Follows with Intent
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Follows with Intent
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Gregory Ashe
About this listen
Keeping your eye on the prize isn’t always a good thing.
Nico knows he’s difficult; he has the string of exes to prove it. But staying sharp was the only way to stay safe in the cutthroat world of modeling, and it turns out, graduate school isn’t any gentler. Career first. Boys…later.
Jadon knows he’s burning out; his partner at the Metropolitan Police is more than happy to remind him of that fact. But the last time he let himself get distracted, people died, and he’s not going to let it happen again. And Nico was nothing but a distraction.
When a chance encounter brings them together again, Nico isn’t interested in apologies, and Jadon isn’t interested in Nico—or at least, that’s what he tells himself. But when the stalker Jadon has been trying to catch marks Nico as his next target, they have no choice but to stick together. And the longer they’re together, the more they realize that what they want might not be what they need.
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Apparently Gregory heard her! (Or he’s just really clever and knew fans would want Nico’s book as badly as she does…)
Was I thrilled? You better believe it! I just didn’t know what to expect.
Nico’s got issues. Having Emery Hazard as a boss is a whole trip to the therapist’s couch in and of itself. But Nico’s clung to that job and done his best. He’s a former model with a philosophy degree who is assisting a private investigator.
Yeah, that made my head hurt.
Truthfully, hearing about Nico’s experience as a model was painful. Yet somehow, after that, he picked himself up, got a degree, and has striven to continue his education. All while dealing with Emery vagaries.
So it’s great he’s going to a seminar where he has a chance to garner some attention with others in his field of study.
Enter Jadon.
Nico and Jadon used to text each other. They used to have a sort of thing from a distance.
And then they didn’t.
Now they’re in proximity. Jadon believes Nico’s being stalked and Nico thinks Jadon’s overreacting. What follows is several days where Jadon follows Nico and tries hard not to fall and Nico pretends he doesn’t want Jadon because, you know, academics.
Then things go sideways, and each man realizes what the other means to him.
I won’t go into details because, you know, spoilers.
I will say I enjoyed this audio more than I was expecting. I love Gregory, though, so I shouldn’t have been surprised. The story was top quality and Kale Williams’s narration was so perfect for Nico and Jadon’s voices. I hope there’s more of these two to come.
When a secondary character gets a moment to shine
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Nico, a grad student looking for mentorship and to get into a good PhD program, is attending a week-long theology seminar at Chouteau College in St. Louis, and Jadon is attending a symposium for LGBTQ+ law enforcement professionals that is also being held there. After their initial meeting some months earlier – Nico had to deliver something to North and Shaw for Emery – he and Jadon started messaging each other regularly and got to know each other over lots of late-night text conversations – which ended suddenly when Jadon just stopped responding to Nico’s messages. They haven’t been in contact since, so the last thing they’re expecting is to – literally – bump into one another in a coffee shop on the college campus.
Jadon has been investigating a string of sexual assaults on college students and becomes concerned for Nico’s safety, especially after he realises that Nico bears a strong resemblance to the most recent victim. Much to Nico’s annoyance Jadon appoints himself his protector, but Nico’s protests – he’s a grown man and doesn’t want or need a bodyguard – fall on deaf ears.
That's the set-up for the suspense plot, although Follows With Intent is more focused on the relationship drama as Nico and Jadon start to inch their way back to each other – which doesn’t happen without some difficult conversations and brutal honesty on both their parts. That isn’t always easy to read, but I’ve always liked Mr. Ashe’s laser-sharp insight into what makes his characters tick and his willingness to let them be unlikeable when necessary.
This book originally appeared as a weekly serial on the author's website, and while I enjoyed it, the mystery/suspense plot is not as complex or tightly written as in the author’s other books and the romance is missing a few important pieces. Jadon and Nico are a good fit as a couple and have great chemistry; they flirt, they bicker and they hurt each other sometimes, but they clearly understand each other well enough to know when they’ve messed up and want to fix it. I was rooting for them to sort everything out and get together, but seeing at least some of those late-night texts would have added depth and context to the romance. We’re presented with the fact that Jadon and Nico have already got to know each other a bit, but we never really know what those texts were about, other than that they’ve told each other things they’ve never told anyone else, so we’re missing an important chunk of relationship backstory.
Kale Williams is someone I always enjoy listening to, so I was pleased when Gregory Ashe announced he’d signed on to narrate Follows With Intent. His voice is easy on the ear, and the performance is smoothly paced with a good variety of character voices, male and female, which are clearly differentiated. My one real criticism is that Jadon and Emery Hazard sound a little too similar, but as they never appear in scenes together it’s not too much of an issue. His portrayal of the two leads fits them really well – Jadon’s warmth and good-humour come through strongly in his dialogue, although there’s also a sense of someone wound really tight lurking underneath, and Mr. Williams does a great job of capturing Nico’s waspishness and hinting at the vulnerability that lies not far from the surface. North and Shaw appear briefly in the story, and I liked his take on them both; North is loud, growly and obnoxious as ever, while Shaw is calm, insightful and softly spoken.
I can’t say that Follows With Intent is one of my favourite Gregory Ashe books, but I enjoyed the narration a great deal and am glad that Nico and Jadon, who’ve both been through such a lot, have found some well-deserved happiness.
4.5* narration / 3.5* story
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Gregory Ashe's writing is compelling and thought-provoking, weaving together elements of mystery, romance, and emotional depth. The characters of Nico and Jadon are well-developed, each with their own struggles and strengths that make them relatable and engaging. The chemistry between them is palpable, adding a layer of intensity to their interactions.
Kale Williams' narration is exceptional, bringing the characters to life with his expressive voice and nuanced performance. His ability to convey the emotions and tension in the story enhances the listening experience, making it difficult to put the audiobook down.
Overall, "Follows with Intent" is a captivating and heartfelt tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It's a perfect blend of romance and suspense, with a strong focus on character development and emotional growth.
Captivating and heartfelt tale
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The mystery is excellent as always and it was interesting (and somewhat frustrating) watching the relationship develop, If only boys would talk things out! Ultimately it was an exciting read with a warm fuzzy ending.
Ah Nico
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This was exactly what I needed it to be. Thank you Greg for realizing that we just couldn't let you not give Jaden and Nico some sort of HEA. It was exactly as hard won as you'd expect from very prickly Nico, and broken Jaden. I kept trying to guess the mystery subplot (and if you guess absolutely everyone like I did, you can claim you knew it!), and loved the growth, healing, and little lovey peeks we saw from Jaco. I'm sad this will be their only story, but so excited for Fer!
Perfect narration
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