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Publisher's Summary
Henry Appleby has an appetite for life. As a recent high school graduate and the son of a wealthy family in one of Chicago's affluent North Shore suburbs, his life is laid out for him. Unfortunately, though, he's being forced to follow in the footsteps of his successful attorney father instead of living his dream of being a chef. When an opportunity comes his way to work in a real kitchen the summer after graduation, at a little Italian joint called Fiorello's, Henry jumps at the chance, putting his future in jeopardy.
Years ago, life was a plentiful buffet for Vito Carelli. But a tragic turn of events now keeps the young chef at Fiorello's quiet and secretive, preferring to let his amazing Italian peasant cuisine do his talking. When the two cooks meet over an open flame, sparks fly. Both need a taste of something more - something real, something true - to separate the good from the bad and find the love - and the hope - that just might be their salvation.
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- Harmony33
- 03-03-16
Warm and Wonderful.
This is a gorgeous little gem of an audiobook. And the performance gave it a very cinematic feel... i could really imagine it at as a movie in my mind. Silver spoon raised Henry loves to cook and is torn between taking the law firm internship set up by his father or a dishwashing gig at a homey Italian restaurant. The chef, Vito, happens to be a brooding, mysterious hunk of Italian hotness (with a crazy sexy accent) who keeps Henry at a distance. There is a lot simmering beneath the surface and Reed does an amazing job developing the relationship and the damaged personalities of both lead characters. You find yourself rooting so much for these too and really invested. It's a beautiful story - and I loved how the story developed to make this relationship something much deeper than just two hot dudes hooking up.
Leslie's performance, as usual, is excellent. His characterization as Vito is wonderful and handles the dialect beautifully - earthy and so sexy. I loved the matriarchs in the story - Vito's mom, the restaurant owner and Henry's housekeeper.
I'm certainly going to look out for more from Reed... this was a fabulous story and a great performance.
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- Belen
- 03-04-16
The narration is well done & the writing lovely
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Henry Appleby is eighteen and basically has his life laid out for him: he'll intern at his father's Chicago law firm, go to NYU in the fall, and eventually become a lawyer just like his father. However, Henry doesn't want that life. He dreams of being a chef, and is at his happiest around food. While struggling with the possibility of disappointing his parent's expectations, he's also dealing with the betrayal of a friend, and finding out his parent's are fallible as well.
Vito Carelli lost everything one night over a year ago. He draws his grief around himself like a cloak and keeps everyone at arms length. He lives for three things, his mother, his two beloved dogs, and his job as Executive Chef at Fiorello's.
When Henry takes a summer job working as a dishwasher/busboy and sometimes sous chef at Fiorello's, it's not just his resemblance to Vito's lost love, but his persistent pursuit that begin to melt away the ice around Vito's heart.
There were two things I loved about the story: first, is the vivid imagery Reed uses in creating this world. Chicago is like another character, and the food is so lovingly detailed that I was hungry through most of Joel Leslie's narration. Which brings me to the second thing I loved, which is Leslie's narration. He drew me in and kept me captivated. I could practically smell the foods, or feel the 'L' train rumbling.
As for the story itself, I was confused as to whether it was a new adult contemporary novel or a romance. From the blurb I thought it was a romance, but it doesn't play out that way for more than 78% of the story. Then, in the end, it's a rushed romance that felt inauthentic and not organic to the story that was being told.
Also, the story contains two things that generally annoy me. First, when there's a, to me, unnecessary build up of a "terrible thing from the past" that's alluded to over and over again, without letting the reader in on it until late in the story. That just drives me nuts. Second, when the "romance" comes out of left field with no previous groundwork built.
In this case Henry has some trouble with boundaries, following Vito home, standing outside his apartment for hours, snooping in the apartment once he's invited in, stripping naked and getting into Vito's bed uninvited...they were troubling things to me that are glossed over in the story. There's also a lot of telling, and almost lyrically so, but not so much with the showing. The two men barely have a few conversations before suddenly they're moving towards a relationship. It was jarring for me, and I didn't believe the romance that did suddenly pop up only in the final chapters and weak epilogue with a nebulous HFN.
All in all, the writing is lovely, with wonderful descriptions of places, and people, and food. The narration is well done, with great character voices and accents. However, the romance of the story left me cold and disappointed.
