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En la ciudad del pecado, Las Vegas, vuelan chispas cuando Cupido apunta con sus flechas a dos mortales: Randy Jones, un hombre corriente que está pasando unas vacaciones pagadas por la compañía donde trabaja, mira a Garrett a los ojos cuando este está jugando en la mesa de dados y, de repente, el tiempo se detiene. Echando a un lado todas sus creencias, Randy mantiene un tórrido romance de dos noches con Garrett, y después sale huyendo, muerto de miedo al darse cuenta de que se ha enamorado.
El cínico multimillonario Garrett Shiffler tiene todo lo que el dinero puede comprar, y la mayoría de sus citas no ven más allá de eso. La vida le enseñó que la inocencia y el amor son un simple producto de la imaginación de la gente. Pero cuando Randy desaparece, despertando en Garrett sentimientos que jamás creyó conocer, este emprende la batalla más importante de su vida para conseguir ganarse el amor de Randy, pero esta vez tendrá que luchar usando su corazón y no su dinero.
Mientras tanto, Cupido se pregunta qué fue lo que pasó. Sus flechas nunca fallan, a menos que las Moiras interfirieran. Si Garrett quiere ganarse a Randy nuevamente, tendrá que hacerlo por su cuenta, ya que las Moiras tienen otros planes para Cupido.
En la ciudad del pecado, Las Vegas, vuelan chispas cuando Cupido apunta con sus flechas a dos mortales: Randy Jones, un hombre corriente que está pasando unas vacaciones pagadas por la compañía donde trabaja, mira a Garrett a los ojos cuando este está jugando en la mesa de dados y, de repente, el tiempo se detiene. Echando a un lado todas sus creencias, Randy mantiene un tórrido romance de dos noches con Garrett, y después sale huyendo, muerto de miedo al darse cuenta de que se ha enamorado.
El cínico multimillonario Garrett Shiffler tiene todo lo que el dinero puede comprar, y la mayoría de sus citas no ven más allá de eso. La vida le enseñó que la inocencia y el amor son un simple producto de la imaginación de la gente. Pero cuando Randy desaparece, despertando en Garrett sentimientos que jamás creyó conocer, este emprende la batalla más importante de su vida para conseguir ganarse el amor de Randy, pero esta vez tendrá que luchar usando su corazón y no su dinero.
Mientras tanto, Cupido se pregunta qué fue lo que pasó. Sus flechas nunca fallan, a menos que las Moiras interfirieran. Si Garrett quiere ganarse a Randy nuevamente, tendrá que hacerlo por su cuenta, ya que las Moiras tienen otros planes para Cupido.
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M.A. Church
61 books678 followers M.A. Church is a true Southern belle who spent many years in the elementary education sector. Now she spends her days lost in fantasy worlds, arguing with hardheaded aliens on far-off planets, herding her numerous shifters, or trying to tempt her country boys away from their fishing poles. It’s a full time job, but hey, someone’s gotta do it!
When not writing, she’s on the back porch tending to the demanding wildlife around the pond in the backyard. The ducks are very outspoken. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two grown children.
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When not writing, she’s on the back porch tending to the demanding wildlife around the pond in the backyard. The ducks are very outspoken. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two grown children.
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September 22, 2015
Sugar and spice and everything nice. Ohhh, and instalove, orgasms followed by more sugar. It’s so sappy sweet that I wish I would have read this for a Valentines treat!
It’s a second-hand twist apparently, but I’m not familiar with the original. Although it was perhaps excessively sweet, I was hooked and couldn’t put it down.
Shhh, don’t tell my boss, but I actually hid in the storage room to finish the last chapter when my lunch hour left me hanging on the eager thread of almost finished. That’s got to say something, right?
Garrett is the pinnacle of a high roller. He oozes power, wealth and sex. And, he always gets what he wants. Yet, he has gotten bored with always getting what he wants. One fated evening Randy wanders past him and his luck flips a one-eighty. Garrett is horrified to realize that it wasn’t only his luck that changed, but life as he knows it.
