This isn't a book I'll soon forget. Some stories stay with you. Who We Are is such a story: beautiful and honest and heartbreaking.
This isn't a storyThis isn't a book I'll soon forget. Some stories stay with you. Who We Are is such a story: beautiful and honest and heartbreaking.
This isn't a story about heroes. It's a story about ordinary people: a hair stylist and part-time drag queen raising his teen brother and barely making ends meet; a bisexual long-haul trucker and father who's about given up on romance.
Oliver and Sebastian are just two lonely men who meet by happenstance (or maybe fate) and mesh seamlessly. Seb can't tear his eyes off Olli. It's the high heels. And purple lips. And ginger hair cut to perfection.
There are no guarantees in life, and this book will remind you of that. But I can promise you two things:
There is no relationship drama in this book.
And it's worth it.
"I would rather spend the worst day of my life with you, than the best day with someone else."
I giggled my way through the first 57 percent (because Nicola Haken writes prose brimming with banter and British humor) and was lulled into a false sense of security.
The sweet, sexy moments Olli and Seb shared, their first date, the selfless way Oliver took care of his brother Tyler (even when Tyler acted like a spoiled twat), Sebastian's little smirk (the one that made Oliver want to kiss him senseless) . . . I couldn't get enough.
But, damn, when the pain hit, it hit hard. I cried. Oh, hell, yes I did. I'm not even embarrassed.
The hardest angst is REAL angst; it's knowing that this could happen to you.
Then we can grasp onto that HEA and say YES, because life isn't fair, but love and family and friendship—those are everything.
Would I have read this book had I known? Absolutely not.
This book exhausted me. I overdosed on the angst and pain.
The first 40 percent or so had me bored to tears. There are only so many scenes I can read This book exhausted me. I overdosed on the angst and pain.
The first 40 percent or so had me bored to tears. There are only so many scenes I can read from the perspective of a 6 or 11 or 14-year-old, especially when these children are so weirdly adult in their actions and reactions.
Once the story hit the "present," I was hoping for the pace to pick up, but there were more moments in time, more glimpses of a dreamy reality, and a whole lot (too much) of two secondary characters, Caro and Ben, dancing round each other.
The chapter vignettes didn't add up to a romance; there were just so many distractions, so many strange symbolic moments that were starkly beautiful but static.
I wasn't particularly concerned with the "incest" issue. It's not like Julian and Lenny were going to procreate. They'd always had a special bond. Julian's mom was ridiculous in her resentment and hatred of Lenny.
Even the ending didn't make me happy. I'm not sure why. Maybe it was the frustrating ride to get there, what with Julian's disappearing act and then Lenny's "penance" routine. Or the nearly complete lack of steam. Or the bizarre "move" and odd little "epilogue" from Oma's perspective.
Sunday writes evocative prose, but nest left me feeling cold....more
I had a really hard time getting into this book. I found the narrative style jumpy and confusing, and could barely follow the story, which moved from I had a really hard time getting into this book. I found the narrative style jumpy and confusing, and could barely follow the story, which moved from scene to scene, between past and present, at neck-breaking speed.
When the book begins, Marty rescues Joel from drowning. But the story seems to jump back in time to before the rescue. Joel is squatting at his parents' beach house. He's hungry. Marty gives him a sandwich. He tries to steal some money from Marty. I think that was after the rescue, but I wasn't sure how we got there.
I don't mind non-linear narrative; I think it can work well, but the author tried too hard to be lyrical and there weren't enough contextual cues to connect the reader to the story.
The dialogue felt forced, and I didn't click with either MC. Even the HFN ending was tinged with grief and melancholy.
I seem to be in the minority here, so don't let my review put you off, but expect pain and sadness; this is by no means a light, easy read. ...more
This book was muddled and depressing. The mystery felt like an afterthought; there was all this built-up and then a hurried resolution that really madThis book was muddled and depressing. The mystery felt like an afterthought; there was all this built-up and then a hurried resolution that really made no sense.
The romance was lackluster, the dialogue stilted. This relationship suffered death by conversation. OMG, so much talking and crying and sharing of feelings! Dr. Phil has nothing on these two.
Robert's sexuality wasn't really explored. His backstory was compelling, but Elijah's was pure dramarama. I didn't feel the connection at all.
It didn't help that at one point Elijah became "Ethan." FAIL.
