Exasperating

Elite Protection Services

De: Onley James

Narrado por: Liam DiCosimo

Calder Seton is an unapologetic manwhore. Former Texas Ranger turned private security agent for Elite, he’s an expert at keeping his heart to himself. His employer wishes he’d do the same for his body. Calder has a habit of sleeping with Elite’s clients and they’ve told him to keep it in his pants or find a new job. That’s fine with Calder. He has a new playmate anyway, virginal actor Robby Shaw.

Robby Shaw spent most of his life sheltered from the world until he lands a role in an LA kid’s show and becomes the fake boyfriend of A-list actor, Elijah Dunne. When that relationship ends in humiliation and heartache, Robby meltdowns epically, landing him in county lockup and on the radar of Calder Seton, who he hasn’t seen in over a month.

A sizzling hookup leaves both Robby and Calder questioning their life choices, and when Robby’s life is threatened, Calder doesn’t hesitate to step in, free of charge. Unfortunately, Robby hires Elite before he can volunteer, putting himself on Calder’s list of untouchables until they can solve a murder.

The rules of Romancelandia state only a virgin can tame a manwhore, but both Robby and Calder have a pile of baggage and everything from a cult to anonymous killers standing in their way. Can they find a way to heal from their pasts so they can have a future?

Exasperating is the third book in the Elite Protection Services Series and contains age-gap, high-heat romance with an HEA and no cliffhangers.

Warning: This book references past childhood abuse.

©2020 Onley James (P)2021 Onley James

good listen

I really enjoyed this book. So when I was offered an ARC of this audio i was like yes please and thank you. I like the story and enjoy the charters. I was a bit off with the narrator though. It wasn't anything blaring or unenjoyable I just did not feel the pull towards the story like I did with the book(could be a me thing). I enjoyed listening to it. It just was not one of my favorites.

Enjoy story with a great narration!

I absolutely loved the audio delivery.

The storyline was engaging and the world building was descriptive and original.

The characters were likeable and entertaining.

Overall a highly enjoyable listen!!

Love These Protectors

After listening to Captivating, I was hoping for Calder and Robby's story! I love age gap stories, and the fact that Robby was a virgin and Calder was the exact opposite, I was couldn't wait to listen. I like Liam DiCosimo's narration, but I wish there was more distinction between some of the characters. I cannot wait for Infuriating!

Heart warming

I so enjoyed this story of hard times and broken relationships. Robby was a interesting character and I liked his look on life. Calder is a hot and amazing character who is just what Robby needs. This has action and adventure with wild times and a HEA. The narration was also great.

Nice

Enjoyed this audio from Onley James! It was well written and definitely held my interest. I liked the storyline and the main characters were intriguing. Liam Dicosimo is growing on me as a narrator and I think he has a bright future.

Calder and Robby Find Love

Robby, the former fake boyfriend of Hollywood star Elijah, featured in the previous book of this series, ‘Captivating’, and Elite Protection Services employee Calder find love in ‘Exasperating’, the 3rd book of the series. They’ll each have to deal with demons from the past to find a path to happiness together.

Note: This story is a stand-alone. There is no need to read ‘Captivating’ first. I do recommend getting it at some point. It's really good as well.

I would classify this book, first and foremost, as a romantic suspense. During the course of the book Robby is in need of protection and Calder is only too happy to provide it. Both men have had an attraction to each other before this point and being in close proximity only makes it grow stronger. At first glance, it seems they’re not compatible; Robby is a virgin and Calder is described as a manwhore. Throughout the story similarities start to emerge. Both men have experienced trauma in their pasts and have attempted to bury and forget it. But the past has a way of never letting go and now they each have to face it head on. Can they confront these reminders and emerge stronger together?

I really like how Onley James has written these characters. The build is a little quick, but the scenes of them together, getting to know one another on the way to love, are sweet and satisfying. The sex scenes show an appropriate build to them, given Robby’s inexperience. The story turns out to be completely adorable and put a smile on my face.

And topping off this great story from Onley James is a wonderful performance by narrator Liam DiCosimo. His ability for distinct and well-suited voices for each character adds a perfect touch to the entire story.

This audiobook was given to me as a free review copy, that I requested. This is my voluntary review of it.

Recommended.

Really well written!

Not only is this book steamy, but it's also heartbreakingly sweet and laugh out loud hilarious. Not to mention that the author has an excellent command of the English language, which is woefully rare in this genre. So far my favorite in this series.

4 holy stars

Calder and Robbie were a roller coaster ride, that’s for sure.
I must admit at times Robbie’s insecurities and constant crying got annoying, he was pushing the younger without maturity side a little to much for the age-gap, but maybe that’s what Calder needed to reassure himself and go all in on the relationship. Also, the same time I see how sheltered and insecure he was -maybe if we would have gotten more context to the cult-life it would have been easier to justify his reactions-
I did love Calder, he was so thoughtful and considerate and sweet, but also filthy HOT! The hotness of their encounters were scorching!
As always, Charlie and Wyatt and EVERYTHING! I absolutely adore them.

Love this listen!

I love Robby and Calder! I just can't get over how amazing this story is. These are so sweet together and I absolutely love it. Then Liam DiCosimo does an amazing job with this narration. All the voice he did are amazing and pulled me more into the story. Another amazing listen!

worth purchase

I did enjoy the different twist on story. Narrator can do a few voices good.