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Parker Brothers #1
Third Chances
Ian McMiller, dumped by his jerk of an ex and forced to entertain spoiled billionaires at an exclusive club to pay his rent, is reluctant to do everything the club manager wants him to do. On a break from the wild and unrestrained atmosphere in there, he discovers a cat in the alley beside the club and hopes to rescue her by smuggling her into his apartment. Things take a turn for the worse as a billionaire he thought he could convince himself to like turns out to have a much uglier side. Just as he's giving up hope of getting out of this mess, his savior appears...
Gorgeous, reclusive billionaire Felix Parker is brokenhearted over his latest romantic entanglement and ready to give his brother a bruising for what he's done to him when he finds out that this cute young host has been taken advantage of by him, too. He immediately tries to take care of Ian, the cat, and his brother, but he soon discovers that he can only pick two out of three. As a natural worrier with a lot of responsibilities, Ian's the only one who makes him feel lighthearted and carefree... but can he afford to follow his heart?
This is a stand-alone novel with a HEA ending and NO cliffhanger.
Gorgeous, reclusive billionaire Felix Parker is brokenhearted over his latest romantic entanglement and ready to give his brother a bruising for what he's done to him when he finds out that this cute young host has been taken advantage of by him, too. He immediately tries to take care of Ian, the cat, and his brother, but he soon discovers that he can only pick two out of three. As a natural worrier with a lot of responsibilities, Ian's the only one who makes him feel lighthearted and carefree... but can he afford to follow his heart?
This is a stand-alone novel with a HEA ending and NO cliffhanger.
209 pages, ebook
First published January 13, 2015
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February 15, 2015
I assume Felix is the guy with the 'fuck em attitude'smoking the fat cigar gracing the cover.If so he is totally opposite of the character portrayed by him in the book.The man on the face of the book looks like he would drown a kitten instead of rescuing one.I guess looks can be deceiving.
It is said in the book he got his riches from a lottery win than multiplied that with canny business sense into billions.That is hardly in keeping with a scene that has him stressing to such a degree that he gets lost in a video game resulting in him forgetting to pick up his 'escort' boyfriend from a gentlemen's club & barely apologizes.I wonder how he achieved his billions with such reckless absent-mindedness.
And lastly the cover guy looks positively devilishly dominant yet 'allows' his 'pretty boy' to continue working at the male hooker club without a hint of protest 75% into the book.The book could have burned yet barely achieved ignition.
I enjoyed the cover.
Warning:The word billionaire was repeated a hundred plus times in the novel.It was especially jarring during the sex scenes.
It is said in the book he got his riches from a lottery win than multiplied that with canny business sense into billions.That is hardly in keeping with a scene that has him stressing to such a degree that he gets lost in a video game resulting in him forgetting to pick up his 'escort' boyfriend from a gentlemen's club & barely apologizes.I wonder how he achieved his billions with such reckless absent-mindedness.
And lastly the cover guy looks positively devilishly dominant yet 'allows' his 'pretty boy' to continue working at the male hooker club without a hint of protest 75% into the book.The book could have burned yet barely achieved ignition.
I enjoyed the cover.
Warning:The word billionaire was repeated a hundred plus times in the novel.It was especially jarring during the sex scenes.
April 20, 2015
This book was provided free by the author in exchange for an honest review.
While I did enjoy this book I found it confusing as well. We are basically thrown into the book with Ian having angry break up sex from his soon to be ex (Ryder). Then we meet Felix while his boyfriend Dan (again soon to be ex) is frantically running around packing all of his stuff for a modeling gig in Europe. Ian now has to find a job to make rent - ends up finding a job as a 'host' at The Key which is a club caters to wealthy men. He is to entertain the clients with the hopes that he will be invited out. Felix meets Ian there one night and it seems to be at least lust from first sight. Throw in weird happenings with Felix's brother, Felix being a computer nerd and Ian's ex's return into the mix. Could have used some more character development for all the players. I would also have liked to know more about Felix's brother - Silas and his situation. Scenes with Felix and Ian once they were together were hot and sweet. Thank you for the chance to read and review this book.
While I did enjoy this book I found it confusing as well. We are basically thrown into the book with Ian having angry break up sex from his soon to be ex (Ryder). Then we meet Felix while his boyfriend Dan (again soon to be ex) is frantically running around packing all of his stuff for a modeling gig in Europe. Ian now has to find a job to make rent - ends up finding a job as a 'host' at The Key which is a club caters to wealthy men. He is to entertain the clients with the hopes that he will be invited out. Felix meets Ian there one night and it seems to be at least lust from first sight. Throw in weird happenings with Felix's brother, Felix being a computer nerd and Ian's ex's return into the mix. Could have used some more character development for all the players. I would also have liked to know more about Felix's brother - Silas and his situation. Scenes with Felix and Ian once they were together were hot and sweet. Thank you for the chance to read and review this book.
