The Cuckoo's Call

De: Lily Morton

Narrado por: Joel Leslie

Can a summer romance last forever?

Wren Roberts thought he’d found his fairy tale when he met Mateo Rossi on holiday in Majorca. The wealthy and successful older man swept him off his feet, and before he knew it, he’d thrown caution to the wind and was living in Mateo’s waterside apartment in Venice. It’s a far cry from his harsh upbringing and crummy flat in London.

But as the summer turns to autumn, cracks begin to show. Mateo’s family aren’t welcoming, and there doesn’t seem to be a place for Wren in Mateo’s world. He could have coped with all of that, but Mateo himself seems like a different person away from the sunshine island.

Should Wren have been more cautious in riding off into the sunset when he wasn’t sure what lay over the horizon?

From best-selling author Lily Morton comes a romance about two men who find that sometimes happily ever after doesn’t end there.

©2021 Lily Morton (P)2022 Lily Morton

stellar story and performance

One of my favorite things about Lily Morton’s books is how she portrays real, mature people. Despite his age, Wren was wise and mature beyond his age. He had what most people would consider a rough upbringing. But he focused on joy and didn’t feel sorry for himself. Mateo was older but was so caught up in responsibilities that he ignored his personal life and dreams. He didn’t stand up for himself until Wren showed him how.

This is the 15th book that Joel Leslie has voiced for the author. It’s such a perfect match! His range and performance are exceptional. I have no complaints! It’s another stellar story.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy provided by GayRomanceReviews.

Story was lovely but I didn’t enjoy the narration

The story was pleasant with likeable characters and a bit older, so more relatable to me. At times it was a little over the top or predictable but very entertaining and I was rooting for the couple from the beginning. I really struggled with the accent and voice chosen for Wren as it sounded like a old men’s club waiter with an fake posh English accent put on faster speed to me. I almost stopped listening after few chapters. After some hours I got used to it but it still irritated me over and over. Especially during romantic scenes as it also always felt rushed. I guess it’s personal taste and how we imagine the protagonists to sound like but for me - Wren did not work and he tells most of the story. Anyway. It’s still entertaining and you can get used to it.

More of Teo & Wren

This is definitely one love story that could be taken further. I cannot get enough of Joe Leslie’s narration and different characters that he creates. More more

Brilliant writer and narrator!

As usual, Ms Morton and Mr Leslie have done excellent jobs! Wren is amazing and so well written.

A happy fairy tale

I enjoyed the story and performance.
Not really realistic storyline and rather predictable but still fun escapism and optimism for true love that conquers all.

Great story performed by one of the best!

The Lily Morton/Joel Leslie author/narrator combo absolutely cannot be beat. Lily writes fantastic stories with great characters who are fully brought to life and imbued with even more personality by Joel’s perfection of a performance.

The book, in Morton’s well-loved winning style, combines humor, snark, sass, and gut wrenching emotion to deliver an immensely entertaining story.

Joel Leslie’s performance (because it is truly the work of a talented voice actor) makes the entire thing come to life. Having watched him record during Facebook Live sessions I can see how much effort he puts in and how much work it is. His level of perfectionism is what makes him stand out among the narrators I listen to. He is absolutely my favorite narrator. In this book the sheer number of immediate changes between not only different characters but characters of different genders and accents is flawless.

I will be listening to this one again and again.

Fun and Entertaining Story

I thoroughly enjoyed this fun lighthearted story. Rich man, Poor man theme is not usually my go to trope by in this book it was beautifully written, with humor and snark. So far this is one of my favorite stories by this author. Narrator did a very good job telling this story, even the over the top accent was fun and fit the the flow of this story. Overall this was a perfect listening experience.

Fantaaaastic 🤩 🤩🥰

Love love love this audio ❤️ the story of Wren and Mateo is so sweet and at once heartwarming as well as heartbreaking at times. And this rendition by Joel Leslie is incredible and only adds "more" to the fantastic book by Lily Morton 👍

Nice escape.

it's a nice step away from reality. Almost a twist on a Cinderella story. I love Happy Endings.

One of my top 10 for the year

laughter, feels, some angst, a beautiful story and a great narrator. A must buy audiobook!