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Superpowered Love #3
Nobody's Hero
Jamie Monday lives in two different worlds. With his family, he's the golden child of awakened superpowered society. He's meant to do Great Things and pass on his powers -- with the appropriate girl, hand-picked by his mother.
He's already failed at the former, so he can't bring himself to tell her that the latter isn't happening, either.
With his friends, he's the social director and life of the party. He's also an out gay man with an appetite for the quick and easy lay. It's tough to have a relationship when you're hiding off-the-charts electrical powers, but Jamie doesn't mind.
Not until the prickly, paddy rocking, geeky-hot new guy at work shows him what he's been missing, anyhow. Kellan Shea's singular combination of dirty mouth and pure soul makes Jamie spark right from the beginning. To break through Kelly's defensive front and get to the gentle heart inside, Jamie will have to reconcile his split life: come to terms with his past, his family, his powers, even his nightmares.
Easier said than done, but if Jamie doesn't step up and own the truth, he could lose his love before it gets off the ground.
He's already failed at the former, so he can't bring himself to tell her that the latter isn't happening, either.
With his friends, he's the social director and life of the party. He's also an out gay man with an appetite for the quick and easy lay. It's tough to have a relationship when you're hiding off-the-charts electrical powers, but Jamie doesn't mind.
Not until the prickly, paddy rocking, geeky-hot new guy at work shows him what he's been missing, anyhow. Kellan Shea's singular combination of dirty mouth and pure soul makes Jamie spark right from the beginning. To break through Kelly's defensive front and get to the gentle heart inside, Jamie will have to reconcile his split life: come to terms with his past, his family, his powers, even his nightmares.
Easier said than done, but if Jamie doesn't step up and own the truth, he could lose his love before it gets off the ground.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 12, 2012
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Katey Hawthorne
61 books153 followersHi! I'm Katey. I write superpowered and fantasy romance of an LGBTQIA bent. I live at Superpowered Love -- kateyhawthorne.com.
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I know, I know, it looks like I don't read anything here at GoodReads. But I do, I swear. My reviews and stuff are all over at my other GoodReads thingie, KV Taylor. Relevant shelves to Katey Hawthorne stuff:
Romance
LGBTQ
and
Comics, Graphic Novels, and Trade Paperbacks
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September 10, 2021
Plenty of heat and a great connection between Jamie and Kellan but I found it to be a little long and I struggled with Kellan's attitude. He'd run off at the first sign of trouble and wouldn't see things from Jamie's pov.
Of course this isn't to say that Jamie didn't have flaws, but I understood them better. Perhaps it's because we only get his pov.
I did really like how Jamie respected Kellan's boundaries and didn't push for more.
I'm intrigued about the next in the series
Of course this isn't to say that Jamie didn't have flaws, but I understood them better. Perhaps it's because we only get his pov.
I did really like how Jamie respected Kellan's boundaries and didn't push for more.
I'm intrigued about the next in the series
April 19, 2016
It's been said that honesty is the best policy, but is that always the case? It's my belief that nothing is black or white. What if being totally honest puts yourself and others in jeopardy? And, what if the secret you are sworn to keep does not necessarily apply to a certain situation? What if it's actually detrimental? Isn't that time to sneak in some gray? Jamie Monday of 'Nobody's Hero' is being torn apart while internally debating this issue. What he decides will determine not only his happiness and that of his lover Kellan Shea, but others’ as well.
I immediately liked Jamie and felt sorry for him at the same time. On the surface, he's a good-natured, friendly, uncomplicated guy, that is, until you dig a little deeper. Then you begin to realize how complicated things really are. Jamie is forced to pretend to be someone he isn't and it's eating away at him. He yearns for an honest relationship, but he's torn between protecting his community, ignoring what he's always been taught, and knowing in his heart that without telling Kellan, the man he loves and trusts with his life, he won't be happy.
Kellan is, indeed, a very special guy. Brilliant, honest to a fault with absolutely no filters on what he says; he is the most truthful person around. He's lonely, but is not going to compromise who he is in any situation. Kellan lays out his whole life for Jamie, including introducing him to his large, outrageous Irish Catholic family. Even though things are good between them, Kellan feels the need to hold back, instinctively knowing that Jamie isn't being completely honest with him. Until he's sure, Kellan can't give his all to the relationship.
Written in first person, following Jamie's thoughts and feelings was often like trying to follow Comedian Robin Williams through one of his outrageously ad-libbed routines—fast, furious, witty, and absolutely brilliant. I did several double-takes with the way Jamie described the people and situations around him; marveling at the way he describes the hilarious, happy, poignant, serious, and sad people and events surrounding him. The chemistry between Kellan and Jamie is amazing, sometimes a push-pull kind of thing, but when they come together, especially in bed, it's truly magical. Their passion for each other practically oozes off of the page and witnessing the tenderness and depth of feeling between these two men is like watching a Hallmark moment in action.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It had me laughing, crying, and everything in-between. I loved the way Katey wove in the theme of honesty being the foundation in any good relationship. I loved Jamie and Kellan and everything they are and stand for. I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a genuine, heartfelt love story full of wit, charm, truth, and angst. Thank you, Katey, for such an entertaining read.
NOTE: This book was provided by Loose Id for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
I immediately liked Jamie and felt sorry for him at the same time. On the surface, he's a good-natured, friendly, uncomplicated guy, that is, until you dig a little deeper. Then you begin to realize how complicated things really are. Jamie is forced to pretend to be someone he isn't and it's eating away at him. He yearns for an honest relationship, but he's torn between protecting his community, ignoring what he's always been taught, and knowing in his heart that without telling Kellan, the man he loves and trusts with his life, he won't be happy.
Kellan is, indeed, a very special guy. Brilliant, honest to a fault with absolutely no filters on what he says; he is the most truthful person around. He's lonely, but is not going to compromise who he is in any situation. Kellan lays out his whole life for Jamie, including introducing him to his large, outrageous Irish Catholic family. Even though things are good between them, Kellan feels the need to hold back, instinctively knowing that Jamie isn't being completely honest with him. Until he's sure, Kellan can't give his all to the relationship.
Written in first person, following Jamie's thoughts and feelings was often like trying to follow Comedian Robin Williams through one of his outrageously ad-libbed routines—fast, furious, witty, and absolutely brilliant. I did several double-takes with the way Jamie described the people and situations around him; marveling at the way he describes the hilarious, happy, poignant, serious, and sad people and events surrounding him. The chemistry between Kellan and Jamie is amazing, sometimes a push-pull kind of thing, but when they come together, especially in bed, it's truly magical. Their passion for each other practically oozes off of the page and witnessing the tenderness and depth of feeling between these two men is like watching a Hallmark moment in action.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It had me laughing, crying, and everything in-between. I loved the way Katey wove in the theme of honesty being the foundation in any good relationship. I loved Jamie and Kellan and everything they are and stand for. I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a genuine, heartfelt love story full of wit, charm, truth, and angst. Thank you, Katey, for such an entertaining read.
