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Parting Shot (A Matter of Time, #7)
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I don’t know that anyone would describe Mary Calmes books as plot-driven. I mean, in all honesty, you read MC for the formula. And when the formula is there, her fans enjoy her book. And when she strays, well, the results can be disastrous.
Parting Shot is book 7 of the Matter of Time series…the formula-maker series…the original Jory & Sam. But, this story is actually a spin-off and the couple consists of Aaron Sutter, Jory’s former billionaire suiter, and Duncan Stiles, who, quite frankly, I don’t really remember from previous books…but, another closeted cop. I, in all honesty, did NOT like Aaron in the past. I thought he was a jerk and basically wanted him to get out of the way of our power couple. So, I was hesitant to read this.
And though being part of the MoT series, this book does NOT stick to the exact formula. *gasp*! This can NOT possibly go well.
…but…
I LOVED IT!
Ok, ok…I didn’t love the PLOT…it was ALL over the place and the story was a stretch, even by MC standards. What I DID love was this COUPLE! And brace yourselves: this is NOT Jory&Sam v2.0. Aaron and Duncan are 2 alphas (well, kinda…in their own ways), 2 tops (usually…first time for everything…switch!), 2 strong-willed, stubborn men (both closeted at the beginning of their relationship as well)…who turn to putty and mush in the other’s company. It’s kind of the SWEETEST thing ever!!!!
They are needy and insecure and codependent and whiney with each other…and I ate that sh*t up! It’s insta-obsession/love, it’s totally over-the-top, and it’s HOT and ADORBS and I want more of them!!!!!
There is a Sam Kage sighting early on in the book (happpppyyyy!) and many references to Jory throughout (duh…Jory is the topic of everyone’s conversations and the center of everyone’s universes, donthaknow!) And it was just good to get some more of our power couple. (There is also a heart-settling scene for me where Sam explains his past “relationship” with Doctor Kevin Dwyer to Duncan. I needed this.)
There are “mine”-declarations and eyebrow waggles (though I don’t recall a peacoat ) so you KNOW it’s MC. And there is definitely bend-you-in-half sex throughout…good stuff.
This book could possibly work as a stand-alone…but quite frankly, it will be the fans of MC and more specifically, the fans of the MoT series that will enjoy this the most. I don’t know I can recommend it to anyone because I’m not sure why I liked it so much myself! I just know…well, I did. And I’m always happy to get a little Calmes’ fix every now and again…Queen-o-Fluff very rarely lets me down.
Full review can also be found at: http://sidlove.wordpress.com/2013/07/...
by
I don’t know that anyone would describe Mary Calmes books as plot-driven. I mean, in all honesty, you read MC for the formula. And when the formula is there, her fans enjoy her book. And when she strays, well, the results can be disastrous.
Parting Shot is book 7 of the Matter of Time series…the formula-maker series…the original Jory & Sam. But, this story is actually a spin-off and the couple consists of Aaron Sutter, Jory’s former billionaire suiter, and Duncan Stiles, who, quite frankly, I don’t really remember from previous books…but, another closeted cop. I, in all honesty, did NOT like Aaron in the past. I thought he was a jerk and basically wanted him to get out of the way of our power couple. So, I was hesitant to read this.
And though being part of the MoT series, this book does NOT stick to the exact formula. *gasp*! This can NOT possibly go well.
…but…
I LOVED IT!
Ok, ok…I didn’t love the PLOT…it was ALL over the place and the story was a stretch, even by MC standards. What I DID love was this COUPLE! And brace yourselves: this is NOT Jory&Sam v2.0. Aaron and Duncan are 2 alphas (well, kinda…in their own ways), 2 tops (usually…first time for everything…switch!), 2 strong-willed, stubborn men (both closeted at the beginning of their relationship as well)…who turn to putty and mush in the other’s company. It’s kind of the SWEETEST thing ever!!!!
They are needy and insecure and codependent and whiney with each other…and I ate that sh*t up! It’s insta-obsession/love, it’s totally over-the-top, and it’s HOT and ADORBS and I want more of them!!!!!
There is a Sam Kage sighting early on in the book (happpppyyyy!) and many references to Jory throughout (duh…Jory is the topic of everyone’s conversations and the center of everyone’s universes, donthaknow!) And it was just good to get some more of our power couple. (There is also a heart-settling scene for me where Sam explains his past “relationship” with Doctor Kevin Dwyer to Duncan. I needed this.)
There are “mine”-declarations and eyebrow waggles (though I don’t recall a peacoat ) so you KNOW it’s MC. And there is definitely bend-you-in-half sex throughout…good stuff.
This book could possibly work as a stand-alone…but quite frankly, it will be the fans of MC and more specifically, the fans of the MoT series that will enjoy this the most. I don’t know I can recommend it to anyone because I’m not sure why I liked it so much myself! I just know…well, I did. And I’m always happy to get a little Calmes’ fix every now and again…Queen-o-Fluff very rarely lets me down.
Full review can also be found at: http://sidlove.wordpress.com/2013/07/...
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June 19, 2013
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July 10, 2013
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July 11, 2013
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"I'm completely lost. I only vaguely remember who all these characters are. I might suggest, if it's been awhile since you've read "But For You" (book 6), do a quick skim before starting this one. ALSO: SAM KAGE sighting! YAY!!!!"
July 15, 2013
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Jul 10, 2013 04:43PM
Susan! Eep. Waiting on this one. Sooo close.
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This will be the perfect book to read, after finishing SP
You really have no idea how jealous I am right now...
Hiya!
You and Deeze always give me good ideas about what to read...
:)
You and Deeze always give me good ideas about what to read...
:)
Great review, Susan. I hated Aaron in the others. It will be interesting to see how I feel about him after this. :) P.S. Duncan was in Acrobat, not this series. :)
Spanken review Susan! I'm amidst MoT #4. Yay! :)
Good review! Actually have this one on pre-order. Can't resist a MoT book. :)
Are you sure about the peacoat? You shoukd kindlesearch it ;)
I'm about 50% in and still waiting for Sam's explanation. Did I miss it when I was flying through the first half? lol
*relief* Susan, honestly, your review makes me a lot more optimistic about this spin-off, since I didn't really like Duncan or Aaron in Acrobat or in the AMoT series. And, since I'm currently re-reading "Acrobat" and (amazingly!!!) enjoying it even more, just, please, tell me: will I get to see anything about Nate and Dreo in this book? If anything at all...Sam and Jory (hurray!!!) are expected... a tiny bit... and I miss these guys so badly it's even ridiculous... =)
Wait, what? Duncan and Aaron are in the Acrobat series, also?!?
Vicky wrote: "Wait, what? Duncan and Aaron are in the Acrobat series, also?!?"Just Duncan. He is Nate's ex... ^.^
Ah-ha. Haven't read Acrobat yet
Nate has a small cameo. :D Which is wonderful. I wasn't sure about this one either because of Aaron but he and Duncan are perfect together.
Aha! Someone else who doesn't remember Duncan and who feels exactly the way I do about Aaron Sutter:) I bought the audio when it came out but still haven't listened to it.
You summed it up perfectly for me when you said:"They are needy and insecure and codependent and whiney with each other…and I ate that sh*t up! It’s insta-obsession/love, it’s totally over-the-top, and it’s HOT and ADORBS and I want more of them!!!!!"
