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Exception to the Rule #3
Straight from the Heart
College student Kyle diStefano is having trouble paying his tuition. So when he hears about a job as team mascot with the accompanying full scholarship it seems like the perfect solution. Except he knows nothing about football. But why should that stop him?
Known as the Big Cock on Campus, Dave Masterson never lets his antics with the ladies interfere with his true love, playing NCAA football. But when his coach suggests the team do some off-season conditioning at the ballet barre, most of the guys scoff. Only Dave takes him seriously.
With Dave's knowledge of football and Kyle's knowledge of ballet, it seems each has exactly what the other needs, except they play for different teams. Or do they?
Kyle knows one sure path to heartbreak is falling for the straight jock who’s teaching him the rules of the game. Dave falling for another man is going to mean nothing but trouble. But neither man can seem to help himself.
When a public display of affection casts doubt on Dave’s NFL dream, he is forced to make a choice. Stay with the game plan or call an audible straight from the heart.
Known as the Big Cock on Campus, Dave Masterson never lets his antics with the ladies interfere with his true love, playing NCAA football. But when his coach suggests the team do some off-season conditioning at the ballet barre, most of the guys scoff. Only Dave takes him seriously.
With Dave's knowledge of football and Kyle's knowledge of ballet, it seems each has exactly what the other needs, except they play for different teams. Or do they?
Kyle knows one sure path to heartbreak is falling for the straight jock who’s teaching him the rules of the game. Dave falling for another man is going to mean nothing but trouble. But neither man can seem to help himself.
When a public display of affection casts doubt on Dave’s NFL dream, he is forced to make a choice. Stay with the game plan or call an audible straight from the heart.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 4, 2014
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Kimberly Gardner
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Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, back before computers, before email, before the internet–Imagine that!–a book junkie was born. That was me.
Fast forward three decades to a soft spring day in 1997, and find me contentedly reading my eleventy-thousandth romance novel. Sighing, I closed the book and say, “I can do that.”
Voilà! A writer was born!
Don’t worry, I’m not going to walk you through the intervening years day by day, project by project, rejection by rejection. A journey like that would involve far more wailing and gnashing of teeth than even I, with my flare for drama, could stand.
What I will do, is tell you that over the years I have written a little of everything including: a novel-length contemporary romance, two screenplays,
dozens of flash fictions and prose poems, short stories of varying lengths, novellas and most recently gay erotic romance.
Gustave Flaubert said, “Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.”
And I do. I live in a three-story Victorian with my husband, three cats and a yellow lab named Oliver. Most days I write (at least a little) and read quite a lot.
As to whether my work is violently original … achieving that goal may take the rest of my regular and orderly life.
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, back before computers, before email, before the internet–Imagine that!–a book junkie was born. That was me.
Fast forward three decades to a soft spring day in 1997, and find me contentedly reading my eleventy-thousandth romance novel. Sighing, I closed the book and say, “I can do that.”
Voilà! A writer was born!
Don’t worry, I’m not going to walk you through the intervening years day by day, project by project, rejection by rejection. A journey like that would involve far more wailing and gnashing of teeth than even I, with my flare for drama, could stand.
What I will do, is tell you that over the years I have written a little of everything including: a novel-length contemporary romance, two screenplays,
dozens of flash fictions and prose poems, short stories of varying lengths, novellas and most recently gay erotic romance.
Gustave Flaubert said, “Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work.”
And I do. I live in a three-story Victorian with my husband, three cats and a yellow lab named Oliver. Most days I write (at least a little) and read quite a lot.
As to whether my work is violently original … achieving that goal may take the rest of my regular and orderly life.
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December 22, 2014
3.5 rounded up.
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November 25, 2014
2.5 stars
(note: this book can be read as a stand-alone)
I admit it. The cover hooked me *wipes off drool* and the storyline-- ballet dancer and football player hook up-- well, that was a draw too.
Dave is the star quarterback for his college team; he’s a hot contender for the Heisman Trophy and on his way to the NFL. When his coach informs him that taking some ballet classes will improve his playing, he grumpily goes along with the order.
Kyle is a dance major and is in serious need of help from someone knowledgable about football. Kyle desperately needs to win the team mascot position. It’ll also earn him a full scholarship and he really needs the help. But he knows nothing about football.
