A Charm of Finches

Venery, Book 2

By: Suanne Laqueur

Narrated by: Darren Eliker

"I swear. Give me one more chance and I will make the most of it."

Ex-hustler Javier Landes is asking for his third chance at love. The third time proves to be the charm when he meets a Manhattan art therapist named Steffen Finch. What starts as casual and curious deepens into a passionate relationship—everything Jav has ever wanted, and everything he fears losing.

Stef's business card reads Curator & Sailor. His creativity and insightful nature have made him into a talented therapist, the one to call for tough cases. His professional success can't conceal a deep desire to connect with someone, but Javier Landes is the last person Stef expected.

Geronimo "Geno" Caan is Stef's most challenging case. Shattered physically and mentally after a brutal sexual assault, Geno learns to let art express what can't be spoken aloud. But as Geno's attachment to Stef intensifies and spills onto Jav, the boundaries between professional and personal begin to blur.

Over the course of a year, Jav, Stef and Geno form an unexpected and unconventional triangle, revealing how men make love in times of war and how love is a great wisdom made up of small understandings. The long-awaited second book of the Venery series, A Charm of Finches is an epic tale of survival and secrets that will stay with you forever.

Contains adult themes of sexual attraction and sexual violence, written in adult language.

©2017 Suanne Laqueur (P)2023 Suanne Laqueur

Stunning

This book was profoundly heartbreaking and utterly beautiful in its devastation. I am so incredibly thankful I decided to buy this book. I 100% would recommend. This book has become one of my top 5 books. I would definitely caution anyone before reading or listening to check those trigger warning because you will find out very quickly in this book if it's something you can handle or not. If you can I promise you, you won't regret it.

A Masterclass in Writing and Narrating!

Interweaving storylines done at his finest. I am in continual awe of Suanne’s storytelling. I didn’t think I could love a book more than An Exaltation of Larks, but A Charm of Finches has stolen my heart and will remain there forever. If you love audiobooks this series is one of the best! Darren Eliker does so many characters but you would never know they are all him. His accents are flawless as well!

Amazing ❤️

Without a doubt, this is one of the most beautiful, painful, and emotional books I’ve ever read. And I’ve read hundreds, if not thousands of books. The author’s ability to transfer the characters’ emotions is exceptional. My heart broke so many times. But just as Suanne, the author, broke my heart, she slowly gently healed it again, piece by piece.

I can't finish this review without mentioning the narrator, Darren Eliker, who does an outstanding job. Where has he been all my audiobooks life??? He’s simply amazing. The way he brought the story and characters to life took this incredible book to a whole new level.

This book is a must-read

All the stars!

I read this book when it first released and have been waiting anxiously for the audiobook. I am thrilled with the finished product. The narrator did an excellent job bringing all these great characters to life. This story is complex and important with more layers than you can imagine. The difficult subject matter was handled beautifully by the author who is a master storyteller. I can't say enough good things about the entire Venery series, and this book in particular. Well worth the credit! .

Truly magnificent

I’ve read the book a few times, and this audiobook will most certainly follow suit. The writing, the dialogue, the respect for every single character, and the sensitivity with which Ms. Laqueur addresses the subject matter is positively profound. This book is exquisite on so many levels. It is not to be missed. Such a treasure and a gift to all who read and listen to it. It has my highest recommendation. Now on to the audiobook hangover.