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  • The Remaking of Corbin Wale

  • By: Roan Parrish
  • Narrated by: Chris Chambers
  • Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (56 ratings)
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By: Roan Parrish
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Summary

Last month, Alex Barrow's whole life imploded - partner, home, job, all gone in 48 hours. But sometimes when everything falls apart, better things appear almost like magic. Now, he's back in his Michigan hometown, finally opening the bakery he's always dreamed of. But the pleasure of opening day is nothing compared to the lonely and beautiful man who bewitches Alex before he even orders. 

Corbin Wale is a weirdo. At least, that's what he's heard his whole life. He knows he's often in a fantasy world, but the things he feels are very real. And so is the reason why he can never, ever be with Alex Barrow. Even if Alex is everything he's always fantasized about. Even if maybe, just maybe, Corbin is Alex's fantasy too.

When Corbin begins working at the bakery, he and Alex can't deny their connection any longer. As the holiday season works its magic, Alex yearns for the man who seems out of reach. But to be with Alex, Corbin will have to challenge every truth he's ever known. If his holiday risk pays off, two men from different worlds will get the love they've always longed for.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Roan Parrish (P)2018 Tantor
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  • Categories: LGBTQ+

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Magical and marvellous

This is one of the best slow burn romances I have ever read and listened to. The prose is beautiful with the mystical elements that kept me transfixed. The depth Roan Parrish gives to this story.
The narration is excellent. Both Alex and Corbin were given such life and vitality. The emotions Chris brings out in each character makes it a marvellous book to get lost in.
The secondary characters all bring such richness to the story, Gareth in particular. I’d love to hear his story.

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Enchanting!

I love slow-burn romances, and this was just so sweet. And passionate at the same time! The writing felt very fluid and there was a quality to the prose that sometimes made it feel like almost like a poem. It gave the story this feeling of magic and enchantment, although there was also this darkness there, and I liked the deeper theme about being different and being rejected by society because of it, and finding the courage to accept that you are such, and even then you can be loved and happy.
It did leave me with questions about the state of mind of the MC and if maybe, it was somehow downplayed and some medical assistance would be required in reality, but I suppose it works because it's not stated explicitly.

Narrator suited the story and the characters I think, but sometimes felt a bit lacking, especially in the more emotional scenes.

Overall I liked the story. It's worth a credit, if you like slow-burning romance with a bit of angst, and a bit broken characters not healed, but accepted with love.

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Quite poetic

It was different and at times it made me feel uncomfortable but I quite like it because of it. Definitely a story that stands out.
Making-love parts were very poetic.

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Just gorgeous

This was an utterly magical and wonderful experience. Like some other reviewers, I wasn't sure of the narrator when I listened to the sample, it sounded flat and monotone, but because of the great reviews I gave it a chance, and I am so glad I did. Two minutes in I was hooked. My imagination is somewhat rubbish so I rarely see in my mind what's really happening in a book, but this poetic prose was so wonderfully descriptive that I could really see the scene - I could smell the breads and coffee, and almost taste the cakes! The narrator was perfect for this dreamlike story, with the delicate speech of Corbin perfectly in balance with Alex's more confident voice. Both author and narrator were new to me but I'll be looking for more of each very soon. This is my new favourite listen for sure. It feels like there is more to this story, so I'd love a sequel, if only to tie up some of the other characters stories, but I'd love more of Corbin and Alex too.

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wonderful story

this was a wonderful magical whimsical story with a slow burn romance with a bit angst. this is not my usual style of book but must say i enjoyed it was unsure at the beginning but glad I stuck with it. Chris Chambers as narror brought the mystical elements of corbin and Alex to life with so much emotion. this author is new to me highly recommend.

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Heartwarming

A wonderful feel-good listen and read. Such beautiful characters and a simple love story with a tragic back story. Truly recommend!

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Maybe to perfect a partner

I had to get used to the narrator , however it grew on me and I found it fitting to the tale.

Corbin finds the person who seems made for him, Alex who returned to his hometown. However sometimes found it irked me how understanding and perfect Alex seemed. Corbin a creative soul who has been belittled and put down most of his life. I appreciated that he slowly comes into his own with the support of Alex and Garret.

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Simply wonderful

I thought I’d made a mistake with the choice of read as the narrator seemed flat. So glad I continued….. the characters came alive and I instantly started to fall in love with the adorable Corbin. It as one of those stories whereby when you reach the end it feels like losing a friend! I have listened to many books and this one really touched me.
It will appeal to romantics.
I will certainly look for more titles from this author and also ones read by the same narrator.

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Performance was amazing

Sounded very magical and soothing. I liked the story but there were various loose ends not tied up which was a little annoying.

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Just gave up on this

Beautifully narrated but story didn’t grip me at all. Persevered until Chp 10. Neither of main characters felt like real people and others were very sketchy.

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