Jackson and Blakely!

Jackson is fining it difficult to be around his best friend when he is in love with her, and she is in love with someone else, so he returns to California to fulfill his father’s dreams of renovating cars for the big screen. It is at his job where he meets the owner’s daughter Blakely and what started out as keeping an eye turned into so much more when he saw who she truly was.

Blakely is a social media influencer who knows that her success or failure depends on her appearance and actions. She presents one image to the public but her personal image is much different so even though she is seen by many the only person who truly sees her is Jackson and the reverse holds true.

Jackson is everything you could ask for in a man and so much more. He is always there with support and understanding whenever Blakely needs someone, and the evolution of Blakely’s characters was wonderful to see. The depth of the characters and everything they were feeling and dealing with came out in spades through the performance of the narrators. 🎧 Audiobook Obsession

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A Forbidden Age Gap Romance

Beneath The Hood by Emily McIntire is a forbidden age gap romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Gideon Frost and Ramona Master. This is the third book in the Sugarlake series and can be read as a standalone. However, I the stories are interconnected so I would highly recommend reading them in order.

The book comes with a caution: "Beneath the Hood features strong language, explicit sexual scenes and mature situations which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised."

This is the third book of Emily's that I have read and it definitely won't be my last. I was pulled in from the first chapter and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I loved the relationship that bloomed between Blakely and Jackson. Their relationship took me on an emotional roller coaster, but you couldn't help but root for them. I loved getting both of their points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for the next book in the series Beneath The Surface to be released on audio so I can get Lily and Mason's story.

Gideon and Ramona did an amazing job on the narration. They made me feel every emotion that Blakely and Jackson were going through.

I would highly recommend this book if you love forbidden romances, age gap romances, or contemporary romances.


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Finally!

Finally Jax got his happy ending. I've been rooting for him getting his happy ending ever since the first book. And boy, did this story not disappoint. I loved this forbidden age gap romance, with Jax being the perfect being that he is. And I really enjoyed seeing Blakely's character development throughout the story. The narrators did a wonderful job at vpocing the characters, it was so easy to distinguish. They are truly pros! I highly recommend this story.

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Beneath the Hood

I'm in love with Emily McIntire's writing and the way she can write about one of those 'taboo' topics we don't usually talk about. I loved the first book in this series Beneath The Stars and the way she handled alcoholism. In this book it was trickier but she did an amazing job.
I had a love-hate relationship with Blakely the entire time. What I mean is, I liked her enough but at the same time I felt like she was a little annoying in a sense. Her battles were real though and the way Jacks saw it and helped her just made me love him more.
I need to go back and read/listen to book 2 and continue the rest of the series because I truly am in love and Ms. McIntire has a new fan!

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so good!

i don't know how she does it, but all her books make tear up. so beautifully written and it all makes sense. the characters are wonderful and the way she described food disorders was very accurate. i can't wait for the next one. about the narration, both Ramona and Gideo were perfect, but i think i may have fallen in love with gideon's voice. so good!

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Sugarlake book 3 Jackson and Blakely

Beneath The Hood Sugarlake Book 3 by Emily McIntire
Narration by Gideon Frost and Ramona Master

Jackson or Jax has left Sugarlake behind, as well as his heart, and returns to California with aspirations of getting his restored vehicles into the movies. Which was his late father’s quest. While there and working his boss makes a request for Jax to watch over his daughter. At the start Jax sees Blakely as nothing but a spoilt child yet as they’re together more and more Jax sees what everyone else doesn’t in what Blakely hides from others. Which starts Jax really seeing Blakely as a woman that he’s starting to admire and care for. Loved the banter these two have. Both like each other and skirt around each other and when they finally give in to their attraction it’s really hot. Jax is gentle with naive Blakely and they secretly see one another because Jax is working for Blakelys Dad and there also her reputation as a media influencer to protect. Everything is going great until Blakelys Dad finds out about them. These two need a break and it comes along as apart each work on themselves. Emily’s written a heartfelt story that is real with situations that show her characters growth which I loved.

I was charmed by Gideon’s Jax as he showed his patience with Blakely and his caring too. Also playing Chase when he opens up Jax’ eyes to the past. Again with the heartfelt moments in this book. Ramona was wonderful performing all of the various gals from young to seasoned with ease and distinction. These two are professionals and I really enjoyed their acting.

I loved this series and the characters are realistic and Emily’s way of sharing the characters growth as they lived their lives made me eager to hear more.

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This writer and these narrators.. they’re GOLD!

Jackson moved to LA to pursue his fathers dream of working in cars for movies…. He’s doing well. When his boss’s daughter comes in to him, he views her as a nuisance…. At least in the beginning.

Blakely is an influencer who gets paid a LOT of money to be seen in products…. Jut she struggles with anxiety and her food. She is attracted to Jackson…. But he’s older… and he’s employed by her father…

This is the story you want to read or listen to. I LOVE to be read to, so listening is something I love to do! I recommend this book.. this series.. while-heartedly. Emily McIntire was a new author to me when I started the series, but she has, quickly, become a favorite to me. This book has so many facets.. and they draw you in and make you want more and more!!!

I love this author. And these Narrators have done an amazing job with this!!!

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Great

I absolutely loved this age gap love story.
The story about finding your truths & overcoming your additions and fears.
I loved getting to see Jax get his happy ending.
I can’t wait for the next story.

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Great listen

This a great addition to the series. I enjoyed the writing, the characters, the story. It was well written and well performed. It grabbed my imagination from the beginning. And I enjoyed it until the end. The narrators did a great job.

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Age gap romance

Jax moves from Sugar Lake to get away from the Leigh who broke his heart. When he meets Influencer Blakely Donahue he thinks she’s a pretentious brat but as he gets to know her he sees the real her that no one else seems to notice. Things and people come between them especially her Dad who insists on treating her like a child. Gideon Frost and Ramona Master narrated perfectly .
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