as great as the ebook-series

The story is always full stars, because if I wouldn't like the story as ebook, I wouldn't listen to the audiobook. I can't listen to an audiobook without knowing the book, that's not possible for me.

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 Dean is one of the 8 narrators (so far), 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

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Must listen to

I’m almost done with this audiobook but I leave my reviews of the 4 first here and come back to add my reviews for the other, because I have to recommend this series to all lovers of mm romance, it’s so good. The author has created a great world of love and respect but also challenges.

1. BUZZ
This was sweet and enjoyable, I love the siblings connection and I think this is a good start to a series that I think will move me very much.
No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings
Lots of good dialogues
The characters is developed in to realistic personalities that has me sympathetic to their challenges
Good storyline that progresses nicely to a happy ending

5 stars.

2. CLANG
I love this story and all the feelings in it. The author has created a world with some great characters and connections to each other.
The second brother falls in love, Jackson and Chase’s story is also a little raw and emotional
No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings
Good dialogues
Steamy love scenes and a sizzling connection between the two men
This series is in my opinion worth reading/listening to more then one time.

5 stars overall.

3. SWISH
Thomas is finally finding his happy ending and with someone I didn’t expect.
Alex and Thomas is rekindling their friendship and more.....

No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings
Good chemistry between Thomas and Alex
Sweet love scenes
The storyline is good and progresses nicely to a happy ending

I still love the family connection and the author has managed to build a nice little world.

4.5 stars.

4. CRUNCH
Floyd and Chase’s story was good but my heart bleed for how Floyd is treated by his own parents.
No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings
Good dialogues
Sweet love developing between the two characters and the connection is clear from the beginning.
The storyline is good and progresses nicely to a happy ending.

Meeting the characters from the previous books in this series was sweet.

SLAM
Another good story about love and family
No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings
Good storyline that progresses nicely to a happy ending
Familiar characters that are developed in to realistic personalities
Sweet love story.

5 stars

GRIND
I liked this story very much and I felt like James was so judged and not accepted by some people I wanted to cry for him. Ryan accept him as he is and l love his quiet approach to what his wondering about.
No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings
Lots of good dialogues
Well described characters that’s developed in to realistic personalities
The storyline is good and progresses to a natural ending.

5 stars

BOO AND JINGLE
Both this novellas is short and very sweet. You get a look at how the Riley brothers and their friends has made changes in their life’s that’s made it even better for them.
They still take care of each other and have made a great little world where their safe.
5 stars

Narrator:
This narrator is very good an easy to listen to but at times he’s a little loud. Clear pronunciation and read with feelings.

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Great books, fantastic value bundle

Any series by E Davies is a treat and this bundle compiles all 6 of the Riley Brothers books. Buzz, book 1 follows Cameron, who unexpectedly has to retire from his hockey career due to a heart condition and starts a new career as a bee keeper, falling in love with the nephew of the new boss. I love this author and Michael Pauley's reputation speaks for itself. I look forward to delving further into this boxset.

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6 great novels and 2 novellas

The 2 novellas we get at the end and take place 4 years later is just a tease and hope that we get to keep following up with these guys a little each year.

As for the novels, it makes me miss Fredericton. It makes me want to go back and go visit some of the places mentioned in them. I also want to be part of their circle of friends/family

Three brothers, their friends and their lovers

An excellent collection of stories by Ed Davies about three brother who are from a small town in Canada, their friend and how they all find their perfect significant others, making their own extended family.
Cam, the Pro Hockey player is the first to come home and finds Noah at the local Farmer's Market, tending his uncle's stall. Injury has brought an early end to Cam's career that was about to take off and he's come home to recover and find a new purpose in life. He also finds a trio of houses when he goes house-hunting and convinces his two brothers to co-buy them with him as a different house appeals to each of them individually. I loved listening to all the stories as Jackson and then Thomas also find their better halves, then their various friends also find their HEAs.
Michael Pauley, one of my top favourite narrators, brings the brothers and their friends to life in his usual delightful manner and with the softer Canadian accents I would expect from people living in Ontario and New Brunswick. Highly recommended Contemporary MM Romance with some nice little bonus stories too.

