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kady_cordova's review against another edition
5.0
🌟🌟🌟🌟 4.5 stars
🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: 3.5
A story of how people change and can heal when they find their person!
A genuine story of growth. I’m so glad Susan decided to write Clark’s story. A case of a closeted bully (mentally and emotionally abused by his father) is well known but Susan wrote this story with so much heart and care. I felt for Clark and found myself relating to him and his desperate desire for redemption and penance.
This story was a great look at the “story” behind a bully and while I hate bullying of any kind, this story shows that we never really know someone else’s struggles. Clark is using various forms of self-flagellation in an attempt at redemption. He is using this as a way to face the pain he caused others, by inflicting pain on himself, and his dark path is brought into light when he almost dies when a hookup goes wrong. Clark’s journey to healing is thanks to many things but his connection with Rick is just beautiful. I loved the care and growing love between Rick and Clark, and the Daddy aspects fit perfectly with both these characters. I loved their connection and how Rick was able to guide and help Clark heal. Along with families (new and old), love and help from Sean, Clark was able to move forward and challenge his negative self-talk to grow and heal.
While this is a fictional story it has many bases in truth and could be confronting to some, but I found it hopeful and healing. The semi-colon tattoo mentioned in this story is very real and I myself have a semi-colon tattoo.
I thought I’d share one of my stories… I’ve wanted this tattoo for a while and I chose this as a reminder to be present. Moments pass too quickly and if you’re not careful they can pass by. I have learned to focus on the present and try not to worry about what the future will bring and focus on the here and now and cherish the time I have here. As you may know, I suffer from mental health issues and continue to strive to change the stigma around mental illnesses. I follow @projsemicolon (on Instagram) and what it represents and know that my story isn’t over yet. The semicolon represents my continued story and is for myself, my family and all those survivors and sufferers of mental illnesses out there. You are stronger than you think you are. Take it moment by moment, be here now and fight for yourself as best you can. Stay strong, your story is not over ;
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🔥🔥🔥 Heat Level: 3.5
A story of how people change and can heal when they find their person!
A genuine story of growth. I’m so glad Susan decided to write Clark’s story. A case of a closeted bully (mentally and emotionally abused by his father) is well known but Susan wrote this story with so much heart and care. I felt for Clark and found myself relating to him and his desperate desire for redemption and penance.
This story was a great look at the “story” behind a bully and while I hate bullying of any kind, this story shows that we never really know someone else’s struggles. Clark is using various forms of self-flagellation in an attempt at redemption. He is using this as a way to face the pain he caused others, by inflicting pain on himself, and his dark path is brought into light when he almost dies when a hookup goes wrong. Clark’s journey to healing is thanks to many things but his connection with Rick is just beautiful. I loved the care and growing love between Rick and Clark, and the Daddy aspects fit perfectly with both these characters. I loved their connection and how Rick was able to guide and help Clark heal. Along with families (new and old), love and help from Sean, Clark was able to move forward and challenge his negative self-talk to grow and heal.
While this is a fictional story it has many bases in truth and could be confronting to some, but I found it hopeful and healing. The semi-colon tattoo mentioned in this story is very real and I myself have a semi-colon tattoo.
I thought I’d share one of my stories… I’ve wanted this tattoo for a while and I chose this as a reminder to be present. Moments pass too quickly and if you’re not careful they can pass by. I have learned to focus on the present and try not to worry about what the future will bring and focus on the here and now and cherish the time I have here. As you may know, I suffer from mental health issues and continue to strive to change the stigma around mental illnesses. I follow @projsemicolon (on Instagram) and what it represents and know that my story isn’t over yet. The semicolon represents my continued story and is for myself, my family and all those survivors and sufferers of mental illnesses out there. You are stronger than you think you are. Take it moment by moment, be here now and fight for yourself as best you can. Stay strong, your story is not over ;
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON PROJECT SEMICOLON CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE: HTTPS://PROJECTSEMICOLON.COM
Thanks for reading! For great stories, reviews and more please visit https://bookstattoosandtea.wordpress.com đź“š
lilyantigone's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, I really like this one. The relationship is sweet, and I liked seeing Clark's redemption. What I don't love is how pro-police this is. Not only does it start with a tone-deaf thank you to all law enforcement (the police do not have a great track record on their treatment of gay men), but the police officers do things that I can guarantee do not happen in real life, like interrupt a suspect that they have caught red-handed while he's in the middle of confessing to other crimes to let him sober up.
mischlama's review against another edition
4.0
Teile waren echt heftig, aber dann auch wieder sehr happy, sweet und das Ende war etwas in die Länge gezogen.
messyreading's review against another edition
3.0
This is the third novel by Susan Hawke I've read, and it seems she's really skilled at writing beginnings, but the tension is relieved to fast and the ends take are too long. I LOVED the very harrowing start of this one, but especially the miraculous therapy left something to be desired in the end.
