"I remember everything about you,Ry.You're my best memory."
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The start of Scott and Rylan's story that had me captivated.I abs
"I remember everything about you,Ry.You're my best memory."
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The start of Scott and Rylan's story that had me captivated.I absolutely loved it.
They meet when they are 17 when Rylans father marries Scotts mother.Rylan has been brought up well by his father unlike Scott who had been shown nothing but contempt from his mother.She became pregnant with him at a young age and blames him for the life she now has......living in a run down trailer,she spends her time drinking too much and whoring herself about.This treatment from his mother has a profound effect on his life.
Scott is stunningly beautiful and thinks his looks are all he has.Ridiculed at school for being poor and having an alcoholic,slut for a mother he puts on a good front.
Rylan is gay and starting a new school he really doesn't want to hide his sexuality.In fact he embraces it.....dying his hair,wearing earings and standing up to the school bullies.For a young boy he showed such strength of character.
Rylan is instantly captivated by Scott's good looks but he also sees past his beauty and tries to convince Scott that he can do something with his life.They are thrown together when they have to share a room.They become friends and start to look out for each other.Things change,though,when Scott kisses Rylan and their sexual adventure begins.For a short time they explore each other,nights spent together in Scotts bed with Rylan dreaming of a future for them.
But life is cruel and when a family secret is revealed,everything changes....
Part One concentrates on their young life and I actually liked this the best.Very surprisingly because YA isn't really my thing but the writing and the characters completely drew me into the story.
Part Two takes place six years later.This is one of my absolute favourite things....I love a story that spans over years.
Rylan is trying to fulfil his ambition of becoming a Photojournalist when he meets Scott again,but he's finding it such a struggle.Scott,on the other hand,is doing well.Working in an up market gay club he's built up a high profile reputation as one of the hottest hosts at the club.
Scott is kind of a lost soul in some ways.Always using his deverstating good looks to get what he wants but,deep down,he craves much more.Rylan still finds him irresistible but is determined to be a friend to Scott.
I loved everything about this book.It's not a fluffy story at all.The characters go through a lot and it's not pretty at times but I've got high hopes that this is going to be an epic love story.
"I remember everything about you,Ry.You're my best memory."
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The start of Scott and Rylan's story that had me captivated.I absolutely loved it.
They meet when they are 17 when Rylans father marries Scotts mother.Rylan has been brought up well by his father unlike Scott who had been shown nothing but contempt from his mother.She became pregnant with him at a young age and blames him for the life she now has......living in a run down trailer,she spends her time drinking too much and whoring herself about.This treatment from his mother has a profound effect on his life.
Scott is stunningly beautiful and thinks his looks are all he has.Ridiculed at school for being poor and having an alcoholic,slut for a mother he puts on a good front.
Rylan is gay and starting a new school he really doesn't want to hide his sexuality.In fact he embraces it.....dying his hair,wearing earings and standing up to the school bullies.For a young boy he showed such strength of character.
Rylan is instantly captivated by Scott's good looks but he also sees past his beauty and tries to convince Scott that he can do something with his life.They are thrown together when they have to share a room.They become friends and start to look out for each other.Things change,though,when Scott kisses Rylan and their sexual adventure begins.For a short time they explore each other,nights spent together in Scotts bed with Rylan dreaming of a future for them.
But life is cruel and when a family secret is revealed,everything changes....
Part One concentrates on their young life and I actually liked this the best.Very surprisingly because YA isn't really my thing but the writing and the characters completely drew me into the story.
Part Two takes place six years later.This is one of my absolute favourite things....I love a story that spans over years.
Rylan is trying to fulfil his ambition of becoming a Photojournalist when he meets Scott again,but he's finding it such a struggle.Scott,on the other hand,is doing well.Working in an up market gay club he's built up a high profile reputation as one of the hottest hosts at the club.
Scott is kind of a lost soul in some ways.Always using his deverstating good looks to get what he wants but,deep down,he craves much more.Rylan still finds him irresistible but is determined to be a friend to Scott.
I loved everything about this book.It's not a fluffy story at all.The characters go through a lot and it's not pretty at times but I've got high hopes that this is going to be an epic love story.