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- Riva
- 03-13-16
Great performance; OK story
This was another great performance by Joel Leslie. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the story. This book started out great. Henry is a rich 18 year olf kid from the North Shore of Chicago. He has a desire to cook food, but that does not mesh with his father's expectations. So he secretly applies for a job at Fiorello's as a dishwasher. Vito is the executive chef at the restaurant and has closed himself off to love due to the loss of his family. As the story progresses there is much family drama on Henry's side that cumulates in secrets being revealed and Henry suffering the consequences. Meanwhile, Vito is fighting his attraction to Henry and coming to grips with his grief. So on the surface that is all good. My issue had to do with the development of the relationship between Henry and Vito. It mainly manifested itself with Henry doing stupid, stalker stuff and Vito running hot and cold and acting like a dick to Henry. The result was, I didn't really like either of them. What finally secured the three star rating was that the HFN ending was in the epilogue and all the conflicts were addressed in a few sentences at the end. That just felt rushed and way too simple for the complex situations the MCs were dealing with.
The only saving grace was Joel Leslie's performance. He does a great range of voices, along with a great Italian accent. His pacing is spot on and he conveys the emotions of the story really well. That said, I don't think this story really did justice to his performance. Even though the story is told from both MCs POV, there is not much dialogue. There is a lot of "telling" of the story and not much experiencing the story from the MCs POV.
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- Rachael
- 04-01-16
Great story about dealing with pain
I have to say that I really enjoyed this book, but I'm not surprised because I have enjoyed every Rick Reed story I've gotten my hands on. He just has such a way with words that it really is special.
There is some angst in this story as both our main men are dealing with a great deal of baggage. Vito has loved and lost.. and that pain is still very real and haunting while Henry is young and still learning who he is. We see him go through his first heartbreak and then some family crisis moments that are really hard for him to deal with. However, the pain within is what draws the men together and what also make this a good story.
Vito's story broke my heart and it made me happy to follow along as he works through it. While I felt for Henry and all that he was dealing with, I got annoyed with his childish look on things at times. But, in the end, I really liked both main characters and the story as a whole.
The narrator did a great job, especially bouncing between Vito's accent and other non-accented narration. It was an added extra that was really neat to have in the book and emphasized Vito's heritage.
Overall, a great story, a great audiobook.
I received a free copy of this book to read for Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.
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- Kenny
- 03-20-16
I felt the store was incomplete
First I think the writing was great, and I love how the author really lets you get to know the two individual character. With that being said I think that's where the author got lost. The majority of the book was about getting to know the characters individually then right at the last minute he wrapped it up they got together and It was over. Their was no romance, there was no courtship, there is nothing about the kid learning to cook. Seriously you go through the whole book then right at the very end the author pretty much says four months later everything just works it would make more sense if you left it on the cliffhanger and then there was a book two which would've been great.
If it wasn't for the narrator I don't know if I would like this book, but then again it was good all way up to the end and how the author wrote the last two chapters it kind of ruined the whole book for me I didn't ever feel that connection because he didn't give me at
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- By Chicago Reader on 10-09-21
By: Felice Stevens
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My Year Abroad
- A Novel
- By: Chang-rae Lee
- Narrated by: Lawrence Kao
- Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Tiller is an average American college student with a good heart but minimal aspirations. Pong Lou is a larger-than-life, wildly creative Chinese American entrepreneur who sees something intriguing in Tiller beyond his bored exterior and takes him under his wing. When Pong brings him along on a boisterous trip across Asia, Tiller is catapulted from ordinary young man to talented protégé, and pulled into a series of ever more extreme and eye-opening experiences that transform his view of the world, of Pong, and of himself.
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Worst narration ever
- By Unhappy Sirius Camper on 02-07-21
By: Chang-rae Lee
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Valor: The Complete Duology
- By: Keira Andrews
- Narrated by: Iggy Toma
- Length: 18 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Valor on the Move: Growing up gay in the White House hasn't been easy for Rafael Castillo. But once his family's out of the spotlight, he can be honest with his conservative parents about his sexuality and his dream of being a chef. It's definitely not part of Rafa's plan to get a new Secret Service agent who's a walking wet dream. Test of Valor: With his father no longer president, Rafa Castillo can finally be with ex-Secret Service agent Shane Kendrick. Eager to get away from the questions and judgement, Rafa and Shane are building a new life together in Australia.
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Fantastic deal on great books
- By Rellim on 07-04-21
By: Keira Andrews
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Raining Men
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: John Solo
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Guided by a sexy therapist, a Sex Addicts Anonymous group, a well-endowed Chihuahua named Johnny Wadd, and Bobby's own cache of memories, Bobby takes a spiritual, sexual, and emotional journey to discover that life's most satisfactory love connections lie in quality, not quantity. And when he's ready to love not only himself but someone else, sex and love fit, at last, into one perfect package.
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Man Whore seeking redemption!
