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Angels of Mercy #2
Marco: The Fall of Sforzas
“Elliot Donahey is the love of my life.”
Those words become a lightning rod for Marco Sforza, the man who seemed to have it all – looks, charm, money, a certain degree of local fame as the star quarterback of Mercy High – but when his teammates beat his boyfriend to the brink of death, Marco will have to learn what “standing by your man” truly means.
Angels of Mercy – Volume Two: Marco, picks up the timeline from the climatic ending of Volume One. How will these boys cope with Elliot's recuperation as well as find a way to bring justice for the heinous crime committed against him? Deception, lies and intrigue begin to thread their way into the boys lives as they struggle to just hold onto one another. All is not quite what it seems as we reach yet another climatic ending that will turn their whole world upside-down. The hate crime Elliot suffered was just the beginning of their woes. Is Marco and Elliot’s love for one another strong enough to see them through? Read Angels of Mercy – Volume Two: Marco to find out.
Those words become a lightning rod for Marco Sforza, the man who seemed to have it all – looks, charm, money, a certain degree of local fame as the star quarterback of Mercy High – but when his teammates beat his boyfriend to the brink of death, Marco will have to learn what “standing by your man” truly means.
Angels of Mercy – Volume Two: Marco, picks up the timeline from the climatic ending of Volume One. How will these boys cope with Elliot's recuperation as well as find a way to bring justice for the heinous crime committed against him? Deception, lies and intrigue begin to thread their way into the boys lives as they struggle to just hold onto one another. All is not quite what it seems as we reach yet another climatic ending that will turn their whole world upside-down. The hate crime Elliot suffered was just the beginning of their woes. Is Marco and Elliot’s love for one another strong enough to see them through? Read Angels of Mercy – Volume Two: Marco to find out.
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First published November 28, 2015
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S.A. Collins
11 books55 followersAs a co-host of the WROTE Podcast, SA Collins hails from the San Francisco Bay Area where he lives with his (legal) husband, their daughter and, wonder of all wonders because he only just broke 50, a whirlwind of a granddaughter. Their home is filled with laughter and love. A classically trained singer, and a theater actor for many years (under another name), Mr. Collins is all about the story telling and the spell a good yarn can weave for an audience. This is Mr. Collins foray into writing but, as with all his creative endeavors, he leaps right in and figures it out as he goes along. It's been a winning combination thus far so why break a working formula?
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December 3, 2015
This is the second book in the series and you will want to read the first book if you haven’t already in order to get the most from this story.
This story picks up the same day that the last book left us with the cliffhanger of the century and it was worth the wait.
Marco has everything all in order and he is ready to set up the next stage of his life. He and the love of his life, Eliot have been accepted to Stanford College and Marco’s new team mates are accepting of his being gay. He has great friends and more money than he will be able to spend in several lifetimes. He may have an unconventional family (and that plays a big part later in the story), but he knows that they love him. He is on his way home from a meeting with his new football team to begin this new chapter in his life and is ready to celebrate with Elliot, when instead he comes home to his worst nightmare.
Elliot has been terribly beaten and is barely clinging to life.
This story is completely from Marco’s point of view and gives a unique and very realistic perspective of the trials and thoughts that he goes through. From being the high school’s favorite jock, to being a young gay man who is subjected to the worst that he could be put through.
Marco is one of my favorite characters ever. He is steadfast in his love for Elliot and the life that he wants for them. He never wavers in that, even when things get tough once Elliot begins the healing process.
I know that this is a character study and not a romance, but Marco has to be the most romantic character that I’ve ever read. It’s like getting the best of both worlds.
There are so many different family dynamics that play out in this book as well. Things that were just hinted at in the first volume of Angels of Mercy come to light at the end of this book.
I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I love these boys HARD!
This story picks up the same day that the last book left us with the cliffhanger of the century and it was worth the wait.
Marco has everything all in order and he is ready to set up the next stage of his life. He and the love of his life, Eliot have been accepted to Stanford College and Marco’s new team mates are accepting of his being gay. He has great friends and more money than he will be able to spend in several lifetimes. He may have an unconventional family (and that plays a big part later in the story), but he knows that they love him. He is on his way home from a meeting with his new football team to begin this new chapter in his life and is ready to celebrate with Elliot, when instead he comes home to his worst nightmare.
Elliot has been terribly beaten and is barely clinging to life.
This story is completely from Marco’s point of view and gives a unique and very realistic perspective of the trials and thoughts that he goes through. From being the high school’s favorite jock, to being a young gay man who is subjected to the worst that he could be put through.
Marco is one of my favorite characters ever. He is steadfast in his love for Elliot and the life that he wants for them. He never wavers in that, even when things get tough once Elliot begins the healing process.
I know that this is a character study and not a romance, but Marco has to be the most romantic character that I’ve ever read. It’s like getting the best of both worlds.
There are so many different family dynamics that play out in this book as well. Things that were just hinted at in the first volume of Angels of Mercy come to light at the end of this book.
I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I love these boys HARD!
