Review: Mine

Mine by Mary Calmes

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Does this book have a sequel? Because I honestly think there are a few chapters missing.
I felt in love with the author after reading [b:Acrobat|13594866|Acrobat|Mary Calmes|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1334035355s/13594866.jpg|19183334]but Mine was less than what I was expecting.
The thing with Mary Calmes writing is that is fast, there is always a lot of information and everything happens at the same time.
Here the fast moving thing was a disadvantage, the whole story got messy.
Landry, one of the main characters, I couldn't relate to him at all. He was too much for me, the bipolar, one moment up, the next down thing got tiring.
After 8 years without seeing his family, they share one breakfast and everything is forgotten and forgiven and we are all having Thanksgiving at Landry's and Trevan's house like nothing happened? Well, I don't think so.
I wish there was more about Trevan, his line of work, his relationship with Conrad and Gabriel, his new role in the betting world...those were really interesting characters.
Overall I enjoy reading it, but I was expecting a lot more.
I will most definitely read more from the author.




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Review: Gambling Men: The Novel

Gambling Men: The Novel by Amy Lane

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Im still smiling at these two.
Very different from what we are used to with Amy Lane, no tears at all.
I lot of laughs and sexy times and sweet intimate times in bed.
Pillow talk has never been so serious, and I love every bit of it.
There is no doubt that you will enjoy this book if you decide to pick it up. Be aware that there are a lot of poker metaphors in it, if you never played pocket...you´ll be lost more than once LOL
The MC´s have been friends, colleagues and business partners for years but never, not once felt the need to talk about their feelings for each other.
Funny how one of them, Jace, has to almost molest the other one, Quent, in the locker room to finally get them to the point where they can´t ignore those feelings anymore.
What comes after that is a great love story.
The domestic side of this story was adorable, Jace´s need to be looked after matches Quent´s almost maternal instincts, the cooking, the sharing...
And the boys during poker night? Those guys are funny.




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Review: The Angel of 13th Street

The Angel of 13th Street by Eden Winters

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I´m out of words, I just love it.
Noah "The Angel" has been working on rescuing lost boys from the street for 10 years. Until one of the boys caught his eye in more ways than one.
Will Noah take that second chance life is giving him and finally let himself fall in love again?
Jeremy is a young boy, who was almost caught in the street life. When the so call Angel comes into his life he knows is not just gratitude what he is feeling, but Noah is scare and the age difference is an obstacle.
One of the secondary stories involves Noah and a former lover, Bill, my heart broke for him. I´m not sure Bill was created to have this effect on readers, but I absolutely hurt for him.
The book has a great pace, things move along nicely.
The author captures those mixed feelings and fears from boys that have been abuse in a way that is real.
There are some minor edit mistakes, but those will not affect the flow of the story.
I already added book 2 to my list, can´t wait to read more of Noah and Jeremy.




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Review: Clear Water

Clear Water by Amy Lane

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Patrick's mind, Patrick's ADHD, Patrick's monologues...everything, every time he opens his mouth is a challenge for Wes.
But I think "Whiskey" is probably the most patient man on the face of earth.
And is exactly what Patrick need to finally stop thinking about himself as a huge fuckup and see that he is worth of Whiskey's love.
THe age difference between them is not an issue, I think is what makes the relationship work. Wes is not only patient but he is more mature and know what need to be done to take care of the one you love. He is so protective of Patrick.
I think my most favourite moment in the whole book was after Wes and Patrick's first night together Patrick going out on deck to thank God for putting Wes in his life. And Wes realizing that he was grateful too.
How sweet is that?
Be ready for a sweet, funny, irrational love story.



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Review: Acrobat

Acrobat by Mary Calmes

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Acrobat was without a doubt one of the best books I read in 2012.
It was like you didn´t know what was going to happen next. A surprise with every turn.
I was talking to a friend the other day and what I said was, there is always something happening. You don’t get pages full of descriptions that lead to nothing more than a pretty picture in your mind.
Nathan is everything you imagine an english professor should be. And still there is this whole other side of his geek, nerdy self that is amazing.
And I don´t think I have enough words to describe Dreo. How complicated and simple at the same time. You don´t need words, Dreo is living example of that. You just need to love and let your family, your loved ones feel it; with every touch, with every moment you worry about them. That´s who Dreo is.




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Review: Rules of Engagement

Rules of Engagement by L.A. Witt

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



There was something missing here. I´m not sure if it was the connection or the love, there was something on an emotional level that was missing.
The writing is good, the story flows, the chemistry between the MCs is great & hot...but it was not enough.
I honestly hope the author is working on a second book, because there are far too many loose ends on Rules of Engagement.



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Review: Bewitched by Bella's Brother

Bewitched by Bella's Brother by Amy Lane

My rating: 3 of 5 stars




Maybe not my favorite from Amy Lane, but a great book anyway.
Honestly you can’t go wrong with her, at least that´s the way I feel.
With Bewitched, we get less angst than what we are used to from the author.
Great MCs, Sebastian is adorable in all his complexity and word vomit.
Asa *sigh* he is so mysterious, quiet and just the perfect opposite for Sebastian outgoing personality. I would have send him to get his hair cut but, other than that, he is a wet dream.
Let´s not forget the kid, Jordan, the reason why I picked up the book in the first place. I was looking for a story with kids in it. I was not disappointed.
Sebastian wants to be young forever, a student going from one University Degree to the other. Not ready to be an adult yet. Or maybe he didn´t find the right person to share his adult life with.
Bella is Sebastian´s best friend and the one that has been with him the longest. She is also Asa´s little sister.
And that is how Sebastian and Bella find themselves moving in with Asa and his little boy Jordan for the summer, after Asa´s traumatic divorce.
What comes next is a journey of self-discovery and not just for Asa who is, according to his own words, a "man virgin"; but for Sebastian too.
Is about finding you place in the world, choosing you family and finally realizing what´s really important in life.




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Review: By Any Other Name

By Any Other Name by Tia Fielding

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



What an amazing book! I'm in love.
I've missed Tia's writing so much, and I've been waiting to get my hands on this book for ages now.
Well, I enjoyed it so much.
The writing was flawless, the MCs where so complex but easy to relate too.
The was she portraits Skye's trauma and recovery, is real, not from one day to the other by magic.
It takes time and you can see all 3 of them struggling.
And not just with Skye's recovery but with their feelings for each other.
You see that the story is heading for a threesome from the very beginning but the development of the story is slow, the author gets to the point where is actually perfect for them to be together because each of them individually are in a place where they can take that next step into the physical part of their relationship.
Their connection and love is strong.
Dru and Thom are just amazing. How they open up their home, life and love to welcome Skye, make him feel safe and loved...beautiful.
The ending, well I just hope she is working on the second book, because if there was one thing that it didnt work for me is that it felt too short!




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