The Best Laid Plans

De: Lauren Gallagher

Narrado por: Michael Ferraiuolo, Lia Langola

It's a foolproof strategy...until the emotional balance shifts.

After yet another adoption falls through, Gabe is ready to give up, and Shahid isn't far behind him. Apparently, being a gay couple - half of which is Muslim - is just one strike too many for the powers that be. When their friend Kendra offers to carry their baby for them, both men balk at first but gradually warm to the idea. Especially Gabe, whose bisexuality is open to the chemistry among the three of them.

The plan seems simple. Kendra and Gabe, foregoing the cold, impersonal IVF clinic, paperwork and red tape, will conceive the old-fashioned way. They'll all share parenting responsibilities, and live happily baby after.

But as the heat flares between Gabe and Kendra, Shahid's long-suppressed insecurities bubble to the surface. Then some unexpected news catches the trio off guard and derails their plans - and now one heart could be left out in the cold.

Warning: Authors subsist on the tears of listeners. Please recycle your hankies by wringing out and reusing. We'd hate to be the cause of a worldwide shortage of tissues.

©2016, 2017 Lauren Gallagher (P)2018 Lauren Gallagher

Enjoyable, unique story told from 3 Points of View

OVERALL: 4 out of 5 stars
STORY: 4 out of 5 stars
PERFORMANCE: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Gabe and Shahid have been together for years, but continue to hit roadblocks trying to adopt a baby. Since Gabe is bi-sexual they decide to try the old fashion way with their friend Kendra...we all know this is destined for trouble!

I enjoyed this story because I could feel the emotions right along with the three main characters. It was great that it was told in all three points of view and I could really get in their heads. The male narrator did not use enough distinction at times for me to know which guy’s POV we were supposed to be listening to sometimes.

This is the first book by me from this author, but I wouldn’t put reading another out of the question. She really pulled me into this story and I’m so glad I listened to it. These characters definitely faced some challenges, but I loved how they worked through all of it.


*** I voluntarily listened to a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ***

Awesome!

Awesome! I've volunteered to review this book for United Indie Book Blog. I had the audio version of this book. This story is about Kendra, Gabe and Shahid. This story is very well written. My emotions was all over the place with this one, it was like I was on a rollcoaster. Gabe and Shahid are so sexy, and so loving. Boy, when Kendra came into the picture with these two, WOW! I am in love with Michael Ferraiuolo and Lia Langola's audio book performances. I love the combination from these two narrators. You could hear every emotions that Gabe, Shahid and Kendra was feeling. You NEED to get this book or the audio version of it. You WILL NOT be disappointed in it. Keep up the amazing work! I can't wait to read/listen to more from them.

True Friends will do anything for each other

When I first started listening to this book, I thought it would be a light and fun story. But as the book continued, I realized that it is more true to life than I expected. It is an emotional rollercoaster. There are potholes in the road that these three follow. But as friends, they manage around those potholes, and become stronger. Like any relationship, theirs must overcome heartbreak before they can find happiness.

You know how it seems that thr that guys are always the hottest? Well imagine getting to sleep with them anyway!! Kendra gets to fulfill a wish of women everywhere, when she offers to carry Gabe's and Shahid's baby.

Lia Langola and Michael Ferraiuolo are a wonderful duet narrating team. Each one was able to bring out different characteristics of Kendra, Gabe and Shahid that truly enhanced the reading experience. Ms Langola has a sultry voice that captures your attention. Mr Ferraiuolo has a deeper, yet soft voice that truly portrays the male characters as I would have imagined them. This book is a must read!

surprise!

I got this book, knowing that the small portion of the cover I could see on the phone looked good and the narrator is someone I really like. but when I actually downloaded the book I realized it was more than I bargained for. I didn't think I would like it, but it's actually every entertaining, and well written. so if you can get over the same sex scenes, you will really enjoy it! I did! it was a pleasant surprise!

My Thoughts on The Best Laid Plans

The Best Laid Plans was an extremely well written, exceptionally narrated story. The three main characters all had great personality and there was so much I liked about them in their own different ways. But their interactions and communication with each other was probably my favorite. I just love couples that actually talk to each other. Who actually know each other. And who learn new things about themselves and each other as they grow together.

The two narrators for this story were fantastic. I've loved Lia Langola for a while now. It's gotten to the point where I will at least try just about any romance she narrates because I know I'm going to love listening to her. Michael Ferraiuolo isn't someone I have heard much by him, but I was very impressed with him in this one. He had two male voices to perform and I felt he did a great job giving them two distinct sounds.

This was a must listen to audiobook, and the story itself was so good I would definitely call it a must read as well.