Another brilliant read by The Merikans where,once again,the reader is pushed to the limits For someone who really isn't into BDSM this one t4.5
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Another brilliant read by The Merikans where,once again,the reader is pushed to the limits For someone who really isn't into BDSM this one totally worked for me and I think it's down to the characters of Sid and Asher.
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Sid,drummer with The Underdogs likes,
-Pain,
-Humiliation,
-Submission,
-The harder he's pushed,the better,
-He has a difficult time finding someone who can give him the kink he craves.
Asher,
-Immaculately put together,
-A bit of a hipster,
-Rich/spoilt,
-And completely obsessed with Sid.
Sid and Asher have a history of sorts.Sid was Asher's first and ever since he's been chasing the dream of making Sid his.A figure of ridicule,at times,from the rest of the band due to his stalkerish behaviour he seems to brush off the jokes but there's only so much he can take when he begins to question his own actions and Sid's treatment of him.
Now,more than six years after their one time together are things about to get a bit too complicated for Sid when Asher offers him the one thing he craves?
This is pretty hardcore stuff BUT alongside the pain and degradation there's tenderness between them as well.
Buckle up and get ready for a wild,kinky ride as Sid and Asher both learn what they need from each other.
An Arc of Just Here For The Pain was kindly provided to DirtyBooksObsession in exchange for an honest review....more
Second book in the Ward Security Series.Can be read as a standalone but I strongly recommend reading book one,Psycho Romeo......because it's great.4.5
Second book in the Ward Security Series.Can be read as a standalone but I strongly recommend reading book one,Psycho Romeo......because it's great.
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Shane Stephens,31,is a Private Investigator.He's never been interested in any kind of serious relationship before,preferring casual hook ups.
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Quinn Lake,24,is the ultimate sexy geek.Part of the Ward Security team who he considers his family,he takes his job very seriously.He has very little sexual experience....
When Shane is hired by the Major of Cincinnati to track down a hacker who has been threatening him,he needs help from an IT specialist.Quinn isn't too happy to be loaned out but it's only for a few weeks,right??
Neither men have any idea their worlds are about to be rocked......
The chemistry between them is evident from the start.Yes,it is insta lust/love but it worked here.It was believable.And it's pretty damn hot....
-these two take kissing to a whole new level,
-the fact that Quinn was inexperienced definitely pushed my buttons,once Shane got his hands on him things got delicious.
The hacker plot was incorporated into the story very well and went hand in hand with the relationship.Some great supporting characters,especially Royce,Dominic and Abe...hopefully we'll get more from them in future books.
The Unbreakable Bonds Series by these Authors is one of my favourites and this series is turning out to be just as good.
An Arc of Dantes Unglued was kindly provided to DirtyBooksObsession in exchange for an honest review.
If you're after a sweet/sexy MM story this might be the one for you. Miles and Crash are both skiers.Miles is older and has more experience i2.5
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If you're after a sweet/sexy MM story this might be the one for you. Miles and Crash are both skiers.Miles is older and has more experience in dealing with every aspect of the sport.Crash is the opposite,and especially struggles with the many press interviews that are required......he needs something to calm him down......his preference would be marijuana but he definitely can't go there,so that leaves his other method ....sex.
So Miles offers to help him out,so to speak.... (view spoiler)[Hand jobs/blow jobs and a lot more..... (hide spoiler)]
I had a hard time believing the connection/and quick progression of their relationship here and both men's inner monologues started to bore me.
ON a positive note I loved the fact it was about an interracial couple,the sex scenes were pretty steamy and Crash was super cute. Not a massive hit,for me,but an enjoyable read in places.
Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley...more
Part of the Rented Heart Series but can definitely be read on it's own,however I would recommend reading Rented Heart because it's one of he3.5
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Part of the Rented Heart Series but can definitely be read on it's own,however I would recommend reading Rented Heart because it's one of her best.
It's no secret that Garrett Leigh is one of my favourite Authors.Her books always hit the spot for me,however I was a bit underwhelmed here.
Jamie was introduced in book one and I was more than a bit fascinated by him and couldn't wait to get his story.He has been in California for the past year recovering from a drug addition but he's had enough of the sunshine and wants to return to the UK.He,randomly picks a small town in the Derbyshire Peak District to settle in and it's on the flight from the US that he meets Marc.
