Afraid to Fly (Anchor Point, Book 2) written by L.A. Witt narrated by Nick J. Russo | Tams Audiobook Review & #giveaway @RiptideBooks @GallagherWitt @nickjrussovoice
Afraid to Fly
Anchor Point, Book 2
By: L.A. Witt
Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
Series: Anchor Point, Book 2
Release date: 08-31-17
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Once a fearless fighter pilot, Commander Travis Wilson is now confined to a desk. It's been eight years since the near-fatal crash that grounded him, and it still rules his life thanks to relentless back pain.
Lieutenant Commander Clint Fraser almost drowned in a bottle after a highly classified catastrophe while piloting a drone. His downward spiral cost him his marriage and kids, but he's sober now and getting his life back on track. He's traded drones for a desk, and he's determined to reconcile with his kids and navigate the choppy waters of PTSD.
Clint has been on Travis's radar ever since he transferred to Anchor Point. When Clint comes out to his colleagues, it's a disaster, but there's a silver lining: now that Travis knows Clint is into men, the chemistry between them explodes.
It's all fun and games until emotions get involved. Clint's never been in love with a man before. Travis has, and a decade later, that tragic ending still haunts him. Clint needs to coax him past his fear of crashing and burning again, or their love will be grounded before takeoff.
©2017 L.A. Witt (P)2017 Riptide Publishing
Buy links: Riptide | Amazon Audio | Audible | iTunes
"Grounded has it's perks!"
What made the experience of listening to Afraid to Fly the most enjoyable?
Russo's narration. There's something about his voice, the tones and inflections he uses, that truly bring the story to life.
What other book might you compare Afraid to Fly to and why?
Any other book by LA Witt. She's such an amazing storyteller with an uncanny ability to pull the reader (listener) into the world she creates through vivid imagery and detailed descriptions. Not to mention the imperfect characters she brings to the page that you can't help falling in love with.
Which character – as performed by Nick J. Russo – was your favorite?
I so enjoyed both characters, the way the navigated the rough waters of the military with all it's rules and limitations. If I'm forced to pick a fav, I was so enamored with Clint. He was very hard on himself, but in the end, he's the one that has to jerk Travis out of the sand.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The entire book moved me.
Who knew that gay romance with no actual sex in it could be so... sexy?! Oh, there's plenty of hot, sweaty, steamy nakedness with Clint and Travis. But for reasons you'll learn as you listen, they can't go all the way, for lack of a better term. I loved the way Witt worked around this downside to their relationship because, I can assure you, the intimacy is vivid, detailed and amazing.
Russo took these two broken and damaged characters and gave them hearts and souls, made me feel every painfully beautiful moment with them, between them.
While this is the 2nd book in a series this book is capable of being a stand alone story.
Welcome to Anchor Point!
Nestled on the northern coast of Oregon, this small town is home to Naval Air Station Adams. On base, you'll find freshly minted Sailors who've just graduated boot camp, salty officers counting down till retirement, grounded pilots who've landed behind desks, and everyone in between—and they're all looking for love. Well, not all of them, but that won't stop love from finding them.
So pull up a barstool, grab a beer, and get ready for some sea stories as these men in uniform—or not—navigate the waters of love and life in the military.
Anchor Point stories can be enjoyed in any order, but if you'd like to read them in order of publication, it's as follows:
Chief's Mess
Rank & File
Going Overboard (Releasing Feb 5th, 2018)
Once Burned (Releasing April 9th, 2018)
Wash Out (Releasing May 21st, 2018)
Sink or Swim (Releasing July 13th 2018)
L.A. Witt is an abnormal M/M romance writer who has finally been released from the purgatorial corn maze of Omaha, Nebraska, and now spends her time on the southwestern coast of Spain. In between wondering how she didn't lose her mind in Omaha, she explores the country with her husband, several clairvoyant hamsters, and an ever-growing herd of rabid plot bunnies. She also has substantially more time on her hands these days, as she has recruited a small army of mercenaries to search South America for her nemesis, romance author Lauren Gallagher, but don't tell Lauren. And definitely don't tell Lori A. Witt or Ann Gallagher. Neither of those twits can keep their mouths shut . . .
Connect with L.A.:
Website: www.gallagherwitt.com
Author Blog: gallagherwitt.blogspot.com
Personal Blog: navywifeadventures.blogspot.
Twitter: @GallagherWitt
Facebook: facebook.com//L-A-Witt-MM-Fiction
Goodreads: goodreads.com/GallagherWitt
Thanks for the review, I'm looking forward to getting this series in audio.
Thanks for the good review, Tams. I also like L.A., but I haven't read this series yet. So good to know the narrator was good in this, too. - Purple Reader,
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Thanks for the good review, Tams. I also like L.A., but I haven't read this series yet. So it's to know the narrator was good in this, too. - Purple Reader,
jodi marinich February 17, 2018 at 4:55 AM
le the series and cant wait to listen to this audio book
H.B. February 20, 2018 at 11:23 PM
Thank you for the interview and post!
LA Witt is one of my favorite authors...her stories and characters draw you in from the beginning and you can relate because they can are believable and lovable.
I'm continuously amazed at the number of authors, and narrators, who also flip roles and design covers as well as edit serve as mentors to other authors. What creative minds you possess!
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