Conceited

Crimson Elite, Book 3

By: T. L. Smith

Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Alexander Cendese

Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's Summary

Ariel

I would like to say we were old lovers. That once upon a time he was my everything, and I was his, but that would be a lie. He may have been mine, but I wasn’t his. I was his sister’s annoying little friend who he didn’t even know was in love with him.

Years later, after seeing him again for the first time, nothing has changed. Except now, he notices me, and I will do everything in my power to avoid him. Because Falcon is the most conceited man on this planet, and because when he looks at me with steel eyes, my heart still misses a beat.

Falcon

I get what I want, and I’m never denied anything either. It’s my charm. It’s hard to say no to something you never knew you desired until I’m standing in front of you. That’s not just who I am, it’s what I do. I help men achieve everything they have ever wanted.

Most people would go to great lengths to be near me. Yet, my sweet Ariel, I can’t even get her to stay in the same room as me. Maybe it’s because I told her I would be the best lay of her life - that has to be it - and once I’m finished with her, she’s avoiding being disappointed by every other man for the rest of her life.

It couldn’t possibly be anything else, because let’s face it, I’m perfect.

All audiobooks in the series can be listened to as stand-alone stories.

©2019 T. L. Smith (P)2019 Oh My Audiobooks

Wrong names??

They called Storm from book 2 Selina. Which Selina was the ex girlfriend not the current one. If someone was to read these out of order they’d be so confused. Poor poor editing. Also i went to the kindle version to make sure it wasn’t the narrator but it’s in the book copy too. 😩

Male narrator

The male narrator is horrible. And his female characters narration is just sooo bad. Did not finish. Ava is another narrator who I can barely tolerate most times.

Poor editing

Can't believe this was the same author. Several names from the previous book were wrong. Was there any continuity checking at all. Totally ruined this one.

Not interesting enough to finish

I just couldn't make myself care enough. The whole premise of the storyline and even the series is becoming too implausible. You kill a A-list actor to keep the secret sex club a secret. Yea, not buying it. With all of the members and all of the people that work there, more than 1 person has talked. It can't really remain that secret. And other than the actual names of the members who cares anyway!! Its not the 1st brothel ever.

And this couple!! Could they be anymore shallow?!! He is the epitome of conceited (hence the title) but I was hoping he would be given some depth of character at some point. Nope. Just self-centered because he can be. And his lack of respect for women is so not in keeping w/his relationship w/his mother & sister that it makes no sense. Characters have to have a reason for developing the personalities that they have. IRL we may not know but in my stories I need to know these reasons. The female lead is just as juvenile as she was w/her initial crush at 16yo. The decade long vendetta that she has for him is just dumb, mad b/c a grown man wouldn't take advantage of a drunk teen. Too dumb for words. And when they do finally get together she flies off b/c of an off-hand comment. You can't use your words and you're supposed to be a writer.

I tried several times to finish but I just didn't care enough. They eventually get together and live HEA. I'm good.

young stupid love, touch of drama

The start was great, but then the crazy voice of the Falcon doing the female voice and vice versa was super irritating, the author needs to stop that, and stupid girl reactions over nothing. I'm a woman, as a young girl I never jump to the worst thought at everything my love said, like Raven does, author got lazy, towards ending could have been better. Yes some women over think things, but once in love most girls are blind as bats and listen to their love. Hey author call me I help, B better. enjoyed half, reading want book to be worth credit or money spent not irritated.

Overall good story

I have enjoyed all 3 books of the series thus far. This one was good, but not my favorite. Their story was complicated, but the sudden HEA left a little to be desired.

ALEXANDER CENDESE IS A TERRIBLE NARRATOR!

Alexander Cendese is the worst narrator! OMG..I was so upset. So hard to get through. His narration is so annoying. It's not natural...doesn't flow at all. He's trying too hard and is way too over dramatic. I can't...Ughhhh
At least this time it's only 1 book. Had to get through 3 books in the Steel brothers saga series. THE WORST!

Cute story.

The story is was cute, not my favorite of the series though. I do have to call out, as others have, the major mistake of using the wrong name for Echo’s girlfriend from the second book, calling her the name of his ex. Confusing and a bit annoying.

not hating on the author

I love these stories I really do but the female character in this story is a judgmental b****. I am so mad at the female character in this story. she keeps saying I forgive him but she has nothing to forgive him for. he did nothing wrong and I can't stand this chick. this series is amazing and I don't have any complaints about the author or her writing style this is just my opinion about the story.

Took a turn wasn't expecting in this series

Took a turn wasn't expecting in this book series, but I won't spoil that if you are reading in order. I will bring up the fact that there was a major faux pas in Chap 11, I think, where Storm was confused for Selina, using Salina name but describing Storm and Echo...not Salina but then rights the ship like in-flight with correct name...ummm ok? WTF happened there and I want to read the written book to see if it was a mistake just in the audio or if the author and editors completely fubarred that section? Besides that, I am addicted to this overall storyline and want to see how things end with Darby. Falcon is done and now for the ending.