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loishojmark's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
Skipped the other books in the series, as I was only interested in the Mormon aspect combined with the gay characters in this book. As an ex-mormon and a vivid reader of MM romance I had to read it. I wasn't shunned from my family, but some of the issues still rang true.
It wasn't a particularly good book. I've read MM books that dealt with the issue of religion much better and much more compelling and interesting. But the book wasn't bad either, hence the 3.5 stars.
Skipped the other books in the series, as I was only interested in the Mormon aspect combined with the gay characters in this book. As an ex-mormon and a vivid reader of MM romance I had to read it. I wasn't shunned from my family, but some of the issues still rang true.
It wasn't a particularly good book. I've read MM books that dealt with the issue of religion much better and much more compelling and interesting. But the book wasn't bad either, hence the 3.5 stars.
shazov's review against another edition
4.0
This one is a little different to the others in the series. First of all, only Kieran has a small cameo in this book. None of the other guys come into this one at all.
Secondly, there was a slightly different "feel" to it. Most likely due to the co0authoring, but it doesn't detract anything from it at all. This one had even more depth than the previous ones. Yet again, no unnecessary drawing out of situations, no angst-for-angst sake. In fact, in my humble opinion, it was just perfect alround.
Sexy, interesting characters, smoking hot sex scenes and enough of a story to bite into. Again, a perfect way to escape.
Secondly, there was a slightly different "feel" to it. Most likely due to the co0authoring, but it doesn't detract anything from it at all. This one had even more depth than the previous ones. Yet again, no unnecessary drawing out of situations, no angst-for-angst sake. In fact, in my humble opinion, it was just perfect alround.
Sexy, interesting characters, smoking hot sex scenes and enough of a story to bite into. Again, a perfect way to escape.
walford's review against another edition
2.0
I finished it, dear reader, without much pain. But sooo predictable. The Mormon elements were convincing in flavor but easily overcome, which left the story without much point.
the_novel_approach's review against another edition
4.0
This is a 3.5 star review
I’m one that if I’m familiar with an author, or authors, I tend to start reading their books without really looking at the blurb. I like going into a story knowing very little about it. Needless to say, I kind of wish that I had read the blurb for this one. I would have been better prepared for a topic about which I’m a little touchy: religion.
Chris finds out that Joshua is still alive while having lunch with Joshua’s sister, Deb, and that the two have been in contact with each other for about a year, through Facebook. That Joshua is coming back to make peace with his dying father, and, by the way, that Joshua is flying in this evening, and “would you like to come with me to see him?” Stunned, Chris has his moment of accepting that someone he thought dead is, in fact, alive and well. After all, his whole life changed when he thought his best friend had died, going so far as to leave his religion behind. When these two men meet again at the airport, there are some awkward moments. Chris invites Joshua (aka Julian) to come stay with him, while Joshua explains why he left to join the Foreign Legion. And since they’re both self proclaimed sluts, it doesn’t take very long for Joshua and Chris to fall into bed with each other.
Okay…about this time I have this weird, skeptical look on my face, and I’m asking myself, what the heck have I gotten myself into with this one? I guess I expected a little bit more resistance from Chris since he was so hurt by what Julian (aka Joshua) had done when he just disappeared. But, ever the faithful friend, it just got swept under the rug in the name of friendship and lust.
Now, we come to Julian/Joshua’s family. I also would have left these people and all their religious expectations behind! Like I mentioned earlier, I’m a little touchy when it comes to religion. There were moments when I became a bit irritated by the parents of both these young men, but the one thing about this story is that it did have a couple of good points to make about unconditional love and acceptance, even though it felt that certain topics were rushed through and left up in the air.
So, with that in mind, I’m giving No Distance Left to Run a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed by Kim at The Novel Approach
I’m one that if I’m familiar with an author, or authors, I tend to start reading their books without really looking at the blurb. I like going into a story knowing very little about it. Needless to say, I kind of wish that I had read the blurb for this one. I would have been better prepared for a topic about which I’m a little touchy: religion.
