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3.25 AVERAGE
I liked this story, it wasn't quite what I was expecting, being, to my mind, aimed at a younger audience, yet incredibly explicit. But it had a strong storyline, very likeable MCs, and the beginning of a beautiful relationship. There is an element of learning to accept themselves for both of the main characters in this book, and for the people around them; they have somewhat strained family relationships, with lack of communication leading to long lasting misunderstandings, but little bit of angst keeps you turning the pages, keeps you wanting to know more about this couple.
This is a well written story, sweetly romantic, and incredibly steamy at times. There is a definite happy for now for Kyle and Micah.......I liked them enough to want to see their happy ever after.
Reviewed for divinemagazine.biz
I really liked this one. Liked the characters, maturity and honesty. Just a really good read.
5 Hearts
Let me just start off my saying reading has been rough for me for almost a year. I love reading, I am a reader and a hopeless romantic but reading and me weren’t getting along. I honestly thought that I lost my love for it but I was determined to find my mojo again. This book, in a time where I couldn’t read… I read it in a day.
Yeah.
Now, I will confess to being a big fan of this author’s work and her Sunshine and Happiness series is one of my favorites. Add in the fact that this would be a favorite trope of mine with the jock and the smart boy and then add in the angst of a closeted athlete… I was sold before I even opened the book.
But then I opened it and met Kyle.
Where do I begin with Kyle? I loved him for so many reasons; his athleticism, his dedication to the sport, training and nutrition needed to be a top basketball player at Harrison University, his faithfulness to his team and to his father. Kyle is the epitome of the all American Jock but he’s hiding something. When his roommate Jason Keller has to move out of the dorm and leave college because his girlfriend is pregnant, he suggests Kyle room with Micah, the team’s trainer assistant. Kyle knows Micah is gay and has a boyfriend but is worried Micah could catch on to Kyle’s heavily guarded secret. Also, Kyle thinks Micah is cute so…
Micah just needs the heck out of his living situation that includes his ex and his new boyfriend. Leaving a crappy relationship and being able to nail all his classes as well as holding down two jobs makes for one busy Pre-Med Micah. So when his phone lights up with a call from well-known basketball player who is totally eye candy and offering a place to live, Micah can’t refuse.
I adored these two together. This is totally a romance but it’s also a tale of two young men finding themselves and coming to terms with their fears and wants. Both boys have baggage and both boys need to learn how to trust and let go. For Kyle, it’s trusting his sexuality and that coming out will be okay and for Micah, it’s trusting his feelings and that love won’t always hurt him. They are perfect for one another and their chemistry burns the pages from day one. But while the chemistry is hot and the UST is insane, this truly is a slow burn romance letting the boys become friends and find their way to one another through friendship. Had they not been such good friends, things would have gone a completely different way with the whole Kyle scrubs deal. Just saying.
Goodness but this was so sweet to read. The way the young men realize that what they thought was the end all be all of their existence pales in comparison to what it means to truly love and be a partner to someone. Even though Kyle is closeted through most of the book and their relationship is kept secret, I liked that it was Kyle that had the biggest issue with it and that Micah was there for him without resentment or reservation. Sure, they both had moments where they wanted to be out and affectionate in public but the respect they had for one another was beautiful to witness.
There is a good amount of sex in this and the way it’s all explored made for a hot read. You can’t have intimacy without trust and you can’t have mind blowing sex without respect and Kyle and Micah had loads of it while they learned each other’s bodies. I am so on board with what Kyle loves having Micah do and I think Micah may be one of the best at it I’ve ever read.
It seems I have not lost my ability to ramble so I am going to wrap this up.
This was a college aged sports romance that gives just enough sports to know how important it is to Kyle but really delivers on the romance between two friends who turn into lovers… this was so good.
Let me just start off my saying reading has been rough for me for almost a year. I love reading, I am a reader and a hopeless romantic but reading and me weren’t getting along. I honestly thought that I lost my love for it but I was determined to find my mojo again. This book, in a time where I couldn’t read… I read it in a day.
Yeah.
