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The Worst Best Luck
Peter Rabe’s luck is about to change. Taking a co-worker’s car into the shop nets him a desperately needed $100 tip…and the attentions of Matt Kensington, master mechanic. Peter can’t believe that someone as hot as Matt could be interested in the young man his tormentors used to call “Peter Rabbit.” But, incredibly enough, he is. And when the Quadrillions lottery jackpot is up to $700,000,000, wouldn’t it be crazy of Peter not to buy a ticket on his lucky day? Matt doesn’t think much of money, having grown up on New York’s Upper East Side in the lap of luxury. He’d walked away from the professional drudgery his Harvard degree had qualified him for, to become a mechanic, to touch things that were real, to fix things that were broken. And a hot shy guy like Peter is another machine Matt wants to believe he can fix. But when Peter finds out he’s won the lottery, it almost feels like his luck has run out. Especially when Cody Burrell, his emotionally abusive ex-boyfriend, mysteriously re-enters his life just before he cashes the ticket and reveals his good fortune to the world... Peter must wrestle with the pressures of wealth on someone who’s grown up poor, the pressure of fame that comes with so much instant fortune, and most of all, with his own demons, the demons that Cody knows all too well how to manipulate.
202 pages, Paperback
First published January 4, 2014
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61 books245 followersBrad Vance is the author of over twenty books. He's hard at work on the sequel to Stabitha. Keep up with Brad at BradVanceAuthor.com, or email him at BradVanceAuthor@gmail.com.
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February 18, 2015
3.5 stars
This was my second book by Brad Vance and definitely a much lighter, romantic read than Luke's Brutal Abduction - The Whole Story, but just as enjoyable.
The premise was unique, and I don't want to give away much of the plot twists. Basically, shortly after meeting and hitting it off with Matt, a mechanic who turns out to be more than meets the eye, Peter finds that he has won over $400 million dollars in the lottery. Growing up poor while taking care of his dying mother made for a rough childhood. Peter has self-esteem issues and a past that includes an abusive ex. Instead of being happy at his turn of fortune, he fears the burden of all the money, including potentially losing Matt. Just before he gets ready to cash in, he is surprised by a visit from the ex he hoped he left behind when he moved to NY.
The story was an enjoyable, quick read, and both Peter and Matt were very likable characters. I thought both characters were developed well and Cody, the villainous ex was someone I really felt the hate for. There is instant attraction between the men and the sex is hot with plenty of dirty talk. I get the feeling that the author really has fun writing these scenes and as with his other work, I found myself smiling as I read them. I did have a bit of a problem with the constant POV switches and sometimes I had to re-read a paragraph to figure out whose voice it was. Other than that it was a story I sped through and wanted a little more of.
This was my second book by Brad Vance and definitely a much lighter, romantic read than Luke's Brutal Abduction - The Whole Story, but just as enjoyable.
The premise was unique, and I don't want to give away much of the plot twists. Basically, shortly after meeting and hitting it off with Matt, a mechanic who turns out to be more than meets the eye, Peter finds that he has won over $400 million dollars in the lottery. Growing up poor while taking care of his dying mother made for a rough childhood. Peter has self-esteem issues and a past that includes an abusive ex. Instead of being happy at his turn of fortune, he fears the burden of all the money, including potentially losing Matt. Just before he gets ready to cash in, he is surprised by a visit from the ex he hoped he left behind when he moved to NY.
The story was an enjoyable, quick read, and both Peter and Matt were very likable characters. I thought both characters were developed well and Cody, the villainous ex was someone I really felt the hate for. There is instant attraction between the men and the sex is hot with plenty of dirty talk. I get the feeling that the author really has fun writing these scenes and as with his other work, I found myself smiling as I read them. I did have a bit of a problem with the constant POV switches and sometimes I had to re-read a paragraph to figure out whose voice it was. Other than that it was a story I sped through and wanted a little more of.
March 21, 2014
This was sweet and sour, overall, a tasty dish.
This is a romance with all the swooning and kinky fun. Loved both characters: Peter and Matt. They were interesting and fleshed out enough to add some serious dimension. There are some bleak moments and some good ones. There are mistakes and figuring things out and regrettably one TSTL moment.
This is a romance with all the swooning and kinky fun. Loved both characters: Peter and Matt. They were interesting and fleshed out enough to add some serious dimension. There are some bleak moments and some good ones. There are mistakes and figuring things out and regrettably one TSTL moment.
June 16, 2017
This is the second book I've read from this author and I liked this a bit more than the first (A Little Too Broken). There are some similar themes between the two - past abusive relationships and commentary on social issues (this time it was poverty and lack of access to good health care). I liked the two MC's but wanted more development between them. Though I thought it was a bit fast in their proclamations of "I love you", overall the heat factor was good and the resolution of the problem was satisfying. A quick, easy read with a HEA.
February 2, 2014
Money is the root of all evil, or is it? Well, this is the dilemma that Peter has to face when he wins the lottery jackpot! After reading this book I’m not really sure whether winning all that money is a blessing or not.
Peter has a mundane office job in an advertising agency and although he has worked hard to get there, like everyone else he is caught in the rat race with no way out. His colleague Kyle asks him to take his care in for repair and on the way he decides to buy a lottery ticket on the way. Well, he soon forgets about it, thinking what are the chances and when he meets Matt the mechanic then the lottery ticket is soon forgotten. Matt and Peter find an immediate attraction and for me one of the quickest pick up lines ever, but I did like it.
So Peter gets lucky twice in one day and oh my, what a great chat up line. However, Peter not believing his luck is due to him being not confident and second guessing himself all the time due to the abusive relationship that he was in before. This started when he was a young guy, being the only child of a single mother and poor. His mother died of cancer and he nursed her all the way through to the end. His Aunt was no help, until eventually they get help from the social services in the form of Millie. So Peter doesn’t have to go in a home Millie takes him into her home and treats him like a son. One day on the way back from college he meets Cody, the most beautifully gorgeous guy anyone could expect to fall in love with. In reality Cody is an evil user and con artist and Peter embarks on a relationship that only uses him. When Peter refuses to help him anymore, financially and otherwise he dumps Peter like a hot brick. This needed a lot of strength from Peter and to be honest I ended up hating Cody with a passion at this stage. Beauty is only skin deep? Well, this is certainly the case with Cody. An evil, mean and abusive con-artist hiding behind a beautiful physical façade. However, before he takes off leaves spy ware on Peter’s phone. I ask myself how could anyone not see through this Cody, but on the other hand Peter was vulnerable, young and impressionable, exactly the right kind of prey for such an evil person.
