Lilith Duvalier

Jaden and Rye are not only best friends and roommates, they are also equally disappointed in their recent dating experiences and other people's expectations as to who they should be. As a consequence, they are both starved for affection. All of these factors play a role in the creation of their "one night contract", the agreement that what happens in bed that night after the party will never be spoken about again, but they are not the only reason things happen. It's very clear from the start that Jaden wants more, and while we don’t hear from Rye until later in the story, it seems he is on the same page.

Jaden is so starved for affection, he had me worried. People tell him he is "too gay" (as if such a thing even existed), but he just wants to be himself. I thought it was particularly bad that other gay men told him this. They should know better! The idea he would accept just about anything in exchange for some attention and a loving touch could have gotten him into big trouble. Luckily, he opens up to his best friend and finds him extremely willing to "experiment" – then go for more.

Rye is described as "mostly straight", but that doesn’t seem to stop him from expressing what he feels for Jaden. Not that he ever really admitted it to himself before that fateful night when they come up with the idea of a "one night contract", valid until they leave the bed, but when the tie comes he is very open to trying new things. He is also the one who isn't willing to let the "contract" end, and I loved the way he took the pillow with him as proof that he hadn’t left the bed. Perfect!

This story is a great mix of sweet, cute, and extremely passionate. Both men have issues but never thought they'd be the ones to support each other as more than friends. They are clearly right for each other as well, and once they do admit their feelings, the fact they know each other so well comes in very handy. If you like stories about friends becoming more, if you enjoy reading books with just a touch of angst, and if you're looking for a hot, passionate read, then you will probably like this book.




NOTE: This book was provided by Evernight Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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Sometimes a kiss can be a life-altering event, and usually this is because it opens at least one of the kissers' eyes about the other person, seeing them in a different, more loving light. That is not, however, the kind of kiss Thatcher experiences when a random girl liplocks him at a college party. He is mortified, not only because he hates kissing a woman, but because his "secret boyfriend", Peter, sees the whole thing and is so unhappy he leaves. What follows is a lot of sex, half-discussions, and an agreement from Peter to keep everything quiet. As Thatcher gets more wrapped up in what they do together, he begins to rethink his position.

There is nothing really wrong with this story, but there is a lot of physical activity and nothing really happens. Thatcher's inner monologue is somewhat repetitive, and I just couldn't get a handle on or feel a connection with him or Peter.

If you enjoy stories with lots o hot activity and a little bit of kink, you may like this story a lot more than I did.


NOTE: This book was provided by Evernight Publishing for the purpose of a review.… (altro)

This is a very hot, yet sweet story about two guys who are about to get married and drowning in the stress of the preparations. They decide to take a one-night break so they can have a “life” and some romance again, but the opportunity that opens up when Thomas runs into his old college crush takes them on an entirely unexpected, yet very sexy adventure. Instead of a romantic night for just the two of them, they end up fulfilling a long-held fantasy and the heat ratchets up several levels.

Thomas is a meticulous planner, but he’s just about had it with things going wrong, family interfering, and Carlos forgetting a fitting appointment. A night out is just what they need, even if he worries about the cost. But when Jimmy turns up, Thomas realizes their fantasy role-play has changed. He is very hesitant at first, having never been with a man other than Carlos, but the temptation is too much for him, and with Carlos’s support and encouragement, Thomas embarks on an experimental journey of sexual discovery.

Carlos is the more experienced of the two, slightly more dominant, and incredibly turned on by the idea of seeing “his” Thomas interact with a hot guy from their college guys. I loved how he guides Thomas through his fears and hesitation, never putting any pressure on him to do more than he is comfortable with. Carlos himself is extremely dedicated to Thomas and very secure in their love being otherwise monogamous, and that makes a big difference for Thomas.

Jimmy, on top of being very hot, really opens up to Thomas and Carlos, adding an emotional component that makes the shared physical activity more meaningful for all of them. Without being clingy or expecting more, Jimmy gives and receives way more affection than would have been possible with total strangers. For me, that made the story even more fun to read.

If you like threesomes, if you enjoy seeing a committed couple spice up their sex lives by temporarily inviting a third man into their bed, and if you’re looking for a hot, sensual, and fun read, you will probably like this short story.


NOTE: This book was provided by Evernight Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.… (altro)