The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings

A Black and Blue Novel, Book 1

De: Lily Morton

Narrado por: Joel Leslie

Levi Black is at a crossroads. After suffering a loss and breaking up a long-term relationship, he’s looking for a change. When he receives the news he’s inherited a house in York, he seizes the opportunity to begin a new chapter in his life.

However, when he gets there, he finds a house that has never kept its occupants for very long. Either through death or disinclination, no one stays there, and after a few days of living in the place, Levi can understand why. Strange noises can be heard at all hours of the day and night, and disturbing and scary things begin to happen to him. He never believed in ghosts before, but when events take a sinister turn, he knows he must look for help. He finds it in the unlikely form of the blue-haired leader of a ghost tour.

Blue Billings is edgy, beautiful, and lost. Utterly lost. He conceals so many secrets that some days it’s a miracle he remembers his own name. He knows that he should ignore Levi because he threatens the tenuous grip Blue has on survival. But there’s something about the kind-eyed man that draws Blue to him. Something that demands he stay and fight for him when he would normally run in the opposite direction.

As the two men investigate the shocking truth behind Levi’s house, they also discover a deep connection that defies the short length of time they’ve known each other. But when events escalate and his life is on the line, Levi has to wonder if it was wise to trust the mysterious and amazing Blue Billings.

©2019 Lily Morton (P)2020 Lily Morton

Lovely story made better by an amazing narrator

it isn't just that Joel Leslie is the absolute best narrator/performer. This man has a gift. Switching between accents and voices for each character, he brings them alive and vibrant. He turns good books into gold.

Amazing

I love a good ol' fashioned haunted house, and this story delivers. Well crafted and immersive. Plus, Joel's narrative is brilliant. gotta love Blue's Irish-American accent!

Scarily Good Haunted House Story

Audible Daily Deal that I bought awhile back because someone gave it a one star review because it wasn't 'family friendly'. Clutch your pearls but don't give a unfair bad review just because a book doesn't appeal to your puritanical beliefs.

Cover looks historical but it's actually modern day. One of the Main Characters does Ghosts Tours dressed in Victorian costume. Setting is York, England which I liked. It came to life.

Yes there is some romance but also serious aspect of what it's like to be homeless. And a scarily good Haunted House story. Started listening on recent roadtrip when I reached my destination I switched to Kindle Unlimited because I wanted to know what happens. Then went back and listened to last couple of chapters and Epilogue because I enjoyed the Narrator.

one of the best trilogy’s ever.

This may be one of the best trilogies ever from Lily Morton and Joel Leslie. It was very different from the other recent series, because it had mystery and ghosts nonstop. I was really kept on my feet with excitement.

Of course it was a great gay romance story, with good sex, but this one was spell binding. Especially since I rarely listen to books about the supernatural.

I read a review by someone else said it would really helpful if Audible could include the name of the series and which book number it is. I purchased two first, and started listening, when I realize there was a book one and so I stopped book 2 and found book one. I do all my purchasing with the Audible via my phone.

coude not stop listening

if you like horror and romantic i think you like this story, the talking of a well known true crime and tv show makes it just that more fun to hear.

Great narration of a good story

I knew this was going to be a good narration when Joel Leslie came out with Brian Blessed’s voice for the nav system. The story is special and the narrative was so very well done.

Levi’s inheritance is a haunted rundown mansion with a view of the York Minster. Once the house is livable Levi realizes he needs help with his ghosts. Enter Blue Billings, a ghost tour host. Blue and Levi embark on a endeavor to cleanse the house.

Blue’s journey to learning the various strengths of his abilities was intertwined with his developing feelings for Levi. Some mystery, some angst (mostly from Blue). Absolutely great characters added so much depth and fun of the story.

As a reader, I have to admit I bought the book and then ignored it for some reason. Wonderful story. Really hope to see more of Blue and Levi.

story, characters, narration

I've loved these books for years, and Joel Leslie's performances are always fantastic. He has a way of bringing to life the characters and differentiating voices so that you can easily follow and believe different people are speaking.

Rosalyn, the heroine of the story!

I'm already anticipating to listen to the next book in the series. Love Levi and Blue

Liked the story loved the narrator

I actually did like the story, and even more so I really enjoyed the narrator and the way he captured the voices.

Another winner for Lily and Joel

This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It was a very interesting and original mystery. I was able to guess who did it but it was still satisfying. Some very hot sexy times. Overall highly recommend it.