Randy is a simple man with simple expectations living a simple life. He is out of town on business in the city of Sins when his uncomplicated life becomes very complicated. He is swept off his feet by a devil that lives in a world where money can buy anything. When he tells this perfect man that his heart is not for sale he rattles them both. Garrett is flabbergasted that he dare refuse him anything and Randy is stunned that he was in fact considering giving him his heart.
They both attempt to stop the landslide of love, but sometimes you have to just brace yourself and take the fall.
I enjoyed the writing, I liked the guys and I loved the older brothers! The woo-ing was so romantic I couldn’t stop smiling. A fun, sappy bit of fluff that left me with a happy heart. Even though I enjoyed this swift love affair, I’m not overly compelled to race out and move on in the series, but I may give it a go at a later date. I mean, more Cupid…who doesn’t love Cupid? And if you don’t, I dare you to admit it!
*3.5 sugary-sweet-shooting stars*
It’s a second-hand twist apparently, but I’m not familiar with the original. Although it was perhaps excessively sweet, I was hooked and couldn’t put it down.
Shhh, don’t tell my boss, but I actually hid in the storage room to finish the last chapter when my lunch hour left me hanging on the eager thread of almost finished. That’s got to say something, right?
Garrett is the pinnacle of a high roller. He oozes power, wealth and sex. And, he always gets what he wants. Yet, he has gotten bored with always getting what he wants. One fated evening Randy wanders past him and his luck flips a one-eighty. Garrett is horrified to realize that it wasn’t only his luck that changed, but life as he knows it.
Randy is a simple man with simple expectations living a simple life. He is out of town on business in the city of Sins when his uncomplicated life becomes very complicated. He is swept off his feet by a devil that lives in a world where money can buy anything. When he tells this perfect man that his heart is not for sale he rattles them both. Garrett is flabbergasted that he dare refuse him anything and Randy is stunned that he was in fact considering giving him his heart.
They both attempt to stop the landslide of love, but sometimes you have to just brace yourself and take the fall.
I enjoyed the writing, I liked the guys and I loved the older brothers! The woo-ing was so romantic I couldn’t stop smiling. A fun, sappy bit of fluff that left me with a happy heart. Even though I enjoyed this swift love affair, I’m not overly compelled to race out and move on in the series, but I may give it a go at a later date. I mean, more Cupid…who doesn’t love Cupid? And if you don’t, I dare you to admit it!
*3.5 sugary-sweet-shooting stars*
September 12, 2014
This feels like the plot of old Harlequin stories I read years ago.
Let's see if the plot is familiar:
A very rich and gorgeous sophisticated man, who is known as "asshole" or "bastard" for being cold and calculated. A mousy and honest youngerwoman man, who refuses to take his money, who is different that any other dates this rich man knows. They have lovely dates and fabulous nights, and well, they fall in love (within three days). But the woman man is scared about her his feeling to this man, so she he runs away, back home. It's up to the gorgeous man to get the love of his life back.
.... in the Harlequin book, it will probably be expanded with the woman is pregnant, and they meet a couple years later when the gorgeous rich man realizes that the woman has his kid.
*sigh*
I'm sure there are other readers who love this more than I. But personally, I just feel bored with it.
Let's see if the plot is familiar:
A very rich and gorgeous sophisticated man, who is known as "asshole" or "bastard" for being cold and calculated. A mousy and honest younger
.... in the Harlequin book, it will probably be expanded with the woman is pregnant, and they meet a couple years later when the gorgeous rich man realizes that the woman has his kid.
*sigh*
I'm sure there are other readers who love this more than I. But personally, I just feel bored with it.
October 26, 2019
This was short cute prelude to the series. The characters were mostly likable. Told from multiple POV there was plenty of steam and a bit of angst. This was a bit too insta love for me to really enjoy it. But I liked the twist in the end. I am very curious to read the next full length novel about Cupid.
July 29, 2012
Ami's review is spot on.
If you want one rich, arrogant but deep down mushy teddy bear alpha and his sweet, waterfall prone, uninterested in money or gifts, innocent love interest this is the one for you!
It's a light read and "Randy" could easily be replaces by "Rachel" and you would have the exact same story!