- By Kindle Customer on 03-31-15
By: Rick R. Reed
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Under the Boardwalk
- By: Felice Stevens
- Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Beneath the famous Brooklyn landmark, love is hidden but not denied: All his life, Alexi Kharpov has dreamed of traveling to exciting places instead of working at his family’s frozen custard stand on the famous Coney Island boardwalk. Every year is the same until a gorgeous man picks a spot in front of his stand to sing, captivating him with his beautiful voice. After two summers of listening, it might finally be time for him to cross that boardwalk and take a chance.
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Heart-melting romance
- By Momma Becky on 03-15-18
By: Felice Stevens
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Big Love
- By: Rick R. Reed
- Narrated by: Michael Pauley
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Teacher Dane Bernard is a gentle giant, loved by all at Summitville High School. He has a beautiful wife and two kids. But Dane has a secret, one he expects to keep hidden for the rest of his life - he's gay. But when he loses his wife, Dane finally confronts his attraction to men. And a new teacher, Seth Wolcott, immediately catches his eye. Seth himself is starting over, licking his wounds from a breakup. Seth doesn't want another relationship, but when he spies Dane his attraction is immediate and electric.
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There is so much good in this book
- By Lifesavr on 09-16-20
By: Rick R. Reed
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The List
- Second Chances, Book 1
- By: Felice Stevens
- Narrated by: Denis Lambert
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Elliot Hansen never falls in love with the right guy, so his friends have decided to take that over. Meet Elliot's perfect man: 1. Those abs. 2. That V. But a boyfriend should be more than the sum of his parts. Shouldn't he? Elliot's not so sure once sexy NYPD Detective Win Rogers bursts into his bedroom to apprehend a criminal. A new series with a touch of angst and a whole lot of swoon.
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Sweet story…hard to get through
- By Chicago Reader on 10-09-21
By: Felice Stevens
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My Year Abroad
- A Novel
- By: Chang-rae Lee
- Narrated by: Lawrence Kao
- Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Tiller is an average American college student with a good heart but minimal aspirations. Pong Lou is a larger-than-life, wildly creative Chinese American entrepreneur who sees something intriguing in Tiller beyond his bored exterior and takes him under his wing. When Pong brings him along on a boisterous trip across Asia, Tiller is catapulted from ordinary young man to talented protégé, and pulled into a series of ever more extreme and eye-opening experiences that transform his view of the world, of Pong, and of himself.
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Worst narration ever
- By Unhappy Sirius Camper on 02-07-21
By: Chang-rae Lee
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Valor: The Complete Duology
- By: Keira Andrews
- Narrated by: Iggy Toma
- Length: 18 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Valor on the Move: Growing up gay in the White House hasn't been easy for Rafael Castillo. But once his family's out of the spotlight, he can be honest with his conservative parents about his sexuality and his dream of being a chef. It's definitely not part of Rafa's plan to get a new Secret Service agent who's a walking wet dream. Test of Valor: With his father no longer president, Rafa Castillo can finally be with ex-Secret Service agent Shane Kendrick. Eager to get away from the questions and judgement, Rafa and Shane are building a new life together in Australia.
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Fantastic deal on great books
- By Rellim on 07-04-21
By: Keira Andrews
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The Breakup Doctor
- The Breakup Doctor Series #1
- By: Phoebe Fox
- Narrated by: Joell A. Jacob
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Call Brook Ogden a matchmaker in reverse. Let others bring people together; Brook, licensed mental health counselor, picks up the pieces after things come apart. When her own therapy practice collapses, she lands on her feet with a weekly advice-to-the-lovelorn column and a successful consulting service as the Breakup Doctor. But when her own relationship suddenly crumbles, Brook finds herself engaging in almost every bad breakup behavior she preaches against.
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Mixed Blessing
- By Rusty on 03-25-16
By: Phoebe Fox
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Love Beyond Words
- City Lights Series, Book 1 - San Francisco
- By: Emma Scott
- Narrated by: Mia Madison
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Traumatized by the deaths of her parents three years ago, Natalie Hewitt lives an introverted life, taking college classes during the day and working as a barista in a coffee shop at night. Julian Kovac is a millionaire and a recluse. He lives a life of self-imposed seclusion in order to protect a secret and honor his dying mother's last wish. He walks into Natalie's cafe one summer evening, and both of their lives are forever altered by the intense, slow-burn love that blooms between them.
