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xanthe87's review
5.0
Definitely a high recommendation to read this book!
Right from the start I was fully engaged with the story of both men. Jag is a bit of a mystery, information from his past revealed only as and when needed but his loneliness shines through. Michael is a clear caregiver and protector, providing his staff with great pay and work conditions as well as his friendly and easy going nature. Their attraction is instant but a lot of work for both men and it makes for an entertaining and involving read. You can't help but fall for Jag, needing him to get a HEA and Michael seems to be the one that could possibly make it happen. Their times together make for a hot read as well as the times that Jag is dancing. Colette has such a way of describing the moments that it's as though you could be there watching and feeling the moment right along with the characters.
There's a great cast of characters around the MC's with Mac being the main guy that both talk to and he's a good source of friendship, support as well as a good talking to. The club that the story is set in sounds like a great place that is clearly enjoyed by the staff and customers as well as a future series with an array of possibilities!
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
Right from the start I was fully engaged with the story of both men. Jag is a bit of a mystery, information from his past revealed only as and when needed but his loneliness shines through. Michael is a clear caregiver and protector, providing his staff with great pay and work conditions as well as his friendly and easy going nature. Their attraction is instant but a lot of work for both men and it makes for an entertaining and involving read. You can't help but fall for Jag, needing him to get a HEA and Michael seems to be the one that could possibly make it happen. Their times together make for a hot read as well as the times that Jag is dancing. Colette has such a way of describing the moments that it's as though you could be there watching and feeling the moment right along with the characters.
There's a great cast of characters around the MC's with Mac being the main guy that both talk to and he's a good source of friendship, support as well as a good talking to. The club that the story is set in sounds like a great place that is clearly enjoyed by the staff and customers as well as a future series with an array of possibilities!
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
3.0
I liked a lot some parts of this book, particularly at the end, but others felt like they dragged endlessly and make me want to quit.
I find both MCs likeable, and easy to understand, but I can't feel the chemistry between them, so the romance itself did nothing for me. And even when I understand why the author chooses the word 'submissive' in the contexts she did when talking from Jag's POV, its use kept throwing me out of the story.
Nevertheless, it is a good story, interesting and with a great ending.
I find both MCs likeable, and easy to understand, but I can't feel the chemistry between them, so the romance itself did nothing for me. And even when I understand why the author chooses the word 'submissive' in the contexts she did when talking from Jag's POV, its use kept throwing me out of the story.
Nevertheless, it is a good story, interesting and with a great ending.
wendylynnm's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I might be in the minority on this book, I loved Michael from the first page but Jag, well he had t grow on me and it took almost the entire book for that to happen. IMHO, I thought how he acted that there was going to be something worse that happened to him when he was younger. Both men are broken in their own ways, Michael seemed more put together though, not sure if it was the age difference or what, but Jag seemed to be struggling more throughout the book. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the story, it is a great story that builds a sweet relationship between these two broken men.
This was my first book by this author, I loved the writing style.
I might be in the minority on this book, I loved Michael from the first page but Jag, well he had t grow on me and it took almost the entire book for that to happen. IMHO, I thought how he acted that there was going to be something worse that happened to him when he was younger. Both men are broken in their own ways, Michael seemed more put together though, not sure if it was the age difference or what, but Jag seemed to be struggling more throughout the book. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the story, it is a great story that builds a sweet relationship between these two broken men.
This was my first book by this author, I loved the writing style.
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
3.0
I liked a lot some parts of this book, particularly at the end, but others felt like they dragged endlessly and make me want to quit.
I find both MCs likeable, and easy to understand, but I can't feel the chemistry between them, so the romance itself did nothing for me. And even when I understand why the author chooses the word 'submissive' in the contexts she did when talking from Jag's POV, its use kept throwing me out of the story.
Nevertheless, it is a good story, interesting and with a great ending.
I find both MCs likeable, and easy to understand, but I can't feel the chemistry between them, so the romance itself did nothing for me. And even when I understand why the author chooses the word 'submissive' in the contexts she did when talking from Jag's POV, its use kept throwing me out of the story.
Nevertheless, it is a good story, interesting and with a great ending.
mxphoebesviewpoint's review against another edition
5.0
***Trigger Warning: Conversion Therapy is talked about in-depth.***
Colette Davison put me through the ringer in Broken (978-1797084831, 2019) and I want to go back. Kudos to Davison.
Michael and Jag both come to their relationship with their own pain and yet they still find each other. Davison does not shy away from Jag’s experience. Nor does Davison give us a cookie-cutter ending for which I am happy and grateful for as that is not real life. I would have wanted a better ending for Jag, but let’s face it when someone is coming up against someone who believes in conversion therapy it is not like they are going to change their opinions on homosexuality overnight.
Davison does give us a quality relationship between Michael and Jag. They have all of the hang-ups that we do (well I do (laugh)). I love them and I loved everyone at the club. This was actually the second book in a row that I read about pole-dancing and now I really want to try it.
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series...and as I was setting up the layout for this book I saw that there is a prequel. I am so psyched. Adding Davison to my must read author list and you should too.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
Colette Davison put me through the ringer in Broken (978-1797084831, 2019) and I want to go back. Kudos to Davison.
Michael and Jag both come to their relationship with their own pain and yet they still find each other. Davison does not shy away from Jag’s experience. Nor does Davison give us a cookie-cutter ending for which I am happy and grateful for as that is not real life. I would have wanted a better ending for Jag, but let’s face it when someone is coming up against someone who believes in conversion therapy it is not like they are going to change their opinions on homosexuality overnight.
Davison does give us a quality relationship between Michael and Jag. They have all of the hang-ups that we do (well I do (laugh)). I love them and I loved everyone at the club. This was actually the second book in a row that I read about pole-dancing and now I really want to try it.
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series...and as I was setting up the layout for this book I saw that there is a prequel. I am so psyched. Adding Davison to my must read author list and you should too.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
rainbowsandsunshinebookblog's review
5.0
This book is just beautiful!!
Jag has gone through so much and it hurts me to read about the shit he had to go through because of who he is. It might have hit me a bit harder because I haven't come out to my parents yet(even though I've dreamt all the different scenarios) and what he went through could be one of those scenarios.
Michael is an amazing character. He is really understanding and never pushed Jag. He is everything Jag needed and more. They might not be perfect on their own but they are perfect together. They are flawed and real.
This book made me tear up. I could feel Jag's pain and helplessness. This is my first book by this author and I can't believe I've never read any of her books before. This book is simply amazing!! And I love Jag and Michael so much!
Highly recommended
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for honest review
Rainbows and Sunshine
Jag has gone through so much and it hurts me to read about the shit he had to go through because of who he is. It might have hit me a bit harder because I haven't come out to my parents yet(even though I've dreamt all the different scenarios) and what he went through could be one of those scenarios.
Michael is an amazing character. He is really understanding and never pushed Jag. He is everything Jag needed and more. They might not be perfect on their own but they are perfect together. They are flawed and real.
This book made me tear up. I could feel Jag's pain and helplessness. This is my first book by this author and I can't believe I've never read any of her books before. This book is simply amazing!! And I love Jag and Michael so much!
Highly recommended
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for honest review
Rainbows and Sunshine