. When he portrays other male characters it's less shaky.. But when he's narrating the H...his voice is just whiney

A Book with Sex Appeal!

This book was delightful. Funny, sexy, romantic and sweet. I do like stories that have a bit more naughty time but this book does such a great job of balancing naughty and sweet I didn't even really miss it. Strong female lead character and great narration. I'm a huge Sebastian York fan and have yet to find another male voice that I enjoy but Deacon comes pretty close. I was skeptical at first listen but fell further in like with his voice the more time went on. I'd give this book a listen if you are looking for something light and 'romantical' with just a hint of naughty!

Marianne

Emma Chase writes the most enjoyable stories. Her characters are so likable, smart, loving and funny. Deacon Lee narration brings them to life.
He is a very talented actor. Thanks again the story was so entertaining.

Perfect, rough voice for Brent!

While some argue that the narrator doesn't fit their image of Brent, he does. A man who at a young age lost a limb, was surrounded by servants and people who wanted him for his family or money, is a criminal defense attorney, AND chooses only superficial relationships... OF COURSE he was a rough and tougher voice. He doesn't work at being or sounding pretty. Excellent novel!

Entertaining & Non-violent

Emma Chase has a true gift for adding humor to her romantic romps; parts of Appealed made me laugh out loud.

I had some problems with the premise, which involved Brent and Kennedy being best friends from birth to high school, at which point there were numerous misunderstandings. While teens can be blinded by hormones and wild mood swings, I found it difficult to accept that they were suddenly ready to believe the absolute worse of each other.

Kennedy seemed to have a split personality; she was an adventurous child, a passive teen victim, and a bitter adult. Who was the real Kennedy? Why didn't she fight back against the high school bullies; if her life was a "living hell" than she didn't have anything to lose. While I appreciated that the problem of "bullying" was spotlighted in the plot, I was disappointed that no suggestions were given for dealing with bullies.

I absolutely loved that Brent was in therapy, making him more aware of his feelings and those of others. Brent was one of the most appealing male characters I have "read" lately, an engaging mix of swaggering male and playful child. However, it didn't make sense that he never attempted to contact Kennedy in the 14 years since high school; she was "the one" for him, yet Brent just waited around hoping to see her again. Facebook anyone?

The extended epilogue was the best part - wrapping up the lives of all the partners in very satisfying ways. Well Done!

I LOVE Deacon Lee

Sweet story about second chances. I absolutely love Deacon's voice and search out anything he narrates.

Brent and Kennedy

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Brent and Kennedy grew up within the privileged and exclusive community in the suburbs of Washington DC. Their parents were friends and their mothers were pretty much best buddies, joined at the hip. They are one another's best friends until those awkward teenage years hit. It is then that Kennedy overhears some of Brent's friends talking about her in an unflattering way. She sticks out high school and seemingly disappears.

Brent still seems wrapped up in the life of privilege as he has a butler - leaving me perplexed as the listener but also is the perfect straightman comedy character.

Brent sees Kennedy many years later (she is a federal prosecutor) and he is gob smacked! He always knew she was smart but now she is gorgeous.

They must face one another in the courtroom but will they be able to keep their relationship both professional and sizzling?

This is a fun, sweet and sexy third installment in the LEGAL BRIEFS series. Each (perhaps with the exception of SIDEBAR) can be read as a standalone, in my opinion. However if you have the opportunity to read each back to back you won't miss out on anything. In order: OVERRULED, SUSTAINED, APPEALED and 2.5 hour novella SIDEBAR. In order: OVERRULED, SUSTAINED, APPEALED and 2.5 hour novella SIDEBAR

There are two very different opinions regarding the male narrators. I found each of them; Jason Carpenter, Sebastian York x2 and Deacon Lee all very solid, believable performers. If I have to choose a favorite I would choose Sebastian York.

Overall five stars


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She’s done it again!

Total home run from Emma Chase. So sad this was the end of the series because I enjoyed every minute of every book. I laughed out loud and fell in love so many times during this series. All these characters stole my heart.