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Live for Love
- All Cocks Stories, Book 5
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie
- Series: All Cocks Stories, Book 5
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Erotica, Literature & Fiction
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Beauregard Boudreaux is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. Born and raised there, he never thought he would ever stray far from home. The untimely death of his first love left Beau lost, adrift, looking for a place as far away from the pain as possible. Initially, he came to New York to visit a friend, the city growing on him, so he decided to stay. His law degree comes in handy at the LGBT Center he runs, but his bar is his baby.
William Richards grew up in Chicago, his family oddly normal and very accepting of his sexuality. Modeling paid the bills, gigs across the country as a model, male entertainer and a personal trainer giving him the opportunity to see the world. He hasn't experienced loss or pain as Beau has, the common denominator between them is the loneliness. As All Cocks big, brooding bottom Connor, William has found friendship, family, and an outlet for his craving to be more submissive than men of his size and stature usually are.
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Disclaimer: This book is the fictional story of a man living with HIV. I have put a lot of time and effort into presenting this story as true to fact as possible, without going into gory or gruesome detail. If this subject is a trigger for you, you may want to skip this book. But my hope is that you give Beau a chance to capture your heart as he has mine, and William's.
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- Starwarslover
- 03-03-20
good
very interesting.. i enjoyed these characters and this series. i enjoyed the love and laughter.. enjoyed the emotions and the personalities.. the sexyness and bantar.. i liked it a lot
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- Claudia CG Lezar
- 21-01-20
as good as the ebook
The story is always 4 or 5 stars, because if I wouldn't like the story as ebook, I wouldn't listen to the audiobook.
The performance from the narrator is also very important for me. I can't listen to a lot, because my English as a non-native-speaker isn't so perfect to follow a whole story over hours, when the narrator speaks too fast or too sloppy. Normally I have to SEE the person, who is talking to me in English. It took me a little bit, to come into the narrator, but at the end, it worked. I only have to take a few breaks between. I'm just not yet finish with the book, but I listen enough to give a review.
PLEASE READ MY RATING SYSTEM!!!
To my ratings:
5* - very very good
it's like an A+
4* - very good and will be often re-listening
it's like an A
3* - it's more then a one-time-listening.
it's like a B
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- Kay-Anne
- 20-05-19
Attracted by the story line
It started well but after the reveal turned into a lesson on Aids and HIV that went on and on.
Author treated working for the porno industry much like having a traditional career, couldn't help but wonder if the same would apply to female workers.
Although I would pay for Joel Leslie reading a dictionary, didn't like this performance, his Cajan accent grated, it was too theatrical,got on my nerves from the first chapter.
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- Becky L
- 02-10-17
Beautifully emotional book, brilliantly narrated
This was a great story, full of emotion and love, that holds the attention throughout the full audio. The narration was incredible and completely brought the story to life. The range of distinct voices that Joel Leslie uses to bring the dialogue is truly stunning, especially when you are able to pick out voices from previous All Cocks books that he has already narrated. The way the author deals with one partner being HIV positive in a fully loving relationship came across as sensitive and realistic, and I got a sense of honesty in the way the various related issues were handled, and that it was ok to pause and think about something so serious between the two MCs. I learned a lot but never at once felt preached at.
A lovely instalment in this series and yet again a truly wonderful Joel Leslie narration making for a great combination of story/author/narrator.
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- RACHEL REED
- 10-11-20
An emotional, angsty and soundful romance!
This one was had a very different tone from the others in the series and focuses on a man diagnosed with HIV, who is also struggling from having lost his partner so brutally.
The author has done an exceptional job on how she handled the steamy scenes in this case.
I like the idea of a perfect MC who has everything going for him chasing after a man who has lost so much in his life and feels he has nothing left worth giving.
Beau and William gave me all the feels, and if I could rate this 5+ stars I would!
As usual Joel Leslie's narration was flawless and absolutely brilliant!
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- H. Martin
- 10-10-17
Live for Love
Live for Love is Book 5 in the All Cocks Stories by TM Smith. This is a series that absolutely, must be read in the appropriate order. This series involves A LOT of reoccurring characters and storylines and I couldn't imagine trying to just jump into the series in this book. I've read all the books in this series, and have listened to all the ones available in audio. Both versions are fantastic, so regardless of which medium you like, you should give this series a chance!
