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When Heaven Strikes

By: F.E. Feeley Jr
Narrated by: Vance Bastian
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Can love survive heaven's wrath?

Artist Ted Armstrong lives a solitary and eccentric life. The survivor of child abuse disguised as religion, Ted has cut himself off from the world.

Then Ted meets Anderson Taylor, and it's like being struck by lightning.

Anderson is a cardiac surgeon whose passion for his work has consumed him. He fears he'll never find a partner - until he sets eyes on Ted. It's happening fast, but both men know what they feel is right.

Confronted with an angry preacher, a scandal, and an act of God that threatens to destroy everything, their relationship will face its first true test.

©2017 Frederick E Feeley Jr (P)2017 Frederick E Feeley Jr
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An emotional, beautiful story

 I don't often read books that have religious overtones. It makes me furious enough seeing how people twist things to suit them in the name of religion in real life and that carries over for me into reading. It may be a good thing because if written well (and this story is VERY well written), I can really feel a lot of emotion. This audiobook brought out just about every emotion I have. I felt angry that some parents don't know the meaning of unconditional love, I felt grateful that the characters were able to find that unconditional love in others to replace what their parents couldn't give, I felt the rush of new love, strong, but just beginning and I felt a huge sense of family.

Ted, an artist from a fanatically religious family was so sweet. Even having to face so many things growing up alone for the most part, he was still just a very endearing character. I appreciated that for all it made him introverted, it also made him determined and even though it did cloud his thinking, it didn't overshadow it enough to stop him from trying to be the best him he could be and it didn't stop him from grabbing his slice of happy when it was in front of him. One of the things that I liked most about this character was that he could have been angst ridden, making poor decisions based on fear and feeling inadequate. But he was very adult and thought things through for the most part before acting out. I was glad that he took a chance on Anderson. The relationship between the two of them becomes intimate rather quickly but again it is written so well and flows with the story so seamlessly that it just works. And boy do they ever work well together! I sometimes skip over sex scenes and there are many reasons that I do, but these two together were perfection and just the right amount of sexy to make me wonder if the temperature in the room had gone up.

Anderson is the person that started off the story and I loved him from the very first moment. I love everything about him. He is a thoughtful, loving, smart and fun character. That he too is willing to take a shot at the big L when things in his past haven't been perfect in a completely different way than Ted made me very happy. That this character was able to navigate this budding romance into a relationship in an adult manner was like the cherry on top of the sundae for me.

The secondary characters were amazing I loved some of them instantly I disliked some of them instantly and I even changed my mind about how I felt about one or two of them. They MADE this story what it is, in my opinion. Oh, that religion thing? It was an important part of the story but done in a very nice way and it really hits home that heaven can strike at any time. I enjoyed this story immensely.

The narration was simply amazing! I love Vance Bastian's voice, the way he emotes, the different characters, it was all perfection. Some narrators take their time and put their all into the stories they narrate and Vance is one of those narrators. I appreciate it when they really get into the characters, it makes the stories that much better for me.

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Finding Something Unexpected!

A riveting book with great writing. The plot was entertaining and thought provoking, it was steady throughout the book. I found the story and characters interesting. The characters were developed and thought out. Ted is an artist and Anderson is a surgeon and they are the MC’s of this book. They both have past issues to work through as well as current problems. I especially loved Anderson’s grandmother she was fantastic. There was humor, an artist, paintings, a surgeon, loss, an attack, a party, a nasty preacher, a hypocrite, secrets and so much more in this book.

Here is a quote from the book, “She discreetly handed him a folded check. Ted smiled and waved farewell as his new friend pulled away. Then he turned to his faithful but beat-up Chevy. Once inside, in the spill of the street light, he unfolded the check Eleanor had pressed upon him. Ted almost had a stroke when he saw the amount. … The next day he called her. She laughed, “I assure you it is quite correct. Yes, I am old, but I am not a fool nor foolish!” Ted flushed. “Oh! No! I am so sorry, I didn’t mean to insult you! I-I-I was – am just overwhelmed by your generosity.”. There is more but you will need to read the book which I can highly recommend.

The narrator for the most part was not monotone, but his soft voice at times could sound that way. If the emotion was a little stronger I think that would have helped at those times. He had different voices that were different and good. The narration was done at a good pace. It wasn’t the best overall narration that I’ve heard, but I still enjoyed. I voluntarily read an advance copy of this book for an honest review.

