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Winnie Takes Paris by Lane Hayes
3.5
3.5 stars
Nice story of two complete opposite men who fall in love.
Winnie is a sunshine, fabulous, easygoing and young while professor Alistair is oblivious, distracted and completely immersed in his own work.
Winnie accepts a temporary job from his best friend's Raine (Falling for Raine) as the professor's assistant during a conference in Paris: i order to lessen the professor's stress due to his constant working, he drags him all over the city and the countryside, spending time together and getting to know each other.
I liked how their story evolved, it was lovely to see Alistair enjoys different things and having fun with Winnie.
What prevented me from giving a higher rate:
Too many facts about Ancient Egypt and about Paris.
Alistair being too much of a pushover with Colin and Gerard. who took advantage of him for years.
Unnecessary drama towards the end.
I liked both MCs and there were a lot of funny situations that I liked, but the story left me unsure about Winnie and Alistair being right for each other.
I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review.
Nice story of two complete opposite men who fall in love.
Winnie is a sunshine, fabulous, easygoing and young while professor Alistair is oblivious, distracted and completely immersed in his own work.
Winnie accepts a temporary job from his best friend's Raine (Falling for Raine) as the professor's assistant during a conference in Paris: i order to lessen the professor's stress due to his constant working, he drags him all over the city and the countryside, spending time together and getting to know each other.
I liked how their story evolved, it was lovely to see Alistair enjoys different things and having fun with Winnie.
What prevented me from giving a higher rate:
Too many facts about Ancient Egypt and about Paris.
Alistair being too much of a pushover with Colin and Gerard. who took advantage of him for years.
Unnecessary drama towards the end.
I liked both MCs and there were a lot of funny situations that I liked, but the story left me unsure about Winnie and Alistair being right for each other.
I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review.
More Than Enough by Sloane Kennedy
5.0
5 stars
Jett and Sawyer's story is a beautiful addition to this series. There's a lot to unpack here, between Jett's disabilty that made him angry and bitter with everyone, and Sawyer's past that haunts him and prevents him from living his life freely.
Their love is special and the book is full of a lot of emotional, painful, tender moments. Their HEA is very hard-fought but also so very beautiful.
I'm very fond of this found family (Newt is my favourite), I hope to read Theo's story soon.
Jett and Sawyer's story is a beautiful addition to this series. There's a lot to unpack here, between Jett's disabilty that made him angry and bitter with everyone, and Sawyer's past that haunts him and prevents him from living his life freely.
Their love is special and the book is full of a lot of emotional, painful, tender moments. Their HEA is very hard-fought but also so very beautiful.
I'm very fond of this found family (Newt is my favourite), I hope to read Theo's story soon.
The Truth Within by Sloane Kennedy
4.0
4 stars
I think this was the most frustrating story of the series.
Cam is amazing, there are no other words for him, especially when the author let us know what happened to him in the past, how he was accused of something awful and then betrayed by his partner. And after all that, he's still very much ready to help Riley without caring about his own career.
I had a little trouble connecting with Ford: he's such a precious soul, but the fact that he constantly put his toxic and abusive family over the love Cam was giving him was hard to read. There were a couple of moments I thought it would have been better for Cam if he gave up on Ford and find something worthy of his love and dedication.
Walter's story was painful and sweet and I was so happy for his HEA.
I recently reread this book and I updated my review.
I think this was the most frustrating story of the series.
Cam is amazing, there are no other words for him, especially when the author let us know what happened to him in the past, how he was accused of something awful and then betrayed by his partner. And after all that, he's still very much ready to help Riley without caring about his own career.
I had a little trouble connecting with Ford: he's such a precious soul, but the fact that he constantly put his toxic and abusive family over the love Cam was giving him was hard to read. There were a couple of moments I thought it would have been better for Cam if he gave up on Ford and find something worthy of his love and dedication.
Walter's story was painful and sweet and I was so happy for his HEA.
I recently reread this book and I updated my review.
Sanctuary Found by Sloane Kennedy
5.0
5 stars
Maddox and Isaac stole my heart, their story is so beautiful and I loved every second of it.
Newt helped, of course: he's a sweetheart and he's a brigth presence through the whole series.
Isaac's past is painful (and some of his memories could trigger the reader), he's been hurt is so many ways; Maddox is the "protector" but I loved how the author made him fragile too, they both need each other to heal and be happy.
The sex scenes are very steamy but also sweet and romantic and they also show the deep trust they feel for each other.
One thing I particurarly appreciated was how Dallas and Maddox mended all the wounds of their past and rebuilt their relationship.
A really wonderful story.
I recently reread this book and I updated my review.
Maddox and Isaac stole my heart, their story is so beautiful and I loved every second of it.