October 7, 2015
1.5 "sex on page with people other than MC's, overuse of the word billionaire, MC's only met briefly before 30% mark, rich people terrorizing a stray cat, richie rich with a gaming habit, and a stupid older brother" stars
April 17, 2016
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The story was entertaining and kept me reading. Ian is a server and a rent boy and Felix in a billionaire. Both have just gotten out of bad relationships and are still willing to give love another chance. It was low-angst, no big misunderstandings, nice heat. The perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.
The story was entertaining and kept me reading. Ian is a server and a rent boy and Felix in a billionaire. Both have just gotten out of bad relationships and are still willing to give love another chance. It was low-angst, no big misunderstandings, nice heat. The perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.
October 14, 2017
Hmm
I looked the story, I just wish that we got more time with our leading couple after the party. I'm sure there will be more in Silas' book, but it leaves this a happy for now ending in my opinion.
I looked the story, I just wish that we got more time with our leading couple after the party. I'm sure there will be more in Silas' book, but it leaves this a happy for now ending in my opinion.
January 22, 2018
Third time’s the charm
I loved the characters of Ian and Felix. Ian under the thumbs of his now ex boyfriend blossoms under the love and care of Felix. Their relationship is little turbulent but in the end third time’s the charm and love reigns
I loved the characters of Ian and Felix. Ian under the thumbs of his now ex boyfriend blossoms under the love and care of Felix. Their relationship is little turbulent but in the end third time’s the charm and love reigns
February 3, 2022
Ian are Felix are two men dealing with being dump and are at their lowest when they meet and the sparks fly. Felix and Ian are two men who pull you into the story and you just don't want them to let you go, I really enjoyed this story and I can't wait to read more.
June 6, 2017
I love how both main characters weren't exactly alpha male nor submissive. Made for a more realistic story. I'd like to see a story about Oz, Harry, and/or Silas.
August 29, 2018
Sweet
A sweet and hot HEA sort that is a lovely read. The guys are great and I will read the next in the series.
A sweet and hot HEA sort that is a lovely read. The guys are great and I will read the next in the series.
November 18, 2018
Fantastic
Another awesome story. Can't await to read the next one. I love your characters so down to earth. Keep writing the book great ones.
Another awesome story. Can't await to read the next one. I love your characters so down to earth. Keep writing the book great ones.
March 22, 2017
This book was definitely an enjoyable read. Though not the very best I have found reading most of the author's other books. For some reason it did not grab me like most of his books do. I really liked Ian and Felix a lot. On to read book 2 in the series next!
March 29, 2015
This book was received free in return for an honest review via the Goodreads Don't Buy My Love review program.
A solid 3 stars.
Sometimes I rehash a story in a review. This time I'll just let you in on my random thoughts about this book instead.
One: I don't often look at chapter titles so I missed the fact that the first chapter was from Ian's POV and I was very confused as to who was the main character I was supposed to be focusing on: Ian or his soon to be ex Ryder. The rest of chapters were clear and concise, not even needing the chapter tags, except for that very first one. Unfortunately this did not start the book off on a good foot for me.
Two: Maybe it's me, but I really couldn't get behind the author's choice of names. They all felt very "Brit" to me versus the New Yorker's they were supposed to be. Felix and Silas are not common contemporary names and considering these brothers were in their late to early thirties (maybe, it was never really said how old they were) these would not be common American names at all.
Three: The story lacked emotion in the places that needed it most. I'm talking about SEX baby. I don't want to be told how they did it, if you're writing erotica I want to feel it. The only way I knew it felt good for the MCs was because the characters told me it did. By the end of the book, I was so discouraged by the lack of emotion that I struggled through the final intimate scene. Not the best way to end a book and certainly does not leave me wanting to read another book by this author.
Four: It seems there's a new world out there for semen: Passion. This word should have been used once and once only because every time I read it I just couldn't believe it. The laugh out loud moment was made when the author wrote that Felix swallowed his passion. Need I say more?
Five: I'm an equal opportunity lover, but every sex scene in this book was from Ian's point of view. That tells me that the author never really got into Felix's head.
What I liked: So the bad, now the good: I really liked Ian's character. He was a likeable and down-to-earth. As a reader I just wanted to cheer for him.
However, Felix's billionaire character left a lot to be desired. He wanted to be a regular Joe and, considering he used to be, this shouldn't have been hard for him to do, but he was flawed, and it's a story, and even he gets to be the Prince and saves the day.
So, plenty of potential, a good storyline, at least a few likeable characters, the author could definitely revamp the story and re-release. I rarely see it happen, but Ms. Davies has potential to be a good author of erotic fiction.
What I'd like to see: Secondary character Harry finding his Prince.
I didn't immediately realize that I had reviewed another book by the same author. My review for Chosen by the Billionaire can be found here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A solid 3 stars.
