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Praying For Time
What if a single secret shared between friends could destroy everything?
Russell Willis adores Jake Timmons and while their relationship has its ups and downs, they are happy, healthy and living life the way they’ve always dreamed. A well-respected architect, Russell has plans for the future, which include marriage, but in a single moment, his visions are shattered—Jake is gravely ill.
While Jake has always kept his emotions and details about his past locked away, the diagnosis shuts him down into a world of denial, a refusal to face reality. Unsure of what to do, Russell allows him space until he’s certain his lover is having an affair. Angry and confused, he flees, seeking solace, answers and possibly retribution.
Kyle Bass knows about tragedy. His long-time lover was taken in a drunken driving accident, he’s barely on the healing track, and guilt has changed him forever. When he finds out about Jake’s condition, he offers to help, no matter what he’s asked to do. The request rattles his world. Determined to keep the secret, Kyle is led down an emotional trail until he’s unable to cope. As the scheme turns ugly and he’s accused of betrayal, he struggles with his personal demons.
Unfortunately Jake’s health takes a serious turn for the worse. In his quest to bring Russell home, Kyle is forced to face the truth about undying love. Secrets endured from their respective pasts take a damning toll and yet one hidden treasure remains—an unexpected light in a bleak time, but would the two haunted men grasp onto the only thing able to save them? Sadly, as their respective worlds unravel, they are all praying for time.
Russell Willis adores Jake Timmons and while their relationship has its ups and downs, they are happy, healthy and living life the way they’ve always dreamed. A well-respected architect, Russell has plans for the future, which include marriage, but in a single moment, his visions are shattered—Jake is gravely ill.
While Jake has always kept his emotions and details about his past locked away, the diagnosis shuts him down into a world of denial, a refusal to face reality. Unsure of what to do, Russell allows him space until he’s certain his lover is having an affair. Angry and confused, he flees, seeking solace, answers and possibly retribution.
Kyle Bass knows about tragedy. His long-time lover was taken in a drunken driving accident, he’s barely on the healing track, and guilt has changed him forever. When he finds out about Jake’s condition, he offers to help, no matter what he’s asked to do. The request rattles his world. Determined to keep the secret, Kyle is led down an emotional trail until he’s unable to cope. As the scheme turns ugly and he’s accused of betrayal, he struggles with his personal demons.
Unfortunately Jake’s health takes a serious turn for the worse. In his quest to bring Russell home, Kyle is forced to face the truth about undying love. Secrets endured from their respective pasts take a damning toll and yet one hidden treasure remains—an unexpected light in a bleak time, but would the two haunted men grasp onto the only thing able to save them? Sadly, as their respective worlds unravel, they are all praying for time.
- GenresM M Romance
140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 3, 2012
21 people want to read
About the author
Cassandre Dayne
124 books122 followersCassandre Dayne is the award winning, bestselling author of over 200 novels and stories in several genres including BDSM, spanking stories, LGBT, D/s, dark pararnormal and romance. Her pieces are called edgy and terrifying as well as thought provoking and sensual. She’s also the radio host of The Edge, a blog talk radio show highlighting artists who take their work to the “edge”.
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You can find her works on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and iTunes. Her upcoming series – Texas Oil will be released from Blushing Books later this year. She resides somewhere in Virginia with her husband and two special golden retrievers, MacGyver and Indiana Jones. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her enjoying a glass of wine, listening to metal music and enjoying the outdoors.
You can find her at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cassandre-Da...
Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/cassandredayne
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Blog: www.cassandredayne.wordpress.com
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October 24, 2015
Some parts I liked a lot, and other not so much.
Possible spoilers below.
Russell Willis and Jake Timmons have had a rough couple of years. Due to the failing economy, their businesses have taken hits, and their relationship has also suffered. But as their financial situation improves, they're back on the mend. That is until Jake reveals that he's gravely ill. Kyle Bass' boyfriend was killed some months ago by a drunk driver. It's taken Kyle a long time to get back on his feet, but when he does he finds himself in the middle of Russell and Jake's relationship.
This is an angst-filled read. I think you can probably infer a lot of what happens through the blurb. The author portrays the situation in a very realistic manner. While we'd all like to think that in times of hardship we can be mature and come together, the truth is that most often we do the exact opposite. Grief and fear make people do stupid things, and most often make people very angry as well.