Newt helped, of course: he's a sweetheart and he's a brigth presence through the whole series.
Isaac's past is painful (and some of his memories could trigger the reader), he's been hurt is so many ways; Maddox is the "protector" but I loved how the author made him fragile too, they both need each other to heal and be happy.
The sex scenes are very steamy but also sweet and romantic and they also show the deep trust they feel for each other.
One thing I particurarly appreciated was how Dallas and Maddox mended all the wounds of their past and rebuilt their relationship.
A really wonderful story.
I recently reread this book and I updated my review.
Locked In Silence by Sloane Kennedy
5.0
5 stars
I'm currently rereading this series because it's awesome.
Nolan and Dallas had very heartbreaking and painful experiences, they both weren't "heard" by people who were supposted to love them and they were hurt by members of their family (Dallas' brother Maddox said very hurtful things to him and Nolan wasn't loved and cherished by his parents).
The whole story is full of heartbreaking moments, the most emotional one is their recollection about memories of their past together ("I was dying inside")
Luckily this is also a story of healing, passion, love, reunion and forgiveness, it's very beautiful and I strongly recommend this book and all the other of the series.
I recently reread this book and I updated my review.
I'm currently rereading this series because it's awesome.
Nolan and Dallas had very heartbreaking and painful experiences, they both weren't "heard" by people who were supposted to love them and they were hurt by members of their family (Dallas' brother Maddox said very hurtful things to him and Nolan wasn't loved and cherished by his parents).
The whole story is full of heartbreaking moments, the most emotional one is their recollection about memories of their past together ("I was dying inside")
Luckily this is also a story of healing, passion, love, reunion and forgiveness, it's very beautiful and I strongly recommend this book and all the other of the series.
I recently reread this book and I updated my review.
Simply Curious: Straight to Gay First Time MM by Archie Finch
4.0
4 stars
Best friends to lovers with bisexual awakening and a demi MC. Too bad for the end, I don't know if it could possibly be considered a HFN. I definitely need more!
Best friends to lovers with bisexual awakening and a demi MC. Too bad for the end, I don't know if it could possibly be considered a HFN. I definitely need more!
Accidentally Rimmed by my Best Friend by Archie Finch
4.0
4 stars
This short novella is basically one scene where the misunderstanding between the MCs was hilariously hot: they discovered a lot about each other with that massage.
Too bad is very very short!
This short novella is basically one scene where the misunderstanding between the MCs was hilariously hot: they discovered a lot about each other with that massage.
Too bad is very very short!
Wedding Favors by Josh Lanyon
4.0
4 stars
A little longer than the first and it still disappointed me because this story had so much potential: Graham asked Wyatt to marry him and he said yes. Then, just the week before the wedding, Wyatt gets cold feet and cancels everything. He doesn't know why, he still loves Graham very much but he feels overwhelmed.
I really really would have loved a whole book about this two because the grief about Jace's loss and Wyatt's insecurities cannot be handled in 50 pages total. Plus, I really like both of them.
A little longer than the first and it still disappointed me because this story had so much potential: Graham asked Wyatt to marry him and he said yes. Then, just the week before the wedding, Wyatt gets cold feet and cancels everything. He doesn't know why, he still loves Graham very much but he feels overwhelmed.
I really really would have loved a whole book about this two because the grief about Jace's loss and Wyatt's insecurities cannot be handled in 50 pages total. Plus, I really like both of them.
Lost in Someone by JJ Harper
3.5
3.5 stars
I was waiting for this book since I met the MCs in Life After Love.
Brodie is Merrick's best friend and he helped him during the rough times after Merrick's husband, Josh, died just when their daughter was born.
Ivan is Drew's best friend and he had a fallout of their friendship when Drew fell in love with Merrick. I didn't like him very much in the first book, he seemed childish. But after having his pov about his friction with Drew, I reevaluated him.
Ivan and Brodie aren't aware of their connection through their mutual friends: they meet in a gay club and have an instant hot intense chemistry.
Brodie has never been with a man in his life, but he feel a strong pull towards Ivan and they have sex that night. The day after, Brodie is scared by the intensity of what happened and left.
While some readers could find their connection too instant, I actually liked it and I loved that they pick up right where they left.
They're scared, of course, but they live their truth authentically and I really like that were always able to communictae with each other and that there wasn't any miscommunication. I also loved how Brodie never hesitate to tak Milo in.
So, wat didn't work for me?
Kate: she has a huge role in this story but she was never "allowed" to talk. The MCs and the side characters keep blaming her and bashing her for what she did. But how many women find themselves in need to leave their children? We don't know why she did it until almost at the end, but that didn't prevent the shame. She's pictured as a supervillain, but we never get to hear her reasons.