Sometimes I rehash a story in a review. This time I'll just let you in on my random thoughts about this book instead.
One: I don't often look at chapter titles so I missed the fact that the first chapter was from Ian's POV and I was very confused as to who was the main character I was supposed to be focusing on: Ian or his soon to be ex Ryder. The rest of chapters were clear and concise, not even needing the chapter tags, except for that very first one. Unfortunately this did not start the book off on a good foot for me.
Two: Maybe it's me, but I really couldn't get behind the author's choice of names. They all felt very "Brit" to me versus the New Yorker's they were supposed to be. Felix and Silas are not common contemporary names and considering these brothers were in their late to early thirties (maybe, it was never really said how old they were) these would not be common American names at all.
Three: The story lacked emotion in the places that needed it most. I'm talking about SEX baby. I don't want to be told how they did it, if you're writing erotica I want to feel it. The only way I knew it felt good for the MCs was because the characters told me it did. By the end of the book, I was so discouraged by the lack of emotion that I struggled through the final intimate scene. Not the best way to end a book and certainly does not leave me wanting to read another book by this author.
Four: It seems there's a new world out there for semen: Passion. This word should have been used once and once only because every time I read it I just couldn't believe it. The laugh out loud moment was made when the author wrote that Felix swallowed his passion. Need I say more?
Five: I'm an equal opportunity lover, but every sex scene in this book was from Ian's point of view. That tells me that the author never really got into Felix's head.
What I liked: So the bad, now the good: I really liked Ian's character. He was a likeable and down-to-earth. As a reader I just wanted to cheer for him.
However, Felix's billionaire character left a lot to be desired. He wanted to be a regular Joe and, considering he used to be, this shouldn't have been hard for him to do, but he was flawed, and it's a story, and even he gets to be the Prince and saves the day.
So, plenty of potential, a good storyline, at least a few likeable characters, the author could definitely revamp the story and re-release. I rarely see it happen, but Ms. Davies has potential to be a good author of erotic fiction.
What I'd like to see: Secondary character Harry finding his Prince.
I didn't immediately realize that I had reviewed another book by the same author. My review for Chosen by the Billionaire can be found here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
October 1, 2015
Not sure where to start.
I suppose first of all, the cover is totally misguiding. If Felix is the hard ass on the cover, I'm not sure who the Felix in the actual book is. The one in the book comes off as a twenty year old kid. And a gamer? There's absolutely no - I mean zero - depth to this "hero's" personality. I mean, he really couldn't see Dan was leaving him? He's smart enough to turn a lottery win into billions, but he can't put "full suitcase" + "no return ticket" together to = NOT FUCKING COMING BACK!
Secondly, the story is so generic it hurts. Poor kid (Ian) dumped by an ex who slaps him in the face during break up sex (this is apparently a new thing for Ian and he's not upset or humiliated about being hit in he face during sex by the guy who's leaving him... ) forced to take a job at a (gasp) club that caters to (wait for it) gay men and he may or may not be expected to (don't hold your breath if you're looking for a plot twist) perform sexual acts.
And the author couldn't be less inventive when it came to naming characters.
We have a William and a Bill (short for William). A Raymond and a Ray. And when Ian tells Felix naming the cat "Key" because she was found behind The Key Club is unoriginal, he produces the name... Not kidding you here... Callie.
For a calico cat.
Yeah. Okay. Because no one has ever named a calico cat Callie.
(By the way, my boss' calico is named Callie.)
Silas is the cat stomping, drug doing, money stealing, bad boy brother to Felix. The other guys in the Key Club, whom he's friends with, are mere millionaires. Which apparently makes them so despondent that they leave their champagne fountains long enough to head into a dark alley to scare a cat in hopes of lifting their spirits. And what's with all these guys drinking champagne? Is it the roaring 20s? Or are we just that far into stereotype land?
The whole thing was forced. The plot wasn't new (asshole ex-boyfriends included), it needed better editing, and characters lacked depth. It could've been better with a little more thought and time. It might've still been predictable, but it would've been bearable. Probably even enjoyable.
Well, until Felix became a 1950's movie star and called Ian "darling" during sex.
Overall, the story was a definite miss for me.
Although it hit the mark on every requirement for a cheesy romance:
- Uber rich hero? Check.
- Desperate character in need of saving? Check.
- Asshole, lying ex's? Check and check.
- Pitiful animal in need of a home in order to show the tough hero's soft side? Ugh... Check.
- Best sex ever, in their entire life, with an instant electric connection, and "no ones ever made me cum that hard"? Check, check, checkedy-check!
- The need to cook the new lover breakfast in the morning? A hearty, bacon filled CHECK!
Yeah.
I'm done.
Tootles, darlings!
