Keeper

Kensley Panthers Series, Book 1

By: Nicole Dykes

Narrated by: Tim Paige, Liam DiCosimo

Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Kingston Wells.

I like to party; to have a good time. Life’s too short not to. I learned that when I lost my grandpa. He told me to have fun while I can, and I intend to. Though sometimes when you’re having a good time, you forget others may see you as irresponsible. And sometimes you screw up.

I’ve definitely screwed up a time or two, but I’m still determined to have fun. I’m hoping I’ll convince my best friend, Camden, to do the same along the way. He’s too serious. Too focused. Too busy taking care of everyone to just relax.

And that’s where I come in.

Camden Prescott

I may only be eighteen and a senior, but I have too much on my plate to be a kid. Too many people depend on me, but I can handle it. I have to handle it. My mom needs my help. My little sister needs me. And Kingston, my best friend in the world—yeah, he definitely needs me.

While he’s busy having fun, I’m busy cleaning up his messes... along with everyone else’s. It’s not all bad though. He’s there to make sure I occasionally have fun, and I’m there for him when he needs to take life seriously.

Because that’s what I am: the keeper.

©2022 Nicole Dykes (P)2023 Podium Audio

Loved this story!

This was a great story and the narration was excellent! 10/10 3/5🌶️
Highly recommend

Perfect narration!

I absolutely loved the book, and I believe that I loved the audiobook even more!! Bringing these characters to life, experiencing their pain and emotions with words, the reality of “coming out” in a small town, and I’m not quite sure how to classify Kingston (was this a bi-awakening or GFY?). Either way, loved the realism of this story.

Tim and Liam nailed this narration!! Even though I do always have to chuckle a tad when they’re attempting female characters voices. That’s neither here nor there, though, and the heartfelt emotions put into this audio is worth a thousand stars. A show of appreciation, too, for the professionalism during the sexual scenes, with no hesitation or delay, never missing a beat.

Great Story!

I went into this book already, knowing I was going to love it. I own a signed paperback, and the ebook and now the audiobook. As you can see, I may be a little obsessed. This is by far my favorite book by Nicole Dykes. I love a good friends to lovers, bi awakening MM. This trope just hits different to me.
This book is definitely worth listening to. The narrator's killed it. The book is awesome 👌
I'm so happy it's now on Audible 🥰

A quick sweet story

I enjoyed reading it and the audio was a great complement. Would recommend if looking for something quick and fairly low angst.

Great start to a new series

Great first book. well written, a touching young adult story. First time with a guy best friends to lovers romance. Awesome writing Nicole Dykes. the narration on this story is top notch. Liam DiCosimo and Tim Paige are a Great narrating duo. I love the way they bring a story to life and bring out the details of each character. Becoming my favorite MM narrating duo. Get this book it's really good story.

GFY Friends to Lovers

My favorite trope: friends to lovers. Now add GFY, pining for the best friend, unrequited love, then the stakes are higher.

I enjoyed listening to this low angst friends to lovers tale of two best friends who grew up in a small town. They're star football players, star athletes, really. Life is about to change when they graduate and how they go from there is where the story starts.
Enjoyable read, high school drama, and HEA that's truly unique to the characters of the story.

Tim Paige and Liam Dicosimo are wonderful narrators, and they did great on this one.

Perfect comfy cozy story

I have been in love with Keeper since it launched and was honored to read it as an arc. When I heard it was out on audio, I made myself wait. I HAD to have a few of Kensley’s stories out there as I knew I’d devour them in days.

Keeper was BEAUTIFULLY done. Tim Paige and Liam DiCosimo did an amazing job and truly brought these two men (and their families!) to life. I cant wait to hear Guarded now as I am OBSESSED.

Lovely friends to lovers

Very enjoyable, I love that there wasn't much drama and how easy the relationship between Kingston and Camden was. Voice acting was pretty well done.

Love it more in audio

I read the book when it came out. As soon as the audio hit audible it was in my collection. I loved the reading the book… listening elevates it to another level. Nicole does a great job finding narrators that bring the story to life and do it justice. The added audio just adds umph to emotional impact that comes with everyone if this authors stories. Fabulous!

Promising Start to a Series

Great way to start a new series! Likable characters, excellent relationship development and perfect narration. Highly recommend!