~ Risk Taker ~ ♫

Author: Lily Morton
Title: Risk Taker
Series: Mixed Messages 3 (can be read as standalone)
Narrator: Joel Leslie
Length: 9hrs 38mins
Release date: 2020 February 5
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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4,5)


Blurb: 

Henry’s the odd man out. All his friends are settling down, and his reputation as the Hook-Up King of London seems more like a curse than a blessing these days. Especially when it keeps photojournalist Ivo, his best friend and the brilliant man he’s loved since they were fifteen, at arm’s length. But that’s where Ivo wants him, right? Putting aside his feelings, Henry decides to give up casual sex and look for the real deal. After all, he has no chance with Ivo - or does he?

Henry is everything to Ivo. Best friend, soul mate, the one person who has never let him down. The one person he is loyal to above everything and everyone. But Henry’s in a box marked best friend and that’s where Ivo’s kept him for nearly twenty years, despite steadily falling in love with the gentle man. And besides, why would Henry want to date Ivo? Burned out and injured, he’s the walking embodiment of damaged.

Distance has helped Henry and Ivo keep a lid on their attraction, but when they find themselves in the same city for a change—Ivo hurt and needing assistance, and Henry more than willing to provide it—the two best friends grow closer than ever, forcing a realization, and a decision. Risk their friendship for their hearts? Or can they have both?

From the bestselling author of Rule Breaker and Deal Maker comes a tender love story about two best friends who are perfect for each other, and always have been - if only they knew it.

*This is the third book in the Mixed Messages series, but it can be read as a standalone*

My review: 

Two things first: I LOVE Joel Leslie's voice and how he does the audiobooks and this was my second book from Lily Morton. 

I think I listened to this audio at the wrong moment in my life, because I started it two times, but just couldn't get into the right headspace for the story. I definitely will give it another chance and listen to it one more time (at least).

Joel's voices is just perfect. The way he speaks different tones and accents, just blow my mind every time. He really give life to the characters and the story. I love how emotional they get, how perfectly shaped everyone and the erotic scenes are so good, oh god! 

I really loved the narration - I only had probleme with the story. 

Ivo and Henry were lovely and loved their relationship, it was just too slow for me. They were everything for each other, but so blind for their emotions. I don't get easily bored with slow burn or the lack of erotica, but this time I just couldn't wait for something to happen. 

I think I'd enjoyed it better if I read the second book before, because I listened to the first one and LOVED that, and now with this third book...I don't know, I like to read in order even if they're standalones.

So until the next time, it's only a 4,5 star for me, but I really think it was my bad timing for this book.