"You're so sexy," Oli panted."And you don't even know it,and that just makes me want to destroy you.Take you apart and fuck you until
5+ Stars
"You're so sexy," Oli panted."And you don't even know it,and that just makes me want to destroy you.Take you apart and fuck you until you're trembling and begging and saying my name"
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This series just gets better and better.This Author is becoming my favourite M/M Author.
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I really didn't know what to expect from Caleb and Oli's story and while I've really enjoyed each book so far,this is definitely my favourite.Nunzio from Sutphin Boulevard is still one of my all time favourite Male characters but Oli is a close second.
Caleb
Ex of David's from the previous two books.I didn't like him much before but by the end of this I loved him.He's very uptight and has sexual issues.I loved getting inside his head and actually began to understand David more because of it.
The book opens on New Year's Eve and Caleb is at a low point.Everyone around him sees to be happy and in love.That's all he wants..for someone to truly love him.... Who would have known a hot,sexy encounter that night would change his life....he finally lets go of his inhibitions.
Oli
Introduced in book two.... He's a bit of a free spirit.He loves sex but definitely isn't into monogamy....
"I'm not your Prince Charming.I'm a good fuck but I'm not special.If that's what you're thinking,you need to get it out of your head now."
As always with this Author the sex scenes are just delicious and definitely some of the best I've read.They are plentiful but their placement in the story totally relevant.
The secondary characters were great here.I loved Aiden,Caleb's half brother.I would love to get more of his and Jace's story.And Clive,Michaels ex seems like an interesting character.
This could be read on it's own but to really appreciate these great characters I would recommend reading in order.
This Author ticks all the boxes for me in this Genre.I haven't read a book by him I didn't enjoy. Highly Recommended for M/M fans.........
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5+ Stars
"You're so sexy," Oli panted."And you don't even know it,and that just makes me want to destroy you.Take you apart and fuck you until you're trembling and begging and saying my name"
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This series just gets better and better.This Author is becoming my favourite M/M Author.
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I really didn't know what to expect from Caleb and Oli's story and while I've really enjoyed each book so far,this is definitely my favourite.Nunzio from Sutphin Boulevard is still one of my all time favourite Male characters but Oli is a close second.
Caleb
Ex of David's from the previous two books.I didn't like him much before but by the end of this I loved him.He's very uptight and has sexual issues.I loved getting inside his head and actually began to understand David more because of it.
The book opens on New Year's Eve and Caleb is at a low point.Everyone around him sees to be happy and in love.That's all he wants..for someone to truly love him.... Who would have known a hot,sexy encounter that night would change his life....he finally lets go of his inhibitions.
Oli
Introduced in book two.... He's a bit of a free spirit.He loves sex but definitely isn't into monogamy....
"I'm not your Prince Charming.I'm a good fuck but I'm not special.If that's what you're thinking,you need to get it out of your head now."
As always with this Author the sex scenes are just delicious and definitely some of the best I've read.They are plentiful but their placement in the story totally relevant.
The secondary characters were great here.I loved Aiden,Caleb's half brother.I would love to get more of his and Jace's story.And Clive,Michaels ex seems like an interesting character.
This could be read on it's own but to really appreciate these great characters I would recommend reading in order.
This Author ticks all the boxes for me in this Genre.I haven't read a book by him I didn't enjoy. Highly Recommended for M/M fans.........
I haven't come across this Author before and this one would probably have slipped under my rad5 Stars.
Absolutely LOVED it.
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I haven't come across this Author before and this one would probably have slipped under my radar if I hadn't read Sheziss's review I debated long and hard whether to put the main theme of the book in a spoiler as it's not mentioned in the blurb but it is mentioned in other reviews and I think it might determine whether or not you want to read it.
Eli is transgender going through transition.His own family have been less than supportive thinking,initially,it was just a phase he was going through and then just ignoring his needs and feelings.His father is a cop and his mother a forensic scientist and to say they are judgmental is an understatement.
Rob is, on face value, the stereotypical bad boy.Mean and Moody,covered in tattoos and has been in prison.In foster care from a young age him and his brother have had to grow up the hard way and he makes no apologies for it.