I suppose first of all, the cover is totally misguiding. If Felix is the hard ass on the cover, I'm not sure who the Felix in the actual book is. The one in the book comes off as a twenty year old kid. And a gamer? There's absolutely no - I mean zero - depth to this "hero's" personality. I mean, he really couldn't see Dan was leaving him? He's smart enough to turn a lottery win into billions, but he can't put "full suitcase" + "no return ticket" together to = NOT FUCKING COMING BACK!
Secondly, the story is so generic it hurts. Poor kid (Ian) dumped by an ex who slaps him in the face during break up sex (this is apparently a new thing for Ian and he's not upset or humiliated about being hit in he face during sex by the guy who's leaving him... ) forced to take a job at a (gasp) club that caters to (wait for it) gay men and he may or may not be expected to (don't hold your breath if you're looking for a plot twist) perform sexual acts.
And the author couldn't be less inventive when it came to naming characters.
We have a William and a Bill (short for William). A Raymond and a Ray. And when Ian tells Felix naming the cat "Key" because she was found behind The Key Club is unoriginal, he produces the name... Not kidding you here... Callie.
For a calico cat.
Yeah. Okay. Because no one has ever named a calico cat Callie.
(By the way, my boss' calico is named Callie.)
Silas is the cat stomping, drug doing, money stealing, bad boy brother to Felix. The other guys in the Key Club, whom he's friends with, are mere millionaires. Which apparently makes them so despondent that they leave their champagne fountains long enough to head into a dark alley to scare a cat in hopes of lifting their spirits. And what's with all these guys drinking champagne? Is it the roaring 20s? Or are we just that far into stereotype land?
The whole thing was forced. The plot wasn't new (asshole ex-boyfriends included), it needed better editing, and characters lacked depth. It could've been better with a little more thought and time. It might've still been predictable, but it would've been bearable. Probably even enjoyable.
Well, until Felix became a 1950's movie star and called Ian "darling" during sex.
Overall, the story was a definite miss for me.
Although it hit the mark on every requirement for a cheesy romance:
- Uber rich hero? Check.
- Desperate character in need of saving? Check.
- Asshole, lying ex's? Check and check.
- Pitiful animal in need of a home in order to show the tough hero's soft side? Ugh... Check.
- Best sex ever, in their entire life, with an instant electric connection, and "no ones ever made me cum that hard"? Check, check, checkedy-check!
- The need to cook the new lover breakfast in the morning? A hearty, bacon filled CHECK!
Yeah.
I'm done.
Tootles, darlings!
April 9, 2015
This book was provided for free by the author in exchange for an honest review.
There was just something that did not work for me with this book. I love the concept, and in fact read something similar recently - a down-on-his luck young man who ends up as a "host"at a restaurant that caters to rich men. Of course, he meets a nice (and rich) man who also is attracted to him, and a relationship begins. In the case of Third Chances, none of the characters particularly clicked for me, and in fact, I just felt like they were not fleshed out well.
Ian has recently been dumped and is looking for work. He finds a position at The Key, a place that caters to rich men looking for a good time. He is hired as a "host", and is expected to entertain the guests. One night he meets Felix. Felix is a billionaire after winning the lottery and some careful investing. His brother Silas often visits The Key, and takes him along since his boyfriend recently moved out.
My major issues with the book include the characters. Despite reading about Ian, I still don't really feel like I know that much about him other than that he is nice to animals. (He feeds a stray cat outside the club.) Felix, on the other hand, is this strange mix of naive and nerdy. For instance, at the start of the book his live-in boyfriend model is leaving on a work trip but takes all his belongings. Felix comments upon this but doesn't seem to think that this is very odd behavior. Also, the word "billionaire" is used way too much. I understand, Felix is a billionaire. However, I don't feel like it should be constantly impressed upon us every chapter.
Overall, I just cannot give this book a great review. I think some will like it for the "Cinderfella" storyline, and certainly there are some sexy times (in fact, it starts off with quite a bang.) However, I just didn't feel invested in the characters, and the writing didn't keep me interested either.
There was just something that did not work for me with this book. I love the concept, and in fact read something similar recently - a down-on-his luck young man who ends up as a "host"at a restaurant that caters to rich men. Of course, he meets a nice (and rich) man who also is attracted to him, and a relationship begins. In the case of Third Chances, none of the characters particularly clicked for me, and in fact, I just felt like they were not fleshed out well.
Ian has recently been dumped and is looking for work. He finds a position at The Key, a place that caters to rich men looking for a good time. He is hired as a "host", and is expected to entertain the guests. One night he meets Felix. Felix is a billionaire after winning the lottery and some careful investing. His brother Silas often visits The Key, and takes him along since his boyfriend recently moved out.
My major issues with the book include the characters. Despite reading about Ian, I still don't really feel like I know that much about him other than that he is nice to animals. (He feeds a stray cat outside the club.) Felix, on the other hand, is this strange mix of naive and nerdy. For instance, at the start of the book his live-in boyfriend model is leaving on a work trip but takes all his belongings. Felix comments upon this but doesn't seem to think that this is very odd behavior. Also, the word "billionaire" is used way too much. I understand, Felix is a billionaire. However, I don't feel like it should be constantly impressed upon us every chapter.
