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ravenwilds's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ilyarozanov123's review against another edition
5.0
I’m a big fan of this one. It gives me all the tingly fluttery feels. You don’t need to be into BDSM to enjoy it either, because that’s not what drew me to it—no, it’s their connection. Sam and Michael have such great chemistry and such a strong connection from the start. They need each other and they’re so good together.
I keep going back to this book over and over again, and it’s just as good every time. 5 stars.
I keep going back to this book over and over again, and it’s just as good every time. 5 stars.
enemies2lover's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
crtsjffrsn's review against another edition
Michael Sebastian doesn't mind finding some fun while he's on vacation. And while his latest trip hasn't led to much, he knows he's found it when Sam Anderson walk into the bar. The two share an incredible time together, and part ways never expecting to see each other again. Until Michael gets back to work and realizes he knows the new CEO who has just been hired. Michael wouldn't mind exploring another night with Sam, awkward as it might be now that he's the boss. But for Sam, who just might share a similar longing, it's not possible. Not entirely because of the workplace romance issue--but because he's not out, and he doesn't intend to be. As they work closely together, both men will need to explore what they want, what they need, and what they're willing to give up to get it.
There is an interesting intensity in the writing on this one that helps bring the feelings of the characters to life. It's quite an introduction to the world this series is set in, and I look forward to reading more.
There is an interesting intensity in the writing on this one that helps bring the feelings of the characters to life. It's quite an introduction to the world this series is set in, and I look forward to reading more.
margotreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
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? Yes
3.0
breadedbookpages's review against another edition
3.0
katereads2much's review against another edition
3.0
I'll give Ms. Zabo this, she writes some hella good sex scenes. She did some great emotional work too, but I still felt like the story sagged in places, especially towards the last quarter or so of the book. I did like the dynamics of the characters. While Michael and Sam do have a Dominate/submissive relationship in the bedroom and an employee/ employer dynamic in their professional lives, in their friendship and romance, they're on even ground. I still felt like the story sagged a little here and there, but I did like it overall.
leahkarge's review against another edition
4.0
Warnings: homomisia / homophobia, ableism, mention/description of past hate crime, slurs, toxic masculinity
Rep: gay MCs
Rep: gay MCs