NOTE: This book was provided by Loose Id for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
January 17, 2019
4.5 Stars
At this point with book three in the SuperPowered Love series, I am completely enthralled with how these books are turning out. Each book just seems to get better.
For me, I feel like book one was more focused on the super powers aspect and how the main characters dealt with and learned how to control their powers and the romance wasn’t forefront in that storyline. In the second book, the romance, chemistry and attraction between the two characters were more of a focus while the superpowers were more of a drama and action point in the plot.
This book, however... It had the perfect balance of these characters Jamie and Kellen falling from lust into love as well as Jamie trying to figure out how to work his powers into the equation of a relationship. These two guys intrigued me. Totally different from each other, but totally perfect for each other. Kellen is kinda nerdy, adorable from a huge religious family but still totally out and proud. And Jamie, an only child of a single parent who’s afraid at even close to 30yrs old to tell his mom who he really is and that he likes men. And honestly, with how that all turns out I don’t really blame him for his hesitation. But, even though we really see all Jamie’s faults front and center in this book, he does come through and make it all right with Kellen, and that showed me what a great guy Jamie really was deep inside. He’s not as shallow and superficial as he comes across in the beginning.
The part that irritated me the most didn’t really have to deal with Jamie and Kellen directly. It had to do with Jamie’s mom and her “friends” I just can’t fathom their way of thinking and how they tried to run their kids lives to the point that they did. And the twist at the end with Mae, I mean really?!? What the heck was that even about, who makes that kind of thing up, especially just trying to please their parents. Come on, just be real already *rolls eyes* But, it made for an interesting read for sure and I still ended up loving the book.
I was really hoping that these guys could figure out how to be fully honest with each other while still making their relationship work out. I was rooting for them from page one, they were absolutely perfect together. I loved this story and I really want the next one, I fully plan to see this series through to the end. I’m really thrilled that I picked these up to read.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
At this point with book three in the SuperPowered Love series, I am completely enthralled with how these books are turning out. Each book just seems to get better.
For me, I feel like book one was more focused on the super powers aspect and how the main characters dealt with and learned how to control their powers and the romance wasn’t forefront in that storyline. In the second book, the romance, chemistry and attraction between the two characters were more of a focus while the superpowers were more of a drama and action point in the plot.
This book, however... It had the perfect balance of these characters Jamie and Kellen falling from lust into love as well as Jamie trying to figure out how to work his powers into the equation of a relationship. These two guys intrigued me. Totally different from each other, but totally perfect for each other. Kellen is kinda nerdy, adorable from a huge religious family but still totally out and proud. And Jamie, an only child of a single parent who’s afraid at even close to 30yrs old to tell his mom who he really is and that he likes men. And honestly, with how that all turns out I don’t really blame him for his hesitation. But, even though we really see all Jamie’s faults front and center in this book, he does come through and make it all right with Kellen, and that showed me what a great guy Jamie really was deep inside. He’s not as shallow and superficial as he comes across in the beginning.
The part that irritated me the most didn’t really have to deal with Jamie and Kellen directly. It had to do with Jamie’s mom and her “friends” I just can’t fathom their way of thinking and how they tried to run their kids lives to the point that they did. And the twist at the end with Mae, I mean really?!? What the heck was that even about, who makes that kind of thing up, especially just trying to please their parents. Come on, just be real already *rolls eyes* But, it made for an interesting read for sure and I still ended up loving the book.
I was really hoping that these guys could figure out how to be fully honest with each other while still making their relationship work out. I was rooting for them from page one, they were absolutely perfect together. I loved this story and I really want the next one, I fully plan to see this series through to the end. I’m really thrilled that I picked these up to read.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
November 3, 2012
Another solidly sweet story (heh. Can't seem to avoid alliteration sometimes...) about the superpowered! story is narrated by Jamie (superpower: electricity!) and it's about his journey from out-at-work-but-not-at-home, all-but-engaged-to-Mom's-friend's-daughter to all-out in love with Kellan, who he met at work. Their backgrounds are very different; Jamie grew up the only child of a neurosurgeon dad who died when he was very young and a (presumably) executive mom, with plenty of money and privilege and charm. He has a country-club background and is part of a small, wealthy, archaic group -- all the families have superpowers and money, and are dedicated to arranged marriages and serving humanity with their powers. While Jamie's not against helping, a traumatic experience as a teen led ultimately to his finally admitting he didn't want that life and dropping out of med school, going into sales instead, although he still can't bring himself to break it to his mom that he's gay and he's never going to marry the young lady picked out for him.
Kellan, on the other hand, is a sleeper (no superpowers) and a code monkey -- he creates the software that Jamie sells. He comes from an Irish Catholic family where he is number 5 of 7 siblings. There was never quite enough money growing up, and it's shaped the way he relates to people like Jamie, who is effortlessly charismatic and charming. Kellan tends to say the wrong thing -- or the right thing the wrong way -- and he has a hard time believing that interest from the "popular" guy is not some sort of politeness or trick. Eventually they bond over a shared love of comics, and from there they get all hot and heavy. There are a few roadblocks on the way, though.
Things I liked:
1. The way Kellan's Catholicism informed his behavior and the way Jamie respected that. Kellan's not a virgin, but only just. But he's not interested in having full-on penetrative sex with *anyone* right now. And so, the whole time they're dating, Jamie respects that. They have a lot of fun in a lot of other, very creative and satisfying ways, but no penetration. Even when he wants it, even when it'd be easy to engineer it, Jamie never pushes or forces the issue, and I really like that about him.
2. Kellan's family. They're big and loud and messy and loving without being that perfect, everybody's sweetness and light, nobody argues stereotype of the loving family. There are issues. Kellan and his dad didn't speak for two years after Kellan came out. They never really did the apologize and forgive thing. The oldest brother (Ken) likes to pit Kellan against the next-oldest brother, Fin, and wind them up to see the sparks fly. The girls are just as grouchy and aggressive as the boys (my fav line, from Kellan's sister Erin as she's getting ready to play flag football with the family: "Right, I'm in, but if anyone squashes my boobs, I swear to Jesus Christ Almighty, you'll lose a limb. I'm nursing, people!" I know *just* how she feels...)
3. Jamie: He's sweet and funny, and generous. He loves his friends, he loves animals, he loves kids. He loves his mom, and tries to be what she wants and protect her from the reality of his life and love, and feels bad when he can't do that anymore.
