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Captive Hearts
- Deviant Hearts, Book 1
- Narrated by: Dan Calley
- Series: Deviant Hearts, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: LGBTQ+, Romance
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“Too young, too blond, too skinny. Billy Grace was everything my head told me I didn’t want. Too bad my heart had other ideas."
When Dashiell Slater uses his fists to stop a vicious assault, the last thing he expects is to be offered a job as reward for being a Good Samaritan. Out of work and short of cash, all he has to do is chauffeur Billy around. It’s easy money, so saying yes should be a no-brainer. And if the offer’s not quite legal, so what? Dashiell’s smart and savvy and knows how the world works. But there are strings attached, and Dashiell doesn’t want to get entangled. He’s ready to say no and walk away...until he sees the fear, despair, and fathomless sadness in Billy’s jade-green eyes.
“He was everything I wanted, but couldn’t have. What was the use in dreaming when I was already bought and paid for, the property of another man?”
Billy’s life is a daily round of fear and abuse. One wrong word or one wrong look can mean a beating, or worse. Dashiell’s everything Billy’s heart craves - a man who’ll love and protect him and who’ll keep him safe and catch him when he falls. But Billy can’t have what he yearns for, because, to give in to his heart means breaking a promise he’s vowed to keep at all costs.
A soul-searing kiss, a whispered promise, and the chance of a future together is there for the taking. But life is never that simple, and danger surrounds them at every turn. Imprisoned by devotion, duty, and obligation, Billy’s heart is captive, but can falling for Dashiell finally set it free?
Captive Hearts is the first book in the Deviant Hearts series.
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- Erryn Barratt
- 24-11-19
A tough listen but worthwhile
This is one tough listen. Seriously. I’ll give a trigger warning because the violence is, frankly, violent. And although mostly behind closed doors, there is a bit that is on the page. In other words, this book is not for the faint of heart or those for whom abuse is a trigger. If you’re not one of those people, this book has a lot to offer.
It’s gritty. Really gritty. I’m a fan of realism and this book delves deep into the psyche of several different men. Dashiell is the character we’re introduced to first. He’s out for a night on the town with his buddies when he comes upon an assault going on in a bathroom. He doesn’t hesitate, just wades in with both fists. The man he’s saved? A waif named Billy Grace. When Billy’s boyfriend offers Dashiell the job of bodyguarding Billy, he agrees. The money’s good, to be sure, but he’s also intrigued by this young man. What’s his story? Why is he with an older man with thinning hair and a paunch? Not that opposites don’t attract, but Billy is ethereal while Frankie is bordering on vulgar and, given the amount of money he’s offering for his lover’s protection, a very wealthy man.
Billy might be old enough to take care of himself, but in some ways he’s naïve. He treats Dashiell like the hired help he is and it takes him a long time to realize the older man is kind. Dashiell might have started out doing the minding for the money, but the men quickly find they have a lot in common. They bond, although Dashiell wants to feed Billy while the younger man knows he can’t put on an ounce or there will be hell to pay. Actually, there’s hell to pay on a regular basis. But Billy puts up with the abuse because he feels he has no choice. Once I found out why, I felt tremendous empathy. He’s in a no-win situation. Would I be willing to put up with what he does? I’d like to think not, but sometimes we have to make tough choices.
As I said, the abuse is unrelenting as the story unfolds. There is a lot going on in this book and I wasn’t always sure who were the good guys and who were the bad ones. Life is like that sometimes. Billy learns he can trust Dashiell, but the question is whether he can break free from the ties that are binding him to the horrible Frankie. The book is a romance, so at least that much was guaranteed. Did my heart break getting there? It might have.
Dan Calley narrated this book and I was glad. He also narrated the Jack Pyke series ‘Don’t’ and he does a superb job for those as well. His deep London accent and gruff voice take some getting used to, but he does really well with these gritty stories.
This book is the first in a series and I’m desperately hoping the others will come to audio as well. Enjoyable if difficult listen.
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- Debbie Attenborough
- 15-11-19
so bloody good!
I was gifted my copy of this book.
Dashiell saves Billy from an attack and then is offered a job as his driver. Dashiell wants to say no, but one look at Billy and Dashiell knows he can't. When the full picture becomes clear to Dashiell, and he grows closer to Billy, they begin to think that maybe, just maybe they can get away. But there is more at stake than just Dashiell and Billy, and the noose grows ever tighter around Billy. Can they really be free?
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This is the first book I've listened to by AE Ryecart (although I do have signed copies of The Barista Boys books!) and this was one hell of a ride!
I *try* to seperate the narration from the story and write two bits of a review, but when a book is first person, multi point of view, I find it so much harder! So, not gonna!
