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loishojmark's review against another edition
3.0
It wasn't too bad as long as I skip all the corny bedroom scenes. But I wasn't a fan of this book.
haletostilinski1's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 stars
So this one, for me, ended up only being slightly better than the first book. I thought Miles and Quinn had a better connection, both sexually and romantically than Matt and Oliver did in the first one (at least, that's how it felt for me) but there still was, at times, an almost structured way to the writing of this story.
I don't know quite how to explain what I mean by that except for maybe...it felt like there wasn't anything new or exciting that really set this story apart from the first one. Yes, the sex was hotter than in the first book (and the dominant/submissive role these two had in the bedroom was hot as fuck, I loved that, and I gotta say I loved Miles calling Quinn "baby boy" although I'm sure many probably won't like that) but there was nothing, plot wise, and plot wise in regards to the developing of the relationship, that felt all that different, so that's why I gave off .75 stars to this book, because it felt pretty predictable at times.
Enjoyable and fun to read? Hell yes. Hot? Whew fuck yes, I enjoyed the sex in this one. (There were a few of the sex scenes that felt like they were rushed and skipped over just because the author didn't want to write a full sex scene, like in the first one, but they were a lot fewer, with a lot more hot scenes than those kind, that I was able to get over it). I also think this is worth is just for Miles and Quinn, who are not only hot together but adorable as well.
But do I think there's anything so amazing about this that it would deserve 5 stars? Nah, not really. I would expect a good, fun read, but not anything particularly amazing and "blow my mind" awesome about it. Which is fine, not every book has to be a favorite.
This was definitely better than the first, imo, and I think its definitely worth a read.
So this one, for me, ended up only being slightly better than the first book. I thought Miles and Quinn had a better connection, both sexually and romantically than Matt and Oliver did in the first one (at least, that's how it felt for me) but there still was, at times, an almost structured way to the writing of this story.
I don't know quite how to explain what I mean by that except for maybe...it felt like there wasn't anything new or exciting that really set this story apart from the first one. Yes, the sex was hotter than in the first book (and the dominant/submissive role these two had in the bedroom was hot as fuck, I loved that, and I gotta say I loved Miles calling Quinn "baby boy" although I'm sure many probably won't like that) but there was nothing, plot wise, and plot wise in regards to the developing of the relationship, that felt all that different, so that's why I gave off .75 stars to this book, because it felt pretty predictable at times.
Enjoyable and fun to read? Hell yes. Hot? Whew fuck yes, I enjoyed the sex in this one. (There were a few of the sex scenes that felt like they were rushed and skipped over just because the author didn't want to write a full sex scene, like in the first one, but they were a lot fewer, with a lot more hot scenes than those kind, that I was able to get over it). I also think this is worth is just for Miles and Quinn, who are not only hot together but adorable as well.
But do I think there's anything so amazing about this that it would deserve 5 stars? Nah, not really. I would expect a good, fun read, but not anything particularly amazing and "blow my mind" awesome about it. Which is fine, not every book has to be a favorite.
This was definitely better than the first, imo, and I think its definitely worth a read.
papercranestitches's review against another edition
4.0
The first third of this book was pretty darn repetitive, but the sex was Christina Aguilera levels of dirrty, so I persevered (with the light bondage, paddling, playful daddy/boy banter, rimming, and ovary scorching dirty talk, it was clearly a personal sacrifice). ;)
Thankfully, the book eventually became less repetitious and by then Miles' big heart and Quinn's kindness and sense of fun had worked their way under my skin and I was smitten with both of them. By the time Hart brought the romance and the complicated feels and yes, even the tears, I was a goner. <3
And, not to take away from the relationship between our MCs, but Hart has clearly poured her heart and soul into breathing life into the friendship between Ollie, Chase, Miles and Matt, and it shows. The guys bicker playfully, and don't always agree with one another, but you know that they would literally step in front of a bullet for each other. The relationship between these four (and now Quinn) is perhaps the strongest bond of its kind I've seen in an m/m romance novel in a really long time.
Crossing my fingers I don't have to wait too long for Chase's story - our most fun-loving West Hollywood Bro needs his HEA too!
Thankfully, the book eventually became less repetitious and by then Miles' big heart and Quinn's kindness and sense of fun had worked their way under my skin and I was smitten with both of them. By the time Hart brought the romance and the complicated feels and yes, even the tears, I was a goner. <3
And, not to take away from the relationship between our MCs, but Hart has clearly poured her heart and soul into breathing life into the friendship between Ollie, Chase, Miles and Matt, and it shows. The guys bicker playfully, and don't always agree with one another, but you know that they would literally step in front of a bullet for each other. The relationship between these four (and now Quinn) is perhaps the strongest bond of its kind I've seen in an m/m romance novel in a really long time.