I think it's time I break up with this author for good....more
If you read book 1, you'll remember the youngest Rivers sibling, Will, and his bodyguard (*whispers* also undercover German intelligence agent), HunteIf you read book 1, you'll remember the youngest Rivers sibling, Will, and his bodyguard (*whispers* also undercover German intelligence agent), Hunter.
Hunter is the very definition of a German god: tall, blonde, unmovable. He and Will have been eye-fucking each other for months, and it all comes to a head *ahem* (pun not intended, I swear) when Hunter tracks down Will at a night club in Paris.
Hunter can't forget Will, and the obsession is mutual. Will, skirting the edges of his family's horrific undercover business, doesn't know whom to trust, but he knows he can't stay away from Hunter.
Oh, Will tries, but the sex is so damn hot . . . you can't blame the man for wanting, NEEDING, more.
I would NOT recommend this book as a standalone. The suspense plot continues from book 1. Peter, Will's older brother, is still on the loose, as is a dangerous arms dealer, with ties to Will's sister, Stacia, who wants to use Will as a pawn to gain control of Pentasus. Will has to play them both before they play him.
He's reluctant at first, but Seth can be very convincing, so despite Hunter's objections (he wants to protect Will at all costs), Will agrees to be the target.
Like book 1, The Talented Mr. Rivers is an exciting read, with plenty of steam and FEELZ as both men let down their guard and realize that love can be the most dangerous thing of all. There is a bit of hurt/comfort and the requisite shoot-em-up scene (not quite as intense as the explosives in book 1, but certainly not boring).
Zach and Fisher, the MCs from book 1, are very present in the story, and Seth is as awesome as ever (his story is next!).
The suspense plot is wrapped up, and the ending is a tentative HEA for the MCs. (I say tentative because the men have gone through serious trauma and clearly have a lot to overcome, but they are very much committed to staying together.)
I'm really liking this series! On to book 3. ...more
Maybe if this universe of ours was different. Maybe if everything was different and the sky was the ocean and the clouds were the soil. Maybe
Maybe if this universe of ours was different. Maybe if everything was different and the sky was the ocean and the clouds were the soil. Maybe if life hadn't engrained me with apprehension or uncertainty or a longing for some things I obviously could not have. Maybe then, we would've had words for each other.
Nash Summers' writing needs no accolades. It stands apart in stark beauty.
Arrows Through Archer is about love and loss, grief and loneliness; it's about being stuck and moving on.
I wasn't anticipating Mallory's actions. I wish he'd done more to seek out Archer versus waiting for chance (or fate?).
This isn't an easy romance; it's angsty and sad. Yet so many things about this story appealed to me:
- AGE GAP of 17 years that was at once everything (Mallory can't imagine building a life with his son's best friend) and nothing (Archer makes Mallory feel alive for the first time in forever)
- Archer and Mallory's friendship and the simmering SLOW BURN, which made their coming together so much more sensual
- emotional and physical comfort/healing (Mallory is as deeply wounded as Archer)
- a strong HEA, all the more satisfying because it wasn't easily earned (after all, 'tis dearness only that gives everything its value)
Heartbreaking and angsty, Piece by Piece packs an emotional punch.
Riley can't let go of his grief, and as supportive and loving as Sonnie is, he's noHeartbreaking and angsty, Piece by Piece packs an emotional punch.
Riley can't let go of his grief, and as supportive and loving as Sonnie is, he's not enough. Riley has never gotten over Richard's death, and the guilt he feels for wanting Sonnie, wanting to live again, is all consuming.
My heart went out to Riley, but it also went out to Sonnie who tries so hard but gets left behind time and again.
The slow burn really worked here; the relationship never felt rushed. The time the MCs spend together, doing yoga, talking, walking in the park, showed the strong connection between them.
I wanted more laughter, but the HEA was beautiful, all the more so because it required sacrifice and work from both men.
Sonnie, never the patient one, waited and waited for Riley to find peace.
"Honey, I'm home" has never been more poignant.
This book can be read as a standalone, although I enjoyed book two as well....more
Get out the tissues, because this one's a sob fest. I can't remember the last time I cried so hard while reading a book. Maybe I was feeling part~4.5~
Get out the tissues, because this one's a sob fest. I can't remember the last time I cried so hard while reading a book. Maybe I was feeling particularly maudlin, but this story ripped out my heart and stomped on it for good measure.
September is Robert Winter's first book, and it is exceptionally well written, with complex character, a relationship-driven plot, plenty of steamy times, and a beautiful HEA.
