Title: Moor Love - Audio
Author: Carol Lynne
Publisher: Total E-Bound Publishing
Publisher URL: http://www.total-e-bound.com/
ISBN: 978-1-907280-97-9
Genre: {M/M} Contemporary, Audio
Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Rose Nymph
Since the car accident that killed his father and left him both physically and mentally scarred, Jon Cook has lived an isolated, lonely life. Living and working on the Yorkshire moors, his injuries mean that he needs assistance on his farm. Although this allows Jon some contact with other people, he hides behind a hard, unapproachable exterior, never uttering a single word and forever blaming himself for his loss.
Caleb Winters has studied hard for a career in agriculture and has been looking forward to spending a year in England, helping Jon keep his farm in order. The two have been communicating by letter prior to Caleb’s arrival so Jon knows about Caleb’s sexuality but Jon has not been so forthcoming with personal details and Caleb is intrigued. As they become more comfortable in each other’s company, Caleb can see that Jon is trapped and wants desperately to help him escape his self-imprisonment. Not able to tell Caleb what’s going on in his head, Jon finds another way to communicate his feelings and the realization that they have so much more in common than first thought helps explain the growing feelings between the two men. However, Jon has spent so long punishing himself for what has happened that he’s not sure he can stop and with Caleb’s work placement coming to an end, time may be running out.
The story of two men who’ve had to hide part of themselves finding a kinship in each other made the story of Moor Love very enjoyable. The tension between Jon and Caleb really created an air of anticipation and the pace in which the two learn about each other and themselves was just right. The moment when Jon allows Caleb to see the real man behind the gruff exterior was fantastic and I really connected with the conflict between needing to share and finding it so difficult to let someone in. The conclusion, while a little abrupt, provided a satisfying ending. I really felt that Jon and Caleb were perfect for helping each other heal and grow.
This was my first experience with an erotic audio book and for the most part, it was a good one. Having the story narrated to me really allowed my imagination to soar and having the added stimulation of the characters being given a voice worked well. I did find my mind wandering on occasion though, perhaps because I didn’t have an actual page to focus on. I have to admit to my reaction on hearing the first erotic scene being described as more than a little immature. In fact, although I had no problem with the narrator’s voice or with connecting to the plot or characters, the erotic parts just seemed to be missing something. I am not sure if this would still be the case if I’d been reading an e-book but either way, it didn’t detract too much from my enjoyment and Moor Love was a very strong story. In that respect, I would conclude that an audio book is just like an e-book in that it is the strength of the story that will make or break it.
Author: Carol Lynne
Publisher: Total E-Bound Publishing
Publisher URL: http://www.total-e-bound.com/
ISBN: 978-1-907280-97-9
Genre: {M/M} Contemporary, Audio
Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Rose Nymph
Since the car accident that killed his father and left him both physically and mentally scarred, Jon Cook has lived an isolated, lonely life. Living and working on the Yorkshire moors, his injuries mean that he needs assistance on his farm. Although this allows Jon some contact with other people, he hides behind a hard, unapproachable exterior, never uttering a single word and forever blaming himself for his loss.
Caleb Winters has studied hard for a career in agriculture and has been looking forward to spending a year in England, helping Jon keep his farm in order. The two have been communicating by letter prior to Caleb’s arrival so Jon knows about Caleb’s sexuality but Jon has not been so forthcoming with personal details and Caleb is intrigued. As they become more comfortable in each other’s company, Caleb can see that Jon is trapped and wants desperately to help him escape his self-imprisonment. Not able to tell Caleb what’s going on in his head, Jon finds another way to communicate his feelings and the realization that they have so much more in common than first thought helps explain the growing feelings between the two men. However, Jon has spent so long punishing himself for what has happened that he’s not sure he can stop and with Caleb’s work placement coming to an end, time may be running out.
The story of two men who’ve had to hide part of themselves finding a kinship in each other made the story of Moor Love very enjoyable. The tension between Jon and Caleb really created an air of anticipation and the pace in which the two learn about each other and themselves was just right. The moment when Jon allows Caleb to see the real man behind the gruff exterior was fantastic and I really connected with the conflict between needing to share and finding it so difficult to let someone in. The conclusion, while a little abrupt, provided a satisfying ending. I really felt that Jon and Caleb were perfect for helping each other heal and grow.
This was my first experience with an erotic audio book and for the most part, it was a good one. Having the story narrated to me really allowed my imagination to soar and having the added stimulation of the characters being given a voice worked well. I did find my mind wandering on occasion though, perhaps because I didn’t have an actual page to focus on. I have to admit to my reaction on hearing the first erotic scene being described as more than a little immature. In fact, although I had no problem with the narrator’s voice or with connecting to the plot or characters, the erotic parts just seemed to be missing something. I am not sure if this would still be the case if I’d been reading an e-book but either way, it didn’t detract too much from my enjoyment and Moor Love was a very strong story. In that respect, I would conclude that an audio book is just like an e-book in that it is the strength of the story that will make or break it.
