Real

By: Katy Evans

Narrated by: Charlotte Penfield

Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

An indie phenomenon and a New York Times and USA Today best seller, the first in a heartwrenching new adult series about a beautiful young sports rehab specialist who can't fight her attraction to a dangerously sexy underground fighter - a fallen boxer.

A woman with a broken dream.

A competition…

He even makes me forget my name.

One night was all it took, and I forgot everything and anything except the sexy fighter in the ring who sets my mind ablaze and my body on fire with wanting…

Remington Tate is the strongest, most confusing man I've ever met in my life. He's the star of the dangerous underground fighting circuit, and I'm drawn to him as I've never been drawn to anything in my life. I forget who I am, what I want, with just one look from him. When he's near, I need to remind myself that I am strong - but he is stronger. And now it's my job to keep his body working like a perfect machine, his taut muscles primed and ready to break the bones of his next opponents...

But the one he's most threatening to now, is me. I want him. I want him without fear. Without reservations... If only I knew for sure what it is that he wants from me?

©2013 Katy Evans (P)2013 Simon and Schuster Audio

awesome

first time I've read this author. sorry was intense. keeps you wanting more for this couple. thank goodness there's another book.

Loved it!!!

After reding a few review I decided to go with this story. And I was not disappointed! Some romances have no story this one does. It has more than just flirt and steamy scenes! It's real! I'm in love with Remy! Can't wait to hear more of these series....

Remington Tate!!!

This book was freakin' amazing, words fail me and I am seriously in love with that sensitive hunk of man, Remington Tate! Now I have to go make sure I have all those beautiful songs on my iPod. You knocked it out of the ring on this one, Ms. Evans!

Great Book To Read

Would you listen to Real again? Why?

I love this book. I would definitely take the entire series and listen to it again. The narrator, Charlotte Perifield, does an excellent job in reading the book and keeping my attention throughout the series.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Brooke. Her sincerity towards Remy is real. She has a big heart and is willing to deal with a partner who has a mental illness. She wants to follow a healthy diet and exercise program for Remy's bi-polar disorder, but the depression is so low chemical help is needed.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Brooke broke her word and left. Remy after the fight. He was unable to speak due to just coming out of a coma and tubes were still down his throat. Brooke felt she could not watch the man she loved, intentionally injure himself for Brooke, or Nora, or Remy. She asked Remy to stop doing that. But Brooke also promised that nothing would separate her and Remy.

Possibly my favorite love story of all time

I’ve read the book several times, so was interested to hear the audible version. It’s done well, brings the story to life, made me feel emotions in the right places. Well done. Kudos to Katy Evans for writing a fantastic story.

INTENSE, RAW, ABSOLUTLELY FANTASTIC!!

I loved everything about this book--narration, storyline, characters (lead & supporting), EVERYTHING. It's intense, sexually charged, emotional, heartbreaking, and worth every penny and second you spend listening to it. I love an alpha male/strong heroine type of story, but this one paints the alpha and love interest as challenged and scarred by life circumstances that have broken them down inside; but they find themselves and literally save each other through love and acceptance. In terms of intensity, there was a lot of 'build up' to when they finally get together. When it finally happens--YOWZA!!--it's EXPLOSIVE, but so delicious! I've already purchased the other two books and can't wait to see what happens next with these colorful characters. Definitely credit worthy, but it is reasonably priced so you could purchase it out right. Happy listening, you won't be disappointed.

On the way to Greatness

Sometimes a great book is nearly ruined by a bad ending, and sometimes an OK book is made great by a fantastic ending. The latter is what happened with this particular novel. I applaud Miss Evans for her great talent for sensual detail, this woman has a great ability to make her readers/listeners literally feel and experience what her heroine is going through along with a way of building suspense, sexual or otherwise, is quite astonishing. But I hope she has paid attention to the reviews for editing the sequel because the only thing that kept me from giving this novel 5 stars was the excessive insight to Brooke's head and her bodily reactions to Remington. I always prefer audio books but even if I was recommending this to an avid reader I would say, "Don't read it, listen to it, because otherwise you might not make it to the WONDERFULLY INCREDIBLE ending!" As a listener over a reader I have the choice to tune out the long winded parts and check back in when this brilliant romance takes off again, and I reiterate, at its core this story is a BRILLIANT ROMANCE. Brooke is strong and willful and at times made me laugh out loud during this intense plot, and Remington....Oh Remington...ladies he really really makes this book worth your while, please trust me. I'm married but wish I could still meet a man like him because the way his character is portrayed just makes me want to know him. My hopes for the second novel is to learn more about the Alpha Hero, Remi, and that Miss Evans spends more time with her awesome supporting characters rather inside Brooke's head. If you are interested in something steamy, tantalizing, and heart wrenchingly suspenseful go ahead and use credit/buy now, despite this novels small flaws its worth knowing what it means be someone's REAL.

I loved this book!

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

Top 10 <3

What was one of the most memorable moments of Real?

I don't want to be your adventure I want to be your REAL!

Which character – as performed by Charlotte Penfield – was your favorite?

Remy!

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

Real made my heart hurt want to burst and then feel so good!

Any additional comments?

REAL is now in my top 10 reads and I have already re - read and listened its just such a beautiful read. Remy is so lovable !!!!!! Thankyou to Katy can't wait for MINE...

Intense!!! Loved It

This book was really intense. Not a book you can listen to and also have your mind half on other things. Loved how the author made Remy testosterone charged, and not half metro as some authors tend to fall into. The story flowed really well, but I was disappointed with the end a little. I don't believe Evans stayed true to Brooke's character, won't say more then that as I'd hate to spoil it for someone. Looking forward to Book 2.

Captivating!

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

The author and narrators did a great job at making me want to climb inside the story!