Starting from Here

Starting From, Book 3

By: Lane Hayes

Narrated by: Michael Dean

Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

Two bands, one goal, and a second chance....

Declan:

Everything is finally going well. I have a new band, a new label, and a debut album coming out. And then my drummer breaks his wrists. Just my luck. I need a quick replacement to record one more song, but my options are limited, and of course, the obvious candidate hates my guts. Okay, so I may have given him a few reasons over the years, but isn’t there an expiration date on holding a grudge?

Tegan:

I don’t trust Declan McNamara. Sure, he’s talented, smart, and has more sex appeal than any one person should be allowed. And yeah, he may be a rock star in the making, but beware - he’s trouble. However, our new record label’s survival may depend on a truce and extreme measures...of the fake boyfriend variety. If it’s our best shot at the big time, I’m willing to set the past aside and start over...here and now.

Starting from Here is a M/M bisexual romance rock and roll style...rival bands, fake boyfriends, and a second chance at a new love story. Each book in the Starting From series can be listened to as a stand-alone.

©2020 Lane Hayes (P)2020 Lane Hayes

Very good story

The story was good and the sex was hot. I wish that Lane Hayes would add in some voyeur scenarios and solo sex experiences.

so so good

after my third time reading and first listening i can safely say this is truly a glorious book. the ending is exceptional like the feels will consume you. just so good.

Friends to enemies to friends

This friends to enemies to friends to lovers story is interesting. We see the fake boyfriend thing become something much more. As a musician, I appreciated the trials of concert tours and the drive to be the best. Lane Hayes carries the story through and does it well, and Michael Dean remains one of my favorite narrators.

Declan and Tegan

Again Lane always finds a way to make me cry with her beautiful words. I loved this so much. Michael did an amazing job as always. I can't wait to see what happens next!

Sooo good!

5 Stars!

First of all, OMFG, how hot is the cover for this book? Damn! I think it's my favorite of all of Lane's covers so far and she has some very hot ones. *fans self* 

Second, confession time, I haven't read/listened to the first two books in the series. I know, I know, bad Mari, and really, I was more than a bit confused until my friend Amy gave me the cliff notes version. So, don't be like me, and if you haven't read the first two books, go and do it before reading this one. You can thank me later. 

I really liked Declan right from the start. He seemed like such a fun, easygoing guy, but he had unexpected layers. Not only was he working hard to make it in the music business knowing he was down to his last chance with his new band, but he has been dealing with depression since his teen years and a not-so-great mother who didn't fully accept his bisexuality. Tegan was a bit harder for me to like. I don't know, perhaps it was my confusion over what had happened between them and the animosity he held against Declan. I will say this, though, my Kindle nearly burst in flames any time these two interacted, be it in anger, while faking being together (yeah, right, LOL) or later when they'd reconnected, their chemistry was nothing short of explosive. 

I loved the progression from enemies to lovers and being privy to how they met back when they were 4 years old and seeing Declan be so nice to Tegan's mom warmed my heart, as much as it did Tegan's. I think that was a big turning point for them. 

Michael Dean did a fantastic job as he always does. The voices, the characterization, and the way he consistently delivers a top-notch performance without going overboard just makes him one of my favorite narrators. 

All in all, definitely an audiobook you don't want to miss out on. Just read or better yet, listen to the first two books first and since book 4 is coming out in just under 2 weeks, this is the perfect time to catch up!

A hot, second chance enemies to lovers!

This was a sweet, hot, enemies to lovers, second chance romance.
Declan and Tegan gave me all the feels and I absolutely loved them.
This was my favorite in the series by far.
Michael Dean delivered an impeccable audio delivery. His narration was apt for the characters voices and I absolutely enjoyed listening to this.

Good story. Good narration.

As usual, I really enjoy the way Lane Hayes constructs characters. I want to get to know all of them better. I also appreciate the way Hayes takes the time to show multiple sides to a story. Simple situations can become complicated dramas when diverse personalities clash.

The narration was also enjoyable, and the narrator did a good job of constructing different voices for each character.