Grind

The Riley Brothers, Book 6

By: E. Davies

Narrated by: Michael Dean

“My family could accept me being gay, but not trans.”

James is in trouble. His family turned their back on him after he transitioned, and he was forced to start his new life without them, but now he's paying the price. Buried in debt, his last chance is to start a business with hunky carpenter Ryan and hope that they succeed. The one thing he can't afford is a distraction, but what if Ryan is the only one to see past it all and love him inside and out?

“Strictly-business is hard around you."

Ryan Hart doesn't rattle easy. From lazy contractors to being the last single friend, nothing bothers him until he meets James. Ryan's new business partner pushes him to follow his dreams, even though he faces problems Ryan's never considered. Ryan doesn't back down from a challenge or from threats to his business, James's hard-won privacy, and their future together. As business partners, of course. Nothing more.

“I can't believe they don't see you as the man I love.”

They both know mixing business with pleasure is a bad idea, but the pull between them is too hard to resist. Can Ryan have it all with the clever, caring, bossy guy who's won his heart?

Grind is a steamy gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.

©2016 E. Davies (P)2019 E. Davies

Loved this book!

I absolutely adore Ryan and James! Their story is very tender and sweet. I love the chosen family that the men in this series have and the support they show each other. This support extends to significant others, too which I like. I would recommend the entire series!

Excellent conclusion to the series

I have loved every book of the Riley Brothers series, and this was no exception. I liked Ryan's character in the other books, and he deserved to find his man. This was my first book where one of the MC's was transgender, and I am pleased to know that I have learned quite a bit and enjoyed reading it. This book was so well written! I loved reading about the struggle, and subsequent happiness, for James. Ryan was such a great match for him, and I am glad they found each other.

I did a re-read if this, by audio book the second time, and I loved it even more the second time around. Perhaps it was my own growth and education in the years since I read it, but I absolutely loved James and his story as a trans man. Add Michael Pauley’s voice, and it’s a totally dreamy story to listen to. Absolutely fantastic.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review

Can't wait for the next.

Another great one narrated by Michael Pauley. James and Ryan are wonderful characters that grab you. Add in the right tone and flow with audio and I can't get enough. You get to hear each of their personalities come to life. Sexy, sweet and adorable surprises with each new book in this series.

James and Ryan's Workplace Romance

Construction worker Ryan wants to start his own woodworking business and unemployed James, with his business acumen, is just the man to help. They come together as business partners, and maybe something more.

Davies tells the love story of Ryan and James with low-angst, great bantering dialogue and tie-ins with characters from the previous books. The scenes that specifically address the FTM transgender subject are authentic to my cis-gendered female ears. These guys will make you smile with their cuteness.

Narration is performed by the ever-brilliant Michael Dean. I really like the way his reading style enhances the stories in this series. Davies and Dean make an excellent author/narrator combo.

This voluntary review was written after requesting and listening to a free copy of 'Grind'.

Recommended.

Sensitive Love Story Concludes Riley Bros. Series

I've listened to all of the Riley Brothers audio books and have tended to like each one more than the last, which is somewhat ironic seeing as the later stories get further away from the brothers themselves, and that proved to be the case with "Grind" as well. Here, friends-of-friends Ryan and James go into business together and, for most of the story, manage to tamp down their mutual attraction to keep things professional while their friendship and working relationship develops. There is real chemistry between the two, and both are thoughtful, loving and considerate men. There is some mild conflict with Ryan's hostile co-worker and James's obstinate, unaccepting mother, but like all the books in the series, it's a fairly low angst, feel-good story written with sensitivity.

"Grind" can be enjoyed as a standalone but all of the series couples do appear and one takes a big relationship leap forward, which will be all the more meaningful if already familiar with the series. Narrator Michael Dean delivers another solid performance, as he's done for each book in the series, with distinct voices for all of the characters. I received this free review copy audio book by request and have left this honest review voluntarily.

Oh my - had me blushing

Wow!!! This Writing is fantastic and the narrator has a way of making you feel the sexual tension between James and Ryan. Not only the main narrator but the what I assume are supplemental narrators for some of the dialogue. This was truly hot - a few times I blushed listening. Can’t wait to listen to the next one in the series

A deliciously steamy listen!

This was such a steamy listen!
I loved the chemistry between James and Ryan. Michael Dean's narration really brought the characters to life and made it all the more real.
I adored how the author portrayed James's character as a trans man.
The storyline was engaging and the characters were likeable, relatable and well fleshed out.
The audio delivery was absolutely brilliant as well!

Beautiful story!!

E. Davies seem to always have a way to just make sure a beautiful story! Ryan and James are just so prefect together. I just love this whole story and of course with Michael Pauley narrating this one just makes in so much better! Michael Pauley has done a fabulous job in narrating this whole series. I just could listen to this all day. Love this so much!

I'm so sad this was the last Riley Brothers book.

I loved this book where E Davies introduces us to James, a trans man in the process of figuring out his life after distancing himself from his family and hometown. When James meets Ryan, the quietest of the Riley brothers' friends, they become business partners and will try to keep their attraction at bay, but this will not last long.
Michael Pauley's narration is outstanding as always!

Sweet & Beautiful Perfection!

This whole series has been spectacular but this story is truly beautiful. Ryan and James are absolutely perfect together and I love how easily accepting and supporting Ryan is of James. He even goes above and beyond by researching and learning about being trans. I loved watching their relationship grow from business partners, to friends, to lovers. Unfortunately this is the last Riley Brothers book and I'm sad to see them go.
The narrator is absolutely spectacular with the story and brilliantly portrays all of the characters and emotions. I voluntarily reviewed a gifted copy of this audiobook.