Breaking Ground

Castle Harbor, Book 1

By: J.P. Oliver

Narrated by: Ryan Lee

Fail, and you lose it all. Win, and you lose him.

Braden is determined to get this resort project off the ground but has one little problem. He faces a very enthusiastic gang of environmentalists protecting puffins. And one of those protesters is awfully cute.

Jesse came to Castle Harbor to open the puffin refuge and never left. He’s willing to risk everything for his beloved wildlife habitats. Though he’s well-acquainted with wild beauty, he’s not expecting the habitat’s enemy to be so handsome.

When Braden confronts Jesse to discover how to get what they both want, the two realize what they want is unspeakable. This can only be worked out behind closed doors.

Can two deeply devoted men find those feelings in each other?

This enemies to lovers gay romance audio book features a pair of polar opposites afraid to lose it all, only to gain more than they imagined possible. This audiobook and all other audiobooks in this standalone series can be listened to in any order.

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A Must Listen

This book is a heartwarming romance that gives food for thought about the environment. The person that did the voices for the characters did an incredible job. I can't for the next book to come out.

Enjoyable Story

A very enjoyable story that kept me entertained. I really like the back and forth banter between Jesse and Braden especially with the sexual chemistry buzzing all around them. Their arguing leads to some great explosive sex as they try to come to some kind of compromise about the resort. The narrator was okay but just a bit flat and monotone through a lot of it. I voluntarily reviewed a gifted copy of this audiobook.

Quite Enjoyable

This audiobook was provided in exchange for an honest review.

Audiobook narration: Ryan Lee did a pretty good job of voicing the many characters. The pace of the narration was good. The pitch and tone of the voices he use for the characters was pleasant to my ears. There was a nice variance so the characters did not sound the same. Overall a good performance.

Story: I don’t know if you can refer to this as an “enemies to lovers” story but the was definitely some strong dislike going on. Jesse is an environmentalist extremely passionate about protecting the puffin sanctuary. Braden is a rich businessman developing a resort on land that happens to be right next to the sanctuary. There is some attraction when they first see each other. However, after they find out about who the other is the attraction seems to take a back seat but they ultimately can’t avoid it. I think the story was well thought out and while both characters are likable, I couldn’t help but root for Jesse. It’s a hot and sexy read with a surprising ending. Definitely recommend.

Love the Voice

I love this guy's voice. I don't know what it is about it but I just love the sound of it. There were a few spots that needed to be smoother but over all I loved this narrator.
This is the first book of JP Oliver's new series. This is the first time I was able to read the first in the series first. I am usually behind. I am excited to listen the next audiobook in the series.

good series start

Good story (providing you don't need a lot of character development or character background) with a good pace and an interesting cast of characters.
Narration was a little flat and it was sometimes hard to distinguish which character was speaking, but overall I enjoyed it.
I look forward to book 2.