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Roads #1.5
Marked
It's been six months since Ash shuffled into Pete's life and turned his world upside down, and six months since they sat in an all-night diner plotting Ash's theoretical solution for Pete's faded, botched tattoo. Pete has just about given up hope of Ash ever fulfilling his promise when one day the end of a long shift finds Ash waiting for him.
Tonight is the night.
Ash is ready, and it seems the time has come for him to leave his mark on Pete in more ways than he ever imagined.
Tonight is the night.
Ash is ready, and it seems the time has come for him to leave his mark on Pete in more ways than he ever imagined.
20 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2013
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Garrett Leigh
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Garrett Leigh is an award-winning British romance author and artist. Her debut novel, Slide, won Best Bisexual Debut at the 2014 Rainbow Book Awards, and she is a 4 time LAMBDA finalist.
In 2017, she won the EPIC award in contemporary romance with her military novel, Between Ghosts, and the contemporary romance category in the Bisexual Book Awards with her novel What Remains.
Garrett is also an award winning cover designer, taking the silver medal at the Benjamin Franklin Book Awards in 2016. She designs for various publishing houses and independent authors at blackjazzdesign.com
Bonus Material available for all books on Garrett's Patreon account. Includes short stories from Misfits, Slide, Strays, What Remains, Dream, and much more. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/garrettleigh
Facebook Fan Group, Garrett's Den... https://www.facebook.com/groups/garre...
Garrett Leigh is an award-winning British romance author and artist. Her debut novel, Slide, won Best Bisexual Debut at the 2014 Rainbow Book Awards, and she is a 4 time LAMBDA finalist.
In 2017, she won the EPIC award in contemporary romance with her military novel, Between Ghosts, and the contemporary romance category in the Bisexual Book Awards with her novel What Remains.
Garrett is also an award winning cover designer, taking the silver medal at the Benjamin Franklin Book Awards in 2016. She designs for various publishing houses and independent authors at blackjazzdesign.com
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June 1, 2016
5 stars - LOVED IT!
Slide, the first part of this series is definitly one of the best books I read since the beginning of this year and I'm pretty sure that it will stay this way. Marked is a beautiful missing scene from Slide giving the reader an insight in a very intense and emotional moment of Ash's and Pete's relationship. It got me in the perfect mood to start reading the second full-length part of this series.
Garrett Leigh is definitly a hell of an author.
Slide, the first part of this series is definitly one of the best books I read since the beginning of this year and I'm pretty sure that it will stay this way. Marked is a beautiful missing scene from Slide giving the reader an insight in a very intense and emotional moment of Ash's and Pete's relationship. It got me in the perfect mood to start reading the second full-length part of this series.
Garrett Leigh is definitly a hell of an author.
July 27, 2016
A missing scene from Slide. Pete has his old crappy tattoos converted into something beautiful by Ash's doing.
But that's not the only thing ^^ .
They are SO right together!
But that's not the only thing ^^ .
They are SO right together!
November 9, 2017
This made me smile like an idiot!!
☺️☺️☺️
☺️☺️☺️
March 12, 2018
2018.03.11
Yap. Still love it.
Overall book rating: 4.5
Audio book: Narrator's - N/A
Book cover: 4 Stars
I love her way with words. I think the way she says things makes little things have so much more meaning.
Yap. Still love it.
Overall book rating: 4.5
Audio book: Narrator's - N/A
Book cover: 4 Stars
I love her way with words. I think the way she says things makes little things have so much more meaning.
November 3, 2016
En la línea de Slide, pero no sé porqué esperaba algo más... ¿intenso??
August 19, 2017
"Did I love Ash? Probably. Was I in love with him? Next question."
Super short, free story, a deleted scene really, from Slide . Very sexy but packs a punch too. Pete is getting his tattoo upgraded by Ash, all the while realising how much he already feels for him.
November 2, 2018
Ahhh, this was...perfection.
It was everything I hoped for with that "missing scene" and more.
And it was f*cking HOT.
It was everything I hoped for with that "missing scene" and more.
And it was f*cking HOT.
April 13, 2014
This definitely fits the definition of a "missing scene", which is a blessing (beautiful!) and a curse. Well, not really, curse is too strong a word. :)
I love that we get this scene. I do remember thinking while reading Slide and this came up that, awwww, I wanted to watch them do this. On the other hand, I think it worked in Slide that this wasn't included. It would have been too much and would have lessened the impact of later scenes in that book.