This is the first transgender book I've read and I could totally empathize with Eli.The emotional struggles he went through,the prejudices he faced,the fear of people finding out and judging him.But Rob sees past everything and just sees the man Eli is.The relationship between them was so beautiful at times but could turn ugly as Eli battles with loving Rob so much but also wanting to not completely turn his back on his family.
Anyone who knows me will know that BDSM really isn't my thing but this book totally worked for me and I think one of the reasons was the strong relationship between these two men.It's not the stereotypical D/s thing as they both switch.They are both so intune with each other that they know what the other one wants in certain situations.
It's,primarily,set in the North of England(where I'm from) and the humour and dialogue was spot on. It's not all sunshine and roses at all.They bicker,fight and have so many obstacles in their way but if ever two men were meant to be together,these two were. I loved everything about it!!
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5 Stars.
Absolutely LOVED it.
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I haven't come across this Author before and this one would probably have slipped under my radar if I hadn't read Sheziss's review I debated long and hard whether to put the main theme of the book in a spoiler as it's not mentioned in the blurb but it is mentioned in other reviews and I think it might determine whether or not you want to read it.
Eli is transgender going through transition.His own family have been less than supportive thinking,initially,it was just a phase he was going through and then just ignoring his needs and feelings.His father is a cop and his mother a forensic scientist and to say they are judgmental is an understatement.
Rob is, on face value, the stereotypical bad boy.Mean and Moody,covered in tattoos and has been in prison.In foster care from a young age him and his brother have had to grow up the hard way and he makes no apologies for it.
This is the first transgender book I've read and I could totally empathize with Eli.The emotional struggles he went through,the prejudices he faced,the fear of people finding out and judging him.But Rob sees past everything and just sees the man Eli is.The relationship between them was so beautiful at times but could turn ugly as Eli battles with loving Rob so much but also wanting to not completely turn his back on his family.
Anyone who knows me will know that BDSM really isn't my thing but this book totally worked for me and I think one of the reasons was the strong relationship between these two men.It's not the stereotypical D/s thing as they both switch.They are both so intune with each other that they know what the other one wants in certain situations.
It's,primarily,set in the North of England(where I'm from) and the humour and dialogue was spot on. It's not all sunshine and roses at all.They bicker,fight and have so many obstacles in their way but if ever two men were meant to be together,these two were. I loved everything about it!!...more
The perfect ending for these two men.I've really enjoyed this series
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This book opens with Shane needing some time away from Gabriel so 4.5 Stars
The perfect ending for these two men.I've really enjoyed this series
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This book opens with Shane needing some time away from Gabriel so he decides to visit Natalie.She is surprised to see him after six months but is happy to let him stay. I really didn't like Natalie's involvement with the two men in the last book but I've got to say I liked her character much more here.....although I still didn't like her getting down and dirty with Shane and both men towards the end.I think she could have developed strong feelings for Shane but she knows that no one can come between them permanently.
Poor Shane,he's so lost in his all consuming obsession with Gabriel.He battles with the kind of life he thinks he should have and his crazy love for Gabriel. I was so happy when Gabriel finally stepped up and came to get Shane.
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My only negative was that there was too much of Natalie in the story.However,I totally understand the necessity of her character as she helped both men both physically and emotionally.
I've really,really enjoyed this series and Shane and Gabriel are up there with my favourite M/M couples.
Recommended for:
Extremely hot M/M action with dirty talk. M/M/F M/F/M M/F........
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4.5 Stars
The perfect ending for these two men.I've really enjoyed this series
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This book opens with Shane needing some time away from Gabriel so he decides to visit Natalie.She is surprised to see him after six months but is happy to let him stay. I really didn't like Natalie's involvement with the two men in the last book but I've got to say I liked her character much more here.....although I still didn't like her getting down and dirty with Shane and both men towards the end.I think she could have developed strong feelings for Shane but she knows that no one can come between them permanently.
Poor Shane,he's so lost in his all consuming obsession with Gabriel.He battles with the kind of life he thinks he should have and his crazy love for Gabriel. I was so happy when Gabriel finally stepped up and came to get Shane.
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My only negative was that there was too much of Natalie in the story.However,I totally understand the necessity of her character as she helped both men both physically and emotionally.
I've really,really enjoyed this series and Shane and Gabriel are up there with my favourite M/M couples.
