Priceless Passion

by Ary Chest

The son of a failing coal mogul struggles with a romance forbidden in 1920's high society Baltimore.

464 pages, Paperback

Published August 30, 2020

About the author

What happens when I never stop living in my fantasies? An occasional novel.

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Reviews

[Harsh Tyagi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eustice is the heir to the family business of coal mines. Once Eustice acts on a forbidden desire, he begins to yearn to take control of his own life. He and his mysterious seducer devise an elaborate scheme to run away and start a new life, in a new city. He wants to escape the family business and all the rage, humiliation, and disappointment Eustice had been put through, all his life. In the 1920s Baltimore, the Mercidale family desperately tries to maintain their image. A controlling father, adamant to acknowledge the fact that the family fortune is crumbling, a rebel of a daughter and a son with a forbidden romance.

The audiobook is available for free to listen on PocketFM app. It's definitely worth a listen. Thanks to this book I also came across this cool app.

So i finished an audiobook after months, and this is one that I've really enjoyed listening to. I devoted my whole day to it and it was all fruitful. The voice!! I fell in love with the soothing voice of the narrator. It's loud, crisp, clear and really attractive. The mesmerizing voice takes us to imagine the story in front of us. About the story, it's a blend of genres, spanning from historical LGBTQ romance, political drama, steampunk sci-fi and magical realism. It's a story with suspense, drama, rebellion, taboo, and basically a lesson about facing the consequences of our thoughts and actions. The story is gripping and engaging. I don't think I have any complaints with this one!

[Book_withquotes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Priceless Passion by Ary Chest delves into a world where passion knows no bounds and desire fuels the flames of ambition. Set against the backdrop of bustling New York City, the novel follows the intertwined lives of a diverse cast of characters whose paths intersect in unexpected ways.

At the heart of the story is a quest for self-discovery and fulfillment, as each character grapples with their own desires, dreams, and demons. From the ambitious young entrepreneur striving to make a name for himself in the cutthroat world of finance to the aspiring artist searching for her muse in the city’s vibrant streets, this book explores the complexities of human emotion and the pursuit of happiness. As the characters navigate the highs and lows of love, loss, and redemption, they are forced to confront the price of their passions. From the glittering skyscrapers of Wall Street to the hidden corners of Brooklyn’s art scene, Ary Chest paints a vivid portrait of a city pulsating with energy and possibility.

With its richly drawn characters, evocative prose, and gripping plot twists, this book is a captivating read that will leave readers eagerly turning the pages until the very end. Ary Chest’s masterful storytelling transports readers to a world where dreams are chased, hearts are broken, and passions burn bright against the backdrop of the city that never sleeps. This book is available on Pocket FM and the audiobook was amazing to listen to. Give it a go!

[readwithvel (bookishrebel01) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Priceless Passion is an LGBTQ historical romance set in the 1920s Industrial era.

I thought I had an idea about what this story was going in but I was surprised and intrigued by some of the plot twists. This story is about the consequences of our choices, the struggle for control, love, and identity, and the cost of freedom. The author manages to perfectly balance the blend of so many unexpected genres, from steampunk to fantasy, and makes the story flow well. This book is filled with drama, suspense, rebellion, political intrigue, and a forbidden romance.

Read this book if you like:
⛏️Historical Fiction
⛏️Forbidden Romance
⛏️Steampunk
⛏️Sci-Fi
⛏️Fantasy
⛏️Magical Realism
⛏️LGBTQ

Thank you @arychest and @bookinfluencerscom for the gifted review copy💗

[Books · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this book. I love the time period it discusses. All the changes that occurred during the Industrial Age, the Depression, and communism. The way a family of means deals with all these changes, living in Baltimore MD.

A son that doesn’t live up to his fathers, nor societies expectations. A daughter that is rebellious against everything. A controlling father, stuck with old values and ideals

The story took some twists and turns but some were so far fetched to be believable. Some of the writing didn’t flow for me.

I don’t like writing reviews like this, but I felt I had to be honest.

[Shreya · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author had me at the blurb. You can listen to this on pocket FM, my first time using the app but I really liked what I heard. The story is nicely done, and it's gripping. It's a blend of genres, there's historical LGBTQ romance, a bit of sci-fi steampunk and fantasy!

Y'all really have to listen to this because i quite enjoyed it!

[Lynnette Phillips · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kindle edition--Too many distracting editing gaffs! Became nonsensical.