Diamond in the Rough

Four Kings Security, Book 4

De: Charlie Cochet

Narrado por: Greg Boudreaux

When the cards are stacked against you, the Kings will even the odds.

For Ward “King” Kingston the role of protector, forged by fire and tragedy, is one he takes seriously. When King is asked to safeguard the son of a four-star general and friend, he is pulled back into the world of government black ops on a mission that raises painful memories from his past. The moment King meets Leo, amid the chaos of a lockdown at a secret black site, it’s clear he’s never faced a challenge like this - one that will test his unwavering sense of control.

Leopold de Loughrey is a misunderstood genius whose anxiety and insecurities are sent into overdrive when he is forcefully recruited to work on a top-secret project. Terrified of what his role as "invaluable asset" means, Leo’s stress leads to disappearances, arguments, and blowups that threaten the project and Leo’s future. King’s arrival is a calm in the storm for Leo and his frenetic thoughts.

King and Leo couldn’t be more different, yet as they navigate the dangers of a secret multi-agency operation and face unknown threats, their differences could be what saves them. Neither man believes a happily ever after is in the cards, but their hearts might just prove them wrong...if they can survive a deadly betrayal.

©2019 Charlie Cochet (P)2019 Charlie Cochet

breathtaking

absolutely amazing. I love it so much that it's soooo hard to put into word's. I LOVE THIS BOOK AND I LOVE KING AHHH. Thank you Charlie for the AMAZING story AND thank you Gregg for bringing this story to life.😍

I don't usually do this but...

I don't even know where to begin. I don't really leave reviews in general, because I feel awkward. I especially don't leave reviews that involve my secret gay romance novel obsession. But here I am! Why, you may ask? Because this series is really, truly wonderful and Charlie Cochet is a fantasticly creative writer. This book in particular, Leo and King, well...they just stole my heart. Leo was written so wonderfully and they each felt tangible they were so well developed. I adore them. i would sell a kidney to get more of them.

And then you have Greg Boudreaux, genius that he is. The Ray Porter of gay romance novels (also, the guy under the mask reads some other great novels, too so check him out!). Every character gets a unique voice that is all their own and that voice remains theirs in every single book in the series. He brings not only each character to life but the entire story, as well. Honestly, I only even picked up the first book because I wanted to read more narrated by him. Actually, most of my library is full of books I chose because or him. And he never disappoints!

King and Leo

Omg I loved this one soooooooooooo much!!! I laughed, i got teary eyed and it was so so hot!! I am so happy I found this series and this author as well as Greg!! I will definitely be re listening to this series!!

King finally gets his man!

King is the tough and haunted leader of Four Kings Security, the man others rush to follow, who keeps fighting through horrible odds, who would do anything for his friends, and who never laughs. When he does a favor for the general he trusts and respects, he meets the general's son Leo, and King's world changes forever.
I love King, and his reactions to nerdy, brilliant, adorable Leo are priceless. Leo doesn't see the man who never laughs, because with Leo, King can't help but laugh. He also can't help but fall in love.
This book is full of action, humor, heartache, and so much love. All the men from Four Kings and their partners are here, and the way they bring Leo into their fold is wonderful. Great narration only enhances the story. This is the pairing of an author and narrator I love, and I recommend this book (and the series) with no reservations.

Definitely a must listen!

I truly enjoyed this book! King and Leo are the cutest! They truly are the epitome of opposites attract. I enjoyed the narration from beginning to end! Highly recommend it!

Worth the wait

I wanted King's story so much and this was so much more than i expected and Leo, Leo is everything! Narration is spot on! Overall a great listen.

Delightful and surprisingly sweet romance

Don’t get me wrong, it’s more than sweet. It’s sexy and hot as well. But it’s that sweet, warm, slow-building attraction between Leopold de Loughrey and Ward "King" Kingston that makes this story stand out for me in the series. I love that King is so very different with Leo than we have seen him before with his family. Who he is with Leo is who he is with those he loves, with the addition of that whole other level of sensuality and passion that makes him more than just a charismatic and caring leader. And that’s what I look for in a romance where there’s more going on than two people falling in love.

I just love these men...Leo is the lion he’s always been, coming into his own with King, and King is the teddy bear that Leo evokes. There’s nothing soft about King except with Leo, and there’s nothing hard about Leo except when it concerns King. And the transformation that their love causes is beautiful!

Which brings me to the other reason I love this story. I really enjoy romantic suspense, and given all that happens in this story with Leo’s covert work for the government and King providing security, I’d say the writer got the suspense down pat. What I appreciate though is that, for me, the suspense doesn’t overshadow the romance. I read and enjoyed this for the love story. Everything else is icing.

Although I had already read this novel, it was lovely to hear it performed and nothing changed for me. I enjoyed it as well as when I read it for myself.

Grounding Him

When the leader of the group is asked to do favor to the man he respects most, how could he refuse.
He was not prepared for the anxious genius given into his care.

This one is the best in the series for me. It had humor, marvel references, snacks and past book characters.
We get to see both characters develop really well as we see a tender side to King as he helps Leo grow into the man he was meant to be.

The narration was fantastic and each character was authentic. Accents were true to their origin and characterization was true to each characters voice from the first book.

A perfect conclusion to the series.

I loved everything about this book. Red finally finding his HEA with an unexpectedly perfect partner made for a superb conclusion. There’s plenty of action and twists along the way to keep the reader riveted, as is usual with a Charlie Cochet action novel.
Greg Boudreaux really is a master at voice acting. His accents and characterisations were utterly flawless. Under either of his pseudonyms Greg is one of the best in the world of narration.

Entertaining

I enjoyed the premise and Greg did his usual excellent job. I took a point off for some misused words and pronouns. Her was used instead of him a few times.