I’ve heard of football players studying dance to help with flexibility and agility on the field. Sounds like a cool idea. And the possibility of a romance between a jock and an artsy type sounds like fun, too. Dave and Kyle are two likable characters. In fact, their story is very sweet and light. There isn’t a lot about Dave working at the ballet barre… Well, there is one funny scene with Dave trying to get the ballet moves:
(Dave) “Arms on what?”
(Kyle) “En bas… Like this.”
(Dave) “Like this?”...
Kyle held his arms in low first position… considered how best to explain…
“Pretend you’re naked and all you’ve got to cover your man-parts is a football. And a nun walks by.”
Ha! Love Kyle, I think he’s the best part of this story. He is sweet and has a ready wit and seems capable of putting up with a lot from Dave. He’s a patient guy, it seems. It’s all fairly easy-going and mostly about how the straight Dave falls for the ‘out’ Kyle.
Of course Dave develops feelings for cutie-patootie Kyle. How can he not? And Kyle develops an instant crush on the hunky jock. There’s the usual problem of how football and being gay don’t mix and… what’s a guy to do? Dave, of course, finds himself having to choose between his dream career in professional football and Kyle.
So, there’s nothing really new or compelling here, it’s a very familiar gay-for-you trope in a new adult setting. There is a trans character-- one of Kyle’s friends-- but no sooner is this stated than that’s the last we hear of it. I commend it not being an ‘issue’ but was hoping for some sort of play on the topic. That may have added more interest to the plot.
Needless to say, I really missed the lack of any real tension or turmoil-- it’s all a bit silly, really. Everything seems to work out easily for Dave and Kyle, but, man-o-man, that story ending is so abrupt! What the heck? Readers looking for an easy, light and fluffy story with a little bit of football action thrown in will probably catch the appeal of Straight from the Heart. An extra ½ star for Kyle bumps this up.
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher/author in exchange for an honest review.
November 22, 2014
2.5 stars This left me... underwhelmed. It had the right formula to work as a gay-for-you college athlete love story, but I just didn't buy it. I didn't feel strong enough emotions from these guys to justify all that Dave was sacrificing/risking. They were friends. And we saw some cute scenes of them together. I think the 'spring' 'summer' 'fall' timeline was supposed to make us feel like sufficient time had passed for them to develop feelings for each other. But in reality, it made me feel like I missed stuff.
The premise sounded good, but that was only the first few chapters. The author seemed to give up on the whole 'trading dance lessons for football lessons' thing once it served it's purpose in setting up the story/friendship. I would have liked to have seen more of them together in those situations.
Then there were some odd inconsistencies with secondary characters, namely Lacey and Mike Oliveri. I couldn't tell if Dave was actually dating Lacey, or she was just a persistent hottie, because for most of the beginning of the story he is avoiding her calls and sounds like he doesn't like her much. Then we find out, she's his girlfriend. Okay, so you cheated on her? You're not winning me over Dave. But then we hear her talk to him and she sounds like a psycho-manipulative bitch. Yet, at the end of the story she is sweet and understanding and a true friend. W.T.F. Mike also, came across as an ass. He bails on Kyle when Kyle wants to help a drunk-of-his-ass-Dave home because Mike "doesn't play second string off the field". yet like Lacey, at the end is a sweet guy
This was okay, not bad, I just didn't really care. I read it quickly and started to skim near the end so I could move on to another book. I did not read the first two books in the series. Although Josie and Mark from His Fair Lady have prominent roles here. I liked them, and may read their story, but I think it was fine to read this as a stand alone.
Received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, reviewed for Hearts On Fire
The premise sounded good, but that was only the first few chapters. The author seemed to give up on the whole 'trading dance lessons for football lessons' thing once it served it's purpose in setting up the story/friendship. I would have liked to have seen more of them together in those situations.
Then there were some odd inconsistencies with secondary characters, namely Lacey and Mike Oliveri. I couldn't tell if Dave was actually dating Lacey, or she was just a persistent hottie, because for most of the beginning of the story he is avoiding her calls and sounds like he doesn't like her much. Then we find out, she's his girlfriend. Okay, so you cheated on her? You're not winning me over Dave. But then we hear her talk to him and she sounds like a psycho-manipulative bitch. Yet, at the end of the story she is sweet and understanding and a true friend. W.T.F. Mike also, came across as an ass. He bails on Kyle when Kyle wants to help a drunk-of-his-ass-Dave home because Mike "doesn't play second string off the field". yet like Lacey, at the end is a sweet guy
This was okay, not bad, I just didn't really care. I read it quickly and started to skim near the end so I could move on to another book. I did not read the first two books in the series. Although Josie and Mark from His Fair Lady have prominent roles here. I liked them, and may read their story, but I think it was fine to read this as a stand alone.
