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Promises | [Marie Sexton]
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Promises

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  • by Marie Sexton
  • Narrated by Mark L. Jones
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  • LENGTH
    5 hrs and 24 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    12-15-11
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Publisher's Summary

Jared Thomas has lived his whole life in the small mountain town of Coda, Colorado. He can't imagine living anywhere else. Unfortunately, the only other gay man in town is twice his age and used to be his teacher, so Jared is resigned to spending his life alone... until Matt Richards walks into his life, that is. Matt has just been hired by the Coda Police Department, and he and Jared immediately become friends. Matt claims he is straight, but for Jared, having a sexy friend like Matt is way too tempting. Facing Matt’s affair with a local woman, his disapproving family, and harassment from Matt’s co-workers, Jared fears they'll never find a way to be together—if he can even convince Matt to try. (Meet Matt and Jared again in the audiobook A to Z.)

©2010 Marie Sexton (P)2011 Marie Sexton

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    P. Hanson Sacramento, CA 02-25-13
    P. Hanson Sacramento, CA 02-25-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Sweet story but TERRIBLE narration!"
    What would have made Promises better?

    A better narrator. Very honestly, he ruined the entire book for me.


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    I didn't make it to the end of the book before I lost interest and started a different story.


    What didn’t you like about Mark L. Jones’s performance?

    No emotion! It sounded like this was the first time he had ever read the book. He was monotone and just terrible.


    What character would you cut from Promises?

    All charaters were fine - wouldn't cut any.


    Any additional comments?

    It is too bad that there wasn't a better narrator. A good narrator could have made this simple, sweet story MUCH more enjoyable and worth the money. Save your money and read the book to yourself.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Brandy RESEDA, CA, United States 03-12-13
    Brandy RESEDA, CA, United States 03-12-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Love the story, not so much the narrator"
    What made the experience of listening to Promises the most enjoyable?

    I've read the book already, and loved the story.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Unexpected love is always enjoyable to hear about.


    How could the performance have been better?

    The narrator totally pulled me out of the story. He was rushed, mispronounced words, and had no emotion.


    If you could take any character from Promises out to dinner, who would it be and why?

    Jared, of course. He's so sweet. And I'd love to see his curls.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Bishie United States 01-31-13
    Bishie United States 01-31-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Enjoyed the story, the narrator, not so much"
    Where does Promises rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Enjoyed the story line, it was funny in parts. I enjoy books that can make me laugh and have enjoyable love scenes.


    Would you listen to another book narrated by Mark L. Jones?

    The narrator was boring. He read too quickly and when speaking for the different characters, they wasn't any emotion, everyone had the same voice. I won't be able to listen to other books by him. It was just too frustrating.


    If you could take any character from Promises out to dinner, who would it be and why?

    Jared. I love how open and honest he is. He enjoys his family, he's patient and kind.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    T. Gott Muskogee, OK 05-08-12
    T. Gott Muskogee, OK 05-08-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Great Story, Poor Narrator"
    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    Mixed. The story is very moving and romantic. The narrator was so flat that it killed a great deal of the enjoyment. With two male main characters, it is essential that you are able to tell them apart in the narration, but I couldn't. I really would like the the rest of the series on audio, but it is the same narrator, so I think I'm going to pass.


    How could the performance have been better?

    More inflection, differentiated voices. Better timing. There were no pauses in really important places, like changes from one chapter to the next--though I guess that is the fault of the editor.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    D. Dowd Santa Rosa, CA United States 01-20-12
    D. Dowd Santa Rosa, CA United States 01-20-12 Member Since 2002

    lifesavr

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    "I love romance and this was no disappointment!"
    Where does Promises rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

    It is a five star story. I loved the twist and turns of this romance and it is not often I find a gay romance that I enjoy so much. I read a lot of straight romance because there is so much, but it is surely a nice to run upon a gay romance that is done so well without all the typical gay stereo types. There is sex in this story but the relationship is the main theme and it is hot.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    This is told by the main character, Jarred who is gay, and out, but finds himself being challenged by this new love in ways he would never had imagined.


    What about Mark L. Jones???s performance did you like?

    Just a great narration. Easy to listen to and great in his intonation between each character.


    If you could rename Promises, what would you call it?

    Unexpected love. Well, not really since it is a romance novel. But the love the two character find together didn't come easy.


    Any additional comments?

    I am hoping that Audible will have available more gay romance. This book is a prime example in the high quality of the new gay romance novels in the market now.

    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    Erica Chester, VA, United States 03-22-13
    Erica Chester, VA, United States 03-22-13 Member Since 2013
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    "A first for me"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Promises to be better than the print version?

    I have not read the print version


    What did you like best about this story?

    This book took me by surprise. I didn't read the summary or really pay attention to the cover I bought it because it was on sale and the reviews were good. I had no idea it was about 2 male lovers.


    Have you listened to any of Mark L. Jones’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I haven't heard any of his other performances but his voice matched well with how I invisioned the main character to sound.


    If you could take any character from Promises out to dinner, who would it be and why?

    I wouldn't take any of them out to be honest but not for any particular negative reason.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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    Candateshia Pafford Fort Meade 03-17-13
    Candateshia Pafford Fort Meade 03-17-13 Member Since 2012

    I really enjoy the world of books! Narration just add layers to that world... don't u think? :)

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    "I like, but I need more!"

    I like the story and drama, but if just feel flat to me. I like the characters of Jared and Matt but I like a bit more romance, smex and story I guess.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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    Amylin Salt Lake City, UT, United States 11-22-12
    Amylin Salt Lake City, UT, United States 11-22-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Stick to the Print"

    The book itself was not too bad. Nothing exciting that would set it apart from others in the same genre, but a nice story. The narrator, however, was terrible. I don't know why the decision was made to simply read the story, with no differentiation between characters, but it did not work well. Also, the narrator had a strange inflection that lowered at the end of each sentence, which took a sweet book and made it seem kind of depressing. He did not seem to be familiar with the book, since his tone never seemed to match the material he was reading. Add in the intermittent 70s porn music between the chapters and it made a fingernails on the chalkboard type of grating listening experience. I've read other books by Marie Sexton that I enjoyed, but I would never listen to one of them again on Audible.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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    michael Singleton, Australia 07-08-12
    michael Singleton, Australia 07-08-12 Member Since 2011

    Young self made business man with plenty of time on the road to enjoy the world of audiobooks.

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    This is a good story and the narrator was brilliant, so many gay stores are ruined by the narrator but this is the best gay story I have listened to so far.
    its not all about the sex and co*k, It's an actual story with suspense ,climax and all.

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    Fiona Japan 07-08-12
    Fiona Japan 07-08-12 Member Since 2012

    Happy Holidays

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    "A good story is a good story"
    Where does Promises rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    If not for the narration, it would be almost at the top!


    What did you like best about this story?

    The story was interesting in its development and character development.


    Did Mark L. Jones do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

    Not at all, but I think toward the end, he did try. I couldn't tell the difference at all but after I got used to the rhythm of his voice, I could make it out better. Even with this type of narration, this story was great, so imagine how it would have with a bit more effort???


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Small town progress


    Any additional comments?

    I really enjoyed this book. A good story is a good story is a good story. I plan to get the rest of this series, but as has been mentioned before, due to the rather dry narration, I think I'll have to psych myself up to listen to it. I figure there are two types of books that are not perfect that I can listen to. OK story with great narration or Great story with OK narration. This book is that of the ladder. I don't know if the voice actor is new and just needs to get into the groove or what, but I won't let that deter me from a great story. It's worth the listen.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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