Matter of Time: Vol. 1

By: Mary Calmes

Narrated by: Paul Morey

Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Jory Keyes leads a normal life as an architect’s assistant until he is witness to a brutal murder. Though initially saved by police Detective Sam Kage, Jory refuses protective custody - he has a life he loves that he won’t give up no matter who is after him. But Jory’s life is in real jeopardy, especially after he agrees to testify about what he saw.

While dealing with attempts on his life, well-meaning friends who want to see him happy, an overly protective boss, and a slowly unfolding mystery that is much more sinister than he could ever imagine, the young gay man finds himself getting involved with Sam, the conflicted and closeted detective. And though Jory may survive the danger, he may not survive a broken heart.

©2010 Mary Calmes (P)2012 Mary Calmes

Back and Forth

Would you consider the audio edition of Matter of Time: Vol. 1 to be better than the print version?

I did not read the print form of this book. I am hoping that they will make books 3 and 4 into audiobooks as well.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

NOOOO!!!! How could they end it that way?!?! The injustice of it all!! I want to cry and scream in frustration!!

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

My favourite character as performed by Paul Morey was: Jory.

If you could take any character from Matter of Time: Vol. 1 out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would take Jory out to dinner because I think he would be absolutely delightful and we could have fun dancing afterwards.

Given enough time

This story takes lots of time and 4 "books"; (volumes 1 & 2) before you get a HEA. Having said that: this is a really good series. Not my favorite (Timing & After the Sunset) but certainly my #2 series for Mary. Jory sets the bar for Mary's classic ditzy but smart; doesn't know he's beautiful, male lead. Sam is classic gorgeous Alpha male. Don't know if Mary wrote this series first, but these are the character types that flavor most of her other books. A good read and a good listen

So Much Awesome to Love

Overall Series 5th Re-Read 2019:
Again there's really nothing new I can add that would express how much I love Jory and Sam. Not everyone likes the kind of alpha male that Sam Kage is and I too don't always appreciate that element but when the dynamic between the two men is so powerful as Sam and Jory then I completely fall in love. Just because Sam is so alpha don't think Jory is a pushover, oh no he definitely has no problem voicing his opinion either and I think that is what makes them work for me because its an even balance of push and pull from both.

Now as for the audios, there are four different narrators, three for Jory/Sam and one for Duncan/Aaron in Parting Shot. Some might find that off-putting but I actually found it fitting. Just why there is different narrators I don't know but as a listener, I found each one did a brilliant job and yes they are noticeably different but they bring the perfect nuances for where the characters are in their journey, we all change as life goes and Paul Morey, Jeff Gelder, and Finn Sterling showcase that wonderfully. Tristan James brings Duncan and Aaron's story to life that is a perfect fit for the Matter of Time series.

Still wonderful

You can tell its one of her older books. The quality of writing from this one to one of her newest, like Stay is remarkable in how she grows as a writer. I love this book so much because the characters are so real to me. And it inspires so much emotion. Sam pisses me off cause he's a brute to Jory and Jory just forgives him in the second volume. So I highly love the first volume. Hate the second one. But Bulletproof is wonderful. And But for You is beautiful.

Time is the answer...

I enjoyed the story for the most part. The backstory was a bit confusing. I am not sure if it was because of the main character Jory's ADD or what but I found myself lost on a couple of occasions and I had to go back to pick up the story. Perhaps it's my own ADD kicking in. Additionally, I found it difficult to relate to Detective Kage or even like him for that matter. However, as the end of book 2 drew to a close, I finally began appreciating Sam Kage. The ending was exciting and engaging with a typical cliff hanger...now I have to get started on Volume two.

Get On With It Already

I have real mixed feelings on this story and really wasn't sure how to rate. I've read other things by Mary Calmes and really loved them. But this story was a roller coaster ride but almost too much of one for me. The on again - off again relationship between the main characters is almost exhausting. There were times I wanted to take one guy and smack the other guy with him. There seems to be so much caring and yet they both keep questing their feelings and seeking out other people. I also really hated the ending of the second book. Of course I'll listen to the next one and really hope that this all turns out alright in the end.

The narration worked really well in this audio version and you could easily tell when there was a switch between speaking characters.

my first book

good ol cop story, with the out going guy that can never be held down without the boyfriend. relationships are typical drama.

JORY KEYES

I love me some Jory myself.. I enjoy the story and I love the narrator I didn't want to stop but I have work and I need sleep 😴

great story

I really liked the suspense, the sex, the characters of this story. I do think Paul Morey was a bad choice for narrator though. Despite that I found it well worth listening too.

A Matter of Time Vol 1

This book has me conflicted. It just wasn’t good, yet somehow it was addicting and kept me reading. The plot was all over the place, the characterization was one-dimensional with a lot of characters acting really similar or in odd ways that just felt weird, and the dialogue was just…strange and stilted. However, there is also a bizarre charm to Jory and I think that’s what kept my attention. I also had to keep reminding myself that this book was written over ten years ago because some things and concepts were pretty dated. Overall, I’m not sure how to recommend this book, but I did end up reading book 2, so there is that.

The audiobook was narrated well and the production was well done.