On the flip side, having read Slide, knowing where Pete and Ash are now in their relationship, this felt a bit... hmmmm, trying to find the word. It took me back in time and I didn't want that. I'd just "survived" these two working their hearts out to get where they are and it was too fresh, I didn't want to go back! They'd already made it! Don't make me go back!! lol
Ok, so clearly, the issue is mine. Fine. Fine! Because, well, it actually is fine. Why? Because this is sweet, hot, beautiful and is sort of like backup, supporting proof of the fact that these two were destined and knew it early on, even if they couldn't recognize and express it.
Lovely. Worthy. Very much them. Just read it. ;)
I love that we get this scene. I do remember thinking while reading Slide and this came up that, awwww, I wanted to watch them do this. On the other hand, I think it worked in Slide that this wasn't included. It would have been too much and would have lessened the impact of later scenes in that book.
On the flip side, having read Slide, knowing where Pete and Ash are now in their relationship, this felt a bit... hmmmm, trying to find the word. It took me back in time and I didn't want that. I'd just "survived" these two working their hearts out to get where they are and it was too fresh, I didn't want to go back! They'd already made it! Don't make me go back!! lol
Ok, so clearly, the issue is mine. Fine. Fine! Because, well, it actually is fine. Why? Because this is sweet, hot, beautiful and is sort of like backup, supporting proof of the fact that these two were destined and knew it early on, even if they couldn't recognize and express it.
Lovely. Worthy. Very much them. Just read it. ;)
October 15, 2013
Gahhh, this was sexy, adorable, and a perfect little interlude into Ash and Peter’s lives as a new couple. This short takes place somewhere in the middle of their relationship, probably late 2007 or early 2008, and the first novel in the Roads series spans 2007 to 2009.
Ash is a tattoo artist and Pete has asked him to cover up and fix an old tattoo that he’s no longer happy with and wants modified. Ash takes pride in his art; it’s personal to him, and even more personal that he’s working on his boyfriend’s skin. Skin that Ash deems the model for perfection.
Ash starts off tattooing Pete at their shared apartment, and the intimacy of the moment turns the vibe in the room sexual. It’s heated and somewhere along the way, things slow down, get serious, and some realizations are made.
Warms my heart.
Ash is a tattoo artist and Pete has asked him to cover up and fix an old tattoo that he’s no longer happy with and wants modified. Ash takes pride in his art; it’s personal to him, and even more personal that he’s working on his boyfriend’s skin. Skin that Ash deems the model for perfection.
Ash starts off tattooing Pete at their shared apartment, and the intimacy of the moment turns the vibe in the room sexual. It’s heated and somewhere along the way, things slow down, get serious, and some realizations are made.
Warms my heart.
November 6, 2014
Sweet short missing story from the first book.
I love Ash & Pete.
*** 3.7 stars***
I love Ash & Pete.
*** 3.7 stars***
March 12, 2016
This is a delicious short story. I loved book one, and this is an extra sexy treat. I can't wait to start book 2.
October 6, 2018
Lovely snippet which adds a bit more depth to Ash and Pete's relationship.
September 18, 2016
“It made me feel pretty fucking special, and every noise he’d ever made for me was imprinted on my brain forever.”
Expectantly, this is a extra scene between Ash and Pete, in the most intimate way possible, which I usually pay attention less. But, when you got marked and captivated, by something or somebody, you want to be fucked. It's driving you all kinds of crazy down here.
“Every inch of skin bare against mine. I could feel it all, and it was fucking incredible”
In the morning everything will look different, fell different.
Expectantly, this is a extra scene between Ash and Pete, in the most intimate way possible, which I usually pay attention less. But, when you got marked and captivated, by something or somebody, you want to be fucked. It's driving you all kinds of crazy down here.
“Every inch of skin bare against mine. I could feel it all, and it was fucking incredible”
In the morning everything will look different, fell different.
November 12, 2013
Lovely little addition to the story of Peter and Ash. This takes place back in the earlier stage of their relationship, but easily shows how these guys are with each other. It gives you a good sense of each character and was just a quick enjoyable read. I cannot wait for the next installment of this series.
January 24, 2014
This was perfect! It really was. Just enough to know why it was that Pete said this was a special moment with he and Ash. I feel the pull in my chest for these two. I feel it.
