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Apple Boy
- The Quiet Work, Book 1
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A new LGBT fantasy series from award-winning author Isobel Starling
A lost lordling, a farm boy, and a tale of mystery, magic, and murder!
After a traumatic event, Winter Aeling finds himself destitute and penniless in the backwater town of Mallowick. He needs to travel to the city of Serein and impart grave news that will bring war to the Empire, but without a horse, money, and with not a soul willing to help him, he has no choice but to line up with the common folk seeking paid work on the harvest.
As wagons roll into the market square and farmers choose day laborers, Winter is singled out for abuse by a brute of a farmer. The only man who stands up for him is the farmer's beguiling son, Adam, and on locking eyes with the swarthy young man Winter feels the immediate spark of attraction.
Winter soon realizes there is a reason he has been drawn to Blackdown Farm. The farmer possesses a precious item that was stolen long ago from Winter’s family, and he determines to retrieve it. He also cannot take his eyes off Adam, and as the young man opens up Winter can’t help wondering if Adam is just kind or his kind!
FYI - Apple Boy has an M/M couple, graphic gay sexual activity, and a cliffhanger ending.
*The next book in the series, Dark Harvest (The Quiet Work, Book 2), is coming soon!*
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- Nancy
- 05-25-19
Starling and Furlong - a winning team!
Apple Boy drew me in from the get-go. I love fantasy books and am always on the lookout for ones with LGBT characters who don't get the thin end of the wedge. The MC's in this book are Winter, a lordling who has fallen on hard times, and Adam a farm boy who is integral to Winter's well being in ways he is yet to discover.
The story romps along at a good pace with exceptional narration by Gary Furlong, who gives each character a unique voice. Is there no accent this man cannot do? I was particularly taken by the characters of Mr. Percheval and Mr. Wrenfrey who I found unique and hilarious.
The romance is nicely balanced with a story of political intrigue, mystery, and murder. The story is far bigger than this single book and we are left on a cliffhanger- but not a bad one. I am desperate for book 2, which is how it should be when a story is THIS well written and narrated.
I thoroughly recommend this book to those listeners who love LGBT Fantasy and M/M romance.
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- Cyle Johnson
- 06-14-22
Great book
BUT where is book 2?? It’s coming in two years. I need to read it now!
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- Kara Miller
- 08-26-21
So good
I love this book. The fantasy is laid out fairly well and the characters are developed very nicely. I love the two main characters relationship and the nice little surprise at the end. Enthralled immediately and the narrator is fantastic.
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- Lady Di
- 10-16-20
Perfect duo Starling and Furlong
What an awesome book. It’s starts out like a coming of age young man to young man love. Then the blossoming of winters 20th year changes his and Adams life. Gary Furlong is an awesome narrator/actor/linguistic. I really enjoyed the whole story and waiting for the next chapter to find what happens to our two lovely boys/men. The only part was during the counsel meeting it became long winded and in my opinion boring however we must know of the past to move forward. I highly recommend this book. Buy it and enjoy.
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- Bookoutbelow
- 05-12-20
Perfect in every way.
Absolutely amazing!! First thing, I swear every book I listen to narrated by Gary Furlong sounds like it’s narrated by a different person just perfect for that story. I don’t know how he does it, but he’s so talented that he can always make his voice just fit a character absolutely perfectly. Now, as for the actual story, I am completely blown away. This was a wild ride from beginning to end, and I for one was so glad to be on it. Our two hapless MCs know absolutely nothing about magic so we get to learn right there with them; which often times leads to way too wordy explanations or sloppy word building, but here it is done so perfectly you feel like you’re on this adventure too. And the romance is so right, kinda slow burn, definitely steamy, and definitely heartfelt. There’s a very firm HFN (these two aren’t going anywhere without each other), and I will just be over here dying until we get the next story.
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- Kindle Customer
- 05-12-20
Such an adventure
`I like this adventure book, colorful characters, twists and turns and magic!
the narrator did the book justice and I look forward to reading second book.
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- Michelle
- 04-27-20
Loved it! Can’t wait for book 2!!
