Audio Review: A Way With Words and A Way With You by Lane Hayes, Performed by Alexander Cendese

10 June of 2020 by ButtonsMom2003

A Way with Words story: 5

A Way with You story: 4

Performance: 5

4.7Overall score

Two hot stories, good audio performance.

A Way With Words and A Way With You By Lane Hayes, Performed By Alexander Cendese

Genre: Contemporary Romance, GLBTQl

Released: Audio-May 29, 2020; ebook-May 7, 2020

Publisher: Self-Published

Series: A Way With, Book 1 and 2

Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins

Performed by: Alexander Cendese

Cover Design: Reese Dante

Synopsis

Two brothers and two stories in the big city…

A Way with Words
Tony De Luca is a simple guy. He works for his uncle’s Brooklyn-based construction firm. And he knows from experience that keeping his head down and doing his job is the best way to deal with the meddlesome family members he sees daily. They think he’s quiet and maybe a little awkward but the truth is more complicated. Tony has a secret he isn’t ready or willing to share. He’s an expert at avoiding familial scrutiny. At least he was until the sexy guitar player showed up.

Remy Nelson is a small-town, free-spirited guy looking for a new life in the big city. He stays busy by playing his instrument on a Manhattan street corner during the day and bartending at night. Remy is more interested in finding steady employment than a mate, but he can’t deny his attraction to the dreamy construction worker with soulful eyes, a kind heart, and a unique way with words. Falling for Remy wasn’t what Tony expected, but he knows keeping him will require courage. And truth.

A Way with You
Reeve Nelson is determined to make it in Manhattan. He’s hardworking, dedicated and willing to put in the extra hours required to be successful at his new job at a prestigious real estate firm in the city. There’s no way he’s going back to small-town living and an ex-girlfriend who won’t let go. But his boss isn’t making it easy.

Leo Rodriguez enjoys his reputation as a ruthless businessman. He’s a lone wolf who’s scraped his way from the gutter to rebuild his life and launch a distinguished career on his terms. When an opportunity to expand in the market comes up, Leo wants the eager new agent with a sense of wonder on the project. However, nothing goes quite as planned. Reeve expected to be intimidated and overwhelmed by Leo, but the explosive mutual attraction and fierce desire between them is a big surprise. Neither man is looking for love and yet, something special just might happen if they can find their way…together.

Review

Reviewed by ButtonsMom2003

Two hot stories, good audio performance.

I really enjoyed these two relatively short novellas. I didn’t read them when they were released as ebooks so I listened to the audiobook very intently. While I have several audiobooks in my library that Alexander Cendese has narrated, this is the first one I’ve listened to at this point. I enjoyed his performance. I think he did a great job with the accents and his pacing of the story was very good.

I’ve become an avid fan of Lane Hayes’ writing over the last couple of years. Since I’m kind of a latecomer to her works I still have some catching up to do to read the books in her backlist. The two stories in this audiobook are about two brothers but each story really stands alone just fine.

I really loved A Way with Words, the first book in this bundle. Tony is really deep in the closet. He works in construction and he feels that it won’t go well if he comes out; he’s also afraid of what his family will think. He meets Remy who plays his guitar on a street corner near where Tony works. They strike up a friendship that soon turns into much more. Unfortunately, Tony’s family keeps trying to fix him up with a very nice woman, who Tony actually likes – just not in that way.

This story really touched my heart. Remy is such a sweet and understanding man. When things happen that force Tony out of the closet, he’s pretty upset about what happened.

A Way with You was good, too but it wasn’t quite as much of a tender love story as A Way with Words. The story starts out as an office attraction but takes a pretty dramatic turn. Two strong personalities eventually find a way to their HEA.

Story-A Way with Words: ♥♥♥♥♥

Story-A Way with You: ♥♥♥♥

Performance: ♥♥♥♥♥

O Factor: Scorcher

Alexander Cendese

Alexander Cendese is a New York–based actor and narrator. He has performed on Broadway (A View from the Bridge) and in regional theater, and has narrated numerous audiobooks. His television and film credits include the CW’s Beauty and the Beast, Best Man in the Dark, and Catskill Park.

2020 5 Stars A Way With A Way With Words and A Way With You Alexander Cendese Audio Bundle ButtonsMom2003 Contemporary GLBTQl June 2020 Lane Hayes Review Reviewed by ButtonsMom2003 Romance Scorcher Self-Published Series