August 17, 2013
How can a simple young man and a cynical billionaire find anything to build a lasting relationship on? M.A. Church addresses that question in Priceless, a modern gay romance between Randy Jones and Garrett Shiffler.
Randy meets billionaire, Garrett during a vacation trip to Las Vegas. The attraction between the two is immediate and sizzling hot. Garrett and Randy spend a hot weekend under the sheets in an interlude that's only supposed to be sex, hot sex and nothing else.
Despite the brevity of their days together, Church spends time revealing each man's character to the other. I liked that Randy and Garrett spent time talking to each other. I also liked that Garrett's wealth didn't intimidate Randy, but he held his own in the face of some wild enticements.
Church paints some interesting scenes between Randy and Garrett, as well as between them and their family members and friends. The angst that these characters feel when they blunder is genuine, as is the joy in happier moments. Once Garrett determines that his heart is set on Randy, Church uses some creative moves to resolve the plot. Some elements are confusing, such as the introduction of Cupid. The addition of Cupid and his arrows does not add a great deal to the story. It might be an interesting aside, but Priceless is a fine story without it. Is Garrett going to earn the trust and love of Randy? That's the real tale of Priceless-- a romance worth reading to find out.
Reviewed by Creative Ink Romance Reviews
Randy meets billionaire, Garrett during a vacation trip to Las Vegas. The attraction between the two is immediate and sizzling hot. Garrett and Randy spend a hot weekend under the sheets in an interlude that's only supposed to be sex, hot sex and nothing else.
Despite the brevity of their days together, Church spends time revealing each man's character to the other. I liked that Randy and Garrett spent time talking to each other. I also liked that Garrett's wealth didn't intimidate Randy, but he held his own in the face of some wild enticements.
Church paints some interesting scenes between Randy and Garrett, as well as between them and their family members and friends. The angst that these characters feel when they blunder is genuine, as is the joy in happier moments. Once Garrett determines that his heart is set on Randy, Church uses some creative moves to resolve the plot. Some elements are confusing, such as the introduction of Cupid. The addition of Cupid and his arrows does not add a great deal to the story. It might be an interesting aside, but Priceless is a fine story without it. Is Garrett going to earn the trust and love of Randy? That's the real tale of Priceless-- a romance worth reading to find out.
Reviewed by Creative Ink Romance Reviews
June 12, 2017
I remember reading this on Literotica a million years ago so I was very excited to read it again as a novel. I was not disappointed! It was all fluff and sex and romance and fun! I see a sequel has been written with two new characters, so I'm all psyched up again. I actually read this book the day it came out last summer and I plan to re-read it before the sequel, Perfect, comes out.
Highly recommended as a fluff piece!
Highly recommended as a fluff piece!
December 21, 2014
What Ami said.
As for my input:
I had to read this for a challenge. Sure enough, challenge it was.
Sex and tears. And I am not a fan of either. 0.5 stars.
As for my input:
I had to read this for a challenge. Sure enough, challenge it was.
Sex and tears. And I am not a fan of either. 0.5 stars.
December 13, 2015
Qui la mia recensione in anteprima:
http://mmedintorni.blogspot.it/2015/1...
http://mmedintorni.blogspot.it/2015/1...
June 8, 2018
✔ Letto! Molto bello e veloce.
Avevo immaginato chissà cosa per via della trama. Ma è stato più semplice di quello che speravo, ma non per questo meno bello.
Per me è Per me è ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
Avevo immaginato chissà cosa per via della trama. Ma è stato più semplice di quello che speravo, ma non per questo meno bello.
Per me è Per me è ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
January 20, 2013
There’s an expression that goes what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But Randy is only there to do a job, so that doesn’t really apply to him. He has no intentions on meeting anyone or doing anything he’ll live to regret. Of course, a little gambling doesn’t hurt, right? It is Las Vegas. So he goes to the casino of the hotel he’s staying at. While standing near the craps table, he spots a gorgeous stranger on the other side, and when their eyes meet, sparks fly…
Randy can’t believe it when the stranger beckons to him to join him. Who me? Yeah him. So he joins the good-looking man, and stands by his side as he proceeds to play, winning a lot of money in the process. Randy’s grumbling stomach betrays other needs so the man suggests they get some food. Together, of course. But then he makes his first mistake, offering Randy an orange chip, one worth $1000. Randy doesn’t want it, especially from someone he doesn’t even know but doesn’t know how to say so, especially after Garrett introduces himself and pours on the charm—what’s a guy to do?