As for Peter well we also find out that he comes from money. In actually fact his family has lots of money. However, it wasn’t really a happy childhood as his parents only concern was programming his future career and not listening to what he really wanted to do. So although he had everything he could ever wish for materialistically, emotionally he was devoid of the natural love and attention one would expect from parents. When they go out, Peter picks up on this that behind this façade of a Mechanic there is an highly intelligent, well educated person, that has been to Harvard and everything. So why become a mechanic, well Peter is only following the dream he has always wanted to do and that was to work with his hands.
This is what I really like about Brad’s stories, apart from the seriously hot sex, is the socio-political agenda and differences in the characters. Peter ~ poor background, worked his way up, but loved by his mum, only getting the basic treatment for her cancer and Matt ~ rich family, had his future all planned out by his parents, money enough, but no love at home and rebels in the end to do what he wants. This makes for a great balance and contrast in the MCs.
They go out and find they have a great infinity for each other and Peter can’t believe his luck in finding a caring and loving boyfriend, complete contrast to his previous relationship with Cody. However, Peter’s whole world is about to go pear shaped and change forever when he realises he has one the lottery. First the shock, then the fear followed by the denial. Peter goes through a whole gamut of feelings which I think would be totally realistic upon realising you don’t have to worry about money for the rest of your life. Something impossible to get your head around coming from a background of having no money. His first fear is that Matt will reject him and he will lose him. Peter tells Matt, but then puts the relationship on hold himself until he gets his head around the whole situation. Matt, oh dear patient Matt, gives him the time necessary. Peter’s life takes off at an incredible rate of knots after cashing in the lottery ticket and becoming public property for the press. Thank goodness for Katie, his best friend’s father is a lawyer and takes his case on board and looks after and manages things for him.
Everything seems to be going well until out of the blue Cody turns up on the scene again asking for money. Well, all I wanted to do was to slap Peter for being so weak and polish Cody’s face for Peter. I have never hated a character with more vengeance in my life. Again Peter finds it next to impossible to say no and I think this came from a big amount of naivety and wanting to see the good in everyone. But some people just don’t have any good in them and Peter is still fighting with his internal feelings and confidence.
Well, Cody scams his way back into Peter’s life until Matt takes him away from it all. Swept away to a deserted island courtesy of Matt’s friend whose family is loaded! Matt calls the old tie network together and discover that Cody knows about Peter’s win due to the spyware they discover he put on his phone. However, Matt has to wait for the correct moment to tell him.
When they get back Cody goes completely nuts and ends up doing something that puts Peters life in danger. I’m not going to elaborate more here, but I couldn’t put the book down. It was like reading a face paced thriller. Exciting and thinking OMG how is he going to get out of this.
This book was a great read and if I’m really honest with myself wish it could have been a little longer by padding it out more and making the whole story a little more in depth with more substance regards to the relationship between Peter and Matt, also the whole lottery affair and Cody’s criminal intent. I just felt it was over a little too quickly. However this is only my own personal feeling and quite possibly me being greedy for more as the book definitely captured my imagination. Brad provides us with a great story, intriguing plot line, hot MM sex, great characters and a very enjoyable read.
Peter has a mundane office job in an advertising agency and although he has worked hard to get there, like everyone else he is caught in the rat race with no way out. His colleague Kyle asks him to take his care in for repair and on the way he decides to buy a lottery ticket on the way. Well, he soon forgets about it, thinking what are the chances and when he meets Matt the mechanic then the lottery ticket is soon forgotten. Matt and Peter find an immediate attraction and for me one of the quickest pick up lines ever, but I did like it.
“You know what you’re doing Friday night?”
“Um, not yet.” Hanging out with Katie, he thought. Same as always, probably binge viewing some TV.
“Yeah, you do.” Matt said, his eyes telling Peter something, something deep, something….crazy and wrong, because what they were saying was, I like you, I want you.
“You’re going out with me.” Matt said, just like you’d say, you’re going to work today.
Peter laughed. “I’m going out with you?”
“That’s right!”
“Okay!” They stood there, laughing, Matt in pleasure and Peter in shock. Peter could hardly, could not, believe his luck.
So Peter gets lucky twice in one day and oh my, what a great chat up line. However, Peter not believing his luck is due to him being not confident and second guessing himself all the time due to the abusive relationship that he was in before. This started when he was a young guy, being the only child of a single mother and poor. His mother died of cancer and he nursed her all the way through to the end. His Aunt was no help, until eventually they get help from the social services in the form of Millie. So Peter doesn’t have to go in a home Millie takes him into her home and treats him like a son. One day on the way back from college he meets Cody, the most beautifully gorgeous guy anyone could expect to fall in love with. In reality Cody is an evil user and con artist and Peter embarks on a relationship that only uses him. When Peter refuses to help him anymore, financially and otherwise he dumps Peter like a hot brick. This needed a lot of strength from Peter and to be honest I ended up hating Cody with a passion at this stage. Beauty is only skin deep? Well, this is certainly the case with Cody. An evil, mean and abusive con-artist hiding behind a beautiful physical façade. However, before he takes off leaves spy ware on Peter’s phone. I ask myself how could anyone not see through this Cody, but on the other hand Peter was vulnerable, young and impressionable, exactly the right kind of prey for such an evil person.
As for Peter well we also find out that he comes from money. In actually fact his family has lots of money. However, it wasn’t really a happy childhood as his parents only concern was programming his future career and not listening to what he really wanted to do. So although he had everything he could ever wish for materialistically, emotionally he was devoid of the natural love and attention one would expect from parents. When they go out, Peter picks up on this that behind this façade of a Mechanic there is an highly intelligent, well educated person, that has been to Harvard and everything. So why become a mechanic, well Peter is only following the dream he has always wanted to do and that was to work with his hands.
This is what I really like about Brad’s stories, apart from the seriously hot sex, is the socio-political agenda and differences in the characters. Peter ~ poor background, worked his way up, but loved by his mum, only getting the basic treatment for her cancer and Matt ~ rich family, had his future all planned out by his parents, money enough, but no love at home and rebels in the end to do what he wants. This makes for a great balance and contrast in the MCs.
