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A review by aligroen
Beneath the Layers by Sydney Blackburn, Sita Bethel, Elizabeth Coldwell, Nicki J. Markus, E.M. Hamill, C.L. Mustafic, Caitlin Ricci, Asta Idonea, C.A. Blocke
4.0
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This is a wonderful collection of stories; especially of you love men in lace like I do. All of these stories are quite different with only the lace as something in common, but I think it makes it even better because you get to see such different relationships. Some are comfortable in their own skin while some others just need love and support to know that what they want is okay. Most of the stories are told through one character’s point of view and the author’s do a wonderful job of showing the other characters emotions and feelings.
In A Linebacker in Lace Brent has a chance meeting with Arliss and discovers his secret isn’t as bad as he thinks. Arliss loves a man in lace and Brent is learning it isn’t shameful for him to wear it. Arliss’ assertiveness is a great contrast to Brent’s shyness. Gavin and Lex role play in Satin Secrets but Gavin has a surprise for Lex. Lex’s reaction is so much better and hotter than Gavin could hope for. Lex wants Gavin to feel comfortable to share his secrets and fantasies.
Billie wants to go farther than just wearing his panties in Backwards and in High Heels and surprises his lover, Oliver, with a date after his time away. After the nervousness fades Billie is so grateful of the work he put in for them to dance together for the first time. Oliver is a nice steady shoulder for Billie’s nervousness and worries. In Angels in Delaware Beau is surprised by his reaction and willingness to get to know Angel and Delaware. They come to his rescue when he needs it and work towards a relationship together. The only thing is I couldn’t help but feel that Beau was the odd man out even when things seemed to go smoothly and he is included.
In All That Entails Darian is heartbroken knowing he will have to give up his gowns and comfort in marriage. Henry will not change who he is for anyone and takes the first step towards compromise. I loved seeing them open their eyes to the possibility of more between them. Frank works hard to keep his real desires hidden in After the Dance. His and Charles friendship is the only bright spot in this day until he finds out that Charles must marry and is already in love. Seeing them work out their future despite expectations from those around them.
In A Secret Shared Tommy must share a secret after Michael shows him his extra nerdy side. Despite his fear and unwillingness to come out Tommy shares his deepest desires with Michael and is greatly rewarded. The two do well to work their relationship around their outside lives. Barrett has kept his Friday night plans secret in Ruffle My Feathers until his boss is suddenly at his show one weekend. Both determined to keep everything normal try to ignore their connection from that weekend. Watching them discover that sometimes hiding your true self from those around you isn’t always the best choice was nice.
Cover art by Natasha Snow is wonderfully understated but is perfect for this book.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This is a wonderful collection of stories; especially of you love men in lace like I do. All of these stories are quite different with only the lace as something in common, but I think it makes it even better because you get to see such different relationships. Some are comfortable in their own skin while some others just need love and support to know that what they want is okay. Most of the stories are told through one character’s point of view and the author’s do a wonderful job of showing the other characters emotions and feelings.
In A Linebacker in Lace Brent has a chance meeting with Arliss and discovers his secret isn’t as bad as he thinks. Arliss loves a man in lace and Brent is learning it isn’t shameful for him to wear it. Arliss’ assertiveness is a great contrast to Brent’s shyness. Gavin and Lex role play in Satin Secrets but Gavin has a surprise for Lex. Lex’s reaction is so much better and hotter than Gavin could hope for. Lex wants Gavin to feel comfortable to share his secrets and fantasies.
Billie wants to go farther than just wearing his panties in Backwards and in High Heels and surprises his lover, Oliver, with a date after his time away. After the nervousness fades Billie is so grateful of the work he put in for them to dance together for the first time. Oliver is a nice steady shoulder for Billie’s nervousness and worries. In Angels in Delaware Beau is surprised by his reaction and willingness to get to know Angel and Delaware. They come to his rescue when he needs it and work towards a relationship together. The only thing is I couldn’t help but feel that Beau was the odd man out even when things seemed to go smoothly and he is included.
In All That Entails Darian is heartbroken knowing he will have to give up his gowns and comfort in marriage. Henry will not change who he is for anyone and takes the first step towards compromise. I loved seeing them open their eyes to the possibility of more between them. Frank works hard to keep his real desires hidden in After the Dance. His and Charles friendship is the only bright spot in this day until he finds out that Charles must marry and is already in love. Seeing them work out their future despite expectations from those around them.
In A Secret Shared Tommy must share a secret after Michael shows him his extra nerdy side. Despite his fear and unwillingness to come out Tommy shares his deepest desires with Michael and is greatly rewarded. The two do well to work their relationship around their outside lives. Barrett has kept his Friday night plans secret in Ruffle My Feathers until his boss is suddenly at his show one weekend. Both determined to keep everything normal try to ignore their connection from that weekend. Watching them discover that sometimes hiding your true self from those around you isn’t always the best choice was nice.
Cover art by Natasha Snow is wonderfully understated but is perfect for this book.