Garrett proceeds to show Randy a hell of a time over the next couple of very intense days they spend together, neither one aware that they are being observed by the god of Love himself. The two men are very attracted to one another. Could this be love? Neither one’s willing to admit it, but the thought’s sure there. But there are also issues between them. Randy doesn’t like the way Garrett throws his money around, like it should make a difference. Maybe it’s what Garrett’s used to, but not him. Instead of being the great equalizer, could this end up being the great separator, the dividing factor?
Can they break down the barriers between them and get down to what really matters—love? First, they have to learn to communicate properly.
Priceless is the first book in M.A. Church’s The Gods series. Why the gods, you ask? It’s about men, not gods. Well, you see, there’s this cute little fellow known as Cupid that’s involved, but you’ll see more of him later. Just know he’s there, and he’s got a finger in everything that happens. Or so he’d like to believe. And he’s a very important player in the scheme of things.
Priceless is a romantic tale of strangers who meet and fall in love with just one glance. Instant chemistry. But is it love or lust? That’s the crux of the matter. Being attracted to someone by just one look is common, but so is finding out it was just a physical thing. Everyone puts their best foot forward in making first impressions. It’s the aftermath that counts.
Church gives us the glamor and glitz of Vegas, but then it all boils down to the two men and who they really are, and what each wants from the other. Her book is sweet, romantic, heated ,and sensual, and a great read. I liked both men: the earthy, shy and sweet Randy, as well as the controlling yet not as secure as he’d like you to believe Garrett. I’m a sucker for HEA’s.
As I said, this is the first in the series, with Perfect coming out soon. The books don’t need to be read in order. But it also puts things more in perspective if you do. I’ve actually already read Perfect, just not written the review. Yet. I’m really looking forward to the third book in the series, Pure.
Randy can’t believe it when the stranger beckons to him to join him. Who me? Yeah him. So he joins the good-looking man, and stands by his side as he proceeds to play, winning a lot of money in the process. Randy’s grumbling stomach betrays other needs so the man suggests they get some food. Together, of course. But then he makes his first mistake, offering Randy an orange chip, one worth $1000. Randy doesn’t want it, especially from someone he doesn’t even know but doesn’t know how to say so, especially after Garrett introduces himself and pours on the charm—what’s a guy to do?
Garrett proceeds to show Randy a hell of a time over the next couple of very intense days they spend together, neither one aware that they are being observed by the god of Love himself. The two men are very attracted to one another. Could this be love? Neither one’s willing to admit it, but the thought’s sure there. But there are also issues between them. Randy doesn’t like the way Garrett throws his money around, like it should make a difference. Maybe it’s what Garrett’s used to, but not him. Instead of being the great equalizer, could this end up being the great separator, the dividing factor?
Can they break down the barriers between them and get down to what really matters—love? First, they have to learn to communicate properly.
Priceless is the first book in M.A. Church’s The Gods series. Why the gods, you ask? It’s about men, not gods. Well, you see, there’s this cute little fellow known as Cupid that’s involved, but you’ll see more of him later. Just know he’s there, and he’s got a finger in everything that happens. Or so he’d like to believe. And he’s a very important player in the scheme of things.
Priceless is a romantic tale of strangers who meet and fall in love with just one glance. Instant chemistry. But is it love or lust? That’s the crux of the matter. Being attracted to someone by just one look is common, but so is finding out it was just a physical thing. Everyone puts their best foot forward in making first impressions. It’s the aftermath that counts.
