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Rise and Fall

Vanguard Towers, Book 5

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Rise and Fall

By: Aiden Bates
Narrated by: Guillaume Dubois
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One night will never be enough.

I'm never letting a shrink in my head again. My pants, though? Dr. Scott Howard has been there, done that, and left an imprint on my soul.

It was supposed to be a one-night stand, but I can't get Howie out of my mind. He's my brother's shrink. Nothing else can happen between us. So why can't I stop kissing him?

Howie's not like any shrink I've ever met. One kiss leads to another and before I know it, he doesn't just know my mind...he has my heart.

But will he want to stick around when he finds out just how messed up I really am?

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This is the fifth audiobook in the series, and I have dearly loved every one of them, but this one dug a little deeper into my heart. Owen’s past and his current struggles broke my heart. I felt each sob as he finally spoke to his brothers. It was a powerful moment in the story.

The author did a great job with a sensitive subject. I appreciated the lack of details, though, and don’t feel like it took away from anything by choosing not to go in-depth with the traumatic event. With each brother having been in the system, they have all experienced a painful past. So, bringing up my opinion, without giving too many details, is not a spoiler. We’ve spent time with Owen in previous books. He’s made comment after comment regarding ‘shrinks’. So, we knew we would be finding out why when his story came around.

I loved Owen and Howie together. They are both such sweet, lovable guys. Howie was exactly the kind of man Owen deserves. He’s so patient, sweet, and kind. They’re chemistry isn’t too shabby either. Nope.

This was another well written book in a wonderful series. Aiden Bates has done a tremendous job with the storyline, characters, and how interconnected each book is to the one that follows, as well as keeping in step with the ones that came before. There’s no misstep. I cannot wait to read Sean’s book. I have my suspicions who his love interest is. I could be wrong—but I hope not.

Guillaume Dubois is a fairly new to me author. I was sad to see that the same narrator wasn’t used for the whole series, but as soon as I heard Dubois’ voice and his style of narration, I quickly cheered up. He did a great job with this story and the characters. He kept me feeling the story as I listened along.

Another Entertaining Series

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The Vanguard Brothers are back.

Owen and Howie's story is the fifth book in this series, and it has everything for you. Guilt, Angst, Love, Hurt, Anger, Shame and hatred of shrinks.

These two should never be together, it can't work out, but they have chemistry. As always, all the Vanguard brothers turn up as cameos, well, some of them more than cameos. We do get a HEA.

A good book and great narration. I did listen at 1.25 speed on Audible.

Rise and Fall
Vanguard Towers, Book 5
By: Aiden Bates
Narrated by: Guillaume Dubois
Series: Vanguard Towers, Book 5
Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 06-05-21


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The Vanguard Brothers are back.

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This one was just so well written and narrated. I love a book that takes all your concentration and then rewards you with a truly moving and entertaining storyline. These characters are not to be missed. If you have enjoyed this author in the past or even just want a fantastic story this is the book for you.

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I enjoyed this book immensely, it is the fifth book of the “Vanguard Towers” series and my third, I have loved each one of those books, mainly for the wonderful characters and their storylines. Also love how how the Vanguard Towers came about, a family in the making of their choice, with great bonds and camaraderie amongst the brothers. This book is Owen and Dr. Scott Howard’s story, there is great chemistry between these two but a relationship would not be that easy. Dr Howard is Owen’s brother’s psychiatrist, but that is not the only complication for Owen, a bad experience in his past has left him damaged and broken, he is not sure he could get past that. His brothers sense something is wrong with Owen and he finally opens up about things. I loved how everything played out in this book, the story is well written and beautifully plotted, there is plenty of drama, heartfelt emotions, some angst and a wonderful romance. Aiden Bates, thank you for another fantastic story & emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the wonderful narration, Guillaume Dubois continues to do an awesome job portraying the characters, bringing them to life and humanizing them with their emotions. He gives each character their own distinct voice making it easy to follow along and tell who is who. I love how he takes each role and makes it his own, sounding believable in that role and just as I picture the character to sound. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen🎧

Thank you #GRR

A Beautifully Heartfelt Story! Great Narration🎧

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Paramedic Owen has got it bad for ‘shrink’ Howie, but he has a hard limit when it comes to psychiatrists. The men of Vanguard Towers, an extended group of adopted brothers who take care of each other and their partners, have compelling romances, and Owen’s story is no exception. There is a fair amount of angst and plenty of tears, emotions and sweetness. The brothers appear as more than minor characters in all of the stories, including this one. I love the extended family dynamics, the issues Owen and Howie face are serious and tough, and their journey to a HEA is satisfying. Guillaume Dubois narrates with sensitivity and nuance, and brings these characters to life.

Angsty and sweet, Owen and Howie's story satisfies

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