Elements of Retrofit

Thomas Elkin Series, Book 1

By: N.R. Walker

Narrated by: Nick J. Russo

Generation versus generation, traditional versus contemporary, these men are about to learn a lesson in architecture and love. Can they prove that the old and new can be the perfect design?

A successful New York architect, Thomas Elkin almost has it all. Coming out as gay and ending his marriage before his 40th birthday, he needed to start living his life. Now, four years later, with his relationship with his son back on track, and after a few short-lived romances, this esteemed traditional draftsman thinks he knows everything about architecture, about life.

Cooper Jones, 22 years old, is about to take the architect world by storm. Talented, professional, driven and completely infuriating, Cooper is the definition of Generation Y.

Starting an internship working with Thomas, Cooper is about to knock Tom's world off its axis. Tom can teach Cooper about the architecture industry, but Cooper is about to teach Tom what it means to live.

©2017 NR Walker (P)2019 NR Walker

Even better on Audio!

I loved this book when I first read it, and listening to Nick Russo narrate it made it even better, which I didn't think was possible. His narration brought Tom and Cooper to life. Cooper is one of my favorite book boyfriends. His confidence and suridy at only 22 years old shone through and watching him school Tom on how to be in a real and honest relationship was a joy to listen to! On to book 2!

Reminds you what perfect audio book is

I loved every bit of this audio: plot, characters, sassy 22 yr old, dialog, great narration. Everything NR walker delivers with consistency. Nick J Russo is great. Highly recommended

fun and beautiful story

Listened to it non stop. Loved it and can't wait for book 2. Great performance too.

Fun read

Always enjoy this author, the story is straightforward but interesting. It is set in New York.

Tom & Cooper, a delight

These two sizzle - from the beginning - and have the usual age difference angst - with a twist - Tom has a son the same age as Cooper. That said, you can see from the beginning Cooper is an old soul. Love NR Walker, nothing can top her Red Dirt Heart Series - still my favorite MM series - but Cooper and Tom in these three books are a close second - do not miss these, I own almost all NR's books in e-book and audible - and find her narrators, Joel Leslie and Nick J. Russo to be excellent! Don't hesitate - Jump!!!

I love this series so much!

I was hesitant when I read the description of the first book. Architecture. Younger - older. It just wasn’t sounding very exciting. But I have been thoroughly enjoying N. R. Walkers other books so I decided to try it.

From the first chapter I was hooked. These characters are so adorable I can hardly stand it. I just adore Cooper and Tom. The story line isn’t quite as unique or exciting as some others, but these characters! I just cannot get enough of them and I have listened to the whole series three times now. The pace is good, the character interaction is good and the story is both fun and believable. I spend so much time smiling while listening through headphones that people think I am very strange.

The only problem is that I want more.

Wonderful story performed by a wonderful narrator

I wish Tom's story was told all in one or this was a box set. but I can admit as short as book 1 is, it felt like a complete story on it's own. I love Nick's performances so it was the cherry on top of the cake. I can tell this is something I would read again.

Loved it!

The book was great. Nick did a fantastic job! It was smooth and entertaining, only too short. I loved the dynamic between the two MC and wanted the story to go on and on.

Elements of Retrofit

This audio was just as perfect as I expected! I love this series and have been waiting for all three books to release on Audible before listening to them.

The narrator did a fantastic job!

My favorite series from NR finally in audio!

Tom and Cooper are couple goals - and their series is one of my all time favorites, from NR and every other author I have read. I was so excited to see that this series is finally making its way to audio format, and I can't wait to experience their love story all over again in audio format.

For all the mm romance I have listened to over the last couple of years, I haven't had many books narrated by Nick J. Russo. I really enjoyed his voices - his voice for Cooper especially was very endearing. I think I may have imagined Tom with a deeper voice, but it still worked for me. I did feel like the narration of the book itself was lacking a little emotion possibly? I don't know, maybe that's just how he narrates.

Still, can't wait for books 2 and 3 in this series!