They go out and find they have a great infinity for each other and Peter can’t believe his luck in finding a caring and loving boyfriend, complete contrast to his previous relationship with Cody. However, Peter’s whole world is about to go pear shaped and change forever when he realises he has one the lottery. First the shock, then the fear followed by the denial. Peter goes through a whole gamut of feelings which I think would be totally realistic upon realising you don’t have to worry about money for the rest of your life. Something impossible to get your head around coming from a background of having no money. His first fear is that Matt will reject him and he will lose him. Peter tells Matt, but then puts the relationship on hold himself until he gets his head around the whole situation. Matt, oh dear patient Matt, gives him the time necessary. Peter’s life takes off at an incredible rate of knots after cashing in the lottery ticket and becoming public property for the press. Thank goodness for Katie, his best friend’s father is a lawyer and takes his case on board and looks after and manages things for him.
Everything seems to be going well until out of the blue Cody turns up on the scene again asking for money. Well, all I wanted to do was to slap Peter for being so weak and polish Cody’s face for Peter. I have never hated a character with more vengeance in my life. Again Peter finds it next to impossible to say no and I think this came from a big amount of naivety and wanting to see the good in everyone. But some people just don’t have any good in them and Peter is still fighting with his internal feelings and confidence.
Well, Cody scams his way back into Peter’s life until Matt takes him away from it all. Swept away to a deserted island courtesy of Matt’s friend whose family is loaded! Matt calls the old tie network together and discover that Cody knows about Peter’s win due to the spyware they discover he put on his phone. However, Matt has to wait for the correct moment to tell him.
When they get back Cody goes completely nuts and ends up doing something that puts Peters life in danger. I’m not going to elaborate more here, but I couldn’t put the book down. It was like reading a face paced thriller. Exciting and thinking OMG how is he going to get out of this.
This book was a great read and if I’m really honest with myself wish it could have been a little longer by padding it out more and making the whole story a little more in depth with more substance regards to the relationship between Peter and Matt, also the whole lottery affair and Cody’s criminal intent. I just felt it was over a little too quickly. However this is only my own personal feeling and quite possibly me being greedy for more as the book definitely captured my imagination. Brad provides us with a great story, intriguing plot line, hot MM sex, great characters and a very enjoyable read.
February 23, 2015
Didn't work for me
The theme of coming from an abusive relationship and the empowerment of realising you're better than that and worth more is usually a theme I've really enjoy but unfortunately this book to just did not work for me.
I didn't like Matt as a character as I felt he came across as smug a lot of the time, and I was truly sick of hearing about how "big" Matt was in every sex scene.
I think it was just me, but I did not connect well with either of the MCs
The theme of coming from an abusive relationship and the empowerment of realising you're better than that and worth more is usually a theme I've really enjoy but unfortunately this book to just did not work for me.
I didn't like Matt as a character as I felt he came across as smug a lot of the time, and I was truly sick of hearing about how "big" Matt was in every sex scene.
I think it was just me, but I did not connect well with either of the MCs
January 28, 2014
The Worst Best Luck had an interesting premise, some promising characters with interesting backstories. While all of this makes a great seed for a captivating novel, WBL seems to falter in that it rushes far too quickly where a more measured tone might have made the final resolution that much sweeter.
Am I saying don’t read it? Not at all. I enjoyed it as a quick read. I’ve come to the conclusion that Brad’s work is like literary crack for me, and I am a big Team Vance junkie (read: NO INTERVENTION REQUIRED).
What sorta kicked me in the rubber parts about this book was that it flew by. I’m not sure if that was the writer’s intent to be a quick read or not, but as I got toward the end, that little status bar creeping ever so closer to 100%, I kept thinking: “No, no, no. I don’t want it over yet.”
And yet, there we were. Speeding to the end faster than a Tokyo bullet train.
It’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy what I read. I did. But the whole Peter and Matt relationship slipped by far too fast for me. I enjoy pace, something that Vance did very well in his previous work, Given the Circumstances (GTC). However, with GTC, he measured the angst of Roger and Brian well, peppering it with enough backstory and history that I felt immersed in their lives and I couldn’t help but be caught up with Roger’s progressive march to get Brian to see what was right before him.
This was the element that seemed rushed with Matt and Peter. With GTC, the journey was the treasure, whereas with WBL, it seems the conclusion is what we’re racing toward. FAST…
So here’s my take on it. Vance’s work is good, it’s satisfying (more so with the previous work), when he releases something I am very interested in picking it up. That’s a given. But with WBL I really wanted more. It’s akin to having the best damned dessert in front of you and your lapping it up like mother’s milk but just as you’re enjoying every subtle ingredient and nuance that Brad’s carefully blended into it, the waiter comes by and whisks away the plate.
I was left wanting more. Maybe that’s not a bad thing. Matt and Peter certainly warrant that as a couple. I can certainly see them pressing forward with more to their story. These are two interesting guys that I think have a solid chemistry. That’s to Vance’s credit in that you buy his characters. They aren’t cardboard cut outs (its clear he takes the time to gently carve out even the secondary and tertiary characters). They are fully realized. Perhaps that’s why with WBL I wanted so much more from it.
With GTC, I knew I’d re-read it. Roger and Brian’s tale was something that I was happy I’d invested in. Something I’d want to revisit like old friends at a pub. I feel the same way with Peter and Matt, but I can’t help but feel I’ve barely begun to know them.
This work was satisfying and frustrating in equal measures. Love the premise, love the characters, the pacing was what as off for me. I wanted more. I wanted some more of Peter’s inner dialog, more of Matt’s resolve to help Peter through a world he knew far better than Peter did.
The sex between the men was palpable and very hot and intense. Under Vance’s hand you wanted the men to succeed in finding themselves in each other’s arms in a great big HEA. The issue I had was that it raced far too fast to get us there. The sideline plot with Peter’s ex seemed thrown in and not as measured or foreboding as it could have been.
I know it may seem like I am bashing the heck out of the work, I’m not. I enjoyed it for what it was.
My personal entreaty to Brad, like the waifish Oliver, “Please sir, I want some more…”
The Worst Best Luck is a fun romp of a story, I just wanted some more time with them all. A good beach side read, or by the pool. But in comparison to his other works, it didn’t quite measure to GTC (which I consider to be his best work to date).
Am I saying don’t read it? Not at all. I enjoyed it as a quick read. I’ve come to the conclusion that Brad’s work is like literary crack for me, and I am a big Team Vance junkie (read: NO INTERVENTION REQUIRED).
What sorta kicked me in the rubber parts about this book was that it flew by. I’m not sure if that was the writer’s intent to be a quick read or not, but as I got toward the end, that little status bar creeping ever so closer to 100%, I kept thinking: “No, no, no. I don’t want it over yet.”
