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Finding Your Hero
Real estate mogul Roman Janiko believed weakness was something to be exploited. He made his millions doing just that but now he was beginning to wonder if there was any good left in him. Chris was on the run from an abusive boyfriend who would do whatever it took to get back what he believed was his. Looking for a place to hide, he stumbles straight into Roman’s arms. Something about the sassy attitude stirs something within Roman that he had thought he'd lost, but it’s going to take more than words to show Chris he has found his hero.
- GenresAbuseM M Romance
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First published October 13, 2014
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A.J. Kelton
7 books35 followersAngel and Jordan make up the dynamic duo known as AJ Kelton. They met eight years ago on line and soon discovered that they had many things in common, including the love of writing. Jordan had a flare for storytelling and Angel had a flare for description.
Angel makes her home in South East Texas with her two dogs Bonita and Daisy while Jordan can be found in Kansas.
Angel makes her home in South East Texas with her two dogs Bonita and Daisy while Jordan can be found in Kansas.
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November 9, 2014
2.5 Stars
This was good until Roman started lying to Chris. Then it went downhill for me :( If he would have told the truth I would have rated this higher.
This was good until Roman started lying to Chris. Then it went downhill for me :( If he would have told the truth I would have rated this higher.
February 22, 2015
2.5 Cocktails
I wasn't crazy about "Finding Your Hero". I wanted to like it, and while the subject matter is a little bit over done (man on the run from abusive ex, saved by another man) the story still sounded like it had potential. I usually love an incredibly wealthy hero, and Roman was exactly that. He was also ruthless, and he was willing to run over anyone that got in his way. This is why I thought it was a bit strange that, when he happened upon a very beaten up Chris, he changed into a caring man who was willing to take him to the hospital, pay his bills, and bring him to his place to recover. Love at first site? Maybe. I'm not sure. I felt that the relationship between the two was rushed, and I wasn't very vested in the characters. There are a few exciting moments as the men who Chris has been trying to run from find him and try to take him back, and you just know it would be certain death from him. Roman comes riding in like a knight in shining armor, but I didn't like the way he did it. I'm trying very hard not to give anything away here, but he did what he did, and that was somewhat heroic, but after it was done, he lied to Chris about it. Any relationship based on a lie THAT BIG is (only my opinion here) doomed to fail.
I'm also going to mention that there were absolutely no sex scenes in this book. It's obvious that Roman and Chris are a couple. They call each other Baby, and they're very gentle with each other, and that's pretty romantic. However, even though I'm not a complete sex hound, I like to have my "erotic romance" have something erotic in it. The excuse was that Chris was recovering from his surger and his horrible experiences at the hands of his abusers, and I totally get that. It just felt like there was something missing from "Finding Your Hero", and I think that at least one sex scene would have made the book seem more complete.
This book was not awful, by any means. I just thought it felt disjointed, and the characters didn't feel very real to me. If you go into "Finding Your Hero" aware that it isn't going to be a traditional manlove story, you might enjoy it. It just really wasn't my cup of tea.
Reviewed by Kenna for Cocktails and Books
I wasn't crazy about "Finding Your Hero". I wanted to like it, and while the subject matter is a little bit over done (man on the run from abusive ex, saved by another man) the story still sounded like it had potential. I usually love an incredibly wealthy hero, and Roman was exactly that. He was also ruthless, and he was willing to run over anyone that got in his way. This is why I thought it was a bit strange that, when he happened upon a very beaten up Chris, he changed into a caring man who was willing to take him to the hospital, pay his bills, and bring him to his place to recover. Love at first site? Maybe. I'm not sure. I felt that the relationship between the two was rushed, and I wasn't very vested in the characters. There are a few exciting moments as the men who Chris has been trying to run from find him and try to take him back, and you just know it would be certain death from him. Roman comes riding in like a knight in shining armor, but I didn't like the way he did it. I'm trying very hard not to give anything away here, but he did what he did, and that was somewhat heroic, but after it was done, he lied to Chris about it. Any relationship based on a lie THAT BIG is (only my opinion here) doomed to fail.