Received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, reviewed for Hearts On Fire
December 4, 2014
3.5 stars
A mostly sweet, quick read, with just a bit of angst, about out and proud ballet dancer Kyle and football star and presumably straight BMOC Dave. I haven't read the other books in the series but this works as a stand alone story.
The story is told in dual POV's and both MC's were very likable. The secondary characters, Mark and Josie (who are apparently the subject of the prior book) were good, supportive friends and even Dave's girlfriend turned out to be better than the first impression she makes. What stopped me from giving it a higher rating is that the premise of the story, Kyle giving Dave ballet lessons, was quickly dropped and I felt like the scene where Dave talks to his parents about his future should have played out on page in light of prior scenes between him and his father.
I enjoyed the story overall. This was my first book by Kimberly Gardner but I will likely go back and read Mark and Josie's story, His Fair Lady in the future.
A mostly sweet, quick read, with just a bit of angst, about out and proud ballet dancer Kyle and football star and presumably straight BMOC Dave. I haven't read the other books in the series but this works as a stand alone story.
The story is told in dual POV's and both MC's were very likable. The secondary characters, Mark and Josie (who are apparently the subject of the prior book) were good, supportive friends and even Dave's girlfriend turned out to be better than the first impression she makes. What stopped me from giving it a higher rating is that the premise of the story, Kyle giving Dave ballet lessons, was quickly dropped and I felt like the scene where Dave talks to his parents about his future should have played out on page in light of prior scenes between him and his father.
I enjoyed the story overall. This was my first book by Kimberly Gardner but I will likely go back and read Mark and Josie's story, His Fair Lady in the future.
July 5, 2018
Except for the whole gfy-trope, this was angst-FREE. Was the story probable? Yes as I can see in my mind's eye a gay man falling for a [so-called] straight man. The entire thing was probable!! (I learned a new word today. lol.) It's stories like this that I love/want more of and that give me hope for the future of Acceptance.
No homophobes were harmed in this story )).
No homophobes were harmed in this story )).
August 1, 2024
honestamente faltó mucho lore x parte de Kyle y hay partes bastantes meh
November 23, 2014
Dave is the straight football player. Kyle is his best friends, girlfriends, roommate. Dave's coach recommends Dave take ballet lessons to help him be lighter and better on the field. Needless to say, Dave is NOT happy about this. When Kyle and Dave run into each other and Dave tells him about this Kyle offers Dave lessons.
Kyle and Dave start hanging out.. When Kyle helps a very drunk Dave home from a party one night, things take a turn beyond friendship.
I loved this book. Kimberly has a great writing style. This book kept me turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. Kyle and Dave had great chemistry. This is book 3 in the series, but can be read as a standalone. Even though Kyle's roommate and best friend is the MC from book 2, I never felt lost, having not read the 1st 2 books.
I will be reading those eventually though. This was my 1st book by Kimberly, but it won't be my last.
Kyle and Dave start hanging out.. When Kyle helps a very drunk Dave home from a party one night, things take a turn beyond friendship.
I loved this book. Kimberly has a great writing style. This book kept me turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. Kyle and Dave had great chemistry. This is book 3 in the series, but can be read as a standalone. Even though Kyle's roommate and best friend is the MC from book 2, I never felt lost, having not read the 1st 2 books.
I will be reading those eventually though. This was my 1st book by Kimberly, but it won't be my last.
August 8, 2023
TTW
You fool around with cute guy,
go gay, play football.
You fool around with cute guy,
go gay, play football.
January 2, 2015
While this is the third book in the series and characters from the previous two books do appear, Straight from the Heart can be read as a stand-alone book without issue. In this installment in the Exception to the Rule series we meet Kyle and Dave. Kyle is an out and proud dance student who needs to learn more about football so that he can land the position of team mascot and get a full scholarship to finish paying for school. Dave is the big man on campus, straight as an arrow quarterback whose coach just suggested he take ballet lessons to improve his game. After a brief conversation, the two learn that they can help each other out and agree to share their knowledge with the other.