Overall, I just cannot give this book a great review. I think some will like it for the "Cinderfella" storyline, and certainly there are some sexy times (in fact, it starts off with quite a bang.) However, I just didn't feel invested in the characters, and the writing didn't keep me interested either.
April 14, 2015
This book was provided free via DBML in exchange for an honest review...
2.5 Stars - Not terrible, Not great...Just OK
Something is just a little off kilter for me in this one. I really liked the blurb on this book. While it was accurate, the book didn't have the same feel. I did not connect with either MC. Nor did I feel their attachment to each other.
I also did not care for the beginning at all. It felt very unnecessary to start in the middle of those 2 events. It felt like a shock for the sake of shocking. No feelings...
Felix and Ian seem highly immature and do not stay consistent to how they are described from the beginning. They're a little bit all over the place.
Ian is 'forced' into the line of work yet doesn't seem all that bothered by his job. He even plans at one point to use it to get what he wants.
The billionaire Felix (continuously described as such) won the lottery and invested well enough to now be a billionaire all while dealing with an addiction to video games, a spendthrift brother, and other assorted drama? How old is this guy again? He doesn't seem to have any work to do either.
There are side stories galore and most don't move the story along in my opinion. Almost like a short story was forced into a longer format and space had to be filled.
I could have done without (brother) Silas at all. Most of his storyline is very 'in your face' but at the big dustup at the end of the book 99% of it takes place 'off screen'? I'm still not sure exactly what happened there.
It does improve by the end as far as the characters of the 2 MCs. I quite enjoyed the humor in the last couple of chapters. And there are a couple of friends of Ian and Felix that I think were very interesting (Hello Harry!) so I do hope they get stories of their own.
So all in all I didn't hate it. I was just a out of step with these two. I will try this author again and read future books to see if I like them any better.
2.5 Stars - Not terrible, Not great...Just OK
Something is just a little off kilter for me in this one. I really liked the blurb on this book. While it was accurate, the book didn't have the same feel. I did not connect with either MC. Nor did I feel their attachment to each other.
I also did not care for the beginning at all. It felt very unnecessary to start in the middle of those 2 events. It felt like a shock for the sake of shocking. No feelings...
Felix and Ian seem highly immature and do not stay consistent to how they are described from the beginning. They're a little bit all over the place.
Ian is 'forced' into the line of work yet doesn't seem all that bothered by his job. He even plans at one point to use it to get what he wants.
The billionaire Felix (continuously described as such) won the lottery and invested well enough to now be a billionaire all while dealing with an addiction to video games, a spendthrift brother, and other assorted drama? How old is this guy again? He doesn't seem to have any work to do either.
There are side stories galore and most don't move the story along in my opinion. Almost like a short story was forced into a longer format and space had to be filled.
I could have done without (brother) Silas at all. Most of his storyline is very 'in your face' but at the big dustup at the end of the book 99% of it takes place 'off screen'? I'm still not sure exactly what happened there.
It does improve by the end as far as the characters of the 2 MCs. I quite enjoyed the humor in the last couple of chapters. And there are a couple of friends of Ian and Felix that I think were very interesting (Hello Harry!) so I do hope they get stories of their own.
So all in all I didn't hate it. I was just a out of step with these two. I will try this author again and read future books to see if I like them any better.
April 3, 2015
*A copy of this book was provided for free by the author in exchange for an honest review*
This was a nice read. I really enjoyed both of the main characters. It does lack a little depth but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I smiled a lot while reading, not because it was funny, just because it was sweet. I can see it being a comfort read one day. Ian is screwed over by his jerk of an ex and ends up having to work as a "host" *wink wink nudge nudge* at a private club to try to make ends meet. While working there he meets Silas who struggles to find his place and who he is. At first Ian is interested in Silas because he's the least objectionable "client" but he soon learns otherwise when he catches Silas and his rich friends terrorizing a cat in an alley. Once he sees Felix, realizes he's Silas' brother, rescue the cat he's charmed. Felix has been crapped on fairly recently by his latest ex, who just left on a trip, never contacted him then broke up with him over a text. I really enjoyed Ian and Felix together. There is a little angst here and there, but it's nothing terribly serious, no grand misunderstandings, and everything is resolved fairly quickly with a conversation. It's very adult and great to see since it's so rare. The connection is pretty immediate and moves quickly into love, however it's not as irksome as "insta-love" usually is. They are pretty open-eyed about it. They know it's fast and that it may all go wrong. It's a HEA ending, but it's less guaranteed than a typical HEA because it does acknowledge they could one day break up, they just still want to try. I would be willing to read more from this author, and am kind of hoping that maybe there will be a sequel in the future, maybe Silas and Oz together. Would also like to see Harry get a story.
