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Sono passati tre anni da quando Jesse Ross ha dovuto scegliere tra il suo Padrone e la sua ragazza, tre anni che ha passato vivendo una meravigliosa relazione con Will, il suo Dominatore, e in cui ha potuto finalmente essere onesto sulla sua sessualità. Dall’esterno, la relazione tra Will e Jesse è sicura, solida e romantica: le persone si aspettano che si sistemino, si sposino e formino una famiglia. Basterà un incidente d’auto per far emergere i problemi nascosti della loro vita insieme.
Traumatizzato dall’incidente, Will ritrova la sua sicurezza fatta a pezzi. Dopo aver fatto involontariamente del male a Jesse durante l’incidente, Will scopre che gli è impossibile fargli del male in camera da letto e, all’improvviso, deve ritrovare la capacità di essere il Dominatore di Jesse. L’impasse in cui si trovano, sia emotiva che fisica, costringe Jesse a combattere per tenere insieme i pezzi della loro relazione in frantumi. Le cicatrici sul corpo potranno guarire con il tempo, ma il trauma emotivo ha fatto più danni di quanto i due uomini potessero prevedere…
Sono passati tre anni da quando Jesse Ross ha dovuto scegliere tra il suo Padrone e la sua ragazza, tre anni che ha passato vivendo una meravigliosa relazione con Will, il suo Dominatore, e in cui ha potuto finalmente essere onesto sulla sua sessualità. Dall’esterno, la relazione tra Will e Jesse è sicura, solida e romantica: le persone si aspettano che si sistemino, si sposino e formino una famiglia. Basterà un incidente d’auto per far emergere i problemi nascosti della loro vita insieme.
Traumatizzato dall’incidente, Will ritrova la sua sicurezza fatta a pezzi. Dopo aver fatto involontariamente del male a Jesse durante l’incidente, Will scopre che gli è impossibile fargli del male in camera da letto e, all’improvviso, deve ritrovare la capacità di essere il Dominatore di Jesse. L’impasse in cui si trovano, sia emotiva che fisica, costringe Jesse a combattere per tenere insieme i pezzi della loro relazione in frantumi. Le cicatrici sul corpo potranno guarire con il tempo, ma il trauma emotivo ha fatto più danni di quanto i due uomini potessero prevedere…
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First published September 1, 2012
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Anna Martin
48 books478 followersAnna Martin is from a picturesque seaside village in the south west of England. After spending most of her childhood making up stories, she studied English Literature at university before attempting to turn her hand as a professional writer.
Apart from being physically dependent on her laptop, she is enthusiastic about writing and producing local grassroots theatre (especially at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she can be found every summer), travelling, learning to play the ukulele, and Ben & Jerry’s New York Super Fudge Chunk.
Although her most recent work is in the LGBT romance genre, in the past Anna has worked on a variety of different projects including short stories, drabbles, flash fiction, fan fiction, plays for both children and adults, and poetry. She has written novels in the Teen or Young Adult genre, Romance and Fantasy novels.
Anna is, by her own admission, almost unhealthily obsessed with books. The library she has amassed is both large and diverse; "My favourite books," she says, "are 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and 'Oryx and Crake' by Margaret Atwood." She also owns multiple copies of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park books and re-reads the Harry Potter novels with almost startling regularity.
Anna claims her entire career is due to the love, support, pre-reading and creative ass-kicking provided by her closest friend Jennifer. Jennifer refuses to accept any responsibility for anything Anna has written.
Apart from being physically dependent on her laptop, she is enthusiastic about writing and producing local grassroots theatre (especially at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she can be found every summer), travelling, learning to play the ukulele, and Ben & Jerry’s New York Super Fudge Chunk.
Although her most recent work is in the LGBT romance genre, in the past Anna has worked on a variety of different projects including short stories, drabbles, flash fiction, fan fiction, plays for both children and adults, and poetry. She has written novels in the Teen or Young Adult genre, Romance and Fantasy novels.
Anna is, by her own admission, almost unhealthily obsessed with books. The library she has amassed is both large and diverse; "My favourite books," she says, "are 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and 'Oryx and Crake' by Margaret Atwood." She also owns multiple copies of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park books and re-reads the Harry Potter novels with almost startling regularity.
Anna claims her entire career is due to the love, support, pre-reading and creative ass-kicking provided by her closest friend Jennifer. Jennifer refuses to accept any responsibility for anything Anna has written.
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September 15, 2012
Sometimes the more you anticipate a book the harder it is for the story to win you over. I adored book one: this volume, not so much.
I had some issues with Will's motivation, which Lisa addresses in her review and comments. It all felt forced, and also contradicts the established realities of Will and Jesse's relationship.
I also had issues with Jesse being dressed in women's clothing, and being referred to as a girl, with a pussy, in order to humiliate him. I read m/m for escapism, and it is unpleasant and unwelcome being reminded that my very embodiment can be considered totally icky. These scenes upset me so much I had to hold off on reviewing the book for more than a week, or it would have coloured my rating unduly.
The BDSM takes a back seat in this book, and this was one of my biggest disappointments. I liked the first book precisely because it showed two healthy, whole individuals who engage in BDSM activities in a mature and intelligent way as part of a broader loving relationship. For me, then, it was a backward step to have the same characters in a book where the Dom can no longer bear to engage in more than restraint with the sub, and where they are unable to discuss the situation clearly with each other.
The emotional focus in the book seems to be on Laura's family. This situation was a woah-hold-up! moment for me. I don't like how it was resolved, although the whole thing is probably as realistic a solution as I could come up with.
All these factors together made it an unengaging book. I did not enjoy reading it, and I almost wish I could unread it, because now it has coloured my enjoyment of the guys in book one.
I had some issues with Will's motivation, which Lisa addresses in her review and comments. It all felt forced, and also contradicts the established realities of Will and Jesse's relationship.
I also had issues with Jesse being dressed in women's clothing, and being referred to as a girl, with a pussy, in order to humiliate him. I read m/m for escapism, and it is unpleasant and unwelcome being reminded that my very embodiment can be considered totally icky. These scenes upset me so much I had to hold off on reviewing the book for more than a week, or it would have coloured my rating unduly.
The BDSM takes a back seat in this book, and this was one of my biggest disappointments. I liked the first book precisely because it showed two healthy, whole individuals who engage in BDSM activities in a mature and intelligent way as part of a broader loving relationship. For me, then, it was a backward step to have the same characters in a book where the Dom can no longer bear to engage in more than restraint with the sub, and where they are unable to discuss the situation clearly with each other.
The emotional focus in the book seems to be on Laura's family. This situation was a woah-hold-up! moment for me. I don't like how it was resolved, although the whole thing is probably as realistic a solution as I could come up with.
All these factors together made it an unengaging book. I did not enjoy reading it, and I almost wish I could unread it, because now it has coloured my enjoyment of the guys in book one.
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November 17, 2018
3.5 stars!
Compared with the wonderfully intense first book of this series, this sequel provide a really nice reunion with the main characters but had a disappointingly weak plot.
Chemistry:
Still off the charts!
Steamy scenes:
Aplenty!
Romantic arc:
Meandering, and lacked a sense of aim.
Storyline:
I could not see Will and Jesse as anything else but deeply in love with each other no matter how much the author attempted to create a divide between them in this sequel. It was nice to reunite with them, to see where they ended up in life and how they were doing as a couple. On the disappointing side; the characters comes to life beautifully in the intimate scenes but as soon as they end, the narration changed into a disconnected 'tell rather than show' style.
I don't regret reading this sequel, but think it would have worked better tightened down to half as long.
