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The Edge of Heaven

By: E.M. Lindsey
Narrated by: Oliver Guinn
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"And really, what kind of fool goes and falls for their escort?"

In a fit of panic, reclusive English teacher, Julian Pedalino, lies about a boyfriend when he's coerced into attending his ex-husband's wedding. And when he realizes he has to follow through and actually bring someone, he's left with only one option.

Hire a stranger.

He's expecting the weekend to be a disaster, he's expecting everyone to see through him, he's expecting them all to know the truth - that he could never get someone as gorgeous as that to fall for a person like him.

What he isn't expecting is Archer, the charming man who can play the part of astrophysicist with an endless love for the wonders of space, and gentle words that could sweep anyone off their feet.

Even Julian, who vowed never to let another man close to his heart, ever again.

It would be a romance made in the heavens....if only Archer wasn't keeping a secret of his own.

The Edge of Heaven is a stand alone romance with no cheating and a happily ever after.

©2020 Elaine Lindsey (P)2020 Elaine Lindsey Romance Heartfelt
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EM Lindsey created a great start to the new series that is a must follow series. Julien and Archer are amazing characters and it was such a great journey from clients to lovers relationship. A lot happens in the story and the supporting characters make it a brilliant story. Oliver Guinn did a super job bring all the characters to life.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Amazing

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I am a big fan of the fake-relationship trope – especially when the people in the fake relationship actually fall in love with each other, which is why I enjoyed The Edge of Heaven. This is a contemporary romance that features two lost and semi emotionally broken men. Julian and Archer were interesting and fascinating characters – especially Archer. I loved how brilliant and confident Archer could be – especially standing up to Julian’s family. Julian was a bit harder for me to like. He’s an extremely emotionally fragile man who is need of therapy to help him heal from the emotional trauma he went through thanks to his mother and ex-husband. There were points in the book where I thought that Julian didn’t need another romance but intensive therapy to help him from self-sabotaging. There was a point where I was really fed up with Julian, but he was able to redeem himself later on. I honestly think this redemption was a bit weak, but it was necessary to achieve the happy ever after so I was able to overlook it. Despite the trouble I had with Julian at points, I truly enjoyed the plot – there was mistaken identity due to a wrong number, fake relationships that become real, and a second chance at finding the love of your life. This book is a 3.5 star for me, but rated up to 4 stars because Archer was so adorable when he talked about science.

The audiobook was narrated by Oliver Gunn who did a decent job with the narration, but there were points that the dialogue felt stilted and didn’t flow quite as smoothly as it should. Other than that, I thought Oliver did a good job with the narration and kept all the character voices distinct. The audiobook production was well done and overall I enjoyed the audiobook.

Love the Cute Science Moments

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*4.5*
The Edge of Heaven is a wonderfully told story of Julian who is being forced to go to his ex husband's wedding celebrations and in a state of panic mentions bringing his boyfriend, who doesn't exist. His best friend comes to his rescue and hires Archie to go with him. Archie, however, has his own secrets.
The attraction between the two men from the start is quite intense even if a little uncomfortable as they both adjust to this situation neither has been in before. What makes things worse is Julian's mother and his ex, both of whom he has no time for but to bring the balance is his wonderful father. Definitely my favourite family member!
This is a story high in emotion and things develop quickly between the MC's but it felt natural between them and considering the intense situation they were in. I was surprised with how often Julian left Archie alone considering he didn't know anyone there but I adored how staunchly protective Archie was of Julian right from the start. It's sweet between them, even during the angsty moments as things are revealed and feelings are hurt. It's all worth it in the end, though, for their HEA.
This is my first time hearing Oliver Guinn as a narrator and he does a really great job. Character voices are good and hold well throughout and the emotions carry well in all situations.

A wonderful fake relationship romance

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Absolutely lovely. I loved everything about this book. From self conscious, Shakespeare quoting Julian, to nerdy, star-loving, astrophysicist Archer. Lindsey writes in such a way that’s heartbreakingly beautiful and makes you ache for the HEA. And you will ache with this one, there are a lot of really terrible side characters, but there are also some that make me you want their books more than anything. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, but I enjoyed every single minute of it.

Heartbreaking and beautiful and such a great HEA

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I love the fake boyfriend trope because I know it isn't going to be fake for long. Here we have two characters, Julian and Archer who are delightful. Julian needs a "boyfriend" quickly for his ex-husband's wedding and when he gets Archer who is pretending to be an astrophysicist with great skill their chemistry is off the charts. There was the expected bump before the HEA, but it wasn't seriously angsty and the whole book made me feel warm and fuzzy. Oliver Guinn gave a wonderful performance of our two main characters and all the side characters. I look forward to hearing more of his work.

Great characters and a favorite trope

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