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becksgoesbookish's review against another edition
5.0
How was this so spicy, cute, and also funny at the same time?! Some of Jesse & James’ internal thoughts had me laughing bc they were just so true
kmoseley18's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
imme_van_gorp's review against another edition
2.0
|| 1.5 stars ||
Urgh. This was definitely waaaaay too smutty for me. It was basically porn without plot, and that is not something I enjoy. I actually found this incredibly boring.
It’s a taboo story, which has the potential to be super intense, emotional or even romantic, but here it was none of that. It fell completely flat. Jessie and James had zero chemistry together and I couldn’t for the life of me find a true connection between them.
Even before they started a romantic relationship, their interactions were just awkward. They didn’t have anything to say to each other, they didn’t truly seem to know each other all that well, and overall they had kind of an uncomfortable vibe going on. Although they argued the opposite, they seemed like they weren’t close at all.
And then when they did randomly become “romantic” after an unexpected blowjob, it felt like it was all about the sex. I definitely wasn’t feeling it.
I also have to be honest and admit that I skimmed the hell out of this book, so maybe I missed a scene or two that showed them with a little more depth, but I doubt it.
Urgh. This was definitely waaaaay too smutty for me. It was basically porn without plot, and that is not something I enjoy. I actually found this incredibly boring.
It’s a taboo story, which has the potential to be super intense, emotional or even romantic, but here it was none of that. It fell completely flat. Jessie and James had zero chemistry together and I couldn’t for the life of me find a true connection between them.
Even before they started a romantic relationship, their interactions were just awkward. They didn’t have anything to say to each other, they didn’t truly seem to know each other all that well, and overall they had kind of an uncomfortable vibe going on. Although they argued the opposite, they seemed like they weren’t close at all.
And then when they did randomly become “romantic” after an unexpected blowjob, it felt like it was all about the sex. I definitely wasn’t feeling it.
I also have to be honest and admit that I skimmed the hell out of this book, so maybe I missed a scene or two that showed them with a little more depth, but I doubt it.
ashreads6's review against another edition
4.0
Hot. Steamy. Forbidden. ALLLL the love. Perfect palate cleanser between heavy reads.
This was a beautiful story about James and Jesse.....
Jesse was orphaned at age 2 when both of his parents died in a car accident. He knew he was gay from early in his teens and had slowly started having feelings for James. He knew it was inappropriate since James has raised him the last 17 years, but ... the heart wants what it wants....Then the INCIDENT happened ......
James was best friends with Jesse's parents. When they found out they were expecting at age 17, having no family of their own, they asked James to be his Godfather which was a resounding yes. James never imagined anything would ever come of it but he rose to the challenge and gave Jesse everything he could ever need. Enter Christmas Eve....the incident..... It took some time but he was able to come to terms with the new dynamic
Two words: Candy Cane. That is all
This was a beautiful story about James and Jesse.....
Jesse was orphaned at age 2 when both of his parents died in a car accident. He knew he was gay from early in his teens and had slowly started having feelings for James. He knew it was inappropriate since James has raised him the last 17 years, but ... the heart wants what it wants....Then the INCIDENT happened ......
James was best friends with Jesse's parents. When they found out they were expecting at age 17, having no family of their own, they asked James to be his Godfather which was a resounding yes. James never imagined anything would ever come of it but he rose to the challenge and gave Jesse everything he could ever need. Enter Christmas Eve....the incident..... It took some time but he was able to come to terms with the new dynamic
Two words: Candy Cane. That is all
justlarissareads's review against another edition
3.0
I'm learning that in order for me to enjoy a MM story, it has to be done just right. This one just didn't work for me. The relationship building was lacking making it very difficult for me to root for Jesse and James. It felt very rushed and choppy.
There is a lot of smut, so if you're looking for mostly smut then look no further. It serves its purpose as a quick smutty holiday novella.
There is a lot of smut, so if you're looking for mostly smut then look no further. It serves its purpose as a quick smutty holiday novella.
mx_t_books's review
4.0
Yes to everything Nyla K. writes. Taboo romance with the special brand of smut she has us hooked to. Dad and stepson... ("Daddy" *sighs*). Get ready for a bit of kinky-fuckery with a festive feel.
velvetthunder55's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ryann_eliza's review
emotional
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