Compared with the wonderfully intense first book of this series, this sequel provide a really nice reunion with the main characters but had a disappointingly weak plot.
Chemistry:
Still off the charts!
Steamy scenes:
Aplenty!
Romantic arc:
Meandering, and lacked a sense of aim.
Storyline:
I could not see Will and Jesse as anything else but deeply in love with each other no matter how much the author attempted to create a divide between them in this sequel. It was nice to reunite with them, to see where they ended up in life and how they were doing as a couple. On the disappointing side; the characters comes to life beautifully in the intimate scenes but as soon as they end, the narration changed into a disconnected 'tell rather than show' style.
I don't regret reading this sequel, but think it would have worked better tightened down to half as long.
September 4, 2012
3.5 stars Rounded up for hotness of scenes.
Everything I write in this review is influenced by one major thing: I really, really loved the first book. And I think if my expectations hadn't been as high, this would have easily been a full four star read (Dammit Goodreads, why can't we do half stars?) and i wouldn't have been so conflicted. The problem is, I loved Jesse and Will in the first book, and here...not so much.
I loved the conflict in the first book with Jesse having to decide between his girlfriend and Will. Here the conflict - the fallout from a car accident - didn't feel right. Or enough, or something. I just didn't see the cracks in the relationship. So you're working different jobs, and you hardly see each other, and you have to schedule time together on a board on the fridge. That's not a sign of relationship apocalypse, guys, that's just a relationship.
The scenes between the guys were mostly hot, but the lingerie one did confuse me a bit. I just don't know why dressing up in women's underwear was suddenly humiliating, when a few chapters ago they were both in drag. I might need to go and reread that bit again...
It was nice to see some family interaction with Jesse and Will, and the side plot with Domme Laura's domestic situation was interesting and a little bit heartbreaking.
I liked this book. It was a good, solid read. I was just hoping for more.
Everything I write in this review is influenced by one major thing: I really, really loved the first book. And I think if my expectations hadn't been as high, this would have easily been a full four star read (Dammit Goodreads, why can't we do half stars?) and i wouldn't have been so conflicted. The problem is, I loved Jesse and Will in the first book, and here...not so much.
I loved the conflict in the first book with Jesse having to decide between his girlfriend and Will. Here the conflict - the fallout from a car accident - didn't feel right. Or enough, or something. I just didn't see the cracks in the relationship. So you're working different jobs, and you hardly see each other, and you have to schedule time together on a board on the fridge. That's not a sign of relationship apocalypse, guys, that's just a relationship.
The scenes between the guys were mostly hot, but the lingerie one did confuse me a bit. I just don't know why dressing up in women's underwear was suddenly humiliating, when a few chapters ago they were both in drag. I might need to go and reread that bit again...
It was nice to see some family interaction with Jesse and Will, and the side plot with Domme Laura's domestic situation was interesting and a little bit heartbreaking.
I liked this book. It was a good, solid read. I was just hoping for more.
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December 6, 2012Five stars, I think, or at least close enough as makes no matter. Of Being Yours is a sequel to Anna Martin's fabulous Another Way, which I read and reviewed and essentially raved about some months ago. In fact, that stood in my way as I contemplated this review, because that first book excels in so many ways--and it's a tough act to follow. So, mired in comparisons, I finally asked myself, what if I don't compare? What if I review Of Being Yours just as if it was a brand new story, standing on it's own?
Mind you, it might be a bit unbalanced to read Of Being Yours, without first reading Another Way. Although the opening of Of Being Yours goes a long way toward catching the reader up on what's happened in the three intervening years, it doesn't paint a clear picture of where Will and Jesse--the parties to the romance--stood when the first book ended. A reader can still make sense of things, it's just not as solid. That said, in Of Being Yours Martin did not reprise or revamp the first book to tell the same story in a different way, so in that sense it truly stands on it's own.
As in 'real' life, a person, a Dom, a sub, a lover is never the same three years after. (Dom) Will and (sub) Jesse have grown separately and as a couple over time, but they haven't been paying attention. They look up to find adjustment is necessary, and during this time of shaken confidence, they're bombarded with all sorts of things they must respond to--families and friends and related wierdnesses, developing sexual needs, experiments, and accidents. To paraphrase Mission Impossible, their mission--should they choose to accept it--is to figure out what they truly want, what direction their road will go, and whether they will travel it together.
All of the above is beginning to be apparent within the first quarter of the book, so they aren't spoilers, and I won't start spouting spoilers now. I will tell you a couple of things that add up to big reasons for the five star rating: (1) Anna Martin's ability to create clear, honestly human characters, and keep them real as they move through her well-drawn world; (2) great timing in dialogue, in scenes, and in plot development. One caveat: I personally (not as a reader but as a person) disliked a few scenes because they made me like the characters less. In the end, I forgave them!
So I stand by my five star rating of Anna Martin's Of Being Yours, and I make this recommendation for anyone who enjoys reading about, or is curious about, a Dom/sub romance, or enjoys M/M romance, or likes to read stories set in the Pacific Northwest, or just plain likes a good book. First, read Another Way. Let that sit a while--you'll know when it's long enough. Then, yes, read Of Being Yours. Quite worthwhile.
Mind you, it might be a bit unbalanced to read Of Being Yours, without first reading Another Way. Although the opening of Of Being Yours goes a long way toward catching the reader up on what's happened in the three intervening years, it doesn't paint a clear picture of where Will and Jesse--the parties to the romance--stood when the first book ended. A reader can still make sense of things, it's just not as solid. That said, in Of Being Yours Martin did not reprise or revamp the first book to tell the same story in a different way, so in that sense it truly stands on it's own.
As in 'real' life, a person, a Dom, a sub, a lover is never the same three years after. (Dom) Will and (sub) Jesse have grown separately and as a couple over time, but they haven't been paying attention. They look up to find adjustment is necessary, and during this time of shaken confidence, they're bombarded with all sorts of things they must respond to--families and friends and related wierdnesses, developing sexual needs, experiments, and accidents. To paraphrase Mission Impossible, their mission--should they choose to accept it--is to figure out what they truly want, what direction their road will go, and whether they will travel it together.
All of the above is beginning to be apparent within the first quarter of the book, so they aren't spoilers, and I won't start spouting spoilers now. I will tell you a couple of things that add up to big reasons for the five star rating: (1) Anna Martin's ability to create clear, honestly human characters, and keep them real as they move through her well-drawn world; (2) great timing in dialogue, in scenes, and in plot development. One caveat: I personally (not as a reader but as a person) disliked a few scenes because they made me like the characters less. In the end, I forgave them!
So I stand by my five star rating of Anna Martin's Of Being Yours, and I make this recommendation for anyone who enjoys reading about, or is curious about, a Dom/sub romance, or enjoys M/M romance, or likes to read stories set in the Pacific Northwest, or just plain likes a good book. First, read Another Way. Let that sit a while--you'll know when it's long enough. Then, yes, read Of Being Yours. Quite worthwhile.
February 14, 2020
'Of Being Yours' is the sequel to 'Another Way' and the continuing story of Jesse and Will. It picks up three years after Jesse left his girlfriend and moved in permanently with Will, his boyfriend and his Dom. It was really nice that the story picked up so far into the future because so many things had changed, but many had stayed the same. Jesse had become comfortable with his sexuality and his gay relationship, while Will had grown as a Dom and Jesse's Master. It was tragic that it took a horrific accident for them to examine themselves, each other, and to truly give their love a test for all time.
