Laid Bare

Brown Family, Book 1

By: Lauren Dane

Narrated by: Lucy Rivers

Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

It's been 10 years since clean-cut, sexy-as-hell police officer Todd Keenan had a white-hot fling with Erin Brown, the provocative, wild rocker chick next door. Their power exchange in the bedroom got under his skin. But love wasn't in the cards just yet.... Now, life has thrown the pair back together. But picking up where they left off is tough, in light of a painful event from Erin's past. As Todd struggles to earn her trust, their relationship takes an unexpected and exciting turn when Todd's best friend, Ben, ends up in their bed - and all three are quite satisfied in this relationship without a name.

As the passion they share transforms Erin, will it be enough to help her face the evil she thought she had left behind?

©2009 Lauren Dane (P)2013 Tantor

Critic reviews

"In a word, this book is amazing. All three characters are magnetic and thoroughly realistic. They're expertly woven into a roller-coaster story that will have you crying one moment, aroused the next and laughing with glee at each triumphant step along the way." ( Romantic Times)

JUST "BARELY" EROTIC

What did you like best about Laid Bare? What did you like least?

I liked that Ben was invited into Todd & Erin's lives and actually fell in love with Erin; what I did not like was that Erin so easily let Todd back into her life.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Lucy Rivers?

I believe Ms. Rivers did an okay job with the narration; however, I would much rather have listened to someone who could do sultry male voices. I also felt that her inflections were off and inappropriate at times. You could tell she really tried hard, sometimes too hard. I would not listen to her again unless she gets a whole lot better with her male voices especially.

Was Laid Bare worth the listening time?

Yes, but just "barely" .

Any additional comments?

I think the substance of the story was all right, but there was nothing dynamic about it; it was a little drab. The important events lacked drama, excitement, etc.

Boring

this is basically a sex be. The plot, what there us of it, was think. it is one sex scene after another. A heterosexual man who suddenly thinks he can be bisexual... C'mon?! The narrator was nothing short of horrible. Don't waste a credit or your money.

A Bit Too Much for me

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No, I had a difficult time finishing it actually, I like hot and steamy, but this may have been taken way too far for me. I was dissapointed.

What three words best describe Lucy Rivers’s performance?

Average, male parts were cheesy, I wasn't at all impressed

Could you see Laid Bare being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

no

Excellent narrator and love the book!

I thought the narrator was excellent! And I love most books written by Lauren Dane. I had already read the book, but I am person that likes to re-read and have found that I can get so much more work actually done around my house if I have something to listen to and this was definitely worth the money. The narrator is excellent at conveying every emotion possible!

PHEW - A SIZZLING SENSUAL MÉNAGE LISTEN

This listen starts off in the usual way of a hot n heavy erotic romance novel between Todd and Erin however you soon find that the chemistry, history and interactions that the lovers and all the other likeable characters have with one another make this a really passionate compelling book.

Not only passionate in the sexual erotic way but also passionate about their feelings, hurts, dreams, desires as we see the anguish, pain and suffering Todd and Erin went through when each of their lives took different paths with disastrous and moving consequences during the decade apart since their initial hopeful two month affair.

However, when reunited their sexual chemistry soon ignites and along with them a close personal friend, Ben, is brought into their relationship which only strengthens the bonds of love as the three embark on an unusual, usually frowned on but ultimately satisfying, giving, touching, tender, loving and harmonious domestic relationship that becomes so much deeper than just friends with benefits.

Worth a credit? If you like an erotic romance with a twist of bdsm, that's well written and sensual but is also a compassionate listen that has a wealth of emotional depth then this book is for you - and is a definite creditworthy addition to my library and a good start to a new series.

I need more stars!

My only complaint is the narrator. I didn't enjoy her male voices. I actually think Audible should of used Justine O'Keef on this one. But this book is so good and the narrator didn't ruin it. I would of just been in pure listening ecstasy if Justine did it. Anyway, the sexual chemistry was off the charts! The story between the characters was very emotional intertwined with family tragedy and love. I would of given it 10 stars, thats how much I enjoyed this one. That says allot for me because this is a one woman and two men relationship. If you follow my reviews you know I'm "Old School", LOL, and prefer the one woman, one man relationships the best. Let me say again, I really liked this one. I enjoyed being swept away into this fantasy story and could not stop listening. Word of caution, explict sexual content.

Good drama, bad male voices

All the characters in this book were well written with humor and depth. The plot involves family, tragedy, friendship as well as lots of sex. The narrator was fine when reading the story but really bad trying to create different voices for individual characters, particularly the men.(Lucy Rivers has a pleasant voice & should stick to just reading the words) Only minor negative was the unbelievable part about the 2 boyhood friends were are bi-sexual yet never attracted to each other until they both want the same woman,

Good!

I like this book and have ordered the next one In the
series. Not great but good! Performance was ok - sometimes she got a little dramatic sounding but it was ok.

Hot, Sexy Intimate Ride-Great Start To New Series

What made the experience of listening to Laid Bare the most enjoyable?

The fantastic sex was fabulous however the back story was heart-pulling as well.

What other book might you compare Laid Bare to and why?

I've recently listened to 'Fever' and would say it compares

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes, although Lucy Rivers portrayal of the men was lacking.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, yes, yes.

Any additional comments?

As always: Strong language and sexual situations...not a light romance.

narrator ruined it for me

I really enjoyed the story but the narrator SUCKS at make voices...it was awful....i really want to listen to the other books in the series but i just can't bring myself to listen to her for another book