Perfect Alignment

Thorne and Dash, Book 3

By: Silvia Violet

Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux

Thorne proposed to Riley. Riley accepted.

Thorne thought that was that. They'd take a nice trip, get married, and spend a week luxuriating in a five-star hotel with occasional excursions to fabulous restaurants.

Riley imagined a traditional wedding with all the trappings. With all their friends and family. At Christmas.

Thorne concedes reluctantly, and a flurry of wedding planning ensues. At the same time, Thorne is wrestling with a recalcitrant client, and Riley and his business partner, Susan, are consumed with renovations and planning for the opening of their bakery. Stress on top of stress makes both Riley and Thorne doubt their relationship, and a major misunderstanding nearly silences the wedding bells.

By the time they reach their happily ever after, they're both going to deserve all the romance they've been dreaming of.

©2016 Silvia Violet (P)2017 Silvia Violet

love sweet love

I love listening to these two guys navigate the real life issues couples go through when trying to plan a wedding and adult.

I love this series

Riley drove Thorne right up the wall and right out of the house with his craziness. But all isn’t lost. Our boys know how to fight hard, but love even harder. I love these two.

A Perfect Ending

Where does Perfect Alignment rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Up in the top. I loved Thorne and Dash but this book put the in my top favorite couples list.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Perfect Alignment?

I had a few but there was a moment that made my jaw drop. I can't say much as it would be a spoiler but I never saw this coming and it also was a turning point in the story.

What about Greg Boudreaux’s performance did you like?

Everything. Greg Boudreaux always brings his characters to life and makes the story more sensual and exciting.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There was so many in this book but I have to say their vows brought tears to my eyes but who doesn't cry at a beautiful wedding.

Any additional comments?

Can I have more than five stars? his was by far the best book in the series. Seeing Thorne and Dash relationship finally come to a close is bittersweet but in a good way. This series was like being there with them from the day they met all the way to the present. We watched them through ups and downs and each man dealing with issues to overcome. I laughed, I sighed, my mouth dropped open, I fanned my self many times and cried a few as well.
All I can say is great job to the author and narrator both!

dash of perfection is so right!

i loved all Thorn and Dash series! they are perfect together! Greg is the perfect narrator!

Thorne and Dash Rock

I have to admit I have a different opinion than others, I thought this was one of the best books of the three, almost equal to book 1. Thorne and Dash are touching and thoughtful here and it was a very good conclusion to the series. Love Greg Boudreaux as a narrator for these two. Glad I bought this despite the critics. Good thoughtful emotional ending to a good series.

Absolutely Perfect

okay, I defy any fan of this series not to get choked up when they get to Central Park...

If you want a beautifully written, completely romantic, hot as hell love story then this is your series. It is absolutely perfect, only improved by Greg Boudreaux's spectacular narration. One of the all time best!

Going to the chapel and we're, gonna get married!

If you could sum up Perfect Alignment in three words, what would they be?

Intense, Loving, Perfect!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I just adore Riley, he's so strong and doesn't even realize it. He also doesn't use the power he holds over Thorne to his advantage.

Have you listened to any of Greg Boudreaux’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have and it's just as good as any other story he's ever told.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I think the issue that arose and separated these two men briefly. The way it played out and the way it was handled by both sides was infuriating, but so believable. This spoke to the Author's writing talent and stood out for me, in a good way.

Any additional comments?

Thorne proposed to Riley. Riley accepted. Happy Ever After, right? Not so fast.

Thorne just wants to go down to city hall and say 'I do' but Riley, well he wants the big, perfect wedding. The two try to meet in the middle, but it's difficult and puts strain on their already frayed nerves. Riley still has trouble accepting any type of financial assistance from his fiance. The strain continues to pile up while they keep their true feelings bottled up for fear of upsetting each other. So, of course, there comes a breaking point. Riley will have to learn to accept the help of the man he's going to marry just as Thorne will have to learn to accept he can't just write a check for everything.

The passion and intensity with which these two men love each other is clearly conveyed by both the Author and then brought to life by the narrator, something anyone else that has listened to Thorne and Dash's books has come to expect. Loved the push and pull between the characters and how everything played out, even if there were a couple of times I wanted to smack Thorne upside the head and tell him to pull it out of his ass.

Boudreaux really immerses himself into each and every character in the story. You can almost feel their happiness, joy and pain with the way he uses every tone, inflection and nuance necessary to bring the story to life in your mind while you're listening. Definitely a must listen series. This isn't a stand alone story though. If you haven't listened to the previous books, you really must start at the beginning.

Perfect ending for a perfectly matched couple

I’d already read Well-Tailored so knew the main drama and events that would unfold for Thorne and Dash in this story. Being told from a different point of view and in more detail gave it an entirely different and more intense perspective. And who can resist more of Thorne and Dash together?

The main drama of this story revolves around their wedding preparations. The guys are busy at work and end up all stressed out. Being so tense about the wedding, they behave rather irrationally and have a major falling out over a certain issue. (No spoilers, but this didn’t quite work for me considering how these guys knew each other so well!) Of course, there are plenty of sizzling hot bedroom scenes, including the one where they make-up. The wedding works out just lovely in the end. Perfect for this perfectly matched pair. Overall a superb series with some very enjoyable writing.

Greg Boudreaux’s narration is spot on as always. I especially love the character distinction he makes between Thorne and Dash’s voices, the smoking hot intimate scenes, and his overall storytelling technique. Great job!

For die-hard fans only

I’m a fan of Silvia Violet and Greg B/T, I’ve really enjoyed the other books in this series. She’s a great writer and Greg is a fantastic narrator. However, I just wasn’t moved much by this story.

Since our guys were pretty solid at the end of the last book, I was wondering where we’d go with this story. Well…. They get married. First they plan it. They fight a bit. They make up – A LOT – then they get married. That’s pretty much it.

I think - if you’re a huge fan of these guys and you just love seeing more of them – this is the story for you. If you’re looking for a bit more story momentum, you might be disappointed.

There was at least one issue that, had it been capitalized upon, could have helped; Thorne’s family situation held some definite potential, but sadly didn’t occupy much page time.
Greg did an awesome job – as usual- and I was glad I listened to this versus reading it, but the story itself was just meh for me.
3 of 5 stars