4. Kellan: He's brash and loud and listens to great music. He loves his family and he's a sucker for cats. He's absolutely a nerd, and adorable with it. He stands by his convictions, and he always says the wrong thing.
5. The supporting cast: Clark, Sarah and Isabella. Clark is Jamie's best friend, another member of the sales team, and married to Sarah, who's a spitfire. They have two kids; the younger, baby Caitlin, is Jamie's goddaughter. They go out of their way to take care of him, and to set him up on a sort-of date with Kellan. Isabella is also a coworker; she and Jamie share romance novels and she befriends Kellan from the beginning.
Things I wasn't so crazy about:
Really, mostly, it was Jamie and Kellan. Jamie takes forever to get his head on straight! I get that he wants his mom to be happy, but you can only sacrifice so much for someone else -- and honestly, we're only responsible for our own happiness. We have no control over other people's choices, and I really wish I could sit down with Jamie and tell him that (not that I think he'd listen...). And I can understand his reluctance, initially, to tell Kellan about the electricity, but he also kind of needs to learn to listen to himself -- he *knew* that (a.) Kellan is trustworthy, not liable to go spouting off about it to everyone he sees or deliberately use that information to try to hurt anyone and (b.) that the lies are going to be an issue at some point.
And Kellan is just so touchy! He has all these preconceived notions about people -- particularly about Jamie (or people like Jamie) and he just reacts whenever things aren't so smooth. He gets mad and leaves and won't speak to Jamie for days on end. And, yeah, he kept kind of a huge secret from you, but, dude! It didn't just expose HIM to you, it exposes his mother, her friends, and all the people he grew up with! You don't just casually drop shit like that on the first date...
Kellan, on the other hand, is a sleeper (no superpowers) and a code monkey -- he creates the software that Jamie sells. He comes from an Irish Catholic family where he is number 5 of 7 siblings. There was never quite enough money growing up, and it's shaped the way he relates to people like Jamie, who is effortlessly charismatic and charming. Kellan tends to say the wrong thing -- or the right thing the wrong way -- and he has a hard time believing that interest from the "popular" guy is not some sort of politeness or trick. Eventually they bond over a shared love of comics, and from there they get all hot and heavy. There are a few roadblocks on the way, though.
Things I liked:
1. The way Kellan's Catholicism informed his behavior and the way Jamie respected that. Kellan's not a virgin, but only just. But he's not interested in having full-on penetrative sex with *anyone* right now. And so, the whole time they're dating, Jamie respects that. They have a lot of fun in a lot of other, very creative and satisfying ways, but no penetration. Even when he wants it, even when it'd be easy to engineer it, Jamie never pushes or forces the issue, and I really like that about him.
2. Kellan's family. They're big and loud and messy and loving without being that perfect, everybody's sweetness and light, nobody argues stereotype of the loving family. There are issues. Kellan and his dad didn't speak for two years after Kellan came out. They never really did the apologize and forgive thing. The oldest brother (Ken) likes to pit Kellan against the next-oldest brother, Fin, and wind them up to see the sparks fly. The girls are just as grouchy and aggressive as the boys (my fav line, from Kellan's sister Erin as she's getting ready to play flag football with the family: "Right, I'm in, but if anyone squashes my boobs, I swear to Jesus Christ Almighty, you'll lose a limb. I'm nursing, people!" I know *just* how she feels...)
3. Jamie: He's sweet and funny, and generous. He loves his friends, he loves animals, he loves kids. He loves his mom, and tries to be what she wants and protect her from the reality of his life and love, and feels bad when he can't do that anymore.
4. Kellan: He's brash and loud and listens to great music. He loves his family and he's a sucker for cats. He's absolutely a nerd, and adorable with it. He stands by his convictions, and he always says the wrong thing.
5. The supporting cast: Clark, Sarah and Isabella. Clark is Jamie's best friend, another member of the sales team, and married to Sarah, who's a spitfire. They have two kids; the younger, baby Caitlin, is Jamie's goddaughter. They go out of their way to take care of him, and to set him up on a sort-of date with Kellan. Isabella is also a coworker; she and Jamie share romance novels and she befriends Kellan from the beginning.
Things I wasn't so crazy about:
Really, mostly, it was Jamie and Kellan. Jamie takes forever to get his head on straight! I get that he wants his mom to be happy, but you can only sacrifice so much for someone else -- and honestly, we're only responsible for our own happiness. We have no control over other people's choices, and I really wish I could sit down with Jamie and tell him that (not that I think he'd listen...). And I can understand his reluctance, initially, to tell Kellan about the electricity, but he also kind of needs to learn to listen to himself -- he *knew* that (a.) Kellan is trustworthy, not liable to go spouting off about it to everyone he sees or deliberately use that information to try to hurt anyone and (b.) that the lies are going to be an issue at some point.
And Kellan is just so touchy! He has all these preconceived notions about people -- particularly about Jamie (or people like Jamie) and he just reacts whenever things aren't so smooth. He gets mad and leaves and won't speak to Jamie for days on end. And, yeah, he kept kind of a huge secret from you, but, dude! It didn't just expose HIM to you, it exposes his mother, her friends, and all the people he grew up with! You don't just casually drop shit like that on the first date...
October 1, 2021
sweet cute story..easy read and interesting. cute and curious. it was fun
October 3, 2021
Nobody's Hero is the third book in the Superpowered Love series by Katey Hawthorne. This book is about Jamie and Kellan. Their story was an enjoyable read.
March 30, 2012
Rating: 4.8 stars
Jamie Monday is living two lives. In one life, he is normal and outwardly gay, he's the life of the gay party scene, the office extrovert, everyone's favorite homo. Then there's his other life, the hidden one as a member of the Awakened, people who can control the elements. As an Awakened, Jamie is deep in the closet. He hides his sexual identity from his mother and the Awakened community who expect him to marry and procreate. Additionally, Jamie hides the fact that he is an Awakened from those in his "normal" life. Jamie has been good at keeping his identities compartmentalized but the increasing pressure by his mother to marry and the hot new IT guy at work has upset his equilibrium.
Kellan Shea is brainy, adorkable, and a Sleeper, the name given to Humans with no supernatural abilities. From the beginning Jamie feels drawn to him. It doesn't matter that Kellan is socially awkward, defensive, and downright prickly, Jamie realizes that Kelly is who he wants. Kellan has a pure core within a sizzling exterior and Jamie finds himself falling in love. But Kellan hates lies and Jamie's life is one of deceit. Can Jamie find the courage to be himself or will he lose the only man he has ever loved?
