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Not What It Seems

By: Nicky James
Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
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They say I killed them. They say I’m sick. They’re wrong. Nothing is as it seems.

Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Cyrus Irvine takes his job and his life very seriously. He is well-respected in his field and has worked hard to get where he is.

But he’s lonely.

When called in to evaluate a murder suspect, the last person he expects to find is the man he slept with a few months ago. The man who ghosted him and wounded his fragile heart.

Ethically, he should turn around and walk away, but he doesn’t. For as much as Cyrus understands the human brain, he can’t understand the pull he feels toward the patient.

One session with River Jenkins and Cyrus is sure of three things: River and everything about his preliminary diagnosis is a lie, his feelings toward River haven’t gone away, and despite his professional code, he isn’t going anywhere.

Someone needs to get to the bottom of this.

Cyrus’ world is turned upside down as he and River team up to find the truth.

During their quest for answers, Cyrus discovers the hardest part of his decision isn’t the risk to his career, but the risk to his heart.

Not What It Seems is a 115k MM romantic suspense with doctor/patient, forced proximity, and age gap themes.

©2021 Nicky James (P)2022 Nicky James Crime Thrillers Romance Romantic Suspense Thriller & Suspense Thriller Fiction Suspense Heartfelt

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They say you don't forget your first, and let me tell you I was blown away by my first audiobook. Nicky James' story and Nick J. Russo's narration, what a great combination!

This story sucked me in right from the beginning. Dr. Cyrus Irvine is a well-respected psychiatrist who follows ethics and every moral code there is. In his personal life however, he is lonely, insecure and mentally bruised. River Jenkins is cocky, witty and a typical ‘bad boy’ with a hard loveless childhood. They shouldn’t work, but they so did. The change in their relationship happens gradual and natural, all the while trying to solve the murder mystery.
Something was happening all the time. New leads and clues were discovered throughout the book, all leading to an unexpected reveal.

This is a compelling murder mystery with real characters, romance and a hard-earned HEA. Highly recommended!

Wow!

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The perfection of the narration makes this book a gem. It brings fully to life the well written and defined MCs, their harum scarum quest for answers, dark humour and graphic interactions inside an unusual plot. Such a strange mix, so well done. VERY ENTERTAINING

Fraternization

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I don’t know where to start on this review. This author just consistently produces great stories. I love this story but each time I read one of her stories I give it an outstanding review and think she can’t possibly come up with something this good and each time her stories are that good. Her stories are always original and emotional. They are thought provoking. These characters and this story kept me page turning till the end. There are unexpected twists and the relationship is sometimes frustrating. I so love River. The hand he has been dealt makes him wanting to stay uncommitted to anyone. Cyrus on the other hand, has very little self confidence and less experience. Reading about the decisions they make and actions that they take make this totally engrossing. The narration by Nick J. Russo made the cockiness and personalities of these characters so much better than what I had imagined. His narration conveys the mood and tone for the story. This is something only great narrators are able to provide

HIghly Recommended

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Story 5*
Narration 4*

Really loved the story and I was so excited about the audio, but this time the narrator didn't do great for me. I so love this book and wanted it to love in audio too, but I just couldn't concentrate to it, the voices were all over the place and not what I imagined to the characters. It's a first for me to not like one of Nick J Russo's audio, and I hope it will be the last too.

*ebook/story review :

This book was just as perfect as I thouht it would be. Doctor patient?! Come on! Best thing after a student/teacher, and as we can see, Nicky can write both amazingly.

The emotional and deep scenes, the suspense, being kept in the dark the whole way - wow. And the characters. Both Cyrus (aww poor baby, I just want to hug him) and River (oh you dirty boy). Loved them. They were perfect separately and together too. Both were intriguing and their connection and relationship was so good. I couldn't see how their relationship would end and I was afraid at the beginning, my brain was playing games with me, I should have known that Nicky will give me a perfect love story and I don't have to fear a one bit. I really thought it will be instalove, but no. It was perfectly paced and emotional.

And and and oh god, Cyrus's foot fetish was just so perfect. It blew my mind how well written it was. I need to see more kink from Nicky because if she can write foot fetish this awesome...my mind and heart just won't be capable of handling more LOL but I NEEEEEEED.

Cyrus was the best in this story, his personality was so well written and I just loved everything about him. Sometimes shy, sometimes not. Funny and needy in bed, and I just loved how he was speaking with River. And how fragile he was. Have I mentioned that I want to hug him?

Oh and the suspense! It was awesome! All new details, all the investigation, the fear of being caught but still going after the killer. Perfect. And the ending just so sweet.

Amazing story

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Story: A very good mystery that pulls the reader in from the get go. I wasn't very sold on the romance part for most of the book, as the circumstances put the MCs in too much of a power struggle for me, but overall the book is a really good read and well worth the time. I always admire the attention to details and factual side of Nicky James stories, and this one is no different.
Narration: Very good performance.

Intriguing to say the least

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Absolutely Brilliant so blown away by this Nick J Russo as done it again love how he pulls you in from start to finish and you can't get enough even though you know what happens in the story with reading the book the way Nick brings River & Cyrus to life and takes you on their amazing, captivating and emotional journey and your holding your breath until the end I didn't want to leave them love both of them I couldn't stop listening to this recommend so much. 💖💞💞💖

WOW....... Magnificent.... 💖💖

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nick j russo brought cyrus and river beautifully and perfect to how I imagined them sounding like

I felt so many emotions well listening to not what it seems I felt like I was in the story

I was on my the edge of my seat so many times and loved every minute of it

cyrus and river stole my heart

beautiful performance and wonderful written storyline

stunning performance and wonderful intense story

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This is my first novel from the author and lordy Goddy, it did not disappoint. I'll be buying more books from this author

Simply incredible

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Oh wow, what an intense and well thought story. I loved both characters who both had deep founded scars and issues and although they are very different, they are good for each. Having never had anyone stand up for them, it takes a while for them to trust again but they share such an incredible connection. The story have so many twists and turns and it had me completely hooked. Great narration too.

Intense story

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Well, I can say that I didn't see that coming in so many points in the story ....
The first chapter got me all hot under the collar with a certain description of River's next hook up, then in the next chapter suddenly I was in a mental institute, talk about whiplash....
Cyrus is a great character, under his professional persona lies a scared and lonely man who's confidence has been forcible taken from him. I really enjoyed his battle with head over heart and other bits, over analysing every feeling over and over. He believes that his patient is innocent, and is desperate to bring him justice.
River, oh you poor gorgeous, selfish man you, what a mess you've created, why doesn't anyone believe him ? Cause you don't make sense that's why....

The narrator really amped up the suspense for me, the more dangerous the situation got the more excited Nick's voice became, by the end I really didn't want to stop listening. I really wanted answers to so many questions, but how? What for ?

This murder mystery is certainly one ride you should experience....

I certainly didn't see that coming !!

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