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Book Review: The Darker Side Of Trey Grey – Tara Spears

Posted on September 18, 2014 | Leave a comment
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This book is an unfathomable and almost ominous story recounting the young life of Trey Grey. Sexually abused by his stepfather since he was twelve, Trey has developed an obsessive compulsive disorder and can’t seem to escape his past – now working as a prostitute to support himself while schooling. Heavily burdened by his abusive past, Trey foray into a relationship with Justin – a sweet young man who’s suffering from manic-depressive and anxiety disorder similarly caused by an abuse as a child. Sharing something in common, Trey saw a glimpse of hope of finally moving forward with his life and finding love that will help him escape the darker side of his life.

The book is a stark portrayal of teenage abuse that is quite difficult to swallow because of its gravity. I wasn’t moved to tears by the writing and reading it but it got me awfully mad because I know that these sort of things happens in real life. I loved how the author has offer a lot of “love interest” options for Trey ending it with probably the most suited no matter how unstable the other guy is. I loved that there was no sugar coating in presenting Trey’s flesh gig and ordeal that I could almost feel what’s going in his head.

With an utterly realistic rendition of Trey’s character, this book will take you to that darker side of this young boy’s life and will make you feel hopeful somehow – about things, love, life or just about anything.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Book Review: The Backup Boyfriend (The Boyfriend Chronicles #1) – River Jaymes

Posted on September 17, 2014 | Leave a comment
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The Backup Boyfriend is my first book by River Jaymes and I’m just floored by how good her writing style is. Here she’s got amazing characters delivering amazing lines. I have been bitching for sometime now about one of the MC’s suddenly realizing their sexuality and I think I disregarded the fact that there are people who are truly bisexuals – thus the creation of bisexual characters. Thought I’m not really buying the idea in this book – within the confines of the ideal world woven in the literary world. This is a really good story with interesting, witty and drool worthy characters!

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Book Review: Six Degrees of Lust (By Degrees #1) – Taylor V. Donovan

Posted on September 17, 2014 | Leave a comment
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Now, I’ve to tell you how I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. At first, I was hesitant to give it a go because of its awful book cover but when I started reading it, I can’t seem to stop until I reach its last page. There’s obviously so much about this book having like a gazillion secondary characters which made me almost confused at times. Although sandwiched by tons of supporting characters, I loved that the central characters still have the spotlight for themselves.

Sam’s character can get pretty annoying at times but the funny thing is how he almost always contradicts himself when it comes to Mac that it’s almost adorable. Mac on the other hand is a wet dream personified. I just wished that he’s not such a power bottom for Sam. Oops. LOL

Anyhoo, this is the first book from the “By Degrees” series and yes, the book ain’t finish and sadly – no resolution was concluded with all the amazing characters in it but it was still a very nice read of course. It’s like am appetizer to the main course. Now I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Book Review: Bad Company (Bad in Baltimore #1) – K.A. Mitchell

Posted on September 16, 2014 | Leave a comment
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This is a book that has so much potential but didn’t quite reach it. Kellan Brooks lost everything when his dad threw him out and cut all of his resources. That’s when he found himself in a gay bar proposing to be the boyfriend of Nate Gray – his childhood best friend who hated him for what he did when they were younger. Despite their troubled past, Nate agreed to Kellan’s plan unaware that it will eventually backfired on him the moment he find himself falling inlove for his “straight” best friend.

Now my main problem with the story is the fact that Kellan is/was supposed to be straight and realized that he’s actually not. I mean, that’s BS right? This doesn’t sit well with me at all. But hey, I didn’t mean to awfully take the story so seriously but I just don’t like that fact that I was really annoyed by it.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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Book Review: Faith & Fidelity (Faith, Love, & Devotion #1) – Tere Michaels

Posted on September 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

21454390New York City Vice Detective Evan Cerelli has lost his wife, the only person he ever loved and slept with. He’s trying to get on with his life, build a life for his children. Former Homicide Detective Matt Haight is a ladies’ man, all sex/no commitment. He’s depressed, having a midlife crisis, and not sure where his life is headed.

