Nevermore Bookstore

Townsend Harbor, Book 1

By: Kerrigan Byrne, Cynthia St. Aubin

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Stella Hunter

Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

Cadence "Cady" Bloomquist knows two things for sure: First, shelving books at her shop, Nevermore Bookstore, totally counts as cardio. Second, staying late every Thursday night to take a certain mysterious customer's order is not the same as waiting by the phone for some man. Until the calls with the man who identifies himself only as "Fox" last for hours, and become the highlight of her week. Which leaves her to wonder, if his velvet voice can kindle her fire over the phone, what sort of alchemy might it inspire if they met in person?

There's nothing Roman Fawkes wants more than the brilliant, beautiful bookstore owner, but he knows it can never happen. Secreted in his mountain hideaway above sleepy Townsend Harbor, his hermit's existence shields him—and those around him—from the pain of his past. Until one of their weekly calls is interrupted by a break-in, and Fawkes is powerless to protect the woman who has become his one link to the world. Orchestrating a trap for the fool who dared harm her, Fawkes finds himself not just ensnared, but beguiled by her. Now so close to Cady, he discovers she's fallen for "Fox", and yet he's unable to reveal her heart's desire is closer than she thinks. Can Fawkes resist the temptation to get between Cady's covers, knowing they'll never have a happily ever after?

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Cynthia St. Aubin and Kerrigan Byrne (P)2023 Tantor

Relatable read to a degree

I never write reviews but I really liked this book. it wasn't your typical love story romance. it was realistic. its encouraging when the main characterisnt writen out to be a model and "looks" like a real person. talks about PTSD and chronic illness making it more relateable in todays world ♡ oh and some very good spice ;)definitely worth the read.

Surprisingly cute!

I picked this up on a two for one sale and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Great narration!

Give it time

This book took a few chapters to pull me in but once that happened I couldn’t put it down. There is definitely an air of mystery to the characters that takes quite some time to reveal itself but everything becomes clear by the end.
I’m interested to see if there will be more books in this series.

Modern and funny, yet very touching story

I love how real the characters felt and the witty banter amongst the bookclub members. The romance was lovely.

Sweet and surprising

This was a beautiful story about two broken souls who found something worth sticking around for in each other, even before they meet face-to-face. The struggles with physical and emotional scars are very well represented. The narration by Teddy Hamilton and Stella Hunter was fantastic.

Nevermore Bookstore!

This was a wonderful audiobook. i loved the characters and the interesting storyline! A woman who inherited a bookstore and a man damaged by life. Can they help each other? Lots of funny moments and some tears! Very good narration.

Realistic and interesting archetypes

The characters are very relatable and interesting. The performance between the two actors was awesome. I however was not expecting this to be a smut piece. Great story outside of those bits.

Good, but a bit rambling

Story started out interesting and engaging but lost itself along the way. I enjoyed the female narrator but not the male one as much. Felt he overplayed it.