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The Perils of Intimacy

By: Rick R. Reed
Narrated by: David Allen Vargo
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Mark believes he’s meeting Jimmy for the first time in the diner where he works, but he’s wrong. Mark has no recollection of their original encounter because the wholesome Jimmy of today couldn’t be more different than he was two years ago. Back then, Jimmy sported multiple piercings and facial hair. He was painfully skinny—and a meth addict. The drug transformed him into a lying, conniving thief. Mark doesn’t associate the memory of a hookup gone wrong with this fresh-faced 20-something…but Jimmy knows. Can Mark see Jimmy for the man he is now and not the addict he was? The answers depend on whether true love holds enough light to shine through the darkness of past mistakes.

©2020 Rick R. Reed (P)2022 Rick R. Reed Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Heartfelt Tear-jerking

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Going into this one I had amazingly high hopes that the subject matter would be treated with the respect that it deserves. Im happy to say that it was, it was a heart wrenching in places but also heart warming story of two people having a second chance at building something great.

The narration for me added a lot of depth and interest for me I found it easy to distinguish between the main characters and found the flow good. All in all a fantastic book.

Incredible

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Wow! All the emotions. Addiction is hard to talk about and even harder to show through writing, but it’s very well done here. It’s a heavy and incredible listen. The story and narration are very well executed.

The Perils of Intimancy

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I think most of us can look back at our pasts and say ‘yeah, I wish I hadn’t done that’. (Or been that or worn that or said that…) I know I have more than a few regrets. Things I wish I’d done differently. Decisions I later regretted. People I hurt – whether inadvertently or on purpose.

Jimmy’s life is full of regrets. In his previous incarnation – JD – he was a meth addict who stole to pay for the drugs. He hurt a lot of people along the way, but the addiction kept him from seeing the depth of his depravity. Eventually, though, he turned his life around. He went to NA. He got a great sponsor.

Slowly step-by-step, he focused on building a life he could be proud of. That means living with a friend and working at a diner. Not fantastic, but it’s an honest living. And when he meets a great guy, he’s happy. Except he knows he hurt this guy. Or JD did. And now Jimmy doesn’t want his past to come and bite him in the butt.

Mark’s attracted to the guy at the diner. There’s a spark, and he’s more engaged than he’s been in a long time. So things are going along great until they’re not.

Discovery was inevitable – although I admit I was surprised how it came about. Mark’s angry, Jimmy’s contrite – and it looks like that might just be the end of them.

Except this is a Rick R. Reed romance. Lots of rocky times, but eventually happiness. I was pleased with the ending, for sure. And I just want to say how much I liked the secondary characters – including Mark’s older co-worker and Jimmy’s roommate - as well as another lost soul he meets along the way.

On to narration. David Allen Vargo narrated the piece and he was just perfect for it. I especially liked his Harvey Fierstein impersonation. Just so well done. Glad I listened.

Another great read by a fantastic author

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Rick R. Reed always finds such unique and interesting ways to explore the human experience, and so it is with Perils of Intimacy. Romance, a thrilling mystery, and two intense emotional journeys flow together in this beautifully written tale.

The characters in the story are dealing with issues such as aging, addiction, and loneliness. Past regrets and missed opportunities keep these two men moving forward, and it’s easy to relate to them as each ponders which step to take next.

The audio version of Perils of Intimacy is beautifully produced. David Allen Vargo delivers a gorgeous performance. I loved the various sound effects, and the range of voices Mr. Vargo comes up with is impressive. What a fantastic audiobook!

an audiobook copy of Perils of Intimacy was provided for the purpose of my honest review, all opinions are my own

Mystery, Romance, Great Performance by D.A. Vargo

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the way this book was created was amazing. I loved the different sounds used to enhance the story. the story itself was good and definitely worth the listen if in the mood for something not so light and fluffy.

sound effects galore

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