This was a nice read. I really enjoyed both of the main characters. It does lack a little depth but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I smiled a lot while reading, not because it was funny, just because it was sweet. I can see it being a comfort read one day. Ian is screwed over by his jerk of an ex and ends up having to work as a "host" *wink wink nudge nudge* at a private club to try to make ends meet. While working there he meets Silas who struggles to find his place and who he is. At first Ian is interested in Silas because he's the least objectionable "client" but he soon learns otherwise when he catches Silas and his rich friends terrorizing a cat in an alley. Once he sees Felix, realizes he's Silas' brother, rescue the cat he's charmed. Felix has been crapped on fairly recently by his latest ex, who just left on a trip, never contacted him then broke up with him over a text. I really enjoyed Ian and Felix together. There is a little angst here and there, but it's nothing terribly serious, no grand misunderstandings, and everything is resolved fairly quickly with a conversation. It's very adult and great to see since it's so rare. The connection is pretty immediate and moves quickly into love, however it's not as irksome as "insta-love" usually is. They are pretty open-eyed about it. They know it's fast and that it may all go wrong. It's a HEA ending, but it's less guaranteed than a typical HEA because it does acknowledge they could one day break up, they just still want to try. I would be willing to read more from this author, and am kind of hoping that maybe there will be a sequel in the future, maybe Silas and Oz together. Would also like to see Harry get a story.
April 12, 2015
A free copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of the book had me expecting a lot more angst than I got at the end, but I’m not complaining. The sweetness of the story won me over.
The characters aren’t really what they seem to be. They’re layered and complex, and at some point one starts doing what I expected the other to do. I liked that. I liked that they had problems, not because I get a kick out of seeing people suffer, but because real people have problems. Sometimes in books people live a problem-free life and that just doesn’t feel real. Here there are issues and family problems and stuff I can see happening in real life… at least on some level. I especially liked the non-cliché route the author took with Felix.
This book was funny and sweet and sexy, and I enjoyed seeing both characters grow throughout the story. I would’ve hoped a little bit more insight on some of the secondary characters. Felix’s brother remained a little distant, though he had a lot of page time, and if he ever gets a book of his own, I’d definitely read that. Also, Ian’s colleague was someone I would like to see get his happily ever after. And maybe a follow up on Ian and Felix? That would be really good.
For me, this was a bit of a comfort-read. It lacked the sharpest edges, and the author could've gone a lot further with Ian's job and everything it brought along. Still, I'm happy the sharpest edges weren't there. I feel the story focused on Ian's and Felix's relationship above anything else, and I feel that's how it should be.
The premise of the book had me expecting a lot more angst than I got at the end, but I’m not complaining. The sweetness of the story won me over.
The characters aren’t really what they seem to be. They’re layered and complex, and at some point one starts doing what I expected the other to do. I liked that. I liked that they had problems, not because I get a kick out of seeing people suffer, but because real people have problems. Sometimes in books people live a problem-free life and that just doesn’t feel real. Here there are issues and family problems and stuff I can see happening in real life… at least on some level. I especially liked the non-cliché route the author took with Felix.
This book was funny and sweet and sexy, and I enjoyed seeing both characters grow throughout the story. I would’ve hoped a little bit more insight on some of the secondary characters. Felix’s brother remained a little distant, though he had a lot of page time, and if he ever gets a book of his own, I’d definitely read that. Also, Ian’s colleague was someone I would like to see get his happily ever after. And maybe a follow up on Ian and Felix? That would be really good.
For me, this was a bit of a comfort-read. It lacked the sharpest edges, and the author could've gone a lot further with Ian's job and everything it brought along. Still, I'm happy the sharpest edges weren't there. I feel the story focused on Ian's and Felix's relationship above anything else, and I feel that's how it should be.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 8, 2015
I received this book via Goodreads' Don't Buy My Love program in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this a good read; it was a light and entertaining read. I wont go over the plot; the blurb for the book pretty much sums it entirely. We have two MC'sIan & Felix at the beginning of the book getting out of relationships that had soured; each wanting more than their past encounters;both willng to give the other "another" chance in this game called love. E.Davies had different take on the meeting of the two MC's at dining club where Ian worked as a "server/possible rent boy" for the exclusive "billionaire's club". I like the the author writes, the sentence structure and his word usage. All in all, it was a pretty decent read. It was entertaining; it pulled me in and i read it in one night. However, a few things nagged at me. I felt the story needed to be fleshed out more. I wanted more information the author was providing: it seemed like an outline. The over use of the word "billionaire". It set my teeth on edge. It distracted me enough to wonder how many times it was used in the story and could I actually count how many . Yes, this sounds vain and shallow: the cover has got to go: the two men pictured did not in any way depict how the author felt about Ian and Felix in my thinking. Other than these minor distractions (for me anyway), it was a good read. I would recomend this to anyone wanting to escape into the world E.Davies gave in "third Chances".