Crossing my fingers I don't have to wait too long for Chase's story - our most fun-loving West Hollywood Bro needs his HEA too!
dys's review against another edition
4.0
These West Hollywood boys need to get their eyes checked. Their families too. 45+ winks in this book. It just got silly after a while. Still a scorching hot book and Quinn was a fantastic character. Buy This. Love This. It'll be hard not to.
madlom's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
haletostilinski1's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 stars
So this one, for me, ended up only being slightly better than the first book. I thought Miles and Quinn had a better connection, both sexually and romantically than Matt and Oliver did in the first one (at least, that's how it felt for me) but there still was, at times, an almost structured way to the writing of this story.
I don't know quite how to explain what I mean by that except for maybe...it felt like there wasn't anything new or exciting that really set this story apart from the first one. Yes, the sex was hotter than in the first book (and the dominant/submissive role these two had in the bedroom was hot as fuck, I loved that, and I gotta say I loved Miles calling Quinn "baby boy" although I'm sure many probably won't like that) but there was nothing, plot wise, and plot wise in regards to the developing of the relationship, that felt all that different, so that's why I gave off .75 stars to this book, because it felt pretty predictable at times.
Enjoyable and fun to read? Hell yes. Hot? Whew fuck yes, I enjoyed the sex in this one. (There were a few of the sex scenes that felt like they were rushed and skipped over just because the author didn't want to write a full sex scene, like in the first one, but they were a lot fewer, with a lot more hot scenes than those kind, that I was able to get over it). I also think this is worth is just for Miles and Quinn, who are not only hot together but adorable as well.
But do I think there's anything so amazing about this that it would deserve 5 stars? Nah, not really. I would expect a good, fun read, but not anything particularly amazing and "blow my mind" awesome about it. Which is fine, not every book has to be a favorite.
This was definitely better than the first, imo, and I think its definitely worth a read.
So this one, for me, ended up only being slightly better than the first book. I thought Miles and Quinn had a better connection, both sexually and romantically than Matt and Oliver did in the first one (at least, that's how it felt for me) but there still was, at times, an almost structured way to the writing of this story.
I don't know quite how to explain what I mean by that except for maybe...it felt like there wasn't anything new or exciting that really set this story apart from the first one. Yes, the sex was hotter than in the first book (and the dominant/submissive role these two had in the bedroom was hot as fuck, I loved that, and I gotta say I loved Miles calling Quinn "baby boy" although I'm sure many probably won't like that) but there was nothing, plot wise, and plot wise in regards to the developing of the relationship, that felt all that different, so that's why I gave off .75 stars to this book, because it felt pretty predictable at times.
Enjoyable and fun to read? Hell yes. Hot? Whew fuck yes, I enjoyed the sex in this one. (There were a few of the sex scenes that felt like they were rushed and skipped over just because the author didn't want to write a full sex scene, like in the first one, but they were a lot fewer, with a lot more hot scenes than those kind, that I was able to get over it). I also think this is worth is just for Miles and Quinn, who are not only hot together but adorable as well.
But do I think there's anything so amazing about this that it would deserve 5 stars? Nah, not really. I would expect a good, fun read, but not anything particularly amazing and "blow my mind" awesome about it. Which is fine, not every book has to be a favorite.
This was definitely better than the first, imo, and I think its definitely worth a read.
dejunk's review against another edition
5.0
Miles and Quinn!
I fell in love with both men. Their relationship was full of banter, heat, a dash of conflict and a spoon of angst. Stir in good friends, family and emotions and you have an awesome book. Loved it!
I fell in love with both men. Their relationship was full of banter, heat, a dash of conflict and a spoon of angst. Stir in good friends, family and emotions and you have an awesome book. Loved it!
cadiva's review against another edition
5.0
Five beautiful fat Quinn and Miles stars
I love relationships where there is just as much talking and laughing as there is time spent on the smexy encounters and this book is a starring example.
You can tell, and Riley admits it in the acknowledgements, that these two men were written with love. They jump off the page in all their wonderful glory, Quinn with his smart mouth, Miles with his unfailing honesty.
I loved every bit of this story, as I did book one in the series (and the prologue before that) because they feel real, the friendship between the four men at the heart of the setting, those who surround them, and the world they inhabit, could be just round the corner at that bar table.
It reminded me very much of St Elmo's Fire, one of the best films of the 80s and also of my own bunch of school mates who've now been taking the mickey out of each other for almost 40 years.
Beautiful cover too. I loved that this was a romance focused on an inter racial relationship with a man of colour at the centre. I wish there were even more novels which focused away from the typical white guy heroes.
I love relationships where there is just as much talking and laughing as there is time spent on the smexy encounters and this book is a starring example.
You can tell, and Riley admits it in the acknowledgements, that these two men were written with love. They jump off the page in all their wonderful glory, Quinn with his smart mouth, Miles with his unfailing honesty.
I loved every bit of this story, as I did book one in the series (and the prologue before that) because they feel real, the friendship between the four men at the heart of the setting, those who surround them, and the world they inhabit, could be just round the corner at that bar table.
It reminded me very much of St Elmo's Fire, one of the best films of the 80s and also of my own bunch of school mates who've now been taking the mickey out of each other for almost 40 years.
Beautiful cover too. I loved that this was a romance focused on an inter racial relationship with a man of colour at the centre. I wish there were even more novels which focused away from the typical white guy heroes.