I couldn't wait for Beau and William's story after reading book 4. They had chemistry that burned the pages, and I knew there was a reason for Beau's reluctance to give into the attraction. And just like every other book in the series, there's a heartbreaking story to go with Beau. But Beau is a strong, loving, caring man and he finally accepts what’s between he and William.
William is a man who knows what he wants. From the first moment he sees Beau, he wants him. And he’s no holds barred, all in. William gets a little more than he expected when Beau finally shares while he held back but William already loves Beau and like with everything else, William just accepts it and educates himself.
And like every story in the series we have all the supporting characters and their stories being woven with Beau and William’s story. Sometimes it’s almost overwhelming the number of characters in this series and how they continue to grow. I need to have a cheat sheet available when I’m reading, of each of the characters and their relationship just to give my memory a nudge.
The narrator of this story is Joel Leslie and he does a remarkable job with this. He does a good job of trying to give individual voices to each of the characters, but let’s be honest, that has to be a difficult feat. The narrator has a easy to listen to voice, keeps a good pace, brings the characters and their emotions to life. It took me a while to get used to the voice used for Beau, but I imagine it was the exact voice the author wanted for the character.
As with all the books in this series, serious topics are involved and handled appropriately. And I love that the series has become more about what happens in the characters lives outside of filming. This is a series that you really should check out!
Overall: 4
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- Neta_BER
- 08-10-17
An easy fun sexy read
This book was very sweet, and even though it had some angst it was not overpowering in the story. In any other book I might have felt it was sort of sweeping conflicts under the rug but I found the book flowed nicely and it was fitting and appropriate to the story. I believe it has much to do with the wonderful narration by Joel Leslie (as always, he is one of the best narrator I know). His talented depiction of the characters, complicated New Orleans accents and all, has made this book a fantastic listen and I am certain that had I read it in e-book format I would not have liked it or not been able to ignore some of the small inconsistencies in the story. As an audiobook it is just a great M/M, not too long so you can finish it in one sitting, and the funny banter and playfulness on the relationship between Beau and Will keeps the smile on your face throughout the book. Joel brings them to life in a trilling way, you feel each emotion, attitude and character as if you watching a movie. He has made this book better by his narration.
This story has some difficult themes, and it manages to deal with them in respectful realistic manner without making the story heavy and angsty. I loved that about this book, there are not many stories that deal with HIV positive characters (I have only found one or two books, in the M/M genre) and I find it is important and wonderful that the author managed to incorporate it into a romantic erotica. The relationship between Beau and Will is sexy, steaming and funny, they deal with their problems and don't let things stew for too long after they get together. It had some second chance and friends-to lovers vibe, the sub genres I love the most in romance. I felt like Beau's youth center was a bit of a prop, after the beginning of the book made it appear as a much more central part of the book but it did not bother me too much. I felt like I was missing a lot of the info about the other characters, somethings I would have known had I read the other books first. BUT It was just enough for
me to be very curious about them without it being frustrating or interfere with the story.
I loved this book and am planning on getting the other books in the series.
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- Cat
- 29-09-17
A lovely angsty romance
Beau is many things. sexy, a Bar owner a lawyer and advocate to LGBT centers and runaway youth. He is also lonely and has a secret that keeps from finding comfort in another man.
William is a big man that men think he always wants to so he never gets fulfilled in relationships. He took a liking to Beau at first sight and is bound to get what he wants.But can he handle Beau's secret?
This is a beautiful story with lots of angst.It is also a story of men making new friends as Beau meets Micah and Gabe and the others at the studio.It's a story of community and family because these guys stick together better than most families. There is a lot of love and a few sad places as well.
This is one of my favorite in this series as it really tugs at the heartstrings.
I read the book which is awesome but I recommend the Audio.
Joel Leslie brings such great voices to the characters, the tempo is perfect inflictions perfect he just makes a good thing so much better.
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- B. Lane
- 08-12-17
Another porn star leaves for love
The fifth book in this series, all the characters from the past books are represented here. This time, a client of Tristan's named Beau has been alone for 15 years since his lover died of AIDS. Beau is HIV+ and too afraid of infecting someone else or of getting sick and dying himself, leaving a lover alone as happened to him. But William keeps crossing paths with Beau and he finds himself attracted to this younger man, who also wants him. But his fears are keeping him from giving into love. Tristan must convince him to give love a chance.
