Conscious Decisions of the Heart

More Heat Than the Sun, Book 2

De: John Wiltshire

Narrado por: Gary Furlong

Ben Rider and Nikolas Mikkelsen learn that danger comes in all shapes and sizes and often in places you least expect it. Nikolas' dark past calls to him, inexorably dragging him back into its seductive embrace.

While he goes on an errand of mercy to Russia, Ben travels to Denmark to learn Nikolas's language. Convinced Russia's vastness will swallow Nikolas, Ben doesn't see the enemy much closer to home. Thinking he has lost Nikolas, Ben then makes a terrible decision that threatens to destroy everything they have together.

Focused on this very personal horror, bound by a new level of commitment, they have no idea that a greater threat is coming. And when it arrives, it changes everything - even the definition of commitment.

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Engaging storyline

Absolutely enjoyed the 2nd book. The narration was fantastic and the story is brilliant. I am looking forward to book #3 in this series.

Amazing!

One of my favorite books in the series.
Great story telling and the narrator is absolutely perfect!

Absolutely love Gary Furlong

This book was absolutely amazing. Gary brings such depth to these characters written by John Wiltshire and sucked me into their story, bringing them life in a way so few can. Cannot wait to delve into the next book!

Loved it!

I love that I've been truly captivated by the first 3 series thus far. The only issue that bothered me was that fact that Ben was sexually assaulted by Nic in one of the chapters and Ben actually wanted to take all of the blame; I wish Nic would have taken more accountability because he said hurtful things as well.
Amazing author, voice performance and overall story.
Thank you all for sharing your creative talents.

awesome

love Gary, love story, love John ! What's Not to love ? can't wait 3

enjoyed it

John Wiltshire is an unknown author for me. I picked up this series because I was looking for another long series (more than 5 books) revolving around the same characters and something a little "gritty" - it was a bonus that it was narrated by Gary Furlong. My overall comments are reflective of the whole 9 books, because I feel the 9 books are well worth the investment and it's been a very long time since I finished a series and went straight back to the beginning to listen again. 👍👍

Each book has a good pace and builds on events from the previous book as time progresses through the 14 years Ben & Nickolas are together, I was taken on a roller coaster ride of the best parts of an action/adventure movie, ran the full gamut of emotions and while the character development was subtle, it was well written and builds a relationship with a solid foundation that can withstand any force thrown its way.

Despite certain elements of some of the books not being to my liking, I was completely emersed in the stories, entertained from beginning to end and will definitely look for more from this author in the future.

*** My comments contain spoilers ***
📖 Story comment: Conscious Decisions of the Heart: I liked the idea of Ben learning Danish while Nik went to Russia but elements of the plot are a little unrealistic, given the "skills and mental fortitude" both men possess and I'm not sure anyone could experience being swept up in a Tsunami, handcuffed to someone else and not sustain significant injuries to the arm joints. There's also way too much s*x in this book for me, but hey - it's entertainment and I was entertained.

🎧 Narrator comment: I enjoyed Gary Furlong's narration, he suits the characters, has good cadence, inflections and intonations and it's easy to distinguish the characters from each other. Overall an enjoyable performance and he bought the characters of the book to life

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Note to self ... the lack of lube drove me nuts ... 9 books and only one instance of "gun oil" to ease the way?

📌 Where does it fall on my personal scale? 7
• 1 not my thing • 2 didn't like the narration • 3 didn't keep my attention • 4 was good, but once was enough [3⭐] • 5 enjoyed it [4⭐] • 6 will listen again if i'm in the mood for the narrator [4⭐] • 7 goes on the "re-listen" list [4⭐] • 8 kept me up past bed-time [4.5⭐] • 9 recommended to family/friends [4.75⭐] • 10 own it in all formats [5⭐] • 11 keep a copy with me at all times [5⭐]

MOREEEE

This book is just as great as the first book. I could not turn it off. It was twisty and turny and couldn't figure out what was going to happen next. I am in love with this series. Nikolas has really grown on me and I just love Ben. It gets pretty violent so beware it only gets more violent from here. Gary Furlong's voice is just dreamy. LOVE it.

Loving the series - cannot believe I missed it!

These have been on my TBR for a while. So glad I am listening. I’m entranced. Great story and fun interesting characters. This is the type of escape I need right now.

A literary roller coaster of adventures & emotions

I’ve listened to this story multiple times. Start with book one. The couple’s story is deeply complex and with each story in the series a better understanding of the characters is revealed. The stories get better & better.
The author is an incredible story teller!
I don’t think a better narrator could have been chosen. This is a definite 5/5 stars!

I can't get enough

I've listened to this whole series 5 or 6 times now. I can't get enough of Nik and Ben. The way these two get into trouble. Find out more about each other. Its brilliant
One of many thing I love, this author will drop a work,phrase, sentence into the story and will come back up and finish the story in another book.
It fun to catch these see hos they fit into the story

The narrator is incredible. I love everything he does.