I'm also going to mention that there were absolutely no sex scenes in this book. It's obvious that Roman and Chris are a couple. They call each other Baby, and they're very gentle with each other, and that's pretty romantic. However, even though I'm not a complete sex hound, I like to have my "erotic romance" have something erotic in it. The excuse was that Chris was recovering from his surger and his horrible experiences at the hands of his abusers, and I totally get that. It just felt like there was something missing from "Finding Your Hero", and I think that at least one sex scene would have made the book seem more complete.
This book was not awful, by any means. I just thought it felt disjointed, and the characters didn't feel very real to me. If you go into "Finding Your Hero" aware that it isn't going to be a traditional manlove story, you might enjoy it. It just really wasn't my cup of tea.
Reviewed by Kenna for Cocktails and Books
May 17, 2015
Independent reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock.
Fleeing from the "boyfriend" who kept him for years, Chris finds himself on Roman's private beach. Something calls to Roman to help the young man with broken fingers and a bleeding head wound, what? he doesn't know, but Chris soon becaomes a very important part of Roman's life. When Chris' past turns up tp take him back, Roman pulls out all the tops to prevent that from happening.
This was a good book, a nice-ish sort of book, it just wasn't an awesome books.
I've filed it on the over 18 shelf, some of the abuse, no, ALL of the abuse Chris suffered warrants it. Also, Roman has some shady ideas about business and dealing with Chris' past.
There is, surprisingly, no sex between Chris and Roman, although that might be that Chris is still suffering from the abuse, alot of which was sexual and we get that her, I cried. Chris never finds out what Roman did, and it makes me wonder, do these guys have another book?? A second one, thet takes us more into their world?? Can't see one though.
Its only short, about an hour's reading time, not really a hangover cure though, because of the subject matter. and it's told from both Chris and Roman's POV, so thats good.
Like I said, a good book, just ot an awesome one.
3.5 stars
**same worded review appears on Goodreads, Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk**
Fleeing from the "boyfriend" who kept him for years, Chris finds himself on Roman's private beach. Something calls to Roman to help the young man with broken fingers and a bleeding head wound, what? he doesn't know, but Chris soon becaomes a very important part of Roman's life. When Chris' past turns up tp take him back, Roman pulls out all the tops to prevent that from happening.
This was a good book, a nice-ish sort of book, it just wasn't an awesome books.
I've filed it on the over 18 shelf, some of the abuse, no, ALL of the abuse Chris suffered warrants it. Also, Roman has some shady ideas about business and dealing with Chris' past.
There is, surprisingly, no sex between Chris and Roman, although that might be that Chris is still suffering from the abuse, alot of which was sexual and we get that her, I cried. Chris never finds out what Roman did, and it makes me wonder, do these guys have another book?? A second one, thet takes us more into their world?? Can't see one though.
Its only short, about an hour's reading time, not really a hangover cure though, because of the subject matter. and it's told from both Chris and Roman's POV, so thats good.
Like I said, a good book, just ot an awesome one.
3.5 stars
**same worded review appears on Goodreads, Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk**
May 17, 2015
Finding Your Hero by author A.J. Kelton is a sweet tale of turning your life around after finding the right person. Roman is a CEO ruthless one at that. He is used to getting what he wants by any means necessary. But he is finding also that his heart is being lost along the way. Just when he thinks ice resides where his heart used to be he meets Chris.
Chris is running from his obsessed abusive boyfriend. He has been raped, hit, abused, and used. He has a hard time with trusting anyone now. So when Roman helps him and asks for nothing in return he cannot believe that Roman doesn’t have a catch to his kindness.
We soon learn both men can change. Both for the better. They are kind, sweet, and meant for each other. There are some scenes referred to in this book that might not be for all readers. But I found it added to the intensity of the story.
When you want a romance with a little bit of edge, and will make you believe in true love again this is the one to pick up.
