Fly Away Home by Felice Stevens; Narrated by J.F. Harding


The writer and the detective. For me, the audiobook has everything you need for a good book: romance, suspense, sizzle, some drama, likeable characters and a fantastic narrator.


From the Fly Away Home blurb:

Maybe Colson Delacourt teasing those nosy ladies in the coffeeshop with the plot of his next murder mystery was a bad idea. But does that mean he deserves to be arrested for attempting to kill his elderly neighbor? Why won’t the police believe he has nothing to do with her getting hurt? That detective Harper Rose won’t listen to him—he’s so annoying and arrogant. And sexy and gorgeous.

Then Colson also becomes the victim of a crime, and Harper is there to protect and serve with his body and lips. But after the suspects are caught, Harper returns again and again, and Colson can’t resist. There’s just something about a man with a badge and a big…gun to make a guy feel safe.

As a detective Harper is fearless, but when they’re together, he’s afraid to open his heart. He’s hiding something…or someone. Harper swears he’s not married and doesn’t have a boyfriend, so why can’t he ever stay the night? The closer they get, the more Harper pushes Colson away, ghosting him for days, then popping up and acting as if nothing is wrong. The disappearing act he keeps pulling isn’t going to work.

Colson knows what it’s like to have half a relationship, and he isn’t going to make that mistake again. He wants to be strong and walk away, but he sees Harper’s gentle, caring side and knows there’s a key that will unlock the mystery of Harper’s hidden life.

Colson wants them to plant roots and make a home. And that can’t happen unless Harper tells him the truth. Should Colson risk his heart for the possibility that they will soar together, or is it time to say good-bye?

Fly Away Home is a swoony, sexy, MM romance between two men who discover that love will find them when they least expect it. It's filled with steamy moments, tons of banter, found family, brotherly love and lots of home-made apple pie goodness.


Lesetiger's review:

Colson is a famous thriller writer who is in the middle of a writing crisis. When he has an idea for his new book, he tells the planned plot to his best friend in a coffeeshop, knowing full well that he has an audience. 

This brings Detective Harper Rose onto the scene. And before Colson knows it, he's a suspect in handcuffs.

Harper is one sexy detective you can't help but love. He spends a lot of time with his disabled brother David, who needs round-the-clock care. The rest of the time he is an NYPD detective.

This story has some fascinating secondary characters. The real star of the story is David, who is disabled after an accident, and whom Harper takes good care of. The author manages to sensitively convey David's needs and also his emotions, even though he can't speak. But Colson's neighbor Milli is also a very likeable character who I quickly took to my heart. Harper himself is simply very hot and absolutely loveable. But as far as relationships are concerned, he totally holds back after his last flop. Colson is similar when it comes to failed relationships. And then there's his past. Admittedly, it took me a little longer to grow fond of Colson, but he's earned it with his actions.

When they meet, the chemistry is palpable right from the start. They slowly build a relationship that starts off with friendship. I loved the way Colson and Harper interacted with each other. One open, the other less so, but they found their way and it was a pleasure to listen to this audiobook.

And of course there is also some suspense, as a series of burglaries in the neighborhood keeps the police on their toes.

J.F. Harding performed the story perfectly. He has a very pleasant voice and a great reading tempo. He portrayed the characters and emotions accurately and brought the story to life. For me, the audiobook has everything you need for a good book: romance, suspense, sizzle, some drama, likeable characters and a fantastic narrator.


Fly Away Home is currently available as an audiobook, e-book, paperback and hardback, and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription

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