Again

By: Mary Calmes

Narrated by: Nick J. Russo

Six years ago, Noah Wheeler went to meet his boyfriend, Dante Cerreto, at the airport, and his world ended. Dante was kissing someone else and claimed to be in love. So Noah took his heartbreak - and the sonogram pictures of their surrogate child - and closed the door on the big picture of what he thought his life would be, focusing instead on the piece of the dream he got to keep, being a father.

Now on vacation in Las Vegas, Noah accidentally runs into the Cerreto family, and then the man himself, and learns that not only was he deceived, but Dante was as well. Now Dante wants to make up for lost time, six years' worth, and to do that he needs Noah, the only man he's ever loved, and Grace, the daughter he didn't know he had, to give him a chance at happiness. Dante's going to have to take a crash course in communication and seduction, though. Noah's not going to fall in love just to be broken again.

©2011 Mary Calmes (P)2017 Dreamspinner Press

Short and sensually sweet

This book had a lot going on for it to be so short - Noah and Dante's reunion covered one day but with Mary Calmes talented writing it felt like we had the full scope of the past and present with our 2 wonderful heroes. I don't think anyone other than Nick J. Russo could have performed this better. Keith is such a tool! lol

5 stars - worthy of a repeat listen

Another time, once more, returning

Where does Again rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I think we need a new question, I've had this one on the last twelve audiobooks I've reviewed. I loved the audio and will likely listen to it again. My audible library has over 1000 books, does that answer the question?

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dante, oh my, that man. He will not take no for an answer. He know's he messed up, accepting the information he was given 5 years ago and not fighting for Noah back then. But he will not let Noah walk away this time. And he literally won't let Noah speak long enough to say no.

Have you listened to any of Nick J. Russo’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've listened to a ton of Russo's work and I've loved and enjoyed every story he tells. There have even been some horribly written books with less than stellar writing that I enjoyed listening to because I like his skills.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh, Oh lord I laughed out loud multiple times. Especially during the whole fiasco toward the end.... "Outstanding!" I almost fell out of my chair.

Any additional comments?

This was just a fast, fun book, once you get past the prologue. Starts on a bit of a downer, but you already know from the synopsis that there is some sadness in the story. But my goodness. Just as soon as Dante makes an appearance, he literally doesn't go away. I loved that about him.

Now, you will have to suspend reality a smidge to fully enjoy the book, this was an issue for me when I read the book a couple of years ago. Real life just doesn't quite work out so smoothly. But I really could care less after listening, Russo just made me fall head over heels in love with these men, and little Gracie, too damn cute!!

All the feels

Mary Calmes has written a masterful story that will have your alternately laughing and crying. Nick J. Russo brings the whole thing to life. I loved this story and listened to it more than once. So very worth your time.

Wonderful!

I loved this story like I have all of Mary's books. Nick J. Russo was the perfect choice to narrate.

Finally!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I already love this story. It's one of my auto re-reads in kindle addition so for it to come out in audio is just perfect. Luckily Mary Calmes uses only the best of the narrators out there and Nick Russo did a stunning performance. It's short and sweet but good for when you just need a quick fix.

Have you listened to any of Nick J. Russo’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, Nick Russo is one of my favorites. It's funny how a narrator can make or break a story, especially if you already love it, this was a perfect match.