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bitchie's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, rounded up, simply based on how the author drew me in so well, after turning me so totally off for the first quarter of the book.
I have to admit, my rating really surprises me. It took me forever to really get into this book. In the beginning, I HATED Logan. I hated his cocky attitude, I hated that the author chose to stick an M/F sex scene into the prologue, and I hated that Logan didn't seem to take no for an answer. But once I finally forced myself to sit down and keep reading it, I enjoyed the heck out of it. Logan and Tate were one hot couple, and once they were both in, they were really in.
Word to the wise to M/F authors breaking into M/M for the first time: MOST hardcore M/M readers really don't want to see a graphic sex scene between one of the male leads and a female, especially in the very first chapter (or in this case, the prologue) of the book. I started this book over a year ago, got to that scene, was totally turned off, and put it aside. If we wanted to read graphic M/F scenes, we'd be reading M/F romance, not M/M. Just putting that out there.
Logan was an ass. He was arrogant and cocky and a wise ass, and he made no apologies for who he was. He fucked who he wanted, when he wanted, male, female, he didn't give a shit. One thing he didn't do, was relationships.
Tate is totally straight. Never even considered a man in that way. He's in the middle of a divorce, working a new job as a bartender, when he meets Logan. Logan takes one look at Tate and wants him, and for some reason, Tate wants him back.
There was a lot of waffling back and forth on Tate's part, but that was understandable. I wish we had gotten to know more about these characters outside of the bedroom, the office, or the bar where Tate works. We aren't really told WHY Tate's marriage ended (his wife being a bitch was probably a big part of it), we aren't really told anything about his family life, other than that they would NOT be ok with him being with a guy. We really don't learn anything more about Tate, and only a bit more about Logan. I'm hoping that is remedied in book 2, which, fuck me sideways, I think I'll be starting soon.
I have to admit, my rating really surprises me. It took me forever to really get into this book. In the beginning, I HATED Logan. I hated his cocky attitude, I hated that the author chose to stick an M/F sex scene into the prologue, and I hated that Logan didn't seem to take no for an answer. But once I finally forced myself to sit down and keep reading it, I enjoyed the heck out of it. Logan and Tate were one hot couple, and once they were both in, they were really in.
Word to the wise to M/F authors breaking into M/M for the first time: MOST hardcore M/M readers really don't want to see a graphic sex scene between one of the male leads and a female, especially in the very first chapter (or in this case, the prologue) of the book. I started this book over a year ago, got to that scene, was totally turned off, and put it aside. If we wanted to read graphic M/F scenes, we'd be reading M/F romance, not M/M. Just putting that out there.
Logan was an ass. He was arrogant and cocky and a wise ass, and he made no apologies for who he was. He fucked who he wanted, when he wanted, male, female, he didn't give a shit. One thing he didn't do, was relationships.
Tate is totally straight. Never even considered a man in that way. He's in the middle of a divorce, working a new job as a bartender, when he meets Logan. Logan takes one look at Tate and wants him, and for some reason, Tate wants him back.
There was a lot of waffling back and forth on Tate's part, but that was understandable. I wish we had gotten to know more about these characters outside of the bedroom, the office, or the bar where Tate works. We aren't really told WHY Tate's marriage ended (his wife being a bitch was probably a big part of it), we aren't really told anything about his family life, other than that they would NOT be ok with him being with a guy. We really don't learn anything more about Tate, and only a bit more about Logan. I'm hoping that is remedied in book 2, which, fuck me sideways, I think I'll be starting soon.
seren171717's review against another edition
4.0
A little disappointed that we didnt get to see Tate talk with his parents/family, but otherwise great book
evethingiread's review against another edition
4.0
I've never read anything like this book before. It came up on my amazon as a free book - and I had been researching about bisexual characters for a story I am writing. I came here to read the reviews and figured hey why not, it might give me some insight.
Ignoring the fact that the two MCs are having sex in every single chapter, I found both characters to be extremely lovable. Ella Frank truly did her research, because they feel so real and vulnerable and honest. The writing style is so fluid and reading it was effortless. This was the kind of book that I truly couldn't put down, I didn't want to, I just wanted to know if they end up together.
I've been focused on writing rather than reading, and every time I open a book to read, I get easily distracted and put it down. I am glad I found this because it's gotten me out of a reading slump. I will continue to read the rest of the series. I will also look into reading the exquisite series by Ella Frank, simply because of her wonderful writing style.
My only pet peeve when reading is repetition, and there's a bit of that in this book, where the main characters think, and say, Holy shit and Fuck like every other page. I get it, that's how they talk and think but don't make them keep saying it over and over, it's annoying.
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Reading it for the 2nd time, 6 years later! This time the audiobook version. This is still hot. This was probably my first or one of my first MM books, and it made me fall in love with the genre. Well, I've been in a reading slump and this is definitely getting me out it. I love how intense Logan and Tate are. I love how they feel about each other.
Ignoring the fact that the two MCs are having sex in every single chapter, I found both characters to be extremely lovable. Ella Frank truly did her research, because they feel so real and vulnerable and honest. The writing style is so fluid and reading it was effortless. This was the kind of book that I truly couldn't put down, I didn't want to, I just wanted to know if they end up together.
