A World of Dreams

Dreams #2

by Alex C. Clarke

Chris Flanagan has tried to find love so many times, he got tired of trying. On Christmas Eve, he has vowed himself to chastity for a full year. During this time, he’ll do his best to be true to himself and focus on what he really wants from life… But, that is without taking into account the arrival of his mysterious neighbor, Adam.
Adam Patinson looks like a tattooed thug and a biker to boot, who recently moved into the building next door. He’s temptation on legs and everything Chris should despise. And yet…
Will Chris be able to resist the Snake’s call in his Eden’s Garden? Especially when this snake appears to be anything but the macho thug he broadcasts?
Warning: This book contains sexually explicit content and is suited for adult readers only.

Genres: M M Romance, Romance

243 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 7, 2015

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well I have no one to blame but myself. I read the first book in this series and it was a disaster for me. This one unfortunately was no different. The characters speak in the weirdest way to each other. The language and the manner in which the characters interact with each other is unrealistic to say the least. The book is long winded and the manner in which things develop is unrealistic as well. The style makes it difficult to get invested in the characters or the book at all. Just not an enjoyable read at all.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Obwohl Chris sich eigentlich von Männern und Dates fernhalten will; dem exzessiven Party- und Clubleben abgeschworen hat, findet er seinen neuen Nachbarn ziemlich anziehend. Der rauh wirkende Biker Adam hat es ihm angetan. Doch Adam ist gar nicht so tough und unnahbar wie er erst wirkt. Tatsächlich ist er ein Bär mit einem weichen Kern, der als Grundschullehrer/Erzieher arbeitet. Und er liebt seine Arbeit, während Chris mit seiner Tätigkeit nicht so glücklich ist.

Zwischen Chris und Adam entsteht eine zarte Freundschaft, aus der mehr werden könnte. Doch da gibt es plötzlich eine weitere Person in Adams Leben, die dessen Existenz von Grund auf verändern wird. Ein kleiner Junge, der plötzlich alleine auf der Welt ist und Adams Vaterinstinkte weckt. Chads Eltern sind bei einem Unfall gestorben und Adam entscheidet sich spontan die Pflegschaft für den Jungen zu übernehmen. Doch verkraftet das diese zarte, im Enstehen befindliche Beziehung zu Chris?

Der zweite Teil der Dreams Serie von Alex C. Clarke macht einen Zeitsprung und der Leser erlebt Chris mutlos und frustriert. All seine Datings und Partys bedeuten ihm nichts mehr. Und eigentlich will er ein zölibatäres Jahr einlegen. Doch Adam ist eine zu große Versuchung. Adam ist aber nicht so leicht zu haben. Er hat eine höchst traumatische Vergangenheit hinter sich und kann sich nur schwer auf einen Mann einlassen. Doch Chris ist beharrlich und wirklich sehr einfühlsam; geduldig.

Ich muss gestehen, dass mich der zweite Teil der Dreams Serie nicht ganz so fesseln konnte. Zwischendurch gab es ein paar Längen. Jedoch fand ich die Hauptakteure gut beschrieben. Die Autorin ging sehr einfühlsam auf ihre Vergangenheit und ihre damit verbundenen Erlebnisse ein. Denn auch Chris hat Zurückweisung und Hass erfahren, wenn auch keinen körperlichen Schaden erlitten.

Die Geschichte kann auch durch die vielen sympathischen und liebenswürdigen Nebenakteuren punkten. Das nächste Buch wird dann von Paul handeln. Er ist Chris’ Bruder und wurde ebenfalls von den homophoben Eltern verstoßen. Auf seine Geschichte bin ich schon sehr gespannt.

[FairyG · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a great book and have been waiting for the next in series expectantly but was surprised to see such awful reviews when I was doing some housekeeping on my goodreads account.

I read the authors blog and realise I read a second edition which is a different translation of the original French book than the one released in october which got such bad reviews.

I can still tell it is a translated book, but I am interested in languages so it could just be me, it didn't detract from the story for me, if anything it made it feel more romantic.

I just wanted to say it is a great book, lovely story and to give it a try.

[Kittykills]

things I liked: not one thing
things I didn't like:
1. characters... like trying to figure out who's talk in their chapter.
2.flip flop viewpoints...pick one for cods sake.
3. how very boring it was. long winded and several times I had tyo gho back to figure out which perspective I was reading.
DNF sadly I stopped when the little boy is told about his parents.

sooo did finish this book while waiting w my mom to do her stress test this !morning at 5am. it did not improve. paraphrasing this ”when Chris & Adam move in 2gether...they don't move apts. they were moving one building to the next building. wtf????? and did anyone else see the parents death coming so chad could get adopted? another thing when meg is doing the tat tocover the scar just as she was finishing upwe geta big in depth description of aftercare...my ? is why then as it was so ewhy notwhen the first session ended. the brother Paul showing up and his crappy added attitude. nope. removed the one star rating

[Marinieves · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Dreams series by author Alex C. Clarke. 


If you read the first story, that's where we met Chris and the moment he made his resolution of a year of abstinence.  


In this story ,  we meet Adam ... the neighborhood, biker and the guy that is trying to hide behind the tattoos.  


Chris and Adam have different pasts but some similarities between them too. 


Both of them, suffering from rejection from the people who were supposed to protect them. 


Each of them dealing with it in their own ways.  

When a friendship developed by a common goal ... things change and they finally found what they needed from each other.  


The addition of new friends and family is great and completes the story of love and acceptance.  

[CdnBookLover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another well-written story...

This story is also well done: well written and easy to “fall into”. The translation, while somewhat better that the first book in this series (A New Dream), still could use some improvement. There are sentences for your brain to “trip” over so that you have to go back and read it at least once more, but those are rare. I can still “hear” the French in some of the phrasing, but that’s not bad, just a bit unexpected, but it gives the book a little extra flavour. :) I think you will enjoy this as much as I have. Bonne nuit!

[Alex Clarke]

Hey everyone!
Just a few words about A World of Dreams.
If you've read A New Dream and want to know what happens in book 2, you'll want to buy it and read it too. Except you can't find it for now.
Here are the reasons why: my blog post
Sorry for the delay, but you'll find the second edition by the end of January!
Happy reading!

[Rachel]

I liked this 2nd book more than the 1st one. I loved little Chad!! Can't wait for Paul's story.

[Lily · Rating 1 out of 5]

Skimmed through this book. It was as bad as the first one. Both storylines had potential but failed in execution

[Denise Koopman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chris and Adam is awesome. Loved this book as much as the first. Alex Clarke writes some great books.