New shifter series great narration

Dylan is an architect in Portland, OR who lives for his work and longs for romance, but hasn’t found it. One night he hooks up with an enigmatic man, Andy, who ends up being an evil werewolf that attacks Dylan, making Dylan a werewolf as well. Now, once a month, Dylan has to lock himself down or end up on the streets of Portland, killing innocents.

Chris is a country bumpkin with a past. He’s “poor white trash” and lives basically on a shoe string budget doing various handyman type jobs. When Dylan moves in next door he’s sure that he’s being judged by the uppity hipster but can’t refuse the extra cash offered to help with renovating Dylan’s new cabin.

Eventually both men succumb to their attraction for the other but both are hiding some deep, dark secrets. The question is, is what they have strong enough to survive those secrets coming to light?

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This is a shifter story more like the werewolf stories of old. Dylan isn’t part wolf, he only becomes the “monster” once a month and he hates it. Chris’ feelings of inadequacy and his shame stemming from his past keep him from allowing Dylan in. Dylan won’t let anyone close for fear he might hurt them.

Kim Fielding is an amazing writer and this book is no exception. She’s developed a plausible world wherein things do go bump in the night. She found a way to keep Dylan’s experience a tragedy, yet with a silver lining.

(I loved all the Portland references! Yay Stumptown! I totally cried laughing at the women’s house – SO PORTLAND – it needs to be green, and exotic, but not too exotic and make a statement, but not too much of a statement and you’ll know it’s right because it will FEEL right… so spot on!)


Audio:

Nick J Russo narrates this and his voice is DIVINE. He does a lovely growly Dylan and a perfectly “hick” Chris. Together they have some serious chemistry. Nick always does an excellent job with his “acting” and I really loved the final scene where Dylan and Chris admit their feelings to one another. Can’t wait for book 2 on audio!

I really enjoyed the story and think that listening to this is absolutely the best way to enjoy this.

4.5 of 5 stars

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entertaining

Any additional comments?

This was an audio that had twist and turns all over the place.

Dylan has an issue, the one time he was noticed at a bar was of course by a werewolf that couldn’t control his urges and bit him. Now he lives with this anvil around his neck every full moon. Deciding enough, he finds a run down farm house that needs restoring but since that’s his field, it’s perfect. The only issue is he’s neighbor.

Chris is about the most ungay stereotype there is. Which is awesome, he’s brass, gets drunk on cheap beer, fixes up anything with an engine, pee’s off the back porch, brilliant.

So when they get together and start the reno, and things heat up between them Dylan is confused on one, is Chris gay and two why would this Handsome man want him.

As the story unfolds and we get a better understanding on what makes each of these two tick we can see how perfect they are together. The moods that Chris has, is rooted in the insecurities. And the big secret that Dylan has is ruling and running his life.

But of course these two get these act together, and we get our HEA in the end.

The narrator, did a wonderful job with all of these characters.

I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review by Chrystal many reviewers

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Fun and interesting take on shifters

Would you consider the audio edition of Good Bones to be better than the print version?

I did not read the print

What about Nick J. Russo’s performance did you like?

I enjoy Nick Russo's stories. I think he puts a lot of inflection on his stories which helps draw you in

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I can rarely find the time to listen non stop but it's nice to have in the car or when I'm looking to fill silence

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Good Paranormal Romance

This was a fun story with a bit of paranormal thrown in with it. I really liked the way we got to see the relationship being built as the two men worked on the house renovations and how they supported each other in various ways as they grew closer and closer.

Then the full moon rolls around and we are exposed to why Dylan wanted to get away from city life in the first place... and why he loves living in the woods as well..... until his nasty ex enters the picture and all Dylan's secrets are exposed.

I liked the suspense in wondering how/when the secret would come out and wondering how it would be handled.

A very well written book.

Nick Russo did an great job narrating the book as well. I've listened to numerous projects of his now and he has a great voice for narrating and bringing the story to life with a good tempo and reading speed.

I received a free copy of this book to read for Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.

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Really good

I love Nick J Russo and Kim Fielding! When they pair up, it's fantastic! Really good story, I hope they release more together.

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very good

good story I enjoyed it all around. best I've heard in a long time. excellent

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Nick Russo's voice is WAY TOO perfect

I loved this book and its story. Nick Russo pulled off the accent differences of Chris and Dylan superbly; he made Chris feel SO real and gave the character the presentation the depth of his personality deserved. Unfortunately the sequel uses a new narrator and I've listened to the sample reading. There's no way the depth of Chris will continue to lackadaisically shine like in the first book.

Personally I won't be giving #2 a try. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it, unless you think adding a haunted house angle is just too trite.

Nice, to short.

I am going to check out the other books in this series.🤪 I liked werewolves stories. So, I will see if there is more.

great bones

Andy irked me to no end! He just kept pushing and pushing- karna- ta da!! Dylan and Chris were a mass of angsty heat! Geeze! I empathized with Dylan's inner struggles. Dylan and Chris were suvh an odd couple, but they paired up nicely . One problem/danger dealt with, but can they make it for the long haul?? Looking forward to more. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a great job.

Delightful

A man looking for refuge found more than he’s looking for in this quiet but sweep love story. Nick J Russo is delightful as always and his voices for each character is distinct and memorable. Loved it.