One of the things I really liked about this book was that Dave wasn’t embarrassed to be seen with Kyle. Quite frequently in novels with this kind of storyline, the straight jock is too worried to be labeled gay by association to be seen in public with the other guy. However, Dave wasn’t worried about it and not only met Kyle in public, he also took him to the football field to demonstrate different plays and invited Kyle as his plus one to a mutual friend’s wedding. I was also surprised by the adolescent experience Dave related to Kyle prior to their first encounter – not at its occurrence, but rather that Dave shared it. I enjoyed the way in which Ms. Gardner developed Dave and Kyle’s characters and their relationship in a gradual manner which added to the realism of the book. Their sexual encounters were hot, with the first one being even more intense when Dave admitted to Kyle that he really didn’t know what he was doing. That admission showed Dave’s vulnerability because he could have just as easily pretended to know what he was doing and hurt Kyle in the process, and that he did this just endeared his character to me even more. But even that paled in comparison to Dave’s grand gesture at the end because he understood that he needed to be a man of action and knew that words alone would not help him to achieve his goal … Kyle.
Straight from the Heart was a great read. I have read other books by Ms. Gardner and found her writing in this one to be just as enjoyable. I look forward to reading more of her work and plan to read the previous books in the Exception to the Rule series as I liked “meeting” their characters in this book and would like to read their stories as well – especially Josie’s story.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
One of the things I really liked about this book was that Dave wasn’t embarrassed to be seen with Kyle. Quite frequently in novels with this kind of storyline, the straight jock is too worried to be labeled gay by association to be seen in public with the other guy. However, Dave wasn’t worried about it and not only met Kyle in public, he also took him to the football field to demonstrate different plays and invited Kyle as his plus one to a mutual friend’s wedding. I was also surprised by the adolescent experience Dave related to Kyle prior to their first encounter – not at its occurrence, but rather that Dave shared it. I enjoyed the way in which Ms. Gardner developed Dave and Kyle’s characters and their relationship in a gradual manner which added to the realism of the book. Their sexual encounters were hot, with the first one being even more intense when Dave admitted to Kyle that he really didn’t know what he was doing. That admission showed Dave’s vulnerability because he could have just as easily pretended to know what he was doing and hurt Kyle in the process, and that he did this just endeared his character to me even more. But even that paled in comparison to Dave’s grand gesture at the end because he understood that he needed to be a man of action and knew that words alone would not help him to achieve his goal … Kyle.
Straight from the Heart was a great read. I have read other books by Ms. Gardner and found her writing in this one to be just as enjoyable. I look forward to reading more of her work and plan to read the previous books in the Exception to the Rule series as I liked “meeting” their characters in this book and would like to read their stories as well – especially Josie’s story.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
November 19, 2014
*Copy provided by the author in exchange of an honest review and crossposted to BayouBookJunkie*
Five stars!!!
This book was such a fantastic read! I’m a sucker for both GFY and college stories and this combines both in an amazing way. This story is part of the Exception to the Rule Series but can be read as a standalone without feeling like you’re lost out of your mind, trying to figure things out. I loved that about this book, but precisely because I adored it so much, I’ll certainly go get the previous two books in the series as fast as I can.
I devoured this book, it is fast-paced and fun, with some not-so-light angst mingled into it and we get dual POVs that worked great to tell us this particular story. I particularly enjoyed watching both boys getting closer with each encounter and their chemistry was off the charts, and hot enough to melt an iceberg!
The author made me root for Kyle and Dave from the get-go, and I fell hard for them. They’re such fabulously drawn characters. They feel as real as all the things they had to go through to get their HEA. They’re likeable even when they’re being difficult and making me cry. There’s some angst woven into the story, but it never feels unsurmountable, which is a really good thing in my book. And I adored Dave’s journey, he was such a boy and it nearly took him losing Kyle to finally realize what had been in front of him all the time.
The secondary characters were amazing as well, especially Mark and Josie, who are the main couple in book 2, and Lacey, who in the end had more depth than I gave her credit for at first.
I certainly recommend this book and I will check out other stories by Kimberly Gardner for sure. Her writing style is awesome and I had so much fun reading this book, that I didn’t want it to end.
Five stars!!!
This book was such a fantastic read! I’m a sucker for both GFY and college stories and this combines both in an amazing way. This story is part of the Exception to the Rule Series but can be read as a standalone without feeling like you’re lost out of your mind, trying to figure things out. I loved that about this book, but precisely because I adored it so much, I’ll certainly go get the previous two books in the series as fast as I can.
