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lollymac's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
ofbooksandromance's review
3.0
2.5 ““The only thing I know for sure is you are trouble, and I wouldn’t want you any other way” stars
Please, Soren prayed, I need more than a body. I need Dany Petyr; I need him like the air I breathe. I haven’t felt this alive in years, and now that we’ve found each other, please don’t take him away from me.
Honestly I do not know what to say about this book, it was a fine read but nothing that blew me away and it really didn’t live up to what I wanted it to be. This book got me interested because it’s marketed as people on different sides of the law (which it’s not by the way, one of the main character is from a crime family but he lives a totally regular life and hates his family, so it doesn’t count, having a shitting family doesn’t make you automatically be on the wrong side of the law. The book was really fun and easy to read, I enjoyed reading it, I just had some issues with it. Mostly, I just didn’t feel like the main characters loved each other, which is kind of important in a “romance” book
Brief summary:
Dany is 26, he’s a cook and he’s trying to start a new life and run away from his family. Soren is 30 and a cop in the town where Dany ends up living. Dany and Soren met 3 years ago, had sex a couple of times and then Soren got shot by Dany’s cousin and Dany ran away while Soren was in the hospital.
For what I enjoyed, there was too much of the crime plot but it was really enteresting and engaging. I also really enjoyed both characters. Mostly Soren, Soren is such a solid guy and I really liked him. I can’t really pin-point what I enjoyed about this book but I had a really good time reading it and I wanted to keep reading it, so thats a win in my book.
First, this book was talking to me as if I was supposed to know a lot of backstory about the characters… but how would I? It was really confusing sometimes. I know i’m meant to have read other books before this for maximum understanding (books I haven’t read, of course) but at one point, the book kept me guessing for chapters if these guys had sex with other people when they were separated because it never told me if they did or not, it just assumed that I knew if they did or not, and somehow, i’m sure that wasn’t mentioned in the books in the other series.
Second, there was some hate sex in this which was really hot and I enjoyed it very much.
Third, I really liked how much pining Soren did over Dany, I love a good pining, so much.
Fourth, the investigation to romance ratio wasn’t to my liking. There wasn’t enough romance for me. It was 65% crime and 35% romance, these guys barely interacted, it just didn’t work gor me. The plot was good but lacked lots of romance, I think these guys were in the same room like 6 times in the entire book.
Fifth, one of the biggest thing I don’t like with second chance is when you can’t feel their connection from before and how they fit together and I felt that way here. These people had sex three time and the book tried to convince me that they were in love, and never forgot the other in 3 years. Which just didn’t work for me. I didn’t see how they were meant to be, at all.
Sixth, I liked how Soren was fearful that dany would leave him again, what I didn’t like was how I didn’t feel like Dany never groweled enough to make me forget that he left Soren alone in an hospital bed after the guy got shot. I needed him to say sorry and make me believe that he wouldn’t do it again, but he never did.
Seventh, the guys were always fucking instead of communicating and some of the sex scenes weren’t even that good, it’s such a shame.
Eight, look, I enjoy insta love most of the time but the characters need to actually interact with each other for it to work. These people had sex three times almost three years ago and apparently were in love with each other then. Now 3 years later, they had sex 3 times and had like 5 conversations and they’re in love, still. How? What are you in love with? The other’s dick? Can’t be their personality, you guys barely talked the entire book.
This was a really fun book, I just didn’t feel any spark between the two main characters, and I badly wanted more romance.
I received a copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
Please, Soren prayed, I need more than a body. I need Dany Petyr; I need him like the air I breathe. I haven’t felt this alive in years, and now that we’ve found each other, please don’t take him away from me.
Honestly I do not know what to say about this book, it was a fine read but nothing that blew me away and it really didn’t live up to what I wanted it to be. This book got me interested because it’s marketed as people on different sides of the law (which it’s not by the way, one of the main character is from a crime family but he lives a totally regular life and hates his family, so it doesn’t count, having a shitting family doesn’t make you automatically be on the wrong side of the law. The book was really fun and easy to read, I enjoyed reading it, I just had some issues with it. Mostly, I just didn’t feel like the main characters loved each other, which is kind of important in a “romance” book
Brief summary:
Dany is 26, he’s a cook and he’s trying to start a new life and run away from his family. Soren is 30 and a cop in the town where Dany ends up living. Dany and Soren met 3 years ago, had sex a couple of times and then Soren got shot by Dany’s cousin and Dany ran away while Soren was in the hospital.
