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
I'm angry I finished this. Only about 35% of this book I enjoyed. The rest made me want to punch my kindle. There was more about fighting, publicity, I'm angry I finished this. Only about 35% of this book I enjoyed. The rest made me want to punch my kindle. There was more about fighting, publicity, soccer and coming out than their relationship itself. Just a very unsatisfying book. Which sucks because I've loved all the other books I've read in this series by other authors....more
Sugary sweet and adorable. Swoooning. I swear this book healed something inside me.
Brody is so perfect in the way he treasures Isaac and helps him thrSugary sweet and adorable. Swoooning. I swear this book healed something inside me.
Brody is so perfect in the way he treasures Isaac and helps him through his trauma. It was truly beautiful. The first person to make Isaac feel safe and treasured and worthy of love. He's his massive sexy teddy bear.
There was so much focus on making Isaac feel comfortable with any form of touch. Brody respected every boundary and continually checked for clear consent. And praise for daysss.
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"You're such a beautiful boy, Isaac. So sweet and funny and good. You make me feel good, did you know that?"
"Nobody but you has ever made me want to lose myself inside of them. I just want you to trust me. I want to show you that you can trust me, because I never want to see you cry again. Not because of me, or anyone else."
"He called me baby. Twice. Be still, my horny heart."
"My beautiful fucking boy was a shadow of himself right now, and I wanted to find whatever or whoever had made him this way and rip their spine from their throat. But first I would lie here with him and give him whatever comfort I could offer."
"Whatever happened, you are still the most beautiful boy I've ever met, inside and out. You don't have to go through this alone. I'm right here for you. I won't let anyone hurt you, Isaac."
"You're so damn beautiful, Isaac. I knew your cock would be as pretty as the rest of you."
"I wasn't sure what about me he liked, because when I looked in the mirror, all I saw was a small, skinny guy. Nothing special at all. But he kept calling me beautiful, and I kept believing him."
"Shh, it's okay. You're okay. I've got you, baby. I'm right here. You were so brave for sharing that with me, did you know that? You have so much courage. So much. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. ... You never deserved that. And it's not your fault. You are so fucking strong for surviving something like that."
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⚠️ possible spoilers below in tropes and trigger warnings
Tropes: Strangers to enemies to lovers Consent kings Pierced and tattooed teddy bear of a man Size difference Broken boys Hurt/ comfort Touch him and die Protector Mental health rep Praise praise praise ...more
Amazing enemies to lovers. Knock down drag out hatred to pure swoon worthy love ❤️
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"He looks at me with nothing but lustful disgust because he haAmazing enemies to lovers. Knock down drag out hatred to pure swoon worthy love ❤️
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"He looks at me with nothing but lustful disgust because he hates how much he wants me. Because he loathes himself for what he's about to do, but he can't control it anymore. We both know this is wrong, and we're willingly falling into madness." ...more
Not as great as Mad Love (book 1) but still cute. Just had some downtime I guess you could say where it was struggling to keep my atte3.5⭐️ rounded up
Not as great as Mad Love (book 1) but still cute. Just had some downtime I guess you could say where it was struggling to keep my attention.
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"Did you mean it when you said you were going to keep me?" ... "Run and find out."
"Would you still like me if I was an arsonist?" "Baby." He laughed and then pressed his lips to mine. "Tell me what you want to burn and I'll hand you the fucking matches."
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Tropes: Daddy(papa)/boy dynamic Age gap Bareback Hurt/comfort Bratty Needy Morally gray Class differences
"Now that I've had him, I won't let him go. Consequences be damned."
I really enjoyed Zev and Gavins relationship. How they both gave what the other ne"Now that I've had him, I won't let him go. Consequences be damned."
I really enjoyed Zev and Gavins relationship. How they both gave what the other needed. Gavin holding Zev through his withdrawals in rehab was really beautiful. Gavin started as a stranger, hired to keep Zev safe from threats against his life. Gavin instantly saw the pain that was held so deeply inside Zev leading him to his addictions. He truly saw him at his worst and wanted nothing more than to be there for him.
and..
Maybe someone can answer this for me... Why does Gavin have a problem with Zev dropping f bombs as if they don't fall out of his own mouth constantly?
⚠️ Possible spoilers in the tropes and triggers below
Tropes: Age gap (33/19) Size difference Bodyguard/client Forbidden Nursing/nipple obsession Cheating to be together Daddy/boy dynamic
TWs: Drug addiction Drug use Alcoholism Overdose Death Suicide Violence Neglectful parent Cheating (with not on) Rehab Hospital stay...more
(Took away a star due to a fairly large issue that I listed below under a spoiler tag.)
Two broken men. One loves too hard while the other fights to le(Took away a star due to a fairly large issue that I listed below under a spoiler tag.)
Two broken men. One loves too hard while the other fights to let himself be loved.
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"The attraction, the vibe, the raw fucking chemistry between us is undeniable at this point. I hate the pull, the draw between us, like two life-forces destined to lock together. The more I shut him out, the harder he pushes back. The more I try to ignore him, the more he plagues my mind."
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"I want to keep this forever. Have him look at me like this every single day. I'd never question my worth. Not with eyes like that."
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"He's worse than any other drug I've ever consumed. It'll never be enough."
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"Fuck princess, do you have any fucking idea how beautiful you look right now?"
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***Possible spoilers in tropes and triggers below *** also spoilery complaint below
Tropes: Strangers to enemies to lovers Rockstar Primal kink CNC Grumpy sunshine Forced proximity Strict roles right up until the very last chapter, where they switch after a bet
TWs: Addiction Drug use Rehab Abusive parents/guardians Childhood trauma Violence between MCs Abandonment issues Mental illness
At one point Caspian reads Roman's journal why he's showering and sees that it's filled with their times together. Instead of being flattered he decides Rowan must be a spy hired by his band manager. Like really, what the fuck. He then proceeds to punch Rowan in the face, therefore getting himself kicked out of the facility early. I felt like there was next to no groveling here. It was Rowan that ended up explaining himself to Caspian and that was back asswards to me. Caspian should have been apologized profusely and groveling his ass off....more
Absolutely loved Logan and Nick! After being forced on a road trip together by their parents, these stepbrothers turn from enemies to really seeing whAbsolutely loved Logan and Nick! After being forced on a road trip together by their parents, these stepbrothers turn from enemies to really seeing who the other is and loving every part of them.
Tropes: Stepbrothers Kissing lessons from "straight" stepbro Virgin MC Sexual awakening Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Road trip Camping Vers roles First times
This was okay. Some of the writing I felt was kind of amateur and didnt always hold my attention but there was a really sweet message behind the wholeThis was okay. Some of the writing I felt was kind of amateur and didnt always hold my attention but there was a really sweet message behind the whole book. Sterling (pretty boy) has a large birthmark over half of his face which resulted in years of bullying and low self worth. He didnt feel worthy of love. Barrett shows him everything he has been missing and treats him the way he deserves.
⚠️potential spoilers below in tropes and triggers
Tropes: Daddy boy Strangers to lovers Knight in shining armor Age gap Hurt/comfort Virgin mc ...more