Benched

Minnesota Caribou, Book 1

By: Colleen Charles

Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Teddy Hamilton

Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

She's my friend's little sister. But I've ached for her for years...and I won't be denied.

What does the star center for the Minnesota Caribou professional hockey team do in the face of the ultimate betrayal?

Right, I've sworn off women because I caught my fiancee with my brother. Now, they're both dead to me. They represent an ache so deep, I might never recover.

I've never known a goal I couldn't score - or a girl I couldn't score with. Until I see her curled up in a sexy ball in my hospital room.

She's off-limits. Julia Wales is lush, smart, more determined than I am, and 100 percent taboo. For the first time in my life, I want someone I can't have. She's the successful business owner who obeys every rule. I'm the guy who breaks them.

Not since my injury have I shown a woman my scars. Until now...and there's no going back.

Contains mature themes.

©2016 Colleen Charles (P)2020 Tantor

Story is confusing. Warning Spoilers

There are several parts to this story that are confusing and simply don't make sense. How does a picture of a predator standing behind the victim proof the victim made up the story? How does someone still wanting to be with you AFTER you tell them you don't want them and you believe the lies about them equal that person giving up on you?
The narration was good for both the male and female parts. The concept of the story was good but there were too many things that weren't consistent and didn't add up. I think this book could have been great with some heavy handed editing to tighten up the details.

Loved

I have been so fortunate lately, to listen to some amazing stories this one just suddenly popped up and I had not seen it before. I’m so glad it did because I enjoyed this book so much. CJ bloom is awesome Teddy Hamilton is absolutely my favorite male narrator. And I got to be honest when I saw that he was going to narrate that just kind of sealed the deal.

Too much drama for me

The ridiculousness of the ex-wife was too much for me, there just wasn’t enough relief from the FMC & MMC interactions. DNF at 60%

So much potential

Honestly, I only started listening to this book because of Teddy. That man could read me a grocery list and I’d melt into a puddle 😂. However, the overall story was not great. It was very much like an x-rated “teen style” book. I got halfway through and I couldn’t take it anymore. It’s a DNF for sure.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

I love these Narrators

This book reminded me of a Lifetime movie it was just ok. I do love both the male and female narrators.

A Hat Trick!

This is the first time I’ve read or listened to a book from this author. For the most part, I was entertained. I love hockey, and lived in Minnesota when I was younger, so I was able to actually picture the places mentioned in the book.

I really liked the two main characters of the book, Adam and Julia. I thought that Teddy Hamilton in CJ Bloom did a good job bringing those characters to life. They were a few places where I thought CJ got a little screechy.

The character that I loved the most was the best friend, Sue Ann. Everyone should have a friend like her. There a couple of people in the book who you would love to hate, but they get what’s coming to them.

Cute Story

Overuse of misunderstandings to advance storyline.
too many times where the FMC especially jumped to conclusions instead of asking questions when presented with conflict / tough situation. I know it's just a fluffy romance, but that's a pet perve for me and it makes it impossible to like the characters when it happens repeatedly.
Still a cute story.
*Spoiler*
And I'm happy the bad guy got arrested finally.

Narrators are great storyline is lacking

The orchestrated conflict in the story makes the female main character seem so naive and stupid.

Loved it!!

I loved reading the book version of Benched and absolutely adored this audio! Ms. Charles' words put to narration is an absolute joy and pure pleasure to listen to. I laughed, cheered, and gasped out loud several times. Lol!! Download Benched and enjoy it yourself!