And yet, there we were. Speeding to the end faster than a Tokyo bullet train.
It’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy what I read. I did. But the whole Peter and Matt relationship slipped by far too fast for me. I enjoy pace, something that Vance did very well in his previous work, Given the Circumstances (GTC). However, with GTC, he measured the angst of Roger and Brian well, peppering it with enough backstory and history that I felt immersed in their lives and I couldn’t help but be caught up with Roger’s progressive march to get Brian to see what was right before him.
This was the element that seemed rushed with Matt and Peter. With GTC, the journey was the treasure, whereas with WBL, it seems the conclusion is what we’re racing toward. FAST…
So here’s my take on it. Vance’s work is good, it’s satisfying (more so with the previous work), when he releases something I am very interested in picking it up. That’s a given. But with WBL I really wanted more. It’s akin to having the best damned dessert in front of you and your lapping it up like mother’s milk but just as you’re enjoying every subtle ingredient and nuance that Brad’s carefully blended into it, the waiter comes by and whisks away the plate.
I was left wanting more. Maybe that’s not a bad thing. Matt and Peter certainly warrant that as a couple. I can certainly see them pressing forward with more to their story. These are two interesting guys that I think have a solid chemistry. That’s to Vance’s credit in that you buy his characters. They aren’t cardboard cut outs (its clear he takes the time to gently carve out even the secondary and tertiary characters). They are fully realized. Perhaps that’s why with WBL I wanted so much more from it.
With GTC, I knew I’d re-read it. Roger and Brian’s tale was something that I was happy I’d invested in. Something I’d want to revisit like old friends at a pub. I feel the same way with Peter and Matt, but I can’t help but feel I’ve barely begun to know them.
This work was satisfying and frustrating in equal measures. Love the premise, love the characters, the pacing was what as off for me. I wanted more. I wanted some more of Peter’s inner dialog, more of Matt’s resolve to help Peter through a world he knew far better than Peter did.
The sex between the men was palpable and very hot and intense. Under Vance’s hand you wanted the men to succeed in finding themselves in each other’s arms in a great big HEA. The issue I had was that it raced far too fast to get us there. The sideline plot with Peter’s ex seemed thrown in and not as measured or foreboding as it could have been.
I know it may seem like I am bashing the heck out of the work, I’m not. I enjoyed it for what it was.
My personal entreaty to Brad, like the waifish Oliver, “Please sir, I want some more…”
The Worst Best Luck is a fun romp of a story, I just wanted some more time with them all. A good beach side read, or by the pool. But in comparison to his other works, it didn’t quite measure to GTC (which I consider to be his best work to date).
March 21, 2014
First let me start by saying I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. My first experience with Brad Vance was through his book Luke's Brutal Abduction - The Whole Story and I really enjoyed it. This book was nothing like that. I didn't realize that Brad Vance wrote both romance and erotica until I got to the end of the book and noticed his distinctions. With that said, I had to change mind sets for this book, realizing this was sweet romance not hard core erotica.
The book itself was kind of a rags to riches meets knight in shining armour story. (Note: I use both those phrases loosely) It was a nice easy read and I enjoyed watching the two MCs forge a relationship and over come the obstacles in their way. It goes back and forth a little bit part of the way through the story to give you some background history on both MCs, but finishes strong with a HEA.
Overall, I liked it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, sweet romance between two men.
The book itself was kind of a rags to riches meets knight in shining armour story. (Note: I use both those phrases loosely) It was a nice easy read and I enjoyed watching the two MCs forge a relationship and over come the obstacles in their way. It goes back and forth a little bit part of the way through the story to give you some background history on both MCs, but finishes strong with a HEA.
Overall, I liked it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, sweet romance between two men.
July 19, 2021
I am a "first-reads" winner of this book. I enjoyed Vance's book and got caught up in the fantasy of how falling into a substantial amount of money doesn't always lead to instant satisfaction but more complications when it comes to a person's outlook and relationships. I got caught up in the fantasy of Peter, Matt, and Cody ... and their dynamics. And, to be honest, the sex scenes were good, too ... Good book!
March 2, 2015
YEt another well deserved 5* read from Brad !!
Really enjoyed this story Telling how Peter seems to be having the day from hell, he hates his work, his boss, his life, that is until he's sent to take his bosses car to the mechanic where he meets Matt the hot mechanic. From then on his luck changes but for him he feels as though his luck is bad not good especially once news of his luck gets out and his domineering ex shows up....... Brilliant story brilliantly written !!
Really enjoyed this story Telling how Peter seems to be having the day from hell, he hates his work, his boss, his life, that is until he's sent to take his bosses car to the mechanic where he meets Matt the hot mechanic. From then on his luck changes but for him he feels as though his luck is bad not good especially once news of his luck gets out and his domineering ex shows up....... Brilliant story brilliantly written !!
October 1, 2014
I love, love, love this book.
Brad's characters are unique and multi-faceted, they're genuine and they're worth remembering.
His plots are solid, the writing is on point, and there is no reason you shouldn't read this book.
Brad's characters are unique and multi-faceted, they're genuine and they're worth remembering.
His plots are solid, the writing is on point, and there is no reason you shouldn't read this book.
September 18, 2014
This was my second read of the book and I thoroughly enjoyed it again. Great character development and a story with twists and a little angst. A great read by Brad Vance.
July 1, 2018
This book had a fairy tale feel to it and I really loved it.
August 31, 2023
Peter's luck is about to change, and he doesn't even realize it. He's been stuck in a design office gig for a couple years, and hates it. He'd quit but he doesn't have anything else lined up, and he has no money or safety net to back him up. His abusive ex-boyfriend, a pump and run chump, hasn't been sighted in months, and Peter's okay with that because he has nothing to give him. However, today he's been asked to take his boss' car to a new mechanic... Peter finds Matt immensely attractive, and much to his shock, Matt returns the attraction and asks him out! Feeling lucky, Peter then buys a lottery ticket and forgets about it. Days later, Peter and Matt have a lovely first date including some sex that raised MY eyebrows. Then Peter finds out his lottery ticket? He's just won $770 million. And his toxic ex slithers back into his life...
