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Denial

By: Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
Narrated by: Kayden Lukakis
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The Sadist

Jean-Paul “JP” Dubois, assistant to the deputy mayor, was given the task of pushing Max Kalinski to the breaking point. The end game: get Max to quit working at city hall. The simple assignment turns into something deeper when JP learns Max is different than everyone assumed. He’s a complex man who has been taught all the wrong lessons - not simply a spoiled brat. JP knows he shouldn’t be the one to do it, but Max is in need of a strong man to help him right his wrongs.

The Extortionist

Friendless and virginity sadly intact, Max is ready to find his place in the sun - even if he has to steal it. After he takes an attempt at blackmail too far, he feels guilty for how he acted toward the deputy mayor. When Max is left with no choice except to move in with JP temporarily, he learns his supervisor isn’t what he’d imagined. An unexplored yearning inside of Max comes out to play, and he wants nothing more than for JP to be the firm hand that guides him. JP accepts Max’s quirks, including his undiagnosed OCD, and brings out the best parts of him.

All the Wrong Decisions

Their work life puts a damper on what could be. JP knows they can’t be together, and his loyalty lies with his boss. Finding Max another Daddy is the logical decision. The problem? Max only wants JP. As they deny what they really need, both men must get through their nine-to-five hours as though they don’t burn for each other, but at what personal cost?

©2021 Ki Brightly (P)2022 Ki Brightly

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I was already looking forward to this book. Max was not particularly sympathetic to me from the last volume. But with every minute more I listened, Max became more likeable to me. His background is so very different from what I imagined, and it was nice to see his development.
I also really liked JP, who took care of Max without reservation. Because actually JP was tasked with making Max's life at work so difficult that he quit. But when Max intended to spend the night at the office to escape his family, things changed.
JP's handling of Max's OCD was great and I found it very amusing in places. What I also enjoyed was the reunion with Harley from one of the earlier books.

Both authors have a knack for writing stories with deep characters. It was absolutely enchanting to listen to this great story.
Denial had me enthralled. From the story and from the narrration.
Curtis Michael does a really good job! I loved the way he read the story. He read emotionally and it was easy to tell the protagonists apart. He also has a very pleasant voice!

Absolutely recommend and I'm looking forward to the next volume in the series!

I received a copy of the audiobook from the author in exchange for an honest review.

A great enemies to lovers story

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Ki Brightly and MD Gregory’s world of New Gothenburg is an absolute favorite and Curtis has brought it alive! Such a well narrated story - loved it so much!

So incredibly good!

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This story has so many genre, from hate to love to daddy and a few other things. It broke my heart the way Max was misunderstood. Between his stuffy family to his job people just don’t see what he faces daily. It was interesting to watch him start to make decisions for himself. Jean Paul finally comes to understand and after all the irritations between these two it’s interesting to see the changes in both of them. I think the narration of Curtis Michael helped bring these characters to life.

Misunderstood

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OMG I actually loved Max! I knew there was so much more to him and my heart broke for his homelife and upbringing. I feel like this was a great redemption arc, he's strong, a bit stubborn and passionate with things that matter. it takes a lot to get out of defencive reactions and I loved Max's growth, as the person he was meant to be and his growth into the perfect boy for his Daddy
I loved JP in book 1 and I think I had a preconceived idea of what he was in my head, but oh my he's so much more! I did find it a little hard to let go of my preconceived notions but I loved JP as a Daddy!
There's drama, passion, discovery and growth and you of course get a great visit with Vane and Jaxson.
There are a few inconsistencies between the audio and ebooks and a few volume fluctuations and weird tonal shifts throughout but they don't really take away from the story. The narrator has a pleasant listening voice so all in all its good.

Hello Daddy!

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Max is in hot water after exposing the Deputy Mayor was having a relationship with a male. JP is to make Max's life a misery so he will quit. Instead he takes Max as his boy. Beautifully written and I fell in love with JP's voice.

Max and JP

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