David, a successful lawyer, is 48 and feels used up. His friend Terry tells him he's hot as sin, but David hasn't dated for nearly twenty years and is still mourning the death of his partner, Kyle, who passed away two years prior. Having torn his rotator cuff in crossfit, David seeks out physical therapy where he meets the much younger Brandon.
Brandon loves helping people recover; he's fit, talks with a light Texas drawl, and is good with his hands. When he meets David, it's lust at first sight, especially when David takes his shirt off. Brandon can't help but flirt with the gorgeous silver fox, even if David is his client.
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David and Brandon meet for coffee, which leads to sex (sizzle, baby!), which leads to more. The problem is that Brandon, who is barely scraping by what with student loans and other debt, doesn't want to feel like a kept man. David is selfless and giving, but he's vaguely ashamed of having such a young lover.
The first half of the book isn't overly angsty. David misses Kyle, but his grief feels appropriate and doesn't overwhelm the story. He's ready to find love again. The passion between the men is at once frantic and tender. These two go at it hot and heavy. They are both, um, versatile, and David has no trouble keeping up with Brandon.
But it's not that easy. David is the most amazing human being, but even the best people make mistakes. And David's mistake costs him dearly. Brandon is hurt and angry, and has every right to be.
At this point, I thought the angst had hit rock bottom. But I was wrong. I was so wrong. A tragedy strikes, one I didn't see coming (I really hope no one gives this plot point away in a review). Fortunately, it brings the men together, and David never leaves Brandon's side.
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In the end, it's Kyle (yes, David's dead lover) who saves the day. More heartbreak, more tears, and then finally, finally peace and joy.
If you like the hurt/comfort trope, you'll love this book. The men heal each other and find real love based on sexual chemistry, yes, but also friendship. They love to cook together. They share common interests. They just fit. And they work through their loss and pain and grief to find a home, a place where they both belong.
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This is not a light, easy story. It's tinged with sadness and heartache, but once you crawl through the darkness, the light is that much brighter. ...more
Atonement is another sexy, angsty ride in the Protectors series. These books really shouldn't be read as standalones. I've read them all, and I still Atonement is another sexy, angsty ride in the Protectors series. These books really shouldn't be read as standalones. I've read them all, and I still get confused as to who is with whom and how all the MCs are related (or not).
Hot 41-year-old grandpa Magnus and equally hot bodyguard Dante have been dancing around each other for months. But Dante fucks everything that walks, and Magnus isn't gay. Much.
When Dante is tasked with keeping Magnus safe during a trial at which Magnus has to testify, sparks fly. I really enjoyed the delicious enemies-to-lovers twist. Magnus works hard to get Dante to trust him, and there's plenty of steamy action once the men give in to their lust.
However, as per usual, I think Kennedy introduced way too many big plot lines without really resolving any of them.
There was the trial and a verdict that came too quickly; the suspicion cast on Magnus's homophobic/closeted colleague; the deal with Magnus's vile ex-wife and his best friend; all the sad stuff about Magnus's daughter (Matty's mom); Dante's tragic background; the story of Dante's brother; the whole shoot 'em up scene at the end (view spoiler)[(The most influential man in Chicago is killed and his house burned down and that's it, really?) (hide spoiler)]; child trafficking; mind control and Stockholm syndrome; Dante's homophobic parents.
Kennedy's stories are a perfect example of why LESS is MORE. She tends to throw too much shit on the fire. But, hey, her books are my guilty pleasure. They're like CRACK; once you try it, you can't stop.
P.S. I have learned that Ms. Kennedy does not appreciate the term "guilty pleasure."
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Let me clarify: In a way, I consider nearly all books I read for fun to be a "guilty pleasure," but that doesn't mean I feel GUILTY about reading them. It doesn't mean I don't hold them in high regard. And it certainly doesn't mean they're not worthwhile or important.
They bring me joy. They allow me to escape. They make me feel. I enjoy reading about two people connecting. Happy endings are awesome.
I LOVE reading in the M/M genre. Indeed, I have read nothing BUT M/M romance for the past four years, and I am not ashamed of that! I have lost real life friends over my reading preferences (true story), but I will defend romantic fiction until the end of time.
I spend my hard-earned money on Ms. Kennedy's books. I have never received an ARC of one of her novels. She clearly has a right to her opinion, but it makes me sad that she's so negative toward readers who support her work.