Not really erotica... more like smutty with romance? I kind of liked this though I had issues with it from the get-go. Peter was super passive, which annoyed me. Both of the main characters got chapters that explained some of their background, but it didn't really evolve their characters that much. I did like that Peter was very smart (well, mostly) about how he handled his winnings. I felt like this is one the author could have edited a lot more. Portions of this felt like the author was working through his own issues, which I guess we'll never really know what, since Brad Vance died in 2019.
Two and a quarter stars, rounded to 2 stars.
Not really erotica... more like smutty with romance? I kind of liked this though I had issues with it from the get-go. Peter was super passive, which annoyed me. Both of the main characters got chapters that explained some of their background, but it didn't really evolve their characters that much. I did like that Peter was very smart (well, mostly) about how he handled his winnings. I felt like this is one the author could have edited a lot more. Portions of this felt like the author was working through his own issues, which I guess we'll never really know what, since Brad Vance died in 2019.
Two and a quarter stars, rounded to 2 stars.
June 14, 2021
Money, the root of all evil, or so we're led to believe. As Peter is about to find out it's not really the money, but the pursuit of money that leads to evil. Peter is a boy from the wrong side of the tracks trying to make good. He's been poor his whole life until the day he accepts $100 from a co-worker to take his car into the shop for him where he meets Matt. Matt grew up with money and saw it's rewards as hollow. He wanted to really make or fix things and so has abandoned the moneyed life for work as a mechanic. Matt is intrigued by Peter and asks him out. Figuring it's his lucky day Peter buys a lottery ticket that will change his life forever. An interesting premise, certainly. We've all lived in hope of the BIG win at some point in time and it's hard to know how we'd react to a win. The reaction of Peter's ex, Cody, is one we would expect and have heard about many times, so also quite realistic. An interesting read.
July 12, 2017
A really cohesive, suspense-romance from Brad Vance. Great summer read. 3.5 rating
August 13, 2016
Wow! What a delightful surprise this book is. I’d never heard of Brad Vance until I saw someone mention that he’d had a book banned by Amazon that was all about a porn star who had a side business kidnapping people at their own request.
Luke's Brutal Abduction Four Pack lived up to its promise, but it rose high above the general gay porn equivalents because it is well written, the characters are eventually likable and believable and the kink being more inventive and therefore real.
I’d assumed all Brad’s books were the same but they’re not.
He self publishes and his stories cover a wide scope of the genre. I suspect he’s trying to work out what sells best. At least that’s the impression I got reading through his blog bradvanceerotica.wordpress.com
I found a podcast with him here: http://youtu.be/ubdLtUSkxKY
and when he does manage to get a word in edgewise, his intelligence shines through (as it does in his books). Plus he has a real sexy voice!
But having said all that, I was still surprised at how GOOD The Worst Bad Luck is. The sex scene at the start was hot, but even better was firstly the banter at the advertising agency where Peter worked. There were enough cracks at the fakeness of the industry and the people in it to really show the viewpoint character and the world he lived in.
Okay I thought, so far so good.
But then came a couple of fantastic flashbacks that wove beautiful pictures of children growing up in radically different circumstances.
The clichéd poor kid with the sick mother and the rich kid with helicopter parents trying to ensure he got into Harvard.
Now the author can’t have experienced both childhoods, so the fact that both these felt so real shows ME that he can do his research and does it well. We’ve all seen these clichés on shows, but what I like is that he sees these from a fresh angle. This was also demonstrated in “Luke’s Brutal Abduction”. The clichés are there but so are some wonderful different snippets that I haven’t seen elsewhere. Eg Matt’s mother giving him a hard time because he played the guitar instead of the cello and he preferred Galbraith to Segovia. (Not that she would have known who either of these people were)
I suspect from blog comments and things he said in the podcast that he either doesn’t write fiction for a living or he has had some exposure to traditional New York publishing. I don’t for a minute buy his Amazon profile: “Brad is a college student in Reno, Nevada who enjoys hiking, snowboarding, theater, and writing hot man-on-man action.” Unless he’s a mature age college student. But that doesn’t really matter.
What does matter is that this guy can write. And through writing he is able to make some pretty heavy statements on the state of the world around him.
On the surface it’s hot man on man action, but hiding beneath that hot sex is a decent story, well rounded characters, interesting secondary character, eg Lydia the Worthington Admissions Counsellor who tries to help Matt cope with his ambitious mother.
None of these things get in the way of the plot. Flashbacks can often be annoying, but in this case, the introduction of this backstory AFTER the gun has been placed on the wall, turns it from a Colt 45 into a double barrel shotgun.
I had a few little niggles, minor formatting problems. Two people called Lydia. And the author himelf expressed dissatisfaction in his blog, claiming he rushed it and it could be better. Any book can. However, it still stands head and shoulders alongside a lot of mediocre efforts I'm reading these days.
Definitely worth a read, and if you enjoyed this, then check out A Little Too Broken which is even better!
Luke's Brutal Abduction Four Pack lived up to its promise, but it rose high above the general gay porn equivalents because it is well written, the characters are eventually likable and believable and the kink being more inventive and therefore real.
I’d assumed all Brad’s books were the same but they’re not.
He self publishes and his stories cover a wide scope of the genre. I suspect he’s trying to work out what sells best. At least that’s the impression I got reading through his blog bradvanceerotica.wordpress.com
I found a podcast with him here: http://youtu.be/ubdLtUSkxKY
and when he does manage to get a word in edgewise, his intelligence shines through (as it does in his books). Plus he has a real sexy voice!
But having said all that, I was still surprised at how GOOD The Worst Bad Luck is. The sex scene at the start was hot, but even better was firstly the banter at the advertising agency where Peter worked. There were enough cracks at the fakeness of the industry and the people in it to really show the viewpoint character and the world he lived in.
Okay I thought, so far so good.
But then came a couple of fantastic flashbacks that wove beautiful pictures of children growing up in radically different circumstances.
The clichéd poor kid with the sick mother and the rich kid with helicopter parents trying to ensure he got into Harvard.
Now the author can’t have experienced both childhoods, so the fact that both these felt so real shows ME that he can do his research and does it well. We’ve all seen these clichés on shows, but what I like is that he sees these from a fresh angle. This was also demonstrated in “Luke’s Brutal Abduction”. The clichés are there but so are some wonderful different snippets that I haven’t seen elsewhere. Eg Matt’s mother giving him a hard time because he played the guitar instead of the cello and he preferred Galbraith to Segovia. (Not that she would have known who either of these people were)
I suspect from blog comments and things he said in the podcast that he either doesn’t write fiction for a living or he has had some exposure to traditional New York publishing. I don’t for a minute buy his Amazon profile: “Brad is a college student in Reno, Nevada who enjoys hiking, snowboarding, theater, and writing hot man-on-man action.” Unless he’s a mature age college student. But that doesn’t really matter.