For what I enjoyed, there was too much of the crime plot but it was really enteresting and engaging. I also really enjoyed both characters. Mostly Soren, Soren is such a solid guy and I really liked him. I can’t really pin-point what I enjoyed about this book but I had a really good time reading it and I wanted to keep reading it, so thats a win in my book.
First, this book was talking to me as if I was supposed to know a lot of backstory about the characters… but how would I? It was really confusing sometimes. I know i’m meant to have read other books before this for maximum understanding (books I haven’t read, of course) but at one point, the book kept me guessing for chapters if these guys had sex with other people when they were separated because it never told me if they did or not, it just assumed that I knew if they did or not, and somehow, i’m sure that wasn’t mentioned in the books in the other series.
Second, there was some hate sex in this which was really hot and I enjoyed it very much.
Third, I really liked how much pining Soren did over Dany, I love a good pining, so much.
Fourth, the investigation to romance ratio wasn’t to my liking. There wasn’t enough romance for me. It was 65% crime and 35% romance, these guys barely interacted, it just didn’t work gor me. The plot was good but lacked lots of romance, I think these guys were in the same room like 6 times in the entire book.
Fifth, one of the biggest thing I don’t like with second chance is when you can’t feel their connection from before and how they fit together and I felt that way here. These people had sex three time and the book tried to convince me that they were in love, and never forgot the other in 3 years. Which just didn’t work for me. I didn’t see how they were meant to be, at all.
Sixth, I liked how Soren was fearful that dany would leave him again, what I didn’t like was how I didn’t feel like Dany never groweled enough to make me forget that he left Soren alone in an hospital bed after the guy got shot. I needed him to say sorry and make me believe that he wouldn’t do it again, but he never did.
Seventh, the guys were always fucking instead of communicating and some of the sex scenes weren’t even that good, it’s such a shame.
Eight, look, I enjoy insta love most of the time but the characters need to actually interact with each other for it to work. These people had sex three times almost three years ago and apparently were in love with each other then. Now 3 years later, they had sex 3 times and had like 5 conversations and they’re in love, still. How? What are you in love with? The other’s dick? Can’t be their personality, you guys barely talked the entire book.
This was a really fun book, I just didn’t feel any spark between the two main characters, and I badly wanted more romance.
I received a copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
stephreviewsbooks's review
4.0
Good storyline
This had potential to be a 5 star but was sometimes lacking depth of emotion. The storyline was good but being a romance book the police investigation took over. There was sexual chemistry and the romance scenes were good. Lots of characters introduced that show potential for future books.
This had potential to be a 5 star but was sometimes lacking depth of emotion. The storyline was good but being a romance book the police investigation took over. There was sexual chemistry and the romance scenes were good. Lots of characters introduced that show potential for future books.
ainslie62's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
so_many_books's review
3.0
3.5 stars for this M/M romantic suspense.
In Real Trouble Danylo Petyr, son of a mob family trying to escape that life starts over in the island of Piedras where his uncle was arrested and he thinks his family cannot catch up with him. Soren Jorgensen also looks for a fresh start on the island as a police officer.
Neither thinks they would see each other again, not on a small island, not after Dany ran away almost three years ago.
Their unexpected reunion stirs up old feelings in both of them that neither seem to be able to resist.
And while they are trying to figure out what's up with them a series of arsons and murder upends the peace of the little island. And Dany is right in the middle of it with Soren on the other side of the law trying to figure out what happened.
The story itself was actually quite interesting. It did not steal my breath or anything but the mystery and suspense were decent. The side characters I think were part of another bookish universe and the author built a lot on that while writing this standalone which made it a little confusing. Also, we got to know nothing about Soren and Dany's past which was basically the foundation of thier connection. I didn't feel the romantic spark between them as they always said the time they spent together years ago was the beginning of their love and they just basically picked up now years later where they left off. BUT WE GOT TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THEIR PAST TOGETHER. For me it was a serious miss. I know that it's part of the suspense but it would've been nice to actually see how they first met.
