Ben Fortune

A Shifter Love Story (Blackstone Academy, Book 2)

By: Elizabeth Dear

Narrated by: Michael Gallagher, Gregory Salinas

When my family finally left our little close-minded pack of assholes back in Utah to join a huge progressive pack in Northwest Louisiana, I thought I’d finally be free of the chains of judgment, scrutiny, and homophobia that had tainted my life with our old pack. I thought I was done with labels and pack drama, and I was ready to fly through my last two years of high school winning friends and influencing people with my stunning charisma—in spite of the fact that we were supposed to be lowly omega wolves.

But when the Alpha’s son rejects my beloved sister as his fated mate on our very first day at Blackstone Academy, his callousness and stupidity kick off a chain of events that embroils us both in the drama we wanted to avoid, both at school and within the pack at large.

It also entangles me with the Alpha Heir’s best friend and beta wolf, Thad James, and I can’t seem to fight my attraction to him—not that I try very hard. He’s a stuck-up, beautiful, cocky asshole behind those sexy-as-f--k glasses, and I make it my life’s goal to knock him off his game while he fights the intense chemistry between us.

For him, there could never be anything serious between us because of who he thinks I am.

And who am I? I’m Ben Fortune, and I’m going to get what I want.

This is a new adult, academy-based paranormal M/M romance. While it can be read as a stand-alone, it is highly encouraged that you listen to Mave’s book (Blackstone Academy, Book 1) for a better listening experience. As always, this book is intended for the 18+ crowd and contains a lot of swearing and some spicy boy-on-boy action. If that all sounds like your jam, then dive in!

©2021 Elizabeth Dear Publishing (P)2022 Elizabeth Dear Publishing

Ben Fortune

I loved the book and loved the audiobook equally! Lots of things that happened in Mave’s book are shown here but on Ben’s POV.

Great storytelling, engaging main characters and the steamy scenes were just right!

great second addition to Mave's story

I usually don't like high school characters because of their immature natures, but most of the kids in this story have been hardened already, so it's more of an adult story. Dear writes very well with a plot that seamlessly meshes with the romance. this one has the heartbreak of prejudice by class system, the steadfastness of personal confidence of self worth, and the happy tone of true love. not much homophobia here; the pack is very open to LGBT couples. can't wait for the next story!

Narration and Story are on point and fantastic!!!!

I absolutely love Ben and Thad's story and now that I get to listen to it on audio, it's even better.

The narrators definitely allow you to be immersed into the story. I loved their voices but it took me a minute to remember it was set in high school with Thad's voice since it's so deep. I'm sure there are kids in their late teens with deep voices but it's been a while since I was in high school, so it threw me off a bit.

Love it

I have listened to this book over 6 times love the character interactions would recommend this book

My new favorite MM audiobook!

I loved reading this book and I loved the audio version even more! The narrators do an exceptional job of bringing Ben and Thad to life, with all of their sexual tension and banter. Michael Gallagher really showcases the playful, fun, antagonistic attitude of Ben, as well as his strength and loyalty to those he cares about. Gregory Salinas is the perfect voice for Thad and he really nailed his uptight, condescending tone. I 100% recommend this to anyone who loves MM audiobooks like I do!!!