Church gives us the glamor and glitz of Vegas, but then it all boils down to the two men and who they really are, and what each wants from the other. Her book is sweet, romantic, heated ,and sensual, and a great read. I liked both men: the earthy, shy and sweet Randy, as well as the controlling yet not as secure as he’d like you to believe Garrett. I’m a sucker for HEA’s.
As I said, this is the first in the series, with Perfect coming out soon. The books don’t need to be read in order. But it also puts things more in perspective if you do. I’ve actually already read Perfect, just not written the review. Yet. I’m really looking forward to the third book in the series, Pure.
August 2, 2012
3 Hearts
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Garrett is a cynical rich man who is used to men throwing themselves at him. When his eyes meet those of Randy across the craps table, he sees something in them that intrigue him and decides he wants to meet him. Randy is shocked when the hunky, gorgeous, obviously wealthy man across from him indicates he wants to meet him. But, decides to take a chance. Both men fall in love, but Randy knows that Garrett is way out of his league and flees. Thankfully, Garrett knows that a man like Randy only comes along once in a lifetime.
This is a very sweet romantic, love at first sight story. Randy is just your normal everyday man; wealth doesn’t impress him and you can’t buy his love. When he meets Garrett he is impressed with the man and not the trappings, but as his time to leave comes he realizes that he has fallen in love and panics. Garrett is wary of men, although he wants to believe that Randy is different, he can’t help but doubt him at times. But the truth smacks him in the face and he accepts that Randy is the man for him. But, Randy flees and Garrett has to make Randy realizes that he truly wants him, but without flaunting his wealth.
*Sigh* both Garrett and Randy are great characters and theirs is a true love story that has Cupid hoping to help them on their way. Garrett is the arrogant, jaded, rich man and Randy, your down to Earth, every day guy, but they click in such a way that money and social standing doesn’t matter. They have passionate sex and they have sweet love-making. They are wonderful together, but Randy makes Garrett work for his belief in him by a courtship of sweet, thoughtful gifts.
A very sweet romance that has a bit of a Harlequin/Mills & Boon feel to it. I will recommend this to those who want a true love story romance, with Cupid in the background and a man proving his complete love without throwing his money about and a happy ending.
First published at MM Good Book Reviews
http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.co...
Garrett is a cynical rich man who is used to men throwing themselves at him. When his eyes meet those of Randy across the craps table, he sees something in them that intrigue him and decides he wants to meet him. Randy is shocked when the hunky, gorgeous, obviously wealthy man across from him indicates he wants to meet him. But, decides to take a chance. Both men fall in love, but Randy knows that Garrett is way out of his league and flees. Thankfully, Garrett knows that a man like Randy only comes along once in a lifetime.
This is a very sweet romantic, love at first sight story. Randy is just your normal everyday man; wealth doesn’t impress him and you can’t buy his love. When he meets Garrett he is impressed with the man and not the trappings, but as his time to leave comes he realizes that he has fallen in love and panics. Garrett is wary of men, although he wants to believe that Randy is different, he can’t help but doubt him at times. But the truth smacks him in the face and he accepts that Randy is the man for him. But, Randy flees and Garrett has to make Randy realizes that he truly wants him, but without flaunting his wealth.
*Sigh* both Garrett and Randy are great characters and theirs is a true love story that has Cupid hoping to help them on their way. Garrett is the arrogant, jaded, rich man and Randy, your down to Earth, every day guy, but they click in such a way that money and social standing doesn’t matter. They have passionate sex and they have sweet love-making. They are wonderful together, but Randy makes Garrett work for his belief in him by a courtship of sweet, thoughtful gifts.
A very sweet romance that has a bit of a Harlequin/Mills & Boon feel to it. I will recommend this to those who want a true love story romance, with Cupid in the background and a man proving his complete love without throwing his money about and a happy ending.
December 13, 2015
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3,5 - Ammetto che dalla sinossi mi aspettavo molto di più.
Alla fine si scomoda addirittura Cupido e le altre divinità dell'Olimpo per poi raccontare la solita storia: amore a prima vista/sesso infuocato/sei l'uomo della mia vita (dopo due giorni due).
Peraltro la parte dedicata al "sesso selvaggio" è pure interessante e ben scritta, non volgare e con il giusto tocco di pepe (ecco spiegate le tre stelline e mezza).
