Flash Rip

By: Keira Andrews

Narrated by: Joel Leslie

On Australia's hottest beach, the most dangerous current is between them.

Training to be a lifeguard is tough work, but Cody Grant loves a challenge. He spends long days in the sun and surf rescuing swimmers from treacherous rip currents while trying not to lust after senior lifeguard Liam Fox - who is deeply, painfully closeted.

Liam was supposed to be a football legend. Now in his mid-30s, it's been over a decade since his dream shattered along with his knee. Fans still recognize him regularly, and he's terrified his sexuality will be discovered and his conservative parents will reject him. He has strict rules to protect his secret and keeps everyone at arm's length.

Out and proud Cody fascinates Liam - and tempts him to break all the rules.

Cody is practically half Liam's size and age, but has the confidence and compassion to take charge and give Liam the release, affection, and acceptance he desperately craves. But how long can a secret affair satisfy their hearts? As if saving lives isn't hard enough, Cody faces his greatest challenge yet convincing Liam to trust him and find the courage to live out loud.

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Keira Andrews (P)2020 Tantor

Best romance novel I've read yet.

What a great story. Everything made sense, nothing felt forced, characters were well written. I have no qualms about this book and therefore, 5 stars across the board. What a great romance. I listened to this while delivering packages and I CRIED. Would honestly love a follow-up even though the epilogue was PERFECTION.

Love it sooo much!

Cory and Liam have been working together and in love. Beautifully written story on beach that I want to listen again in summer.

Loving Aussie Bums

Great story about a high profile Australian athlete who was so deep in his part self made and socially constructed “closet.” Liam and Cody 14 years age difference and one submissive in bed but both learning new things in their dominant-submissive relationship. Many dimensions to the various characters but easy enough to remember who was who. As always with Kiera Andrew’s audible books a happy ending. Bravo!

Uhhhh

The fact that this is my 5th re-listen and I havnt reviewed… I’m ashamed 😂 ☺️

Any-whoooo

Cody and Liam are literally 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙈
They are the most adorable. It’s RARE that I love all the characters of a book and this one is it! I mean— i sorta hate Liam’s mom and dad but that’s not surprising.

I love all the life guards — they are all funny and just genuinely nice blokes and I adore them all so much!!

Great story and narration!

This was so amazing! I really felt the tension and the pain it took for Liam to make the reach to being an out and proud man in a partnership. Keira did a really nice job with the pacing. Cody’s constant, unwavering support matched his age and experience, while Liam was understandably lagging behind and so, so fearful but when he does make the transition it felt authentic.

I loved learning about Barkers beach and the life of full time lifeguards. I always learn so much when I read Keira’s books – they are so clearly well researched. I also loved all the new slang I learned!

This was not my favorite sexual theme, I’m not real keen on D/s but it was gentle and it really felt necessary for Liam and his development romantically.


Audio

Joel Leslie is super fantastic and wonderful – as always!
Highly recommended!



5 stars

Wonderful story and excellent narration!

Combining a few different elements that I enjoy into one great story, Flash Rip was a great read with characters that were interesting and some quick bursts of action when they had to go into lifesaving mode. There’s a bit of an age gap, one very closeted former professional athlete, sizzling sex scenes, and hot lifeguards everywhere.

Cody is definitely comfortable in his own skin, and with being out. Liam though has been in the closet for a very long time, to the point where he’s ultra-disciplined at hiding what he really wants from everyone. Once Cody comes onto the scene though, cracks begin to appear in Liam’s previously solid armor. Thus begins his journey of acceptance. I loved how well the two of them fit together, and I have to say Cody’s patience when it came to how paranoid Liam was about anyone finding out about him was pretty strong.

There are quite a few supporting characters from Cody and Liam’s fellow lifeguards to their respective family members, and all of them help contribute to the story. I was especially fond of their boss (and Liam’s best friend) Teddy with how supportive he was not just of Liam but of Liam and Cody together. Liam’s family members’ reactions went how I thought they would, which made their story more realistic.

The scenes with them at work patrolling the beach and the rescues gave the story just the right amount of drama to help divert from Liam’s constant fear of being found out, while also bringing some extra excitement. I liked the setting, even though I’m not much of a beach person myself.

Flash Rip was a 4.5-star read for me, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to any M/M romance reader. This story is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.

The narration: As usual, Joel Leslie does a superb job on the narration of this book. Excellent differentiation between characters, intense emotions portrayed in the voices...5 stars for the narration!

I Like Keira's stories

Great story. very realistic, imperfect MC's. I think I love Aussies more each time I find myself in their world. Consistently see them portrayed as unjaded, down-to-earth people. Not as tough around the edges as some other groups. Book very well done.

Excellent!

Keira Andrews once again brings us to Australian beaches, sea, surf, sand - secret affairs. Cody & Liam are wonderful together, though their road isn't easy, it is an adventure. An older, ex-footy star, burying his true self his whole life. A younger Canadian-turned-Aussie, out, just living his life. Two lifeguards working together to save lives of strangers, people in trouble, and perhaps each other, as well. The writing, story, characters & pacing were all wonderful! I look forward to more from this author.
Audio: Joel Leslie. Oh, need more? His accents, emotion, intensity, humor, timing, VOICE - he always does a fantastic job!
The cameo of 2 of Keira's characters from another book was a very welcome pleasant surprise !

loved it!

great characters, super sweet and steamy story
with a wonderful narration... couldn't ask for better. highly recommend.

Wonderful!

I absolutely love Liam and Cody's connection and relationship. This book is so heartwarming. Liam's pain is so heartbreaking , and this story is illuminating and liberating in so many ways.