December 13, 2015
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Angels of Mercy: Volume Two-Marco by SA Collins
Marco Sforza the star quarterback of Mercy High and this guy seems to have it all, hot as hell, popular, financial freedom and fame. His beloved boyfriend is almost beaten to death by Marco's own teammates and now he must decide how much he's willing to fight for his boyfriend and what true love actually means.
This installment picks right up where volume one leaves off and I love that as it's like reading one entire long novel. Marco and his boyfriend Elliot are so in love and setting out on the new chapter of their beautiful relationship. This novel is more about Marco were volume one was more about Elliot's story. Marco has a different type of family but he never questions their love for him and they play a larger role in this novel. Marco is on his way home to celebrate something special with Elliot but what he encounters at home will change everything in Marco's life and this was truly such a dramatic and heart-wrenching scene. Elliot has been beaten almost to the point of death and who the culprits are will send Marco spiraling into a nightmare of hate. Marco goes from favourite athlete to coming out as a gay man in a not so gay friendly environment to finding true love to having his world rocked in such a devastating way.
I love this installment very much as the story is told through Marco's eyes and what he endures is some of the most dramatic writing that I've come across in a while. Marco by far is one of the most favourite characters that I have read in a while. His love for Elliott was beautiful and he fought for his man as he knows what he wants and its Elliot and nothing will get in his way of true happiness.
This was my second novel by SA Collins and I truly loved it. This is one of my favorite genres and the author was so spot on with his writing of the football world and he captured the most amazing characters. Be prepared to cry while reading this love story between Marco and Elliot. You will simply love the self-discovery, love, lust, heart wrenching scenes and the hot and I mean hot male on male sex. I couldn't recommend Marco Volume Two – Angels of Mercy by SA Collins enough and you won't be disappointed in the least.
"Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review."
Reviewed by Paul at Gay Media Reviews
Angels of Mercy: Volume Two-Marco by SA Collins
Marco Sforza the star quarterback of Mercy High and this guy seems to have it all, hot as hell, popular, financial freedom and fame. His beloved boyfriend is almost beaten to death by Marco's own teammates and now he must decide how much he's willing to fight for his boyfriend and what true love actually means.
This installment picks right up where volume one leaves off and I love that as it's like reading one entire long novel. Marco and his boyfriend Elliot are so in love and setting out on the new chapter of their beautiful relationship. This novel is more about Marco were volume one was more about Elliot's story. Marco has a different type of family but he never questions their love for him and they play a larger role in this novel. Marco is on his way home to celebrate something special with Elliot but what he encounters at home will change everything in Marco's life and this was truly such a dramatic and heart-wrenching scene. Elliot has been beaten almost to the point of death and who the culprits are will send Marco spiraling into a nightmare of hate. Marco goes from favourite athlete to coming out as a gay man in a not so gay friendly environment to finding true love to having his world rocked in such a devastating way.
I love this installment very much as the story is told through Marco's eyes and what he endures is some of the most dramatic writing that I've come across in a while. Marco by far is one of the most favourite characters that I have read in a while. His love for Elliott was beautiful and he fought for his man as he knows what he wants and its Elliot and nothing will get in his way of true happiness.
This was my second novel by SA Collins and I truly loved it. This is one of my favorite genres and the author was so spot on with his writing of the football world and he captured the most amazing characters. Be prepared to cry while reading this love story between Marco and Elliot. You will simply love the self-discovery, love, lust, heart wrenching scenes and the hot and I mean hot male on male sex. I couldn't recommend Marco Volume Two – Angels of Mercy by SA Collins enough and you won't be disappointed in the least.
"Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review."
Reviewed by Paul at Gay Media Reviews
April 5, 2015
A continuation from Book One featuring Elliott, in this book we learn more about Marco....again great character study. The author pulls you into the lives of these boys so totally and completely that you will be begging to know what comes next. I don't want to say to much for fear of giving away any story line but I will say that there are twist and turns some of which are expected and some that are a complete surprise. It is an emotional roller coaster, taking the reader to ever new heights and understanding of our youth today....well done and so looking forward to the next book in this series.
Side note, do not let the size of the book scare you, you won't even be aware of the number of pages because you will be so entranced...happy reading!
Side note, do not let the size of the book scare you, you won't even be aware of the number of pages because you will be so entranced...happy reading!
January 20, 2017
Wow. I don't even know where to start. I thought Volume 1 left me hanging. I'm not sure how I feel about books that end in a cliffhanger. Since the third one isn't coming out until later this year I'm not sure how I'm going to make it. With both of these books I just couldn't stop until I was at the end. No TV or Video Games. I had to finish it. Somehow the writing just draws you in, its not like any other books I've ever read.
I highly recommend this series. I am off to start the companion book for this one. Can't wait!
I highly recommend this series. I am off to start the companion book for this one. Can't wait!
August 22, 2016
Amazing story, really looking forward to part 3! It was nice to hear Marcos voice, and get to know his Dad, and Elliot's Dad. Nice secondary characters, I love Angus and Danny too!
Very, very long, but oh so worth it. Extremely highly recommended!
Very, very long, but oh so worth it. Extremely highly recommended!
March 28, 2017
This one picked up after the first and i loved this one even more then the first. This was amazing and wonderfully written. I cannot wait to read more by this author and im glad i got to review it
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