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From Different Worlds
Sometimes true love seems to come at warp speed from another planet.
Two strangers who seem to be from different worlds learn how opposites attract when a short, skinny nerd meets a big, strong bodybuilder during a costume contest at a science fiction convention. Both are wearing skimpy, revealing costumes, and the sexual tension is palpable. But what happens later when the costumes come off?
Steve Morgan is shy, sensitive, and introverted. The quintessential nerd with social anxiety so severe, he often stutters and can sometimes barely even speak at all. Adam Baxter is tall, strong, bold, and exuberant. Everyone wants him, but he only has eyes for one guy in particular. In almost every way, they’re as different as night and day. And yet they’re also like opposite sides of the same coin.
Steve finds it hard to believe a big, strong hunk like Adam could actually be interested in a skinny little geek like him. But Adam is a kind, gentle giant who quickly realizes he’ll need to hold back on his naturally flirty, boisterous behavior to keep from scaring away his timid crush.
As they get to know each other better, Steve is hesitant to divulge his life-long health problems because it makes him look like bad boyfriend material. But after a severe health crisis strikes, will Adam still care enough to hang around? Or will Steve have to go back to being all alone like always?
Two strangers who seem to be from different worlds learn how opposites attract when a short, skinny nerd meets a big, strong bodybuilder during a costume contest at a science fiction convention. Both are wearing skimpy, revealing costumes, and the sexual tension is palpable. But what happens later when the costumes come off?
Steve Morgan is shy, sensitive, and introverted. The quintessential nerd with social anxiety so severe, he often stutters and can sometimes barely even speak at all. Adam Baxter is tall, strong, bold, and exuberant. Everyone wants him, but he only has eyes for one guy in particular. In almost every way, they’re as different as night and day. And yet they’re also like opposite sides of the same coin.
Steve finds it hard to believe a big, strong hunk like Adam could actually be interested in a skinny little geek like him. But Adam is a kind, gentle giant who quickly realizes he’ll need to hold back on his naturally flirty, boisterous behavior to keep from scaring away his timid crush.
As they get to know each other better, Steve is hesitant to divulge his life-long health problems because it makes him look like bad boyfriend material. But after a severe health crisis strikes, will Adam still care enough to hang around? Or will Steve have to go back to being all alone like always?
336 pages, Paperback
Published June 7, 2023
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About the author
A.K. Williams
37 books8 followersAuthor of Life Lost and Found, a YA novel about a girl who is worshiped by a civilization of Lego people that live in the dirt. Also love, awkwardness, recovering self-worth after a teenage-hood of bulling, and more love. That stuff too.
This particular A.K. Williams has not authored any books featuring boats on the cover.
This particular A.K. Williams has not authored any books featuring boats on the cover.
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May 10, 2023
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.5 stars
From Different Worlds is a mostly light, melodramatic, get-together story featuring a strong opposites-attract theme, and threads of age gap and found family mixed in. Through Steve, author A.K. Williams thoroughly explores the life of someone who’s always felt like they’re watching life more than participating in it. Over the course of the story, Steve and Adam have a meet-cute, followed by an intense weekend of passion; however, the bulk of the book is these two trying to figure out how to build something lasting, while contending with their own insecurities.
Overall, this book wasn’t quite my cup of tea, but it does a solid job exploring deeply opposite personalities and physical types being attracted to each other. Readers who enjoy melodrama will surely like how clear-cut and consistent Steve and Adam are in their respective roles. If you like couples who can’t keep their hands off each other and always seem to have an innuendo at the ready, then Steve and Adam’s rapport cannot be beat.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
3.5 stars
From Different Worlds is a mostly light, melodramatic, get-together story featuring a strong opposites-attract theme, and threads of age gap and found family mixed in. Through Steve, author A.K. Williams thoroughly explores the life of someone who’s always felt like they’re watching life more than participating in it. Over the course of the story, Steve and Adam have a meet-cute, followed by an intense weekend of passion; however, the bulk of the book is these two trying to figure out how to build something lasting, while contending with their own insecurities.
Overall, this book wasn’t quite my cup of tea, but it does a solid job exploring deeply opposite personalities and physical types being attracted to each other. Readers who enjoy melodrama will surely like how clear-cut and consistent Steve and Adam are in their respective roles. If you like couples who can’t keep their hands off each other and always seem to have an innuendo at the ready, then Steve and Adam’s rapport cannot be beat.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
May 7, 2023
Now I usually don't buy books from authors I don't know or haven't read before - this is a personal choice as I have KU and don't have a lot of disposable income being a working Mama.
HOWEVER! #AKWilliams was struggling to get eyes on their book so I decided to give the sample a shot. I am so glad I did lovelies!
I ended up buying the whole book because I needed to see how these complicated characters find their way to a happy ending.
