Mr. Swoony

The Nest, Book 3

By: Piper Rayne

Narrated by: Connor Crais, Luci Christian Bell, JF Harding, Sean Masters, Troy Duran, Teddy Hamilton, CJ Bloom

Hockey players were never my type.

At least, that’s what I thought—until I met Conor Nilsen. In truth, I didn’t know he was the goalie for the Chicago Falcons when he struck up a conversation the night of my bachelorette party.

He proved he wasn’t just some hot guy looking to score when he helped me get my drunk bridesmaid safely back to our hotel. That’s when he discovered my 30-before-30 bucket list—a list I hadn’t managed to check a single item off.

What was meant to be a night of stargazing turned into so much more. The chemistry between us was undeniable, and after one innocent night together, I started to question everything—especially my upcoming wedding to a man I wasn’t sure loved me.

Fast forward to my wedding day, and just as I’m standing at the altar, Conor bursts through the church doors to object. And now, somehow, I’m his roommate. Yikes.

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A Swoon Worthy Story

Piper Rayne does it again with the third book in The Nest series. Connor Crais & Luci Christian Bell along with Teddy Hamilton, CJ Bloom, JF Harding, Sean Masters, & Troy Duran. Connor & Luci are Conor & Eloise. They did an incredible job bringing these characters to life. This is the first time I have listened to Luci and she captured Eloise perfectly. Connor was terrific for the lovable Conor. They both had great chemistry & showing off the emotions, banter, & humor. Along with the rest of the cast, the audiobook was perfection.
I never did a stop the wedding trope. I loved how Piper Rayne wrote these characters. Eloise being a yes person, and marrying a man she wasn’t sure she truly loved. Conor having an instant connection to someone he never thought he would have. I love how they end up as roommates and then taking a chance with each other.
The writing was amazing and Piper Rayne once again connected all these characters together so well, that you wish you were a part of this family.

My favorite in the series!

I was so captivated by this storyline right from the beginning! I totally fell in love with these characters. So good!

I love this!

I love this series soo much and I hope it continues way past the next one!

Male Narrators Voice Too Flat

This is a great story. The male narrators voice is too flat. Not enough emphasis at all in his tone. Just flat. The female narrators voice is okay.

Swoon-worthy for sure!

Mr. Swoony is a sizzling hockey romance where he falls first and hard. *** Let me tell you, this trope makes me swoon like no other, and this book delivers!

I've been waiting for Connor story (for one reason, goalies are the best), and it did not disappoint! From the moment Connor sees Eloise at her bachelorette party, obviously not having a good time and in a tough situation, he jumps in to help her. From that first meeting, Connor feels an instant connection, something tethering them together, and as much as he wants to explore it, he walks away because she's not single.

“But I’d be lying if I told you anything other than the more time I spend with you tonight, the more I wish I had met you first.”

“I’ve never felt this before, and I’m trying to navigate these new feelings, but I feel lost in the middle of the woods without a compass.”

However, he's hooked and can't get her out of his mind. So, like any man who's fallen hard and ready to put his playboy days behind him, he decides to stop the wedding.

From the start, Connor is supportive of Eloise, pushing her to put herself first and leave her people-pleaser tendencies behind.

“You overthink what you should and shouldn’t do. Live life for yourself

He's also very protective of her and their relationship.

“I want to be the one to calm your fears, to empower you, to be the one you seek out to find refuge.”

I love that Eloise made a 30 by 30 list, and once she's free of her ex, she's determined to start crossing things off. The way Connor offers to help her with it, tells me he's a keeper, and when he finds her other list, and offers to help her with it, too... Well, just let's say that she's doesn't say no.

Oh, and the found family vibes and endless banter from Rowan, Kylie, Henry (Daddy), Jade, and Tweetie are the best! I can't wait to dive into Tweetie's story next!

Connor Crais, Luci Christian Bell, and crew do an amazing job narrating this one?