Out of Control

North Shore Stories, Book 3

De: Lynn Van Dorn

Narrado por: Michael Ferraiuolo

Tomasz has been in love with Nik for as long as he can remember. Nik is gorgeous, intelligent, and sexy, and even Tomasz's parents like him. He's perfect for Tomasz, and Tomasz is perfect for him. Their love is meant to be and will be epic enough to make angels weep.

There's only one problem.

Tomasz is just a teenager, and Nik is a decade older. And Tomasz is college-bound for a university halfway across the country. And Nik sees Tomasz as only a kid. Also, Nik is kind of a mess. A scorching-hot mess, granted, but the man has issues. Deep dark ones.

So maybe there are a few problems. But there's nothing Tomasz can't overcome to make sure their happily ever after comes true.

Nik and all his baggage don't stand a chance.

Out of Control is the third novel in the North Shore Stories series. It's got "the grumpy one and the sunshine one", lots of found family, a little bit of particle physics, far too much food, and the happiest of happy endings.

©2022 Lynn Van Dorn (P)2022 Lynn Van Dorn

Loved it

I am glad he got his own story
I love how all the characters come together
love the narrator too he always does a great job

Loved It

I love this series. Each book telling a story of survival, where a character finds his HEA, and starts healing from traumatic experience. I enjoyed every story very much and I think that it is important to read previous books before starting this one. Nick and Tomasz finally getting their story and I loved following their relationship grow and develop while Nick getting his s**& together and Tomasz getting what he always wanted and figuring out it is only the beginning. Narrator did a great job with the story and voices. This was a perfect listening experience.

Narrators are magical

This story needed to be in audio form for me to truly enjoy it. Michael's performance helped emerce me into the story and connect with the characters. Tomasz was a dear boy that really was trying to grow up too fast in order to be with Nik. I know he's feelings were valid, but he was also selfish for openly pursuing Nik when he was a teen. I felt bad for Nik he had such a terrible childhood that left him deeply traumatized. I'm shocked he as able to lead such a normal life.

An age gap that won't be for everyone

Lynn's stories are usually some of my absolute favorites. I don't have any experience with the previous North Shore stories but didn't find that a hinderance with this one (though knowing Marek's story ahead of time would've been a bonus). I enjoyed Tomasz and Nik's story and thought that these two forged quite a beautiful relationship. The age gap that most likely won't be for everyone is that Tomasz is eighteen, most definitely a mature eighteen year old, but still eighteen. While he most certainly wanted to take the best care of Nik, his youth does come up and a bit of that teen selfishness shines through. It's not done consciously or out of malice; just for the fact that being that young you don't know what you don't know. I think the big turn for me came when Marek sat Tomasz down and made him face some truths about his relationship with Nik. It seemed like a real lightbulb moment for him and I think there was a shift in his focus that was more on what he could do for Nik rather than just having Nik for himself. Though he does majorly kind of mess up later on and doesn't understand what he does wrong until Marek sets him right again. Nik's past broke my heart and he has plenty of good reasons for feeling the way he does. I am so thankful that he found that bakery and Marek as a result.

I highly enjoyed this story but I just couldn't fully connect to all the characters which is why I gave it four stars. I don't know if it's because of Tomasz' youth or just that some of the side characters felt a bit cold. Truthfully, I can't put my fingers on it but it's definitely a different feel from the Oleander Chronicles which is a series I absolutely love.

If you're looking for an age gap story that's a bit off the beaten path, then I think you'll enjoy this one. There's a lot of exploration of a new relationship, or maybe it's better to say an exploration to a new side to an established relationship. Just keep in mind that Nik's backstory is a bit dark and Tomasz is just a ball of sunshine to show him how worthy of love Nik truly is.

Disturbing

I know pain and hurt but not to this degree. This story was extremely difficult for me as a person, so make sure you have an open mind if you decide to give this book a credit. with that said, the movie star I believe his name is Ryan is extremely annoying with a lot of cockiness because I guess he's a movie star and he thinks his caca doesn't stink. Even though he had a big heart, it still doesn't excuse his demeanor. The narrator Michael is phenomenal. He is one of my favorite narrators of all time besides Aiden Snow. I don't think I could continue these books if it wasn't for Michael.