Not What It Seems
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Not What It Seems
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Narrated by:
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Nick J. Russo
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By:
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Nicky James
They say I killed them. They say I’m sick. They’re wrong. Nothing is as it seems.
Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Cyrus Irvine takes his job and his life very seriously. He is well-respected in his field and has worked hard to get where he is.
But he’s lonely.
When called in to evaluate a murder suspect, the last person he expects to find is the man he slept with a few months ago. The man who ghosted him and wounded his fragile heart.
Ethically, he should turn around and walk away, but he doesn’t. For as much as Cyrus understands the human brain, he can’t understand the pull he feels toward the patient.
One session with River Jenkins and Cyrus is sure of three things: River and everything about his preliminary diagnosis is a lie, his feelings toward River haven’t gone away, and despite his professional code, he isn’t going anywhere.
Someone needs to get to the bottom of this.
Cyrus’ world is turned upside down as he and River team up to find the truth.
During their quest for answers, Cyrus discovers the hardest part of his decision isn’t the risk to his career, but the risk to his heart.
Not What It Seems is a 115k MM romantic suspense with doctor/patient, forced proximity, and age gap themes.
©2021 Nicky James (P)2022 Nicky JamesSimply incredible
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I felt so many emotions well listening to not what it seems I felt like I was in the story
I was on my the edge of my seat so many times and loved every minute of it
cyrus and river stole my heart
beautiful performance and wonderful written storyline
stunning performance and wonderful intense story
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From the very start, River and Cyrus's relationship threw me for a loop. To go from being two strangers in a bar to being on opposite ends of a table in a psych ward is a jarring transition, and it set the tone for the rest of the story well. For a few short minutes, I actually believed River might be a murderer, but the more Cyrus analyzed his behavior, the more we both came to the conclusion that something was off. It was fascinating to watch as Cyrus battled between staying professional and revealing their personal connection, but I have to admit that never in my wildest dreams did I expect him to get so involved in clearing River's name. River may have been self-assured and confident, but Cyrus was a constant worrier and sometimes painfully anxious in his decision-making. I certainly wouldn't have paired them up to solve a case of this magnitude, but much to my surprise, they brought out the best in each other.
As the two of them pieced together clues and hunted down connections from River's past, I found myself utterly charmed by the romantic relationship building slowly in the background. River and Cyrus didn't have much time to linger between the sheets, but even without an overload of steamy nights I still believed in the connection forming between them. The closer they grew, both physically and in solving the mystery, the more anxious I became about how everything would work out. There were multiple instances when things started sliding sideways and River or Cyrus had to hastily course-correct to avoid a collision, and boy did each instance make my own heart beat out of my chest. It was almost a relief when they did finally figure out the truth, if only because it gave me hope that the constant chase was finally nearing its end. Of course, the true villain didn't go down without a fight, but River and Cyrus's resourcefulness allowed them to get the upper hand.
River and Cyrus may not have gotten the traditional happily ever after with elaborate declarations of love and riding off into the sunset together, but the way their romance ended was equally satisfying and full of promise for the future. I can't complain about a single second of their story, and now that I know all the hidden surprises I want to give this a re-read to see what extra clues I can pick up on in advance!
**I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
A thrilling blend of suspense and romance
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Narration: Very good performance.
Intriguing to say the least
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