
Love Him Free
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Narrated by:
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Nick Hudson
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By:
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E.M. Lindsey
About this listen
Socially awkward, 36-year-old virgin, Simon Kadish, knows he wants more from life than a failing bakery and an empty apartment. He just doesn’t know how to get it.
From an early age, Simon’s life has been marked by loss. After the death of his father, Simon and his infant brother are ripped from their home in Tel Aviv and forced to settle in a small mountain town in the US where no one speaks his language. By the age of 12, Simon is an orphan. By the age of 21, Simon finds himself the unwilling owner of his bubbe’s bakery, and the hesitant guardian of his little brother. Terrified of losing what little he has left, Simon dedicates himself to his faith, sacrificing everything to keep the fragile scraps of his broken family.
But, when Simon’s favorite film star’s life suddenly falls apart on social media, Simon makes a choice. He goes against every one of his instincts and fires up his camera, sending a message in rusty ASL. He doesn’t expect anything from it, of course. After all, Simon’s life has been anything but charmed.
Deaf film star Rocco Moretti had anyone's fantasy life, and he wouldn’t change it for the world.
But when Rocco wakes up to his boyfriend leaving, he has nowhere to turn. Rocco realizes in that moment, he wants something more. He’s not sure where to find it, but he thinks maybe the shy video in shaky ASL in his DMs is a good place to start. After all, Cherry Creek is in the middle of nowhere, and since seeing that video, Rocco hasn’t been able to stop thinking about that shy baker’s long fingers, shy smile, and the constellation of freckles on his pale cheeks.
Rocco isn’t sure leaving his life behind is the right choice, and Simon isn’t sure he belongs in Rocco’s world. But the one thing they do know is that this love has a chance to set them both free.
©2020 Elaine Lindsey (P)2020 Elaine LindseyRocco has had a successful life so far, albeit not without challenges due to his deafness, but that all falls apart in a very conspicuous way - on social media - when his longtime boyfriend leaves him. Simon sees the implosion and in a very atypical, impulsive moment, he sends an ASL message of support to Rocco. Little did he know that it would lead to Rocco showing up on his doorstep.
This story is really unusual and lovely and I enjoyed seeing how these two very different men find a way forward together. The beginning of the book is quite slow, though, and I struggled a bit to get through it. This is where I think Nick Hudson’s terrific narration really helped. On paper, I may have stopped reading, but his narration kept the momentum going enough that it carried me through to the latter parts of the book which definitely have better momentum. His intonations and delivery are spot-on, and he is very authentic in conveying the feeling behind the words. Nothing is flat; nothing seems fake. He takes these characters right off the page so you feel like you are with them IRL. Overall, this is a sweet story and an enjoyable read which is elevated through the audiobook.
Slow start to a sweet story
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Rocco is a gay porn star. And he’s deaf, but he hasn’t let that hold him back. He’s made a successful career and his interpreter is also his partner in life. Until everything goes sideways. Needing an escape from the unrelenting pain, Rocco drives all night to show up in Cherry Creek. To see if the man in the video who spoke to him in sign language really is as special as he seems.
The celebrity trope can be fun when it’s done well. Who among us hasn’t dreamed of some celebrity coming to sweep us off our feet? To take us away from the drudgery of our lives? Well, Simon never really went there. Oh, he reached out to Rocco, in his halting sign language. But mostly because he recognized pain and wanted the other man to know he wasn’t alone. He certainly didn’t expect Rocco to show up on his door.
Slowly they build a relationship. Simon opens up about his past and Rocco shares his disappointments. Eventually they layer on a physical relationship. I have to say, for a thirty-six-year-old man, Simon has a short refractory period. But anyway, Rocco initiates him into the world of carnal pleasures but Simon’s insecurities are on full display when Rocco’s past catches up with him.
There was something special about this book. About two lonely men finding each other. Of course I wasn’t sure how the book was going to end. I mean Simon’s life is in Cherry Creek and Rocco’s is in California. Never fear, the author has a solution for that. And there are four future books to come. Needless to say, I hope they all come to audio. I enjoyed Nick Hudson’s narration, so I hope he is able to helm any future books as well.
The Jewish Baker and the Deaf Porn Star
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I like how Rocco seeks a safe harbour/refuge when his "perfect" life falls apart so publicly only to find the love of a lifetime.
Highly recommended contemporary MM romance where "I love you" is heard on a deeper level.
Simon and the Sex Star
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When I saw it was about a Jewish man, I was a bit wary ( don’t judge me, l’m really untaught about the Jewish faith) . But Simon Kaddish was a revelation.. such a sweet, sweet man who has had no luck AT ALL in his life. From his soldier father dying when he was young, to a grieving mother who never got over her loss, to his grandmother doing the best she can by him.
He follows Sylent’s career and when things fall apart for him, Simon messages him with act of faith,
You will not regret listening to this. I read and listened at the same time.
I will now be waiting for the second book which I hope will be Simon’s brother Levi’s story.
It was narrated by another new to me narrator , Nick Hudson.. He did a fantastic job and his accent for Simon was brilliant
Awwww am so full of love now
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This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
Super sweet
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Simon a Jewish Baker and a 36 Yr old virgin.
Rocco (Silent) a deaf porn star, who's boyfriend left him for his agent.
Simon sent silent an online video of deaf hand signing after he'd read about the breakup.
Simon is drowning in debt after helping his brother set up in business. He hasn't told his brother as there is friction in their relationship.
I'm the beginning I didn't think I would get into this book, but I loved it. There where twist throughout, sad parts and hot sections.
Nick Hudson did a great job of the narration. Although I did have to speed it up to 1.35.
Love Him Free
On the Market
By: E.M. Lindsey
Narrated by: Nick Hudson
Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
❤❤❤❤ Overall
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 Narration
📚📚📚📚 Story
Read at 1.35 speed on Audible
Great book, great narration.
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Love Him Free - low angst, high heart
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loved it
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Simon and Rocco were beautiful together as they explored each other sensually.
Life broke both men in different ways yet together they help each other overcome their insecurities.
Great!
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fantastic!
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