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Misfits

By: Garrett Leigh
Narrated by: Craig Beck
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Restaurant owner Tom Fearnes has loved his partner Cass for as long as he can remember, but their work often keeps them apart. When he meets a striking young man named Jake on the vibrant streets of Camden Town, their heady first encounter takes an unexpected turn.

Jake Thompson can hardly believe his luck when he wakes up in Tom's bed. Tom is gorgeous, kind, and...taken. Tom's explanation of his open relationship leaves Jake cold, but Tom is too tempting, and when hard times force Jake to accept Tom's helping hand, he finds himself between two men who've lost their way.

Cass Pearson is a troubled soul. He loves Tom with all he has, but some days it feels like he hasn't much to give. Jake seems like the perfect solution. Cass risks everything to push Jake and Tom together, but Jake resists, wary, until the darkness of Cass's deprived childhood comes to call. Then Jake finds himself the last man standing, guiding square pegs into round holes, and it's time to dig deep and shine a light for the men he's grown to love.

©2015 Garrett Leigh (P)2016 Riptide Publishing
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Craig Beck is an amazing narrator!

The first thing that NEEDS to be said is that this MUST be listened to.

What a masterpiece!
Craig Beck is easily my favorite “British” narrator and ties in the top three of all narrators. He is so good with emotions, timing, voice modulation and pacing. There are no technical errors and he even adds in a bit here and there – special effects for phone calls, etcetera. I don’t know my British accents – but I can tell he does – and he differentiates the various regions superbly.

There’s a bit in Misfits where Tom calls out Jake’s accent and so it’s magnified and it’s awesome! Funny and (I think) spot on.

Because this is SO British, listening to it only helps to put the story in perspective. It’s a London story with parts elsewhere, but having the accent in your ears makes it all the more real.

On that note, let’s talk about the story itself, because REAL is what this story signifies. It is NOT a perfect relationship. Neither Tom’s with Cass, Tom’s with Jake, Jake’s with Cass, nor Tom’s, Jake’s and Cass’ together. It’s not like any ménage I’ve read so far, but it works for them.

Garrett Leigh is a skilled writer of broken men, and Cass and Jake are broken in their own ways. Tom is the glue that helps them stay put together but he needs them just as much as they need him.

I LOVED Jake’s Turret’s syndrome and all his ticks and sayings. He absolutely made this story! “there’s a rat in here!”

I highly recommend this in audio format – it’s a FABULOUS narration of a great story that I think most anybody would like.


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Beautiful Trio!

Uplifting! The sensitivity with which the symptoms of TS were treated and accepted by the characters was touching. It is a blessing to be able to see this handled so well. I fell in love with these young men. I laughed and cried with them. Thank You!

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Amazing!

Wonderful, beautiful book!! Couldn't put it down. Truly a story of love and companionship. 5 STARS!

The writing is very compelling as we expect from this author, but the narrator's performance gives the additional push to make a great book, extraordinary.

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Beautiful story

Beautiful story of three loveable but very different characters who against the odds make it all work. Well written and read perfectly by the narrator - really brought the characters to life.

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Bloody Brilliant story!

The narration was spot on, and I found myself forgetting I was listening to a story. I felt transported into the world of cooking, managing a restaurant, and experiencing Torhettet's Syndrome myself. The narrator did a fantastic job relating all of Jake ' s ticks, pops and whistles, I accepted it as a part of Jake, like having brown hair, or a fantastic smile. The story is about how two men, deeply on love with each other, but drifting apart. meet a man named Jake. He is unique, and special, and captures both of their attention. There is a natural progressionbetween all three, and a bond of trust is slowly formed. I enjoyed following them on their journey. The story is so well written, I fell in love with all three characters.

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Loved this!

I read this book a while ago and it stuck with me. I loved the way the three main characters find their way and find what works for them. Craig Beck brought this book alive. As soon as I finish this review, I'm downloading anything he narrates. Sigh, I'm sad I reached the end of this book, but happy to hear that a sequel has just been released.

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This is an unusual take on an MMM romance.

What made the experience of listening to Misfits the most enjoyable?

I was gifted this audio from a friend of mine. Thank you!!! (Enabling my newly acquired audio addiction. ;) )

I am a super big fan of Garrett Leigh. I LOVED What Remains and Slide series. Misfits is just as special as those books in its own way. I wasn't expecting this book to play out the way it did. The blurb was vague (IMO) and I had no idea there would be so much mystery and drama. Yeah, yeah - Garrett Leigh does the drama and angst like nobodies business, so I have no one to blame but myself. :P And of course the blurb isn't going to give everything away.

Tom and Cass have been together for 9 years and are completely in love and committed. But they have an open relationship and are able to sleep with other men whenever they want. It's just how they have always been with each other. They never have fear about their open relationship because they are so committed and they trust in that. And that doesn't change when Tom meets Jake. Tom and Jake meet and have sex, but when Cass shows up home unexpectedly, Jake is shocked and flees without either man being able to explain. Woops! :)

When Tom is able to explain things to Jake, Jake is still wary and doesn't understand their relationship. But Tom and Jake can't fight their feelings for each other, and with Cass' blessing, they grow closer and closer. And when Jake moves into their home, Jake and Cass start to grow close as well. Soon, they have made Tom and Jake into Tom, Jake and Cass. It's a beautiful relationship to wash blossom.

Cass does have a troubled past and when that past comes back to him, Tom and Jake are there for him in every way. I truly enjoyed being able to see Tom and Jake skate around each other and then eventually find their path. And I LOVED seeing Cass become a part of that as well. This was all very mature and no drama just for drama. Cass is a damaged person and the drama surrounding him made sense. This is the perfect example of how an MMM relationship should be. I do recommend this story, and let me tell you, Tom and Jake, Tom and Cass, Jake and Cass, Tom, Jake and Cass - HOT!!!! They have some very explosive sex and you would think they would get tired but nope. Always raring to go, LOL. :)

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Three is better than two

Would you listen to Misfits again? Why?

Yes. I could Listen to Craig better over and over. The story is good as well.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Misfits?

When Cam got his phone call near the end

Which scene was your favorite?

All f them with Jake. His Ticks really added to the story.

Any additional comments?

Misfits is a very angsty, poignant story of three men.
Tom and Cam have been in an open relationship for a long time. It works well for them. The are partners in several restaurants, and Tom is working on opening another. He stops for lunch and meets Jake a waiter with Turrets syndrome. He takes a shine to Jake quickly.

Jake is a young man with Turrets and has a hard time keeping a job. Waiting tables is mostly what he can get and that never lasts long. His dream is in graphic design and websites. He meets Tom, but when he finds out about Cam, he isn't sure he wants to be involved. Then he becomes friends with Cam, at first mostly through text and phone calls.

Cam is from a low-income family and has a bad past. He still has the habit of running whenever things get heavy for him. He worries some that Tome will replace him with Jake, the other part does want them all together.

Misfits is a great threesome story. I loved the slow build of the relationship, not the way most threesome hop into bed at once and then it's all sex all the time. Misfits is more about the relationship, needs and how these men fit together so well and not about the sexual relationship.

If you like chefs, businessmen, men with disabilities, Turrets syndrome, angst, and hot threesomes, then you will love this one.

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Brilliant Story, Epic Narration

the title of review says it all, amazing audio, going to listen again and again

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LOVE

Cass, Jake, and Tom have my heart. From the first time I read them to the now 100th time I’ve listened.

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