I have given nearly all her books 4 stars. Apparently, that deserves contempt. According to Ms. Kennedy, I shouldn't "act like you're giving me a compliment when you say my books are a guilty pleasure . . . And I sure as hell am not going to feel honored."
Point taken.
I will not support authors who rant and rave about reviews and support vitriol in the comments that follow. Reviews are for READERS. Ms. Kennedy's FB post is another example of an Author Behaving Badly.
Sorry, Ms. Kennedy, but (to quote Heidi Cullinan) you are not entitled to a special refrigerated train car for your very special snowflake. I'm not petty, so my ratings will stand, but I will never spend another dime on your work. ...more
There’s angst, and then there’s ANGST. This book is the all-caps version. It’s dark, brooding, and depressing, with no happine~3.5~
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There’s angst, and then there’s ANGST. This book is the all-caps version. It’s dark, brooding, and depressing, with no happiness on the horizon. A HEA lurks on the last few pages, but first you have to trudge through the Swamp of Sadness.
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Warning tags: (view spoiler)[rape of an MC on-page, sexual abuse of a minor (17-year-old boy), violence, assisted suicide. (hide spoiler)]
Gethin is a private investigator who lives in a sad little flat. He wants to help people and often takes on messy cases that hardly pay for his time. The one bright spot in Gethin’s life is his friend Angel, owner of a party planning agency and a sassy force of nature.
The relationship Gethin has with his ex, Jonnie, is . . . complicated. And that’s a huge understatement. Jonnie loves Gethin and thinks Gethin loves him, but Gethin hates Jonnie, resents Jonnie, yet guilt eats at him, and he can’t pull away. You’ll see why.
Jonnie’s story is poignant and heartbreaking. I was a sobbing mess when (view spoiler)[ Gethin finally gave in to Jonnie’s wishes. (hide spoiler)] Despite knowing that Jonnie cheated on Gethin, that he was selfish, impetuous, and reckless, I wanted to take his hurt away.
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Gethin meets Kell at a swanky party where he’s subbing as a (very grumpy) waiter to help out Angel. Kell is an undercover cop posing as a security guard at a nightclub that the authorities suspect is a hotbed of abuse, prostitution, and drugs.
Gethin and Kell’s first sexual encounter is not romantic; it’s awkward and edgy, and ends with a fist fight. For most of the story, Gethin and Kell are fuck-buddies only. The sexual chemistry between them is explosive.
They grow closer, but their fragile trust is built on secrets and half-truths. Gethin, especially, is so wrapped up in Jonnie, he’s hiding in shadows. Kell and Gethin are remarkably well drawn characters, and their despair feels real.
As Gethin investigates a shady accountant and a runaway teen, all roads lead back to Kell. The many side plots are connected; you just have to be patient.
There are so many unsavory characters in this book, I couldn’t decide whom I hated the most, but I think the honor goes to Kell’s psychopath of a brother, a vile, nasty fuckwat unfit for any place but hell. Marcus, Kell’s boss at the nightclub, is a close second, though.
If you’re looking for sweetness and romance, look elsewhere. This book wrecked me. Heed my warning: Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.
P.S. My ratings are always partly based on my enjoyment of the story. Elsborg doesn't do light and fluffy, but Drawn In felt particularly oppressive, like a heavy cloak I couldn't shrug off. ...more
Like other Garrett Leigh books I've read, Rented Heart left me feeling melancholy. I just want to drown my sorrows in vodka and wake up in Hawaii~3.5~
Like other Garrett Leigh books I've read, Rented Heart left me feeling melancholy. I just want to drown my sorrows in vodka and wake up in Hawaii.
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I can't fault Leigh's prose; her writing is always gorgeous, with realistic dialogue and easy flow.
I love that this book is set in England with English MCs who actually talk like they're from England, not Ohio. Cheers to authentic use of language!
Zac and Liam are complex MCs with heavy baggage. Zac has been hooking for eight years, since he left foster care at 15, and Liam is grieving the loss of his beloved husband.
Liam doesn't mean to pay for sex, but he can't resist Zac. Liam never treats Zac like a hooker, and as much as Zac pushes away the tenderness and affection, he craves Liam's touch.
My friends told me this book is low on the angst, but they lied. I don't know what you call hooking, drug addiction, death of a spouse, evil pimps, Alzheimer disease, and brutal violence, but I call them life-sucking ANGST; not melodrama, mind you, never that, just pain, despair, and loneliness.
