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A review by ariadna
Black Dog by Cat Grant
3.0
This is the story of Eddie, a guy who co-runs his family's diner with his mom. An ex-Marine (who also went to seminary at one point), Eddie keeps a very low-key existence. He's got an on and off thing with his childhood friend Danny (who owns a boxing gym). Their relationship, however, is complicated by a tragedy that occurred when they were both teenagers.
In comes Tom, a young runway with a natural talent for fighting. Wary, queer, and carrying a lot of scars (mental and some physical), Tom becomes Danny's protegee at the gym.
The story features dudes with a LOT of baggage, some very tender and sexy-sweet moments, and MMA fighting talk.
I bought this book one day when it was on special for 99c. FTR, I tend to avoid novellas because I like lengthier books, but the narrative pulled me in. The characters had great dynamics and I even liked the fighting scenes! There is a bit of narrative shift because all of Eddie's chapters are in 1st person while Tom and Eddie's are in 3rd limited.
From what I know, the 2nd book will focus on Tom while the 3rd will be about someone who is a background character in book 1. I was thoroughly (and happily) surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.
In comes Tom, a young runway with a natural talent for fighting. Wary, queer, and carrying a lot of scars (mental and some physical), Tom becomes Danny's protegee at the gym.
The story features dudes with a LOT of baggage, some very tender and sexy-sweet moments, and MMA fighting talk.
I bought this book one day when it was on special for 99c. FTR, I tend to avoid novellas because I like lengthier books, but the narrative pulled me in. The characters had great dynamics and I even liked the fighting scenes! There is a bit of narrative shift because all of Eddie's chapters are in 1st person while Tom and Eddie's are in 3rd limited.
From what I know, the 2nd book will focus on Tom while the 3rd will be about someone who is a background character in book 1. I was thoroughly (and happily) surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.