This is the third book in the Superpowered Love series and just a great read. I have come to expect wonderful and quirky characters from Katey Hawthorne and Nobody's Fool is chock full of them, starting with Jamie Monday. Jamie seems superficial to begin with but a shallow gorgeous surface hides a deeply conflicted man. Jamie wants to please his mother, his only family. The Awakened community they live in is close-knit, rigid, and almost incestuous in their intermarrying. They all have high expectations of their progeny. Jamie acknowledges all of that while still trying to have a "normal" life. It's not so much that he wants to lie as he doesn't want to disappoint anyone. Each time my frustrations build with his character's seeming inability to deal truthfully with those around him, Jamie's inner dialog makes his position seem all too human and understandable.
And then there's Kellan Shea. I adored Kelly right from his mumbled fingernail chewing introduction to Jamie and friends at the office. He is such a contradiction. Kellan is Catholic and not just in name only. He believes in his religion and is unafraid to say so. He has a potty mouth, hot temper, and a vulnerable soul. He is so very interesting in his outlook on life and sex that I feel as though I haven't come across a someone like him before. These two characters ease into their relationship with all the grace of two porcupines waltzing.
The beauty of this story is that we all can relate to Jamie and the way he has complicated his life. Who hasn't wanted to please their parents to the point of suppressing their own wants and needs? Who hasn't told a lie or smudged the truth so someone isn't hurt? Life is full of complications, ones we create and those created for us. For Jamie, it is not only his sexuality but his supernatural powers that he is hiding. There is not one part of his life that is clear and open. And not even Jamie realizes the full impact that has had on him until the end. All the conflict, all the hurt that emerges are realistically and vividly portrayed. I ached for those characters as I watched them fumble and sometimes fail as they reached for each other.
And did I mention the hot sex? I should have because this story is full of it. It's that wonderful falling in love/lust/love sex where you can't get enough of each other. And it's also diversion sex, makeup sex and everything in between. It's sloppy, and all encompassing. There's also great music, wonderful locations and a great Irish family I couldn't get enough of. I was so sorry to get to the end of Nobody's Fool and it's endearing cast of characters. I hope you will feel the same.
Cover: Cover art by P.L. Nunn. A great cover that beautifully captures the characters.
Available from Loose Id.
Jamie Monday is living two lives. In one life, he is normal and outwardly gay, he's the life of the gay party scene, the office extrovert, everyone's favorite homo. Then there's his other life, the hidden one as a member of the Awakened, people who can control the elements. As an Awakened, Jamie is deep in the closet. He hides his sexual identity from his mother and the Awakened community who expect him to marry and procreate. Additionally, Jamie hides the fact that he is an Awakened from those in his "normal" life. Jamie has been good at keeping his identities compartmentalized but the increasing pressure by his mother to marry and the hot new IT guy at work has upset his equilibrium.
Kellan Shea is brainy, adorkable, and a Sleeper, the name given to Humans with no supernatural abilities. From the beginning Jamie feels drawn to him. It doesn't matter that Kellan is socially awkward, defensive, and downright prickly, Jamie realizes that Kelly is who he wants. Kellan has a pure core within a sizzling exterior and Jamie finds himself falling in love. But Kellan hates lies and Jamie's life is one of deceit. Can Jamie find the courage to be himself or will he lose the only man he has ever loved?
This is the third book in the Superpowered Love series and just a great read. I have come to expect wonderful and quirky characters from Katey Hawthorne and Nobody's Fool is chock full of them, starting with Jamie Monday. Jamie seems superficial to begin with but a shallow gorgeous surface hides a deeply conflicted man. Jamie wants to please his mother, his only family. The Awakened community they live in is close-knit, rigid, and almost incestuous in their intermarrying. They all have high expectations of their progeny. Jamie acknowledges all of that while still trying to have a "normal" life. It's not so much that he wants to lie as he doesn't want to disappoint anyone. Each time my frustrations build with his character's seeming inability to deal truthfully with those around him, Jamie's inner dialog makes his position seem all too human and understandable.
And then there's Kellan Shea. I adored Kelly right from his mumbled fingernail chewing introduction to Jamie and friends at the office. He is such a contradiction. Kellan is Catholic and not just in name only. He believes in his religion and is unafraid to say so. He has a potty mouth, hot temper, and a vulnerable soul. He is so very interesting in his outlook on life and sex that I feel as though I haven't come across a someone like him before. These two characters ease into their relationship with all the grace of two porcupines waltzing.
The beauty of this story is that we all can relate to Jamie and the way he has complicated his life. Who hasn't wanted to please their parents to the point of suppressing their own wants and needs? Who hasn't told a lie or smudged the truth so someone isn't hurt? Life is full of complications, ones we create and those created for us. For Jamie, it is not only his sexuality but his supernatural powers that he is hiding. There is not one part of his life that is clear and open. And not even Jamie realizes the full impact that has had on him until the end. All the conflict, all the hurt that emerges are realistically and vividly portrayed. I ached for those characters as I watched them fumble and sometimes fail as they reached for each other.
And did I mention the hot sex? I should have because this story is full of it. It's that wonderful falling in love/lust/love sex where you can't get enough of each other. And it's also diversion sex, makeup sex and everything in between. It's sloppy, and all encompassing. There's also great music, wonderful locations and a great Irish family I couldn't get enough of. I was so sorry to get to the end of Nobody's Fool and it's endearing cast of characters. I hope you will feel the same.
Cover: Cover art by P.L. Nunn. A great cover that beautifully captures the characters.
Available from Loose Id.
May 21, 2012
3.5 stars
This review was originally written for The Romance Reviews and can also be found there.
NOBODY'S HERO is the third book in the Superpowered Love series and probably the one that brings most of the author's talent to the surface. The writing is more balanced when compared to the previous book and holds more of the contemporary elements than supernatural.
Jamie Monday is a party boy, rich with a great job and considered the elite among others with his abilities. The perfect marrying type and that is exactly what's expected of him by his mother. But the thing is, Jamie is gay and the last thing he wants is to marry a woman he hasn't seen in ten years. Despite his denial, he's leading a double life; one that he only shows to his friends, where he's outgoing, happy and openly gay, and the other where he hides his true self, is really insecure when it comes to his life choices and keeps quiet on the farce that is his supposed engagement to the woman he only knew as a child.
His eyes start to open up once he meets Kellan, who is shy with a sharp tongue and incredibly hot. They hit it off right away and with each passing day Jamie sees what he's been missing. But his hidden life is still very much existent and Kellan isn't someone who is willing to wait forever or simply let lies go.