Chris is running from his obsessed abusive boyfriend. He has been raped, hit, abused, and used. He has a hard time with trusting anyone now. So when Roman helps him and asks for nothing in return he cannot believe that Roman doesn’t have a catch to his kindness.
We soon learn both men can change. Both for the better. They are kind, sweet, and meant for each other. There are some scenes referred to in this book that might not be for all readers. But I found it added to the intensity of the story.
When you want a romance with a little bit of edge, and will make you believe in true love again this is the one to pick up.
May 27, 2015
3.5 Stars
*copy provided by author/publisher via N K Author Services in exchange for an honest review*
This was a good premises, and storyline, but the story itself fell short. Nothing about this book felt natural. It all felt forced. The characters didn't have a whole lot of chemistry. Sometimes you just don't connect with a set of characters or a story and I just didn't connect at all.
It wasn't a terribly written story, I just wasn't feeling it. The characters were both likable. The progression of their relationship was believable, considering what Chris went through, but the story was left unfinished with unresolved issues. For everything the author tried to add into the book, it was just too short. It needed more chapters or the flow needed to be fleshed out to make the story feel complete.
*copy provided by author/publisher via N K Author Services in exchange for an honest review*
This was a good premises, and storyline, but the story itself fell short. Nothing about this book felt natural. It all felt forced. The characters didn't have a whole lot of chemistry. Sometimes you just don't connect with a set of characters or a story and I just didn't connect at all.
It wasn't a terribly written story, I just wasn't feeling it. The characters were both likable. The progression of their relationship was believable, considering what Chris went through, but the story was left unfinished with unresolved issues. For everything the author tried to add into the book, it was just too short. It needed more chapters or the flow needed to be fleshed out to make the story feel complete.
June 2, 2016
Chris is on the run from an abusive boyfriend and his friends. Looking for a place to hide, he stumbles straight into Roman’s arms. So far so good the idea for this story is good but sadly i didn´t like it.
Chris is abused by his so called boyfriend and his friends for years when he escapes he meets Roman who will do anything to keep him safe. And that´s were the story didn´t do it for me, i can't tell you to much because that would be a spoiler but let's just say it turns out Roman (although in the name of love and helping)is also a bit controlling and keeps thing from Chris. In my opinion their "relationship" is also not equal.
This story wasn't worth my time or money.
Chris is abused by his so called boyfriend and his friends for years when he escapes he meets Roman who will do anything to keep him safe. And that´s were the story didn´t do it for me, i can't tell you to much because that would be a spoiler but let's just say it turns out Roman (although in the name of love and helping)is also a bit controlling and keeps thing from Chris. In my opinion their "relationship" is also not equal.
This story wasn't worth my time or money.
May 23, 2015
*I received this book free in exchange for an honest review*
I thought this was a sweet romance. It was an over done plot line and predictable. But, it was sweet. I loved seeing Roman change. My problem was Chris's character was under-developed. There wasn't much to like about them. The story moved quickly and at times, I felt lost as to how much time had passed. I think if this story was beefed up a little bit with some better details and stronger character development, it could be a 5 star read. As it is, it's just a sweet romance. I did enjoy that it was a sweet MM romance instead of an overly erotic one.
I thought this was a sweet romance. It was an over done plot line and predictable. But, it was sweet. I loved seeing Roman change. My problem was Chris's character was under-developed. There wasn't much to like about them. The story moved quickly and at times, I felt lost as to how much time had passed. I think if this story was beefed up a little bit with some better details and stronger character development, it could be a 5 star read. As it is, it's just a sweet romance. I did enjoy that it was a sweet MM romance instead of an overly erotic one.
June 12, 2015
2 - 2.5 stars
this story had potential but never reached it. the story was rushed and forced. they both were likeable characters and with some development - both the story and the characters, this could be a great read.
this story had potential but never reached it. the story was rushed and forced. they both were likeable characters and with some development - both the story and the characters, this could be a great read.
October 14, 2014
2.5 stars
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