Desire & Denial

Southern Boys, Book 3

De: K.C. Wells

Narrado por: John Solo

Jon has yearned for a man’s touch for as long as he can remember. Now two younger men are about to bring his fantasies to life.

Jon Walters is a mess. He’s 38. His roommates are 18 and 20. It’s never gonna work. But Lord, he wants it to.

He’s spent years hiding his sexuality. Denying his desires. Guys don’t come out at my age - do they? Except he did come out once - and went right back in again. How does he explain all this to Del, his brother? That’s a conversation Jon is dreading. Del is the only family Jon has left, and he’s going to be hurt. Angry. Not to mention, there are secrets Jon does not want to share.

And then there’s Chaz and Kendis. Wasn’t falling for one guy enough of a challenge? I had to fall for both of them? And what the hell do they see in me? Because they’re not making it easy for him to say no.

Whichever way he looks at it, Jon’s life just went way beyond complicated....

This is the final book in the Southern Boys trilogy, and it deals with characters introduced in book book, Pride & Protection. Yes, you could listen to it as a stand-alone, but listening to the previous book is recommended.

©2020 to present day K.C. Wells (P)2020 K.C. Wells

Love this book!

Desire & Denial is book 3 in the Southern Boys series. I love this beautifully written story. Jon has been keeping secrets about himself from everyone including his brother. It isn't until Chaz, his roommate, starts dating Kendis, and both of them showing interest in Jon does he admit his sexuality to the young men and eventually his brother. I love the three of them together. They seem to bring out the best in each other. I love how they communicate about what they want to happen with their relationship, especially after Kendis moves in. I'm glad Jon found the courage to talk to his brother about himself and about being in a relationship with Chaz and Kendis. I love the ending, brings the series full circle. Definitely recommend this book and series. Narrator John Solo does an amazing job. After hearing his narration I can't imagine anyone else telling this story.

Beautiful listen!

I love Chaz, Kendis, and Jon's story! They are so amazing and perfect together. K.C Wells just makes such beautiful story that I can help but to love. Then to have John Solo doing the narration makes me love the story even more. He just brings these characters to life and I love the voices he did for these three. I absolutely love this story!

Interesting story of an older man coming out.

Was a good listen and interesting to hear. Read had nice voice to listen to.

A three way love

Jon, a shy closeted gay man, is in a cycle he wants to break but doesn’t know how. Kendis, struggling to find his way in a town who wants nothing to do with him since he helped them with the basketball team and graduated high school. Chaz, living with Jon since his dad abused him when he found out he was gay. three unlikely men start out as a couple between Kendis and Chaz realize that Jon also occupies each other’s heart. I really enjoyed this book. It was a window into showing that Jon is stronger and lovable than he thinks but with Kendis and Chaz they each balance out the other in the most unexpected ways and bring out the best in each other. John Solo was wonderful as he gives voice to all the love, longing and happiness that was perfect for this book.

Left me giddy, hopeful and positive

5 Blue Roses
5 Blue Flames
5 Headphones

Narrator John Solo went and broke the camel’s back! Shamelessly ruining my innocence and wiping my mind by deleting the cute and fuzzy way I see teddy bears forever! John is an excellent narrator, he picked up on the humor and ran with it. The self-talk and WTF moments left me giddy and feeling naughty. I enjoyed the lighthearted erotic M/M/M romance for the scheming and naughty seduction the two younger ones had going on. Almost, like naughty little elves, being horny and hyperactive. They were busy and they drove the much older Jon up the walls, forcing him to do unspeakable things.

Just when I thought I heard it all K.C. Wells wrote this, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It lifted my mood and left me feeling positive and hopeful. Exactly how a Christmas romance should be.

I do recommend this audiobook

Great series!

It has been awhile since I read or listened to a good MMM romance. I am generally of the opinion, the more men the merrier, but it is important for it to be done right. That all three parties involved are on the same page. This book handled the situation well.

Chaz moved in with Jon after he was kicked out of his childhood home. His dad didn’t accept it when he came out but he was never a loving man before that. The age difference between the two men was almost a guarantee that nothing would happen between them, but also the fact that Chaz thought Jon was straight. Everyone thought Jon was straight. Though Jon’s older brother coming out as gay should have paved the road for Jon, a few bad experiences had him living his life in the closet.

Kendis had a small part in book 2 when his car was vandalized and Jon’s brother had helped him. He was brought to the town to play basketball, but he is one of the very few people of color in this homophobic and racist town. Finding a job is almost impossible, until he comes to the bike shop to ask Jon’s brother for help once more. There he meets Chaz, who Kendis feels attraction to. Though they are the first to date and become intimate, they both have a lingering attraction to Jon. And Jon is definitely attracted to both of them and wants to see both of them rise above their pasts. A combination of their age differences, Jon’s past, and the possible complications of a menage relationship seem to have them all hesitating, though.

Luckily, Chaz is kind of precocious and after forming a plan with Kendis, the two men decide to see if Jon’s apparent interest is not just in their imaginations. The way they tackle the situation together lets me know that they are on the right foot as far as avoiding jealousy or anything close to cheating in the pursuit of Jon. Their hard work pays off, but Jon will have to come out, at least to his own brother.

This series is really good, but the romances are somewhat complicated. The town these characters live in definitely needs to step into the modern era. The homophobia and racism runs strong. As much as these three know they need to keep open lines of communication and trust in order to make their unique relationship work, their relationship will be one that doesn’t really see the light of day. Even though I am happy for them, I feel sad for them for their having to hide their love from the public. I guess there are rays of light trying to poke through the clouds. Two other gay couples are living their lives out and proud, and the rumors of a woman living with two men might ease the way for the three men, eventually.

The author has said that while this book is over that the southern boys still have more to say. I hope we can get a glimpse of these three in the future so I can check in on their happiness. I definitely recommend the series and this book. John Solo narrates the audiobooks, and he does a great job voicing these three different characters, making for an enjoyable listening experience.

Good Story, Slow Burn

I enjoyed listening to this slow burn love story very much. All characters are vulnerable and adorable, and each have hurt trauma in their past. Narrator did a good job with this story. Overall this was a good listening experience

Excellent

This is the final book in the Southern Boys series, and it was spectacular! It is the best one, IMO. John did such an amazing job voicing all three characters. I didn't have any trouble differentiating them. Jon, Chaz and Kendis are really great together. They each bring something to the relationship to make them all work well. Listening to Chaz and Kendis seducing Jon was epic. It just goes to show you that the younger generations has no fear, lol.

Another fantastic book 😍

I just don't have any more superlatives how to describe K.C. Wells work 🔥❤️ and coupled with John Solo's narration, you just can't miss out on it... Well worth it!
There is a sweet threesome with 2 younger men "persuading" 😉 a.k.a. quite funnyly seducing the older one into a caring (and hot!) relationship where they complement each other beautifully...and it is happening during Christmas time 🤩

Loved this...oh so much

I loved this book oh so much, however I am never gonna look at a giant teddy bear the same way ever again...lol KC did an awesome job with this one and John Solo was amazing!!