Marc, an ex Army Medic,is also recovering-from a life changing injury he got while in Iraq.Marc has it in his nature to care for people and he's more than a bit fascinated with the beautiful young man he encounters on the flight.
By chance or by fate,they find themselves living near each other in the same town.They start a tentative friendship which becomes more over time.It's a slow burn but given the men's backgrounds it fit the story perfectly.
Both men's recovery processes were extremely well written and believable but I just felt something was missing here for me.
Overall,enjoyable enough and I would recommend it...
Review copy provided by Riptide Publishing through NetGalley....more
Daniel is looking forward to letting go a little.A workaholic,he's rented a chalet for a week and is hoping to see how things progresses wit3.5
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Daniel is looking forward to letting go a little.A workaholic,he's rented a chalet for a week and is hoping to see how things progresses with a guy from work,Justin....could he be boyfriend material??
His plans come to an abrupt halt when he gets a call from the Emergency Room saying someone has put him down as their emergency contact.Turns out it's his step brother,Cole.He hasn't had any contact with Cole in ten years.At that time Daniel was 18 and Cole was 13 and Daniel didn't have a lot of time for Cole.....
As Cole needs someone to take care of him,Daniel hasn't got much choice but to take Cole with him to the chalet.He's fully expecting Justin to be waiting for him there....and he is....but with a group of friends in tow as well.
This started off pretty well,as usual with this Author,the writing is engaging but it just became a bit too predictable for me.Justin turned out to be a complete asshole and the more I read about him the worse he became.I started to get really irritated by him and his 'friends'.
Once Justin and his entourage left things developed pretty quickly between Daniel and Cole.The sexy times were hot but I wasn't completely feeling their connection.
Overall,an enjoyable enough Christmas story and the Epilogue was cute.
An Arc of In Case of Emergency was kindly provided by the Author to DirtyBooksObsession in exchange for an honest review....more
I was really looking forward to getting Jude's story after he was introduced in Rule Breaker and he was just as delicious as I thought 4 Stars.
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I was really looking forward to getting Jude's story after he was introduced in Rule Breaker and he was just as delicious as I thought he'd be.
Jude Bailey,29,model.Quick witted,beautiful but there's a lot more to Jude than people first think when meeting him.He's given up on letting any man get too close to him.When he puts his family commitments first men tend to walk again so he's happy with no strings sex
Asa Jacobs,44,actor,father with a strong sense of family.He's been burned in love before so how will he cope when meeting the gorgeous Jude who pushes his buttons right from the start
Billy Jacobs,5....yes I couldn't not mention him.He's just got to be one of the most endearing child characters I've read about.I absolutely loved him!
Jude finds himself temporarily homeless,so when a fellow model suggests his half brother(Asa) is in need of a PA it might be the perfect solution.A bit of PA work in exchange for a few months accommodation....how difficult could it be?
Lily Morton has,once again got the British humour and banter totally on point here.
-it's quite a slow burn which totally worked,although the sexual attraction/chemistry between the two men is evident pretty much from the start....on that note...
-super,super,sexy,
-one of my absolute highlights is the relationship Jude and Billy have-it was just perfect,
-good supporting characters,especially Dylan and Gabe,I just loved their part here and,as usual,Dylan was full of sass.
A recommended read.
An Arc of Deal Maker was kindly provided by the Author to DirtyBooksObsession,in exchange for an honest review....more
Loved it! A great Christmas sequel novella to Out.
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All Zach wants is to do is to spend December and the run up to Christmas at home,peacefully,wLoved it! A great Christmas sequel novella to Out.
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All Zach wants is to do is to spend December and the run up to Christmas at home,peacefully,with Henry.
But,things are destined to not go smoothly at all when he finds out he's been booked for a modelling job in Mexico.Henry goes with him,it might be a nice break,right?....except that they have Joseph to deal with.
(cue a really hot sex scene up against a window)
On their return home things might just be settling down to the start of a blissful Christmas period with,
-a ton of hot sex and lot's of stamina,
-an abundance of dirty talk....yes,I'm talking about Henry.He's all smooth composure on the outside but he's got the filthiest mouth.....just perfect as far as I'm concerned,
-these two have fantastic chemistry and I loved their banter,
Another upset courtesy of Mattie sees their peaceful Christmas put on hold but in the end they got the Christmas they wanted and I just loved the epilogue.....I'd love another novella about something that was touched on there.
