Giving In to You

The Giving Trilogy, Book 1

By: L.M. Carr

Narrated by: Tracy Marks

Second grade teacher Mia Delaney isn't looking for love. In fact, she isn't looking for anything at all because life hasn't been fair. Everything - the idea of love, her hopes and dreams - was ripped away in a single night.

Arrogant yet sexy Adam Lawson makes the move to a small town in an attempt to escape life in the city. Here he hopes to provide a fresh start for those he loves and protects with a vow to never let anyone get close enough to hurt them again.

A chance encounter with Miss Delaney begins a relentless pursuit that has Adam breaking his own rules when he makes an offer she simply can't refuse. Despite her internal struggles, Mia knows there's no denying the attraction between them.

But when acquaintances become friends and friends become enemies, Adam's need to protect those around him becomes even more crucial. Will the tangled web of lies and betrayal combined with past insecurities become too much for them to handle?

©2015 L.M. Carr (P)2016 L.M. Carr

Good story

BOOK REVIEW......
Good story. I liked the characters and how they were both messed up emotionally. I look forward to book 2.

NARRATOR REVIEW........
The narrator did a good job of bring life to the story and characters.

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com."

L.

This is a slow build story.

Loved this book! Falling for the new guy in town, when you know he is bad news! The character development in this story is great. The plot has a few twists that have yet to be divulged. Getting the next book to see where this story goes!

My Two Pennies

I'm going with a 3.7 and bringing up to a 4. Narration wise it's great and I absolutely loving every second. You feel exactly how Mia is feeling throughout the story. My attention was held a little further on and that's when I really started to soak in the story. We're introduced to Adam, a single dad with 2 children. His daughter just so happens to be a student in Mia's class. You can feel the chemistry between these instantly but at the same time Adam is giving off mixed vibes which Mia question herself about how he feels. As we get further into the story Adam continues to be hot and cold and I can't quite figure this man out. Between the two of them secrets are kept from everyone including us as readers but have no fear because we're given answers to some over time and I personally think that's where the story really picks up. This is not a standalone and we're left with a bit of a cliffhanger that makes you want to jump right into book two. You'll be itching to know what happens next.

A scorching hot, addictive series.

What made the experience of listening to Giving in to You the most enjoyable?

This story had me completely glued and I can't wait to listen to the rest of the series.
I loved the narrative voice in this book; laced with humour, Mia's inner monologues, observations and sharp retorts are funny and relevant.
Adam was a little bit more mysterious as we are not privy to his back story until later in the book. He has a dark air of mystery around him which I quite like and he is also fiercely protective of Mia. I liked that Mia challenges him on his cave-man actions and is able to stand up for herself.

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

I've listened to Tracy Marks narrations before and I am always impressed by her ability to perform all the characters with such believable expression. Her voice and narration style is very easy to listen to and I find myself being truly immersed in the story.

Any additional comments?

I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Well worth the emotional investment!

First of all I think narrator Tracy Marks is becoming a one-click narrator for me. She is amazing at bringing the book to life in each character.
Mia is a great heroine as a strong character but with an heart-wrenching backstory. The author did a great job building your attachment to her.
Hello Adam- hottie alpha male that you immediately fall head over heels for from the get go even though you might not want to. He is frustrating and aggravating, but as the story unfolds, you get to understand all his reasons for being the person he is.
This is well worth the credit and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.