William + Ryan Broken boys | Slow burn | Severe trauma
This book was beautiful. It was full of trauma and heartache. But also of healing and overcomingWilliam + Ryan Broken boys | Slow burn | Severe trauma
This book was beautiful. It was full of trauma and heartache. But also of healing and overcoming and not letting the trauma or those who caused it win.
"They didn't win. They didn't win." "I'm okay, we're okay."
⚠️possible spoilers below in detailed tropes and trigger warnings
Tropes: Slowwww burn Broken boys Overcoming trauma and healing Child trafficking survivor Hurt/comfort Interracial couple Touch averse MC Non verbal MC Mental health rep Lovemaking Plot twist
TWs: Severe trauma Child trafficking Kidnapping Flash backs Nightmares...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
"Even if you hate yourself, I'll love you enough for the both of us."
"I never even considered that I could be beautiful until him."
I love Bran and Nik"Even if you hate yourself, I'll love you enough for the both of us."
"I never even considered that I could be beautiful until him."
I love Bran and Niko ❤️ From their first interaction to the end of the book. They were the definition of opposites attract and pure chaos. The calm they provided each other through their demons and trauma were beautiful.
"A love like ours. It's the kind you die for. The kind you die with. The kind that... Well, hell, makes me believe there's a place for us in the after"A love like ours. It's the kind you die for. The kind you die with. The kind that... Well, hell, makes me believe there's a place for us in the afterlife, a place where we can still be together, for all of eternity."
Ugh this book is just so beautiful!! So good!!
***Potential spoilers below in tropes and triggers
My only complaint is the 3 year gap thrown in the middle along with miscommunication. I didn't feel like the jump had to be that long and the miscommunication was so unnecessary.
Tropes: Age gap Bi awakening Hurt/comfort Autistic MC Single dad No kissing rule Forced proximity
TWs: Addiction Abusive parents Miscommunication
P.S. Don't miss the bonus chapter that you can get on the authors website!...more
I'm so mad! Angst doesn't mean ruin the whole book!!
The book started so strong as a friend to lovers and then the author just decided it was going to I'm so mad! Angst doesn't mean ruin the whole book!!
The book started so strong as a friend to lovers and then the author just decided it was going to be a horribly done second chance all of a sudden at 75%.
I want to give 1 star but am at least giving credit for the first 3/4 of the book before the author decided to destroy it.
This puts J.R. on my shit list. Not sure I'm ever reading another book from them.
!!SPOILERS AHEAD!! . . . . . . . . .
A 17 year time jump?? Are you shit fucking me!? And at 70%!! Ridiculous!
Then to find out Varian married his rapist!! Why??? Arik was even at their wedding! Just why why why?
Varian and Arik had such a good thing. Why did it have to turn into this horrible second chance shit!
Nothing could make up for the time they lost together and the hurt that was caused!...more
This was a crazy intense read with a lot to unpack. Not only was it a love story between Miller and Ez but it was a healing journey as well. Also, EzrThis was a crazy intense read with a lot to unpack. Not only was it a love story between Miller and Ez but it was a healing journey as well. Also, Ezra's mother is a horrible horrible person that deserves a painful death.
Triggers: A whole lot of trauma Rape (not between MCs)
Tropes: Stepbrothers Enemies to lovers Hurt/Comfort...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
THIS. BOOK. Painful and beautiful wrapped in a bow. From the prologue you learn how horrible Preston's life is. It was amazing to see a touch starved,THIS. BOOK. Painful and beautiful wrapped in a bow. From the prologue you learn how horrible Preston's life is. It was amazing to see a touch starved, traumatized man open himself up to being loved.
"He calms me, soothes the ragged edge my life has left on my soul."
"He shows me that I'm loveable, even in the dark moments when everything tells me otherwise."
Preston's dad is so so evil so make sure you read triggers. He's an absolute brutal POS and my heart broke for Preston time and time again.
Tropes: Enemies to lovers OTT/JP Hurt/comfort (lots) Forced Proximity (same team and roommates) Sports, Hockey Strict roles
***Possible spoilers in the trigger warnings below . . . . .
TWs: Graphic abuse Bullying Violence Trauma Panic attacks Nightmares Suicide of side character Blood Sports injuries Hospital stay Marking in a sexual setting (consensual)...more