“This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.”
I’ve had this one for a while and kept waiting, hoping the second book would be available to start as soon as I finished this one. However, that was not the case and I didn’t want to wait any longer. I really like Isobel Starling’s books especially paired with Gary Furlong.
I’ll be anxiously awaiting book 2! Definitely worth a credit if you like magic mixed with your mystery! Don’t pass it up!!
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- Andie Lawless
- 02-23-20
Interesting start
Let me start off by saying I loved these characters and I enjoyed this book a great deal. Gary Furlong delivered an amazing performance—his accents are perfect, and his ability to give characters such distinct voices always makes the audiobooks he narrates so easy to understand and enjoyable.
The story itself had a lot of potential. I feel like Starling went fairly heavy on the world building to the detriment of the plot, but if you're the kind of person who lives for the details of fantasy worlds then this is right up your alley.
The relationship development between Winter & Adam was excellent, and the overall story was interesting if a bit confusing at times. All in all, I liked this book and I'm interested to see where the story goes from here.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-20-19
This wasn't for me
A complimentary audio was provided in exchange for an honest review.
I am a fan of Isobel Starling and Gary Furlong. I wish I could say I enjoyed this story as much as others. For me the story was slow and I struggled to continue listening. Based on all the other reviews I think this is the case of me and not the book. I wasn't able to connect.
When I did find a rhythm at times, I could see the how the overall plot is a good one. That's why I selected this story. You can't love them all though, sigh. You know what the story is about from the blurb and for me to go into details about why this story didn't work for me would give away plot points. 2 stars
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- guy
- 09-17-19
Charming, magical, romantic tale
I enjoyed the audiobook: Apple Boy, Isobel Staling’s fantasy tale of magic and gay romance. I found her writing and characters engaging, the story well paced, as was the excellent narration of Gary Furlong.
I am generally not a fan of fantasy, however, this book did draw me into the its fantastic Empire.
The hero, Winter Aelings character was fun, carrying on his upperclass entitlement even in his fall from grace at the story start. However, he is well balanced by the handsome country lad Adam - whose down to earth attitude and virginal charm are a good match for Winter’s boyish naughtiness.
Among the myriad of colorful charters you meet in this adventure, I particularly enjoyed the elderly love-bird lawyers who appear later in the tale. The magic that happens resulting from the chemistry of the two young men is exciting in more ways than one.
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- Thing
- 03-08-20
Brilliant performance
Furlong isn't a reader, he is a character actor! Seriously brilliant.
I love Starling's use of language but I kept zoning out with the abundant descriptions of clothing. The story itself tended to lull in the middle, but the beginning and end carried it through. The use of apple analogies was almost like a game, but not overused to the point of annoyance. The author pulled it out every now and again just to refresh the memory.
I'd recommend giving this a listen!
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- Tyler88
- 09-29-19
Brilliant
Well what can I say? Wow.
I was thoroughly impressed with this audiobook. I admit I was a bit skeptical when I first started - I'd thought about getting this book previously as it has been recommended to me, but I wasn't sure the story would be for me so I hadn't taken the plunge.
In the end, I received this audiobook for free in return for an honest review - it was a pleasure to do so!
I was new to both the author and narrator and I'll be back for both! A few minutes in and I was hooked, and listened for hours at a time. Isobel Starling's story is fantastic. So imaginative, complex, and full of twists - it really had me guessing.
There's mystery, intrigue, medium angst, and quite a bit of sexual tension between the two m/c (but not much actual sex). Gary Furlong narrates wonderfully. The characters' emotions are brought out perfectly, and his accents are completely devine! I LOVE it when Adam says "Gods, Winter" - gives me shivers :)
Although book one of a series, and despite setting up book two nicely at the end, there isn't a cliffhanger and the story rounds off nicely. I really appreciate this in a book - I can't stand a cliffhanger! I still want to hear book two though - I'll certainly be getting it in the near future.
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- Helen
- 09-08-19
good book
A lost lordling, a farm boy, and a tale of mystery, magic, and murder!
