Love

I really enjoyed this story a lot. Cassius and Graeme were fantastic. The story line was kept me on my toes.

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Amazing

When Graeme first meets Cass they both have no idea who the other really is , when they find out they are both from feuding families they hate becomes real. When people linked to them turn up murdered both of them try and work together to try and find out who’s killing them but when they are targeted them blame each other .

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Enjoyable & entertaining

I’m not normally one for stories in which the protagonists are college age, so I will confess that I picked up Malum Discordiae simply because J.F. Harding’s name was on the cover! I didn’t know what to expect in terms of the story, but this is one of those times when taking a chance on something worked out; the book isn’t perfect – there are some pacing and plot issues – but all in all (and thanks to the excellent narration), I enjoyed it.

Cassius Corbin and Graeme Hewitt have no idea of each other’s identity when they hook up at a party – but as soon as they find out the truth, they both look set to continue the centuries-long feud between their families, despite the intense attraction that zings between them whenever they cross paths. This is enemies-to-lovers with some real bite, and Cassius and Graeme don’t hold back on the nasty insults and jibes (or just plain wanting to kill each other). Needless to say, neither of them is pleased when their botany professor instructs them to work together on their central project – but it’s not long before they’ve got more to worry about than passing a required class. A series of murders on campus leads Cassius and Graeme to discover that a demon has been summoned and is likely being controlled by a powerful witch – and they’re going to have to set aside their differences for real if they’re to banish the demon and prevent more deaths.

I liked the world the author has created, I liked the writing and the complexity of the plot, but the pacing drags in places, and while I like a good enemies-to-lovers romance, this one felt like an enemies-to-lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers-to … you get the idea. I liked the push and pull between Cassius and Graeme, but there are too many backwards steps as they go from starting to like each other to snarling at each other again until they finally, finally admit to the truth of their feelings for one another. (It does make for some great hate sex, though ;)) My other major quibble is with the ending; after a climactic action scene and big reveal, the follow-through is rushed and described rather than played out on the page, and the same thing is true of the epilogue, where another plotline is tied up and we’re told rather than shown what happens in the aftermath.

J.F. Harding delivers an outstanding performance that brings this story vividly to life, expertly conveying the growling, snarky emnity between Cassius and Graeme (while at the same time making it clear they really just want to rip each other’s clothes off!), and providing distinct character voices for the secondary cast. I can’t think of a single thing I disliked (other than the pronunciation of “Graeme” as “Gram”) – the pacing is spot on, the emotional content of the story is strongly portrayed and the big set pieces are exciting and full of tension.

Malum Discordiae was an enjoyable and entertaining listen that is (thankfully) unlike most of the other NA romances I’ve read or listened to – it has an actual plot and isn’t full of manufactured angst or endless, dumb navel gazing – and the fabulous narration made it easy to become caught up in the story. If J.F. Harding narrates the rest of the series, I’ll be here for it.

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Enjoyable Story

Enjoyable Story that is well written with likeable characters and good world building. The narration is very good as well.

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Fab narration for a good enemies 2 lovers mm story

I really enjoyed this paranormal mm romance book by a new to me author. I adore JF Harding narrating, and the fact he was is what made me give the book a try. It was well written, hot when it needed to be and had an interesting plot. if you're into paranormal mm, try it, you won't regret it.

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I'd read another...

Well paced, and plot is pretty tight and intrigueing. Lots of magic, good balance of story to smut, which was fire hot if mildly dubious in terms of enthusiastic consent.... more please

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Hubble Bubble Yawn

Great narrator, good premise, starts off well, but degenerates into nonsense. Gave up after 6 hrs of childish angst, badly plotted kitchen sink dramas. Held on hoping for better, then gave up.

DNF RETURNED

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