Simple Man
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Narrated by:
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Brian Callanan
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By:
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Lydia Michaels
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From bestselling author, Lydia Michaels–When Shane, a tattooed young musician becomes the guardian of a surprise baby, his life and heart are forever changed. Opposites attract when this single dad is assigned to a prissy social worker who dislikes him at first sight. Months after Shane Martin’s sister vanishes, his world crashes down and he finds himself the sole guardian of a surprise baby. Blissfully ignorant, Shane trades in late nights and fast women for midnight feedings and lullabies. But when Kate McAlester, the prissy, stuck-up social worker interferes, his devotion to family is tested.
Kate isn’t impressed by Shane’s messy bachelor pad, rocker image, sarcastic attitude, or showy tattoos. He claims he’s a simple man, but he quickly becomes the greatest complication in her life.
Passion explodes when opposite personalities collide in a touching story of love and redemption.
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Very emotional
This book is written with so much feeling and emotion. I was crying with laughter and sadness. It’s a true talent that Lydia has and I’m so happy to have listened to this book.
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- Dektolia
- 18-05-21
Excellent narration
I rounded this one up to 5 stars because I loved all the 80s references and the creative descriptions for baby actions/interactions. (Goonies never say Die!) I also liked that much of the story—which was really Shane's story—was more than just the romance. A lot of the drama/conflict in the story wasn't about the romantic relationship. I liked seeing Shane mature over the course of the story.
The voice acting is worth 5 solid stars. Brian Callanan was a new-to-me narrator but I really enjoyed his performance. He added extras like mumbling, baby sound effects and yelling that really brought the story to life. I would listen to more by him in the future.
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- Siobhan D
- 29-08-24
man
Amazing narration from Brian Callanan, who brings out all the emotions, angst and characters. Making you want to listen and not finish until the end. Perfect.
I feel in love with our main character Shane. His friends also amazing, Duce, Sims and Tucker. Shane is an honest man, who loves his music but has gone through so much. Losing his parents, raising his sister and then after she dies taking care of his nephew, Shane Logan. I did laugh out loud when he first brings home young Shane, who he starts to call Logan. You could feel his frustration, pain and the humour in the situation. His social worker Kate appears the next day and lets say, it doesn't go well. After one bad meeting, Shane makes Kate cry. The next day both apologise and a truce comes about.
Slowly truce becomes more, but with his insecurities, her professional responsibilities and their differences, a new relationship starts but slowly. Shane is a man who loves with all his heart, treating Kate with kindness and respect.
There is angst, romance, heat, emotions, humour and wonderful characters.
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- Netta
- 24-02-21
Emotional
This book is very emotional, it has plenty of up and downs however there is a very HEA at the end. Shane’s world goes upside down when he has a fight with his sister then she disappears. Then enters his namesake nephew that he is now responsible for. Shane changes his entire life for this little guy, and grows from the experience. Then something else happens to turn his life upside down, thankfully this time he has Kate in his corner to help him find his way. I cried both tears of sadness and happiness while listening to this book. Brian does and absolute wonderful job with the narrative!!
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- Cathy Cay.
- 31-08-24
Wonderful story
I absolutely loved listening to this story.
When I First read the synopsis of this book I assumed it was a rockstar romance,everyone who knows me knows how much I love my Rockstar romance.
I was completely wrong it is not a rockstar romance it was something quite special,and really emotional and beautiful.
Shane is a musician but he is no famous rockstar,he works in construction he is single likes playing music,sewing his wild oats as they say and spending time with his friends drinking and having fun...He is basically a man child.
His friends are exactly the same and honestly they are kind of adorable and hilarious,but so loyal and they care for Shane alot...I love the way they support him.
But Shane's world get completely turned upside down when he is unexpectedly temporary guardian to his 2 month old Nephew Logan.A Nephew he didn't know existed until unfortunately his sister passes away.
He is thrust into being a parent,having responsibilties and having this small human relying on him for everything.
He has also been granted a case worker to keep an eye on him and make sure he is adjusting to having Logan in his life,and Logan is being safely taken care of,Kate Mcalistair.
Kate is completely the opposite of the women Shane usually is attracted to...but he is attracted to Kate the problem is they do not get along.He feels that she looks down on him and the way he lives.
But as Kate gets to know Shane he proves her wrong and he is everything she didn't expect and Kate is drawn to him.
Babies are so much work but Shane doesn't waver he is determined to make it work...I loved Shane for the way he changed his whole life for Logan.He makes sacrifices ,works hard and swallows his pride to make Logan happy and he turns out to be a great dad for Logan.
During these visits with Kate their chemistry is so potent and it is only a matter of time before they cross the line.
Kate risks her job and Logan risks custody of Logan to have a secret relationship with Kate..could it last though? when they are so different.
Logan doesn't feel good enough for Kate and this could jeopardise what they have his insecurities makes him lash out sometimes.
But Kate despite Shane trying to push her away,stands by him all the way through his custody battle for Logan and his self doubt...Even though Kate did Judge Shane at the start he completely changes her mind and she falls in love with him and his commitment to Logan.
I lOved them together they are HOT and Steamy but also sweet and cute.
Now the Narration to this story by Brian Callanan is PERFECTION..Brian is Phenomenal,he voices ALL the characters in the book...altering his voice for each one,I have no idea how he does it.
Plus the emotion he expresses whether it was sadness or anger happiness and fun he nailed them all.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him relay this story I was enamoured with Brian's performance,and I will definately listen to more of his Narrations.
Lydia Michaels writing was emotional and amusing..I both laughed and cried listening to Simple Man it is a stunning story of one mans journey through grief,falling in love and finding his salvation in a little boy he never knew existed but changes his life forever.
A WONDERFUL Book.
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5 Stars.
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- 🎧🎧Mari 🎧🎧
- 02-09-21
Awww… starry hearts..
Such a cute book. I enjoyed the writing ad the dialogue. I loved the various references to pop culture in the characters. Very nice story and well written.
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- Cindy
- 24-02-21
Sweet and emotional!
Simple Man was such a sweet and emotional story. I loved both Shane and Kate. Shane made such a complete transformation from a bachelor who liked to party to a responsible man trying to raise a baby he didn't even know existed. He knew nothing at all about taking care of a baby which made for some comical scenes. Logan was the little boy who was at the heart of this story. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a heartfelt single dad story. Brian Callanan did a good job with both the male and female characters.
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