This was hot, this was sweet, this was again emotional and this was so THEM! Ugh. Just so them and so wonderful to have a glimpse into more of Pete and Ash. Loved it. Love, love, loved it!
This was hot, this was sweet, this was again emotional and this was so THEM! Ugh. Just so them and so wonderful to have a glimpse into more of Pete and Ash. Loved it. Love, love, loved it!
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October 22, 2013
Aww... a missing moment from slide. :)
It's awesome to witness the moment Pete realizes that he is completely and utterly in love with Ash. Well done. Love it!
September 9, 2017
A short novella about Pete getting a tattoo and a very hot sex scene.
August 27, 2017
Absolutely loved this little novella about Ash & Pete, the 'ink' that Ash puts on Pete to 'mark' him...and of course what happens afterwards!! Let me just say there was a huge grin on my face!! 5 stars and 5 ♥♥♥♥♥.
June 19, 2016
İlk kitapta zaman sıçrayışları yüzünden bazı boşluklar var demiştim..
Neyseki bu minicik bölüm bir kısmını doldurmuş oldu..
Ash, Pete'in dövmesini tamamlıyor... Asıl olay bu olsa da bölümdeki en önemli şey bu değildi elbette ki...
Neyseki bu minicik bölüm bir kısmını doldurmuş oldu..
Ash, Pete'in dövmesini tamamlıyor... Asıl olay bu olsa da bölümdeki en önemli şey bu değildi elbette ki...
January 3, 2015
This "missing scene" from Slide was perfect - sweet and sexy and if you read this without getting just a little turned on when Ash tattoos Pete, I'd check for a pulse. Just saying.
September 6, 2017
[Note: Double review of Slide (book #1) and Marked (book #1.5)]
To endure the events in Slide you really have to be a pretty tough reader otherwise you are lost. Other bibliophile friends already expressed their joy about the books and when the release day of Circle, the last book in the Roads series was set, I was intrigued to read the whole series myself.
I already knew a few books by Garrett Leigh before so I was aware of the angst, the deep feelings but I wasn’t prepared of the devastating feeling I had when I got what happened to Ash. It is more than tragic and boy, my heart broke several times for him. But I also fell in love with him and Pete.
The story hooks right from the start and although it has a darkness in it, it is also full of hope. The ray of light, the personification of the silver lining Ash is able to grasp and hold is Pete, the charming paramedic. Not only Ash is captured by him, swoon over him. <3 It’s totally natural yet not the easiest relationship both guys have, but soon it’s clear they share an unbreakable bond.
The first book is focused on Ash’s past and the revealings but also shows it how Pete is working and this is equally amazing as pretty dangerous several times. The angst is constantly there, a constant companion but it’s the character development you are aware of and it helps you to keep insane when all the ugly revealings happen.
The minor character are a great addition for the universe the character are in and they grow more and more into a full family, knit tight, and even if people aren’t blood related it’s their experiences which let they bond deeply.
The erotic encounter are hot but also, connected to Ash’s past, full of deep emotions and hidden secrets, some things are indirectly told or described but the reader gets a pretty clear image what happened and it’s more than touching how Pete gives Ash the necessary time to heal and help him in his process. And it’s not only Ash who grows on this, Pete also gains an unexpected value and strength.
It’s actually pretty tough to review the book because so many things are connected and it’s not easy to select these (and not spoiler anything), also are the events devastating and maybe hard to read for sensitive readers. The trigger warnings are fitting and I would only recommend to read the series when you are emotionally stable or in feeling of reading such an emotional, touching book. It’s not the easiest stuff and maybe it’s good to talk to a dearest person afterwards.
With Marked the first books gets a moment which wasn’t included and in consideration of the rest of the series it gives the first book a smooth read, also is it a great addition for the rest what follow.
Wholeheartedly recommended by me, these two books (the first book and the additional short story) are amazing and so touching. But I really recommend to read it with awareness and maybe the possibility to talk about it later. :)
Double Review originally posted on my blog with added content Mikku-chan / A world full of words
To endure the events in Slide you really have to be a pretty tough reader otherwise you are lost. Other bibliophile friends already expressed their joy about the books and when the release day of Circle, the last book in the Roads series was set, I was intrigued to read the whole series myself.