This is NOT a feel-good story, people.
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The steamy scenes between Zac and Liam were sizzling, but I could never relax into them, because Zac WAS STILL A HOOKER. I could have done without the descriptions of Zac fucking other "johns," particularly that weird scene involving a woman.
That may be real, but it's not bloody romantic, okay?
One of my main issues with this story is that Zac never actually quits hooking; he never even tries to look for another job, never asks Liam for help. I get that it's what he's always known, what he's always done; my heart broke for him, because he really believed that he was a worthless whore, but I wanted to see some momentum, something other than blind acceptance and apathy.
I also really hated Liam for jumping to conclusions about Zac and being so definitive in his judgement. He was just waiting for the other shoe to drop, and it made me angry something fierce.
The epilogue shows us a tentative HEA, but it still didn't sit well with me. Zac seemed to have no future and no real direction. I think Liam fared better and was able to move on from his grief and love another man. I was also glad that Zac's friend Jamie got the help he needed.
This story was like a gloomy, rainy day—no rainbows, no sunshine, just clouds. ...more
This book is not a historical. Besides the prologue, the story is set in modern-day England (although the characters talk like Americans).
The pr~2.5~
This book is not a historical. Besides the prologue, the story is set in modern-day England (although the characters talk like Americans).
The prologue, which contains scenes of violence and torture, introduces a paranormal/supernatural element. I don’t want to give anything away, but suffice it to say that the series name, Order of the Black Knights, remains an enigma.
Gideon, which contains more narrative than dialogue, is a murder mystery with a twist featuring two MCs with a dubious moral compass: Gideon, a wealthy aristocrat with a penchant for murder, and Michael, a doctor convinced Gideon killed not only Michael’s long-ago lover but his very own brother.
Gideon becomes fascinated with death at a young age; he tries to drown a playmate at age 7 and progresses to torturing and killing small animals. None of this is described in graphic detail. It’s mentioned in passing, as if it were no big thing.
The prologue provides clues to Gideon’s behavior and his obsession with dying, but it was still hard to relate to an MC who’s essentially a sociopath. I'm picky like that.
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Michael, hellbent on revenge, poses as a driver to get close to Gideon and implicate Gideon in his brother’s death (which was ruled an accident). Gideon sees through the ruse; he knows he has to kill Michael, but he’s also really attracted to the man.
First-world problems, people.
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The men meet around the 30 percent mark and begin fucking around the 40 percent mark. Forget the slow burn; never mind tenderness or romance. The sex is rough and hot, but the relationship development is nonexistent. These two don’t hate each other, not exactly, but there is a veil of suspicion and distrust between them.
People begin dying at Gideon’s manor, beginning with Gideon’s brother. The brother’s grieving widow fires an employee, who turns up dead a day later. The local artist may know something or perhaps the dead woman's father?
The villain was obvious to me immediately, and the “murder confession” had me rolling my eyes. Because how predictable can you get?
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The book ends rather abruptly with a moment of redemption that was too short to feel cathartic. I’m not sure I would read the next book in the series, which will be written by a different author, but I’m curious to see how the series plays out. ...more
The bulk of the story takes place between late-2012 and mid-2013 during the fight to overturn DOMA and As the blurb suggests, this book is political.
The bulk of the story takes place between late-2012 and mid-2013 during the fight to overturn DOMA and legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota. Ed and Laurie (from Dance With Me) are involved in the fight against Minnesota Amendment 1, a constitutional amendment proposed to ban marriage between same-sex couples that appeared on the ballot in November 2012.
Tomás's parents are undocumented immigrants from Mexico, and the entire family lives in fear of Renata and José being deported. Tomás's sister has addiction issues and has basically abandoned her three young children with her parents, who are the kids' primary caregivers. Tomás works three jobs to support the entire family.
Spenser is a kindergarten teacher who entered the foster care system at age 8. He teaches at a private Catholic elementary school, and his principal is on him to do his part in making sure Minnesota Amendment 1 passes. Spenser isn't out at work and worried he'll lose his job if he doesn't get involved in anti-same-sex marriage zeal.
During the course of the story, Spenser also becomes a sort of ad hoc guardian for Duan, a 15-year-old Black teenager who was beaten up by his cousins for being gay and whose grandma wants nothing to do with him any longer. Duan dances with Tomás at Laurie's studio and shows up bruised and bloody on Spenser's doorstep looking for Tomás, but it's Spenser who takes him in.