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I thought this a good read; it was a light and entertaining read. I wont go over the plot; the blurb for the book pretty much sums it entirely. We have two MC'sIan & Felix at the beginning of the book getting out of relationships that had soured; each wanting more than their past encounters;both willng to give the other "another" chance in this game called love. E.Davies had different take on the meeting of the two MC's at dining club where Ian worked as a "server/possible rent boy" for the exclusive "billionaire's club". I like the the author writes, the sentence structure and his word usage. All in all, it was a pretty decent read. It was entertaining; it pulled me in and i read it in one night. However, a few things nagged at me. I felt the story needed to be fleshed out more. I wanted more information the author was providing: it seemed like an outline. The over use of the word "billionaire". It set my teeth on edge. It distracted me enough to wonder how many times it was used in the story and could I actually count how many . Yes, this sounds vain and shallow: the cover has got to go: the two men pictured did not in any way depict how the author felt about Ian and Felix in my thinking. Other than these minor distractions (for me anyway), it was a good read. I would recomend this to anyone wanting to escape into the world E.Davies gave in "third Chances".
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March 27, 2015
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Yet another book that ddin't manage to live up to it's full potential.
I thought Third Chances had a premise that was promising and even the opening scenes were quite strong. But then it was almost like the author thought 'hey! instead of writing this layered, multi-faceted story, I could always go for confusing instead'.
Because there were many things that were not your typical quick-and-easy romance stuff. There was Ian's strange relationship with his ex, the club that was surprisingly thought-out and Felix's brother. I had difficulties matching these with the evil ex, misunderstandings and the overuse of the word 'billionaire'.
On the positive side, both the MCs did stay true to the way they were written at the very beginning and as I mentioned, there were some good ideas. And, of course, there was the altogether satisfying romance.
I wouldn't mind reading more by the author in the future, as I by no means thought this was a bad book, simply unpolished.
My thanks to the author as well as the DBML program for the opportunity to read this book.
Yet another book that ddin't manage to live up to it's full potential.
I thought Third Chances had a premise that was promising and even the opening scenes were quite strong. But then it was almost like the author thought 'hey! instead of writing this layered, multi-faceted story, I could always go for confusing instead'.
Because there were many things that were not your typical quick-and-easy romance stuff. There was Ian's strange relationship with his ex, the club that was surprisingly thought-out and Felix's brother. I had difficulties matching these with the evil ex, misunderstandings and the overuse of the word 'billionaire'.
On the positive side, both the MCs did stay true to the way they were written at the very beginning and as I mentioned, there were some good ideas. And, of course, there was the altogether satisfying romance.
I wouldn't mind reading more by the author in the future, as I by no means thought this was a bad book, simply unpolished.
My thanks to the author as well as the DBML program for the opportunity to read this book.
April 10, 2015
This book was given to me free by the author in exchange for an unbiased review.
I really enjoyed this book. Both of the MCs are coming off of bad relationships.
Ian, needs to find a job after his lover moves out of their apartment and goes to work in a gay club called The Key. Ian is naive as to what the job would be. He is a host and whilst he entertains the clientile, if asked sex could also be bought.
Felix, is a billionaire and after his boyfriend takes off for Italy goes out with hus brother for a night at The Key.
The two gradually get together. I liked how Ian wanted to stand on his own two feet and not take advantage of Felix or his money. Throw in a little girl cat and you have a cute book.
I really enjoyed this book. Both of the MCs are coming off of bad relationships.
Ian, needs to find a job after his lover moves out of their apartment and goes to work in a gay club called The Key. Ian is naive as to what the job would be. He is a host and whilst he entertains the clientile, if asked sex could also be bought.
Felix, is a billionaire and after his boyfriend takes off for Italy goes out with hus brother for a night at The Key.
The two gradually get together. I liked how Ian wanted to stand on his own two feet and not take advantage of Felix or his money. Throw in a little girl cat and you have a cute book.
February 20, 2015
Really glad I didn't pay for it
I didn't have super high hopes for this book, but I was anticipating a decent read. Nope. Not in the least.
Now, everyone has different tastes, and I don't begrudge others of their higher ratings on this book. I just disliked that much.
I couldn't connect with any of the characters. I found nothing Felix and Ian very whiney and not even a little masculine. The sex scenes were ok, but nothing to write home about.
All in all, found this one very, very boring. Like skimming through the book boring.
Now, I'm just one girl. If you have a chance to borrow it, give this one a try. You might like it. I really didn't.
I didn't have super high hopes for this book, but I was anticipating a decent read. Nope. Not in the least.
Now, everyone has different tastes, and I don't begrudge others of their higher ratings on this book. I just disliked that much.
I couldn't connect with any of the characters. I found nothing Felix and Ian very whiney and not even a little masculine. The sex scenes were ok, but nothing to write home about.