Jesse and Will have settled into a really nice life together. Jesse has finished his MA in History and got a good job in his field. Will left his father's company and started his own. Together they weathered some of the rough times that come with working too many hours and not spending enough time with each other. Will's parents love Jesse, and they travel to Jesse's family to visit routinely. All around their life is good, they love one another, and nothing can impact that. Right?
Please find my full review at Rainbow Book Reviews
Jesse and Will have settled into a really nice life together. Jesse has finished his MA in History and got a good job in his field. Will left his father's company and started his own. Together they weathered some of the rough times that come with working too many hours and not spending enough time with each other. Will's parents love Jesse, and they travel to Jesse's family to visit routinely. All around their life is good, they love one another, and nothing can impact that. Right?
Please find my full review at Rainbow Book Reviews
April 30, 2016
4.5 stars
This audio book had me chuckling right from the start as narrator Brad Langer took the role of Jesse Ross. He has a great voice but his characterization of Jesse's Dom Will was simply too sexy to be believable.
Apart from a huge grin that manifested for me whenever Will was voiced (sounding like a 1970s ad for aftershave), the story was entirely engaging as Jesse related his life with Will with both humour and poignancy.
Life is depicted in all its messy exchanges, sometimes funny, sometimes mundane and at other times breathtakingly painful or unexpectedly heart warming. Nothing is straightforward.
'Of Being Yours' was a joy to listen too, it brought laughter (and not just at Will's uber sexy and masterful voice) and tears. I thought it was a beautiful exploration of passion and lust and the complexity of human nature.
My full guest review is available at Boy Meets Boy Reviews
Audio file was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This audio book had me chuckling right from the start as narrator Brad Langer took the role of Jesse Ross. He has a great voice but his characterization of Jesse's Dom Will was simply too sexy to be believable.
Apart from a huge grin that manifested for me whenever Will was voiced (sounding like a 1970s ad for aftershave), the story was entirely engaging as Jesse related his life with Will with both humour and poignancy.
Life is depicted in all its messy exchanges, sometimes funny, sometimes mundane and at other times breathtakingly painful or unexpectedly heart warming. Nothing is straightforward.
'Of Being Yours' was a joy to listen too, it brought laughter (and not just at Will's uber sexy and masterful voice) and tears. I thought it was a beautiful exploration of passion and lust and the complexity of human nature.
My full guest review is available at Boy Meets Boy Reviews
Audio file was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
February 25, 2019
letto un po' di tempo fa, ma anche se il bdsm non è il mio genere, il rapporto tra i due protagonisti è molto bello perché si sviluppa anche in altro e non è ristretto al genere.
March 5, 2016
Great followup book! Really enjoyed it!
February 22, 2019
Wenn der Funke nicht überspringen will ...
Ich hab’s probiert, ehrlich. Nachdem ich das Buch fertig hatte, habe ich mich gefragt, was ich an der Geschichte nicht verstanden habe. Den ersten Teil hatte ich schon vor längerer Zeit gelesen und irgendwie ist er mir nicht so wirklich im Gedächtnis geblieben, so dass ich ihn mir nach dem zweiten Teil noch einmal vorgenommen habe.
Leider hat mich auch das nicht viel weiter gebracht, denn auch danach blieben mir die Protagonisten im zweiten Teil fremd. Ich wurde einfach nicht mit ihnen warm. Dabei ist das Buch wirklich klasse geschrieben, die BDSM-Szenen sehr bildhaft, sehr gekonnt beschrieben. Dass ich beim Lesen meine Probleme mit den Reaktionen der Protagonisten hatte, war wohl wirklich dem verblassten ersten Teil geschuldet (der mir auch beim zweiten Lesen gut gefallen hat), denn es hat sich, eben mit dem Wissen aus Teil 1, eigentlich abgezeichnet, dass es irgendwann Probleme geben könnte.
Es fällt mir schwer hier eine wirklich aussagekräftige Rezension zu schreiben, denn für mich ist, gerade bei BDSM, eine Verbindung zu den Protagonisten wichtig und diese kam einfach nicht zustande. Vielleicht war ich nicht in der richtigen Stimmung für diese Bücher – ich weiß es nicht, denn Anna Martin kann Charaktere so zum Leben erwecken, dass man sie mögen muss. In “Teeträume” zum Beispiel wäre ich ohne Probleme mit den Typen um die Häuser gezogen und hätte eine WG gegründet. Es liegt also nicht daran, dass sie es nicht kann.
Ich konnte so manche Reaktion von Will, aber auch von Jesse nicht wirklich nachvollziehen. Evtl. habe ich an die “Reaktionen” eines Doms auch eine zu hohe Erwartung? Vielleicht bin ich dazu zu gerade gestrickt, denn ich habe (auch im realen Leben) große Probleme damit, wenn ein Mann eine Firma leitet, dazu dann auch noch der dominante Part in einer Beziehung jedweder Art ist und dann zum “Mimöschen” wird. Vielleicht war genau das der Part, an dem ich emotional ausgestiegen bin, ich weiß es nicht. Vielleicht kann jeder andere von euch dieses Verhalten besser nachvollziehen als ich und hat evtl. für sich sogar eine Erklärung dafür. Von daher kann ich dieses Mal wirklich nur empfehlen, es selbst zu lesen. Über eine Rückmeldung zu eurem Lesegefühl würde ich mich freuen, denn irgendwie stehe ich da und weiß nicht *schulterzuck*
Wer also auf gut geschilderte BDSM (mit einem hohen SM-Faktor) und dennoch auf ein sich liebendes Paar (die beiden leben die Kombination 24/7) steht, der wird, wenn er mit den Protagonisten warm wird, sicherlich ein schönes Leseerlebnis haben.
Ich hab’s probiert, ehrlich. Nachdem ich das Buch fertig hatte, habe ich mich gefragt, was ich an der Geschichte nicht verstanden habe. Den ersten Teil hatte ich schon vor längerer Zeit gelesen und irgendwie ist er mir nicht so wirklich im Gedächtnis geblieben, so dass ich ihn mir nach dem zweiten Teil noch einmal vorgenommen habe.
Leider hat mich auch das nicht viel weiter gebracht, denn auch danach blieben mir die Protagonisten im zweiten Teil fremd. Ich wurde einfach nicht mit ihnen warm. Dabei ist das Buch wirklich klasse geschrieben, die BDSM-Szenen sehr bildhaft, sehr gekonnt beschrieben. Dass ich beim Lesen meine Probleme mit den Reaktionen der Protagonisten hatte, war wohl wirklich dem verblassten ersten Teil geschuldet (der mir auch beim zweiten Lesen gut gefallen hat), denn es hat sich, eben mit dem Wissen aus Teil 1, eigentlich abgezeichnet, dass es irgendwann Probleme geben könnte.
Es fällt mir schwer hier eine wirklich aussagekräftige Rezension zu schreiben, denn für mich ist, gerade bei BDSM, eine Verbindung zu den Protagonisten wichtig und diese kam einfach nicht zustande. Vielleicht war ich nicht in der richtigen Stimmung für diese Bücher – ich weiß es nicht, denn Anna Martin kann Charaktere so zum Leben erwecken, dass man sie mögen muss. In “Teeträume” zum Beispiel wäre ich ohne Probleme mit den Typen um die Häuser gezogen und hätte eine WG gegründet. Es liegt also nicht daran, dass sie es nicht kann.