Ma poi - dopo varie pagine di descrizione di Garret superbastardo, altero, nervi d'acciaio, ecc. che me lo avevano reso particolarmente caro - arriva un deragliamento mieloso e inusitato: alla coppia di lussuriosi a Las Vegas si sostituisce ilsolito struggimento a distanza e uno scontato siparietto mi ama/non mi ama.
Ora, il "ditelo coi fiori" può essere anche romantico, ma ci vuole un po' di equilibrio.
E poi con questa trovata dei bigliettini sembrava tanto da trasmissione televisiva ("Dottor Stranamore" o giù di lì: ho avuto un forte deja-vù).
Insomma, del mio splendido protagonista Garret più nessuna traccia: miliardario severo coi nervi d'acciaio, dove sei finito?
3,5 - Ammetto che dalla sinossi mi aspettavo molto di più.
Alla fine si scomoda addirittura Cupido e le altre divinità dell'Olimpo per poi raccontare la solita storia: amore a prima vista/sesso infuocato/sei l'uomo della mia vita (dopo due giorni due).
Peraltro la parte dedicata al "sesso selvaggio" è pure interessante e ben scritta, non volgare e con il giusto tocco di pepe (ecco spiegate le tre stelline e mezza).
Ma poi - dopo varie pagine di descrizione di Garret superbastardo, altero, nervi d'acciaio, ecc. che me lo avevano reso particolarmente caro - arriva un deragliamento mieloso e inusitato: alla coppia di lussuriosi a Las Vegas si sostituisce ilsolito struggimento a distanza e uno scontato siparietto mi ama/non mi ama.
Ora, il "ditelo coi fiori" può essere anche romantico, ma ci vuole un po' di equilibrio.
E poi con questa trovata dei bigliettini sembrava tanto da trasmissione televisiva ("Dottor Stranamore" o giù di lì: ho avuto un forte deja-vù).
Insomma, del mio splendido protagonista Garret più nessuna traccia: miliardario severo coi nervi d'acciaio, dove sei finito?
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December 19, 2015
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Questo romanzo mi ha ricordato un pò la storia di Cenerentola (con qualche aggiustamento ovviamente!): il protagonista è un ragazzo goffo e con scarsa fiducia in se stesso e nel suo aspetto, mentre il principe è un uomo straricco, cinico e arrogante, abituato ad avere tutto ciò che vuole.
Randy e Garrett incrociano il loro sguardo sopra un tavolo da gioco a Las Vegas e l'attrazione scocca immediata, ma Randy non può credere che un uomo come il bel miliardario sia interessato proprio a lui e Garrett non riesce a fidarsi della spontaneià e naturalezza del giovane. Assieme, però, fanno scintille e in poco tempo ciò che era iniziato come una relazione puramente fisica diventa molto più forte e fondamentale per entrambi. Poi Randy va nel panico... Ho trovato dolcissimo e molto romantico il comportamento di Garrett per conquistare e rassicurare il giovane di cui, anche lui suo malgrado, si è innamorato.
L'elemento fantasy è appena accennato ma sospetto che avrà molto più spazio nei prossimi capitoli della serie.
Questo romanzo mi ha ricordato un pò la storia di Cenerentola (con qualche aggiustamento ovviamente!): il protagonista è un ragazzo goffo e con scarsa fiducia in se stesso e nel suo aspetto, mentre il principe è un uomo straricco, cinico e arrogante, abituato ad avere tutto ciò che vuole.
Randy e Garrett incrociano il loro sguardo sopra un tavolo da gioco a Las Vegas e l'attrazione scocca immediata, ma Randy non può credere che un uomo come il bel miliardario sia interessato proprio a lui e Garrett non riesce a fidarsi della spontaneià e naturalezza del giovane. Assieme, però, fanno scintille e in poco tempo ciò che era iniziato come una relazione puramente fisica diventa molto più forte e fondamentale per entrambi. Poi Randy va nel panico... Ho trovato dolcissimo e molto romantico il comportamento di Garrett per conquistare e rassicurare il giovane di cui, anche lui suo malgrado, si è innamorato.
