suze_1624's review against another edition
3.0
The book fearures favourite couples from both authors - Jake and Tor from Chris Owen's Bareback and Chance and Tucker from Tory Temple's Firefighter series .
I think the story will have most impact if you've read both of these (I haven't) as there are some references to the past trouble and strife that have got both couples to where they are. Also, an appreciation of how both couples have the more stern and reserved (Chance and Jake) and the exuberant puppies (Tucker and Tor).
Individually, we see the couples getting on with life and interracting with the other pair electronically. Tucker and Tor are like two teenagers and I guess this is where history of the characters would give you best interpretations whereas I found it a bit much.
They do have more RL meet ups as well, the second being very pivotal in the relationship between all 4 men - and this is where the authors stop this story - very mean!! It is setting up book 2 which I guess will be more dramatic than this one in terms of relationship lines. Interesting to see how they do this.
12.9.17 reread : not much to add having read again. It does stop at a pivotal point and I can see why fans of both couples are very divided on how they see this development.
I think the story will have most impact if you've read both of these (I haven't) as there are some references to the past trouble and strife that have got both couples to where they are. Also, an appreciation of how both couples have the more stern and reserved (Chance and Jake) and the exuberant puppies (Tucker and Tor).
Individually, we see the couples getting on with life and interracting with the other pair electronically. Tucker and Tor are like two teenagers and I guess this is where history of the characters would give you best interpretations whereas I found it a bit much.
They do have more RL meet ups as well, the second being very pivotal in the relationship between all 4 men - and this is where the authors stop this story - very mean!! It is setting up book 2 which I guess will be more dramatic than this one in terms of relationship lines. Interesting to see how they do this.
12.9.17 reread : not much to add having read again. It does stop at a pivotal point and I can see why fans of both couples are very divided on how they see this development.
cocktailsandbooks1's review against another edition
3.0
Ok. To be fair, before I start this review I have to say that I wasn't aware that there were four books that I should have read before I read "Never Too Early: The Beginning". While I did notice that two authors wrote this one, I only went by the blurb, thought it sounded pretty good, and picked it up. Turns out that Chris Owen wrote two books called, "Bareback" and "Natural Disaster" about two cowboys, and Tory Temple wrote two called "Flashover" and "Heat", about two firemen. What happens with "Never Too Early: The Beginning" is the two authors combine the four characters.
I actually think this is a great idea. It's something that I've never seen before, and it's an impressive undertaking. I can't imagine what it must be like to write with a partner, and Tory and Chris have done a good job. The story and dialogue flow very nicely. It's actually like listening in on a conversation in a restaurant or at a party. Both couples have a great chemistry. Their love for each other is very relaxed and comfortable. And when it comes to sex? GAH!! Both couples are so good together! Then, when the four of them met at the Kentucky Derby, you feel that the friendship is a natural occurance. It doesn't feel forced or uncomfortable.
All of that being said, I felt that there were some holes in the plot. However, I think it's because I didn't read those four books and not because this one was written poorly. I imagine that, if I'd read the other four books (which I plan on doing) first, I'd have felt that this was perfect. It's obvious that this is the beginning of another series. There will be at least one more book. I don't feel as if I'm giving too much away if I tell you that it ended
on a cliffhanger of sorts. Cliffhangers usually make me angry, but with this story, I only felt a mild frustration because I didn't want the book to end.
I'm going to recommend this book with the provision that you should read the others first. It should all make sense then.
Reviewed by Kenna for Cocktails and Books
I actually think this is a great idea. It's something that I've never seen before, and it's an impressive undertaking. I can't imagine what it must be like to write with a partner, and Tory and Chris have done a good job. The story and dialogue flow very nicely. It's actually like listening in on a conversation in a restaurant or at a party. Both couples have a great chemistry. Their love for each other is very relaxed and comfortable. And when it comes to sex? GAH!! Both couples are so good together! Then, when the four of them met at the Kentucky Derby, you feel that the friendship is a natural occurance. It doesn't feel forced or uncomfortable.
All of that being said, I felt that there were some holes in the plot. However, I think it's because I didn't read those four books and not because this one was written poorly. I imagine that, if I'd read the other four books (which I plan on doing) first, I'd have felt that this was perfect. It's obvious that this is the beginning of another series. There will be at least one more book. I don't feel as if I'm giving too much away if I tell you that it ended
on a cliffhanger of sorts. Cliffhangers usually make me angry, but with this story, I only felt a mild frustration because I didn't want the book to end.
I'm going to recommend this book with the provision that you should read the others first. It should all make sense then.
Reviewed by Kenna for Cocktails and Books
bfdbookblog's review against another edition
4.0
really liked this story and beginning of a great series.
both couple's relationships were steadily established and built slowly. i really liked how solid they each were and how much they loved each other. i love that the angst was low and this was really just a story of establishing relationships.
the writing was good and there was great character development. the ending kind of sneaks up on you leaving you wanting the next book right away.
both couple's relationships were steadily established and built slowly. i really liked how solid they each were and how much they loved each other. i love that the angst was low and this was really just a story of establishing relationships.
the writing was good and there was great character development. the ending kind of sneaks up on you leaving you wanting the next book right away.
knrt_17's review against another edition
4.0
Liked these two couples, talk about prunes was awesome. Needed book to be longer.
lillian_francis's review
I've read a few reviews before coming here to jot down my thoughts. Many people are upset that the HEA that both couples fought for have been discarded. I can see their point and maymay have been equally as vocal had I read either series.
For me though it was a pleasant enough read about two couples on the way to something more. I can see Tucker being the stumbling block because although he obviously has feelings for Tor equally I don't think he'should all that happy to share Chance.
My issue with this book is that it isn't the whole story. Based on the length of this first part I imagine the trilogy could have been condensed into one book.
As it is I'm happy to leave it there for now. My imagination can provide the HEA I crave without hurting anyone's feelings. Plus I hate being manipulated into buying books to finish a story.
For me though it was a pleasant enough read about two couples on the way to something more. I can see Tucker being the stumbling block because although he obviously has feelings for Tor equally I don't think he'should all that happy to share Chance.
My issue with this book is that it isn't the whole story. Based on the length of this first part I imagine the trilogy could have been condensed into one book.
As it is I'm happy to leave it there for now. My imagination can provide the HEA I crave without hurting anyone's feelings. Plus I hate being manipulated into buying books to finish a story.
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