Dan Calley narrates this book and this is the first of his work I've managed to finish (totally another story, quite literally!) and I bloody loved the way he tells Dashiell and Billy's story!
Calley get over every single feeling that Ryecart writes, and in such a way, I HAD to stay up late to finish it!
Dashiell has an immediate attraction to Billy, but knows he can't have him, not while Billy is so tied to the situation, but they can't keep away from each other. Calley gets over the whole range of emotions that Dashiell, and indeed Billy, go through when dealing with the situation, and how they can be together, while figuring it all out!
I loved that Dashiell's need to look after Billy, to feed him, soothe him, all those sorts of things, come out of nowhere for Dashiell. They really do hit him upside the head!
Billy? Oh, I felt, deeply, for Billy, I realy did. He knows he can never be free, not while he has responsibilites to take of, but he can hope, right?? You do feel it, deep in your soul, when Billy stops hoping, and it made me cry!
The way it all goes down comes out of left field, I thought I had more book left, it totally took me by surprise! Oh, I KNEW it was coming, but still.
There is another character here who is not all he sems, and his book is next, I so wanna listen to that too!
Be warned though, this book is dark, with reference to abuse that is described in some detail, but not every detail, if that makes sense. And the situation Billy is mixed up in has hints to underground activities. Some readers may have triggers.
BUT for me??
5 star read
5 star narration
**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
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- Ronald Betts
- 06-09-20
A love story with dark undertones
A love story that ends well but the journey is dark and unpleasant and not for the faint hearted, you might have a few sleepless hours. it's well written and well narrated.
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- Gwen
- 08-07-20
Captive and in love 😍
Billy has been lured in a ver dangerous situation. He endures it because of love, misguided but love after all. He would do anything for the ones he loves. Unthinkable things. Until Dashiell, he took it like a champion. Their love is forbidden, impossible yet so strong it saves them both. Dark but oh such a great romance.
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- Wendywoo
- 09-04-20
Brilliant
Loved this book and the way it was portrayed. Billy and Dashel melted my heart from the start of the story to where they finished and the way Dan Carlley read it was amazeballs can’t wait to jump in and listen to book 2
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- Mrs N
- 18-03-20
A great thrilling ride...
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- HelenMK69
- 17-03-20
Great book
If you want a book with a lot of angst, great characters, a few rwists then read or listen to this bpok.
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- Vanessa Leighton
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Wow
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- KR Phoenix @ Books, Tattoos and Tea
- 11-03-20
Wow, that was intense...
🌟🌟🌟🌟 4.5 stars
🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: 3.5
🎧🎧🎧🎧 Narration: 4.5
Wow, that was intense...
This is a highly detailed, intense and raw journey into the life of a despicable and disgusting criminal, "his" boy and the unexpected savior that changes everything!
I'd put if listening to this one as if heard it was intense and boy it was but in a way that makes you invested, raw and on the edge of your seat. The characters are so vivid and real, you feel every blow. In a hard, unyielding situation, Billy is so strong, to not have lost himself to darkness. Dashiell becomes his savior and light in more ways than one.
This story does contain a lot of violence and criminal activities as is the world of the story but it was very confronting at some points but AE doesn't shy away from reality and delivers something so raw, yet beautiful as hope and love, that above all else fuels Billy and Dashiell into risking everything and fighting to break free of their dire situation.
The epilogue is great (& needed) to bring the light back into the story and give us a nice HEA.
Dan is a new narrator to me and at first, I wasn't too sure but when he voiced Billy and the bleakness ever-present, I could feel the emotions even more. A great performance with so many nuances and emotions, both big a small you can't help but take notice. Great work!
Thanks for reading!
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- Mama H
- 16-02-20
Nice accent, angsty story
I liked the narration a lot, such a wonderful accent!
The story was an angsty lovestory. It was dark and sometimes I just wanted to snatch the MCs out to keep them safe.
Not an easy story to listen to. I understand that it is really hard to leave from an abusive relationship, but I really struggled with Billy's decisions. But the story was captivating and narration is nice!
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- April Reads and Listens
- 08-01-20
Whoa! Intense!
If you're looking for a fluffy light read, this book isn't the one for you. This one is intense,it's gritty and emotional. But my gosh, it's very well written.
Dashiell's protective streak for Billy is heartwarming. Two MCs fighting against the odds stacked against their relationship. It's an intense read, I tell you. There are frustrating time, specially Billy's choice to stay in abusive relationship. Their HEA is well-deserved and well-earned after all THAT.
Dan Calley is a new-to-me narrator. He did a great job!