I devoured this book, it is fast-paced and fun, with some not-so-light angst mingled into it and we get dual POVs that worked great to tell us this particular story. I particularly enjoyed watching both boys getting closer with each encounter and their chemistry was off the charts, and hot enough to melt an iceberg!
The author made me root for Kyle and Dave from the get-go, and I fell hard for them. They’re such fabulously drawn characters. They feel as real as all the things they had to go through to get their HEA. They’re likeable even when they’re being difficult and making me cry. There’s some angst woven into the story, but it never feels unsurmountable, which is a really good thing in my book. And I adored Dave’s journey, he was such a boy and it nearly took him losing Kyle to finally realize what had been in front of him all the time.
The secondary characters were amazing as well, especially Mark and Josie, who are the main couple in book 2, and Lacey, who in the end had more depth than I gave her credit for at first.
I certainly recommend this book and I will check out other stories by Kimberly Gardner for sure. Her writing style is awesome and I had so much fun reading this book, that I didn’t want it to end.
December 17, 2014
A Joyfully Jay review.
4 stars
This book is so very sweet and quite perfect. I loved His Fair Lady, so I was dying for Kyle’s story. And I liked it so much. For all that it was angsty and emotional, it was also powerful and precious. I’m in love with Kyle and his struggle to remain himself, even when he knows he’s following a path leading to heartbreak. His strength is beauty. Kyle is what makes this story so wonderful. He’s so bright and shiny, yet real. He doesn’t fool himself into believing he can turn the straight guy. In fact, he figures he’ll moon from afar. Then when things happen, he doesn’t let himself believe it’s more than it is. No matter how much he wants it to be.
Now, Dave… he’s another story. I like Dave, but I have some issues with him. First, I’ll tell you what I like. He supports Kyle and boosts his confidence in ways that no one else could. Without thinking about it. Without even meaning to. His character is discovering who he is throughout this entire book. His growth is rich and thorough, which I found very refreshing. The one thing I didn’t like about his character was his perceived cheating. And I say perceived, because I was never really clear if he and Lacey were truly together together or if they were friends with benefits. But nonetheless, there is a scene where it gives the impression Dave is cheating on Lacey, without any guilt or regret on his part.
The author did a great job devising this story. Not only does Kyle find a new, unknown strength, but Dave finds himself. But it’s the ups and downs of this book that kept me captivated. Gardner has a way to putting so much emotion and beauty into the written word. I am enthralled each time, especially this one.
Read Crissy’s review in its entirety here.
4 stars
This book is so very sweet and quite perfect. I loved His Fair Lady, so I was dying for Kyle’s story. And I liked it so much. For all that it was angsty and emotional, it was also powerful and precious. I’m in love with Kyle and his struggle to remain himself, even when he knows he’s following a path leading to heartbreak. His strength is beauty. Kyle is what makes this story so wonderful. He’s so bright and shiny, yet real. He doesn’t fool himself into believing he can turn the straight guy. In fact, he figures he’ll moon from afar. Then when things happen, he doesn’t let himself believe it’s more than it is. No matter how much he wants it to be.
Now, Dave… he’s another story. I like Dave, but I have some issues with him. First, I’ll tell you what I like. He supports Kyle and boosts his confidence in ways that no one else could. Without thinking about it. Without even meaning to. His character is discovering who he is throughout this entire book. His growth is rich and thorough, which I found very refreshing. The one thing I didn’t like about his character was his perceived cheating. And I say perceived, because I was never really clear if he and Lacey were truly together together or if they were friends with benefits. But nonetheless, there is a scene where it gives the impression Dave is cheating on Lacey, without any guilt or regret on his part.
The author did a great job devising this story. Not only does Kyle find a new, unknown strength, but Dave finds himself. But it’s the ups and downs of this book that kept me captivated. Gardner has a way to putting so much emotion and beauty into the written word. I am enthralled each time, especially this one.
Read Crissy’s review in its entirety here.
December 17, 2014
This was another so close, just not quite book for me from this author. I WANT to feel all the things. I know it's feel-worthy subjects and characters. It's just...not quite there. That indefinable thing that keeps me from getting to that place. It's really disappointing, because the stories I've read are so exactly my things. I REALLY want to have all the feels.