What didn't work for me was the relationship aspect. I had no doubt that Russell and Jake loved each other very much. Even when they're angry and fighting, there's a very obvious yearning for one another. But Russell and Kyle on the other hand, that was all telling and very little showing. We're just told to believe that the two have secretly loved each other for years. It was out of left field, and I wasn't a fan.
Overall, this book was okay. It's angsty and drama-filled, but not too over-the-top. I liked Jake and Russell's relationship, but Russell and Kyle's could have used some fleshing out.
Review copy provided through NetGalley.
Possible spoilers below.
Russell Willis and Jake Timmons have had a rough couple of years. Due to the failing economy, their businesses have taken hits, and their relationship has also suffered. But as their financial situation improves, they're back on the mend. That is until Jake reveals that he's gravely ill. Kyle Bass' boyfriend was killed some months ago by a drunk driver. It's taken Kyle a long time to get back on his feet, but when he does he finds himself in the middle of Russell and Jake's relationship.
This is an angst-filled read. I think you can probably infer a lot of what happens through the blurb. The author portrays the situation in a very realistic manner. While we'd all like to think that in times of hardship we can be mature and come together, the truth is that most often we do the exact opposite. Grief and fear make people do stupid things, and most often make people very angry as well.
What didn't work for me was the relationship aspect. I had no doubt that Russell and Jake loved each other very much. Even when they're angry and fighting, there's a very obvious yearning for one another. But Russell and Kyle on the other hand, that was all telling and very little showing. We're just told to believe that the two have secretly loved each other for years. It was out of left field, and I wasn't a fan.
Overall, this book was okay. It's angsty and drama-filled, but not too over-the-top. I liked Jake and Russell's relationship, but Russell and Kyle's could have used some fleshing out.
Review copy provided through NetGalley.
September 13, 2015
This book was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I didn't enjoy this story, which is a pity but I couldn't engage with the characters. I felt their behaviour was a little at odds with the issues they were facing. I think the author's intention was to write about real characters facing a terminal illness but it just didn't come together for me in a way that felt authentic. I am not sure I can pin point why. This is just one story that didn't work for me but other people may enjoy it.
I didn't enjoy this story, which is a pity but I couldn't engage with the characters. I felt their behaviour was a little at odds with the issues they were facing. I think the author's intention was to write about real characters facing a terminal illness but it just didn't come together for me in a way that felt authentic. I am not sure I can pin point why. This is just one story that didn't work for me but other people may enjoy it.
September 30, 2012
Utterly amazing story but for me it comes with a warning that needs to be taken very seriously: Tear jerker!!!
Mucho loved it to the max!
Mucho loved it to the max!
June 16, 2015
Praying For Time, Cassandre Dayne
Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews
Genre: LGBTQIA, Erotica
Usually I enjoy M/M romances, there’s lots of tenderness and mostly some great characters and stories but sadly this one didn’t work for me. I really didn’t like Jake at first, and once everything came out I felt sorry for him, sad for all the characters really but just couldn’t get into the way they planned things or the way it played out. Kyle and Russell's actions too just didn’t feel right to me, I just couldn’t imagine people in the throes of such grief acting in that way. I didn’t feel any build up of tension or tenderness, just people throwing tensions and drama around,m jumping to conclusions and then when more of Jake’s secrets came out I was “ what? When did that happen? Who is Tim??” I felt maybe I’s missed an earlier book, where all this had been covered, but I can’t find anything. The ending too – I know it’s fiction but I need stories that are supposed to feel true to at least be grounded in reality. I can’t see that playing out in real life, agencies are far stricter about things like that, and a very new relationship, just after the death of both partners wouldn’t be ideal.
Still, as ever this is just my view, just one person and this will be a perfect read for others. It’d be a dull world if we all wanted the same from our reading.
Stars: two – sadly one that didn’t work for me. ARC supplied by author/publishers
Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews
Genre: LGBTQIA, Erotica
Usually I enjoy M/M romances, there’s lots of tenderness and mostly some great characters and stories but sadly this one didn’t work for me. I really didn’t like Jake at first, and once everything came out I felt sorry for him, sad for all the characters really but just couldn’t get into the way they planned things or the way it played out. Kyle and Russell's actions too just didn’t feel right to me, I just couldn’t imagine people in the throes of such grief acting in that way. I didn’t feel any build up of tension or tenderness, just people throwing tensions and drama around,m jumping to conclusions and then when more of Jake’s secrets came out I was “ what? When did that happen? Who is Tim??” I felt maybe I’s missed an earlier book, where all this had been covered, but I can’t find anything. The ending too – I know it’s fiction but I need stories that are supposed to feel true to at least be grounded in reality. I can’t see that playing out in real life, agencies are far stricter about things like that, and a very new relationship, just after the death of both partners wouldn’t be ideal.
