Edge of Living

By: H.L. Day

Narrated by: Chris Humphreys

Sometimes, death can feel like the only escape.

It's been a year since Alex stopped living. He exists. He breathes. He pretends to be like everyone else. But, he doesn't live. Burdened by memories, he dreams of the day when he can finally be free. Until that time comes, he keeps everybody at bay. It's been easy so far. But he never factored in meeting a man like Austin.

Hard-working mechanic Austin has always gone for men as muscular as himself. So, it's a mystery why he's so bewitched by the slim, quiet man with the soulful brown eyes who works in the library. The magnetic attraction is one thing, but the protective instincts are harder to fathom. Austin's sure though, that if he can only earn Alex's trust, then the two of them could be perfect together.

A tentative relationship begins. But Alex's secrets run deep. Far deeper than Austin could ever envisage. Time is ticking. Events are coming to a head, and love is never a magic cure. Oblivious to the extent of Alex's pain, can Austin discover the truth? Or is he destined to be left alone, only able to piece together the fragments of his boyfriend's history, once its already too late?

Trigger warning: Please be aware that this story deals with suicidal ideation and other dark themes. If this is a subject you find uncomfortable with, then this book is not recommended. Despite this, there is a guaranteed HEA.

©2018 H.L. Day (P)2020 H.L. Day

I loved it

This story is beautiful. I’m finding it hard to come up with all the right words to describe everything I like. I loved the characters, and the way they just belong together. I love how well written the story is and I think the narrator did a good job with the voices. There were a few tiny details that I found a bit unbelievable. I won’t list them because of spoilers but I wanted to say this is the only thing kept me from giving it five stars. This is a wonderful story and I highly recommend it.

Wonderful

I enjoyed this story. It was emotional and exciting. The storyline was great full of adventure. The characters are perfect together. With Alex's pain can Austin make everything all right! In the end they get there Great ending. I listened to this story on audible and th narration was great.

Edge of Living...

This book made me think about the inside of a person and the mind. There were a couple of surprises that I was not prepared for, but that's why they call them surprises. I was gifted this book and took it on gratefully, having read this author before. I enjoyed it as much as it tugged at my sensitivities and again. reminded me of how trauma can affect people. So this was a brains and emotions read.

Heartbreaking and beautiful

Thus was a heavy book to read. The writing was done very well. Alex just broke my heart, but and so grateful he had Austin. And Austin, what a sweetheart. I really enjoyed listening to the narrator. He had good voices and he was easy to follow.

MM Hurt Comfort

This was a beautiful, beautiful book. Alex is so broken and sufferings from a trauma he endured from his previous love interest. He is broken and it is difficult to read how dark his thoughts get and how much he has endured and is still enduring. Austin just wants to get to the know the beautiful worker at the library, but he becomes so much more. Alex is not Austin's usual type, but he is drawn to him, and wants to get to know him, the problem is there is not getting to know someone who is a shell of who they used to be and is only living to finish up something important to them. Trigger warning regarding suicidal ideologies. It is a tough read, but it is a beautiful story and one I believe you should read. You will fall in love with both Austin and Alex and want them to get there HEA, which they do in the end. I loved this book and the only reason it is short a star is due to the prompt ending. I wanted more. I wanted to see what they went through or see what was to come in the future. Narration was performed by Chris Humphreys and he did an amazing job.