Recommended for:
Extremely hot M/M action with dirty talk. M/M/F M/F/M M/F...........more
Well,this was something I wasn't expecting and didn't know I needed.
My gorgeous men...
Well,not mine but as a reader you kind of think they a4.5
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Well,this was something I wasn't expecting and didn't know I needed.
My gorgeous men...
Well,not mine but as a reader you kind of think they are yours,right? I've got nothing but admiration for Authors whose characters get inside their heads and they share them with us.
This was delighted,sexy(as hell),touching and damn,if this Author doesn't make me cry every single time...
Firstly,a few chapters from Tej and Jude and it was what I wanted(who knew?).Remember when they met...in the bar...I always wanted more...
And,hello....talk about dirty!!
The rest of the book is dedicated to Stef and Jav.I say dedicated because you can feel this Author's love for these two.And again,there are chapters here I didn't know I wanted,turns out I did.Honestly I really want to say more but I won't-no spoilers here.If you've read the Venery series you won't want to miss this little gem.
I don't think I'll ever not want to read about this Author's men.Her words,as usual,move me every time.One of the best at writing oh so dirty sex and at the same time with so much feeling and love.
"Every time i think of you,it always turns out good...
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I stumbled across this one quite by accident after seeing a friend's status upd
5++ Stars.
"Every time i think of you,it always turns out good...
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I stumbled across this one quite by accident after seeing a friend's status update and I just knew from the beginning this was going to be special.This Author can write and I'm still surprised by how many wonderful MM Authors that are out there that don't have more recognition.
I feel as though I'm repeating myself here but if you're interested in reading this don't read reviews because quite a few give indications about the subject matter.
This one completely stole my heart
It starts with a strange sexual encounter that will connect two characters and have a profound effect on their young lives.
Everett is beautiful,popular,enigmatic and has an easy charm about him.
Reid is a bit awkward,no one really sees him.
Their story is quite beautiful but not always easy to read but I just loved it.I read this in one sitting,I couldn't read it fast enough.Trust me,even if YA isn't your thing but you love MM ,this one will captivate you,
“There are so many things we can’t do, places we can’t be ourselves. Here,” his upward glance drew me to the dark tree branches, oaks mostly, canopied above us, “God sees us and likes it.”
But, you know, I hope you don’t mind me calling you my boyfriend. I’m not sure what we are, except you’re the most important person to me.(...)
…” I couldn’t explain how he’d inspired me, driven me to grow, and by loving him love myself. “(...)
“Are you happy?” “Every time I think of him.” Helen folded a sweater and said, “I guess people who are meant to be together will always find their way.”
And that last quote really is what this book is about
I can't really put into words how much I loved this book.The story is narrated by Reid but at no point did I feel the need to hear Everett's voice because Reid's voice is really all you need here.
It's a powerful story.A powerful love with all the insecurities that are inevitable with young love.
I'm not even going to try and write a coherent review because it's Santino Hassell a4.5 Stars.
Hell Yes......just my thing.
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I'm not even going to try and write a coherent review because it's Santino Hassell and there are already some fantastic reviews for this so I'm sure my ramblings wouldn't make a difference.
Let's just say,
-,Long hair....hello,my favourite thing,
-Hate Sex...seriously HOT,
-Fishnet Stockings...I can't even explain how much I loved this,
-Boy shorts.....happy sigh,
-Yes,Zane totally did it for me.
Favourite quotes,
. Fuck my life, I wanted to see how Zane would react when I gripped his hair, when I sank my teeth into a slender shoulder, when I slammed into him so hard he saw stars—
“You, Beau Starr, want to fuck me to prove…what? Because I’m not about this narrative where you lower yourself to casual sex to prove something to TrashyZane and then you regret it the next day—”
He tasted like alcohol, pop rocks, and bad decisions.
I swear no one writes a sweet/sexy MM romance quite like N.R. Walker.I was practically swooning throughout th5 Stars......Just Adorable.
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I swear no one writes a sweet/sexy MM romance quite like N.R. Walker.I was practically swooning throughout this book.
Lawson Gale is a butterfly expert,it's his passion.Nerdy,sassy and definitely unique he's come to Tasmania at the request of an old professor to try and find an elusive butterfly which the professor has been searching for,for decades.