What does matter is that this guy can write. And through writing he is able to make some pretty heavy statements on the state of the world around him.
On the surface it’s hot man on man action, but hiding beneath that hot sex is a decent story, well rounded characters, interesting secondary character, eg Lydia the Worthington Admissions Counsellor who tries to help Matt cope with his ambitious mother.
None of these things get in the way of the plot. Flashbacks can often be annoying, but in this case, the introduction of this backstory AFTER the gun has been placed on the wall, turns it from a Colt 45 into a double barrel shotgun.
I had a few little niggles, minor formatting problems. Two people called Lydia. And the author himelf expressed dissatisfaction in his blog, claiming he rushed it and it could be better. Any book can. However, it still stands head and shoulders alongside a lot of mediocre efforts I'm reading these days.
Definitely worth a read, and if you enjoyed this, then check out A Little Too Broken which is even better!
February 8, 2014
So Peter had the worst childhood ever. He grew up severely poor, his dad left as soon as he found out his mom was pregnant, she worked hard all of her life to provide for them and when she got sick and had to quit, Peter had to find work at only 15 to provide for them and take care of his mom. On top of all of this, due to his being gay, he was terrorized by his peers. A group of ladies from the local library helped him out by providing care for his mom and after her death, this provider gave him a place to live so he could finish school and go to college. College is where he meets Cody, the abusive manipulator. After a few years, when Cody is out of his life, or so he thinks, he meets Matt. Matt has come from a wealthy background but has left it for a mechanic job, doing what he loves. Peter and Matt have an instant connection and make plans for a date. This is about the time Peter buys the lottery ticket.
It is at this point in the story that brings you on an emotional turmoil. Peter and Matt start to form a loving relationship, he wins the lottery, and fear takes over at what his life is going to become and if he will lose Matt. Unbeknownst to him, Cody has been keeping track of him and comes back with a vengeance wanting to get his hands on that money. And now you are going to have to get the book if you want to know what happens. Does Cody succeed? Do Peter and Matt have an HEA? You will need to read the story to find out how Matt's feelings about Peter play a major role in how Peter's life makes a drastic change. How far is Matt willing to go to protect Peter?
Brad brought out many emotions in me while reading this story. My heart broke for Peter while he was growing up and when he was with Cody and yes I shed a few tears. I was very happy when he was with Matt and was rooting for them for the rest of the book. I was so worried when Cody came back and I actually was fearing for Peter's life.
There are quite a few graphic sex scenes here so be warned and this is a m/m romance. I won a copy of this book in a giveaway and I really enjoyed reading it, and yes I loved it, hehe.
It is at this point in the story that brings you on an emotional turmoil. Peter and Matt start to form a loving relationship, he wins the lottery, and fear takes over at what his life is going to become and if he will lose Matt. Unbeknownst to him, Cody has been keeping track of him and comes back with a vengeance wanting to get his hands on that money. And now you are going to have to get the book if you want to know what happens. Does Cody succeed? Do Peter and Matt have an HEA? You will need to read the story to find out how Matt's feelings about Peter play a major role in how Peter's life makes a drastic change. How far is Matt willing to go to protect Peter?
Brad brought out many emotions in me while reading this story. My heart broke for Peter while he was growing up and when he was with Cody and yes I shed a few tears. I was very happy when he was with Matt and was rooting for them for the rest of the book. I was so worried when Cody came back and I actually was fearing for Peter's life.
There are quite a few graphic sex scenes here so be warned and this is a m/m romance. I won a copy of this book in a giveaway and I really enjoyed reading it, and yes I loved it, hehe.
March 4, 2015
There are countless writers in the world, creating their novels, hoping for someone to notice them. A precious few are deservedly discovered and lauded with honors and enormous sales. Others are hacks, with little skill and even less talent, churning out bestsellers that, for whatever reason, people lap up. Brad Vance is, I suspect, one of the first kind listed here: he writes male/male romance novels and erotica. I have no idea whether he is a best-selling author in his chosen genre, but I do know that I have not seen his name on the mainstream NY Times lists. And that is a shame, for Vance, with his novel The Worst Best Luck proves that he is a skillful, sometimes elegant writer. He has created two charming, flawed characters with Peter and Matt, and this tale of their journey to a grounded love is quite engaging indeed. Vance either has a varied knowledge of the world or he is good at research for his details are fascinating and used to good advantage to flesh out his characters and their story. And, as is customary with this genre, there are two extended sex scenes. I usually find long sex scenes tedious and boring. This is a fact I hesitate to mention because I am a gay man, and I should enjoy the titillation. But mostly, I think sex scenes are quite pedestrian. Vance’s, however, are not. I tend to read a couple of sentences then skip until I see the end of all the writhing and tugging and….In The Worst Best Luck, I was well into the first sex scene before I realized that I was enjoying its inventiveness, its freshness. And that is the mark of a good writer. Peter and Matt’s tale is one of two people who fall in love. As the essence of so many novels is just that, my wish is that Vance would find a larger audience, one that sees two flawed people on a path to love, and enjoys their story, whether they be gay—in this case—or straight—in so many other cases. We shouldn’t have pigeon holes to put characters in. We should read their stories and say, “I enjoyed taking this journey with these two.” Then, writers like Vance will find themselves on mainstream bestseller lists.
October 20, 2014
3.0 of 5 stars – It’s a Fine … Gay … Romance
(I'm excited to have won this as a Goodreads First Read – so thanks, Brad!)
A fun winter read. I’d say “beach-read” but it was indeed nice to read this in a warm, cozy room where it’s the coldest winter in 30 years in Chicago … and besides, some of the sex scenes would make your swim trunks a bit too revealing. Not only is the sex hot, it’s also not too much – just enough to naturally fit into the situation, story and romance.
I enjoyed the storyline centered on the dilemmas of a lottery win and budding romance; and the author had me caring for the two main characters, for different reasons. There is decent development in the background of the two lovers, Peter and Matt. I did think that Peter was perhaps a little too unrealistically submissive and put-upon, maybe to engender the reader’s sympathy, but I also understand that is how an abused personality may indeed act.
I also thought the plotline was a bit too convenient – some of the situations seemed a bit contrived in order to create conflict, but if you can go with it, it still makes for a nice story.