I did like the guys from the previous book more, mostly because it was funnier and bad boys are way cooler. Still, this book was more detailed and the relationship between the men more explored. I appreciated the contemporary aspects of it and thought that was really well done. Unlike the previous book, this one was much better in the second part with quicker developments and intense encounters. The first half did drag a bit but it really paid off to be persistent. What I liked about this story is that there was barely any actual sex (meaning penetration). It suited the flow without making me feel overwhelmed with repetitive scenes from beginning to the end. Plus it added to the romantic side and made the connection between the guys more special.
Katey Hawthorne is slowly but steadily becoming a well-known name in m/m romance. I appreciate the way she incorporates good music into her books and gives us a taste of men with wicked personalities. While this book might be somewhere between three and four stars and there was no actual ‘bad boy' in it, I still thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the next installment.
This review was originally written for The Romance Reviews and can also be found there.
NOBODY'S HERO is the third book in the Superpowered Love series and probably the one that brings most of the author's talent to the surface. The writing is more balanced when compared to the previous book and holds more of the contemporary elements than supernatural.
Jamie Monday is a party boy, rich with a great job and considered the elite among others with his abilities. The perfect marrying type and that is exactly what's expected of him by his mother. But the thing is, Jamie is gay and the last thing he wants is to marry a woman he hasn't seen in ten years. Despite his denial, he's leading a double life; one that he only shows to his friends, where he's outgoing, happy and openly gay, and the other where he hides his true self, is really insecure when it comes to his life choices and keeps quiet on the farce that is his supposed engagement to the woman he only knew as a child.
His eyes start to open up once he meets Kellan, who is shy with a sharp tongue and incredibly hot. They hit it off right away and with each passing day Jamie sees what he's been missing. But his hidden life is still very much existent and Kellan isn't someone who is willing to wait forever or simply let lies go.
I did like the guys from the previous book more, mostly because it was funnier and bad boys are way cooler. Still, this book was more detailed and the relationship between the men more explored. I appreciated the contemporary aspects of it and thought that was really well done. Unlike the previous book, this one was much better in the second part with quicker developments and intense encounters. The first half did drag a bit but it really paid off to be persistent. What I liked about this story is that there was barely any actual sex (meaning penetration). It suited the flow without making me feel overwhelmed with repetitive scenes from beginning to the end. Plus it added to the romantic side and made the connection between the guys more special.
Katey Hawthorne is slowly but steadily becoming a well-known name in m/m romance. I appreciate the way she incorporates good music into her books and gives us a taste of men with wicked personalities. While this book might be somewhere between three and four stars and there was no actual ‘bad boy' in it, I still thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the next installment.
June 10, 2012
I love starting a book and being able to tell right away that the author has hit this one out of the park. There’s no worry that I’m going to get bored with the characters. I don’t have to spend time deciding whether it’s worth it to invest myself in the story. I’m just hooked.
That’s Nobody’s Hero.
I adored Jamie instantly, and, if possible, loved Kellan even more. I’m a big fan of prickly characters, but I think the challenge for authors writing them into a love story lies in making readers understand why a non-cranky character would sacrifice it all to be with someone so perpetually withering.
I totally understood why Jamie falls for Kellan, because I fell for Kellan too. Jamie’s far from a golden boy jock stereotype, and Kellan’s far from a socially inept computer geek stereotype. They’re both funny, complex, and utterly engaging characters, and it’s easy to see how they balance each other.
Jamie’s first person narrative is hilarious and charming, and I enjoyed charting Jamie’s development from—literally—nobody’s hero to an actual hero. It’s an arc similar to those in other books in the Superpowered Love series, where a character has superpowers but would rather party like a non-superhero, then gradually morphs into a for-real hero. Except, not necessarily a leap-tall-buildings-in-a-single-bound hero. But into someone heroically capable of being there for someone else.
Really, what Katey Hawthorne’s characters do over the course of her novels is grow up—in really funny, touching ways. And sometimes their maturing processes happen to involve fire, ice, or electricity.
Secondary characters are well drawn. I particularly loved Kellan’s giant, boozy, banjo-playing, raucously-singing family. My own family is sadly lacking in banjos.
One other thing I have to comment on is the truly brilliant way Jamie and Kellan’s conversation about Kellan’s religion and sexual orientation is handled. What could have been an uncomfortable scene or a source of conflict is written with humor, maturity, and empathy for both parties. In fact, what’s so awesome about it is that it’s really not a big deal. Jamie is curious and asks Kellan how he reconciles being gay with being Catholic, and Kellan tells him how. Get it, Kelly!
I highly, highly recommend this book.
That’s Nobody’s Hero.
I adored Jamie instantly, and, if possible, loved Kellan even more. I’m a big fan of prickly characters, but I think the challenge for authors writing them into a love story lies in making readers understand why a non-cranky character would sacrifice it all to be with someone so perpetually withering.
I totally understood why Jamie falls for Kellan, because I fell for Kellan too. Jamie’s far from a golden boy jock stereotype, and Kellan’s far from a socially inept computer geek stereotype. They’re both funny, complex, and utterly engaging characters, and it’s easy to see how they balance each other.
Jamie’s first person narrative is hilarious and charming, and I enjoyed charting Jamie’s development from—literally—nobody’s hero to an actual hero. It’s an arc similar to those in other books in the Superpowered Love series, where a character has superpowers but would rather party like a non-superhero, then gradually morphs into a for-real hero. Except, not necessarily a leap-tall-buildings-in-a-single-bound hero. But into someone heroically capable of being there for someone else.
Really, what Katey Hawthorne’s characters do over the course of her novels is grow up—in really funny, touching ways. And sometimes their maturing processes happen to involve fire, ice, or electricity.
Secondary characters are well drawn. I particularly loved Kellan’s giant, boozy, banjo-playing, raucously-singing family. My own family is sadly lacking in banjos.
One other thing I have to comment on is the truly brilliant way Jamie and Kellan’s conversation about Kellan’s religion and sexual orientation is handled. What could have been an uncomfortable scene or a source of conflict is written with humor, maturity, and empathy for both parties. In fact, what’s so awesome about it is that it’s really not a big deal. Jamie is curious and asks Kellan how he reconciles being gay with being Catholic, and Kellan tells him how. Get it, Kelly!
I highly, highly recommend this book.
April 12, 2012
In this, the third novel in Katey Hawthorne's Superpowered Love series, I feel she has come into her own as an author. The writing is smoother, the plot more evenly balanced (no real plot inconsistencies) and the pacing was much more even. It is also my favorite in the series so far, and the first to rate above 3 stars.
Jamie Monday, an awakened with electrical power, is living two lives, and in both of them, he is hiding an essential part of himself. With his mother and the awakened community, he is in the closet, while at work amongst the sleepers, he is out and proud, but hiding his 'superpowers'.