All in all, found this one very, very boring. Like skimming through the book boring.
Now, I'm just one girl. If you have a chance to borrow it, give this one a try. You might like it. I really didn't.
January 21, 2015
Sometimes when we do things out of desperation, fate has a funny way of helping us along. Down on his luck Ian begins to fall for Hot Billionaire Felix when they almost forced together by events. This book does have a happy ending, but definitely has some intense drama before that happens. I was rooting for Ian and Felix once they are thrown together, and even though you know it's an HEA, I was still biting my nails during some of the scenes. While I did receive a free ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review, I would have still purchased this book because it's such a great read!
July 17, 2016
3.5 Stars
I thought Felix was a sweet doormat (and was really naive) for his brother or his lover. While Ian who was younger, seemed to be a bit more worldly, though he seemed to have a black cloud following him at every turn. I really wanted to punch Ryder and Silas' lights out and maybe kick Dan in the shins. I loved the cat, she really landed on her feet. I'm looking forward to reading more from this writer, I like it when an author's characters irritate me this much, making the story more interesting.
I thought Felix was a sweet doormat (and was really naive) for his brother or his lover. While Ian who was younger, seemed to be a bit more worldly, though he seemed to have a black cloud following him at every turn. I really wanted to punch Ryder and Silas' lights out and maybe kick Dan in the shins. I loved the cat, she really landed on her feet. I'm looking forward to reading more from this writer, I like it when an author's characters irritate me this much, making the story more interesting.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 17, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. The romance between Felix and Ian starts in difficult circumstances but the attraction between them is obvious - they just have to work out whether to make a go of the relationship.
I really enjoyed the story and was pleased it didn't have a blanket "the whole world will be lovely for ever" ending, which never strikes me as realistic.
A book to re-read for sure. Thanks
I really enjoyed the story and was pleased it didn't have a blanket "the whole world will be lovely for ever" ending, which never strikes me as realistic.
A book to re-read for sure. Thanks
January 22, 2015
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
Ian and Felix both have bad experiences with the relationships they are in at the beginning of the story. They see each other when Felix comes into the restaurant where Ian is working. However, they don't actually meet immediately and the circumstances that they do meet are less than ideal. I love that they are willing to still give the other a chance even though they have been hurt before.
Ian and Felix both have bad experiences with the relationships they are in at the beginning of the story. They see each other when Felix comes into the restaurant where Ian is working. However, they don't actually meet immediately and the circumstances that they do meet are less than ideal. I love that they are willing to still give the other a chance even though they have been hurt before.
February 6, 2015
It honestly don't know how this book was rated so high. I give it a 2 3/4. The character of Felix went from being strong and decisive to nerdy insecure. Out of the supporting characters only Harry seemed to have a real voice. The other main charterer Ian was very likable what saved this book. I found the sex scenes boring and long comsidering the lack of anything hot. I scimmed most of the book.
May 15, 2015
Mixed feelings. Liked the MCs but there were problems. Felix did not check out Dan's whereabouts and activities. Not something a confident billionaire would do. Can't see him letting Ian remain at his job. Still loved them together.
I do not like the cover. No relationship to the story. Neither guy on the cover is his character in the book. Also, we know he is a billionaire, don't keep repeating it.
I will read more by this author.
I do not like the cover. No relationship to the story. Neither guy on the cover is his character in the book. Also, we know he is a billionaire, don't keep repeating it.
I will read more by this author.
March 17, 2016
A nice read
This is the first of the series and can be read as a stand alone.
Written as a multi pov and does have a hea.
Was able to fall Into like with these characters. The storyline wasn't indepth enough for me to become emotionally attached to these characters just yet.
Good story line. Nice description to detail. Easy to follow dialogue.
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Would I read more from this author? Yes
Sassy Beta Reading and Review
This is the first of the series and can be read as a stand alone.
Written as a multi pov and does have a hea.
Was able to fall Into like with these characters. The storyline wasn't indepth enough for me to become emotionally attached to these characters just yet.
Good story line. Nice description to detail. Easy to follow dialogue.
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Would I read more from this author? Yes
Sassy Beta Reading and Review
February 25, 2015
I love gay books. I love to read them, they are so funny hot sexy and just great to read. I loved this one. I found it interesting, charming. I actually thought he would end up with the other brother not Felix but it was cool. I did not like how it started, but the end I loved it and can't wait for the rest to read it.
January 15, 2015
I truly loved Ian and Felix. The name Key really fit even if it was boring.
Ian and Felix just needed to be loved and cared for. They never had that. They always took care of others and never thanked for it. You were able to connect with the characters in this story so easily. I loved it. I loved Ian and Felix.
Ian and Felix just needed to be loved and cared for. They never had that. They always took care of others and never thanked for it. You were able to connect with the characters in this story so easily. I loved it. I loved Ian and Felix.
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