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Boys of Summer #1
Secrets
When Declan, a vampire, is sent to the seaside town of Bullock to retrieve a magical talisman from a family, he can't help but fall for the family's teenage son Riley. But when things begin to threaten their existence, it's up to Declan and his coven to put a stop to it all... before it's too late.
178 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2011
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Richard P. Denney
17 books1,015 followersRichard Denney resides in Texas. He enjoys reading, writing, sweet tea, horror movies, & staying on Goodreads until his eyes burn of exhaustion.
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September 25, 2014
*Note: This review was originally posted when the cover and blurb were different. If the inside contents of the story have also changed since then, I'm unaware.
I am going to start off by saying that I absolutely freaking love the cover of this book. I find it very yummy. And is it just me or does anyone else think of Robert Pattinson when they look at the guy on the front?
Anyway, I'd seen Secrets around the book blogging community so I was very curious about it an that cover drew me in like crazy. I was fortunate that Richard Denney decided to gift me a copy to read. (Thanks!)
This book was a very quick read. I finished it in a very short amount of time. It was enjoyable and had a good storyline. The only complaint I have is that it was too rushed. I feel like if the story had slowed down, it would have reached it's full potential.
I am going to start off by saying that I absolutely freaking love the cover of this book. I find it very yummy. And is it just me or does anyone else think of Robert Pattinson when they look at the guy on the front?
Anyway, I'd seen Secrets around the book blogging community so I was very curious about it an that cover drew me in like crazy. I was fortunate that Richard Denney decided to gift me a copy to read. (Thanks!)
This book was a very quick read. I finished it in a very short amount of time. It was enjoyable and had a good storyline. The only complaint I have is that it was too rushed. I feel like if the story had slowed down, it would have reached it's full potential.
May 14, 2012
Wonderful characters and an interesting, refreshing take on vampires! I only wish it was longer.
December 16, 2012
I enjoyed this little novella. It was a fast, entertaining read! And I can’t wait to read the second one ^_^
However, I must talk about a few things that I didn’t like about it. One, the fact that vampires need to be invited in *spoil alert* so when Declan’s friend/brother of his coven goes through Riley’s second floor window to retrieve the all so powerful bracelet, it bugged me. Since you know, they need to be invited in!?! So how the hell did he get in? *end of spoiler*.
Second, it was a little too fast for me. If Richard Denney slowed it down just a little bit I think I would have extremely enjoyed this so much more. Here’s a few things I hoped he would have slowed down, 1) *spoil alert* Declan confessing is love to Riley. Seriously, I know Declan has been watching Riley for some time now so he knows a little bit more of Riley and has time to form these feels but what I didn’t like was how easily Riley had accepted Declan’s feelings. Though, thank fully he didn’t say it back since they’ve only known each other for a week. But how calmly and sure that he too would soon fall for him. Maybe but maybe not. I don’t know, something like that you can’t just take it so calmly. *end of spoiler* Even when my boyfriend told me that he loved me my heart was about to burst out of my chest with all the feelings I was experiencing and none of them were calm feelings, haha.
2) okay I don’t want to spoil anything else since it is so short and there’s a lot more you can spoil because of the length size. Which brings me to talking about the last thing I wanted him to slow down was when we find out something about a certain someone. One minute we suspect something isn’t right and then the next it’s confirm. And all it did to me was, what the hell just happen!?! Again, I wanted the buildup before the reveal of the truth.
Overall, it’s a fun read and I truly, truly enjoyed it. It was nice finishing a read in a day ^_^! It’s a great accomplishment when you are so busy with a semester of school. The story line was fun and I liked the other paranormal creature/myth within and I can’t wait to read more of these characters. It’ll hook you and isn’t that what readers look for.
However, I must talk about a few things that I didn’t like about it. One, the fact that vampires need to be invited in *spoil alert* so when Declan’s friend/brother of his coven goes through Riley’s second floor window to retrieve the all so powerful bracelet, it bugged me. Since you know, they need to be invited in!?! So how the hell did he get in? *end of spoiler*.
Second, it was a little too fast for me. If Richard Denney slowed it down just a little bit I think I would have extremely enjoyed this so much more. Here’s a few things I hoped he would have slowed down, 1) *spoil alert* Declan confessing is love to Riley. Seriously, I know Declan has been watching Riley for some time now so he knows a little bit more of Riley and has time to form these feels but what I didn’t like was how easily Riley had accepted Declan’s feelings. Though, thank fully he didn’t say it back since they’ve only known each other for a week. But how calmly and sure that he too would soon fall for him. Maybe but maybe not. I don’t know, something like that you can’t just take it so calmly. *end of spoiler* Even when my boyfriend told me that he loved me my heart was about to burst out of my chest with all the feelings I was experiencing and none of them were calm feelings, haha.
2) okay I don’t want to spoil anything else since it is so short and there’s a lot more you can spoil because of the length size. Which brings me to talking about the last thing I wanted him to slow down was when we find out something about a certain someone. One minute we suspect something isn’t right and then the next it’s confirm. And all it did to me was, what the hell just happen!?! Again, I wanted the buildup before the reveal of the truth.
Overall, it’s a fun read and I truly, truly enjoyed it. It was nice finishing a read in a day ^_^! It’s a great accomplishment when you are so busy with a semester of school. The story line was fun and I liked the other paranormal creature/myth within and I can’t wait to read more of these characters. It’ll hook you and isn’t that what readers look for.
October 29, 2014
Between 2/2.5* for me.
I thought the plot premise was good but it all seemed a bit hectic and jumpy about so needed a bit of thought to keep up with who was what and who they were with or against.
It read quite quick so I think a slightly longer treatment might have got some more time to associate with the characters, as it was I felt that I had a handle on something, then it all changed again.
Nice cliffhanger ending.
I thought the plot premise was good but it all seemed a bit hectic and jumpy about so needed a bit of thought to keep up with who was what and who they were with or against.
It read quite quick so I think a slightly longer treatment might have got some more time to associate with the characters, as it was I felt that I had a handle on something, then it all changed again.
Nice cliffhanger ending.
August 17, 2011
I was honored to get a little sneek peek of The Boys of Summer before it was released. I enjoyed it then, and enjoyed it even more now that I had the rest of the story to indulge in! Yet again, the author crafts a wickedly entertaining quick read. Exactly HOW long do I have to wait for book two????? ?:O
October 15, 2011
omg Declan is so sexy! TEAM DECLAN! <3
January 16, 2012
The story was good but the lack of serious editing was distracting.
January 4, 2014
Review coming soon
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