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Anticipating Disaster

Anticipation, Book 1

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Anticipating Disaster

By: Silvia Violet
Narrated by: Michael Pauley
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Oliver likes writing, reading, and the feel of satin and lace against his body. He also talks way too much when he’s nervous, knows more trivia facts than any man should, and is about as good at dating as he is at skiing - which is to say, completely and totally inept.

David’s never been with a man before, despite recognizing that some men make his pulse race and his body heat. But no one has ever made him as hot as his newest ski student - adorable, athletically challenged Oliver.

David’s never been into casual hookups, though, and Oliver’s in Wyoming for only a week - barely long enough to teach the man to ski, let alone convince a risk-averse guy like Oliver to give their relationship a shot.

Changing their entire lives based on one amazing week might be a recipe for disaster. But the greatest disaster of all might be playing it safe.

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Oliver is such a sweet, warm, loving person and his insecurities tugged at my heart. David is perfect with reassuring Oliver that he like him the way he is and micheal Pauley did a fantastic job with the emotions of the characters. cant wait for the next one.

fantastic, loved it!

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I’m so glad I waited to dive into Silvia Violet’s new series Anticipation till it came out on audio! A sweet and sexy opposites-attract romance, the first book, Anticipating Disaster, is fantastic. Including a cast of amusing supporting characters, there’s plenty of fun and humor in this low-angst love story.

Anticipating Disaster has all my favorite aspects of a Silvia Violet novel: wonderful characters, a creative story, and a romance with tons of steam and a strong hit of kink. And when I say kink, I’m talking lacey panties and some of the best dirty talk I’ve heard in a long, long time. This one’s a winner.

Not one for hook-ups, while David has always known he is bisexual, he’s never found the right man to experiment with. When he meets Oliver he can’t resist the powerful connection he feels, and the two agree to try a “casual relationship”.

The chemistry between David and Oliver is off the charts. Between the sensual lingerie and David’s initiation into the world of gay sex, Anticipating Disaster is smoking hot.

What’s really special is what happens to Oliver over the course of this story. Feeling treasured and valued by David ups his self-esteem and gives him the courage to face up to some meanies in his family. Plus, the courage he finds in the acceptance of the residents of Anticipation inspires him to make some important changes in his life.

Michael Pauley’s performance is absolutely wonderful! There’s a fantastic array of characters in this one and Pauley’s range really shines. (I swear, he does little ole’ grannies better than anyone else.) And I don’t have to tell his fans how beautifully he performs Silvia Violet’s sensual and erotic love scenes. I can’t wait to hear what he does with the rest of this series.


an audio copy of Anticipating Disaster was provided to me for the purpose of my review

Fantastic New Series, Pauley is Wonderful!

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This was such an entertaining audiobook.
I really enjoyed listening to this story.
Great writing was elevated to another level by great narration.
I can’t wait to listen to more of this series.

Loved it

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Loved listening to this story!
Oliver and David had my attention right from the start with interesting individual stories, and family(!), and then when they meet and start on an interesting path together beginning with a ski lesson. Oliver is adorable in his set ways and dislike of the cold and physical activity. His family are hilarious, providing a lot of entertainment in both happy and sad times and David is like his knight in shining armour, rescuing him from awkward moments and accompanying him on family obligations. They clearly have a quick connection and immediate attraction that just builds as we go through the story. I love the two of them together and the people that we get to meet in Anticipation, David's home town. There's even a little bit of manties kink added in as a sweet little bonus.
Definitely a great new contemporary romance from Silvia Violet and I'm excited to start book 2! Definitely a recommended read/listen.
Michael Pauley has done a wonderful job of bringing this world to life with the amount of characters that we get to meet and the romance that brews as we work through the story. Highs and lows are given the same amount of attention and I really fell in love with all of the characters, especially Oliver's Nana. She's a hoot!

Great narration for a fun and romantic story

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A fab start to the Anticipation series by Sylvia Violet. We have one cute nerdy guy who has been the target of bulling from family and an ex and one hot lumbersexual who loves the outdoors. They meet at a ski resort and their attraction to each is undeniable, cue some fun times until feelings get involved and things start to get complicated.

Oliver and David were amazing together, Oliver has very little confidence due to how he's been treated in the past and David does his best to convince him he really wants to be with him. David is very loving and this shows from the very start as to what he does for Oliver. They are on fire together, Oilver's kink is something David had no idea he wanted but is fully on board for.

A great holiday romance with a HEA.

Opposites Attract

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