Starting with the Unexpected

By: Andi Van

Narrated by: Jonathan David

Zachary Blaise is having a weird week - even by his standards. Though he's gay, the radio personality has been dumped via text by a girl named Marian - and he's never even met her. On top of that, he's developed a massive crush on Marcus, the new waiter at his favorite diner. His best friend thinks the whole thing is hilarious.

Marcus' week hasn't been his best either. He's been betrayed by those closest to him, and although he isn't the guilty party, Marcus is the one getting harassed.

Impossibly, things are about to get even weirder. Marian has secrets, and those secrets are going to make some serious ripples in Zach's life. When he discovers that the girl called Marian is actually the man named Marcus, Zach stumbles down a rabbit hole of abusive ex-boyfriends, psychotic relatives, and revelations from his own past. If he can survive the chaos, the journey might prove worth the effort.

©2015 Andi Van (P)2016 Dreamspinner Press

a wonderful story

just imagine you find your significant other , why you think you're texting your ex boyfriend number. that how Marcus and Zach found each other or and other words tax each other.

Awesome!

My first from Andi Van and I couldn't have been happier with this story. From the opening line, I laughed and throughout. There wasn't anything about Zack and Marcus' story that I would have changed. Jonathan David's voice was perfect!

Splendid story with appealing characters and lots of fun

What did you love best about Starting with the Unexpected?

It was frightening to have a relentless stalker/vandal but it was joyous to have lighthearted fun with a cute romance. Excellent characters especially the pairing of the on air personalities.

Wildly Entertaining!

Any additional comments?

These are the four things you should know before you begin this story:

1. It’s wildly entertaining as hell in a soap opera kind of way. Dramatic, suspenseful, funny, with a touch of hurt/comfort.

2. Zach, Marcus, Jordan, and Zach’s mom are reason enough to listen to this. I loved these characters and the narration brings them to life.

3. Jonathan David brings all the snark, sarcasm, humor, hurt, comfort, and drama of the story out beautifully. Kudos on the narration!

4. Whether you read or listen to this be prepared for some drama.

Recommended!

New author and narrator for me

The blurb made this book seem like it would be funny. Though it was in places, it also had it's sweet and touching moments. The characters were likable except for Marcus' ex and family. The story was fairly low angst and had a bit of a surprise toward the end. I would be willing to read more from this author. Perhaps she has plans for Brandon to have his own story?
I felt the narration was really good. The characters were all given distinct voices. I think Mr David could have infused a bit more emotion in his voice during the emotional times, but overall, he did well.
I would be willing to listen to other books he's narrated.