Overall, this is a sweet book with good characters and strong writing.
The spoiler is legit, so don't click if you don't want to be spoiler'd.
Overall, this is a sweet book with good characters and strong writing.
The spoiler is legit, so don't click if you don't want to be spoiler'd.
November 25, 2014
I have to give this 4.5 stars. I liked the dynamics of the relationship between the MCs. My problem came from how the story was a tad disjointed. In the beginning, I liked the idea of Dave learning ballet from Kyle. But after one class you never read anything more about it though it is mentioned later on that the classes did continue. Why even put it in if we went nowhere with it? The same is true for Kyle learning about the game.
But what I loved was the vibe between Kyle and Dave. It was sweet and I really liked them as individuals so that made me swallow some of the parts I thought were a bit much.
But what I loved was the vibe between Kyle and Dave. It was sweet and I really liked them as individuals so that made me swallow some of the parts I thought were a bit much.
November 23, 2015
This was pure fairytale fluff. Fodder for the romantics and dreamers alike. There's this movie called 'A Cinderella Story' or some such narrative and this book almost matches the idealism of that film to a T, only in this case I think it's a Cinderfella story. I read 'Straight' knowing full well that I was being played, that I was being sold a very fictitious idea of gay romance, that I was being manipulated emotionally etc, etc and I enjoyed the lies anyway. Dave & Kyle had a weird chemistry that interested me and although I consciously decided to fall for their improbable tale I didn't regret giving Kimberly Gardener a try. So yes I liked this and I recommend. Nuff said.
January 19, 2015
I have a long and noted history of being upset about books which do not get a big time NCAA football program correctly. This had a few issues (going home on game day, not having classes all summer) but not enough to ruin the experience. I kinda had a feeling this was happening at my Alma Mater even if we are the NITTANY LIONS not the "Snow Leopards" but then the Epilogue let me know I was right!
This is a whole lot of build up and heart breaking with 10 pages of togetherness.
3.7 or so for getting NCAA D-1A almost right. A rare treat!
This is a whole lot of build up and heart breaking with 10 pages of togetherness.
3.7 or so for getting NCAA D-1A almost right. A rare treat!
May 1, 2019
This tale was ok, but rather slim on character development on the second read. The gay for you trope and the quick acceptance by the cast of characters, comes off a bit unrealistically, especially when considering the QB’s father seemed to be reliving his own unrealized football goals. The Michael Sam story was referenced, as look how his career died before it started, do you want the same ? The backup QB is gay, decides to come out, but we are left hanging on what happens with this character.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 9, 2014
3.75 stars. This was a great story, but His Fair Lady is still my favorite. I look forward to seeing all these guys again. I think Mike needs his own book.
November 17, 2014
Liked it lots.
February 4, 2015
3.5 stars.
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November 27, 2014
I really love this story. It's sweet and warms the heart. Worth reading even if you aren't big on romance novels.
November 26, 2014
It took me day and half to finish this book. I hope to see more of Kyle and Dave, how they handle things when Dave goes into the NFL. I hope there a follow up to this book.
April 3, 2015
3.5 stars
May 11, 2015
3.5 stars - Full review can be found at The Novel Approach
February 18, 2015
+ no bitchy ex, moderately supportive parental unit
- I don't really buy gay-for-you. Not sure that it'll end as HEA in real life. Not author's fault, just my preconception.
- I don't really buy gay-for-you. Not sure that it'll end as HEA in real life. Not author's fault, just my preconception.
February 19, 2015
A really good light uncomplicated read that does not leave a bad aftertaste in your mouth.The books in this series just get better & better & the characters are all truly likable.
June 1, 2015
What a great story
It might be your typical straight boy gay boy story but this story really has some heart. It has some laughs and some sadness but mostly it is a feel good read.
It might be your typical straight boy gay boy story but this story really has some heart. It has some laughs and some sadness but mostly it is a feel good read.
August 22, 2015
straight forward quarterback/dancer/coming out story. I really liked the head cheer leader girlfriend which was a nice surprise. I will look at the other books in this series.
October 31, 2016
2.5 stars
wow took me a year to get through this. I just didn't care enough about the characters.
wow took me a year to get through this. I just didn't care enough about the characters.
March 25, 2017
Train wreck. Almost finished the book but couldn't take it any longer. Bail. Hard NO!!
November 9, 2014
More like 4.5 stars
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