Ich konnte so manche Reaktion von Will, aber auch von Jesse nicht wirklich nachvollziehen. Evtl. habe ich an die “Reaktionen” eines Doms auch eine zu hohe Erwartung? Vielleicht bin ich dazu zu gerade gestrickt, denn ich habe (auch im realen Leben) große Probleme damit, wenn ein Mann eine Firma leitet, dazu dann auch noch der dominante Part in einer Beziehung jedweder Art ist und dann zum “Mimöschen” wird. Vielleicht war genau das der Part, an dem ich emotional ausgestiegen bin, ich weiß es nicht. Vielleicht kann jeder andere von euch dieses Verhalten besser nachvollziehen als ich und hat evtl. für sich sogar eine Erklärung dafür. Von daher kann ich dieses Mal wirklich nur empfehlen, es selbst zu lesen. Über eine Rückmeldung zu eurem Lesegefühl würde ich mich freuen, denn irgendwie stehe ich da und weiß nicht *schulterzuck*
Wer also auf gut geschilderte BDSM (mit einem hohen SM-Faktor) und dennoch auf ein sich liebendes Paar (die beiden leben die Kombination 24/7) steht, der wird, wenn er mit den Protagonisten warm wird, sicherlich ein schönes Leseerlebnis haben.
February 4, 2016
REVIEWED FOR PRISM BOOK ALLIANCE
Of Being Yours picks up three years after Another Way and the focus is still on Will and Jesse.
For all intents and purposes Jesse and Will are living a near perfect life and have assimilated their D/s relationship alongside their newer status of partners. At the start of the book they have a nice status quo going on but the cracks appear rapidly when they are involved in a car crash. Physically they are both fine and it won’t take them too long to recover from their scrapes and bruises, emotionally they are sucker punched. Will blames himself for the accident and suddenly finds he can no longer inflict any sort of pain on Jesse, just the thought of picking up a flogger makes him ill. For a relationship that started out as strictly D/s before moving onto an intimate relationship that ran alongside it they are suddenly adrift.
It’s sad watching as the intensity and the closeness of their relationship fails. At times it seems as though they are strangers living in the same house and they become adept in avoidance tactics. Will is pulling further and further away and Jesse has no idea how to put the brakes on. I think it took Will walking away, even for a short time, to take them to a place where they could start healing. For the first time in years Jesse was on his own and although he hated it I think he also benefited. Throughout their healing process it becomes clear that they are never going to get back to exactly where they were before the accident and as they open up in their therapy sessions it’s clear that this may not be a bad thing. The accident has changed them irrevocably and their new relationship will reflect that.
Thankfully the author doesn’t suddenly make everything better in the end as that would have done them a disservice. They aren’t perfect but their imperfections are what makes the story feel real. They may get their happy ending but its sometimes clumsy, not always what they want but it is realistic and pulls them back together.
Narration Review:
As with book 1 it took me a little time to get used to Brad Langer’s voice but once I settled into the story I found him an easy and clear narrator.
Of Being Yours picks up three years after Another Way and the focus is still on Will and Jesse.
For all intents and purposes Jesse and Will are living a near perfect life and have assimilated their D/s relationship alongside their newer status of partners. At the start of the book they have a nice status quo going on but the cracks appear rapidly when they are involved in a car crash. Physically they are both fine and it won’t take them too long to recover from their scrapes and bruises, emotionally they are sucker punched. Will blames himself for the accident and suddenly finds he can no longer inflict any sort of pain on Jesse, just the thought of picking up a flogger makes him ill. For a relationship that started out as strictly D/s before moving onto an intimate relationship that ran alongside it they are suddenly adrift.
It’s sad watching as the intensity and the closeness of their relationship fails. At times it seems as though they are strangers living in the same house and they become adept in avoidance tactics. Will is pulling further and further away and Jesse has no idea how to put the brakes on. I think it took Will walking away, even for a short time, to take them to a place where they could start healing. For the first time in years Jesse was on his own and although he hated it I think he also benefited. Throughout their healing process it becomes clear that they are never going to get back to exactly where they were before the accident and as they open up in their therapy sessions it’s clear that this may not be a bad thing. The accident has changed them irrevocably and their new relationship will reflect that.
Thankfully the author doesn’t suddenly make everything better in the end as that would have done them a disservice. They aren’t perfect but their imperfections are what makes the story feel real. They may get their happy ending but its sometimes clumsy, not always what they want but it is realistic and pulls them back together.
Narration Review:
As with book 1 it took me a little time to get used to Brad Langer’s voice but once I settled into the story I found him an easy and clear narrator.
April 11, 2013
<3.5Stars
I did enjoy the chance to catch up with two beloved characters with this book, but have to admit that I didn't enjoy this sequel quite as much as I did the original.
The story was well written, and I still devoured this book, but it has taken me a long time to put my thoughts in order enough to write a review.
I only had one problem with this, and it was how Will became an entirely different person in this story in my opinion. I am sure that have a serious accident could worry you, but I didn't feel it was realistic to have that change elementary parts of your character. I didn't feel it was enough to make him question his dominance the way it did.
The Laura sub story also fell rather flat for me. I don't think it was the best choice of plot device the author could have chosen.
Of being yours was still a thoroughly entertaining read, and I would like more of these men to read about, but this book didn't live up to its predecessor.
I did enjoy the chance to catch up with two beloved characters with this book, but have to admit that I didn't enjoy this sequel quite as much as I did the original.
The story was well written, and I still devoured this book, but it has taken me a long time to put my thoughts in order enough to write a review.
I only had one problem with this, and it was how Will became an entirely different person in this story in my opinion. I am sure that have a serious accident could worry you, but I didn't feel it was realistic to have that change elementary parts of your character. I didn't feel it was enough to make him question his dominance the way it did.
The Laura sub story also fell rather flat for me. I don't think it was the best choice of plot device the author could have chosen.
Of being yours was still a thoroughly entertaining read, and I would like more of these men to read about, but this book didn't live up to its predecessor.
June 3, 2015
I really loved the progress of Will and Jesse’s relationship. I loved the sweetness of it all and how the author showed their vulnerability especially with Will. I also loved the timeline of the story – pacing wise. I loved that we get to see them as they navigate deeper into their relationship.
Although the “accident” was somehow an important plot point, I find it a wee bit stretched out which apparently became the game changer in their relationship. I also almost wished that they accepted Maddie’s offer but in hindsight – it’s very transparent that they are not yet ready for it. I really loved that the focus of this second installment was still inside Will and Jesse’s little bubble. There are some characters that I thought will stir shit up but I guess that would happen in the third book.
Again, this is an exceptional read. Rarely I enjoyed reading a BDSM themed story and this one’s definitely up there!
Although the “accident” was somehow an important plot point, I find it a wee bit stretched out which apparently became the game changer in their relationship. I also almost wished that they accepted Maddie’s offer but in hindsight – it’s very transparent that they are not yet ready for it. I really loved that the focus of this second installment was still inside Will and Jesse’s little bubble. There are some characters that I thought will stir shit up but I guess that would happen in the third book.
Again, this is an exceptional read. Rarely I enjoyed reading a BDSM themed story and this one’s definitely up there!
July 13, 2017
Didn't like this one as much as the first but still a solid read. I was shocked at how fast their relationship unraveled after the accident and fairly confused about the "why" of the whole thing. It seemed a drastic reaction to a car wreck. It was hard to watch them struggle to find their way back and frankly, Will could have done a bit more groveling IMO. We finally got a bit more of the BDSM towards the end but still wanted more!
July 29, 2017
I haven't read the first book and read this in snatches while on holiday so maybe that resulted in my ho-hum feeling about this. It seemed more of a telling type of story and I didn't connect with either of the MC's. The book started OK but then seemed to stutter along and get stuck occasionally as we got caught in the drudge of normal life. This author is normally one of my favourites and this was an earlier book so will stick with her.