Now, I will confess to being a big fan of this author’s work and her Sunshine and Happiness series is one of my favorites. Add in the fact that this would be a favorite trope of mine with the jock and the smart boy and then add in the angst of a closeted athlete… I was sold before I even opened the book.
But then I opened it and met Kyle.
The hardest part of my life was letting go of what “normal” is.
Where do I begin with Kyle? I loved him for so many reasons; his athleticism, his dedication to the sport, training and nutrition needed to be a top basketball player at Harrison University, his faithfulness to his team and to his father. Kyle is the epitome of the all American Jock but he’s hiding something. When his roommate Jason Keller has to move out of the dorm and leave college because his girlfriend is pregnant, he suggests Kyle room with Micah, the team’s trainer assistant. Kyle knows Micah is gay and has a boyfriend but is worried Micah could catch on to Kyle’s heavily guarded secret. Also, Kyle thinks Micah is cute so…
Micah just needs the heck out of his living situation that includes his ex and his new boyfriend. Leaving a crappy relationship and being able to nail all his classes as well as holding down two jobs makes for one busy Pre-Med Micah. So when his phone lights up with a call from well-known basketball player who is totally eye candy and offering a place to live, Micah can’t refuse.
I adored these two together. This is totally a romance but it’s also a tale of two young men finding themselves and coming to terms with their fears and wants. Both boys have baggage and both boys need to learn how to trust and let go. For Kyle, it’s trusting his sexuality and that coming out will be okay and for Micah, it’s trusting his feelings and that love won’t always hurt him. They are perfect for one another and their chemistry burns the pages from day one. But while the chemistry is hot and the UST is insane, this truly is a slow burn romance letting the boys become friends and find their way to one another through friendship. Had they not been such good friends, things would have gone a completely different way with the whole Kyle scrubs deal. Just saying.
How many times had I watched him in silence, wanting him? And now I could reach for him and it was real. But I cautioned myself. It was also temporary.
Goodness but this was so sweet to read. The way the young men realize that what they thought was the end all be all of their existence pales in comparison to what it means to truly love and be a partner to someone. Even though Kyle is closeted through most of the book and their relationship is kept secret, I liked that it was Kyle that had the biggest issue with it and that Micah was there for him without resentment or reservation. Sure, they both had moments where they wanted to be out and affectionate in public but the respect they had for one another was beautiful to witness.
There is a good amount of sex in this and the way it’s all explored made for a hot read. You can’t have intimacy without trust and you can’t have mind blowing sex without respect and Kyle and Micah had loads of it while they learned each other’s bodies. I am so on board with what Kyle loves having Micah do and I think Micah may be one of the best at it I’ve ever read.
It seems I have not lost my ability to ramble so I am going to wrap this up.
This was a college aged sports romance that gives just enough sports to know how important it is to Kyle but really delivers on the romance between two friends who turn into lovers… this was so good.
This was such a sweet sports romance. Kyle and Micah start off with such a great roommate/friends relationship. Watching it develop into more was heartwarming.
I really liked how both characters had moments of vulnerability and moments of being the strong one. It wasn't one sided. It was a true partnership.
I found both characters to be super likeable. Kyle is shy and a bit more reserved. Micah is more secure in who he is but also a little broken and tentative. I would have liked a bit more dialog and a little less inner monologue, but I still thought this was a fun, steamy and overall enjoyable read.
I also really enjoyed how it ended. A little quick, but still interesting. Not every problem had a perfectly happy conclusion, but because of that it felt more real.
I thought this was a well done MM college romance.
I really liked how both characters had moments of vulnerability and moments of being the strong one. It wasn't one sided. It was a true partnership.
I found both characters to be super likeable. Kyle is shy and a bit more reserved. Micah is more secure in who he is but also a little broken and tentative. I would have liked a bit more dialog and a little less inner monologue, but I still thought this was a fun, steamy and overall enjoyable read.
I also really enjoyed how it ended. A little quick, but still interesting. Not every problem had a perfectly happy conclusion, but because of that it felt more real.