Chris finds out that Joshua is still alive while having lunch with Joshua’s sister, Deb, and that the two have been in contact with each other for about a year, through Facebook. That Joshua is coming back to make peace with his dying father, and, by the way, that Joshua is flying in this evening, and “would you like to come with me to see him?” Stunned, Chris has his moment of accepting that someone he thought dead is, in fact, alive and well. After all, his whole life changed when he thought his best friend had died, going so far as to leave his religion behind. When these two men meet again at the airport, there are some awkward moments. Chris invites Joshua (aka Julian) to come stay with him, while Joshua explains why he left to join the Foreign Legion. And since they’re both self proclaimed sluts, it doesn’t take very long for Joshua and Chris to fall into bed with each other.
Okay…about this time I have this weird, skeptical look on my face, and I’m asking myself, what the heck have I gotten myself into with this one? I guess I expected a little bit more resistance from Chris since he was so hurt by what Julian (aka Joshua) had done when he just disappeared. But, ever the faithful friend, it just got swept under the rug in the name of friendship and lust.
Now, we come to Julian/Joshua’s family. I also would have left these people and all their religious expectations behind! Like I mentioned earlier, I’m a little touchy when it comes to religion. There were moments when I became a bit irritated by the parents of both these young men, but the one thing about this story is that it did have a couple of good points to make about unconditional love and acceptance, even though it felt that certain topics were rushed through and left up in the air.
So, with that in mind, I’m giving No Distance Left to Run a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed by Kim at The Novel Approach
frothy's review against another edition
4.0
This was really well done. I was all set to utterly hate Joshua and not continue after the sample, but he won me over! I loved the context of the book - how two ex-mormons have to negotiate the mormon community and their families even after coming out and leaving. I thought the family Stuff both Chris and Julian had was very well done, and true to life.
anitalouise's review against another edition
5.0
Very sweet, low key yet hot romance. I absolutely loved the two MCs - Joshua/Julien and Chris. I understood Chris' struggle with what he had been taught about God and religion and how intolerant that religion is when it comes to his life. What a strong person! It's hard to deal with the alienation of your family whose beliefs refuse to let them just simply love their son. I think the religion aspect of the book adds a layer of emotion and feelings that you don't often see in romance novels let along mm romances. Well done! Julien was one hot Frenchman - o la la.. And as always, Witt and Voinov bring us some lovely heat to the table. The uniform scene - whew, my Kindle was smoking. Love these two authors. Solid snappy writing, depth of emotion, sexiness and humor - all rolled into one yummy mm package.
rhodered's review against another edition
2.0
Just ok. The close minded LDS bishop is an easy punching bag stand in for all anti-lgbtq clergy, instead of a nuanced bishop who might have to think about and struggle with his stance. Chris is a bit of a doormat, and I don't believe Joshua/Julian would have gotten a French accent in just five years away.
Plus, why are neither of the leads physically described very much. I don't think we even know what color hair Chris has. I can't picture either of them in my minds eye aside from vaguely studly.
I also feel like the authors missed out on an opportunity around Julian's former girlfriend. We see her briefly and are told she married a bit of an ass...but nothing else. She's used as a plot device for Chris to deal with insecurity, and to show all LDS people are not an anti-gay monolith. She's not used as a real person though, one who lost her entire future when Joshua left.
Plus, why are neither of the leads physically described very much. I don't think we even know what color hair Chris has. I can't picture either of them in my minds eye aside from vaguely studly.
I also feel like the authors missed out on an opportunity around Julian's former girlfriend. We see her briefly and are told she married a bit of an ass...but nothing else. She's used as a plot device for Chris to deal with insecurity, and to show all LDS people are not an anti-gay monolith. She's not used as a real person though, one who lost her entire future when Joshua left.
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