I enjoyed this. I really did. But it's just not a 5 star for me. it got to the point where it felt very repetitive. Where they j3.75 ⭐️ Skye + Maverick
I enjoyed this. I really did. But it's just not a 5 star for me. it got to the point where it felt very repetitive. Where they just had a cycle of "we can't be together. It won't work. Lets fuck." Rinse and repeat 32667488 times. I loved them as a couple. They are so adorable and hot together. The chemistry was ...more
A beautiful love story of two boys, Dillon and Cade, who found their soulmate at just 14 years old. ❤️ The "To a lifetime of firsts and a home in you."
A beautiful love story of two boys, Dillon and Cade, who found their soulmate at just 14 years old. ❤️ The book spans about a decade and follows them from age 14 through their college years.
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"Dil?" "Yeah?" "Thanks for... not making me feel so alone. Thanks for being my friend."
"He was my Dillon. My best friend. My brother. Now, my boyfriend."
"I love you. You're my home. Forever. Now say it back to me." "I love you Dillon. You're my home. Forever." "Good. I will tell you this every fucking day."
"He was fucking beautiful. How had I gotten so lucky?"
"He was mine, and I was his. Always only half of each other when not together. Incomplete unless we were close or touching."
"Whoever discovered rimming, needed some sort of medal."
"This is what happens when you've reunited with the other half of your soul."
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⚠️ possible spoilers in tropes and triggers below
Tropes: Stepbrothers to friends to lovers Teen love Pining Coming of age Soulmates Double virgins First kiss Touch starved MC Lonely MC Forbidden Demi awakening
TWs: Cades dad and grandma are abusive and neglectful pieces of shit Homophobia Violence Bullying towards MCs Heartbreaking forced breakup...more
John + Bayani Hurt/Comfort | Age gap | Trauma | Slooooowwww burn
While the story was pretty cute it just wasn't quite there. I didn't love the writing. John + Bayani Hurt/Comfort | Age gap | Trauma | Slooooowwww burn
While the story was pretty cute it just wasn't quite there. I didn't love the writing.
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"I never knew how dim my days had become until you showed up and brought the sun with you."
"You're pretty all over, baby. So pretty and soft and so perfect."
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⚠️ possible spoilers below in tropes and trigger warnings
Tropes: Hurt/comfort Age gap Slow burn (they don't even kiss until 80%) Size difference Touch him and die, literally
TWs: Violence Death Murder Rape off page but described in detail (towards mc) Torture off page but described in detail (towards mc)...more
This book is about a broken boy named Emery finding his forever person, August. Who also happens to be his new stepbrother. August helps Emery learn hoThis book is about a broken boy named Emery finding his forever person, August. Who also happens to be his new stepbrother. August helps Emery learn how to let himself be loved and that he is special, valued, and safe.
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"His arms feel more like home than any place I've ever been."
"Fuck, I am so lucky this guy is letting me touch him. He's so out of my league. I should hurry up before he realizes."
"'Thank you, Lord, for these gifts which we are about to receive.' I say and then just straight-up lick my way up his ass crack and over his hole."
"'You feel so good, Em. You're so fucking perfect.' Those words are breathed into me. I can feel them imprinted in my heart. My eyes water and the tears slip down my cheeks."
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⚠️possible spoilers below in tropes and triggers
Tropes: Stepbrothers Bi awakening Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Emery bottoms for the first time for August after being a strict top due to his trauma.
TWs: History of physical and sexual abuse as a child Childhood trauma Diabetes Anxiety Panic attacks...more
Okay this was just so good. Nyla managed to actually make me feel bad and root for a sociopathic serial killer. This is a great book for lovers of truOkay this was just so good. Nyla managed to actually make me feel bad and root for a sociopathic serial killer. This is a great book for lovers of true crime.
As with other books in this series, some questions were answered while others were raised. The relationship between this sociopath and his psychiatrist was amazing. It's a slow burn and somewhat hard fought for. Also had some very unique sex scenes.
I loved the part where the other "doctor" got what he deserved ...more