Jesse's Diner

Hope, Book 2

De: Cardeno C.

Narrado por: Paul Morey

Two men with a shared history and a mutual attraction must be honest with themselves and each other so both their dreams come true.

Quiet, unassuming Tanner Sellers spends his time running a diner in Hope, Arizona. Not particularly social, 22-year-old Tanner keeps to himself and enjoys his simple life, but he longs for someone to call his own. In his most secret fantasy, that someone is sexy Steve Faus. But Steve is his friend's father and mentor's widower and therefore off-limits.

Despite some challenges, 39-year-old Steve Faus has had a good life. He's extremely successful at work, has a great relationship with his college-age son, and lives in a wonderful town. Eighteen months after losing his partner, the one thing Steve lacks is someone to share his life with. If Steve is honest with himself, that someone is the young man he has known and cared about for years. Steve and Tanner want one another; all they need is a little push in the right direction to make both their dreams come true.

©2015 Cardeno C. (P)2015 Cardeno C.

liked this story a lot better than book 1

the vocal performance was good again - distinct voices for each character. i loved steve's southern gentleman voice...very nice!

even though this story was just as short as the first, this felt more complete. we got to know the characters better and although there is history here as in the first book, it wasn't relied upon to tell the whole story. their relationship developed naturally. i liked these guys better and could connect with them better than the boys in book one.

steve was sweet and loving and learned from his life experience of losing his partner. he finally realizes what's important in life and goes after it, although subtly at first. he is experienced and knowledge which is the exact opposite of tanner who doesn't have any experience with men or relationships. he's lusted after the same man for 6 years! they are absolutely adorable together!

mike was a bit of a surprise...and i wonder if we'll see a book about him soon.

overall this was a much better read/listen than book 1 and can be read/listened to as a stand alone.

Really enjoyable!

*** Audiobook provided to Bayou Book Junkie in exchange for a fair and honest review. ***

I really enjoyed this audiobook. Paul Morey has a pleasant tone and he did a wonderful job with the different voices. The only complaint I have is that sometimes the tone would be too even, and it would turn a bit monotonous, but other than that, this was a very enjoyable audiobook of a story I already loved and that I will more than likely listen to again. Very recommendable!

Rating: 4.5 Stars!!!

Audiobook review of Jesse's Diner

What made the experience of listening to Jesse's Diner the most enjoyable?

Good cadence, great differentiation between character voices.

What did you like best about this story?

Everything about Tanner's character, especially how he so easily opened up to Steve when speaking with him--even if he didn't realize he was doing it.

Which character – as performed by Paul Morey – was your favorite?

Tanner

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

N/A

Any additional comments?

The audio book of Jesse's Diner is a great quickie listen--short enough that I can listen in one day while at work. The narrator does a really good job of the voices for the different characters, and I especially liked the voice he did for Tanner. I was surprised at the voice he used for Steve, for some reason I never associated the southern accent with Steve's character and I thought it made him come across as softer and more easygoing.

This was a great narration of the story, and I've already listened to it twice since I got it. Definitely recommended, especially if you want something to fill in just a few hours of your time.

Questionable vocal choice.

I actually chose this story because I have previously enjoyed orhers read by the same actor. In this case however the voice for the character "Steven" came across too old for a smoking hot 39 yr old.
The story lacked content. But was sweet.

What a great novella

Would you consider the audio edition of Jesse's Diner to be better than the print version?

I preferred the print version of the book, over the audio.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the May/December, and how they evolved. Not quite insta-love.

Have you listened to any of Paul Morey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to him before. He was fairly good at the performance. Good voice variation.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This one always makes me laugh, the little things.