Things I enjoyed - I really liked that the characters of Steve and Adam are realistically complicated, with the effects of their lives and past experiences still being seen and worked through. I also really loved Adams sense of humor and that stereotypes were treated as a real factor in people's interactions with the MC's.
Things I didn't like - Steve is meant to be tanned, to the point where Adam thinks he has used bronzer, and is part Native American however the cover shows a stereotypical white 'nerd'. I think for a book that is so concerned with the effect of and battle against stereotypes this was a notable mistake. I also could not suspend my disbelief enough in relation to the authors treatment of allergies. I know this is only in my experience, and I am sure that in other countries it can be different but I have never seen, heard or read about someone not believing someone when they say they have an allergy - especially in a medical setting. Not to mention eggs are the second most common allergy after cow's milk in children and not everyone grows out of an childhood allergy.
Other than that I found it an interesting read, with aspects of mysticism, family issues, the impact of your past and the fact that in life communication is more important than you think.
HOWEVER! #AKWilliams was struggling to get eyes on their book so I decided to give the sample a shot. I am so glad I did lovelies!
I ended up buying the whole book because I needed to see how these complicated characters find their way to a happy ending.
Things I enjoyed - I really liked that the characters of Steve and Adam are realistically complicated, with the effects of their lives and past experiences still being seen and worked through. I also really loved Adams sense of humor and that stereotypes were treated as a real factor in people's interactions with the MC's.
Things I didn't like - Steve is meant to be tanned, to the point where Adam thinks he has used bronzer, and is part Native American however the cover shows a stereotypical white 'nerd'. I think for a book that is so concerned with the effect of and battle against stereotypes this was a notable mistake. I also could not suspend my disbelief enough in relation to the authors treatment of allergies. I know this is only in my experience, and I am sure that in other countries it can be different but I have never seen, heard or read about someone not believing someone when they say they have an allergy - especially in a medical setting. Not to mention eggs are the second most common allergy after cow's milk in children and not everyone grows out of an childhood allergy.
Other than that I found it an interesting read, with aspects of mysticism, family issues, the impact of your past and the fact that in life communication is more important than you think.
May 28, 2023
Opposites
First of all I am going to give this book a 4/5. It is actually a good book. The two main characters are Adam and Steve. With names like that I wondered was it a middle finger to homophobia. Adam and Steve meet a sci fi/ fantasy convention. Adam is tall, very handsome and well built. Steve is a little man, handsome, and a nerd. For Adam, the attraction is immediate but Steve takes some time. Steve has some other issues he is dealing with and trust is hard thing for him. Steve has some severe food allergies and he does not want to tell Adam because he is afraid Adam will leave. At first Adam seems to be a bit much but as the story progresses, he becomes awesome. In fact both men are awesome. I do recommend this book.
First of all I am going to give this book a 4/5. It is actually a good book. The two main characters are Adam and Steve. With names like that I wondered was it a middle finger to homophobia. Adam and Steve meet a sci fi/ fantasy convention. Adam is tall, very handsome and well built. Steve is a little man, handsome, and a nerd. For Adam, the attraction is immediate but Steve takes some time. Steve has some other issues he is dealing with and trust is hard thing for him. Steve has some severe food allergies and he does not want to tell Adam because he is afraid Adam will leave. At first Adam seems to be a bit much but as the story progresses, he becomes awesome. In fact both men are awesome. I do recommend this book.
April 27, 2023
While I absolutely adored the dichotomy of Adam and Steve, the latter, although I'll allow that he was nervous, was rather persnickety at first, but we soon learn the truth.
With all his health issues Steve never expects to find true love, indeed he's been so mentally abused by uncaring family and past boyfriends he's become exceedingly wary. Adam, a hulky body builder/gym trainer is tired of fellow hulks attitudes, he's more drawn to slim young men anyway. And the rest, as they say, is history, one gorgeous history.
With all his health issues Steve never expects to find true love, indeed he's been so mentally abused by uncaring family and past boyfriends he's become exceedingly wary. Adam, a hulky body builder/gym trainer is tired of fellow hulks attitudes, he's more drawn to slim young men anyway. And the rest, as they say, is history, one gorgeous history.
June 5, 2023
I really hate leaving negative reviews but damn… I’m not happy I wasted $9 on this. The description made the book sound SO GOOD. and it wasn’t. It was poorly written. Awkward as fuck. The ending was bad.
And do they seriously need a !!!!!!!!!!!! after most of the things they say ? That bugged the hell out of me.
Think I’ll stick to KU books from now on.
I don’t recommend this book.
Sorry 🤷♀️
And do they seriously need a !!!!!!!!!!!! after most of the things they say ? That bugged the hell out of me.
Think I’ll stick to KU books from now on.
I don’t recommend this book.
Sorry 🤷♀️
March 27, 2023
Cute, pretty good writing, lotsa sexy times, low angst.
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April 24, 2023The author bio is incorrect. Same name, but totally different authors and genres.
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