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- James
- 02-03-20
Not My Cup of Tea
When I listened to the sample of Captive Heart I hoped for a novel equivalent to a full English breakfast. What I got was one runny egg, an underdone slice of toast, and tipped weak tea. The cast of characters are stock: One working stiff he man hero, one fragile twink love interest; under the sway of one business man / crime boss villain, and one undercover cop caught between doing what is right and what he needs to do to nail the bad guy. The twink has sold his body to the villain to support his indigent ill grandmother. The hero is hired by the villain to be the minder / guard to the twink when the crime boss is not playing with or abusing his boy toy. From this mix the story almost writes itself. What really sank the audiobook for me was the lack of passion between the characters and the thinly drawn story background. It was like an impression of an office, a mansion, or a fancy car. Even the trip to the seaside was flat and uninteresting. It was like dry toast with no jam.
I give points to the narrator for two different English accents. However a little more passion would have been appreciates. More of a impassioned performance then a flat reading might have saved this script.
Maybe the sequel will be better? Let us pray for it.
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- Janet Gibson
- 07-04-21
just ok
kinda your typical beat em shoot them up kinda story. Pretty hard to understand also.
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- Cat
- 12-08-20
Strength comes in all sorts of packages
Captive Hearts was a very good story. It is unique where the main character isn’t all the fluffy hero. Where he isn’t as bad as the bad guys… he is no angel. Yet he is very likeable. Dashiell goes to the bathroom in a bar where a young man is being attacked. He rescues him to find he doesn’t look happy with the man he is with. The man offers him a job to protect Billy and Dashiell finds himself in over his head.
There are many twists and turns, the story is quite captivating. Pun intended. I loved the characters and look forward to more in this series!
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- Vania
- 10-07-20
This is the day you both gain your freedom...
I liked this book a lot.
Yes, it’s full of angst and it’s certainly not easy to read with Billy being forced at the mercy of Frankie, but I found the growing relationship between Billy and Dashiell was like a ray of sunshine in Billy’s otherwise dark life. Like Billy says: Dashiell has not just entered my happy place, he IS my happy place.
I waited for a while before listening to this book, because I knew I had to be in the right frame if mind or it would have wrecked me, but I can certainly tell that I appreciated it immensely.
Both author and narrator are new to me, and I’m already getting on with book 2 in the series.
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- Joan
- 29-06-20
Very Good
I listened to this book at 1.25x
The story starts off with one young man who was boughten be a boy toy for a crook and his newly gotten baby sitter and to drive him around places.
Just enough story to keep you listening, not to long not to short. Good story line.
Vocal actor Dan Calley did a great job. Will listen to more books he narrates.
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- Cherdene
- 22-06-20
A must read
Author and narrator did an excellent job.
Well written, need a little trigger warning because of the violent contents.
I enjoyed the gruff accented London droll and i enjoyed this book immensely and look forward to reading more from this author.
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- Troy
- 21-06-20
Amazing
I can’t even say how much I loved this book. This author is new to me so I wasn’t sure what to expect but...wow. Such great characters. Amazing characterization and strong plot. Mix in a great narrator and this was a top listen.
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- Zhaveh Lee Madsen
- 09-04-20
Sweet and dangerous
A short and sweet romance. A little thrill of danger to keep the heart pumping.
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- L.D.
- 15-03-20
A Great Start to a New Series
Billy is a young man shouldering burdens that would crush people older than himself. His grandmother is sick, with no chance of recovery, but the cost of treatment is beyond his means. Until he makes a deal with the devil – himself for his grandmother’s treatment. The man Billy sacrifices himself to is cruel and dangerous, but Billy has no way out. Dashiell is out of work and trying to figure out his next moves in life. The last thing he expects is to find himself working for a man with shady business dealings and a cruel, sadistic streak. When circumstances bring Billy and Dashiell together, they can’t help but fall in love with each other – something that is not only forbidden, but deadly. Together they will need to figure out a way to survive, both physically and emotionally, when everything seems hopeless.
Captive Hearts is a wonderful start to a new series. The writing is well done and flows smoothly, and I loved the characterization of the main characters (even when they acted in ways that had me yelling at them). The major themes of the book are forbidden/secret love, hurt/comfort, and protective men willing to throw it all on the line for their loved ones.
The audiobook was performed by Dan Calley, and it was amazing. His voice is smooth and lovely to listen to. I also could differentiate between the characters due to the different and distinct voices he used. The only issue I had was because I’m an American, so it took me about five to ten minutes to get used to his lovely British accent, but that was on me, and I soon had no problems at all listening to the book. Overall, the audiobook performance was extremely well done.