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Kept in the Dark

By: H.L. Day
Narrated by: David Walker
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Struggling actor Dean only escorts occasionally to pay the bills. So, his first instinct on being offered a job with a strange set of conditions is to turn it down. No date. Don’t switch the lights on. Don’t touch him. I mean, what’s that all about? What’s the man trying to hide? Dean certainly doesn’t expect sex with a faceless stranger to spark so much passion inside him. It’s just business though, right? He can put a stop to it whenever he wants.

Then, Dean meets Justin - a scarred, ex-army soldier unlucky in love. Dean’s given a chance at a proper relationship. He can see past the scars to the man underneath. He’s everything Dean could possibly wish for in a boyfriend: kind, caring, and sweet. All Dean needs to do is be honest. Easy, right? But Justin’s holding back and Dean can’t work out why. But whatever it is, it’s enough to give him second thoughts.

They both have secrets which could shatter their fledgling relationship. After all, secrets have a nasty habit of coming out eventually. The question is when they do, will they be able to piece their relationship back together? Or will they be left with nothing but memories of bad decisions and the promise of the love they could have had if only they’d both been honest and fought harder.

©2018 H.L.Day (P)2019 H.L. Day
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Wow! Not what I was expecting!

A surprisingly intriguing read/listen! I loved Dean and Justin! They both have their secrets and troubles but their connection is undeniable!

I found Dean, relatable, caring, sweet, and charismatic. The journey that leads him to 'escorting' to pay the bills is unfortunate but it leads him to a sexy stranger that makes his body sing! I loved the give and take between Dean and Justin and the slow unraveling of the intricacies between these two was done really well written. I loved Justin and how he treated and interacted with Dean. I loved that Dean didn't think twice about Justin's scars and their path to healing, love, and confidence was heartwarming.

Their in the dark connection is super hot and the narration just elevates it even more. The chemistry is off the charts and while the premise seems a little creepy I felt the way it was written and performed only added to the heat, intrigue, and passion.

These two are something special and I love their story! A great read!!

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Wow! Not what I was expecting!

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This is a well written, angsty but ultimately heartwarming story.
Dean is an occasional escort. His ultimate goal is to be an actor, so he's waiting tables and taking on 'jobs' to help with car repairs, rent etc. One of his 'jobs' is with a man who has specific demands - no lights, must not touch and other things. Dean finds this a intriguing, if not a bit scary. The arrangement goes on, in the meantime, Dean meets a guy called Justin and they hit it off. Dean hides the fact that he escorts, but other than that they are good together. But Dean is also falling for his hidden lover and will ultimately have to choose just one.
David Walker was a great addition to the story. His narration was easy to listen to, his character portrayals believable, distinctly voiced (loved Tom's Cockney-laced accent).
This is a very well written, interesting story and the narration is a perfect way to experience the story.

Very good story enlivened with good narration.

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I really enjoyed this story between Dean and Justin.

The narrator David Walker did great with all of the voices.

The author H. L. Day is new to me and I’m looking forward to listen/read more from her.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Secrets always comes out.

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Kept in the Dark by H.L. Day
Narrated by David Walker

This is the first book I have read/listened to by H.L. Day and I have to say that I really love her writing style. This book had me hooked from the very start. Dean and Justin’s story was complicated and messy just like life usually is. This one put me through an emotional roller coaster but I loved every minute of it.

This is also the first time I have listen to a narration by David Walker. It was really good and I look forward to listening to more from him.

Kept in the Dark

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I loved this story about part-time escort Dean and his mystery client. Dean leads a busy life and doesn’t really date, but when he meets Justin he falls for him, despite the scarring that Justin places much more importance on than Dean does. We get the whole story from Dean’s point of view, but some things are apparent to the reader/listener before Dean catches on. Dean was a bit immature towards the end, but I perceived him as quite young and a bit inexperienced, despite his job, so it didn’t really bother me.

David Walker’s narration was flawless, I enjoyed all his voices, but especially the one he did for Tom, it was just wonderful.

Hot and sweet at the same time

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