Emma: unnecessary drama
Merrick: I loved him in his own book, but I really had a hard time here. He's so judgemental, he always question Brodie's motives, he's meddling and self-righteous.
I found the dynamic Ivan/Brody-Drew/Merrick handled very poorly, they don't seem to be best friends anymore, there's always some kind of conflict brewing.
I'm glad we get to see Trent again because I wanted more of him, I hope he will be the MC of the next book.
I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review.
I was waiting for this book since I met the MCs in Life After Love.
Brodie is Merrick's best friend and he helped him during the rough times after Merrick's husband, Josh, died just when their daughter was born.
Ivan is Drew's best friend and he had a fallout of their friendship when Drew fell in love with Merrick. I didn't like him very much in the first book, he seemed childish. But after having his pov about his friction with Drew, I reevaluated him.
Ivan and Brodie aren't aware of their connection through their mutual friends: they meet in a gay club and have an instant hot intense chemistry.
Brodie has never been with a man in his life, but he feel a strong pull towards Ivan and they have sex that night. The day after, Brodie is scared by the intensity of what happened and left.
While some readers could find their connection too instant, I actually liked it and I loved that they pick up right where they left.
They're scared, of course, but they live their truth authentically and I really like that were always able to communictae with each other and that there wasn't any miscommunication. I also loved how Brodie never hesitate to tak Milo in.
So, wat didn't work for me?
Kate: she has a huge role in this story but she was never "allowed" to talk. The MCs and the side characters keep blaming her and bashing her for what she did. But how many women find themselves in need to leave their children? We don't know why she did it until almost at the end, but that didn't prevent the shame. She's pictured as a supervillain, but we never get to hear her reasons.
Emma: unnecessary drama
Merrick: I loved him in his own book, but I really had a hard time here. He's so judgemental, he always question Brodie's motives, he's meddling and self-righteous.
I found the dynamic Ivan/Brody-Drew/Merrick handled very poorly, they don't seem to be best friends anymore, there's always some kind of conflict brewing.
I'm glad we get to see Trent again because I wanted more of him, I hope he will be the MC of the next book.
I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review.
Tattooed Soul by Elamy Pride
4.5
4.5 stars
Carter is a wonderful character: honest, spontaneous, funny, easygoing, talented and also a very good friend. He and Roman are soulmate at first sight and, despite it's not clear how such thing works, they really are soulmates.
Carter could appear as superficial because he's got no filter, but actually he fully accepted Roman without judging him, not even once. He didn't push him to talk about what happened to him, he just provided a safe place and a lot of love. Roman could only surrender to that hurricane who hit him right in the chest.
Roman's story is painful and frustrating, knowing that he cut ties to protect his baby brother was devastating but it also shows how much he loves his family. And I was so glad he had his mom and brother's support.
I also adored his decision to volunteer: Roman is such a good guy, he was more worried about ths young boys than about himself.
What prevented me from giving 5 full stars:
About Roman's trial, it semed unlikely that no one asked for phone records (it would have been clear that he was always the "victim" who contacted him first) and the age of the eye witness should have raised more questions.
All the side characters were great and I really really liked Eric.
I hope he will be the MC of the authors' next book, Lawful.
It's not necessary to have read the previous books before reading this one, but I think it would be better in order to understand the characters' dynamics and relationships. Moreover, this story's timeline interwines with Tattooed Mind.
I received an ARC from the authors and this is my honest review
Carter is a wonderful character: honest, spontaneous, funny, easygoing, talented and also a very good friend. He and Roman are soulmate at first sight and, despite it's not clear how such thing works, they really are soulmates.
Carter could appear as superficial because he's got no filter, but actually he fully accepted Roman without judging him, not even once. He didn't push him to talk about what happened to him, he just provided a safe place and a lot of love. Roman could only surrender to that hurricane who hit him right in the chest.
Roman's story is painful and frustrating, knowing that he cut ties to protect his baby brother was devastating but it also shows how much he loves his family. And I was so glad he had his mom and brother's support.
I also adored his decision to volunteer: Roman is such a good guy, he was more worried about ths young boys than about himself.
What prevented me from giving 5 full stars:
About Roman's trial, it semed unlikely that no one asked for phone records (it would have been clear that he was always the "victim" who contacted him first) and the age of the eye witness should have raised more questions.
All the side characters were great and I really really liked Eric.
I hope he will be the MC of the authors' next book, Lawful.
It's not necessary to have read the previous books before reading this one, but I think it would be better in order to understand the characters' dynamics and relationships. Moreover, this story's timeline interwines with Tattooed Mind.
I received an ARC from the authors and this is my honest review