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Stunning Story, Bastian's Performance is Excellent

F.E. Feeley’s novel When Heaven Strikes covers all the bases for a satisfying emotional read. In fact, I found it so moving I had to pause the audiobook after the first chapter, download my digital copy, and read it! I didn’t want to miss a word. I have a tendency to get lost in Vance Bastain’s gorgeous voice, and I wanted to do this marvelous story justice.

I’m just going to stop here and say, after I finished reading When Heaven Strikes I queued up the audiobook. Vance Bastian’s performance surpasses everything I could have hoped for. Mr. Bastain finds something unique and special in every character, adding emotion and imparting meaning where I’m sure Mr. Feeley would want to have it. More than just entertaining, listening to the audio version of When Heaven Strikes is an experience in itself and I highly recommend it.

When Heaven Strikes follows Anderson and Ted whose initial attraction turns into a scorching hot hook-up. These two quickly find they have a powerful emotional connection as well and decide to pursue a relationship. We get to know these complex and interesting characters as they open up to each other, sharing experiences from their pasts and working through some intense moments together as the plot evolves.

I really enjoy the way F.E. Feeley crafts this story. Characters are woven throughout the novel, reappearing at crucial times and changing the course of the plot. The tension mounts steadily, and I finally just gave up guessing what might happen next. It’s exciting and moving and intense, and I’m not going to spoil it by saying another word!

I'm a new fan of F.E. Feeley’s writing and I’m completely captivated by the way he puts words together. Intriguing details and powerful reflections convey more than just the words themselves. I know I’ve found a gem when I enjoy a book even more the second time through, and I haven’t been able to resist re-reading one of Feeley’s books yet. In the case of When Heaven Strikes, it’s an added bonus to enjoy Vance Bastian’s outstanding performance as well.

an audio copy of When Heaven Strikes was provided by the author for the purpose of my review

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i enjoyed this

this was a different story for me but it was very enjoyable.. the narrator did an awesome job bringing the characters to life.. the story was beautifully written and so much fun to read. it was very good

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Beautiful story

This was my first time with this author and there was not a disappointing moment. It is a beautiful story and the narrator does a great job of grabbing a hold of your attention.

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well rounded story

the characters came to life and the story was well written. Vance made the story come alive. being from Missouri i felt the storm scenes were right on the money.

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Realistic and engaging!

This is my first time reading any of F.E. Feeley’s works, and I was not disappointed! Great writing, great pacing, a refreshingly realistic romance arc, and memorable characters! My only wish is that it’d been longer. Would have loved to have gotten more of Ted’s backstory. The performance was spot on. If you’re looking to fall in love, this is the story for you!

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Beautiful story of love and lives that are linked

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The writing was well done and the many different layers of the story fit together into a nice little package. When Part 2 started I wasn't sure at first what was going on but it didn't take long to see that the author was bringing the entire story, MCs and secondaries, to a complete and fulfilling ending. The love, compassion, strength and devotion shown by the two MCs was heart warming and the epilogue in my opinion was outstanding. The addition of the grandmother that was Anderson's rock throughout his life and the relationship she builds with Ted was brilliant. She supports the two men in ways they didn't realize they needed while they in turn do that for others.

This entire story did a beautiful job of showing how our lives can intertwine with one another and how we can inadvertently set into motion events that will change our lives without even knowing what we did until further down the road. One act of kindness, or one act of controlling our own reactions can change the lives of several people. This story had many "hidden" lessons throughout the book that I found absolutely intriguing. I sincerely hope that this author continues to write more of these stories for us. I have definitely found a new author to add to my list :)

*Audible Review* This was my first time hearing Vance Bastian as a narrator, but just like the author, I have found a new narrator that I enjoy listening to. His voice was easy to listen to and he did a great job with this story.

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Great job all around!

This was a new to me author and I really loved the story. It surprised me several times and I liked that. I really enjoyed the narrator's voice. He did an excellent job switching coices to portray the different characters. Great job all around.

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WOW

Bring from the south I totally get this story. I loved this story. It was a story of love ,strength ,choices and religion. Coming from a strong religious family can make you jaded and closed minded. But with the right people and love you can find your way. Warning this book may cause your eyes to sweat...

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