If you enjoyed Out I would definitely recommend this little treat.
An Arc of Out for the Holidays was provided by the Author to DirtyBooksObsession in exchange for an honest review.
I saw him across an empty gallery. I thought he was hot. I hoped we’d hook up and get naked. Have a good time and be on our way. Now
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I saw him across an empty gallery. I thought he was hot. I hoped we’d hook up and get naked. Have a good time and be on our way. Now he’s my boyfriend.
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To be honest I really just want to c/p the Authors introduction here,because she's said it just perfectly..but I'll just go with some of her words,
These are scenes and scribbles either cut from the final draft of A Charm of Finches,or written with no intent of ever being in the final draft
She writes,
Could I write honest and believable gay sex?
The answer is most definitely yes.Her words are beautiful,totally believable and I'm in complete awe of her writing.
This is undeniably sexy,Jav and Stef go at it hot and heavy,....just the way I like my men to be, but it's about a lot more than that.It's quite simply love,and it's beautiful.
There are so many MM Authors who get by,by their reputation and there are far too many who get overlooked.This Author is one of the best....trust me.
Ben has been crushing on his best friend Liam's older brother,Jason,for years.His infatuation was put on hold while he was away at Univ4 Stars.
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Ben has been crushing on his best friend Liam's older brother,Jason,for years.His infatuation was put on hold while he was away at University but now he's back in his home town and is bound to run into the object of his desires as he's moving into a flat with Liam.....
Jason was aware of Ben's interest in him but only saw him as his younger brothers best friend.But now Ben is back,all grown up and Jason definitely starts to see him in a different way!
A sneaky kiss under the mistletoe and when Jason sees Ben fresh from the shower,wearing only a towel...all bets are definitely off.
Add into the mix some adorable animals,some great family members and you have a sweet Christmas story.
An Arc of Not Just for Christmas was kindly provided to DirtyBooksObsession in exchange for an honest review.
The Remaking of Corbin Wale is an unique story.I've read a few books by this Author and enjoyed them-but,this is something completely4.5 Stars.
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The Remaking of Corbin Wale is an unique story.I've read a few books by this Author and enjoyed them-but,this is something completely different.The writing is special,and,captivating,the story has a wonderful,almost,magical feel about it.
Alex Barrow has returned to his home town after his life in New York imploded in a matter of days.When his mother asks him to take over the running of the family cafe he sees his dream and sets about turning it into a Bakery.On opening day he catches sight of a beautiful young man who seems to be lost in his own world.
Corbin Wale is different.Shunned by people from a young age,he's lead a lonely life.People have labelled him a freak and he thinks he is one.He truly believes his family is cursed if they love someone....so he escapes into his own world where he has people..a friend?,a lover?,.....someone who is there for him when he needs them.
Alex and Corbin are drawn to each other from their first encounter.It's not insta lust or love-it's almost as if an external force brought them together.This is an extremely slow burn which worked so well.Corbin sees the world differently from others-he sees beauty in simple things and reading the story from his pov was an absolute joy.No one came close to really understanding Corbin....until Alex.
Both men have pasts but in the end it's,quite simply,a beautiful love story.
Highly Recommended...
An Arc of The Remaking of Corbin Wale was kindly provided to DirtyBooksObsession in exchange for an honest review.
-Sexy-the ultimate slow burn which this Author does so well,
-Great banter,
-Fantastic supporting characters.
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Lloyd is Wesley's Resident Assistant and they've been kind of skirting around each other ever since they met.The attraction between them has been bubbling away right from the start but they both seem determined to put obstacles in the way of anything happening between them.....
Lloyd takes his role very seriously,he wants to do things by the book and that doesn't involve starting something with someone under his charge and all the backlash that might cause.
Wesley likes to tease and flirt with Lloyd but,after all,it's written in the stars that Gemini and Capricorn aren't compatible....right?
Oh,how I loved these two together.Like I said no one does a slow burning romance better than Anyta Sunday.Her characters and story telling just have me completely engaged and sometimes(and most definitely in her books)the burning sexual chemistry is just as good to read about - it's tantamount to her writing that an abundance of sex scenes are not always necessary to make a book sexy.She does her own brand of sexy that works for me every time.
Could be read as a standalone but,don't because the previous books are just as delicious,especially Leo Loves Aries.
Highly Recommended.