Jack Brighton is a local Parks and Wildlife officer.He's lived in Scottsdale for years,a small,quiet sleepy town where everyone is on first name terms.He's content with his life,he loves his job and has his faithful dog Rosemary for company.But his world is about to be rocked in the most delicious way when he meets Lawson.With his local knowledge of the area Jack offers to help Lawson track down the mysterious Eltham Copper butterfly.
I can't stress enough how adorable these two men are together.They give each other flowers on dates,
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They have a picnic in the garden with sandwiches cut into triangles,they change into their PJ's to have dinner!! Don't worry,though there are some sexy times and Lawson has a bit of a dirty mouth on him when he gets going.
This book is a little gem and I would definitely recommend it.
A copy of Imago was kindly provided by the Author to DirtyBooksObsession in exchange for an honest review
I've seen this one around a lot lately,I bought it a while ago but didn't immediately start it and I really don't know why becau5 Stars.
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I've seen this one around a lot lately,I bought it a while ago but didn't immediately start it and I really don't know why because it's brilliant.I don't think I've read anything in a while that completely captivated me and once I started it I couldn't put it down.It's definitely one of those where you think,one more chapter and you're still reading it hours later.
For me,this was such a refreshing change to the MM books I normally read.Some of the characters are so flawed,so damaged but that just made it all the more compelling.
Jamie is a Detective Sergeant in the London Police Department.One of the good guys,he cuts quite a lonely figure.He knows he's gay but has never been with a man......that's about to change,in dramatic fashion,when he meets Ben.
Ben is stunningly beautiful and flirtatious.Men are drawn to him like a moth to light and once he's entrapped them they are powerless to resist and Jamie is no exception.When the current murder investigation Jamie is working on leads him to the apartments Ben lives in,Jamie is almost instantly captivated by Ben.Ben is looking for a flatmate,Jamie is looking for a new apartment so they find themselves living together.
Ben is highly promiscuous and is very open about it but the more Jamie is around Ben his common sense is non existent,he simply can't resist him.So when they become an item Jamie,stupidly,expects monogamy even though he knows exactly what Ben is like.
This was painful and heart breaking to read at times and while I was really enjoying it,at one point I did consider not going on with it..........Now the contentious issue....cheating
Was it cheating? Ben was totally upfront about his sexuality and never made any promises about being exclusive,but it still hurt to read.
Running along side the two men's relationship was an extremely good murder/mystery plot and just when I thought I'd worked it out,I found out I was wrong.The writing and story telling was truly captivating.Right up until the end I had no idea which way their relationship would turn out or the murder investigation.
This book is just brilliant,definitely one of my favourite reads so far this year.
Well,this was a pleasant surprise.Not least because I wasn't even aware it was coming out until I saw some friends reading it.A 5 Stars.
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Well,this was a pleasant surprise.Not least because I wasn't even aware it was coming out until I saw some friends reading it.A quick look into the lives of Jude and Snow,set after Shatter where the two men got together. Jude and Snow are my favourite characters in this series so far and this just endorsed the fact.It was actually really nice just getting to read about their relationship without the dramatic plot this series is involved in.
Jude and Snow...house hunting,with the help of Jude's mother who I love.
Jude and Snow having hot sex.....
Jude and Snow moving into their new home.
Jude and Snow having hot sex....
Jude and Snow on a camping trip,having more hot sex in a tent.Probably the only place that didn't involve wall sex!
I absolutely loved the final instalment when all six men were on the camping trip,just brilliant.And Ian taking mountains of food and getting upset when his sauce went wrong.Could that boy be anymore adorable? I think his story is going to be one of the most anticipated books this year for me.
For fans of this series,this is a little gem and one not to be missed.
Absolutely loved these two short stories.Sexy and Cute.
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Just delicious.I recently read Billie Jean by these Authors and absolutely loved it and Absolutely loved these two short stories.Sexy and Cute.
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Just delicious.I recently read Billie Jean by these Authors and absolutely loved it and these two stories were just as good.