lilybear's review against another edition
4.0
I loved that Clark finally got his own story. This book had a significantly darker tinge compared to it's predecessors. I thought SH handled the dark elements well and that the rather depressing start of the book was a clever way to establish immediate sympathy for Clark, a previously established bully/bad guy of the series. The plot was beyond predictable but I was too in love with the characters to mind too much. In fact I want nothing more than to run my fingers through Clark's curly blond hair right now. My sweet curly bird angel. ❤️️
novel_nomad's review against another edition
3.0
An excellent redemption story, with a former bully working through his own trauma and self-loathing - it was absolutely fascinating. The Daddy-Boy relationship was a new romance aspect to me and not as strict as the BDSM relationships.
ctsquirrel's review against another edition
4.0
This is the redemption story of Clark Danvers, Gray's bully from the first book who is free of his father's influence, has conquered his anger with therapy, and come out. He's still punishing himself though, and the description of his self-harm on page may effect some. His "penance" takes the form of and risky hook-ups, the final of which takes a very nasty turn. I've tagged this dubcon, because it takes awhile for both Clark and his "date" to grasp what Clark actually consented to and whether he was assaulted. A lot of comfort and guidance from Jericho "Rick" Matthews (Shaw's ex from the last book) follows.
Tags- Kink: BDSM, Daddy/Boy, some feet worship; Abuse: flashbacks to Clark's father's emotional and some physical abuse, Clark's self-harm; Age difference: Rick is 37, Clark is 21
I'm guessing we'll probably get Rick's brothers' stories (at least the 2 gay ones firefighter Josh and MC president Canaan) next.
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self-flagellationTags- Kink: BDSM, Daddy/Boy, some feet worship; Abuse: flashbacks to Clark's father's emotional and some physical abuse, Clark's self-harm; Age difference: Rick is 37, Clark is 21
I'm guessing we'll probably get Rick's brothers' stories (at least the 2 gay ones firefighter Josh and MC president Canaan) next.
aligroen's review against another edition
4.0
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This was a good story and I was so glad for Clark to find something good. When I saw what he was going through as a teen that cause his actions when he was younger I felt for him but to see that years later he is punishing himself and even others are still holding it against him broke my heart. I liked Rick previously, even if he was a little overbearing but I was glad he was able to admit he had been wrong in his initial assessment of Clark.
Though Clark gets support from his mother it really take the support and friendship of Rick and his family to help Clark feel like he is worthy and should have some happiness.
I could feel these character’s emotions and while things pretty much went right once they started a relationship I enjoyed it. Most of the book showed how Rick was able to read Clark and support him to become the man he should be and not be hiding from the world anymore.
The cover art is nice, following the style of the series and gives a great visual of Clark.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This was a good story and I was so glad for Clark to find something good. When I saw what he was going through as a teen that cause his actions when he was younger I felt for him but to see that years later he is punishing himself and even others are still holding it against him broke my heart. I liked Rick previously, even if he was a little overbearing but I was glad he was able to admit he had been wrong in his initial assessment of Clark.
Though Clark gets support from his mother it really take the support and friendship of Rick and his family to help Clark feel like he is worthy and should have some happiness.
I could feel these character’s emotions and while things pretty much went right once they started a relationship I enjoyed it. Most of the book showed how Rick was able to read Clark and support him to become the man he should be and not be hiding from the world anymore.
The cover art is nice, following the style of the series and gives a great visual of Clark.
suzy76's review against another edition
4.0
I'm so glad Clark got the redemption story he deserved, and Rick was just perfect for him.
ktomp17's review against another edition
4.0
I was a bit hesitant before reading this. Not because I didn’t love the series or have faith in the author’s ability, but because Clark was such an awful character in past books and I wasn’t sure if I could like him enough to enjoy it. I am SO glad I was able to find redemption for Clark!
This book takes place a few years after his teenage antics and abuse of Grey and advise by his father. Clark is now 21 and trying to find his way while still harboring so much guilt. I can’t say I would’ve imagined Rick as a partner for him initially, but I liked them together as the book progressed. They both fulfilled a need the other had perfectly, and they were able to communicate a lot which I loved. A lot of this focused on Clark’s psychological healing, and I loved watching him blossom. There is age gap and Daddy kink in this book, and I thought they were both well written. I loved this and I loved seeing Clark forgive himself and find more of a place in his community. Excellent job by the author.
Edited to add
I listened to the audiobook of this, and Michael Pauley is amazing as always. I do have to admit that I had a little trouble listening to the beginning part of the book where Clark was first found by Rick; it was different listening to it rather than reading it. The rest of the book after that was awesome, though.
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by LesCourt Author Services
This book takes place a few years after his teenage antics and abuse of Grey and advise by his father. Clark is now 21 and trying to find his way while still harboring so much guilt. I can’t say I would’ve imagined Rick as a partner for him initially, but I liked them together as the book progressed. They both fulfilled a need the other had perfectly, and they were able to communicate a lot which I loved. A lot of this focused on Clark’s psychological healing, and I loved watching him blossom. There is age gap and Daddy kink in this book, and I thought they were both well written. I loved this and I loved seeing Clark forgive himself and find more of a place in his community. Excellent job by the author.
Edited to add
I listened to the audiobook of this, and Michael Pauley is amazing as always. I do have to admit that I had a little trouble listening to the beginning part of the book where Clark was first found by Rick; it was different listening to it rather than reading it. The rest of the book after that was awesome, though.
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by LesCourt Author Services