What I'm getting at is that the focus in Enjoy the Dance is on politics first and romance second. Spenser and Tomás tip-toe around each other. Because Spenser is a mandated reporter, Tomás resents Spenser initially and sees him as a clueless do-gooder. Spenser has built up all kinds of walls and has a hard time attaching himself to people. Tomás works so much, he barely has time to sleep, much less date.
There is almost no steam in this story, which is unusual for this author. The relationship develops slowly and is subdued.
There are glimpses of passion when Tomás attempts to teach Spenser how to dance. Spenser has serious anxiety over putting himself out there; dancing is something he's always avoided. But as Tomás, and then Laurie, teach Spenser to move, dancing becomes symbolic of loving yourself enough to let go and be free.
For all the political angst, there is a sense of family and community. Because of Laurie's godfather Oliver, Tomás and his family have more help and support than most undocumented immigrants.
The epilogue is set in 2015 and is truly sweet and feel-good. I was rooting for Spenser and Tomás. They are both good men who deserved to be happy. I adored Tomás's parents, and I liked seeing Ed and Laurie again. (Marcus from the Minnesota Christmas series also makes an appearance.)
Tomás's young nieces and nephew are strangely absent. They're mentioned, but they're not ever on-page interacting with anyone. Not that I'm one for stories where kids take over the plot, but I found that odd.
Bottom line: I'm a big fan of Heidi Cullinan's writing style, and I liked, but didn't love, this book. I'm going with 4 stars as my rating because I think this is an important story about real issues. I'm hoping there is a third book in this series and that Duon (Spenser and Tomás's adopted son) is the MC. Duon is 18 when this book ends, so he's definitely a candidate. ...more
Oh, good lord, this book had way too much angst and violence and drama for such an unsatisfying ending.
David gave more than Ian, and even on the lastOh, good lord, this book had way too much angst and violence and drama for such an unsatisfying ending.
David gave more than Ian, and even on the last page, Ian was playing the "I'm not good enough" card. I have no patience for that, and getting only David's POV certainly didn't help.
I liked the secondary characters, especially Albert (because how can you not love a 75-year-old British man who doles out chocolate biscuits and uses phrases like "our tasty trumpet"?), and the steamy times were hawt, but the angst overshadowed the romance.
Also, and this has no bearing on my review, but the cover is horrid. I mean the guy in scrubs is sporting an honest-to-god mullet. ...more
Not my favorite book in the series: nearly all the interactions between the men were sexual, and the drama and angst felt overwhelming.
We have TristaNot my favorite book in the series: nearly all the interactions between the men were sexual, and the drama and angst felt overwhelming.
We have Tristan's HIV+ status, as well as the situation with his biological father, Memphis' guilt and painful past, and then the abduction and (view spoiler)[Brennan's rape (hide spoiler)].
The latter especially was gratuitous; why go there at all? The villain was evil incarnate and came out of nowhere.
The steam level in this one was off the charts (the word "cock" was used 124 times!), but I thought much of the character and relationship development was sacrificed as a result.
The connection between Memphis and Tristan, especially, came out of nowhere. Memphis held his hand, and Tristan fell in love. The emotions rang false.
I also wish the age gap had been explored more. Tristan was only 19.
I liked Princess Tinkerbella, and the HEA was sweet as always (although the whole family witnessing the reunion was just weird), but overall the story didn't fully engage me.
Bad Judgment, part crime drama, part enemies-to-lovers romance, is a hell of an angsty ride.
I'm not a huge fan of mystery novels, and this book is loBad Judgment, part crime drama, part enemies-to-lovers romance, is a hell of an angsty ride.
I'm not a huge fan of mystery novels, and this book is long, and I do mean LOOONG (more than 5,000 locations on my Kindle).
I don't want to spoil the story, so I'm not going to get into the mystery/suspense aspect. Suffice it to say, the middle dragged a little for me, but the mystery was well done.
Embry was not a likable character initially, although I fell in love with Brogan, the bodyguard, immediately. He was a strong man with a kind heart who cared about Embry and would do anything to protect him.
I was not prepared for the on-page violence and what happened to Embry. This is NOT a light and fluffy read. Even though there is a strong HFN, I wanted more, especially from Embry.
Overall, this is a sexy, intense story with fairly good pacing and interesting characters. I just wasn't in the mood for something this angsty. I started reading this book more than a week ago, and I kept putting it down to read something else. ...more
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