The two find friendship in the bottom of a shared bottle. When the friendship turns to love, it shakes two straight men to the core and flips their lives inside out. Kids, families, careers that are not gay-friendly — can all the love in the world overcome the obstacles to faith and fidelity? via Goodreads

I totally enjoyed reading this book for a lot of reason. The writing was exemplary and the characters are very, very interesting – unexpected but interesting. I’m not really buying the “suddenly gay” stuff between Evan and Matt but I’m a firm believer that you cannot choose who you love. Really. Harhar.

I loved how realistic the sex scenes were written as well as the issue with Evan’s in-laws. I’m glad that Tere Michaels didn’t go that way trying to make a fairy tale ending. I thought the ending was just perfect as it is.

This was a rather relaxing and feel good book that will make you smile wistfully and believe in love and second chances.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Book Review: Shattered Glass – Dani Alexander

Posted on September 15, 2014 | Leave a comment
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First, can I just say that the title for each chapter were a bit anti-climactic. I thought the writing was really good and the dialogues are spot on. On the downside, Austin’s interesting character does not seem to fit in at all in the story. His lines were genius and were very funny but somehow it felt forced because of the book’s premise.

The “I found out I was gay at 26” didn’t really sit well with me. The Jessie connection with Iss was a bit forced If I may say so. The overprotective nature of Peter was almost a disorder. I’ve also noticed how there’s too many things happening in the story that were rather unnecessary. Overall, it was an a-ok read. A bit slow-paced with uninteresting characters aside from Austin but like what I’ve said, it’s still pretty decent for a book with a very ambitious plot.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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Review: St. Nacho’s (St. Nacho’s #1) – Z.A. Maxfield

Posted on September 14, 2014 | Leave a comment
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Reading this book was like watching The Hurt Locker, it was told through Cooper’s perspective – an ex-Juilliard student who’s trying to escape his past that led him to St.Nacho’s – a popular gay bar in California. There, he met Shawn, the beautiful deaf bus boy who showed him something that renewed his belief in love and forgiveness. But his past came gnawing at him that took him back to where all the dark demons of his life started.

The book was painfully slow-paced and the tone of the narration was too depressing – as in all throughout the book! This is my third book by Maxfield and the writing was totally different from the first two books I’ve read from her. This first book from the St.Nacho’s series felt a bit too detached in comparison.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

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Book Review: Drawn Together – Z.A. Maxfield

Posted on September 14, 2014 | Leave a comment
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This one has the characters pattern comparable to “Crossing Borders” and the sudden realization of one’s sexuality. I thought the MC’s here are interesting enough that made me go on with the story. I also believe that Ms.Maxfield have this fetish on long-haired, frail beautiful boys and they’s actually pretty hot so bonus points for the author! LOL

The latter part was a bit slow-paced that it almost tested my patience but I went through it just to see how Yamane and Rory will end up (I keep wondering what Rory’s real name is)

Overall, the book has got some loopholes but the author was able to maintain the smooth sequencing of the story.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Book Review: Crossing Borders – Z.A. Maxfield

Posted on September 13, 2014 | Leave a comment
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Crossing Borders is a pleasantly written story that centers on Tristan coming to terms with his sexuality and his unexpected journey to love with Police officer Michael Truax. Like what I’ve mentioned, this was a very pleasant book with a very fluid story and realistic dialogues. Although the ending was a bit weak, the simplicity of the story was rather nice that made the book a very good read altogether.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Book Review: Daylight Again (Hell or High Water #3) – S.E. Jakes

Posted on September 13, 2014 | Leave a comment
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In Daylight Again, more ghosts from Prophet’s past are presenting themselves to be dealt with. This time, it is with the help of his lover Tom Bodreaux. Together, along with Prophet’s old NAVY SEAL team and another mercenary who’s been following him for years, they are to face more adversaries to finally heal some wounds and discover more secrets that will either make or break Tom and Prophet’s relationship and the people around them.

Written in similar fashion as the second book, this one has considerably increased the thrill factor of the series. Each character were introduced well and it’s not as slow-paced as the first book. One thing I disliked about it though is the confusing sequencing every now and then.  The editing kinda throws you off at some point. Overall though, I thought the series is getting better. I’m actually excited to read the follow up fourth book and yes, I’ll stop comparing it to the Cut and Run series J

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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