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drez80's review
4.0
Good story ith likable characters, which is hard to come by these days. Can't wait for Bridge and Eric's story!
c_marie226's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
This book is solid and a fairly quick read. They aren’t my favorite book couple ever and it gets randomly intense. I will also say there are lots of “you have got to be joking” moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Homophobia, and Hate crime
teresab78's review
4.0
This has been on my TBR for awhile and a challenge pushed me to read it. I'm glad I did! This definitely focuses on the relationship - both between the men but also Tripp's relationship with himself. There was enough rodeo-ing to set the scene and feel these cowboys, and I'd like to see how things progress with Marty's friends.
TW for homophobia and off page abuse
TW for homophobia and off page abuse
kristinafh's review
3.0
I first purchased the audible version of this book but then returned it because I had an issue with the narrator.
I went on to the ebook version and I'm glad I did. Although I'm showing it as a 3 rating, in truth, it was a solid 3.5.
I really liked one of the main characters (Marty). I loved his sincerity and his thoughtfulness. I had more of a problem with the other main character, Tripp. I get that he was in the closet and had a past to get over/through. The unraveling of this through the storyline was uneven.
I went on to the ebook version and I'm glad I did. Although I'm showing it as a 3 rating, in truth, it was a solid 3.5.
I really liked one of the main characters (Marty). I loved his sincerity and his thoughtfulness. I had more of a problem with the other main character, Tripp. I get that he was in the closet and had a past to get over/through. The unraveling of this through the storyline was uneven.
nicola949's review
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this story which moved along at fairly rapid pace, keeping me involved enough to want to read it through in one sitting.
From the very first chapter, there are lots of emotions and the scene is set for the rest of the book.
Marty is a rodeo pickup man and makes a huge sacrifice for Tripp, a bullrider and the man he loves. The two have been together for over a year and when Marty sees Tripp in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to rush in and save him from being gored by a bull. Unfortunately Marty isn't quick enough to save himself and as he lies on the ground, injured and in pain, he stares at Tripp in the distance. Marty realises that Tripp is so far in the closet, he won't approach even as his lover lies injured and in pain. Marty knows he needs to end their relationship. "Warm liquid slithered down his temple, and he voweed that would be the only tear he'd shed. Darkness wrapped around him, pushing out sound and thought, and blessedly, the pain of broken bones and shattered dreams." And that's just chapter one!
The story follows Marty and Tripp as they move from rodeo to rodeo. There is some bull riding action but most of the story explores the emotional turmoil each man is facing.
Tripp wants another chance but Marty keeps strong and his friends offer support. Plus Eric, an EMT joins their group of friends, expressing a clear interest in Marty.
Tripp wants nothing more than to be the man that Marty needs "Tripp berated himself, He had to stop this, had to get over his fears somehow before he lost Marty completely." but he bears tremendous guilt from the past which does not make this easy.
Losing Marty, the jealously he feels when he sees Eric with Marty, and finally a push from Marty himself, finally see Tripp taking steps to address his past.
But nothing is simple and the men need to face even larger hurdles if they are to be together.
I enjoyed this story and the journey that Marty and Tripp needed to undertake to be together. At times I wanted to shake them to get them to see sense. Admittedly I was also confused as to why Marty gave Tripp another chance but finally understanding his history put it into perspective. This also helped me to like his as a character more. I didn't warm to Tripp at the beginning of the book but by the end I was cheering for him!
This books gets points for having some big dramatic moments and of course I love grand romantic gestures so bonus points there too!
I now publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
From the very first chapter, there are lots of emotions and the scene is set for the rest of the book.
Marty is a rodeo pickup man and makes a huge sacrifice for Tripp, a bullrider and the man he loves. The two have been together for over a year and when Marty sees Tripp in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to rush in and save him from being gored by a bull. Unfortunately Marty isn't quick enough to save himself and as he lies on the ground, injured and in pain, he stares at Tripp in the distance. Marty realises that Tripp is so far in the closet, he won't approach even as his lover lies injured and in pain. Marty knows he needs to end their relationship. "Warm liquid slithered down his temple, and he voweed that would be the only tear he'd shed. Darkness wrapped around him, pushing out sound and thought, and blessedly, the pain of broken bones and shattered dreams." And that's just chapter one!
The story follows Marty and Tripp as they move from rodeo to rodeo. There is some bull riding action but most of the story explores the emotional turmoil each man is facing.
Tripp wants another chance but Marty keeps strong and his friends offer support. Plus Eric, an EMT joins their group of friends, expressing a clear interest in Marty.
Tripp wants nothing more than to be the man that Marty needs "Tripp berated himself, He had to stop this, had to get over his fears somehow before he lost Marty completely." but he bears tremendous guilt from the past which does not make this easy.
Losing Marty, the jealously he feels when he sees Eric with Marty, and finally a push from Marty himself, finally see Tripp taking steps to address his past.
But nothing is simple and the men need to face even larger hurdles if they are to be together.
I enjoyed this story and the journey that Marty and Tripp needed to undertake to be together. At times I wanted to shake them to get them to see sense. Admittedly I was also confused as to why Marty gave Tripp another chance but finally understanding his history put it into perspective. This also helped me to like his as a character more. I didn't warm to Tripp at the beginning of the book but by the end I was cheering for him!
This books gets points for having some big dramatic moments and of course I love grand romantic gestures so bonus points there too!
I now publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
kbranfield's review
4.0
4.5 stars. Pickup Men by L.C. Chase is a heartwarming romance and a moving story of self-acceptance. Please click HERE to read my review in its entirety.
emmascc's review
3.0
3.5 stars
i really enjoyed this. my main problem was with the jerk homophobic character being that way because he was gay and hated himself.
i really enjoyed this. my main problem was with the jerk homophobic character being that way because he was gay and hated himself.
daisy_c_bel's review
5.0
Heavy on the drama but a happy ending :) it was a nice and easy read and I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.