Designs of Desire

By Tempeste O'Riley

3 reviews

Release Date Dec 4, 2013
Type Novels
Length 6:19
SKU 4446

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Artist James Bryant has forearm crutches in every color from rainbow for fun to sleek black for business. He even has a pair with more paint splatters than metal. After his family’s rejection and abuse from a man he thought loved him, James only just gets through the day by painting. He lives in constant fear that he’s not worthy of anything, let alone love.

As CEO of his company, Carrington Enterprises, Seth Burns is a take-charge kind of guy, and he is instantly smitten by the artist helping with his newest project. When he witnesses James suffer a panic attack, a protective instinct he never knew he had kicks in. He truly believes nothing is unobtainable—including James—if he’s willing to put in the time and effort.

James is shy and confused by Seth’s interest in him as a person. With Seth’s support, can he work through his fears to finally find the true love he deserves, or will someone finally land the crushing blow he won’t survive?

Cover Artist: Reese Dante

Narrator: Max Lehnen

Series Desires Entwined | Book One

Genres Contemporary Romance / Erotic Romance / Gay

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- Designs of Desire
- By Stacy Thompson
  on Feb 23, 2019 11:02
- 5 Stars for the book
  3.5 Stars for the narration
  
  I've read this book a few times now and have loved it each and every time.
  
  James is an adorable, really likeable character and you really feel for him with everything he has gone through in life. I'm not quite sure how he is still so happy and positive after being thrown out and treated like crap by his parents and family, and then being completely mistreated by basically all of his exes. This book really delves deep into how much baggage and drama James had to endure in his past, and how he still comes out strong on the other side of it all, even when his past comes back to haunt him.
  
  I think him meeting Seth was a good thing. I'm glad that Seth was able to take the time to push past all of James' reservations about him, and was still able to get James to see that he really did just want the best for James. It’s a cute book and I really do enjoy this whole series.
  
  Audio - OK, so, I have to say I wasn't fully impressed with the narration. I think I will just stick to reading this book even more in the future. It took me a little bit to warm up to the narrator’s voice; just something about it didn't really seem to fit James’ character, and what I had pictured in my head for him. The narration wasn't bad or great; it was just meh for me... I'm glad I got it ’cause I love the book, but I'm not sure I will get around to listening to it again anytime soon.
  
  *** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
- Review of Designs of Desire
- By Marinieves
  on Nov 9, 2014 06:11
- Great first book of the series. I like the way the story went and the passion between Seth and James.
- Review of Designs of Desire
- By Nikki Prince
  on Jul 29, 2013 03:07
- I really loved this story between artist James Bryant and CEO Seth Burns. The emotions that run through this book will make you laugh as well as cry. There are a myriad of interesting characters throughout the book that help keep the story believable and in real life terms.
  James Bryant has such a troubling past you see why he is the way he is and scared to take a chance on love.
  Seth Burns is someone who didn't come from a background such as James'. There is so much depth within this story that all you can do is peel back the layers and enjoy.
  This is a great m/m story that doesn't just have hot sex in it (and it's hot) but it has realism. I will be looking for more from this author.

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