4.75 stars. Well this was completely unexpected. Utterly flawed me. I thought it would be basically a re-telling of the story from the first book in t4.75 stars. Well this was completely unexpected. Utterly flawed me. I thought it would be basically a re-telling of the story from the first book in the duet, “Unrequited”, but from West’s perspective. Wasn’t I wrong!
This really is a book for anyone who’s experienced unrequited love. Especially the type that has gone for years. And if you have (ahem… yes I’m talkinThis really is a book for anyone who’s experienced unrequited love. Especially the type that has gone for years. And if you have (ahem… yes I’m talking from personal experience…), this is the book for you.
Phobia brings together 12 authors, both MM and MF romance, with many authors you’ve probably heard of, and others that you’ll want to4.5 stars overall
Phobia brings together 12 authors, both MM and MF romance, with many authors you’ve probably heard of, and others that you’ll want to seek out their other books. My 5 fave stories (all MM) were:
You probably haven’t heard of S.M.Landon. Stef is a new author, with this only being her 2nd book. It’s a gamble trying a new author, but if 4.5 stars
You probably haven’t heard of S.M.Landon. Stef is a new author, with this only being her 2nd book. It’s a gamble trying a new author, but if you want to FEEEEEL, you need to read this book. Stef has this incredible capacity to make you burn with emotion - heartache, rage, frustration, happiness, & deep love. The writing hooks your heart…
4.25 stars Love me a poly book, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Sexy, sweet best friends who find Trouble (that’s his name AND his nature), with lots 4.25 stars Love me a poly book, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Sexy, sweet best friends who find Trouble (that’s his name AND his nature), with lots of sexy times ensuing. I like how the relationship between the three of them developed in a sweet & sensitive way. Extra points for a hot AF DP scene…...more
One of the most comprehensive and fulfilling epilogues/novellas after the end of the duology “This Will Hurt 1 & 2”. You really get to see a truly satOne of the most comprehensive and fulfilling epilogues/novellas after the end of the duology “This Will Hurt 1 & 2”. You really get to see a truly satisfying HEA, with lots of future details. Sometimes, books focus too heavily on the angst & drama around a couple getting together, and you only get a brief glimpse of them being happy together. We wonder whether, in the long term, they would make it. In this, we get the opportunity to see Jake & Roe thrive together, achieve success together, blend their families together seamlessly, and start to grow old together. I couldn’t have wished for more. Seeing them enjoy the quiet moments as a couple, and truly as soulmates, after all the angst they went through when it seemed like they’d never be together… it’s just simply perfection.
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Oh boy, there has never been a more appropriate title, because this hurt like a MF. I’ve sobbed my eyes out for half an hour since finishing this. WatOh boy, there has never been a more appropriate title, because this hurt like a MF. I’ve sobbed my eyes out for half an hour since finishing this. Watching the development over years of an intense, intimate friendship between Jake & Roe makes you fall in love with these guys, and you become especially invested in them being together after a bisexual awakening for both of them.
We get hints early on that Roe’s feelings for Jake are deeper than friends (the book is entirely written in first person from Jake’s perspective), but Jake struggles with religious indoctrination & internalised homophobia. Content warnings here - the internal dialogue, flashbacks & anxiety related to these are painful to read. Roe is aware of this, and tries to help Jake heal, but Jake isn’t mentally ready to do this. The blurring of the line between friendship & romantic connection becomes more pronounced the longer the boys are together, initiated by both of them at different times, but they value their friendship so much that both are scared to question it. Which leads to the awfully sad ending. So there’s no HEA, but there is another book THANK GOD.
The relationship is written on the background of their careers, as joint travel & food documentarians & podcasters, and this is both fascinating & hilarious. They travel the world together, and while this is captivating, it’s the quiet, intimate moments of them sharing their lives that really pulls you in. You become so very invested in seeing these two together as true partners, when they have everything else they need with each other apart from mutual romantic love. That HEA that they both deserve.
And for those who don’t like cheating, no matter how much you know these two should be together, you might want to skip this…
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4.75 stars. This beautiful, emotional story hit all the right notes for me, and I read it in one sitting. Friends-to-lovers is one of my favourite tro4.75 stars. This beautiful, emotional story hit all the right notes for me, and I read it in one sitting. Friends-to-lovers is one of my favourite tropes, and Sutton & Jasper’s connection was so powerful that it deeply affected me.
Two firefighters, best friends, one needs money so goes into porn, convinces the other to join him. Neither know that they lust after each other. “WorTwo firefighters, best friends, one needs money so goes into porn, convinces the other to join him. Neither know that they lust after each other. “Working” together producing porn makes each realise their attraction. Feelings get involved at the end.
This is unquestionably smutty, erotic fiction. The author is obviously male, as the language of anatomy is “meat” & “beer can” & “drilling”….you get the idea. But it’s so VERY hot (appropriately) & explicit & they’re vers which there just isn’t enough of.
So…. AHEM… I’ve read it a few times. I don’t read it for the spectacular writing or the enticing plot lines… and neither will you....more
Phew, lots of heat & dirty talk, initially MM then MMMM scene that’s super hot. God & Day are detectives, partners, and God isn’t initially gay but rePhew, lots of heat & dirty talk, initially MM then MMMM scene that’s super hot. God & Day are detectives, partners, and God isn’t initially gay but realises he loves Day. Homophobe (Ro) in the police department with them realises he’s gay, then he & his partner Johnson join them for a foursome. Phew. It’s a keeper......more
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