Audio Blitz, Review and Giveaway: Starting From The Top by Lane Hayes

Starting From The Top By Lane Hayes, Narrated By Michael Dean

Genre: Contemporary Romance, GLBTQ, MM, Bisexual, Age-gap

Tropes: Family, Hurt and Comfort

Released: Audio: March 12, 2021; eBook: March 8, 2021

Publisher: Self-Published

Series: Starting From, Book 5

Length: 8 hrs, 43 mins / 83,000 words

Cover Design: Reese Dante

Synopsis

The guitarist, the dad, and a band on the rise…

Johnny

A quiet place to live and some time to recharge before my band heads out on the road again sounds amazing. I wouldn’t mind a distraction too, but my new neighbor is off-limits. There are rules about not getting involved with your bandmate’s ex, right? And Sean isn’t my type anyway. He’s too bossy, too commanding, and he has way too much baggage. I’ve learned that it’s best to let go of the heavy stuff. So why am I so drawn to him?

Sean

Coming out later in life has taught me to protect my privacy at all costs. And while juggling a handful of businesses and two kids isn’t easy, I excel at the art of multitasking and keeping everything separate. But Johnny blurs those lines. He’s easy-going, sweet-natured, and cool. In short, he’s everything I’m not. I want to know all about him…starting from the top.

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Review

Reviewed by ButtonsMom2003

Another fantastic audiobook in this series!

The audiobook of Starting From the Top came out right as I was reading and reviewing the ebook. The only thing I can really add to my original review is how fantastic Michael Dean’s performance is. He’s done a great job with all of the books in this series but this one was really outstanding.

Below is my original review of the ebook:

Each book in this series can be read as a standalone story but I’m really glad that I was fortunate enough to read them in order.

I really loved Johnny and Sean’s story. Johnny had a pretty awful home life growing up but he managed to overcome that and is on his way to stardom along with his bandmates who make up Zero. Sean is several years older than Johnny and is a successful businessman. He only came out as bi-sexual a few years ago after his divorce was final.

They start off as just a casual thing. Sean has two kids that he has to be protective of and Johnny isn’t looking for anything serious but the chemistry between the two of them is off the charts. Johnny also meshes well with Sean’s kids. He starts giving guitar lessons to Sean’s son which has helped Patrick to come out of his shell and be more confident.

I really love how family-oriented Sean is and how concerned he is for his kids and what they need, even if it means giving up something that he really wants. Johnny is so much more than what he appears to be and he doesn’t take his increasing popularity for granted.

The only thing that will make me enjoy Starting From The Top more is listening to the audiobook performed by Michael Dean and I hope to do that soon.

I’m sorry to see the end of the Starting From series but Lane Hayes has already announced a new series that’s kind of a spin off and I’m really looking forward to reading it.

Story: ♥♥♥♥♥

Narration: ♥♥♥♥♥

O Factor: Scorcher

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Note: Michael Dean previously used the name Michael Pauley and still has some titles on Audible under that name.

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About Author

Lane Hayes

Lane Hayes loves a good romance! An avid reader from an early age, she has always been drawn to well-told love story with beautifully written characters. Her debut novel was a 2013 Rainbow Award finalist and subsequent books have received Honorable Mentions, and were winners in the 2016, 2017, and 2018-2019 Rainbow Awards.

She loves red wine, chocolate and travel (in no particular order). Lane lives in Southern California with her amazing husband in a not quite empty nest.

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Michael Dean

Michael has well over 50 audio book titles currently available for purchase on Audible.com. He is versed in multiple styles and genres including fiction (novels and short stories) ranging from romance to science fiction to crime dramas to thrillers; business strategy books; health and wellness books; and even an occasional children’s book.

Fans of Michael’s narration are welcome to follow him on social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and SoundCloud.

If you are interested in working with Michael to produce your next audio book, you can contact him directly at voice@michaelpauley.info.

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