Jamie is a bit of a slut (the chraracter's own self description) yet he is also not quite happy. Some of this (slut and unhappiness) is due to the on-going belief of his mother that he will marry a nice girl and make very strong super babies... Which is so not what he wants...
Then, at work, a new computer nerd, Kellen, comes to the company and with his arrival, Jamie's feelings are awakened.
Yep, some of the story, in broad strokes, is predictable, but there are definitely a few twists that I really didn't see coming. Apart from those twists though, it is Jamie's character (for me, anyway) that kept me hooked to the story. Jamie is a bit of a smart-ass, seemingly egocentric, but it covers a wounded soul and feelings of inadequacy. I really liked his character development and the way his character 'bounced' off Kellen. Kellen's character, perhaps, is less detailed for the bulk of the story. It is actually in the epilogue where his real depth is revealed. I admit, this normally would leave me a bit frustrated yet for some reason, Ms Hawthorne's writing has left me feeling content with not only the end, but the story as a whole. I really liked this novel, and I will definitely look out for future novels from this author.
Jamie Monday, an awakened with electrical power, is living two lives, and in both of them, he is hiding an essential part of himself. With his mother and the awakened community, he is in the closet, while at work amongst the sleepers, he is out and proud, but hiding his 'superpowers'.
Jamie is a bit of a slut (the chraracter's own self description) yet he is also not quite happy. Some of this (slut and unhappiness) is due to the on-going belief of his mother that he will marry a nice girl and make very strong super babies... Which is so not what he wants...
Then, at work, a new computer nerd, Kellen, comes to the company and with his arrival, Jamie's feelings are awakened.
Yep, some of the story, in broad strokes, is predictable, but there are definitely a few twists that I really didn't see coming. Apart from those twists though, it is Jamie's character (for me, anyway) that kept me hooked to the story. Jamie is a bit of a smart-ass, seemingly egocentric, but it covers a wounded soul and feelings of inadequacy. I really liked his character development and the way his character 'bounced' off Kellen. Kellen's character, perhaps, is less detailed for the bulk of the story. It is actually in the epilogue where his real depth is revealed. I admit, this normally would leave me a bit frustrated yet for some reason, Ms Hawthorne's writing has left me feeling content with not only the end, but the story as a whole. I really liked this novel, and I will definitely look out for future novels from this author.
April 14, 2012
This is my favorite book so far in the Superpowered Love series. Jamie Monday is an "awakened", meaning he is one of the few humans that has amazing superpowers. In Jamie's case, he is one of the strongest up and comers in his superpowered awakened society. Unfortunately, being a part of this society has certain...expectations. Since birth, his mother has expected him to marry another powerful woman of their society and create perfect, super-charged babies. Sounds great, right? It's the like being in the Kennedys of the superhero world. Just one problem. Jamie is gay.
Kellan Shea, "the new guy" at Jamie's office, is a cranky, gruff, code-monkey, that seems to not be interested in socializing with anyone at work. But it's nearly impossible to ignore Jamie, who is the social director and life of every party. Eventually Jamie begins to breach Kellan's walls and learns more about Kellan than he's ever told anybody. But how can Jamie expect Kellan to open up when he can never tell Kellan, a non-powered sleeper, his biggest secret of all?
I really enjoy Katey Hawthorne's writing style and I almost feel like she is more comfortable with her "voice" in this book than in her previous ones. Not that I didn't enjoy those, but I just really loved the language, the dialogue, the style - everything about this book clicked for me. I think mostly because the way this book reads is the way I talk and interact with my own friends and family. The bantering among friends, between Jamie and Kellan, and within Kellan's family just was really relatable for me.
A fun series for the those that like paranormal romance, but again, this is my favorite book so far.
Kellan Shea, "the new guy" at Jamie's office, is a cranky, gruff, code-monkey, that seems to not be interested in socializing with anyone at work. But it's nearly impossible to ignore Jamie, who is the social director and life of every party. Eventually Jamie begins to breach Kellan's walls and learns more about Kellan than he's ever told anybody. But how can Jamie expect Kellan to open up when he can never tell Kellan, a non-powered sleeper, his biggest secret of all?
I really enjoy Katey Hawthorne's writing style and I almost feel like she is more comfortable with her "voice" in this book than in her previous ones. Not that I didn't enjoy those, but I just really loved the language, the dialogue, the style - everything about this book clicked for me. I think mostly because the way this book reads is the way I talk and interact with my own friends and family. The bantering among friends, between Jamie and Kellan, and within Kellan's family just was really relatable for me.
A fun series for the those that like paranormal romance, but again, this is my favorite book so far.
April 5, 2012
There wasn't anything wrong with this story and I did enjoy it but I just didn't connect enough to love it. I think it was Jamie's refusal to deal with his family/community. I get he never told anyone he was gay, lots of people don't, but I never really got it. There is reference that they had to be keep hidden because of hunters/crazies, but the whole arranged marriages and the way he kept sending these vague messages to his "intended" and then being annoyed she didn't know what he was really saying. Huh? She had powers but I'm pretty sure ESP was not it.
For those who like a character who deals with religion, Kellen is a practicing Catholic and there are a few conversations about how he justifies his religion and being gay. It wasn't preachy though, just a statement of who he was an I was okay with that. I don't know, it just didn't connect for me, but the sex is pretty steamy and Kellan's motley crew of cats was cute.
For those who like a character who deals with religion, Kellen is a practicing Catholic and there are a few conversations about how he justifies his religion and being gay. It wasn't preachy though, just a statement of who he was an I was okay with that. I don't know, it just didn't connect for me, but the sex is pretty steamy and Kellan's motley crew of cats was cute.
March 14, 2012
I am a firm believer that there's such thing as "chemistry with author's writing" ... and this one sort of fails me in that sense. I just feel like Jamie's narration (1st person) is meant for himself or those who are clued into his mind. Like there's a personal joke or reference somewhere that I don't have my hands on.
Sure, there's one or two scene that I enjoy, like when Jamie meets Kellan's colorful family. However, most of the times, I feel like I'm that kid in the party, where there are conversations happening around me, that I have no idea what they are all about.
Plus I wonder what's the significance of the 'awakened' vs. 'sleeper' theme since really, Jamie doesn't use his power much *shrugs*
Sure, there's one or two scene that I enjoy, like when Jamie meets Kellan's colorful family. However, most of the times, I feel like I'm that kid in the party, where there are conversations happening around me, that I have no idea what they are all about.