October 20, 2012
I really loved getting a sequel and getting to see more of Jesse and Will. I loved just getting to read a normal story about an everyday relationship with their daily lives together, their conflicts and working on building back their relationship when they hit bumps in the road. Also? Super sexy too. I really love this author's writing its just very fluid and wonderful to read.
February 20, 2013
3.5 stars
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I really got the sense of the deep love these characters felt for each other. I also really loved that not everything had resolved itself in a perfect way. My trouble was with how the conflict was instigated; it didn't seem as if the accident should have been such a catalyst. Although I do appreciate how it was all handled, I think Will's reaction was a bit OTT.
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I really got the sense of the deep love these characters felt for each other. I also really loved that not everything had resolved itself in a perfect way. My trouble was with how the conflict was instigated; it didn't seem as if the accident should have been such a catalyst. Although I do appreciate how it was all handled, I think Will's reaction was a bit OTT.
March 29, 2015
Not quite as riveting as the first, but just as poignant. Loved it.
August 4, 2017
J’aurais pu – ou dû – faire un avis général par livre. Ils sont suffisamment complets et indépendants les uns des autres pour se le permettre. Cela dit, j’ai mis moins d’une semaine à lire les trois tomes et il me paraît impensable de les dissocier, tellement ils forment un tout.
Bien sûr, ils sont tous différents à des degrés divers sur lesquels je vais revenir plus en profondeur. Et ce n’est pas un jeu de mots.
Ceci étant dit, les trois sont bons. Vraiment. Par contre, une déception nait du dernier opus. Bien sûr, il était réclamé. Pourtant, ce n’était pas suffisant. Je ne l’ai pas trouvé abouti, pas au terme de trois livres. Il manque des informations, et trop de répétitions, peinant le lecteur attentif et assidu de cette série.
Alors tout commence avec Jesse, soumis de Will. Un duo qui ne se connaît que dans leur relation BDSM et tout va bien. Ils sont jeunes, beaux, ont une situation convenable, chacun à leur niveau. Mais les sentiments se sont mis en place, insidieusement, consciemment ou non.
C’est particulier. Anna Martin arrive à en faire une bible du BDSM alors qu’en fait elle réinvente ses propres règles en permanence. Elle ne se soucie pas, au travers de Jesse et de Will, de correspondre au code préétabli du milieu. Peu importe comment elle devrait faire. Elle fait à son instinct. Et c’est merveilleux.
À la fin du tome 1, Une autre Voie, Jesse et Will trouvent le point d’équilibre qu’il leur faut. Entre une relation romantique et une relation D/s, poser les bases n’est pas chose aisée.
Au cours du tome 2, Pour être tien, j’aurais un reproche à formuler. Avant même de commencer un livre, nous lisons le résumé. Nous savons qu’il y aura un accident de voiture qui affectera Jesse et Will. Pourtant, celui-ci n’arrive qu’à la moitié. Et on l’attend depuis le début, à chaque fois que l’un ou l’autre prend le volant. Est-ce une perte de temps ? Assurément. L’auteure n’aurait tout simplement pas dû en faire mention. Concernant la psychologie et la relève du traumatisme subi et encaissé par les deux protagonistes, je suis au courant des réflexions qui lui ont été formulés. Cela dit, à mon avis, aucune de ces personnes n’a vécu un accident de cette gravité. Pour y avoir eu droit il y a quelques années, c’est réel. Foutrement réel et remettant en cause beaucoup, énormément de choses. Bien sûr que ce n’est qu’une plaque de verglas. Et également des côtes fêlées et une jambe fichue. C’est tout, tout cet ensemble, qui est à remettre en cause. Et Anna Martin l’a finement joué.
Enfin, pour terminer avec cette série, et donc le tome 3, Pour dire que je t’aime, je suis déçu. Il était attendu et j’ai mis des mois avant d’oser le lire. Parce que j’ai eu peur. Et celle-ci est justifiée désormais. Ce tome nous fait un final, un de ceux dont nous sommes en attente, où nous espérons les cotillons, les cris d’enfants, les costumes blancs, ainsi que les draps de soie. Que nenni ! Anna Martin nous relate une expérience traumatisante pour Jesse, pour cette mère qu’il a aimé et dont il ne fait pas le deuil. Déjà, au départ, j’ai un problème. Tout le long des précédents opus, jamais il n’est fait mention de cet amour si inconditionnel. Si humain. On détecte de l’ironie dans chaque parole échangée entre Jesse et sa mère. Un voile qui les sépare, un monde pour leurs aspirations. Pourtant, on considère cette relation comme normale, au point de mettre sa vie en parenthèse. Non, décidément, je ne peux pas accrocher à ce genre là. Et appâter le lecteur avec cette idée qu’un intrus vienne s’interposer dans le couple – que dis-je ?! Deux hommes ! Chacun le sien^^ – je n’ai pas adhéré. Parce que les sentiments ne sont pas ambigus et que pour une personne extérieure en vienne à penser que « la proie » est accessible, il faut un minimum de laisser passer. Je ne sais pas si je suis très précis dans mes termes, mais si une personne se fait « alpaguer » par une connaissance personnelle ou professionnelle, au fil du temps, cela demeure la responsabilité de tous les intervenants. Il y a toujours des signes avant coureurs, et si l’un des protagonistes les ignore, il en est aussi responsable que le fauteur de trouble. Et la résolution en trois lignes est ahurissante.
Une extrême déception pour ce tome, toujours bien écrit, mais où la cohérence entre le résumé et l’histoire laisse à désirer. Et un nombre de répétitions sur des bases historiques de leur relation où on se demande si l’auteure ne cherche pas à meubler…
Cela dit, mon exigence est élevée. Je le reconnais sans fards. Cette trilogie est une bible du BDSM M/M pour moi. Les ingrédients sont là, la spontanéité et les erreurs également. Les personnages sont humains, tout simplement. Si je devais noter, ce serait :
***** pour Une autre voie
**** pour Pour être tien
*** pour Pour dire que je t’aime
June 22, 2021
Rating: 3.75/5 stars
This is one of those rare cases where the sequel is much MUCH better than the first book.
I got a little nervous at first after passing the 40% mark finding no plot whatsoever. Simply the two males exploring different.... items (?) of BDSM - candle wax, chastity cage, cross-dressing/female lingerie, public sex / voyeurism, etc. which ultimately was the reason why I gave the first book a low rating.
But the plot started to get better after that... AND (haha) I UNEXPECTEDLY ENJOYED IT.
I appreciate how this book doesn't have that "textbook perfect relationship" especially knowing how it is dealing with two sets of community that can't be anymore controversial when combined = LGBT + BDSM.
I also enjoyed the direction of this book by choosing to explore the difference between the dom/sub relationship vs. the romantic relationship that the couple needs to understand in order to co-exist. And the book also pays a tribute to therapists specialising in this kind of relationship. Never heard of that before, to be honest. Quite intriguing, I'd say.
This was better than expected. lol. I have the third and final installment, but I think I'm gonna leave this genre for a while.
This is one of those rare cases where the sequel is much MUCH better than the first book.
I got a little nervous at first after passing the 40% mark finding no plot whatsoever. Simply the two males exploring different.... items (?) of BDSM - candle wax, chastity cage, cross-dressing/female lingerie, public sex / voyeurism, etc. which ultimately was the reason why I gave the first book a low rating.
But the plot started to get better after that... AND (haha) I UNEXPECTEDLY ENJOYED IT.
I appreciate how this book doesn't have that "textbook perfect relationship" especially knowing how it is dealing with two sets of community that can't be anymore controversial when combined = LGBT + BDSM.
I also enjoyed the direction of this book by choosing to explore the difference between the dom/sub relationship vs. the romantic relationship that the couple needs to understand in order to co-exist. And the book also pays a tribute to therapists specialising in this kind of relationship. Never heard of that before, to be honest. Quite intriguing, I'd say.
This was better than expected. lol. I have the third and final installment, but I think I'm gonna leave this genre for a while.
April 7, 2021
J'étais perplexe à la fin du premier tome et j'ai enchainé le tome 2 en espérant trouver ce qui m'avait manqué... et en fait, non.
La première moitié du roman est, un peu comme le tome 1, une succession de scènes, visiblement Jesse et Will cherchent à définir les limites de leur relation, cherchent à explorer d'autres voies (oui, okay, vu le titre de la série, c'est facile). Et autant dans le tome 1, Will menait la danse, ici, j'ai eu l'impression que c'était Jesse qui, paradoxalement, dominait la situation. Et ça ne s'arrange pas du tout quand arrive ce fameux accident de voiture...
Je vais finir la série, par curiosité, parce que l'auteur a une plume agréable, que la traduction est agréable aussi, et parce que, malgré tout, j'ai envie de savoir si ce dernier tome va rééquilibrer leurs rapports.
La première moitié du roman est, un peu comme le tome 1, une succession de scènes, visiblement Jesse et Will cherchent à définir les limites de leur relation, cherchent à explorer d'autres voies (oui, okay, vu le titre de la série, c'est facile). Et autant dans le tome 1, Will menait la danse, ici, j'ai eu l'impression que c'était Jesse qui, paradoxalement, dominait la situation. Et ça ne s'arrange pas du tout quand arrive ce fameux accident de voiture...
Je vais finir la série, par curiosité, parce que l'auteur a une plume agréable, que la traduction est agréable aussi, et parce que, malgré tout, j'ai envie de savoir si ce dernier tome va rééquilibrer leurs rapports.
February 20, 2023
This one seemed to have a lot more angst in their relationship. Will and Jesse are really struggling in this book. There are some more inconsistencies. And maybe it’s because they are growing and changing that it feels like their personalities have those inconsistencies. I feel like the author wants to take Will somewhere that isn’t natural for him, it’s against his personality. Maybe if we got inside his head more it would make sense but to me his changes aren’t adding up. And the one time I thought he would explain his issues, Jesse said it was an info dump and he needed to process but we never got it spelled out for us. Will is feeling like more and more of a mystery and it feels awfully sudden and against his personality for some changes. But I still have enjoyed the story, maybe not as much as the first one but enough to read the next one.
July 9, 2024
4,5
J'adore toujours autant ce couple, leur amour est tellement beau.
Cette relecture m'a de nouveau beaucoup plu et fait ressentir des émotions diverses. On a ici une continuité de la relation entre Will et Jesse, ils vont traverser de nombreuses épreuves et l'auteur ne leur permet pas de résoudre leurs problèmes trop facilement, ni trop rapidement, j'ai vraiment apprécié cet aspect.
Un deuxième tome très bien pensé pour cette trilogie.
J'adore toujours autant ce couple, leur amour est tellement beau.
Cette relecture m'a de nouveau beaucoup plu et fait ressentir des émotions diverses. On a ici une continuité de la relation entre Will et Jesse, ils vont traverser de nombreuses épreuves et l'auteur ne leur permet pas de résoudre leurs problèmes trop facilement, ni trop rapidement, j'ai vraiment apprécié cet aspect.
Un deuxième tome très bien pensé pour cette trilogie.
January 16, 2022
3.5 stars
I might have given this more stars if I’d read it back when it was written. Reading it now, there are so many faults in the narrative that I can see. Sooo much gay stereotyping, misogynistic attitudes, etc.
I might have given this more stars if I’d read it back when it was written. Reading it now, there are so many faults in the narrative that I can see. Sooo much gay stereotyping, misogynistic attitudes, etc.
February 21, 2017
Den 1. Band dieser Reihe »Andere Wege« habe ich geliebt und daher wollte ich natürlich unbedingt auch die Fortsetzung lesen. Nur leider konnte ich mit dem Buch so gut wie gar nichts anfangen. Die Charaktere kamen mir von Anfang an seltsam »fremd« und teils auch distanziert vor, ich hatte große Probleme jene Jesse und Will in dem Buch wiederzufinden, die mir aus dem 1. Teil in Erinnerung geblieben sind.
Noch dazu fand ich die Geschichte richtiggehend langweilig und musste mich zum Schluss wirklich zwingen weiterzulesen, um es überhaupt zum Ende zu schaffen. Aber ich hatte die Hoffnung, dass da vielleicht noch etwas kommt, aber nada. Im ersten Drittel passiert praktisch gar nichts, dann trennen sie sich plötzlich aus für mich bis zum Schluss nicht nachvollziehbaren Gründen, kommen im letzten Drittel wieder zusammen und … nichts. Wieder gähnende Langeweile, weil es irgendwie nur um den Alltag geht, der aber so lieblos geschrieben wurde, dass ich damit einfach nicht warm wurde.
Was mich auch störte, was das zusätzliche Chaos um ihre Freunde, das nebenher mitlief, für mich aber eher störend war, weil ich stattdessen lieber eine vernünftige Erklärung für den Riss zwischen Jesse und Will gelesen hätte. Nur kam da bis zum Schluss fast gar nichts und das fand ich mehr als unbefriedigend. Ich war wirklich enttäuscht, denn das 1. Buch hat mir damals so gut gefallen.
So leid's mir in diesem Fall tut, aber mehr als der obligatorische Stern ist nicht drin und eine Leseempfehlung gebe ich für dieses Buch nicht.
Ein ganz liebes Dankeschön geht natürlich wieder an den Dreamspinner Verlag für das Rezensionsexemplar.
Noch dazu fand ich die Geschichte richtiggehend langweilig und musste mich zum Schluss wirklich zwingen weiterzulesen, um es überhaupt zum Ende zu schaffen. Aber ich hatte die Hoffnung, dass da vielleicht noch etwas kommt, aber nada. Im ersten Drittel passiert praktisch gar nichts, dann trennen sie sich plötzlich aus für mich bis zum Schluss nicht nachvollziehbaren Gründen, kommen im letzten Drittel wieder zusammen und … nichts. Wieder gähnende Langeweile, weil es irgendwie nur um den Alltag geht, der aber so lieblos geschrieben wurde, dass ich damit einfach nicht warm wurde.
Was mich auch störte, was das zusätzliche Chaos um ihre Freunde, das nebenher mitlief, für mich aber eher störend war, weil ich stattdessen lieber eine vernünftige Erklärung für den Riss zwischen Jesse und Will gelesen hätte. Nur kam da bis zum Schluss fast gar nichts und das fand ich mehr als unbefriedigend. Ich war wirklich enttäuscht, denn das 1. Buch hat mir damals so gut gefallen.
So leid's mir in diesem Fall tut, aber mehr als der obligatorische Stern ist nicht drin und eine Leseempfehlung gebe ich für dieses Buch nicht.
Ein ganz liebes Dankeschön geht natürlich wieder an den Dreamspinner Verlag für das Rezensionsexemplar.
February 7, 2016
I have neither read nor listened to the first book, and this one takes place three years later. While there were obviously references to and subtleties that might be clearer for having read the first, I did not feel that I was missing enough information to affect the overall quality of this book. Brad Langer is an excellent narrator, and once I became accustomed to his voice and inflection, I was able to sit back and enjoy his reading.
