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Starting from Scratch

Housemates, Volume 5

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Starting from Scratch

By: Jay Northcote
Narrated by: Lewis Carter
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Starting over isn't easy, but Ben is ready to live his life as the man he was always meant to be.

Ben is transgender and is back at the university after hormone treatment and chest surgery. His new housemates have no idea about his history, and Ben would prefer to keep it that way. He's starting from scratch, and his life is finally on track, except in the romance department. The idea of dating guys as a guy is exhilarating but terrifying, because if Ben wants a boyfriend he'll have to disclose his secret.

Sid is drawn to Ben from the moment they meet. He normally gets what he wants - in the short term at least. Ben's guarded at first, and Sid's not used to guys rejecting his advances. He eventually charms his way through Ben's defenses and helps Ben on his journey of sexual awakening.

It doesn't matter to Sid that Ben is trans. He's attracted to the whole person and isn't worried about what is - or isn't - in Ben's pants. They're good together, and both of them are falling hard and fast, but Ben's insecurities keep getting in the way. If Sid can convince Ben he's committed, will Ben finally be able to put his heart on the line?

Although this audiobook is part of the Housemates series, it has new main characters and a satisfying happy ending and can be listened to as a stand-alone.

©2017 Jay Northcote (P)2018 Jay Northcote
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Another well-rounded book by Jay Northcote. I've never read a book with a transgender protagonist and found the topic was explored very respectfully and beautifully. He has a thing for stretching endings quite a lot though. Oh well, well worth your while if you ask me.

Very cute. 😊

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It turned into an infomercial, some might find it helpful but I bought it for the romance.
I started the series book 5 going to read book 6 now as the 2 leads have caught my attention.

Audio was great

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Thanks for writing such a positive story with a trans character. I enjoyed the main story line, as well as meeting the other characters from the series again. However, I felt the story was a bit slow-going and less steamy than the rest of the series. The narration was OK but not my favourite.

Lovely story

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Another great one! This was my first if the Roomates Series and now I want to read them all!

I really enjoy Ben and Sid's story. I felt for Ben and his journey and felt Jay addressed Ben's past, dysphoria and internalised transphobia with great care, respect and authenticity. I could feel Ben's fears and emotions through Jay's words and I loved how Did was there to ease, tease and please at every moment. I feel these to have a special connection and look forward to going back and forward with the rest of the books in this series!

A great read and really well narrated. My first listen by Lewis and I really enjoyed his style. Looking forward to more from both Jay and Lewis!

A beautiful story

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I first found this author through the Housemates series, and Starting From Scratch is one of my favorites. The narration for this was fantastic and the narrator drew me into the storytelling right away. I really enjoyed Ben and Sid’s story, and I’m glad we got to know them after meeting them in a previous book. I really loved how their relationship unfolded and how Sid was so open to new experiences with Ben. Ben’s internal struggles as he found himself in his first relationship as a transgender man really pulled me in. Sid was so patient with Ben while they navigated through their new relationship together. Their story was fun, sexy and an emotional journey. I loved getting some glimpses of past Housemates through their story as well. All in all, I thought this was a heartwarming story with a fantastic HEA.

Ben & Sid

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