Despite the lack of sparks and the average mystery I quite enjoyed this story. It was fast paced, the connection between our heros was scorching hot and the investigation part was nice enough!
In Real Trouble Danylo Petyr, son of a mob family trying to escape that life starts over in the island of Piedras where his uncle was arrested and he thinks his family cannot catch up with him. Soren Jorgensen also looks for a fresh start on the island as a police officer.
Neither thinks they would see each other again, not on a small island, not after Dany ran away almost three years ago.
Their unexpected reunion stirs up old feelings in both of them that neither seem to be able to resist.
And while they are trying to figure out what's up with them a series of arsons and murder upends the peace of the little island. And Dany is right in the middle of it with Soren on the other side of the law trying to figure out what happened.
The story itself was actually quite interesting. It did not steal my breath or anything but the mystery and suspense were decent. The side characters I think were part of another bookish universe and the author built a lot on that while writing this standalone which made it a little confusing. Also, we got to know nothing about Soren and Dany's past which was basically the foundation of thier connection. I didn't feel the romantic spark between them as they always said the time they spent together years ago was the beginning of their love and they just basically picked up now years later where they left off. BUT WE GOT TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THEIR PAST TOGETHER. For me it was a serious miss. I know that it's part of the suspense but it would've been nice to actually see how they first met.
Despite the lack of sparks and the average mystery I quite enjoyed this story. It was fast paced, the connection between our heros was scorching hot and the investigation part was nice enough!
mirocchi's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
reedkaye's review
5.0
This is the first of the series and I really enjoyed this romance/mystery. Dany and Soren seem so different yet its fun to watch their back and forth almost conversations. This story really should be more than a 5 star. The second chance really made me smile. I wish there had been more of Dany telling Soren his reasons for leaving. The mystery part has plenty of twists and the secondary characters hold up their issues to side track a easy solution. The flow of the story held my interest all the way through. Now I have to look into more from this author.
notguilty's review
4.0
An action-packed crime mystery, and the beginning of the West Coast Forensics Series. It’s full of twists and turns along the way.
Soren and Dany have a second chance at love, but it won’t be easy. Soren is a cop and Dany is a member of a crime family he wants nothing to do with. But when crimes and suspicious characters start and these two are thrown together it’s hard to deny their feelings, but they also have to figure out what’s happening if they are going to have the chance to be together.
I enjoyed them trying to fight their feelings while knowing they can’t deny them, and when Soren decides he’s all in…well, sexy AF. And Dany finding peace with being himself…lovely.
Soren and Dany have a second chance at love, but it won’t be easy. Soren is a cop and Dany is a member of a crime family he wants nothing to do with. But when crimes and suspicious characters start and these two are thrown together it’s hard to deny their feelings, but they also have to figure out what’s happening if they are going to have the chance to be together.
I enjoyed them trying to fight their feelings while knowing they can’t deny them, and when Soren decides he’s all in…well, sexy AF. And Dany finding peace with being himself…lovely.
claudia_is_reading's review
2.0
God, I really, really disliked Danny and had no patience to his angst :/
The lack of backstory was also a serious issue here as we don't get to see the connection between Soren and Danny growing and that conspired against enjoying their relationship; the insta-lust and unprofessional conduct at that first interview would have been more bearable ~sigh~
This book is obviously heavily set over a different series, referring to past events that weren’t mentioned here. Can it be read as a standalone? I don't think so, even when it is a completely different series; it feels like you are missing half of the story.
And Michael Dean's narration... I don't really liked it.
The lack of backstory was also a serious issue here as we don't get to see the connection between Soren and Danny growing and that conspired against enjoying their relationship; the insta-lust and unprofessional conduct at that first interview would have been more bearable ~sigh~
This book is obviously heavily set over a different series, referring to past events that weren’t mentioned here. Can it be read as a standalone? I don't think so, even when it is a completely different series; it feels like you are missing half of the story.
And Michael Dean's narration... I don't really liked it.