Okay this book is so cute! I love Asher and Mallory. They had a beautiful connection of their souls and understood each other more than anyone. And whOkay this book is so cute! I love Asher and Mallory. They had a beautiful connection of their souls and understood each other more than anyone. And when you find out how the book got it's name *swoon* ...more
I had my doubts when I first started this after finding out who the second MC was. How could a book be good when Travis is starting a relationship witI had my doubts when I first started this after finding out who the second MC was. How could a book be good when Travis is starting a relationship with the guy who his ex boyfriend cheated on him with? Well, I was wrong. Mateo was misunderstood from the beginning, and him and Travis ended up having a beautiful love story after overcoming cheating assholes, trauma and trust issues.
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"Tell me how much you can't fucking stand me, baby, while I have your body trembling with need from only my fingers. Tell. Me."
"What's the matter, baby?... Don't like how well I know your body already? Don't like how good I make you feel? Makes it pretty hard to hate me, huh?"
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⚠️possible spoilers in tropes and triggers below
Tropes: Enemies to lovers Strangers to lovers Hate sex Enemies with benefits Texts cheating ex sex audio during the act Watersports Misunderstood MC
TWs: Cheating, not between MCs Mentions of sexual trauma...more
OMG LOVE! Bunky and Whaley are two psychos in love and couldn't be more perfect for each other. Despite their demons, their crazy, and their rough edgOMG LOVE! Bunky and Whaley are two psychos in love and couldn't be more perfect for each other. Despite their demons, their crazy, and their rough edges, they can be so tender with each other. And Bunky will probably make you laugh.
Favorite Quotes:
"It's like all the chaos, the bullshit, every bad thing that makes us who we are just fits together somehow. Like all his frayed edges match my jagged ones so seamlessly. He's like my imperfect missing piece."
"He's dug himself beneath all my layers, forced his way in, and now that I know what it's like to have him, I'm never gonna let him go."
"There's no longer a me with him."
"I want all versions of you, no matter how messed up you think you are."
"Wouldn't that be cute? Couples that torture together last forever."
"I hope when we go, we go together, because I can't imagine ever living without this."
"I'll always want you. Old and wrinkly. Batshit and impulsive. Depressed and catatonic. There ain't ever gonna be a time when that's not true."
***Possible spoilers in the tropes and triggers below***
Tropes: Age gap Codependency Strict roles Blood play Knife play Hurt/comfort Rough sex Marking OTT/JP Pierced ...more
Childhood best friends to lovers | Double bi-awakening
Sutton and Jasper were two idiots fighting their love for eachother. All because they refused toChildhood best friends to lovers | Double bi-awakening
Sutton and Jasper were two idiots fighting their love for eachother. All because they refused to admit that what they always wanted was right in front of them the whole time.
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"So?" "It's cute." "Cute? You asshole." "My dick isn't cute. He's big and manly. He's hot or somethin'. Anything but cute."
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"I look at ya and all I can think is, he's the most beautiful man I've ever seen."
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"Been wonderin' what that birthmark tasted like." "And?" "Tasted like mine."
***Possible spoilers in tropes and triggers below
Tropes: Childhood best friends to lovers Double bi awakening Small town Versatile roles Blue collar Hurt/comfort
TWs: Jasper dad stops talking to him after he comes out. They never have a relationship after that. Violence involving an MC MFM scene involving MCs before they are in a relationship...more
Loved Blaine and Silas! Two misunderstood boys who fell in love. They were so so possessive of each other and I love it.
Tropes: Enemies to lovers OpposLoved Blaine and Silas! Two misunderstood boys who fell in love. They were so so possessive of each other and I love it.
Tropes: Enemies to lovers Opposites attract Hurt/Comfort Touch him and die OTT/JP
TW: Panic attacks
"You can run, Blaine, but just know I love the chase."
"I'm obsessed with you.. like a toxin there ain't no cure for. You've poisoned me, baby, but I'll happily suffer for you."
"No matter what, he'll be safe with me, and I'm not afraid to burn down the world to make it happen."
"The way he kisses me makes my heart sing, like a fucking fairytale or some shit."
"Listen, some people swoon over chocolates and flowers, but I swoon over curse words and possessive jocks."
A game of 'gay chicken' helps Zane and Noah discover that their hatred for each other and desire to get on each other's nerves was really just a coverA game of 'gay chicken' helps Zane and Noah discover that their hatred for each other and desire to get on each other's nerves was really just a cover for deeper feelings and attraction.
"We might have started this thing not understanding the pull between us, but now that I'd had a taste of him, I knew I'd never let him go."
As aggressive as they started out with each other, the care and tenderness and love they developed was beautiful.
"He was...he was everything."
"He was the only person who ever made me not only want to love someone, but to show me that I was loveable, too"
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"I liked his big body and stupid piercings and annoying personality."
"He's not into guys." ... "Was this before or after he put your dick in his mouth?"
"Thats it. Scream for me.... You want someone to see us. You want them to know how much you love getting fucked."
"Just focus on relaxing. Sleep if you're tired. Talk if that'll help. Whatever you need. You're safe."
"My eyes burned as he pushed into me, moving slowly as he kissed me with so much tenderness it made my head spin. This wasn't just sex, this was making love."
"Because I know your anxiety brain needs to hear thus, yes. I love all of you... I know you think you're a lot, and you seem to believe you're a burden, but you're not. You're perfect. All of you is perfect."
"You'll never have time deal with it alone again."
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⚠️ possible spoilers below in tropes and trigger warnings
Tropes: Gay chicken Double awakening Bi awakening Ace rep Virgin MC First times First time going bare for both First kiss for Zane Mental health rep Exhibitionism Sex everywhere (pantry sex, forest sex, parking lot blow jobs) Hurt/comfort Caretaking Flip fuck
TWs: Conversion therapy Religious trauma Anxiety and depression Body image issues...more
This is my fourth book by this author and I love her. However, I prefer her Alliance series to this one. One part was a little too degrading for my prThis is my fourth book by this author and I love her. However, I prefer her Alliance series to this one. One part was a little too degrading for my preferences but the story was very sweet with hot moments....more
First of all this the MCs do not cheat with each other. The cheating in the book is done by Alison's douche of an (ex)fiance Kurt who she finally getsFirst of all this the MCs do not cheat with each other. The cheating in the book is done by Alison's douche of an (ex)fiance Kurt who she finally gets rid of before falling for his dad Lincoln.
The writing was kind of juvenile to me, especially at the beginning. I didn't love the style. I considered DNFing it at about 60%.
Half decent read but not sure I'd really recommend it....more