Plus I wonder what's the significance of the 'awakened' vs. 'sleeper' theme since really, Jamie doesn't use his power much *shrugs*
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Contains: electricity, Irish-American punk, baseball, The Winking Lizard (Ohio people, you know what I mean), family issues, nerdflirting, Powers Irish Whiskey, surprising tattoos, arranged marriages, recurring nightmares, Little Italy, big arguments, sex, Catholicism, accidental heroics, secrets, lies, love, and white Jockey underpants.
May be enjoyable for those who like their romantic conflict a little more internal, those who like their guys either grouchy and nerdy or hot and superpowered (or any combination of the above), and those who like the promise of a little sweetness at the end of the day.
Contains: electricity, Irish-American punk, baseball, The Winking Lizard (Ohio people, you know what I mean), family issues, nerdflirting, Powers Irish Whiskey, surprising tattoos, arranged marriages, recurring nightmares, Little Italy, big arguments, sex, Catholicism, accidental heroics, secrets, lies, love, and white Jockey underpants.
May be enjoyable for those who like their romantic conflict a little more internal, those who like their guys either grouchy and nerdy or hot and superpowered (or any combination of the above), and those who like the promise of a little sweetness at the end of the day.
March 16, 2012
I dare you to read this story and not fall madly in love with Kellan. This is another great addition to the series. It's light on the paranormal stuff, but I prefer it that way (I like the main focus to be on the relationship). As always, Katey Hawthorne's writing just sparkles. Jamie's narration is witty and clever and wonderful.
October 4, 2021
Jamie Monday was always known as being kind, considerate and friendly to everyone. At work he is openly gay and is known for his one night stands. When he is with his mother, he tries to be the son she wants since he disappointed her when he quit med school. He is afraid to tell her he is gay so she keeps pressuring him to marry the daughter of her best friend. Jamie is living two different lives and it is very stressful. Then he makes Kellan, a computer geek at work. Jamie is instantly atracted to Kellan but Kellan seems anti-social. Jamie doesn't give up and after awhile Kellan relaxes near him. Jamie enjoys Kellan's quirky ways and his blunt language. Jamie learns quickly that he wants more than a night with Kellan but he has some secrets that are driving them apart. Jamie is awakened and has a talent with electricity but it is discouraged to tell the sleepers about the special abilities.
Kellan knows he is a geek and not skilled around people. He comes from a big Catholic family which makes it hard for him to come out as gay to his family. His religious beliefs makes him uncomfortable with penetration but he enjoys playing around. When he first met Jamie, he saw him as the cool type of kid who would never be interested in someone like him. As he gets to know Jamie better, he learns he is very kind and considerate. He seems too good to be true until he learns that Jamie has never come out to his mother. Learning about Jamies short-comings make Kellan care for him more. However Jamie is hiding things from him which really annoys him. Can the two make a relationship together?
This is a great book and I really enjoyed Kellan and Jamie. I received a copy of this story in return for my honest review.
Kellan knows he is a geek and not skilled around people. He comes from a big Catholic family which makes it hard for him to come out as gay to his family. His religious beliefs makes him uncomfortable with penetration but he enjoys playing around. When he first met Jamie, he saw him as the cool type of kid who would never be interested in someone like him. As he gets to know Jamie better, he learns he is very kind and considerate. He seems too good to be true until he learns that Jamie has never come out to his mother. Learning about Jamies short-comings make Kellan care for him more. However Jamie is hiding things from him which really annoys him. Can the two make a relationship together?
This is a great book and I really enjoyed Kellan and Jamie. I received a copy of this story in return for my honest review.
October 2, 2021
This story was longer than either of the first two, and contained more personal angst, particularly for MC Jamie. Jamie is something of a gay playboy around his friends, but leads a completely different life with his mother and her friends, who think he is a superstar among the 'awakened' and expect him to propagate their kind. The second MC, Kellan, is Jamie's opposite in many ways. He is an introverted geek with a dirty mouth. This story dragged a bit for me in places, and I missed some of the action from the first two books in the series. I also found the notion that Jamie could hide his gay/partier life so completely from his mother and the community a bit hard to believe. There was more description of the 'awakened' community and their customs, but I feel the series could still do with a bit more world-building. I didn't like this book as well as the first two. It was longer, but didn't use the additional words to good effect. This is a book that could have benefitted from a dual POV (IMO).
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
September 23, 2021
This book was better to me than the others I have read in this series. We have Jamie and Kellan. Jamie is a privileged “awakened” with the power of electricity at his fingertips and the life of every party. He lives large and loud, but he has two separate lives: his everyday life as an out and proud gay man and his life with his mother as the society darling destined to wed well and have more privileged and gifted babies. It’s living a lie and it is wearing him thin. Kellan is the new guy at work, the introverted nerd and programmer who comes from a large Catholic family. The only problem is Kellan is a sleeper, someone who doesn’t know about the awakened. This book didn’t dwell on the science of it all as much and dealt with more of the dual life Jamie leads. Obviously this isn’t healthy and really just leads on a path of self destruction. One thing I did like was how absolutely ridiculous the whole society expectation was and how it did actually get turned around for our MC. Parts of the story felt a little forced and Jamie is a bit of a jerk sometimes when he doesn’t want to deal with “feelings” or situations. It’s a good story overall though.
September 30, 2021
Jamie Monday is not happy with his life. As an awakened in his community, he is expected to do great things, pass on his talent as well as allow his mother to select who he will do that with. So far, he has avoided most of it and he still has not told his mother he is gay. Then he meets the prickly new guy at work and his role as social director and life of the party is not enough. Kellen Shea appeals to Jaimie on so many levels.
These two together were magic. Their chemistry was so strong I am surprised my ereader still functions properly. They did have some issues with trust. Kellen was out while Jamie still had not told his mother, leading to some Awkward moments. In addition, Jamie had the big secret of being awakened. His mother kept telling him a life with someone who is not awakened could never work. Love works in strange ways. Pick this one up and read about how love worked in this story, Nobody’s Hero.
These two together were magic. Their chemistry was so strong I am surprised my ereader still functions properly. They did have some issues with trust. Kellen was out while Jamie still had not told his mother, leading to some Awkward moments. In addition, Jamie had the big secret of being awakened. His mother kept telling him a life with someone who is not awakened could never work. Love works in strange ways. Pick this one up and read about how love worked in this story, Nobody’s Hero.
October 3, 2021
For Jaime, the golden child in an influential family, expectations are a burden. He is expected to do great things and to marry and produce. But he is gay, although he is not out to the family. He is out to his friends and to them he is also a live wire socially. He is content with casual encounters until he meets Kellen at work and realizes that he wants more. To have more Jaime is going to have to be upfront about his sexuality to his family. And how will his being awakened affect his relationship with Kellan. I liked Jaime and Kellan and thought that worked well together despite their differences. I also liked the way these stories provide food for thought about some of the strange divisions that interfere in societies and try to keep love from winning.
