A great enemies to lovers story

I was already looking forward to this book. Max was not particularly sympathetic to me from the last volume. But with every minute more I listened, Max became more likeable to me. His background is so very different from what I imagined, and it was nice to see his development.
I also really liked JP, who took care of Max without reservation. Because actually JP was tasked with making Max's life at work so difficult that he quit. But when Max intended to spend the night at the office to escape his family, things changed.
JP's handling of Max's OCD was great and I found it very amusing in places. What I also enjoyed was the reunion with Harley from one of the earlier books.

Both authors have a knack for writing stories with deep characters. It was absolutely enchanting to listen to this great story.
Denial had me enthralled. From the story and from the narrration.
Curtis Michael does a really good job! I loved the way he read the story. He read emotionally and it was easy to tell the protagonists apart. He also has a very pleasant voice!

Absolutely recommend and I'm looking forward to the next volume in the series!

I received a copy of the audiobook from the author in exchange for an honest review.

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So incredibly good!

Ki Brightly and MD Gregory’s world of New Gothenburg is an absolute favorite and Curtis has brought it alive! Such a well narrated story - loved it so much!

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Best in the series and great performance

My favorite book in the City Hall series, Denial shows two very different men finding in each other what they were missing. It's a sweet story of enemies to lovers, opposites attract, co-workers, age gap, and Daddy kink.

JP may have started the story being an asshole to Max, but when he realizes that what Max needs is guidance and someone who truly cares for him, he becomes the perfect Daddy. I loved how he introduced the dynamic to Max and how patient he was.

Max was young and had such low self-esteem but he wasn't a pushover and it was great to see him blossom both in his job and his personal life. Leaving his toxic family behind, taking control of his own life, and embracing his role as a Boy was amazing.

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Looovvveedd it 💕

I normally struggle with audio books but I freaking loved this! Took me longer to get through than if I read it normally but somewhere I enjoyed it even more!

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Hello Daddy!

OMG I actually loved Max! I knew there was so much more to him and my heart broke for his homelife and upbringing. I feel like this was a great redemption arc, he's strong, a bit stubborn and passionate with things that matter. it takes a lot to get out of defencive reactions and I loved Max's growth, as the person he was meant to be and his growth into the perfect boy for his Daddy
I loved JP in book 1 and I think I had a preconceived idea of what he was in my head, but oh my he's so much more! I did find it a little hard to let go of my preconceived notions but I loved JP as a Daddy!
There's drama, passion, discovery and growth and you of course get a great visit with Vane and Jaxson.
There are a few inconsistencies between the audio and ebooks and a few volume fluctuations and weird tonal shifts throughout but they don't really take away from the story. The narrator has a pleasant listening voice so all in all its good.

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Max and JP

Max is in hot water after exposing the Deputy Mayor was having a relationship with a male. JP is to make Max's life a misery so he will quit. Instead he takes Max as his boy. Beautifully written and I fell in love with JP's voice.

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Daddy/boy redemption story with a kinky twist

This enemies-to-lovers story featuring the Deputy Mayor’s assistant, JP, and office support staff, Max, is very steamy and quite emotional. When circumstances throw them together outside of the office, JP sees a different side of Max, and is intrigued. Inexperienced Max struggles with undiagnosed OCD and a controlling family, and it is soon clear that he needs a Daddy’s firm hand. This is a slow burn redemption story with a kinky twist, the second in a series. I really enjoyed these characters, and the narration by Curtis Michael was pleasant.

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Misunderstood

This story has so many genre, from hate to love to daddy and a few other things. It broke my heart the way Max was misunderstood. Between his stuffy family to his job people just don’t see what he faces daily. It was interesting to watch him start to make decisions for himself. Jean Paul finally comes to understand and after all the irritations between these two it’s interesting to see the changes in both of them. I think the narration of Curtis Michael helped bring these characters to life.

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DNF

This was the only book I haven't read in the series, so I thought I'll go with the audio version now and skip the ebook. Don't know if it was a good choice or not, but I didn't liked this audio, at all! The voices were monotonous and without emotion. There weren't any difference between characters or dialogue, everything was on the same tone. The worst. So I had to DNF it because it made me mad.
I can't say anything about the storyline because I couldn't get into it the way I wanted to.
Probably will read the ebook someday, but the audio version is just a big NO for me!

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