Cheese and Pickle
Harvey has been crushing on his team leader,Greg,for ages.Imagine his surprise and delight when Greg takes him out one lunchtime on a work related issue and things get hot and heavy in the car. A year on they have been meeting every Tuesday lunchtime for more of the same.Harvey was just adorable.He's constantly fretting about his liaisons with Greg.He spends his time looking forward to every Tuesday and day dreaming about so much more between them.But he's terrified of pushing Greg away,so after they've got down and dirty he rambles on about home improvements and eats cheese and pickle sandwiches with Greg.This was just so funny and endearing!
The Detonator
Adam Dryden-man magnet and butt extraordinaire-had fallen.
Tork's birthday is fast approaching and Adam is in a total tail spin.He's fussing and worrying about presents,decorations and wants it to be special.What better than penis shaped balloons,microwave food and a home make cake with enough butter to sink a ship!
If you've read anything by these Authors you'll totally love these two stories.So damn funny,so damn cute and just enough sexy times. Highly recommend!!
More kinky pony play with Reuben and Erik.Loved it!
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These two Authors have created some amazing,loveable and totally different couples4.5 Stars.
More kinky pony play with Reuben and Erik.Loved it!
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These two Authors have created some amazing,loveable and totally different couples in their books and this is no exception.I adore Reuben and Erik.
In book one Reuben was more defiant but here he just wants to please Erik and be the perfect pony for him.He's just adorable! Erik is trying so hard not to get too emotionally involved with Reuben but is increasingly infatuated with Reuben.He can be so ruthless in certain situations but is horrified at the thought of hurting Reuben and never really intends to humiliate him( there were a couple of scenes where I really felt for Reuben ).
While the first book wouldn't be considered a romance,this one is slowly turning into so much more than pony play. You can definitely feel the start of Political instability and I'm a bit frightened about how this will affect Reuben and Erik but.....bring it on,I can't wait! I can't fangirl enough about how much I love these Authors.Their books are raw,gritty,so damn sexy and they keep on pushing the boundaries but it works every time for me.
If you've read these two books check out Jack's Punishment......it's about time that gorgeous boy got some loving.......more
An epic story.Yes,I've had many issues with this series but I wouldn't have missed reading it for anything. I've read all of it with my lovely 4 Stars.
An epic story.Yes,I've had many issues with this series but I wouldn't have missed reading it for anything. I've read all of it with my lovely friend Andrea.
This series is pretty heavy going at times but I'm completely addicted to it. Dan is still hurting from eve4 Stars.
BR with Andrea.
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This series is pretty heavy going at times but I'm completely addicted to it. Dan is still hurting from events that took place in Finland and is full of anger.Vadim has been through so much but is desperate to see Dan and try and explain why he had to walk away and gets himself deployed to the camp Dan is in.
I really didn't like Dan here. I hated the way he treat Vadim when he arrived in camp. I hated his almost blind ignorance to what Vadim must have been feeling at times.
This book finds them enemies again but after a rescue mission things slowly start to change.They take a trip to Thailand and try and build bridges and when they arrive back in camp things seem to be definitely back on track.... But this is where my dislike for Dan went into overdrive.
(view spoiler)[They really reconnected in Thailand and seemed to fall in love all over again so what the hell was Dan doing fucking around with Jean as soon as he got his hands on him??I really didn't get it as Dan seemed to think it was ok because it was just sex.I'm sorry,but if two people are in love they shouldn't need anyone else.And then Vadim was ok with it and joined in the fuck fest!! (hide spoiler)]
I'm still not sure what to make of Jean and for a straight guy he's more than comfortable getting his M/M thing going on.... And,yes,the sex scenes which are plentiful are extremely hot!!
Rant over,I still bloody love this series.Looking forward to reading the next one soon with the lovely Andrea....more
I really have no words to describe how amazing this book is.The story of two men on opposing side5+Stars.Loved it.
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I really have no words to describe how amazing this book is.The story of two men on opposing sides opens with a harrowing scene. The story here spans over 9 years(my favourite thing) and takes place during the Soviet War in Afghanistan.One of the things I was worried about was the war element but it was extremely well written,not overdone with just the right amount of detail needed for the story.
My emotions were all over the place reading this.It's gritty,violent,hard hitting,very difficult to read at times but in the end a deep,all consuming love between two men.The final chapter was so beautiful....the words,the emotions and the uncertain future for them had me in tears.
(not joking,I could wax lyrical all day about this series)
I've read it at least 4 times and I'm sure I'l5+ Stars....Amazing series.