Loved it

I really enjoyed listening to this series in audiobook.
I loved getting to listen to these stories come to life.
This will be a series that will be listened to over and over.

All in one with bonuses

I adore E. Davies’ books. He writes genuine and sweet romances that are sexy at the same time. There is a wonderful simplicity to the books that I love. I know what I’m going to get – low-angst, lots of love, tons of friends and family, and a happy ending. I need my happy endings these days.

Each book in this collection builds on the previous to create both character arcs and a series arc. It’s great that the audio finishes with two short stories that take place in the future. If there’s one thing I love, it’s getting to see characters living their happily ever after.

I do need to warn you – E. Davies books always begin with a bang. Usually mid sex scene. This can be jarring because you come off a nice sweet ending for the previous book. The narrator gives the title of the new book, and BAM you’re in the middle of hot’n’sweaty stuff. The first time it happened, I wondered if there was something wrong with the audio. There wasn’t. I think if you’re aware of the style, you’ll be fine. Heck, it might jack up your heartrate if you’re someone who really gets into the stories.

The series is narrated by Michael Dean (formerly Michael Pauley) and I love his work. Putting together such an extensive collection in one spot highlights both Mr. Davies’ talent as a writer and Mr. Dean’s ability to deliver such great performances. I highly recommend this series.

A great collection of wonderful romances

This is a really enjoyable set of contemporary romance stories. I'm two in and looking forward to getting the next Riley brother story.
Buzz focuses on Cameron, a hockey player who's career comes to a halt when health concerns take him off the ice. He moves back home with his two brothers, Jackson and Thomas, and quickly bumps into Noah, art curator in town. Their romance blooms really quickly though both are reticent with recent heartache and work stresses. We get to know them both really well and Ed has written romance that draws you in on an emotional level as you get attached to Cameron and what he's got going on but also are wary of things that are not told to each other. Michael Pauley provides great voices for the characters and draws the emotion out of everything they have going on - stresses of work and health, new love and reconnecting with family.
Clang is Jackson's story as he connects with Chase. Jackson is an artist and blacksmith and Chase is a tattoo artist but has also been running from his family for a couple of years, always wary of those around him. Things move quickly in this relationship as Chase needs somewhere to stay and Jackson is more than happy to offer as they grow closer but Jackson is also aware of Chase's history and how it can affect how he acts with those around him. This story is a little harder in a different way to Buzz as Chase's family are extremely religious and he didn't leave on the best of terms but he gets a lot of support from Jackson. Both men's artistic sides come through clearly in Ed's writing with clear joy in what they do. Michael's narration really brings out the strong emotions that both men feel and also the love that the three brothers have for each other. I love how Chase's character developed through the story, especially his views/actions towards camp/flamboyant men and the chance he takes on Jackson.

Great bundle on Riley brothers!

Cam, Jackson and Thomas find love, after hiding from others these three brothers will come out with sweet, sexy and loving mates. Great world building on a town in Canada. Friends also find love in the least likely of places. I enjoyed each and every story.
The narrator, Pauley, did a great job with all characters.

Fantastic set of M/M stories

This is a fantastic set of M/M stories. Their is some angst, uncertainty, confusion, workplace drama and back-stabbing, supportive family, horrible family, nasty exes, homophobia, and more born and made family warmth than you could ask for. There is plenty of humor, some snark, and lots of warmth from the Riley clan. The set includes 6 full-size novels plus two shorter stories. Although each story can be listened to alone, I liked the way each story introduced new characters who show up in later books to have their stories told. Wonderful set of great stories from E. Davies.

The narration by Michael Pauley is great as always, and he really captures the feelings and emotions of the characters.

I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook at my request and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.