Strong Enough: Family Collection
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- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
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SYNOPSIS
When a casual hookup turns into the potential for love, staid Spencer realizes he wants to build a life with vibrant Emilio.
When 22-year-old Emilio Sanchez sees handsome Spencer Derdinger walking by his construction site, Emilio makes it his goal to seduce the shy professor. Getting Spencer into bed isn't difficult, but Emilio soon learns that earning the trust of a man deeply hurt will take time and patience. With a prize like brilliant, sweet Spencer on the line, Emilio decides he is strong enough to face the challenge.
Spencer is surprised when he's approached by the gorgeous construction worker he's admired from the safety of his office window. Acting spontaneously for the first time in his 38 years, Spencer takes Emilio home. When the casual hookup turns into the potential for love, Spencer realizes that if he wants to build a life with Emilio, he'll need to be strong enough to slay his personal demons and learn to trust again.
I have to say, this is one of my favourite reads from Cardeno C, and one that I have read more than once, and that this audio is one I will listen to time and time again.
I adore Emilio, although only young at 22, he is determined to capture Spencer, but I have to say although he is young, he comes across as very mature and sensitive to the feelings of Spencer. However things are not as easy as I think he thought they would be.
Spencer comes across as very shy, but even more so he has no confidence now being with another man. He had problems in bed prior to Emilio, and whenever he is with Emilio they are never far from the front of his mind.
Emilio approaches Spencer, of whom he has been admiring from afar, (and Spencer has been admiring Emilio from his office window), and finally decides to speak to him and ask him out. Their initial meeting was funny to listen to, as Spencer is totally thrown by the fact that Emilio wants to be with him, but does agree to Emilio following him to his house!
Once at the house, Emilio realises just how nervous Spencer is, and although originally he just wants to seduce and bed him fast, he begins to rethink things when he really looks at Spencer and loves what he sees, and began thinking long term.
Emilio begins a courtship with Spencer, taking his time and nurturing their slowly growing relationship, but he has a major hurdle and that is Spencer himself. Spencer has been burnt before, and is wary of letting anyone else close... but oh how he loves being with Emilio, despite their age difference.
Can Emilio prove to Spencer that he is sincere, that the age difference means nothing? Can Spencer overcome his inner demons and experience all that Emilio has to offer? Only time will tell......
I adore Emilio, although only young at 22, he is determined to capture Spencer, but I have to say although he is young, he comes across as very mature and sensitive to the feelings of Spencer. However things are not as easy as I think he thought they would be.
Spencer comes across as very shy, but even more so he has no confidence now being with another man. He had problems in bed prior to Emilio, and whenever he is with Emilio they are never far from the front of his mind.
Emilio approaches Spencer, of whom he has been admiring from afar, (and Spencer has been admiring Emilio from his office window), and finally decides to speak to him and ask him out. Their initial meeting was funny to listen to, as Spencer is totally thrown by the fact that Emilio wants to be with him, but does agree to Emilio following him to his house!
Once at the house, Emilio realises just how nervous Spencer is, and although originally he just wants to seduce and bed him fast, he begins to rethink things when he really looks at Spencer and loves what he sees, and began thinking long term.
Emilio begins a courtship with Spencer, taking his time and nurturing their slowly growing relationship, but he has a major hurdle and that is Spencer himself. Spencer has been burnt before, and is wary of letting anyone else close... but oh how he loves being with Emilio, despite their age difference.
Can Emilio prove to Spencer that he is sincere, that the age difference means nothing? Can Spencer overcome his inner demons and experience all that Emilio has to offer? Only time will tell......
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Love at First Sight: Home Collection, # 4
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- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
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SYNOPSIS
The moment naïve, optimistic Jonathan Doyle glimpses a gorgeous blue-eyed stranger from afar, he believes in love at first sight. Unfortunately, he loses sight of the man before they meet and then spends years desperately trying to find him. Just as he is about to give up, Jonathan gets a break and finally encounters David Miller face to face.
Successful, confident David turns Jonathan's previously lonely life into a fairy tale, giving him more than he ever imagined. But the years spent searching were hard on Jonathan, and he's terrified his young son and scandalous past will destroy his blossoming relationship. For David and Jonathan to build a future together, they'll both have to dig deep: David for the courage to share himself in a way he's never considered and Jonathan for the strength to tell the truth.
I thought I had read most of Cardeno C's books, but here is one that I haven't read!! This audio was the first time I had heard the story. I have to say I love Alexander Collins narration on this.
Jonathan Doyles life has not gone as he planned, just as he sees a stranger who he believes is his one love, he loses sight of him, and then finds out he is to be a father! He spends time looking for this stranger to no avail, so eventually returns home to his family.
He moves back in with his family, and continues to raise his young son. He goes out to celebrate his birthday, and finally gets to meet the stranger he has been looking for..... David. They end up spending the night together, but Jonathan runs away the next morning before David can get his number.
Now it is David looking for Jonathan, and finally he finds him, but Jonathan has a secret of two that he must tell David about.... one being his son and secondly his past, which he can never really escape from. David is totally taken with Jonathan, but he has never really let anyone close, so it is a learning curve for them both.
David and Jonathan grow closer, and although Jonathan has told David about his son, he has kept his past a secret, but it is only time until someone else spills everything.... which to Jonathans dismay is what happens.
Is the relationship over before Jonathan has the chance to explain? Or is David more understanding than Jonathan realises? Can they be the family that both of them crave?
Jonathan Doyles life has not gone as he planned, just as he sees a stranger who he believes is his one love, he loses sight of him, and then finds out he is to be a father! He spends time looking for this stranger to no avail, so eventually returns home to his family.
He moves back in with his family, and continues to raise his young son. He goes out to celebrate his birthday, and finally gets to meet the stranger he has been looking for..... David. They end up spending the night together, but Jonathan runs away the next morning before David can get his number.
Now it is David looking for Jonathan, and finally he finds him, but Jonathan has a secret of two that he must tell David about.... one being his son and secondly his past, which he can never really escape from. David is totally taken with Jonathan, but he has never really let anyone close, so it is a learning curve for them both.
David and Jonathan grow closer, and although Jonathan has told David about his son, he has kept his past a secret, but it is only time until someone else spills everything.... which to Jonathans dismay is what happens.
Is the relationship over before Jonathan has the chance to explain? Or is David more understanding than Jonathan realises? Can they be the family that both of them crave?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cardeno C. - CC to friends - is a hopeless romantic who wants to add a lot of happiness and a few "awwws" into a reader's day. Writing is a nice break from real life as a corporate type and volunteer work with gay rights organizations. Cardeno's stories range from sweet to intense, contemporary to paranormal, long to short, but they always include strong relationships and walks into the happily-ever- after sunset.
Cardeno's Home, Family, and Mates series have received awards from Love Romances and More Golden Roses, Rainbow Awards, the Goodreads M/M Romance Group, and various reviewers. But even more special to CC are heartfelt reactions from readers, like, "You bring joy and love and make it part of the every day."
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