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Everything and more
- By Mama Lewis on 03-02-19
By: Emma Scott
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My Saving Grace
- Vested Interest - ABC Corp, Book 1
- By: Melanie Moreland
- Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, John Lane
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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In the first book of the ABC Corp series, and the next generation of Vested Interest, Grace VanRyan has her life mapped out: law school, a career with ABC, and a bright future ahead of her. Until Jaxson Richards steps into the picture. He’s everything she hadn't planned for. Older, sexy, off-limits. And her new boss. When the passion between them explodes, will her life blow up along with it?
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Great story and narration
- By Erin Lewis on 03-14-21
By: Melanie Moreland
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Flavor of the Month
- By: Georgia Beers
- Narrated by: Lori Prince
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Charlie Stetko had a life to envy. A penthouse in Manhattan, a beautiful girlfriend, and a circle of perfect friends. Or so she thought. When her girlfriend sends her packing, Charlie ends up unemployed. Without a place to live or money of her own, she’s forced to do the one thing she vowed she never would: Go back to Shaker Falls, Vermont. Back to her parents, back to the bakery where she worked as a teen, back to the small town life - and the people - she left behind.
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Another amazing book, don't miss this
- By Anja Adolfsen on 04-21-20
By: Georgia Beers
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The Girl in the Love Song
- Lost Boys, Book 1
- By: Emma Scott
- Narrated by: Desireé Ketchum, Nathan Everett
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Miller Stratton is a survivor. After a harrowing childhood of poverty, he will do anything it takes to find security for himself and his mom. He’s putting all his hopes and dreams in the fragile frame of his guitar and the beauty he creates with its strings and his soulful voice. Until Violet. No one expects to meet the love of their life at age 13. But the spunky rich girl steals Miller’s heart and refuses to give it back.
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Perpetually Depressing Content
- By Cami Cole on 04-06-22
By: Emma Scott
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Just a Heartbeat Away
- Forever Yours, Book 1
- By: Cara Bastone
- Narrated by: Patrick Zeller
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Newly widowed dad Sebastian Dorner was unraveling at the edges - until his son’s teacher, Via DeRosa, threw him a lifeline. Now two years later, they reconnect at Matty’s new school, and an inconvenient but unmistakable jolt of attraction crackles between them. But why does the first person to spark with Sebastian in years have to be a millennial? Is 20-something Via really too young for him or does 40-something Sebastian just feel too damn old?
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So sweet! Great pandemic relief!
- By Lucy in the Sky on 11-27-20
By: Cara Bastone
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50 Acts of Kindness
- By: Ellyn Oaksmith
- Narrated by: Wendy Rich Stetson
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Being overly kind isn't in Kylie Harrow's nature. This has never been more evident than when Kylie vents her frustrations to an innocent employee - and the whole scene is posted online, tanking her career and earning her the dubious distinction of "world's worst boss". But when she flees home to the South, Kylie finds her childhood home has changed. The high school quarterback is now the hot and handsome sheriff. Her mother has turned her home into a nudist colony.
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Totally crazy and entertaining fun
- By J and M on 05-29-16
By: Ellyn Oaksmith
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When I Was You
- By: Amber Garza
- Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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It all begins on an ordinary fall morning, when Kelly Medina gets a call from her son’s pediatrician to confirm her upcoming "well-baby" appointment. It’s a cruel mistake; her son left for college a year ago, and Kelly’s never felt so alone. The receptionist quickly apologizes: There’s another mother in town named Kelly Medina, and she must have gotten their numbers switched. For days, Kelly can’t stop thinking about the woman who shares her name. Lives in her same town. Has a son she can still hold, and her whole life ahead of her. She can’t help looking for her.
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Honestly....
- By kennedy on 08-31-20
By: Amber Garza
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Never Have I Ever
- A Novel
- By: Joshilyn Jackson
- Narrated by: Joshilyn Jackson
- Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Amy Whey is proud of her ordinary life and the simple pleasures that come with it - teaching diving lessons, baking cookies for new neighbors, helping her best friend, Charlotte, run their local book club. But Amy’s sweet, uncomplicated life begins to unravel when the mysterious and alluring Angelica Roux arrives on her doorstep one book-club night. Something wicked has come her way - a she-devil in a pricey red sports car who seems to know the terrible truth about who she is and what she once did.
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Another great read
- By Ed Stuteville on 08-11-19
By: Joshilyn Jackson
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An Unfinished Story
- A Novel
- By: Boo Walker
- Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Gabrielle Cendese
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s been three years since Claire Kite lost her husband, David, an aspiring novelist, in a tragic car accident. Claire finally finds the courage to move on; then she discovers among the remnants of her shattered world her husband’s last manuscript. It’s intimate, stirring - and unfinished. An idea comes to her.... What if she can find someone to give David’s novel the ending it deserves?