I received an ARC from GRR for an honest review.
I received an ARC from GRR for an honest review.
October 23, 2021
Putting religious aspects in any story is always tricky. They either mesh with the story or create a mess. In this case, I am leaning more towards the mess part. I am not sure I completely understood the full impact of religion on their relationship. I think I got the basic aspects of it all, but definitely not the full picture. I am also still not sure if I like this author or not. Three books in now, and I am still as confused as ever. Go figure. While I did not like this one as much as the previous one, it was still alright. The plot was okay, the characters were okay and everything was pretty much okay. So there is that.
**I was provided an ARC of this book from the GRR for an honest review**
**I was provided an ARC of this book from the GRR for an honest review**
September 29, 2021
The best so far of the series!
I really liked Jamie and Kellan together. Poor Jamie, I really felt for him and you could see how the expectations of his mother were slowly crushing him. Kellan was a bright spot, he had such lovely energy though I did occasionally get frustrated with how quickly he would react. Sometimes, I felt he should have made more of an effort to listen to Jamie before reacting especially given how Jamie respected Kellan boundaries and never pushed for more. Kellan was still a wonderful character though and he really was perfect for Jamie. I’m really enjoying this series so far and I’m looking forward to the next book!
I really liked Jamie and Kellan together. Poor Jamie, I really felt for him and you could see how the expectations of his mother were slowly crushing him. Kellan was a bright spot, he had such lovely energy though I did occasionally get frustrated with how quickly he would react. Sometimes, I felt he should have made more of an effort to listen to Jamie before reacting especially given how Jamie respected Kellan boundaries and never pushed for more. Kellan was still a wonderful character though and he really was perfect for Jamie. I’m really enjoying this series so far and I’m looking forward to the next book!
October 1, 2021
Jamie and Kellan ❤️🔥❤️
Ohhhh... so this series keeps getting better and better, this book was the longest I've read to far (so that helped) plenty of heat in this one and their connection was on point!! I was impressed with the respect for boundaries Jamie showed toward Kellan......it was really sweet to read. I would of like for duel POV.... especially because we get a ton of push and pull, I really wanted to know what Kellan was thinking in those moments, but it didn't spoil the story at all. I'd defiantly recommend this book and I'm looking forward to reading the next on, I'm fast becoming a fan of this series!!!
* I received an ARC from GRR, this is my open and honest review *
Ohhhh... so this series keeps getting better and better, this book was the longest I've read to far (so that helped) plenty of heat in this one and their connection was on point!! I was impressed with the respect for boundaries Jamie showed toward Kellan......it was really sweet to read. I would of like for duel POV.... especially because we get a ton of push and pull, I really wanted to know what Kellan was thinking in those moments, but it didn't spoil the story at all. I'd defiantly recommend this book and I'm looking forward to reading the next on, I'm fast becoming a fan of this series!!!
* I received an ARC from GRR, this is my open and honest review *
October 5, 2021
Nobody’s Hero is the third book in the Superpowered Love Series. You don’t need to read in order.
An incredible m/m romance. I really felt for Jamie. So many expectations. His mother wants him to get married to a woman and have children. She doesn’t know he’s gay. You could just see how hard all of this was for him.
By friends he’s known as a party guy and is out as gay. Essentially it’s like leading a double life (poor guy)
He’s meets Kellen who is completely different. He’s more aggressive and flies off the handle a lot.
Lots of chemistry and steamy scenes. All in all another great read in this series.
Can quite easily be read in one sitting.
An incredible m/m romance. I really felt for Jamie. So many expectations. His mother wants him to get married to a woman and have children. She doesn’t know he’s gay. You could just see how hard all of this was for him.
By friends he’s known as a party guy and is out as gay. Essentially it’s like leading a double life (poor guy)
He’s meets Kellen who is completely different. He’s more aggressive and flies off the handle a lot.
Lots of chemistry and steamy scenes. All in all another great read in this series.
Can quite easily be read in one sitting.
September 13, 2021
Nobody's Hero is the third book in this series around superpowered humans and follows the story of Kellan, a human, and Jamie, who has superpowers. The book need some additional world-building/background info as it was difficult to follow the story at times. You never knew who was saying what, even with conversations with two people it got confusing at times, however, the book was written from only one POV. Overall I enjoyed reading the book as it has a lot going for it but could have done some better steamy scenes. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 4, 2021
Overall I liked this book, about as much as the second one in the series. I liked the character of Jamie, Kellan was ok but a little harsh sometimes and very quick to anger. They were sweet and hot together. I didn’t totally understand Kellan’s reasons for waiting, I guess until he felt that Jamie was all in and holding nothing back? I felt somewhat the same about this book as the first two-that not enough happens, but this is a bit more about Jamie’s internal struggle with living in two worlds so the pace of this book was easier to deal with.
October 9, 2021
Sometimes, you have to fight for what you want. Jamie and Kellan, just fit! They go through life with a perfectly synergistic flow. Jamie's family have great expectations for his life. How does he tell them, he has differences of opinions? Jamie is dragging steamer trunk baggage. Jamie has to introduce Kel to his abilities and ensure there are no problems. Does Jamie find the strength? Is Kellan his strength? Good story! The complex dilemma Jamie and Kel must work through make the story challenging and satisfying. Well done! I received and ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 25, 2021
This is book 3 in this series and is about Kellan and Jaime. Jaime has powers but Kelly doesn’t. Told in Jaime’s point of view. He lives a double life, where at home he plays straight, while out with friends, he can let his hair down and be himself. Even though Jaime is smitten, it takes a bit for Kellan to warm up. It was a great book and I recommend.
I received a copy of this book for my review
I received a copy of this book for my review
October 2, 2021
This series just keeps rocking those tropes! Here we have the playboy, Jamie who is bowled over by the geeky, mouthy Kelly. These two have to overcome family pressures, their stereotypical views of each other and Jamie has to do some serious thinking about what kind of man he wants to be. I was initially a bit daunted to see this series has ten books, but now I can't wait to read them all and suspect if these first three are any indication, I'll want many more.
October 2, 2021
This is the third book in the Superpowered
Love series and I'm happy to say that I am thoroughly enjoying these books.
This is Jamie and Kellan's story and I found myself rooting for them,hoping they would gain their happily ever after.
I'm enjoying all the world building and I am definitely interested in reading more books in this series.
I received an ARC copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review.
Love series and I'm happy to say that I am thoroughly enjoying these books.
This is Jamie and Kellan's story and I found myself rooting for them,hoping they would gain their happily ever after.
I'm enjoying all the world building and I am definitely interested in reading more books in this series.
I received an ARC copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review.
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