Re read March 2020.
(not joking,I could wax lyrical all day about this series)
I've read it at least 4 times and I'm sure I'll read it again & again.
Re read May 2019 and it was even more enjoyable than all the other times
He's beautiful because he's not and he doesn't care.
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I've had this series on my tbr shelf for ages and it wasn't until I saw a friend's update status that I decided to read them and I'm so glad I did.The story of Lindsay and Valentine is unique.The writing is superb and just drew me in. What can I say about these two men.They are total opposites and to say they are flawed characters is a massive understatement but,somehow,they work so well together.The story definitely isn't pretty at times but I found it so addictive and fascinating.And they are unbelievably hot together.
Valentine is without doubt one of my favourite characters...flamboyant,sassy,needy,sinfully sexy and doesn't give a damn what people think about him.His obsessive love for Lindsay was hard to read about at times but throughout everything I just adored him. While Valentine was definitely the most flawed between the two of them I found Lindsay the most complex and difficult to understand at times but in the end loved them equally.
Even though this is a hard hitting,gritty read there is lots of humour....the sex in the car scene was just priceless.And Valentine and his Monkey were just adorable(you'd have to read it to know what I mean)
This is not a conventional love story at all....but I'm so glad I read it and I'm sure it's one series I'll definitely read again. Highly recommend but not if you're after a run of the mill,fluffy story....more
This is a series that completely took me by surprise but I'm absolutely drawn into it....it's just s4.5 Stars.
Loving this series.
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This is a series that completely took me by surprise but I'm absolutely drawn into it....it's just so good.
After the way book one ended I couldn't wait to read this.Spanning over many years,which is my absolute favourite thing.......this one definitely had a different feel about it
I knew going into it that Lindsay and Valentine spent the majority of the book apart which might have been a bit disappointing but it wasn't
I absolutely love these two men,even after years apart they are so right for each other.This Author has created two brilliant characters,especially Valentine....
Trust me,if you enjoy M/M books with characters that are totally real you should definitely read this series...... ...more
Holy Hell.....two of the most fucked up characters I've read about but I loved it!
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First of all the title is a bit misleading..4.5 Stars.
Holy Hell.....two of the most fucked up characters I've read about but I loved it!
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First of all the title is a bit misleading....this is definitely not a stereotypical Stockholm Syndrome book but what I will say is that once I started reading this I couldn't stop. The writing is superb and just draws you in...it's,witty,sad,violent in places and has a bittersweet vibe that makes it both sweet and hopeful. These two are so dysfunctional but yet you can't help routing for them.
Valentine is 19 and Lindsay is 34 when they meet but there's so much more to their first encounter.... Little by little Valentine firmly plants himself into Lindsay's life. Both characters are flawed and together they are explosive but not always in a good way.I wouldn't say it's dark but I found it fascinating and disturbing at the same time.
The sex(and there's plenty of it) is kinky,rough and definitely dirty but plays a very important part in these two men's relationship.
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I read the last 20% not having a clue which way it would go. If you're after the 'usual' type of M/M book this definitely won't be for you but if you're interested in something completely different I can't recommend this highly enough.......more
Loved it.I think this is my favourite book in the series so far,I can't get enough of Dom and5 Stars!
Dom.
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Seth.
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Mark.
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Loved it.I think this is my favourite book in the series so far,I can't get enough of Dom and Seth. This one sees Dom,Seth and Mark finally crossing the border into Mexico but as usual things don't go smoothly.
Dom finds himself in a situation he hates.....not being in complete control. As a result Seth finds himself having to step up.
As they both battle to do what they think is right there are lies and secrets which causes a huge divide between them. It's no secret that I find Dom's jealousy over Seth insanely hot and this book is no exception. These two are just so deliciously hot together,even when they're fighting you can feel the sexual tension..... (bottle of water scene with Seth....I think I have that on repeat in my head)
Have to mention Mark who they have kind of unofficially adopted...I love that boy.I especially liked his interaction with Dom here....I would love for him to have his own book in the future.
It's difficult to go into the story in depth without spoilers but for fans of this series this will definitely not disappointed.I've read tons of M/M books and series but these two and this series are still unquestionably my favourite.