AUDIO REVIEW: 'Moment of Impact' by Karen Stivali
Title: Moment of Impact
Series: Moments in Time: Book One
Author: Karen Stivali
Narrator: Robert Nieman
Cover Artist: Anna Sikorska
Published: January 7, 2015
Release Date: May 25 2016
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance; Erotic Romance; New Adult
Length: 3 hours and 41 mins/110 Pages
Tags: Gay; M/M; Angst; College; Friends to Lovers; Coming Out; First Time; HFN; Novella; Audiobook
BLURB:
Outside Collin Fitzpatrick’s dorm room is a dangerous place. Beyond his door the students of his small, conservative college think he’s straight, as does his Catholic family who'd disown him if they learned the truth. Inside, he’s safe with his incredibly sexy roommate Tanner D’Amico. Their room makes a perfect place to hide away and fall in love. The moment they cross the line from roommates to lovers, Collin becomes caught between their heavenly passionate encounters and the hellish reality that someone might find out and destroy everything. Tanner's not used to being so confined, and wants to show the world how much he loves Collin. But Collin’s not sure he’s ready for the impact stepping outside will make.
REVIEW:
I really enjoy coming out stories and I just love those with young, sexy college boys. Which makes Moment of Impact, the first book in Karen Stivali’s Moments in Time series, a highly sexy read as well as an emotional one. We have two very different MC’s with varied backgrounds, yet they come together so beautifully.
Collin Fitzpatrick is a sweet young man who was raised in a strict Catholic household. Having lost his father it’s just him, his mother and two brothers. Collin attends a small conservative college and has been friends with his roommate, Tanner D’Amico, for a few years. Due to his upbringing he is often overwhelmed with feelings of guilt and shame because of his attraction to men.
Tanner D’Amico is Collin’s complete opposite. He has had a more relaxed upbringing and is quite comfortable with his bisexuality.
Collin finds he has a serious crush on Tanner and it scares him. Slowly beginning to realize that he is gay, Collin is terrified of his friends and family finding out. Always assuming Tanner was straight because of his girlfriend, Wendy, Collin doesn’t realize that Tanner is crushing on him as well.
Once their mutual attraction is realized Collin and Tanner soon give in and the two begin a “behind closed doors” affair, where Collin absolutely comes alive!.
The sexy times between these two are very hot as Collin gets a wonderful introduction to “gay sex”. And although the two don’t go beyond blowjobs and kissing it’s still extremely erotic.
So afraid of being found out Collin worries about how his family will react. Especially his mother, who has a very strong presence in his life. It takes an accident for him to realize that his happiness is most important and he needs to be true to himself.
The narrator, Robert Nieman, really portrays each character brilliantly! I could feel the trepidation and worry in Collin’s voice over being found out, the hesitation. And the joy in finally feeling true happiness. At the same time Nieman conveys the warm reassurances of Tanner’s voice. The emotion is tangible and it truly makes the story come alive. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment and I certainly hope Robert Nieman will be the one to narrate.
An audiobook copy of Moment of Impact was provided to Kimmers’ Erotic Book Banter, by Dreamspinner Press, in exchange for our fair and honest opinion.
Karen Stivali is a prolific writer, compulsive baker and chocoholic with a penchant for books, movies, and fictional British men. She's also the multiple award-winning author of contemporary and erotic romances. She writes novels about love...like real life, only hotter. Karen's lifelong fascination with people has led her to careers ranging from hand-drawn animator, to party planner, to marriage and family counselor, but writing has always been her passion. Karen enjoys nothing more than following her characters on their journey toward love. Whether the couples are m/f or m/m, it’s guaranteed that Karen's novels are filled with food, friendship, love, and smoking hot sex—all the best things in life. When Karen isn’t writing (and often when she is), she can be found on Twitter attempting witty banter and detailing the antics of her fruit-loving cat, BadKitteh. She loves to hear from readers (and other writers), so don't hesitate to contact/follow/like her at:
