Months ago a cheating ex-boyfriend left Kolton Wolf’s world shattered.
Jaded and angry, romance becomes whatever ends up in his bed from the apps or the club with a strict no-repeat policy.
Then he comes into the picture.
It’s Halloween at the “club” when Kolton first lays eyes on him. A Greek god in full costume, what little there is of it. Kolton can’t take his eyes off them. They’re perfect, beautiful. A few steps across the bar and what looks like rejection leads Kolton to an amazing steamy night with conversation far exceeding the usual surface level hookup he’s used to. The next day Kolton breaks his own no-repeat policy and reaches out to the boy.
Ghosted.
No one after that reaches the Greek god’s lofty levels. They’re simply temporary enjoyment between the ever repeating flashes of that night. Is Kolton fated to only relieve his angelic encounter as a dream, or will time and chance bring them back together before Kolton gives up?
Jordon Greene is an award-winning author and software engineer raised in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. His work ranges from tense horror thrillers to cute romance stories, however, Jordon's heart is most invested in writing young adult romance stories where both young and young-at-heart readers alike can feel the acceptance and worth they so deserve. Since his debut young adult novel in 2019, Jordon's stories have reached young readers with messages of diversity, found family, and hope while also handling difficult issues.
An alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.S. in Political Science, Jordon works professionally as a senior software engineer. When he isn't writing or at work you can usually find Jordon at his favorite little coffee shop with his found family, cuddling with his little demon spawns (aka cats), or posting online about his latest Asian-pop music or BL drama obsession. Jordon lives in Kannapolis, NC with his children Genji and Freyr (aka the aforementioned demon spawn).
Jordon is the award-winning author of EVERY WORD YOU NEVER SAID and A MARK ON MY SOUL.
This was my first read from this author, and I was thrilled to get an eARC. As someone living in WNC, it added a layer of immersion to see the story unfold in a place I know. It was also my first MM romance, and I thought the “graphic” scenes hit the spot—not too quick, but never really drawn out. If you’re curious about dipping your toes into this genre, this is a great place to start.
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“You’re so beautiful,” I tell him. He grins. “Fuck me like a whore.”
First of all a big thank you to the author for the opportunity to read this book, i was so thrilled to have it in my hands. I loved the pace and how everything evolved for our MC, especially thinking about his life situation in the beginning of the novel. I laughted and enjoyed this novel a lot, even if it is short, is still amazing and I have a good time reading it. And the spice… omg it was spicy !!!
This is my first book by Jordon Greene but I know for sure not my last one.
I received an eARC of this book. This book is an MM romance that has adult scenes and content inside. You may enjoy this book if you like books that are slower pace, have spice, not a whole lot of depth, have banter and fun side characters.
This book focuses on the beginning of a relationship rather than during a fully established relationship, which is different from most romances.
I enjoyed this book and I definitely laughed out loud at a few scenes. If you are a fan of Jordon Greene I would recommend trying this book out if you are into adult themes. There are plenty of adult scenes in the book, which are heaviest in the very beginning and very end. The scenes don't go too in depth and are shorter than most standard MM romances. I would recommend this book if you are looking to dip your toes into reading MM for the first time.
I found this to be a pleasant reading experience. The book is decently paced, has banter, spice and some fun side characters (i.e. Madison).
The entire book takes place over the period of two months, so there's not an immense amount of depth to the story. It was a fun twist with "who Xander is" (vague to avoid giving anything away).
I'd say this is definitely a great book to check out if you're considering getting into MM romances. It isn't heavy, has several short scenes that are spicy and relatable characters. I tend to read many MM romances, so this was a refreshing palate cleanser for me.
I really enjoyed Kolton and Xander. I'd like to see more of them in the future with hopefully a more solidified HEA.
This novel is a solid showing of the overall potential of this Greene. The story of Kolten as told from a single MC first party point of view is refreshing and entertaining.
The plot time is quick but unlike most MM romances this one circulates around the start of a relationship, it does not dive into deeper topics between Kolten and Xander.
The book delivers on character development, plot, and spice. It also provides enjoyable side characters such as Madison and Heather.
Favorite line: "His whiskey-brown eyes peering lustfully up at me while his mouth and tongue do the Lord’s work."
This was a fun and extra steamy debut adult novel for Greene.
I think what I enjoyed most about this book was seeing a more authentic approach to hook-up culture.
Kolton has a lot of hurt that he's recovering from when it comes to his ex. When he meets a stranger at a Halloween party and experiences a connection he hasn't felt in a while, he wants to explore it... and is understandably hurt when he gets ghosted.
I loved the play on some classic romance tropes (Snowed in, one bed, boss's son...).
Overall, an entertaining short and spicy read that I would recommend.
I love this book so much!! It was so worth waiting for. I loved everything about it, It was so short and steamy and I’m here for it. Jordon Greene never disappoints!! I literally love everything he writes, and I will continue to read everything he writes in the future.