An Arc of Gemini Keeps Capricorn was kindly provided by the Author to DirtyBooksObsession, in exchange for an honest review.
Eli Easton's seasonal stories have kind of become a part of Christmas for me and this one is no exception.A sweet,slow burn holiday tre4 Stars.
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Eli Easton's seasonal stories have kind of become a part of Christmas for me and this one is no exception.A sweet,slow burn holiday treat.
Shame on me,I know,but I haven't read Superhero which is Owen and Jordan's story,who feature here but that definitely didn't spoil my enjoyment of this.
Student,Gabe Martin is excited to get his first journalism assignment,covering a Christmas charity event at a children's home.Determined to make it a good one he jumps at the chance to find out more about the mysterious guy who turns up every year as Santa.
Mack McDonall, 6'10",is a star wrestler at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Life threw him a rough hand at a young age and he definitely doesn't trust easily but he's got a big heart and is determined to make a difference with his life.
Gave is dragged along to a Wrestling event by Jordan,under sufference and it's definitely lust at first sight when he spots Mack.Gabe is like a breath of fresh air and just the type of character I adore.Flirtatious with just the right amount of sass.He's determined to break down Mack's defences but when he discovers a secret Mack wants to stay hidden will their relationship halt before it's even got properly started?
Conclusion: Two highly likeable MCs,great supporting characters-especially Mack's family make this a charming,feel good,Christmas story.
I don't read that many PNR stories but Barbara Elsborg is one of my favourite Authors in this Genre.I love how she mixes it up with stories 4.5
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I don't read that many PNR stories but Barbara Elsborg is one of my favourite Authors in this Genre.I love how she mixes it up with stories set in the present day combined with Mystical elements.
Tao (who I adored),wakes up in London with no memory of how he got there or who he is.The only indication of anything from his life is the bracelet he's wearing with 'Tao' written on it.
-he doesn't want to beg....but he has to in order to survive,
-he's confused and frightened but still has a sense of what's right and what's wrong,
-when he sees a man's wallet being stolen,he steps in......was the encounter just the right thing to do or fate?
Hints are given from the beginning that Tao might not be all he appears to be.
West is an Archangel's Assassin-not by choice but he does take some joy in killing where it is justified,where the person or persons have committed a heinous crime....but he's jaded.Not only that but he's also desperately trying to free his brother from Hell,working for a demon. He's moody and grumpy(and just a bit delicious),he's never really let anyone get too close....but are his defences about to be tested by a man living on the streets?
This one ticked a lot of boxes for me,
-I love Barbara Elsborg's writing.
-the banter between her characters is always a winner,
-it's set in London,which is always a plus for me,
-the sex scenes are just a little bit desperate and totally hot,
-the pnr element worked really well here,
-and,of course,my darling Tao....could he be more adorable?I loved the Mystery surrounding him and really West never really stood a chance....
A recommended read.
An Arc of Archangel's Assassin was kindly provided by the Author to DirtyBooksObsession,in exchange for an honest review.
Short,seasonal read set in the Order Series4 Stars.
“Now tell me.”(...) “What is it you want?” (...)
“I want to stay here. With you.”
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Short,seasonal read set in the Order Series universe.
Taking place on the Winter Lights Festival,once again this Author has created an atmospheric read packed into about 16 pages.
Captain Toryn Torhdhar took Saebastyn in and made him into a Soldier 10 years ago.He has been devoted to Toryn and just a bit in love with him for all those years.
Will this be the night that Saebastyn has been dreaming of,when his feelings finally get reciprocated?
I love this Author's writing.Her words and characters pull you in right from the first page and don't let go.
“And you’ve been what’s missing, baby. You weld all our pieces together. When you’re with us , or just texting us , yo
4.5 Stars.
Rerouted. 5/5.
“And you’ve been what’s missing, baby. You weld all our pieces together. When you’re with us , or just texting us , your presence in our lives makes everything . . . better.”
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After getting Jace,Aiden,and Chris's story in Third Rail I couldn't wait to get more of these three men's story and this Novella was just perfect.After a few hook ups,Chris has been trying to distance himself from Jace and Aiden-not because he doesn't want to be with them,it's more a case of he's terrified to get too involved and let his feelings for them become more than just sexual. When a record-breaking heatwave puts New York at a virtual standstill the three men find themselves together again and this time there's no escaping the deep feelings they're beginning to develop for each other. If ever there was a perfect M/M/M combination...this is it! They're hot,sexy,sweet,and so right together.
