My Accidental First Date

Raised by Wolves, Book 1

By: Casey Morales

Narrated by: Jon Curtis

Length: 1 hr and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Did you know that one date can change everything?

I’m not talking about the Disney fairy tale date where bunnies fly out your ass and butterflies break into song. I’m talking about a date where you don’t even know you’re on a date until the guy kisses you.

Did I mention I thought I was straight back then? And that I had no clue he was gay? How was I ever that clueless. OMG! I nearly passed out. I mean, after we got naked and . . . Over the next few years, my whole world changed. I went from never-do-anything-wrong preacher’s kid to a wild child sowing his oats.

Man, I loved oats . . . or men . . . if men were oats.This series is my story. You might find it hard to believe, but it’s all true. It’s also hilarious and heartwarming and sad (but only in spots) and uplifting . . . Did I mention funny? It’s really funny.You’re going to laugh your hiney off!

©2021 Casey Morales (P)2022 Casey Morales

Sensitive and relatable

Well written with humor and sensitivity. Very vanilla, but ethereal and creative with respect to the back story and morality which is so often forgotten in mm romance.

loved it

This is a really cute short story about coming out to one's self. It was full of humour and references to the 90's, which I loved.
I would have loved to read more of how the story develops from here on.
The narrator did an great job brining the character to life.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Well written interesting story

I'm not sure I can pin point why I loved this so much, but it was a mixture of the fluffy not too serious story with an intelligent thought provoking message that was so well written it kept me engaged the whole time. Yes, it was short and wasn't your typical HEA romance but it also didn't end sadly, but rather with a few things to think about for someone on the outside of the community looking in. I identified with the MC quite a bit even as a het female just because I grew up in such an ultra religious household with nothing but "good Christian" friends, classmates, and neighbors. Please, keep the stories coming. Can't wait for the next one.

This was so good!!

Such a cute story. It was very honest and funny. It made me want to listen to the rest of the series for sure. I’m on my way to grab the next one!

Fell short

The name caught my attention, thinking how does anyone accidentally have a first date? And I'm still trying to figure out where exactly the “date” happened. Besides this, It was a cute novella with some educational opportunities thrown into the air. I am intrigued enough to continue the series, maybe he will grow up and not be so naive.

Now, this was my first experience with Jon Curtis, and I need to know if he speaks in the same fashion in every book, because honestly, the tone was annoying and reminded me of my 12-year-old niece. He was able to articulate between the characters, but that drawl….my teeth were grinding.

Short and sweet

This is a quick little listen filled with humor and an incredibly likable and believeable MC. Narration started a little rocky for me but it smiths out and I really enjoyed this story.

Good

This was a cute story that I'd read a year go with a premise interesting enough that I had to pick it up, because how does one go on a date with someone accidentally and not realize it? There were so many ways it could go and I had to know. I'd really enjoyed it. So I was looking forward to the opportunity to listen to it on audiobook.

It was narrated by Jon Curtis. I must admit, I wasn't crazy about it. He had good pitch and enunciated well. There was just something about the tone that bothered me. It sounded almost like the one comic relief character of a friend group who spoke in a way that almost had a goofy edge to it without sounding too over-the-top; just a hint past normal. But it irked me and distracted me every time I heard it.

Since this is the first I've listened to from this narrator, I listened to some samples of his narration in several other books, and he sounded normal. That tone wasn't there. My guess is maybe he was purposely trying to portray a somewhat awkward 22-year-old. Though that tone was also in the inner monologue, not just spoken dialogue. A shame because I would have enjoyed it more otherwise.

Overall: 3 stars
Performance: 3 stars
Story: 3 stars