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Not a Game

A Contemporary Gay Romance Novel

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Not a Game

By: Cardeno C.
Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo
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A new job, a new city, and hopefully a new life. When chubby gamer Oliver Barnaby receives a job offer from the best boutique game developer in the country, he leaves his family and his less than spectacular existence in Oklahoma without a second's hesitation. Determined to change more than his career and his geography, Oliver implements a plan to finally land a boyfriend. Step one is improving his skills in the bedroom.

Attractive, successful, charismatic Jaime Snow has a life other people envy. His already booming business is growing. He isn't lacking friends. And he has no trouble finding a date. But there's an emptiness in Jaime's heart and a hole in his life that only the right man can fill.

When Oliver and Jaime end up at the same bar at the same time, they each see something they want in the other. Going to bed together that first night is easy. Building the lifetime relationship they both desperately crave will require trust, time, and a little understanding.

©2016 Cardeno C. (P)2016 Cardeno C. Contemporary Contemporary Romance Literature & Fiction Romance Heartfelt

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What did you like most about Not a Game?

The characters are so real, likeable and easy to relate to. Plus Cardeno C writes the best dialogue. Ever. Seriously.

What did you like best about this story?

That the love of Jamie helped Oliver to like himself, and develop a confidence he never knew he could have. The curious start to the relationship added a brilliant twist.

What does Michael Ferraiuolo bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Gosh, Michael is a new narrator to me, and he brought such a special vibe to this gorgeous book. He totally hit it out of the park.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Over and over! I couldn't get enough.

Any additional comments?

A must listen for a perfect, fulfilling contemporary gay romance.

Outstanding heartwarming tale narrated beautifully

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This is the sweetest love story. Both characters were so genuine and lovable. As per the title, there are no games in here. I find that sometimes when authors tackle the issue of self-confidence it can be overdone to the point where as a reader you can fall out of love with the character. Not Cardeno; he makes Oliver a smart person with a good heart who can see when the fairytale becomes reality.
This was the first time I heard a book narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo and I'm totally sold. He's got such a nice voice and his performance is outstanding. Michael did a great job with the distinct voices of each character and brought them to life perfectly.
Loved this book!

I'm a new fan

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I love this book so very much I read lese once a week The story line is very

love it

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Just once I would like to see a second book and to hear about the wedding

Love this book

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A really great story, with tons and tons of charm. I admit that when I first read about the chubby MC I was skeptical as to how 'sexy' I'd find this as I'm so used to all the MCs being hot and ripped. But, my goodness - this was such a sexy book and it totally challenged my preconceptions of what a leading man could be :) This was sexy in a sensual, passionate and intimate way. Yes, the twist is quite obvious, but it weaves its way through the story really well. I loved both the characters, strong, endearing and quite charming and this came across wonderfully in the audio.

Absolutely loved it

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This is a great story well balanced kept me interested all the time Michael Ferraluolo was telling the tale. Well worth buying.

Great story Well told

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Great story from CC, great narration from Michael Ferraiuolo....just a wonderful love story, period. My fave CC story since Perfect Imperfections. 4.5 stars from me.

My first Michael Ferraiuolo, but NOT my last....

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The story is always full stars, because if I wouldn't like the story as ebook, I wouldn't listen to the audiobook.

The performance from the narrator is also very important for me. I can't listen to a lot, because my English as a non-native-speaker isn't so perfect to follow a whole story over hours, when the narrator speaks too fast or too sloppy. Normally I have to SEE the person, who is talking to me in English. Michael Ferraiuolo is one of the top 5 narrators for me, I can listen without break and have no problems to follow.
I'm just not yet finish with the book, but I listen enough to give a review.

PLEASE READ MY RATING SYSTEM!!!

To my ratings:

5* - very very good
it's like an A+

4* - very good and will be often re-listening
it's like an A

3* - it's more then a one-time-listening.
it's like a B

as great as the ebook, which I love love love

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I discovered this book some years ago and was one of the firsts books I’ve ever read in MM romance. Jaime and Oliver love story is very straightforward and easy to read. I enjoyed a lot how Oliver overcame all his insecurities thanks to Jaime’s love. With low angst and full of romance, hot scenes and endearing dialogues this book is one of a kind. Of course, adding the narration of one of my favorite voice actors with his smooth and charismatic voice and captivating performance is just the cherry on top. Loved it!

A very enjoyable narration!

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