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The Aerialist

Black Cat Circus, Book 3

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The Aerialist

By: Morgan Lysand
Narrated by: Zachary Zaba
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Brighton was a gangly awkward teenager the last time he saw his dad’s best friend Zander. Six years later, Brighton’s an adult, and still very aware Zander is hot.

As an aerialist in the Black Cat Circus, raven-shifter Brighton has honed his skills in the air. On the ground, not so much. He’s best friends with a cat—the circus mascot—and reads in his free time. But despite his seemingly quiet nature, Brighton knows what he wants. Zander.

Zander is freshly retired from a career in the military and eager for a new adventure. The circus awaits! Unfortunately, his best friend retired from said circus and decided to celebrate with a month long trip, leaving Zander alone with his kid. Zander remembers an adorable child, not the handsome young man Brighton has become, and his intense attraction makes him feel all kinds of wrong.

Can Brighton keep his secrets safe from his biggest crush? Can Zander control his yearning for the young acrobat? What will Brighton’s father think?

The Aerialist is a spicy dad’s-best-friend paranormal MM romance with a touch of primal play, forced proximity, and so. Many. Crop. Tops. It is part of the Black Cat Circus, a multi-author series that features found family and a magical cast of characters. Each book can be listened to as a standalone, but better enjoyed together.

©2023, 2024 Morgan Lysand (P)2024 Morgan Lysand
Fantasy Literature & Fiction Paranormal Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Cats Military
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4.5 stars
I have now listened to this title on audio and really enjoyed it. As much as I enjoyed reading it, Zachary Zaba's wonderful narration made it even better. Bri's and Zander's voices were perfect and Zachary really brought them to life.

I enjoyed this book! It was a cute read that kept me invested all the way through. Quite frankly it was a bit of a surprise how much I liked it, considering it's got age gap and a military MC, which are two of my least favourite tropes. However, I am so glad I went for it, because it's a great read. I fell in love with Brighton as soon as we met him in The Daredevil, and he remained utterly adorable in this book. I liked Zander as well.

The dynamic between the guys was absolute fire, I was impressed by the chemistry. Overall, it was a good read and I got through it in short order. I loved getting to know Peanut more and I am really looking forward to the final book in the series.

Great narration

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This is part of the multi author 'Black Cat Circus' pnr mm series. This one is an age gap, family friend to lovers thrope.
This is a new to me author and I liked their writing style. It was sprinkled with details and still left enough for the imagination. This part of the series bumped up the heat significantly.

I just have to love on Brighton as a character. What a wonderful character he is; multi faceted and overall a sexy limber brainiac with a heart of gold who craves touch.
Zander is the other MC and I did not see coning what species he is. One thing for sure he and Brighton are a great fit.
4,25

Narration:
Zachary did another good job in bringing the story just that bit more to live. 4,5*

Overall 4+*

As always do check for triggers for you.

Birids of a kind

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Reread as audiobook. Excellent narrator who did the usual outstanding acting.
4.5 stars. Another excellent book in a really captivating series. Brighton is such a sweet character and his raven is really well written. I felt less connection with Zander, his powers were very interesting but I would have preferred a little more depth. The explanation of the neglect of Brighton's parents felt a bit too simple for me, as it had so much negative impact on him. The other characters are truly interesting as always and I'm really hoping that there may be more books to come in the future.

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