Just delicious...
Gridlocked. 3.5/5
“So I’m special,” she murmured. “Special,” I confirmed. “And mine.”
Ever since Mere was introduced in previous books I've been a little bit fascinated by her and it was great to get an insight into her character a bit more here.Her and Tonya couldn't be more different.On the surface it might appear Mere has a privileged life but she's not without her emotional baggage.Ex Marine,Tonya is tough,straight talking and she's never been interested in a relationship before-that is,until she can't get a certain Blonde out of her head. Even though this is a Novella their relationship developed well and their sexual chemistry is HOT-I would never have thought I'd enjoy F/F sex scenes so much! I definitely wanted more....
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Derailed. 4/5
“We’ve got this, Angelito,” I said softly. “I promise.(...)
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Stephanie and Angel have known each other since they were young.... Stephanie is strong,independent,and definitely doesn't want to depend on a man, Angel...what can I say?I absolutely adored him.Seriously,who wouldn't want an Angel in their life?.. ..he's one of my new favourite characters by this Author. There's an obvious connection between them and it's not just sexual.They've been on/off fuck buddies for a while,both of them skirting around what they want and mean to each other.But what happens when they find themselves doing the fake boyfriend/girlfriend thing for a weekend? Stephanie did infuriate me at times but by the end I definitely got her more and where she was coming from.
Conclusion:
This is a fantastic addition to the Five Boroughs Series.I'm desperately hoping we get more from these characters in the coming books....
-the sex is smoking hot, -the feelings and connections are there, -the writing is just as brilliant,as always, -and the way all the characters lives are interwoven is just perfect.
Thane Walker,29,has made a success of his life in business with a string of restaurants and his new venture Reservations, an exclusive 4 Stars.
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Thane Walker,29,has made a success of his life in business with a string of restaurants and his new venture Reservations, an exclusive club for men,looks set to be just as successful.To say he's emotionally closed off is an understatement.His parents marriage was far from happy and has left Thane not wanting to go anywhere near any kind of relationship.He gets his kicks from escorts,that is until he spots a new waiter working in Reservations and is practically salivating at the sight of Levi in tiny purple briefs and boots.....and yes,I was more than happy with that mental image!
Levi Silva,26,is not in a good place in his life.Due to the recent death of his father he's had to put his medical studies on hold to take care of his two younger brothers.He's struggling,emotionally and financially.So when he gets an offer to work at Reservations the prospect of earning good money is too hard to resist.He's definitely not into random hook ups.He believes in family and monogamy so when he catches the eye of Thane,his life is about to get a whole lot more complicated.
-I adored Levi and everything he stood for.He doesn't want pity or charity,he'd rather struggle and make his life better on his terms.The relationship he has with his brother's was truly beautiful.
-Thane....what can I say? He absolutely infuriated me at times.He seems to think he can buy whatever he wants and that includes Levi.While his intentions were good he kept messing up time after time BUT,by the end I'd done a massive U turn and had fallen completely in love with him.
Great supporting characters,especially Julian and it's his story next which I'm really looking forward to.
Conclusion :
A very enjoyable MM romance that I would recommend.And I just adored the Epilogue!
An enjoyable short Novella.Perfect for a quick read.
Jim is in his late 20's.He's been to college,got his degree and now he's back hom3.5 Stars.
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An enjoyable short Novella.Perfect for a quick read.
Jim is in his late 20's.He's been to college,got his degree and now he's back home in a small Irish town working as a Business Manager for a Whiskey distillery.He's reasonably content with his life but he's not out to his family or anyone in town so he's conflicted when he meets Aiden, who is new in town.
Aiden is an Artist.Out and not ashamed of his sexuality at all,although he's not about to flaunt it all around town.
The attraction between them is instant and things definitely move pretty quickly but,somehow,it worked here.Behind closed doors things are perfect but Jim is very reluctant to announce their relationship to the outside world,not least because his sister developed a crush on Aiden when he arrived.
Jim loves being part of a large family and I loved the relationship he has with his mother and when he eventually came out to her I thought it was really moving,I'm pretty sure I had a few tears threatening.
Aiden still remained a bit of a mystery for me,right up until the end-I was expecting some kind of revelation about him,which never came.