I thought this was a well done MM college romance.
this was good. omg, so much support from each other. i love how both of them helps the other to loosen up (not in thaaaat sense), it was so satisfying to see them let go of their strict self.
the epilogue was abit, abrupt. and no future scenes, like whaaaat i need more of them please??
i'm still mad at the team's reaction though?!
ps i love the dad, it was kinda an emotional scene at the end (well for me).
the epilogue was abit, abrupt. and no future scenes, like whaaaat i need more of them please??
i'm still mad at the team's reaction though?!
ps i love the dad, it was kinda an emotional scene at the end (well for me).
This is a sweet m/m love story.
Kyle is a closeted basketball player and when he gets an openly gay cuter new roommate Micah he can’t seem to figure out why he’s still in the closet. Especially when all he wants to do is spend time with Micah. Micah doesn’t want to fall for Kyle but he can’t seem to stop himself and will do anything for him. This is a great love story with a cute happy ending.
Kyle is a closeted basketball player and when he gets an openly gay cuter new roommate Micah he can’t seem to figure out why he’s still in the closet. Especially when all he wants to do is spend time with Micah. Micah doesn’t want to fall for Kyle but he can’t seem to stop himself and will do anything for him. This is a great love story with a cute happy ending.
~ 3.5 Stars ~
This book had quite a bit of a slower pace than I am used to from Skylar M. Cates, and it made it a little bit of a chore for me to get into, to be honest. It doesn’t mean I didn’t ultimately enjoy the book, it just took me a little more time to appreciate and become involved in everything. This wasn’t one of those stories that will grab hold of you from the beginning and won’t let go. Instead, it was one of those that sneaks up on you and slowly, little by little, grabs a wee bit more of your attention until you find yourself immersed and not sure when it happened.
I think the reason it took me longer to become invested was there was a lot of page time with internal dialogue, but without much else to move the plot forward in the beginning. I tend to enjoy first person narrative, as I am all for getting to know the inner workings of my characters—and I really got to know the inner workings of Kyle and Micah—but only when it occurs while there is progression in other plot points, or there is enough conversation breaking up the internal dialogue and keeping the story moving forward. In this case, those plot points were slow in appearing and took a while to start moving, and the dialogue with other characters felt minimal. Especially Kyle’s POV, as he is the shyer of the two and quite a bit more of an introvert when it comes to communication.
At some point the pace picked up a bit, and Kyle and Micah’s relationship started to develop at a quicker pace, with external concerns becoming more present, and that is when I found myself absorbed. Once the two finally started acting on the mutual attraction, things get hot and heavy. Readers who enjoy steamy scenes will not be disappointed; just be patient to get to them, because their relationship is as slow-burn as the pacing.
The external conflicts felt realistic, and I appreciated the genuine way everything was approached. There were a couple times where secondary characters’ actions and reactions surprised me, and I found it to be part of the reason I appreciated the story more. I was happy to see I had been proven wrong in some cases, and, in the case of Kyle, sad that the cookie crumbled the way it did in some areas. But it was real. It reflected a truth in life that although Micah and Kyle eventually get their HEA, not everything gets wrapped up in a pretty bow.
Interestingly, there were some areas which I thought would be more explored towards the end. In fact, I would almost say it felt a little unfinished. But, unfinished in a purposely done way. I expected an epilogue which would wrap it all up and deliver everything completed, but it wasn’t there, and as I think on it, that actually makes sense. No, not everything is wrapped up nicely, not every choice is made, because Micah and Kyle’s story is just beginning. There are a lot of paths these two could take, but the reader is left with a sense they will choose their paths together, and that to me is a true HEA.
Though slow to grab my attention, with likable and realistic characters facing relatable problems (except for the whole possible future NBA star thing), Micah and Kyle crept up on me. My patience in sticking through the slower start paid off and left me with a smile on my face.
Reviewed by Lindsey for The Novel Approach
This book had quite a bit of a slower pace than I am used to from Skylar M. Cates, and it made it a little bit of a chore for me to get into, to be honest. It doesn’t mean I didn’t ultimately enjoy the book, it just took me a little more time to appreciate and become involved in everything. This wasn’t one of those stories that will grab hold of you from the beginning and won’t let go. Instead, it was one of those that sneaks up on you and slowly, little by little, grabs a wee bit more of your attention until you find yourself immersed and not sure when it happened.