I already knew a few books by Garrett Leigh before so I was aware of the angst, the deep feelings but I wasn’t prepared of the devastating feeling I had when I got what happened to Ash. It is more than tragic and boy, my heart broke several times for him. But I also fell in love with him and Pete.
The story hooks right from the start and although it has a darkness in it, it is also full of hope. The ray of light, the personification of the silver lining Ash is able to grasp and hold is Pete, the charming paramedic. Not only Ash is captured by him, swoon over him. <3 It’s totally natural yet not the easiest relationship both guys have, but soon it’s clear they share an unbreakable bond.
The first book is focused on Ash’s past and the revealings but also shows it how Pete is working and this is equally amazing as pretty dangerous several times. The angst is constantly there, a constant companion but it’s the character development you are aware of and it helps you to keep insane when all the ugly revealings happen.
The minor character are a great addition for the universe the character are in and they grow more and more into a full family, knit tight, and even if people aren’t blood related it’s their experiences which let they bond deeply.
The erotic encounter are hot but also, connected to Ash’s past, full of deep emotions and hidden secrets, some things are indirectly told or described but the reader gets a pretty clear image what happened and it’s more than touching how Pete gives Ash the necessary time to heal and help him in his process. And it’s not only Ash who grows on this, Pete also gains an unexpected value and strength.
It’s actually pretty tough to review the book because so many things are connected and it’s not easy to select these (and not spoiler anything), also are the events devastating and maybe hard to read for sensitive readers. The trigger warnings are fitting and I would only recommend to read the series when you are emotionally stable or in feeling of reading such an emotional, touching book. It’s not the easiest stuff and maybe it’s good to talk to a dearest person afterwards.
With Marked the first books gets a moment which wasn’t included and in consideration of the rest of the series it gives the first book a smooth read, also is it a great addition for the rest what follow.
Wholeheartedly recommended by me, these two books (the first book and the additional short story) are amazing and so touching. But I really recommend to read it with awareness and maybe the possibility to talk about it later. :)
Double Review originally posted on my blog with added content Mikku-chan / A world full of words
October 7, 2016
Cute. I like this missing scene; not sure why it was deleted from book 1. It was a little jarring to read the first book then read 1.5 to go back in time to before things started to fall apart. If I could do it over, I would read this one during book 1 (I think I have an idea of where it would fit in nicely).
October 22, 2013
This is a shortie that takes place sometime during Slide It was cute and fun and nice to see Ash and Peter happy and snuggly. Ash gives Pete the tattoo he was promising.
October 22, 2013
This short is a perfect example of the connection between Ash and Pete. It's why these two can't not be together.
September 25, 2015
My babies in a happy, sinfully sexy moment. That's exactly what I needed after finishing Slide.
December 26, 2014
I love these books
October 25, 2013
Short, Sexy and Steamy!! This is an extended scene from Slide, book one in the Roads series.
Although Slide left a little something to be desired for me, this novella was kind of fantastic.
Set somewhere along the way within Slide, Ash is finally going to ink Pete. The session quickly turns erotic and passionate as Ash’s mere touch sends Pete spiraling into hormonal combustion every time! And I learned a lot more about these characters in just a few short pages.
Getting marked hurts like hell, but the pain becomes passion and desire soon enough for Pete. With the ink still sore and fresh, Pete shows a rare vulnerable side to his lover. And it was nice to see Ash take charge for a change. The descriptives of how Ash felt inside Pete were what made this novella more erotic and downright sexy. AND it’s a free read, bonus!
Reviewed for MM Good Book Reviews
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Although Slide left a little something to be desired for me, this novella was kind of fantastic.
Set somewhere along the way within Slide, Ash is finally going to ink Pete. The session quickly turns erotic and passionate as Ash’s mere touch sends Pete spiraling into hormonal combustion every time! And I learned a lot more about these characters in just a few short pages.
Getting marked hurts like hell, but the pain becomes passion and desire soon enough for Pete. With the ink still sore and fresh, Pete shows a rare vulnerable side to his lover. And it was nice to see Ash take charge for a change. The descriptives of how Ash felt inside Pete were what made this novella more erotic and downright sexy. AND it’s a free read, bonus!
Reviewed for MM Good Book Reviews
http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com
April 16, 2015
How come tattooing could be so arousing? Leave it to Garrett!
This is one short perfect story, a missing piece from Slide.
The sex was burning HOT! Ash and Pete couldn't be more perfect for each other!
LOVED IT!
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