Still, as ever this is just my view, just one person and this will be a perfect read for others. It’d be a dull world if we all wanted the same from our reading.
Stars: two – sadly one that didn’t work for me. ARC supplied by author/publishers
July 16, 2015
This is a sad story that sometimes, unfortunately, happens this way in real life. The idea of people purposely trying to distance themselves in a time of need is not a happy one but it happens.
I would have liked more development of the 'happy relationship times' of Jake and Russell whether as set up or told in flashback. They seemed rather unhappy and disconnected in their relationship (all work and no play) and this made a lot of their actions towards one another seem desperate. I also would have appreciated more development in Kyle and his relationships. It seemed like the author was trying to maintain a bit of mystery throughout the book and I thought this distracted from telling the story of love in a difficult situation.
All in all, these are minor concerns when viewed- compared to the importance of the subject matter. Anyone in relationships really need to 1) appreciate and savor their relationships while they have them; and 2) as much as possible: be prepared for, and discuss with their partner ahead of time, how to handle tragic circumstances beyond their control. We enter relationships hopeful and with passion and try to avoid the inevitable- that they don't last forever.
I look forward to reading Dayne's next book and was happy to have a chance to read this one through NetGalley as a complimentary reading copy.
I would have liked more development of the 'happy relationship times' of Jake and Russell whether as set up or told in flashback. They seemed rather unhappy and disconnected in their relationship (all work and no play) and this made a lot of their actions towards one another seem desperate. I also would have appreciated more development in Kyle and his relationships. It seemed like the author was trying to maintain a bit of mystery throughout the book and I thought this distracted from telling the story of love in a difficult situation.
All in all, these are minor concerns when viewed- compared to the importance of the subject matter. Anyone in relationships really need to 1) appreciate and savor their relationships while they have them; and 2) as much as possible: be prepared for, and discuss with their partner ahead of time, how to handle tragic circumstances beyond their control. We enter relationships hopeful and with passion and try to avoid the inevitable- that they don't last forever.
I look forward to reading Dayne's next book and was happy to have a chance to read this one through NetGalley as a complimentary reading copy.
August 12, 2015
The third time is the charm, right? Well, not really in this case. But out of the three books I have read by Cassandre Dayne, I liked this one the most (no strange 'sound sentences' like in the other two btw).
As you can read in the description this book deals with one dying partner and how to pick up the pieces. There are books out there like that, but they mostly start after said partner had died. This one starts before. I liked how we got to see how both men (tried) to deal with it.
I didn't like how confused I was while reading. Some serious editing has to be done, because there were a lot of mistakes like false names. Too much shivering and shuddering, fisting one's mouth (and not just done by one person... I don't know anybody who does that but here, everyone's doing it, it seems)... and the word disease was used too often. Just call it by its name.
I got the copy for free in exchange for a honest review. Thank you.
As you can read in the description this book deals with one dying partner and how to pick up the pieces. There are books out there like that, but they mostly start after said partner had died. This one starts before. I liked how we got to see how both men (tried) to deal with it.
I didn't like how confused I was while reading. Some serious editing has to be done, because there were a lot of mistakes like false names. Too much shivering and shuddering, fisting one's mouth (and not just done by one person... I don't know anybody who does that but here, everyone's doing it, it seems)... and the word disease was used too often. Just call it by its name.
I got the copy for free in exchange for a honest review. Thank you.
February 17, 2016
This was an okay read for me. Something about the story didn't work for me. I liked each character individually but not to much together. This is a sad story that does have some happy times. If the book would have been just a little longer maybe I could have gotten to know the characters a little better.
June 13, 2015
Very good story. Very heart warming and so sad in so many spots. I enjoyed this story and the characters caught me heart and the feelings were so many, Glad I got to review it
March 14, 2016
A wonderful story, I laughed, and cried. The characters were great, I feel in love with them. 4 stars.
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