Here with Me

The Archer Brothers, Book 1

By: Heidi McLaughlin

Narrated by: Angel Clark, Kirk Harnack

Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

Ryley Clarke has grown up with the military in her blood, with both parents serving their country. Ryley knows the risks of being married to the military. But when the unthinkable happens, and her future husband is killed in action, Ryley can barely survive... until Evan's twin brother, Nate, helps her pick up the pieces.

After serving on a special mission with the military for six years, Evan Archer returns home to find the unthinkable: the love of his life, Ryley Clarke, engaged to his brother, Nate. With Nate on deployment, Evan needs to figure out what happened in his absence, and more importantly, how to win Ryley back from the man he once considered his best friend, but now thinks of as his rival.

©2014 Heidi McLaughlin (P)2015 Heidi McLaughlin

My husband and I love this story.

Any additional comments?

Here With Me is a contemporary romance book told from Evan and Ryley’s POV. It is the first book in The Archer Brothers series. This was my first audio-book. My husband and I listened to this book together one day when I was sick. This was my husband’s first romance book.

I loved how the story was told. You got past flashback told as a story to someone. It made me feel as if I was having a conversation with the characters. The emotions of Ryley and Evan felt very authentic. I enjoyed the rediscovery of their relationship. My husband said he didn’t like the story because it made him “feel.” I told him that it was awesome because it gave you all the feels. The story had humor and made both of us chuckle out loud. My husband became addicted to the story. I wasn’t allowed to listen without him.

As far as it being an audio-book, the narrators were good. I enjoyed the man more than the woman. My husband enjoyed the woman more than the man. I have to say having that male voice saying some of those sexy lines is hot!

The book ends with a cliffhanger and a HUGE book hangover. My husband ordered the book as soon as the audio-book finished.

**My husband is making me type this: Glocks do not have a true safety as described in this book.

Gripping

Charmingly suspenseful, with characters I could relate to. A well-written story worth anyone's time. Wonderfully narrated, and highly recommended!

grrrr

ok. I'm completely annoyed by this book. It wasn't "bad" but it was a little slow & basically a back drop to the next book. I have no choice but to get the next one now! I've decided I don't love Ryley. she's in a bad situation and I would probably unfortunately act just as she does but for some reason i just wanted to smack her at every turn. But here I go into the next book...

Book just ends

The plot is great it just goes no where. I mean I get there will be a book 2 but really. I feel like I just read a prologue with so feelings thrown in for good measure. Not sure I will read book 2....

Great!

Awesome book to listen to. Angel Clark and Kirk Harnack both do an exception job narrating and there are many twists to keep listeners engaged

Slow start great hook.

The story is good but it is really slow to start out. Once it got going it had me hooked and now I am looking forward to book 2.

Gripping Military Suspense

Crazy military suspense serves as the back drop to a heart-wrenching love story. Such a well-written story. Solid dual narration, though the male was a bit breathy. Note: you will need to read book two to complete the story.

Male narrator needs to have a tall glass of water.

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Too much mouth sounds. I could not concentrate on the story. I don't understand why this was published with such poor sound quality.

Would you be willing to try another one of Angel Clark and Kirk Harnack ’s performances?

Not Kirk Harnack.

Great story , Anticipation.

There is such anticipation of each chapter. Love this book.
The story line keeps you glued to the book,

Passable

I wasn't too fond of this story. Not sure if it was because I couldn't connect to the characters or if I just didn't enjoy how the narrators read the story.