A really good offering in this series, TM Smith keeps the "family" together, even those who have left the company over the course of the previous 4 books. This one added a new dimension that many in the gay community must face: the possibility of falling in love with someone who is HIV+, how people react to that news, dealing with the issues of safe sex and PREP, and from the positive person's perspective, dealing with falling in love with someone, being safe, the possibility of infection, illness and dying. These are major issues and how the positive person and the negative person handle things was explored through these two men.
And of course, Joel Leslie was there with all those characters. Every single one had a different accent, speech pattern, etc. And a new one for Joel, at least that I have listened to, was Cajun for Beau, a native of Louisiana. Joel is just amazing!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review
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- Dawn
- 20-10-17
Great story and great audio!!
Well, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with this audio, as I wasn't sure about how Beau would sound - but I have to admit that Joel Leslie cracked it with him, and if I am completely honest I didn't think he would.... sorry Joel, I should have known better.
To me, this is one of the emotional books of the series, and you most definitely get all the emotions flying about on the audio loud and clear. You may also have a tear in your eye a couple of times listening to the story, but you will also have smiles at other times.
I have actually read this book, so I knew the story, but I have to say I think this is one of the well written books concerning HIV. Personally, I think the way it was written was informative, and not trivializing the condition, but not going overboard about it either.
You also get to see what both men are thinking, and I think this brought a huge amount to the story, as you could see both sides, and understand why each man was acting like they did. However, I think Beau to begin with, assumes that William doesn't know what he wants, and in some ways thinks as he is a porn star, that he also doesn't have a good brain...... how wrong can he be??
If you love the All Cocks Series, and love audio, then go and get this story, as you won't be disappointed. Great story and great audio, so it is a win win to me.
Copy gifted by author for honest review.
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- Dee Winston
- 10-10-17
Loved it
I love me a Cajon Creole accent. So I loved Beau. His story will break your heart. But then there's William who's not afraid to go after whom he wants and be wants Beau. I understand Beau's fear in telling his secret. But everybody needs someone to lean on and to love them for who they are baggage and all.
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- Dee Slate
- 10-10-17
The audio series keeps getting better!
This is Beau and Williams story. It is funny, hot and touching!
The story threw me for a loop! I was not expecting a story around a serious health issue, but it was handled so very well.
The narration is flawless! Joel Leslie embodies the characters and in so doing, he makes the audio experience more like a work of art. How he gets the accents down is nothing short of amazing! And the emotion and joy he feels for the characters can be heard in all his narrations, this included.
I am happy he is narrating this series because I love the stories. Another excellent addition to my audio library :)
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- HZ
- 04-10-17
troubling little glitches in a GREAT STORY
First of all, I really enjoy this series! (Especially since Joel Leslie started narrating) I love how many important and relevant topics TM Smith manages to get into the stories along w/ very sexy scenes and potent romance. I love that the variety of reasons bringing the characters into adult video and the impact this has on them and those who matter to them is explored so well. These stories are also about Inclusiveness and made family. And here is where I run into a glitch: Isaiah/Izzy.
I was disappointed we never got Gabe and Gio's story and upset w/ how it ended. But to have the only other black love interest in the series not only killed off before we meet him, but a drug addict as well, really doesn't sit well w/ me. I like that TM Smith's guys are comfortable w/ interracial relationships, but why aren't they allowed to work out?
Why couldn't Beau the restaurateur and LGBTQIA youth center owner be of Haitian Creole descent and Izzy the addict and AIDS fatality be white Cajun? Give him nice long braids/dreads and goatee instead of long hair and beard... I think William/Connor would have loved him either way. 2 stars for (hopefully) unintentional profiling, 6 stars for rest of story: 4 stars for story
Glitch2: Joel Leslie has an amazing repertoire of character voices in great American/British/Australian accents! Sadly his Cajun/Haitian/NOLA accents are awkward at best. Ok for a minor character but for a main character, it kept pulling me out of the story. Part of it may have been how TM Smith wrote dialect, but either way it pulled the performance down to 3 starts for me.
Without these glitches its 4 or 5 stars all the way, so worth a credit!
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- lani samayoa
- 02-10-17
Love this series!
The narrator does an excellent job of making sure that each character has their own voice. The story is great and I will continue to follow this series for as long as there is another book!
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