I think the reason it took me longer to become invested was there was a lot of page time with internal dialogue, but without much else to move the plot forward in the beginning. I tend to enjoy first person narrative, as I am all for getting to know the inner workings of my characters—and I really got to know the inner workings of Kyle and Micah—but only when it occurs while there is progression in other plot points, or there is enough conversation breaking up the internal dialogue and keeping the story moving forward. In this case, those plot points were slow in appearing and took a while to start moving, and the dialogue with other characters felt minimal. Especially Kyle’s POV, as he is the shyer of the two and quite a bit more of an introvert when it comes to communication.
At some point the pace picked up a bit, and Kyle and Micah’s relationship started to develop at a quicker pace, with external concerns becoming more present, and that is when I found myself absorbed. Once the two finally started acting on the mutual attraction, things get hot and heavy. Readers who enjoy steamy scenes will not be disappointed; just be patient to get to them, because their relationship is as slow-burn as the pacing.
The external conflicts felt realistic, and I appreciated the genuine way everything was approached. There were a couple times where secondary characters’ actions and reactions surprised me, and I found it to be part of the reason I appreciated the story more. I was happy to see I had been proven wrong in some cases, and, in the case of Kyle, sad that the cookie crumbled the way it did in some areas. But it was real. It reflected a truth in life that although Micah and Kyle eventually get their HEA, not everything gets wrapped up in a pretty bow.
Interestingly, there were some areas which I thought would be more explored towards the end. In fact, I would almost say it felt a little unfinished. But, unfinished in a purposely done way. I expected an epilogue which would wrap it all up and deliver everything completed, but it wasn’t there, and as I think on it, that actually makes sense. No, not everything is wrapped up nicely, not every choice is made, because Micah and Kyle’s story is just beginning. There are a lot of paths these two could take, but the reader is left with a sense they will choose their paths together, and that to me is a true HEA.
Though slow to grab my attention, with likable and realistic characters facing relatable problems (except for the whole possible future NBA star thing), Micah and Kyle crept up on me. My patience in sticking through the slower start paid off and left me with a smile on my face.
Reviewed by Lindsey for The Novel Approach
3.75 stars
Enjoyable afternoons read.
I love sport themed books and this one worked for me because of the time taken to get to know the two guys. they spent time becoming friends and even once they got together things still progressed slowly.
Micah was a good character, I like that while he taught Kyle to be who he was openly, he also learnt to let go a bit and open himself up at the same time. I did feel for him that his course was forfeited, it felt harsh. I understood where the professor was coming from, I understood why Micah did it, and I even understood Kyle, but wished he hadn't done that to Micah. He doesn't have a scholarship like Kyle so every class matters. I loved seeing him reconnect with his mum.
I love Kyle and watching him be open about who he was. He is very withdrawn and doesn't do social interactions well. His relationship with his father was a good one for not judging a book by it's covers with the reasons for it being heartbreaking. I felt for him with the teams withdrawal, and at the same time was thought it was lucky he actually had Micah as if he was on his own he wouldn't have handled the deflection at all.
***Arc provided by GRR. This is my honest and voluntary review***
Enjoyable afternoons read.
I love sport themed books and this one worked for me because of the time taken to get to know the two guys. they spent time becoming friends and even once they got together things still progressed slowly.
Micah was a good character, I like that while he taught Kyle to be who he was openly, he also learnt to let go a bit and open himself up at the same time. I did feel for him that his course was forfeited, it felt harsh. I understood where the professor was coming from, I understood why Micah did it, and I even understood Kyle, but wished he hadn't done that to Micah. He doesn't have a scholarship like Kyle so every class matters. I loved seeing him reconnect with his mum.
I love Kyle and watching him be open about who he was. He is very withdrawn and doesn't do social interactions well. His relationship with his father was a good one for not judging a book by it's covers with the reasons for it being heartbreaking. I felt for him with the teams withdrawal, and at the same time was thought it was lucky he actually had Micah as if he was on his own he wouldn't have handled the deflection at all.
***Arc provided by GRR. This is my honest and voluntary review***