Uneven

Hooked #2

by Charity Parkerson

Holden wants stability. Sam wants the world. They both crave each other.

Since the day Holden walked into the gym where Sam works, Sam has been infatuated. For some reason he can’t explain, when Holden’s around, Sam can’t stop talking. No one else in the world knows as much about him. The only thing he’s kept to himself is his hunger for Holden’s attention. That is, until the day Sam catches Holden watching him with the same longing.

Holden loves the sound of Sam’s voice. He can’t get enough of the up-and-coming strongman competitor’s time. There’s nothing platonic, sane, or calm about the way Sam makes him burn. That’s exactly why Holden has kept his feelings to himself. Holden has seen what having a passionate heart does to people, and he wants no part of it.

Holden’s reluctance is only one obstacle standing in Sam’s way. There’s another problem waiting in the shadows and undermining Sam’s every attempt at winning Holden’s heart. Can they find their way to middle ground or are they doomed to always be uneven?

Genres: M M Romance, Contemporary, Sports, Romance, Novels, Friends To Lovers, Contemporary Romance

186 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 6, 2016

About the author

Charity Parkerson is an award winning and multi-published author with several companies. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters.

*Eight-time winner of Readers' Favorite Awards
*2014 Golden Ankh nominee
*2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner
*2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner
*2012 ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance
*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath

**Connect with her online:
Website: charityparkerson.com
Facebook: facebook.com/authorCharityParkerson
facebook.com/TheMenofSin
Twitter: twitter.com/CharityParkerso

Reviews

[Vfields Don't touch my happy! · Rating 3 out of 5]

These characters are those totally manly men. Not a poofter in the bunch. They crush hard, they love with all their hearts, they don’t waste time, they don’t over share and they want what they want. It was longer than the first installment but it felt oddly short. It’s fine if you’re not looking for something deep and meaningful this could hit the spot.

[Livia Rabelo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too short, very little to work with on every aspect.

[Amber Fueston · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is everything that book 1 should have been! It's a tad on the mushy side since Holden and Sam are both such sweet guys but the sexiness of them together keeps it from being too sugary. It is very refreshing to get a m/m book where there is no shame or am I or am I not gay and all that crap. I love some of those books too, but not every gay man is full of angst about their sexual orientation.

[Jenn C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice continuation/concurrent storey to go with Undone. Sam and Holden are great together. Little bit of angst but mostly just a nice short sexy tale. Looking forward to the next and would like to see more of both Sam and Holden and Chance and Jaxon.

[Mary Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uneven is book two in the Hooked Series by Charity Parkerson and even better than the first. Sam is a strongman competitor and Holden’s a lawyer. I really enjoyed the contrast between these two characters, one a rough and ready he-man, and the other a buttoned up professional. Sam, the tough guy he is, has such a soft side and can’t seem to fight his attraction to Holden, while Holden does his best to remain aloof. But Holden is far from unaffected by Sam’s charms. Unfortunately, Holden’s past keeps him fighting Sam at every turn. Other people in their lives also keep throwing obstacles in their path, but I really liked Sam and his determination. This book is more in depth than the first book, Undone, and more characters from Smith Brother’s gym are introduced. Uneven could be read as a standalone, but I can’t wait to read more of this series in the next book, Unknown. I really enjoyed this story and highly recommend it, especially for M/M romance fans.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great start to the series. Can't wait for the next.

[Elaine Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the story very catch if you like m/m books

[Angela Goodrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this pairing. Holden was nothing like I expected and while outwardly the two shouldn't work, they complemented each other wonderfully.

[Nic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice

Sam was awesome so was Holden. But darn it why won't people just talk things out? Life would be so easy less time loss. Cute story.

[Kelly Spadi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was ok

I thought it was ok but holden let Sam get away with to much. Sex was just ok. My opinion.

[Misneach]

Dnf @ 15%

I tried, I tried.

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh. I didn’t really get the appeal of Holden, and why Sam wants him so badly.

Bought as part of audible escape package.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A burly man and a smart lawyer, eyes meet and hearts zing, that is until a spoilt brat gets in the way. A lovely novella length tale with interesting characters and a rampant mixture of emotions.

[Neisha † The Poet † · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Billy J Stratton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving this series.

These are shorter books but I love them so much. These guys always have a little co flu t to get through but you know it will be great at the end. Holden and Sam are perfect for each other. I hope we find out in more books to come if Sam does win the world's.

[Char Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Likey this book!

Really good book! I'm loving this series! I fell in love with Sam and Holden from the previous book. I was happy to see them get their own story. Can't wait to for the next book!

[joani · Rating 4 out of 5]

A perfect balance...not uneven at all...

Sweet, sexy and humorous. Sam and Holden have a very pure love. It's filled with innocence and wonder. With the introduction to Holden's mom adds the humor and Xander adds the bite.

[Cadiva · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bit of an improvement

This is an improvement over book one. While it's still short, there's way more actual story and in this one things take place over a much longer period of time so we get the relationship build up and background.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually enjoyed this story more than Undone. I like how Sam and Holden's first kiss didn't end with them in bed. The sex scenes were so hot. That hotel sex scene was so good! I can't wait to read the next book.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved, loved, loved this one!
I am looking forward to read #3

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Kaila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

This was sexy and amazing. I loved the writing and characters. The plot was so much fun to read and the boys are amazing