Say It Like You Mane It

Boys of the Bayou Gone Wild

By: Erin Nicholas

Narrated by: James R. Cheatham, Desiree Ketchum

Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

What happens when a hellraiser turned hot cop is stuck with a headstrong heiress he’s determined to protect...and resist?

A runaway bride, wearing a freakin’ tiara, and carrying a stolen lion cub, of all things. This was not how rowdy, bad-boy-turned-small-town-cop Zander Landry expected his day to go.

He really didn’t expect his night to end with her sleeping in his bed after her near-kidnapping.

But his intense attraction to her and the feelings of protectiveness she stirs up? Oh, yeah, he knew those were coming.

She’s stunning, whip-smart, and trouble with a capital T.

Which means he needs her to head right back the way she came. ASAP.

His town is exactly the way he wants it...crazy and trouble-free.

Well, the crazy trouble he’s not related to, anyway.

Stranded in a tiny town in her half-million-dollar wedding gown with no money and no place to go...today is going pretty much exactly the way Caroline Holland expected it to.

But the grumpy, tattooed, oh-my-god hot cop being the answer to all her problems isn’t at all what she expected.

Now that she’s turned all the criminal (and obnoxious) info about her exotic-animal-dealing ex-fiancé over to Zander, she can kick back in a hammock with some sweet tea and relax.

Or not.

Turns out Caroline’s not the spoiled heiress Zander thinks she is. The gorgeous hellion wants in on the action and soon discovers just how dirty things can get in the bayou. And the bedroom.

More and more, Zander just wants her safe on the sidelines. But Caroline isn’t going anywhere until justice is done.

It’s a clash of wills that’s gonna get hotter than a crawfish boil in July. And the most fun the Landry family has had watching sparks fly since...well, the last book.

©2021 Erin Nicholas (P)2022 Erin Nicholas

Fun Small Town Romance

Baby lions and tigers and otters, oh my! I love the Boys of the Bayou Gone Wild series even more with each book I read/listen to. Zander Landry just wants to enjoy a drama-free day fishing, when a bride-nado whirls into the bar. Caroline is a runaway bride on a mission! Caroline & Zander complement each other perfectly. She is a vivacious, justice-seeking animal lover. He is the fiercely loyal, broody, secretly romantic cop determined to protect his family from trouble. Hot looks and unspoken feelings charge this small-town, slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine romance. I fall deeper for the Landry family with each book in the series. If you like a zealous, witty, charming, kindhearted heroine, you’ll love Caroline. If you love to read a broody, protective, swoon-worthy hero who reads romance, you’re going to want to get Zander on your TBR now.

Desireé Ketchum is a one-click narrator for me. She is terrific as Caroline; she brings her to life perfectly with a vivacious, adventurous, sultry, emotional performance. I love Desireé’s voice. Her cadence and pacing make for a delightful listen. Desireé beautifully embodies Caroline’s bubbly, fierce, kindhearted personality. James R. Cheatham is a new-to-me narrator. He fits into the Boys of the Bayou flawlessly. His performance as Zander is passionate, funny, snarky, and charismatic. His honeyed timbre is seductive and sweet. His accent is on point and his character voices are awesome.

Another fun listen

The narration was good, would have been more impactful if the narration was duet style throughout.