Kingston

Brothers of Hawthorne Hall, Book 1

By: Leila James

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Greyson Ash

Three men, two choices, and one secret…

A year ago, my best friend received an exclusive invitation to join an elite brotherhood at Kingston University. He went into Hawthorne Hall for his initiation—but never came out. I intend to find out why.

The brotherhood would never knowingly invite a female into their ranks. So what if I forged my father's signature on the recommendation? With a name like Elliot Ashford, they'll never see me coming.

I'll endure whatever hell these brutal brothers put me through because I have no intention of backing down or bowing out gracefully. It won't be pretty. I've heard the rumors, especially about the three men in control of the brotherhood: Kingston, Cannon, Archer.

I'm going in with one mission—find out what happened to Will. But the moment I set foot in this house, I have a feeling all my plans will go up in flames.

Welcome to Hawthorne Hall! Let the games begin…

Kingston is book one in the Brothers of Hawthorne Hall trilogy, centering around three men and one woman. It ends on a cliffhanger.

Intended for mature listeners.

©2022 Leila James (P)2023 Podium Audio

Well now I am hooked on this author

Wow, what an introduction to a new to me author. This book brought me so much that I love in a story all together in a perfect combination. There was a mystery building and the angsty tension. The dynamics of these characters has me so hooked and I am diving right into the next book immediately.

**audiobook**

I love you Teddy Hamilton
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Leila James you are my new favorite Author …. Thank you for amazing writing ….
Diving to next book 📖

Hmm wow!

Hmm wow! lol, so this is a why choose collage romance. It started off with the FMC getting into this all boys elite club. She’s trying to find out what happened to her friend. But in the meantime she gets pair with the 3 men in this book. Kingston, Cannon and Archer. They are out to get her to leave but that’s not so easily when they all WANT her. There is a lot of angst it will keep you on your toes and this is just the first book. The spice is this book is spicy but nothing too crazy yet. I heard it gets better. I really like Cannon out of the MMCs in this book. He doesn’t talk but his feels for her seem more real. I would definitely recommend this audio book and do plan listening to the next one soon.

Wished it was a duet

The story was great and the narrators were great. I just wish it was in a duet formate instead of the male narrator reading the FMC parts in his pov and the female narrator reading the MMC’s parts in her pov.

Someone douse me in cold water, please! 🔥🌶🔥🌶

In book 1, Elliot needs to solve the mystery of her missing best friend, who was a pledge at Hawthorne Hall the previous year. Kingston, Canon and Archer are seniors and rule Hawthorne Hall and the last thing they need is a female pledge messing things up. This dark college bully romance brings all the heat.

This narration pairing was one of the better ones I’ve listened to. Teddy does a wonderful jo voicing all 3 males. He has given each their own unique voice and approach. And boy oy boy can he bring it during the steamy scenes. I’ve also always loved his female voice. It’s subtle and soft without being dramatic or high pitched. This was the first audio of Greyson Ash I’ve listened to and wow she can really deliver. She has such a wide range, not just for Elliot’s various emotions, but for all of the rest of the males. She now is near the top of my list of female narrators who have convincing male voices.

Although this first book centers more on Kingston, we get a glimpse of the other men’s POV in select chapters, to tease us about their own stories. There’s grace in how Leila James weaves Elliot into these 3 men’s lives. She spends the time developing the relationship between them and that’s what makes this unique and believable. In saying that, by no means is this book a slow burn. We jump in on page 1 and it’s a riveting ride all the way through.

And the sexual tension? Oh boy… Most Why Choose/Reverse harem books go head in first or are obvious about what’s going to happen. But in each of these scenes, sexual or not, you’re left with this titillating anticipation of “Will they or won’t they” and you're holding your breath in anticipation. And even if nothing happens you’re still satisfied. And THAT is what makes her writing so unique. These are some of the hottest sex scenes (and non sex scenes) I’ve ever read because of the subtle curious tension that builds up.

So much goodness

I loved this book and can’t wait to start the next one. There’s mystery, competitiveness, scorching hot scenes, and great narration. Teddy is especially amazing in this one!!! I mean he’s great all the time but this one, shoo, he’s second to none!

oh lordy

This book is just amazing! I listened to the audio as well and it is just incredible. I loved the story. The anticipation of the relationships building had me hooked. I am a sucker for why choose. Plan to listen on a day off. You will not be able to put it down!

I honestly cannot get enough of teddy Hamilton and any book he reads..

excellent story, excellent performance

Wow! This book was amazing!I loved everything! hot and sexy and kept me on the edge of my seat

Love the book and the audio was great to have

Loved it but I do wish the female did a better male voice. It is a bit off putting. Overall I do like it.

The beginning

Elliot enters Hawthorne to find out what happened to her cousin/best friend. She endures the bullying from Kingston and the guys in brotherhood. But soon things start to change and their undeniable attraction to each other changes things. This was my first time hearing Greyson and it took some getting used to the easy going voice but about half through I was used to it.