Sapphire Sunset

Sapphire Cove, Book 1

By: C. Travis Rice

Narrated by: C. Travis Rice

Length: 16 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

For the first time New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice writes as C. Travis Rice. Under his pen name, Rice offers tales of passion, intrigue, and steamy romance between men. The first novel, SAPPHIRE SUNSET, transports you to a beautiful luxury resort on the sparkling Southern California coast where strong-willed heroes release the shame that blocks their heart's desires.

Logan Murdoch is a fighter, a survivor, and a provider. When he leaves a distinguished career in the Marine Corps to work security at a luxury beachfront resort, he’s got one objective: pay his father’s mounting medical bills. That means Connor Harcourt, the irresistibly handsome scion of the wealthy family that owns Sapphire Cove, is strictly off limits, despite his sassy swagger and beautiful blue eyes. Logan’s life is all about sacrifices; Connor is privilege personified. But temptation is a beast that demands to be fed, and a furtive kiss ignites instant passion, forcing Logan to slam the brakes. Hard.

Haunted by their frustrated attraction, the two men find themselves hurled back together when a headline-making scandal threatens to ruin the resort they both love. This time, there’s no easy escape from the magnetic pull of their white hot desire. Will saving Sapphire Cove help forge the union they crave, or will it drive them apart once more?

©2022 Christopher Rice. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Spectacular! Rice has delivered a romance that manages to be both fresh and timeless, full of charismatic yet vulnerable characters, captivating heat, and a delicious, escapist setting. I never wanted to check out of Sapphire Cove!”—Christina Lauren, New York Times and internationally bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners

“SAPPHIRE SUNSET is a total treat. Christopher Rice, writing as C. Travis Rice, creates a world of luxury, passion and wit, as his swoon-worthy heroes triumph. The book is a 5-star hotel suite stocked with champagne, a gorgeous view of the Pacific and the most beautifully crafted romance–who would ever want to leave?”—Paul Rudnick 

Narration performance entirely ruins this story

Unfortunately, the narration performance is the downfall of this Audible book. It entirely destroys the novel. Another writer who is unable to discern that their work must be carried to market by others who know better than they do how to best showcase their work.. The story itself is likely pretty good, for what it is. Too bad.

prejudices are real

Most of the time I listened to this I was furious and saddened at the prejudices and homophobia in here. What a waste of time being vile , evil , bigoted people!! I was glad it ended positively with all the negative nancy people in it. The narrator did a great job bringing it to life .

Good story but did not love the naration.

First the good. The book was a fun listen and I enjoyed the story for the most part although some of the conflict felt contrived and not what the characters would have done at that stage of the relationship. Also the main narration and Logan’s voice were well done. Now for the bad. While I appreciate the author trying to do his own narration work, any time he did a voice that wasn’t the standard naration or Logan’s voice I found both the voice and the acting - I’m trying to put this nicely - not great. Any time Connor spoke I cringed - and not because he’s a character with a fem voice - but because it sounded like someone who has no idea what a gay fem man sounds like. All the other characters voices sounded badly or perhaps overly - acted and I would highly reccomend the author find a professional narrator to narrate his future books. I really hope this doesn’t come across as vitriolic or mean, I’m just trying to give honest feedback about the narration. I do look forward to the next book but I will be buying the kindle version if the author narrates the next one.

The narration and voices…. OMG!

I have been a huge follower of C. Travis Rice. I am so grateful for this cheesy, romantic, funny and uplifting book! (just realized its a series and am even mire excited)

I didn’t realize it was narrated by the author until I heard it again. This guy is an amazing talent! his voices, delivery, diction made this story so much more enjoyable and memorable!

Loved the story but DNF

Because I simply couldn't get past the the narration. Feel itcwas a waste of my credit.

Slowest narration

I have never needed to listen to an audiobook above 2.0 speed, however, this book is almost required because of the slow narration which was performed by the author. The story was cute & had the typical twists & turns for an expected outcome.

Wonderfuly Romantic

Listening to Christopher Travis Rice's voice is most pleasant. His butch voice is seductive and his fun size voice is charming and sweet, the rest of the characters he comes out with are equally entertaining.
I want to know what happened to the missing five years, Maybe it will be a feature movie? Top of my list for erotica M on M story telling thank Mr Rice. Writing genius runs in the family.

What a treat

I truly enjoyed this book, but what a treat to have the author narrate the story. And he did an amazing job at that. Excellent!

Sweet and emotional!

4.5

I’m surprised by how much I enjoyed this. As everyone knows, I’m pretty picky on super contemporary books, but this was like stepping into the world of Sapphire Cove, and I loved the characters.

I also really loved the sense of humor. I found myself laughing and almost crying many many times.

It should also be said that Chris did an AWESOME job narrating this book!

Narration- Cringe

Story is ok but the narration was so bad it was hard to enjoy. I have hundreds of audio books and this is definitely one of the (if not THE) worst narrators I've ever heard. Cringe-worthy would most aptly describe some of the voices used.

An absolutely gorgeous gay romance!

Sapphire Sunset is exciting, super sexy, super funny, and breathtakingly romantic and sweet in equal measure. It’s narrated by the author which is beyond wonderful. There are so many thoughtful details and surprises that I love in this book, and it’s a novel I will definitely revisit again. Sapphire Cove is a magical place that will whisk you off your feet and leave you with all the feels and stars in your eyes.