Enchanted (Willowbrook Book One)

A Gay M/M Fantasy Romance

De: Ken Sanchez

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Welcome to Willowbrook, a quaint town where magic whispers through the streets and supernatural beings hide in plain sight. In this enchanting world, two lost souls are about to discover that love is the most powerful magic of all.

Benjamin Richards has always felt like an outsider, even in a town brimming with the extraordinary. A kind-hearted librarian with a gift for bringing stories to life, he harbors a secret: celestial abilities that have remained dormant and misunderstood. When a mysterious threat looms over Willowbrook, Benjamin must confront the truth about his heritage and the extent of his powers.

Adrian Belmont, once a revered sorcerer, now lives as a recluse in his sprawling manor. Cursed to exist as an ice dragon, he has isolated himself from the world, believing his touch brings only destruction. But when he encounters Benjamin, Adrian begins to wonder if redemption might be possible after all.

As dark forces gather strength, threatening the very fabric of Willowbrook's magical community, Benjamin and Adrian are thrust together in a race against time. They must unravel ancient prophecies, confront their deepest fears, and navigate a budding romance that defies all odds.

With a cast of colorful characters including mischievous shapeshifters, wise seers, and loyal friends, "Enchanted" weaves a tapestry of adventure, mystery, and heart-warming connections. As Benjamin and Adrian work to protect their home, they discover that their greatest strength lies not in their individual powers, but in the unbreakable bond forming between them.

Can Benjamin embrace his celestial legacy and unlock his true potential? Will Adrian allow himself to love and be loved, breaking free from the chains of his curse? And together, can they save Willowbrook from the encroaching darkness?

Immerse yourself in this spellbinding tale of found family, second chances, and the transformative power of acceptance. Ken Sanchez's "Enchanted" is a standalone novel that will sweep you into a world where curses can become blessings, strangers can become soulmates, and true love really does conquer all.

Perfect for fans of paranormal romance and urban fantasy, "Enchanted" offers a perfect blend of magic, suspense, and heart. Lose yourself in a story where even the most damaged hearts can find their perfect match, and discover that sometimes, the greatest magic of all is the courage to open your heart to love.

Awkward

I listen to a ton of books because of my job, including those narrated by Virtual Voice, none have been such a disjointed mess as this one. You can't blame the VV for bad writing.
First the timeline is not established. Does the story take place over days, weeks, months? We just don't know.
Second the author must have just discovered a thesaurus because words are just thrown in for no reason other than to make him/her feel smart.
Then at other times it's cheesy to the point of predictability. Almost dumbed down.

I will say the story has potential it needs to be flushed out and strongly edited.

Just…not good.

The AI voice is awkward. It misses pronunciations and inflections that a human would have no issue with. The story itself is weak. A butler named “Mr. Prattle”? “Pops” and “Dad”? The author is simultaneously trying too hard, and yet still not hard enough.

the story is interesting

I wish I could change the virtual voice to a different tone. a smooth tenor would be better than this high alto.
I am a bit confused over the chronology in this story... I'm not sure if I got overly distracted by the narrator or if the story telling was off.

Good Story

While I liked the story, it was hard to get into because of the Virtual Voice! I’ve listened to plenty of Virtual Voice books but this has to be the worst one.

Narration

Didnt like the narration the virtual voice did not give much emotion and seemed like a computer

Horrendously bad performance.

No inflection. little regard for punctuation or mood. Names kept changing pronunciation. The story was completely lost and made uninteresting by the performs