Taking the Long way Home written by Max MacGowen narrated by Matt Milne | Cat's Audiobook Review & #giveaway @Dreamspinners @maxmacgowan

Taking the Long way Home

• By: Max MacGowan
• Narrated by: Matt Milne
• Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
• Unabridged Audiobook
• Release date: 03-15-18
• Language: English
• Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC

Male escort Rye Bellamy is looking for a way out. Any way out. He’s getting older, and clients are getting more dangerous. If he doesn’t find something better, he knows he won’t survive.

He sees his chance in Marcus Townsend, a functionally blind Army veteran. Marcus, who refuses to accept his condition as immutable, has a shot at seeing a specialist who might be able to help him - but that doctor’s based on the other side of the country.

When Rye and Marcus meet, they realize they can help each other. Marcus can’t drive, but Rye can. Marcus knows what Rye is, but he likes him anyway. In fact, he more than likes him. Driving cross-country with a near stranger is a daunting task, but Rye’s biggest risk is falling for the gentle, stubborn-hearted soldier - and it might already be too late to stop that.

They plan to part ways when they reach their destination, but plans change as the affection between them grows. Now, neither wants their journey to end, but continuing means finding a way to bridge the distance between who they were and who they'd like to become.

©2016 Max McGowan (P)2018 Dreamspinner Press

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Cat gives this one 3.5 Meows...

Taking a long way is about Rye an aging prostitute that doesn't want to be roughed up. he tries to get out of his business but the only way to escape his employer is to run. he knows a lady in Atlanta that may hire him but needs a way. He meets Marcus and they become friends. Marcus is a nearly blind Veteran that is seeking treatment for his vision. He finds a chance at hope in Atlanta but he is unable to drive. So Marcus and Rye embark on the cross-country journey. The story is interesting but a bit slow paced. It seems to drag at times. Though there are some very interesting and even sad times as well. I loved watching the friendship between these two men grow into something else, but once it grew it still wasn't easy to achieve. I have to admit I almost wish I had read this one. Where Matt Milne has a dreamy, sexy voice it felt like sex oozed from his voice especially in Ryes voice. His was always like a bedroom voice. and it took me out of the story. All in all, it is a good book and if you like a second chance at life, broken men, slow burn, first time gay, friends to lovers, male prostitutes, blind veterans lots of angst and adorable dogs you will like this.

Max MacGowan is a work in progress. They’ve just turned forty, and are determined not to go gently into that good night. They identify as nonbinary genderqueer, and prefer they/them pronouns. While Max lives in North Carolina, they daydream constantly of Seattle and Portland and all other colorful points West. In the meantime, they’ll satisfy themselves with coffee and trying every recipe that piques their interest on the Food Network. While they can be quiet, friends will tell you all that still water can’t quite hide Max’s quirky personality, Or maybe it’s the ever-present puckish twinkle in the eyes that’s really to blame. Max has a fantastic time writing male/male romance, and is especially fond of polyamory, found families, love in unexpected places, friends who become lovers, and romantic comedies. They’re owned by two rowdy tomcats who take pains to make sure their owner doesn’t ever get the status confused. You can find Max online via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and their website. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Max-MacGowan/100009993105655 Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxmacgowan Tumblr: http://maxmacgowan.tumblr.com/ Website: http://www.maxmacgowan.wordpress.com You can also send Max an e-mail. They’d love to hear from you!

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