Conclusion:
-it's sweet,but not too sugary,
-low to moderate steam,that fit the story and I was happy with,
-two likeable MCs that seemed pretty perfect for each other.
The Unbreakable Bonds series is most definitely one of my favourite series so I really wasn't sure what to expect from this spin off se5 Stars.
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The Unbreakable Bonds series is most definitely one of my favourite series so I really wasn't sure what to expect from this spin off series.Could Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott equal that? The answer is,most definitely if this first book in the series is anything to go by.I loved everything about this and,as usual,the writing and story telling was totally on point.
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Geoffrey Ralse,
-5ft 5in,a pretty party boy with the twink vibe going on.Darling of social media,he has a large group of ' friends' and followers but is still lonely.Self made millionaire at the age of 19 after creating a highly successful hook up app.When his parents died he fought with everything he had to bring up and be there for his younger brother.There's a lot more to Geoffrey than his beautiful good looks.
Sven Larsen,
-6ft 7in,Norwegian his outward appearance might be intimidating but he's about a lot more than that.Working as a bodyguard for Ward security he takes his job very seriously.He's more than aware of Geoffrey as he previously attended some of his self defence classes.And Geoffrey made it perfectly clear he was interested in Sven with his sassy,flirtatious ways
When Geoffrey's carefully constructed life implodes due to a stalker he requests Sven to be his bodyguard.But will Sven be able to resist the pull of the blonde tornado that is Geoffrey?
Geoffrey moved in a sinuous, boneless fashion to the throbbing beat of the music. He was sex and temptation. Sven blinked and Geoffrey beckoned him closer with one finger. His mouth went dry. God, what was he doing with Geoffrey? And yet his feet moved, taking one step after another, while his mind still warred with his sense of self-preservation(...)
This was just delicious.These Authors have created some extremely sexy couples and Sven and Geoffrey are right up there as two of my favourites.I was practically salivating at the mental image of a 6ft 7in hunk of a man losing his carefully constructed composure over Geoffrey.But it's not just about sex.Their developing relationship was one of best I've read as they slowly begin to really get to know each other.
The stalker element is very well done,I really had no idea who it was until the end.
Being out wasn’t only reserved for sexual preference, was it? I mean, technically, it boiled down to being out as whoever you were. No
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Being out wasn’t only reserved for sexual preference, was it? I mean, technically, it boiled down to being out as whoever you were. No hiding, no suppressing.(...)
Another powerful and moving story from this highly talented Author.I found this a lot darker than book one and I went through a range4.5 Stars.
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Another powerful and moving story from this highly talented Author.I found this a lot darker than book one and I went through a range of emotions reading it-definitely not always pretty but a story told so well.
This subject matter is harrowing at times and I really commend the Author for not portraying some events in graphic detail and yet still leaving the reader in no doubt about what has happened.Is it better for a reader to visualize events in their own minds? For me,it definitely was and I found it all the more impactful.
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The story picks up from book one,that's not to say this can't be a standalone(imo), as events and background stories regarding the characters are well explained and introduced into this story without too much repetition.However I would recommend reading book one to fully appreciate the story here and especially Jav.
Having decided to retire from escorting Jav finds himself at a kind of crossroad here.It's time for him to find love...
"I swear.Give me one more chance and I will make the most of it."
I thought I couldn't love anyone more than Jav but Stef definitely comes a close second.... As a Therapist working with some very distressing cases,his work is demanding and draining.He seems to be missing something from his life but I don't think he even knows what it is.Stef is bisexual,Jav may be but I really think it's not necessarily about a label and more about who they fall in love with.
In a way this is two stories in one book.Stories and characters lives that intertwine.Alongside Jav and Stef's story you have Geno.....
Geno is a twin.Inseparable from his brother from birth and deeply connected,
Until they weren't,
Until a terrible betrayal would change Geno's life forever.
My heart broke for Geno and if ever I was routing for happiness for a character it was for him.
The 'relationship' between Jav,Stef, and Geno was complex at times but you never lose sight of the strong connection that forms between them as the book progresses.
A big shout out(again) for the research the Author must have done here,both Historically and Emotionally as there are very emotive issues in this story.
I've read these two books virtually back to back and I'm so impressed with her writing and story telling.
Highly Recommended...
I received an Arc of A Charm of Finches from Suanne Laqueur in exchange for an honest review.