L'elemento fantasy è appena accennato ma sospetto che avrà molto più spazio nei prossimi capitoli della serie.
April 29, 2014
It's a sappy romance
A very sappy love story
Very very veeeeeeeeery sappy love story.
I was in the mood for romance, so I like it. I wish there were less sex scenes and more about the characters knowing each other... But it's my personal taste... Lately I'm not in the mood for many and long sex scenes in books.
A very sappy love story
Very very veeeeeeeeery sappy love story.
I was in the mood for romance, so I like it. I wish there were less sex scenes and more about the characters knowing each other... But it's my personal taste... Lately I'm not in the mood for many and long sex scenes in books.
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December 16, 2015
3 1/2 prometteva bene poi si è perso. ..quella lontananza che doveva essere di qualche giorno ed è diventata di oltre un mese non ha senso
December 19, 2018
So Cupid attempts to hook these two up but his arrows don't hit their mark, but they didn't need to. Once Randy & Garrett laid eyes on each other, there was no denying the sparks. I loved that Randy wasn't intimidated by Garrett's wealth. Garrett can't believe that anyone would want him for him & not for his wealth. After a hot weekend together, Randy runs and Garrett has to show him that Randy is the one for him. He does it in cute sweet ways, I loved the secret admirer ways, making Randy know that Garrett really wanted him.
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June 22, 2020
Il s’agit d’une relecture, j’ignore pourquoi il n’était pas dans mes lus (j’ai eu un doute jusqu’à la fin, dont je me souviens bien).
Tout d’abord la traduction est excellente, ce qui mérite d’être noté.
Ensuite il s’agit d’un novella, donc tout va très vite. C’est mignon et sexy. Le côté fantastique est négligeable, ça reste une romance très simple, mais ça fonctionne pour moi.
J’ai bien aimé les deux personnages, même Garrett.
Une bonne lecture.
Tout d’abord la traduction est excellente, ce qui mérite d’être noté.
Ensuite il s’agit d’un novella, donc tout va très vite. C’est mignon et sexy. Le côté fantastique est négligeable, ça reste une romance très simple, mais ça fonctionne pour moi.
J’ai bien aimé les deux personnages, même Garrett.
Une bonne lecture.
March 20, 2018
Maybe this just wasn't for me.
I didn't feel like I got to know either character very well. I didn't understand why they were so attached to each other.
And the over-the-top "romantic gesture" just seemed silly to me.
I didn't feel like I got to know either character very well. I didn't understand why they were so attached to each other.
And the over-the-top "romantic gesture" just seemed silly to me.
September 26, 2023
Cute, Sweet Insta-Love, HEA romance between a billionaire and a "regular" guy. Garrett sees Randy in Vegas and they have a whirlwind weekend before Randy gets scared and leaves. Garrett eventually tracks Randy down and woos him.
I really like this short story.
I really like this short story.
March 31, 2018
Sehr kurz, aber süß. Amor spielt mal wieder den Kuppler <3
April 27, 2018
Not a fan of insta-love stories. The whole thing was kinda unreal ad hard to connect with the characters
May 17, 2018
c est court mais bon, d'accord un peu cliché, mais cela fait du bien un peu de légèreté et puis si Cupidon s'en mêle, que pouvons nous dire ??
January 2, 2016
Voto: 3,5 stelline.
Se Cupido – il dio dell’Amore – ci mette lo zampino, scoccando le sue fantomatiche frecce dorate, dovremmo aspettarci una storia romantica con i fiocchi e controfiocchi, dove tutto fili liscio e il ‘vissero per sempre felici e contenti’ è d’obbligo. Ma… siamo proprio sicuri che sia così?
Forse invece è il Destino a metterci le grinfie, scalzando persino il volere del giovane dio, quando Randal Jones e Garrett Shiffler incrociano i rispettivi sguardi e rimangono colpiti da un improvviso colpo di fulmine che li arrostisce per benino.