After a traumatic event, Winter Aeling finds himself destitute and penniless in the backwater town of Mallowick
its a good book
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- Scotty
- 06-08-19
Depth, Intrigue, and one hot-as-hell Apple Boy
Wow. I can't believe it's over. Get me book 2, stat!
At first, I wasn't sure about this book, as I'm not a fan of historical romances, and hadn't realised that this was a fantasy, plus Win seemed a bit odd to start with. But as he and Adam started to bond, their connection came alive.
The suspense as they made their journey had me hanging on every word for snippets of information on Win's past. Once they got to Serein, the possibilities exploded, and the ramifications of their magic became clear.
You know it's a good book when you actually groan out loud at the word 'epilogue'...
P.S. Adam's accent! 😍
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- Emma Burbidge
- 05-20-19
Sweet apples? Fruitilicious magic
Gary Furlong is a new to me narrator and Isobel Starling is a new to me author, but I thought that Gary does a wonderful job of capturing the smooth, cultured voice of the lost lordling Winter Aeling, the broader coarser tones of Apple Boy Adam, and his brute of a father the farmer of Blackdown Farm, as well as a myriad of voices for various secondary characters.
Isobel crafts a beguiling tale of Winter who has encountered misfortune in his travels, but who sees Adam's worth as soon as they meet. I loved taking the journey with them as they start to fall for each other, make their escape from under the brutish thumb of Adam's father, find their way to Saerin and the magic that comes to surround and live within them along the way.
A magical encounter...highly recommended. I look forward to see what happens next for them as they come into their own.
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- KR Phoenix @ Books, Tattoos and Tea
- 05-20-19
So good!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 stars
🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: 3.5
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 Narration: 5
So good!
This story is a mysterious adventure into a new world of magic, mages, mysteries, and murder. It has a unique historical undertone that makes it that much more enjoyable as you follow Winter and Adam, as they discover the truth of the world they live in and the special connection they share.
The book does end on a cliffhanger that’ll leave you dying for more but the story itself is a thrilling adventure I couldn’t put down!! I loved the attention to detail, here and there and the world Isobel has created is incredible. I love a good mystery and this has that in the bag! I look forward to the next book and can’t wait to see were Isobel will take us next!
I thought the connection between Winter and Adam was wonderful. They are drawn together and while there are situations beyond their control I found their connection very organic and their chemistry electric. I love the historical undertones were some town forbid Winter and Adam’s connection and that adds to the thriller and mystery of their bond and the magic they spark together.
A great creation by Isobel and I highly recommend giving it a listen. Gary does a fantastic job, gives each character a voice and draws you into the mystery and adventure! 5 stars from me!!!
Thanks for reading!
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- Celpompom
- 05-17-19
amazing new world
this book was quite amazing. The world building was very very interesting and the story compelling.
I loved Win and Adam. They were so different, but so similar in the ways that count. I love how the story gets deeper and darkens as we go and follow them on their journey.
I loved how they grew with each other.
I really loved the narration, Gary Furlong was able to make such great and different voices. Very good as well.
Looking forward to the next book
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- headinabook
- 05-17-19
Good story
This is set in a rich world, that is very cleverly done with and it is a complicated, overarching storyline that takes place over three books.
Book one is all about Winter and Adam, it is full of mystery and magic.
I haven’t read the book but I will do now and have Gary Furlong’s dulcet tones in my ear. Ends with a slight cliffhanger so I am now looking forward to book 2.
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- Pixiebell
- 05-09-19
Enjoyable fantasy/fairy tale
Enter a beautifully crafted fantasy where a down on his luck young aristocrat called Winter Aeling (Win) meets up with Adam, a handsome farmers son, who helps him in his time of need and joins him on his adventure.
Isobel Starling has really impressed me with her impressive world building, attention to detail, well developed characters and exciting plot.
There are bad guys, one being a nasty cruel farmer (Adams father), magic, talking parrots and of course love ❤️ what more could you ask for?
Gary Furlong did and exceptional job narrating and his upper class English accent for Win was the best I have ever heard in an audiobook. I'm English by the way 😉