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A review by readfrenzy
Try by Ella Frank
4.0
4.5 stars
Try is the first book I’ve read by Ella Fox and only my second m/m book. It pushed me a little bit out of my comfort zone, but it was impossible for me to put down.
Logan is a virile bisexual. He really enjoys sex, but only of the hit it and quit it variety. He has sex frequently and is accustomed to having anyone he wants, anytime he wants, anywhere he wants. Tate is a straight, recently divorced new bartender at the bar Logan frequents. When Logan sees Tate, he decides he has to have him and won’t stop at anything until he gets Tate to try a little man on man action.
Tate puts up a good fight, but you just know he doesn’t stand a chance against Logan’s persistence and magnetism. Tate’s frustration and hostility toward Logan as he tries to resist Logan’s blatant advances creates wonderful tension and some of the most exciting moments in the book.
I’m surprised my Kindle didn’t go up in flames because I don’t think I’ve ever read a book this hot. I felt like I needed a cigarette, and I don’t even smoke. There’s raunchy sex – lots and lots of dirty sex – so if you blush easily, walk away now. I’m conflicted on the amount of sex scenes in this book. It really is excessive but also very much in keeping with Logan’s sexual appetite. There’s a sense of desperation and wonder as Tate ventures into this completely foreign experience. I could understand why he would want to spend as much time as possible exploring their intimate relationship. I just wish they spent an equal amount of time outside the bedroom. To genuinely fall for someone and want to change your lifestyle for them, you have to learn what makes the other person tick, their likes and dislikes, and their history. I don’t feel that was accomplished convincingly enough.
Ella Frank’s writing is stellar. Her unique approach to writing the story in the third person while seamlessly interweaving alternating first person monologues is extremely effective. Try is one addictive, erotic, and emotional book. I’m off to read the next book in the series, [b:Take|17798654|Take (Temptation, #2)|Ella Frank|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1390789525s/17798654.jpg|24898064]!
Try is the first book I’ve read by Ella Fox and only my second m/m book. It pushed me a little bit out of my comfort zone, but it was impossible for me to put down.
Logan is a virile bisexual. He really enjoys sex, but only of the hit it and quit it variety. He has sex frequently and is accustomed to having anyone he wants, anytime he wants, anywhere he wants. Tate is a straight, recently divorced new bartender at the bar Logan frequents. When Logan sees Tate, he decides he has to have him and won’t stop at anything until he gets Tate to try a little man on man action.
Tate puts up a good fight, but you just know he doesn’t stand a chance against Logan’s persistence and magnetism. Tate’s frustration and hostility toward Logan as he tries to resist Logan’s blatant advances creates wonderful tension and some of the most exciting moments in the book.
I’m surprised my Kindle didn’t go up in flames because I don’t think I’ve ever read a book this hot. I felt like I needed a cigarette, and I don’t even smoke. There’s raunchy sex – lots and lots of dirty sex – so if you blush easily, walk away now. I’m conflicted on the amount of sex scenes in this book. It really is excessive but also very much in keeping with Logan’s sexual appetite. There’s a sense of desperation and wonder as Tate ventures into this completely foreign experience. I could understand why he would want to spend as much time as possible exploring their intimate relationship. I just wish they spent an equal amount of time outside the bedroom. To genuinely fall for someone and want to change your lifestyle for them, you have to learn what makes the other person tick, their likes and dislikes, and their history. I don’t feel that was accomplished convincingly enough.
Ella Frank’s writing is stellar. Her unique approach to writing the story in the third person while seamlessly interweaving alternating first person monologues is extremely effective. Try is one addictive, erotic, and emotional book. I’m off to read the next book in the series, [b:Take|17798654|Take (Temptation, #2)|Ella Frank|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1390789525s/17798654.jpg|24898064]!