I am very much an aficionado of BDSM books and am a member of the lifestyle, so I thoroughly enjoy the dynamic. That being said, I have mixed feelings on this book as a whole. This book starts off with a whiz bang, but fairly quickly devolves into muddy waters. A beautiful submission scene occurs in chapter one (see the excerpt on Dreamspinner Press) that I thought was going to demonstrate the direction of the book. That did not occur. Rather, there was instead such a heavy focus placed repeatedly on a secondary set of characters so as to completely pull the attention off of Will and Jesse in several spots.
Will and Jesse’s love and affection for one another is crystal clear in the beginning of the book, but a traumatic event alters the course of their lives and leaves the heretofore solid and secure Dom floundering. PTSD is clear in the aftermath and not at all unexpected, but (and I’m trying to do this without giving away the plot), Will’s ability to step into the Dom mindset/role for another character while emphatically denying the same to his own long-term sub is confusing at best. Having spent three years topping the submissive Jesse, there is no reason for Will to suddenly withdraw all of the emotional support that he has consistently provided up to now and leave his supposedly beloved boyfriend/sub in a tailspin. References in the book to Will’s ability to simply assume the mantle and subs fall in line contradict the author’s direction for the character.
The character development is fairly stagnant through most of the book, but then picks up again toward the end. The plot is choppy because of the secondary characters’ subplot, so that affects the flow of the main story. I did very much appreciate, however, that the ending was done with such care and didn’t rush to an “everything’s perfect” conclusion. It showed a depth of character to allow Will and Jesse to remain flawed individuals still working toward their forever happiness. Ms. Martin’s writing style is quite nice, and her ability to write D/s scenes is beautiful. Therefore, while I’m not entirely happy with this particular book, I still enjoyed it enough that I rate it at 3.5 stars, and I am certainly willing to try her other work.
Audio file was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review through Divine Magazine.
**Same worded review will appear on Audible, Goodreads, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.**
I am very much an aficionado of BDSM books and am a member of the lifestyle, so I thoroughly enjoy the dynamic. That being said, I have mixed feelings on this book as a whole. This book starts off with a whiz bang, but fairly quickly devolves into muddy waters. A beautiful submission scene occurs in chapter one (see the excerpt on Dreamspinner Press) that I thought was going to demonstrate the direction of the book. That did not occur. Rather, there was instead such a heavy focus placed repeatedly on a secondary set of characters so as to completely pull the attention off of Will and Jesse in several spots.
Will and Jesse’s love and affection for one another is crystal clear in the beginning of the book, but a traumatic event alters the course of their lives and leaves the heretofore solid and secure Dom floundering. PTSD is clear in the aftermath and not at all unexpected, but (and I’m trying to do this without giving away the plot), Will’s ability to step into the Dom mindset/role for another character while emphatically denying the same to his own long-term sub is confusing at best. Having spent three years topping the submissive Jesse, there is no reason for Will to suddenly withdraw all of the emotional support that he has consistently provided up to now and leave his supposedly beloved boyfriend/sub in a tailspin. References in the book to Will’s ability to simply assume the mantle and subs fall in line contradict the author’s direction for the character.
The character development is fairly stagnant through most of the book, but then picks up again toward the end. The plot is choppy because of the secondary characters’ subplot, so that affects the flow of the main story. I did very much appreciate, however, that the ending was done with such care and didn’t rush to an “everything’s perfect” conclusion. It showed a depth of character to allow Will and Jesse to remain flawed individuals still working toward their forever happiness. Ms. Martin’s writing style is quite nice, and her ability to write D/s scenes is beautiful. Therefore, while I’m not entirely happy with this particular book, I still enjoyed it enough that I rate it at 3.5 stars, and I am certainly willing to try her other work.
Audio file was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review through Divine Magazine.
**Same worded review will appear on Audible, Goodreads, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.**
February 2, 2015
J’avais eu beaucoup de difficultés pour noter le premier tome de cette série, non pas qu’il était mauvais ou mal écrit, c’était plutôt l’absence d’émotions qui m’avait manqué ou plutôt l’émotion à sens unique, car si Jesse avait réussi à me toucher un peu, Will presque jamais. Cela n’avait rien à voir non plus avec leurs pratiques sexuelles, même si je m’aperçois avec le temps que j’apprécie de moins en moins ce sexe extrême préférant une relation, mais plus classique avec un soupçon de piment. De plus, j’avais trouvé que toute la première partie comportait beaucoup trop de scènes de sexe violentes et si peu de dialogues que la demande de Will m’avait paru incongrue.
C’est la seconde partie qui m’avait fait changer mon avis, on basculait dans la romance tout en conservant la personnalité des deux hommes, tous les passages où ils essayaient d’apprendre à moduler leurs besoins différents sans perturber leur vie de couple, mais sans renoncer à être dans une relation D/s. Eh bien, j’ai eu le même problème dans ce second tome avec une différence notoire, c’est la seconde partie qui m’a déplu.
Le départ est pourtant excellent, Will et Jesse ont réussi à trouver un équilibre dans leur relation, certes Jesse est toujours soumis à son maitre, mais leur vie quotidienne n’en est pas affectée. Ils ont trouvé un juste milieu, leurs sessions ne sont plus aussi nombreuses, à la différence de leurs relations sexuelles « amoureuses » dirons-nous. Ils sont proches, tendres, Will est attentif aux besoins et aux désirs de son amant, un brin possessif, mais les sentiments et l’amour sont bien présents. On les observe dans leurs loisirs, leur vie de tous les jours, sur leur lieu de travail, un couple normal avec juste une sexualité parfois différente.
Et puis, tout change, ils ont un accident et là cette relation qui pourtant semblait stable s’effondre comme un château de cartes, sauf que pour moi c’est incompréhensible, comment un dominant comme Will peut réagir de cette façon alors qu’aucun des deux n’est vraiment blessé gravement ? Il plante tout du jour au lendemain laissant Jesse complètement perdu, il n’arrive même plus à discuter alors que jusqu’à maintenant justement, c’était le ciment de leur relation. De même, Will se révèle avec des besoins de soumissions qu’il sait parfaitement que Jesse est incapable de satisfaire n’ayant rien dans sa personnalité de dominant.
Donc, au final j’ai aimé la première partie, mais alors pas du tout la seconde, en plus, la présence de l’histoire de Laura (l’ex- Domme de Jesse), en plein marasme familial avec sa soumise enceinte de son mari m’a vraiment refroidi.
C’est la seconde partie qui m’avait fait changer mon avis, on basculait dans la romance tout en conservant la personnalité des deux hommes, tous les passages où ils essayaient d’apprendre à moduler leurs besoins différents sans perturber leur vie de couple, mais sans renoncer à être dans une relation D/s. Eh bien, j’ai eu le même problème dans ce second tome avec une différence notoire, c’est la seconde partie qui m’a déplu.
Le départ est pourtant excellent, Will et Jesse ont réussi à trouver un équilibre dans leur relation, certes Jesse est toujours soumis à son maitre, mais leur vie quotidienne n’en est pas affectée. Ils ont trouvé un juste milieu, leurs sessions ne sont plus aussi nombreuses, à la différence de leurs relations sexuelles « amoureuses » dirons-nous. Ils sont proches, tendres, Will est attentif aux besoins et aux désirs de son amant, un brin possessif, mais les sentiments et l’amour sont bien présents. On les observe dans leurs loisirs, leur vie de tous les jours, sur leur lieu de travail, un couple normal avec juste une sexualité parfois différente.