The story goes quickly, so it’s a little light on descriptive language on settings and action. Indeed, I would have liked a little more depth, providing more meat to the characters and story.
In the end, if this is what you’re looking for, it’s an easy, sometimes hot read of a dream fantasy and romance.
(I'm excited to have won this as a Goodreads First Read – so thanks, Brad!)
A fun winter read. I’d say “beach-read” but it was indeed nice to read this in a warm, cozy room where it’s the coldest winter in 30 years in Chicago … and besides, some of the sex scenes would make your swim trunks a bit too revealing. Not only is the sex hot, it’s also not too much – just enough to naturally fit into the situation, story and romance.
I enjoyed the storyline centered on the dilemmas of a lottery win and budding romance; and the author had me caring for the two main characters, for different reasons. There is decent development in the background of the two lovers, Peter and Matt. I did think that Peter was perhaps a little too unrealistically submissive and put-upon, maybe to engender the reader’s sympathy, but I also understand that is how an abused personality may indeed act.
I also thought the plotline was a bit too convenient – some of the situations seemed a bit contrived in order to create conflict, but if you can go with it, it still makes for a nice story.
The story goes quickly, so it’s a little light on descriptive language on settings and action. Indeed, I would have liked a little more depth, providing more meat to the characters and story.
In the end, if this is what you’re looking for, it’s an easy, sometimes hot read of a dream fantasy and romance.
September 28, 2015
Full review available on my blog: http://forgettheclassicsireadromance....
I started reading this book without absolutely no clue what is was about, beyond it being a contemporary m/m. I actually thought it a New Adult based on the cover... So that’s not awkward at all. Yet The Worst Best Luck packed a serious punch, it tackled issues left, right and centre without neglecting the core romance between Peter and Matt.
“He had a date with Matt for Friday night. And then, he’d have to tell him about the lottery, about the... FOUR HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS. An amount of money that screamed, that deafened him, that made him want to clamp his hands over his ears and run away”.
I have never read a romance book that featured a lottery winner before and I actually loved this aspect of the book. Brad Vance delve into the psychological implications, the financial implications and the relationship implications of suddenly becoming a multimillionaire over-night. Winning the lottery is fantastic, until it isn’t. Until you’re suddenly headline news and all those people who didn’t care about claim to be your best-friend. This is especially difficult for someone with so little self-esteem as Peter.
I started reading this book without absolutely no clue what is was about, beyond it being a contemporary m/m. I actually thought it a New Adult based on the cover... So that’s not awkward at all. Yet The Worst Best Luck packed a serious punch, it tackled issues left, right and centre without neglecting the core romance between Peter and Matt.
“He had a date with Matt for Friday night. And then, he’d have to tell him about the lottery, about the... FOUR HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS. An amount of money that screamed, that deafened him, that made him want to clamp his hands over his ears and run away”.
I have never read a romance book that featured a lottery winner before and I actually loved this aspect of the book. Brad Vance delve into the psychological implications, the financial implications and the relationship implications of suddenly becoming a multimillionaire over-night. Winning the lottery is fantastic, until it isn’t. Until you’re suddenly headline news and all those people who didn’t care about claim to be your best-friend. This is especially difficult for someone with so little self-esteem as Peter.
October 7, 2014
Ever wondered what would happen if you had just met the love of your life, only to win the lottery and have your life turned upside down? Then an abusive ex-boyfriend reappears, hoping to cash in on your good fortune?
This dilemma strikes unassuming Peter Kabe, a poor boy who is given a lottery ticket as a gift, only to scoop the main prize, but the low profile he craves just isn't possible. All he wants to do is concentrate on his growing feelings for Matt, a handsome car mechanic, but his ex appears just at the wrong time and begins manipulating Peter just as he has done so many times before.
This is a very well-written story, full of engaging characters and sparky dialogue. It isn't a long read, at 204 pages, but it is enough to get to like the characters and be involved in their story. The sex is hot and the ending is satisfying, just as it should be. It doesn't matter if the plot was unrealistic or not (as one reviewer has said.) It was escapist fun. I love Brad Vance's writing, and this story did not disappoint.
This dilemma strikes unassuming Peter Kabe, a poor boy who is given a lottery ticket as a gift, only to scoop the main prize, but the low profile he craves just isn't possible. All he wants to do is concentrate on his growing feelings for Matt, a handsome car mechanic, but his ex appears just at the wrong time and begins manipulating Peter just as he has done so many times before.
This is a very well-written story, full of engaging characters and sparky dialogue. It isn't a long read, at 204 pages, but it is enough to get to like the characters and be involved in their story. The sex is hot and the ending is satisfying, just as it should be. It doesn't matter if the plot was unrealistic or not (as one reviewer has said.) It was escapist fun. I love Brad Vance's writing, and this story did not disappoint.
February 25, 2015
First, a warning--if you have any issues reading gay sex scenes, then skip this book, because there are a few. On the other hand, if it doesn't bother you (or is part of your life, as in my case), then go ahead. They're nicely done--realistic (even if one aspect may be of unusual scale) without being too much like an erotic story.
With that out of the way, I have to say I was surprised by how good this book was. I happened upon it unexpectedly and expected no more than a piece of fluff. Instead, I found that it was quite well written, and it was an enjoyable story, with moments of suspense and joy. The characters were developed well enough to make me really care what happened to them (even if their physical forms were a bit of a gay stereotype--we're not all muscular hunks), and even though the culmination of the most suspenseful part of the plot was done rather summarily, the overall story remained enjoyable.
If you want an enjoyable, relatively quick read, then give this book a try!
With that out of the way, I have to say I was surprised by how good this book was. I happened upon it unexpectedly and expected no more than a piece of fluff. Instead, I found that it was quite well written, and it was an enjoyable story, with moments of suspense and joy. The characters were developed well enough to make me really care what happened to them (even if their physical forms were a bit of a gay stereotype--we're not all muscular hunks), and even though the culmination of the most suspenseful part of the plot was done rather summarily, the overall story remained enjoyable.
If you want an enjoyable, relatively quick read, then give this book a try!
March 16, 2015
This didn't really do it for me.
The storyline had potential but it was all just a bit too contrived for my liking.
Matt seems a nice enough character, if a bit too perfect and slightly 'James Bond' at times.
Peter.....well he just irritated me.
I get that he had a tough childhood. I get that he was in an abusive relationship but he was so...Weak. Gullible. Stupid.
He did finally grow a pair but it was too late for me, I already kinda disliked him.
