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by R.J. Moray
R.J. Moray's writing has captured the complexity and evolving nature of Jack and Channon's relationship in such a compelling way. Even though it's been over a year since I last read a story from Jack and Channon's perspective, I fell right back into their relationship effortlessly as if I'd never left. These men have been through so much together, good and bad, and yet their stories never get stale or boring or repetitive. This episode was particularly satisfying to me because it finally addressed some of the long-standing questions I've had about the types of kink Channon and Jack engage in. Non-monagamy can be a tricky subject in any setting, and though it's certainly not for me in my personal life, I finally feel like I understand why it works for Jack and Channon. I love the way these stories make me question the assumptions I've always made about what "should" happen in a committed relationship, and in a way I feel closer than ever to Jack and Channon now that I've let go of my personal biases.
Seeing how fulfilled Channon and Jack are by their relationship was a wonderful thing, and it made me so happy to know that the two of them are so in sync. The trust they have in each other is incredible, and this episode really highlighted how rock-solid their bond is. Jack spent a large part of the story reflecting about a variety of things, and I enjoyed stepping back from the day-to-day to get a deeper understanding of him as a character. I didn't realize that was something I'd been missing lately, but it added a depth to his interactions with Channon that packed an emotional punch. Channon, for his part, had a surprisingly sweet side-plotline in this story. I didn't expect to get so attached to Victor, but the way his and Channon's time together highlighted what was different about Channon and Jack's relationship put a lot into perspective for me. I am desperately, not-so-secretly hoping that Victor will eventually get his own story, because a man that polite and sweet surely has to have a soulmate out there somewhere.
It wouldn't be a HBND episode without a hefty dose of steam, and boy did Channon and Jack set me ablaze in this one! Surely at some point these two are going to run out of new things to share with each other, but for now I'll happily devour each and every new experience they explore together. Channon and Victor did have some on-page sexy time, but all of it was fully out in the open and agreed on by Jack and Channon. To be honest, every steamy moment paled in comparison to that last night (you KNOW which one), and can I just say that R.J. Moray, you have outdone yourself once again! I'll always be Team Nate-and-Ewan, but I'm possibly even more excited to see all the ways Jack and Channon will continue to grow together.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
Seeing how fulfilled Channon and Jack are by their relationship was a wonderful thing, and it made me so happy to know that the two of them are so in sync. The trust they have in each other is incredible, and this episode really highlighted how rock-solid their bond is. Jack spent a large part of the story reflecting about a variety of things, and I enjoyed stepping back from the day-to-day to get a deeper understanding of him as a character. I didn't realize that was something I'd been missing lately, but it added a depth to his interactions with Channon that packed an emotional punch. Channon, for his part, had a surprisingly sweet side-plotline in this story. I didn't expect to get so attached to Victor, but the way his and Channon's time together highlighted what was different about Channon and Jack's relationship put a lot into perspective for me. I am desperately, not-so-secretly hoping that Victor will eventually get his own story, because a man that polite and sweet surely has to have a soulmate out there somewhere.
It wouldn't be a HBND episode without a hefty dose of steam, and boy did Channon and Jack set me ablaze in this one! Surely at some point these two are going to run out of new things to share with each other, but for now I'll happily devour each and every new experience they explore together. Channon and Victor did have some on-page sexy time, but all of it was fully out in the open and agreed on by Jack and Channon. To be honest, every steamy moment paled in comparison to that last night (you KNOW which one), and can I just say that R.J. Moray, you have outdone yourself once again! I'll always be Team Nate-and-Ewan, but I'm possibly even more excited to see all the ways Jack and Channon will continue to grow together.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.