Don't...: A Gay BDSM Thriller

DO listen to this audiobook

Wow, just wow. First off I am a massive fan of this series and Jack's writing, so when it was in audio, sign me up baby!

I've read the book more times than I care to remember, so to hear the characters speaking the words was amazing. From the first words being spoken I was hooked on Dan's voice, he really did a fantastic job of bringing this cast of characters to life. from the brashness of Jack H, the gentle 'soft lad' Jan and then Gray. I was driving when he first said the word "Don't" and let's just say it was very distracting! How I'd never realised he had such a gentle tone to his voice is a mystery to me, but knowing this character I was listening so intently to every word he spoke, hearing the way he exerts such control over a world that is sometimes so out of contro was amazing.

I am looking forward to hearing more from Dan and his amazing vocal talents in the rest of the series.

Can we keep him? PLEASE?!

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OMG

Wow.
Mind-Fucking at its best!

Ngl 3 hours in and I was still confused asf and even though I’ve lived in wales for about 12 years now, English isn’t my first language so I did have to read along sometimes while I listened.
BUT, fuck me once Caught on and everything started making sense,
I bloody well loved it!!

Can’t wait for book 2 to come out in audio.
And hopefully, it will be sooner, rather than later

5 holyshit-whatthefuck-just-happened stars ✨

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Don’t......Put this at the top of your to buy list!

OMG! This is just the most perfect book for me. All my interests all rolled into one extremely well written, informed, sexy novel.
It’s a dark, psychological tension filled thriller with moderate elements of BDSM.
The complex storyline and well rounded characters draw you in right from the first chapter and play havoc with your emotions.
There are 3 MC’s, Jack who has OCD and owns his own garage, Jan who meets Jack when his car breaks down and struggles to fit in Jacks world, then there is the mysterious Gray, who has been in Jacks life for many years.
I especially loved Jacks character and felt great empathy for him.
I can’t wait for Antidote book 2 to be released on audio if it is planned.
As for the narration by Dan Calley it was absolutely awesome!
It’s the first time I have heard him narrate and the first time I have heard a British narrator that didn’t grate on me and I’m British.
All too often, for some reason, authors choose upper class British narrators to narrate their books and unless the storyline warrants this is so off putting. It’s so refreshing to listen to a ‘normal’ accent, in this case London accent, it makes the experience all the more satisfying.
I have often given 5 star reviews and they were well earned, however I really wish I could give this just that little bit extra!
Well done 👏👏👏👏

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Terrific book with superb narration

Just finished and I’m missing Dan Calley‘s wonderfully smokey voice that’s smooth for Grey and rough for Jack. Perfect. I am a fan of this series. I love this psychological thriller with all the suspense and the twists and turns the story takes. Jack is a salt of the earth Londoner, tough but fair with a soft side for those he cares about. He falls for Jan and didn’t mean to pull him into the other part of Jack’s life. That of a Master Sub to Grey. Grey is a man of power and mystery.
With Dan Calley narrating it they all sound like I imagined. Jack is dark and gravelly, Grey is strong sure and smooth with Jan sort of in between. The narration suits the story so well that for me it’s like experiencing the excitement of the book all over again. I wish I could give more than five stars.
Now I’ve got to be patient and wait for Antidote to come out.

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💚💜💙

I received this audiobook by the author and this is my honest opinion.💛
First of all before I even listened 🎶 to one word of this book, this would be a hard sale for me and had a mountain to climb to impress me as I don't really do audio books for the main fact is either they are not to my imagination or I just can't follow the story. But I had to try this one, I've loved💘 these characters from the start and for someone to actually breath and give voice to these stunning 😘characters was just too great a temptation for my abhorrent of being read too.
The moment I heard a gravelly cockney voice I was hooked, it was just like Jack had stepped off the page and was whispering in my ear, seductively, like😜. Grays voice was hubba hubba, with his Queens English toff voice💂. You knew it was one person bringing these voices to life yet he made each unique and separate from the others. It was funny really that when you read books yourself you tend to say a name how you think it sounds and then are completely surprised it is in fact said entirely different😀.
I wasn't a fan of Jans voice to begin with as it threw me out of what I was expecting but it grew on me. Likewise for Steve and Sam's voice. All in all I enjoyed listening to this story and it made me fall in love with these trio and surrounding characters.

Ooh surprised

I really enjoyed listening to this story, it had a suspenseful mix of everything.
I enjoyed the narrator Dan, he had a lovely rough dirty voice which was perfect for this. I loved the fact he said Arse most of the time but occasionally an Ass slipped in and English people sound wrong when they say Ass. Other than that thoroughly enjoyable.

New author and narrator

Wow how intriguing did not guess who was after Jack after all those years. Kept me on my toes. Really enjoyed it

A fab story elevated with great narration

I first read this series a long time ago & loved it, so I was really excited to listen to the audiobook. Dan Calley’s narration was excellent. Great gruff tone for Jack and other distinct voices for Gray and Jan. The fact that the narrator is British lends a depth of sincerity to the story. The pacing and timing were spot on and I was engrossed. I even seem to pick up on some elements I missed when reading first time round. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series. If you like your stories a little darker then this will definitely be right up your street. Highly recommended

Gripping

I'm new to audiobooks, and Don't... was an amazing introduction.

Story: well written and peopled with fully developed, complex characters. I really felt like I was able to get under the skin of the leads, Jack and Jan. The developing relationship was well handled and l loved the flow between them, showing both the flawed Jack and Jan to be multifaceted, displaying their strength and vulnerabilities. There is strong stuff in this book (or should I say audio) and the violence and sex is graphic but not gratuitous - it's all there for a reason and is integral to the plot and character development. This is a gripping story, and I am keen to accompany these two on their journey (and Grey, too, but you'll need to listen to this to find out more about this intriguing and equally compelling character).

Narration: excellent. Each character had a distinct voice (as in actual voice). Dan Calley really did the work justice and was truly an inspired choice to narrate this strong, gritty book.

Highly recommended.

Dark, sexy and full of twists

This story took me a bit to get into, A lot of characters and details. Once it got started, I couldn't put it down. Narration was good, and kept me interested in the story. If ypu like MM you'll like this one.