Cody comes across as a delinquent loser one minute and someone who should probably be working for MI5 the next. His character is confused and unbelievable.
The ending was a little too neat and tidy.
I enjoy the writing style, the flow of words. But there is not enough character development for me and I found the insta-love annoying.
The storyline had potential but it was all just a bit too contrived for my liking.
Matt seems a nice enough character, if a bit too perfect and slightly 'James Bond' at times.
Peter.....well he just irritated me.
I get that he had a tough childhood. I get that he was in an abusive relationship but he was so...Weak. Gullible. Stupid.
He did finally grow a pair but it was too late for me, I already kinda disliked him.
Cody comes across as a delinquent loser one minute and someone who should probably be working for MI5 the next. His character is confused and unbelievable.
The ending was a little too neat and tidy.
I enjoy the writing style, the flow of words. But there is not enough character development for me and I found the insta-love annoying.
June 1, 2015
Peter Rabe has been poor, and bullied most of his life. He has lost his mother to cancer. His self esteem issues have led him into a cruel and disastrous relationship. Leaving that relationship behind, Peter has a decent life at last.
Fate has introduced Peter to Matt Kensington. Matt comes from a very wealthy life, a degree from Harvard, but he works as a mechanic. Matt has always wanted to discover how things work, how to take them apart and put them back together. Their meeting is kismet, with Matt falling hard for the quiet, timid Peter. Fate is not finished with Peter and Matt. A tremendous upheaval is in store when Peter learns that he might just have a winning lottery ticket.
I had a great time with this story. Mr. Vance made it so easy to become invested in Peter and Matt. This was more about relationships than sex, but the sex was nice too.
Fate has introduced Peter to Matt Kensington. Matt comes from a very wealthy life, a degree from Harvard, but he works as a mechanic. Matt has always wanted to discover how things work, how to take them apart and put them back together. Their meeting is kismet, with Matt falling hard for the quiet, timid Peter. Fate is not finished with Peter and Matt. A tremendous upheaval is in store when Peter learns that he might just have a winning lottery ticket.
I had a great time with this story. Mr. Vance made it so easy to become invested in Peter and Matt. This was more about relationships than sex, but the sex was nice too.
March 1, 2015
18 of 75 for 2015. The epitome of light and frivolous, this sweet gay romance follows the life of Peter Rabe (known to some of his friends as Peter Rabbit) as he trades his lunch break to run an errand for one of his bosses. In the process he meets a man, buys a lottery ticket, and the rest, as they say is history. Peter, of course, brings his baggage to the situation, knowing that the new man in his life will be turned off when he learns about the lottery. What he doesn't know is that baggage his new love is carrying. Stay tuned while we ask "Is it true love?" "Does money matter?" "How long do I keep my job if I win the megamillions lottery?" Great fun if not great literature. I thoroughly enjoyed the romp.
March 7, 2015
Fast, easy read with a bit of insta-love. Peter's had a bad run at life and his luck starts to change when he meets Matt. A lottery ticket purchase, a date with a hot guy that ends in bed, and then he discovers he was the lucky lottery winner. Everything starts to change when he discovers that he's become a multi-millionaire. A past abusive relationship comes back to throw a fork in everyone's plans but the resolution is pretty quick. HEA for these two and some pretty steamy sex. I felt like giving Peter a big hug and a big kick all at the same time but I'm glad he came through it with Matt. I loved the epilogue.
May 10, 2015
This was my first Vance book, but I doubt that it will be my last. It tells the story of two men who meet and fall in love as well as the back story to one of these men who was abused and is still on the verge of being sucked back into that same abusive relationship until a major windfall allows him to change course and to get the man of his dreams (Matt). Peter however, is still in fear of his abusive lover and must change his ways as well or he may end up in a very bad place.
The sexual scenes weren't overblown (no pun intended). But in reading the reviews of some of Vance's other books, I saw that he's not afraid of graphic sex. This was a good read.
The sexual scenes weren't overblown (no pun intended). But in reading the reviews of some of Vance's other books, I saw that he's not afraid of graphic sex. This was a good read.
March 8, 2015
More like 1.5 stars
Let's say you spent all day craving a candy bar. You finally give in, buy one, tear open the wrapper, and there's nothing inside. That's what this book was like. First of all, insta-love/lust. Hate that. So annoying. 95% of the time when that happens, there is no connection or believable relationship between the two MCs. Luck was no exception. Second, the origin of Peter's total lack of self worth is never explained or justified, so I found it hard to believe. Everyt.hing just seemed a little underdeveloped and wrapped up too neatly.
Let's say you spent all day craving a candy bar. You finally give in, buy one, tear open the wrapper, and there's nothing inside. That's what this book was like. First of all, insta-love/lust. Hate that. So annoying. 95% of the time when that happens, there is no connection or believable relationship between the two MCs. Luck was no exception. Second, the origin of Peter's total lack of self worth is never explained or justified, so I found it hard to believe. Everyt.hing just seemed a little underdeveloped and wrapped up too neatly.
January 13, 2015
Excellent read
Great story of 3 men 1 of course is villain I Cody. Really good back stories of the 2 main characters Peter and Matt. You knew a ways into the book what the outcome was going to be. But it was still great to see Peter become his true self with Matt's guidance and support. This is great romance with some sexy parts. All in all Mr. Vance has done exceptionally well.
Now on to read more of Brad Vance's writings.
Great story of 3 men 1 of course is villain I Cody. Really good back stories of the 2 main characters Peter and Matt. You knew a ways into the book what the outcome was going to be. But it was still great to see Peter become his true self with Matt's guidance and support. This is great romance with some sexy parts. All in all Mr. Vance has done exceptionally well.
Now on to read more of Brad Vance's writings.
February 22, 2016
2.5 stars
Not dreadful but not great. The love was definitely the 'insta' kind; the MCs were fine but I couldn't help but feel SO frustrated by Peter and his acceptance of the . I enjoyed the background to the lottery win - the lawyers, consultants, taxes and money-grabbers. I think with a few adjustments this would rate higher; each element (other than the lotto win ;) was just a bit too extreme.
Not dreadful but not great. The love was definitely the 'insta' kind; the MCs were fine but I couldn't help but feel SO frustrated by Peter and his acceptance of the . I enjoyed the background to the lottery win - the lawyers, consultants, taxes and money-grabbers. I think with a few adjustments this would rate higher; each element (other than the lotto win ;) was just a bit too extreme.
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