Finley

Sunset Cove, Book 1

De: Ella Frank

Narrado por: Charlie David

It's time to come home, Finn.

It's been seven years since Daniel Finley left his hometown in Florida for the hustle and bustle of Chicago's city life.

Since then, he's worked hard for his position at the prestigious law firm Leighton & Associates, even when it's caused distance and isolation from his family and friends. But that's all about to change.

On his 30th birthday, he receives the one thing he never dared hope for. Something that was promised to him years earlier - a note. One simple sentence from the man he's never been able to forget.

Six words will forever change the course of their lives.

Brantley Hayes has it all. Or so he thinks. When he first made the decision to take a job down in Florida, his family thought he was crazy. But, after years of living in the quiet beach town, he finally feels a sense of community. He's surrounded himself with friends who are like family, has a job he loves, and owns a spectacular beachfront property that is his sanctuary.

Yet he still feels unfulfilled, as if a piece of the puzzle is missing, and he knows exactly which piece it is. On an impulse, he follows through with a promise he made years earlier. A promise to call home the one he sent away.

Nothing is as simple as it seems.

After years of separation, the former lovers are reunited, but Brantley wasn't expecting to encounter the high walls now guarding Daniel's heart.

Daniel may not be the same person he was when he left, but he knows that the first step to healing is the note in his hand.

©2016 Ella Frank (P)2016 Ella Frank

Loved the story and Crisden terrific as always!

I'm a little worried about how this becomes the Finn that I remember from the Temptation Series, though.

Great story. Excellent narration.

Melodrama, stubborn men, steamy scenes. What more could you ask for? Oh. Yeah. Pretty boys on the beach...

Love Brantley and Finn

Even better than the first time!

I read this book a year ago and immediately fell in love with Finn and Brantley. Student/professor is one of my favorite tropes and boy did this one ticked off my boxes.

Brantley was Finn’s professor and from the very first moment their eyes met, it was instant attraction. Despite Brantley’s efforts to stay away from him, Finn was determined to win him over.

Brantley couldn’t deny his feeling for Finn and finally gives in to him. The two become inseparable. The kind of forever love that nothing can break. Until Brantley makes a decision that shatters them both.

It’s this decision that keeps them apart for seven years. Until one letter from Brantley threatens to bring back all the feelings Finn tried so hard to forget.

It’s like time never stopped. All the love, the memories and the pain are as raw as the first time. But all it takes is one look at Brantley and Finn knows that he’ll never get over him.

What started as a return home to get Brantley out of his system, only served to reiterate that his love for his professor only got stronger with the years.

Brantley made the mistake of letting Finn go once so he could have a better future but this time, he’ll do anything in his power to keep him.

This time he’ll drop everything and follow the man he was always meant to be with.

Charlie David's Sexy Voice brings FINLEY Alive!

What did you love best about Finley?

I loved that the characters in this story were so beautifully developed,
and paired with the Sexy, Smooth Voice (LIKE BUTTA!) of Charlie David
really helped bring the story to life!
I also loved that this had a student/teacher aspect to it,
that is one of my favorite relationships to read about.

What other book might you compare Finley to and why?

I'm not in the habit of comparing books, they are all different and unique stories.
Ella Frank is hands down my favorite M/M author, so her stories are all ones that I know I will thoroughly enjoy. The writing just flows so well.

What does Charlie David bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I read this book before listening to it on Audible. I loved reading it, but Charlie David's performance of the characters really gave me a much deeper connection to each of them. He was perfect at bringing out each of these distinct personalities that made these characters so lovable. It didn't matter if it was an emotional scene, or a lighthearted one, Charlie David was able to perfectly portray the characters during the entire story!
For me, he was the perfect narrator for Finley!

Who was the most memorable character of Finley and why?

This is a very hard question. There really wasn't a character that wasn't memorable. The connection between Fin and Brantley, and the way the narrator brought out their intense chemistry made me love them both!

Any additional comments?

For any M/M Audiobook lovers out there, I highly recommend Finley.
Ella Frank writes so brilliantly, it's effortless to read or listen!
Daniel Finley was first seen in her Temptation Series briefly,
and I was wondering if he'd get his own story.
I was so happy to see Charlie David was going to be the narrator, I've listened to him before, and he is so good at what he does! One of my favorites =D
I've heard that he is going to also narrate book #2 in the Sunset Cover Series, Devil's Kiss!
I can't wait to listen to him bring Jordan and Derek to life!!! That will be FUN!

Age Gap

I wish the summary had mentioned that the plot involved a large age gap and a professor student relationship. Both of these things are a turn off for me. But if that floats your boat then hey, you're gonna love it.