Et puis, tout change, ils ont un accident et là cette relation qui pourtant semblait stable s’effondre comme un château de cartes, sauf que pour moi c’est incompréhensible, comment un dominant comme Will peut réagir de cette façon alors qu’aucun des deux n’est vraiment blessé gravement ? Il plante tout du jour au lendemain laissant Jesse complètement perdu, il n’arrive même plus à discuter alors que jusqu’à maintenant justement, c’était le ciment de leur relation. De même, Will se révèle avec des besoins de soumissions qu’il sait parfaitement que Jesse est incapable de satisfaire n’ayant rien dans sa personnalité de dominant.
Donc, au final j’ai aimé la première partie, mais alors pas du tout la seconde, en plus, la présence de l’histoire de Laura (l’ex- Domme de Jesse), en plein marasme familial avec sa soumise enceinte de son mari m’a vraiment refroidi.
September 10, 2012
3.5 stars
In this sequel to Another Way, it's three years later and we find Jesse and Will still in their seemingly great relationship, managing to to balance both the personal and D/s aspects. However, when an accident occurs, their relationship is tested when Will loses his confidence and ability to not only be Jesse's partner, but also his Dom.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but the conflict left me frustrated and occasionally annoyed.
While this book didn't pack the same punch Another Way did (I absolutely LOVED that book), I still liked this book and look forward to reading more from Anna Martin in the future. :)
In this sequel to Another Way, it's three years later and we find Jesse and Will still in their seemingly great relationship, managing to to balance both the personal and D/s aspects. However, when an accident occurs, their relationship is tested when Will loses his confidence and ability to not only be Jesse's partner, but also his Dom.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but the conflict left me frustrated and occasionally annoyed.
While this book didn't pack the same punch Another Way did (I absolutely LOVED that book), I still liked this book and look forward to reading more from Anna Martin in the future. :)
February 9, 2015
j'ai un problème avec ce livre. L'auteur excelle dans la description de scènes BDSM et reste bien concrète dans cette relation dominant soumis.
Le tout en ayant instauré des sentiments qui font vrai sauf que...
Au moment de l'accident c'est là que j'ai trouvé que l'histoire partait en vrille car autant leur relation paraissait stable durable et tout le tintouin, autant d'un coup c'est l'apocalypse. D'accord l'auteure a voulu instaurer un élément dramatique modéré pour expliquer le tournant que prend la seconde partie de la romance mais c'est mal amené. Dans une relation Dominant Soumis on s'attend à ce que le Dom ai plus de maturité et bien là malheureusement c'est tout le contraire.
En plus cela ne fait pas vrai, car on ne comprend vraiment pas la réaction de Will. Pour moi ce second tome sera en dessous du premier. J'aime la plume de l'auteure il n'y a pas de doute mais j'ai beaucoup de mal avec ses histoires notamment celle ci avec son manque de réel.
Alors donc une lecture qui partait bien malgré l'omniprésence du sexe dans la première partie mais une seconde partie qui laisse un goût amer et ne nous convainc pas plus que cela. J'espère que l'auteure va se rattraper dans le troisième tome car je me répète mais j'aime bien son style donc suis vraiment déçu que le livre n'ai pas correspondu à mes attentes.
Le tout en ayant instauré des sentiments qui font vrai sauf que...
Au moment de l'accident c'est là que j'ai trouvé que l'histoire partait en vrille car autant leur relation paraissait stable durable et tout le tintouin, autant d'un coup c'est l'apocalypse. D'accord l'auteure a voulu instaurer un élément dramatique modéré pour expliquer le tournant que prend la seconde partie de la romance mais c'est mal amené. Dans une relation Dominant Soumis on s'attend à ce que le Dom ai plus de maturité et bien là malheureusement c'est tout le contraire.
En plus cela ne fait pas vrai, car on ne comprend vraiment pas la réaction de Will. Pour moi ce second tome sera en dessous du premier. J'aime la plume de l'auteure il n'y a pas de doute mais j'ai beaucoup de mal avec ses histoires notamment celle ci avec son manque de réel.
Alors donc une lecture qui partait bien malgré l'omniprésence du sexe dans la première partie mais une seconde partie qui laisse un goût amer et ne nous convainc pas plus que cela. J'espère que l'auteure va se rattraper dans le troisième tome car je me répète mais j'aime bien son style donc suis vraiment déçu que le livre n'ai pas correspondu à mes attentes.
August 9, 2013
Let's just get this out of the way... I want another book about these guys. No,
need
another book.
In this sequel to Another Waywe are treated to more of Jesse and Will. More of their relationship, how it has grown over the last three years. The love they have for each other is beautiful. One thing I liked so much about this book was the way we are shown their lives. Some how, as with the first book, the daily workings of their relationship, normal every day occurrences, love making, playing, showing it all to the reader, it makes this story so much richer for me. When the conflicts arise, even though this is told only through the POV of Jesse, I still felt connected to what Will was going through and how he was feeling. The torment and guilt.
This really felt like a HFN, though it could be a HEA. I think if I didn't get another look into their lives to see how things are going after another couple of years, I'd be okay with that. Knowing that there is potential for more, I have my fingers crossed. I love stories like this. Stories that make me smile, make my heart burst, make me feel good about love between two people.
In this sequel to Another Waywe are treated to more of Jesse and Will. More of their relationship, how it has grown over the last three years. The love they have for each other is beautiful. One thing I liked so much about this book was the way we are shown their lives. Some how, as with the first book, the daily workings of their relationship, normal every day occurrences, love making, playing, showing it all to the reader, it makes this story so much richer for me. When the conflicts arise, even though this is told only through the POV of Jesse, I still felt connected to what Will was going through and how he was feeling. The torment and guilt.
This really felt like a HFN, though it could be a HEA. I think if I didn't get another look into their lives to see how things are going after another couple of years, I'd be okay with that. Knowing that there is potential for more, I have my fingers crossed. I love stories like this. Stories that make me smile, make my heart burst, make me feel good about love between two people.
February 26, 2016
~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Inked Rainbow Reads Review Team~
3 stars for this M/M
I didn’t read the first book, so I might have been missing some back story but I could understand what was going on without feeling “lost”. However, I couldn't connect with these characters. There was a lot of jumps in time. They would be going thru something and then it would say "several weeks later", just made me disconnect with the story and characters even more. With these two being into BDSM and having been in it for a long time I just couldn’t understand the lack of communication on both Jesse and Will’s part, open communication is a must and there wasn’t much of that. Besides not being able to connect with the characters I just thought the book was a bunch of filler. The accident that is mentioned in the blurb of the book doesn’t happen until the 40%-50% into the book and then the author just brushes over the recovery of each character. Others will probably enjoy this book, especially if they liked the first book but it wasn’t for me and I will probably pass on the next book that is set six years into the future.
3 stars for this M/M
I didn’t read the first book, so I might have been missing some back story but I could understand what was going on without feeling “lost”. However, I couldn't connect with these characters. There was a lot of jumps in time. They would be going thru something and then it would say "several weeks later", just made me disconnect with the story and characters even more. With these two being into BDSM and having been in it for a long time I just couldn’t understand the lack of communication on both Jesse and Will’s part, open communication is a must and there wasn’t much of that. Besides not being able to connect with the characters I just thought the book was a bunch of filler. The accident that is mentioned in the blurb of the book doesn’t happen until the 40%-50% into the book and then the author just brushes over the recovery of each character. Others will probably enjoy this book, especially if they liked the first book but it wasn’t for me and I will probably pass on the next book that is set six years into the future.
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