I've been focused on writing rather than reading, and every time I open a book to read, I get easily distracted and put it down. I am glad I found this because it's gotten me out of a reading slump. I will continue to read the rest of the series. I will also look into reading the exquisite series by Ella Frank, simply because of her wonderful writing style.
My only pet peeve when reading is repetition, and there's a bit of that in this book, where the main characters think, and say, Holy shit and Fuck like every other page. I get it, that's how they talk and think but don't make them keep saying it over and over, it's annoying.
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Reading it for the 2nd time, 6 years later! This time the audiobook version. This is still hot. This was probably my first or one of my first MM books, and it made me fall in love with the genre. Well, I've been in a reading slump and this is definitely getting me out it. I love how intense Logan and Tate are. I love how they feel about each other.
imme_van_gorp's review against another edition
2.0
Jeez.. That was definitely a whole lot of sex.
This book started out quite alright. Nothing too spectacular, but it was fine.
Tate and Logan definitely had a 'lust at first sight' thing going on, which isn't my favourite, but the chase was entertaining enough.
However, once Tate gave in to Logan, it all went incredibly downhill. They started to have sex, which in their case meant that they started to only have sex. Everything was about sex in their relationship and I was so bored with it.
Not to mention, the sex scenes were so bland yet soooooo dragged out. These scenes went on forever and it drove me mad, and not in a good way.
None of these characters are very well-developed or interesting, but their initial chemistry was good enough for this novel to have the potential to be somewhat enjoyable. The sex just ruined it. It took over the entire plot and makes this book a failure. Sex in books is perfectly fine, it can even add a lot to some relationships, but there needs to be a foundation. There wasn't one here and it's just a no from me. It's all so freaking repetitive.
This book started out quite alright. Nothing too spectacular, but it was fine.
Tate and Logan definitely had a 'lust at first sight' thing going on, which isn't my favourite, but the chase was entertaining enough.
However, once Tate gave in to Logan, it all went incredibly downhill. They started to have sex, which in their case meant that they started to only have sex. Everything was about sex in their relationship and I was so bored with it.
Not to mention, the sex scenes were so bland yet soooooo dragged out. These scenes went on forever and it drove me mad, and not in a good way.
None of these characters are very well-developed or interesting, but their initial chemistry was good enough for this novel to have the potential to be somewhat enjoyable. The sex just ruined it. It took over the entire plot and makes this book a failure. Sex in books is perfectly fine, it can even add a lot to some relationships, but there needs to be a foundation. There wasn't one here and it's just a no from me. It's all so freaking repetitive.
booksbynat's review against another edition
3.75
Yeah….lowkey was fire sorry i hate to be the one to tell tou
alisonhori's review against another edition
1.0
What the heck am I reading? I picked a random romance to read that I had downloaded at some point in the past and I read. Tate and Logan could be the same dang person...Logan, who hooks up with one and all, goes from pursuit to love in a day or two....Tate goes from a straight to gay to demanding "going steady" in two days. Mostly the book was just dull. Oh well, I will be a little pickier with my next light fluffy smut, I think
drez80's review against another edition
2.0
I think most of my GR friends have covered the things I disliked about this book, but for the love of Christ... what was with all of the sex?! My God the sex scenes went on for page upon page upon page, and all the MCs did was argue and have sex. The book is listed as 353 pages on GR, and I'd bet there was sex on 300 of them. I'm not typically one to complain about too much sex (I didn't even realize that there was such a thing), but this book had FAR too much sex. And the scenes weren't even that good or hot in my opinion. I skimmed the next two books because they were the same as this one. No relationship development, no real plot, just arguing and pushing a straight guy to go faster in his relationship with a bisexual man.
notruse's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
suzysuzy34's review against another edition
5.0
Logan to Tate 'How will you know if you will like it unless you try'.
That's what I've said to myself whilst reading my first ever MM (romance or do you call it bromance? I'm not sure),how do I know if I will like a MM book unless I try and that's would I did, I tried it and I blooming well loved it. I absolutely loved Tate and Logan what a wonderful job Ella Frank has done getting me hooked into this series. This book is scorching hot, let me tell you, I just couldn't stop reading. I love the fact that we are getting deep into the emotions side as well.
I have also been curious about MM books but never got around to trying one, so now I've had my eyes opened I think I will try more.
off to purchase Take and delve into the lives of Logan and Tate somemore.
That's what I've said to myself whilst reading my first ever MM (romance or do you call it bromance? I'm not sure),how do I know if I will like a MM book unless I try and that's would I did, I tried it and I blooming well loved it. I absolutely loved Tate and Logan what a wonderful job Ella Frank has done getting me hooked into this series. This book is scorching hot, let me tell you, I just couldn't stop reading. I love the fact that we are getting deep into the emotions side as well.
I have also been curious about MM books but never got around to trying one, so now I've had my eyes opened I think I will try more.
off to purchase Take and delve into the lives of Logan and Tate somemore.