Un celebre motto, citato anche nel libro, dice: “Quel che succede a Las Vegas resta a Las Vegas”. La capitale del divertimento, dell’eccesso e della trasgressione non è l’ideale per fare progetti a lungo termine e Randy e Garrett sono consapevoli di appartenere a due mondi completamente diversi quando, al tavolo da gioco, restano incantati l’uno dall’altro e decidono di trascorrere due giorni insieme, prima della partenza di Randy.
È una questione puramente fisica, un’elettricità che li fa vibrare di desiderio, una frenesia a cui i due uomini cedono molto presto.
Suo malgrado, però, Garrett rimane davvero intrigato da Randal, che non si dimostra attratto dai suoi soldi, come invece gli insegna l’esperienza, ma da lui come persona.
Il giovane non è un avventuriero e, anzi, mette bene in chiaro che non vuole privilegi costosi né mercanteggiare il loro stare assieme come se fosse una prostituta. Non ha paura di essere sincero né di controbattere contro quell’uomo troppo arrogante e sicuro di sé. La sua semplicità e l’onestà senza fronzoli fanno breccia nel cuore indurito e cinico del milionario che, però, forse lo capisce troppo tardi.
Dopo due giorni indimenticabili, Randal fugge via da lui, dall’albergo e da Las Vegas, perché teme di sentirsi deridere, crede di essere l’unico caduto vittima di un amore impossibile e non vuole che il suo cuore spezzato sia calpestato dall’uomo il cui fascino l’ha stregato. Quello che Randy non sa è che ha portato via con sé anche il cuore di Garrett.
Garrett, che è sconvolto da questa fuga e dai neonati sentimenti che non sapeva di poter provare, ha tutta l’intenzione di ritrovare il giovane e di riconquistarlo, anche se conosce solo il suo nome e niente più.
Cupido non può aiutarlo e neppure il suo denaro. Quindi Garrett deve inventarsi qualcos’altro per farlo capitolare e… chissà se ci riuscirà?
La trama rientra nel genere della commedia romantica, con tanti spunti davvero dolcissimi e una carrellata di momenti molto hot, che sapranno scaldare gli animi in queste fredde notti invernali.
La parte fantasy, a onor del vero, è solo marginale. Il ruolo di Cupido e delle Moire (che forse sono più conosciute come le Tre Parche – tessitrici che fabbricano, filano e recidono il filo del destino di ogni uomo) è così marginale da renderla sicuramente una lettura adatta anche a chi non ama il genere soprannaturale.
Lo stile è piacevole e la trama è carina, forse un po’ scontata – a partire dal colpo di fulmine, per poi sfiorare altri cliché. Non ci sono grandi drammi esistenziali né adrenalinici colpi di scena, ma rimane una lettura gradevole e leggera, che può coccolarci e regalarci un sorriso.
Se Cupido – il dio dell’Amore – ci mette lo zampino, scoccando le sue fantomatiche frecce dorate, dovremmo aspettarci una storia romantica con i fiocchi e controfiocchi, dove tutto fili liscio e il ‘vissero per sempre felici e contenti’ è d’obbligo. Ma… siamo proprio sicuri che sia così?
Forse invece è il Destino a metterci le grinfie, scalzando persino il volere del giovane dio, quando Randal Jones e Garrett Shiffler incrociano i rispettivi sguardi e rimangono colpiti da un improvviso colpo di fulmine che li arrostisce per benino.
Un celebre motto, citato anche nel libro, dice: “Quel che succede a Las Vegas resta a Las Vegas”. La capitale del divertimento, dell’eccesso e della trasgressione non è l’ideale per fare progetti a lungo termine e Randy e Garrett sono consapevoli di appartenere a due mondi completamente diversi quando, al tavolo da gioco, restano incantati l’uno dall’altro e decidono di trascorrere due giorni insieme, prima della partenza di Randy.
È una questione puramente fisica, un’elettricità che li fa vibrare di desiderio, una frenesia a cui i due uomini cedono molto presto.
Suo malgrado, però, Garrett rimane davvero intrigato da Randal, che non si dimostra attratto dai suoi soldi, come invece gli insegna l’esperienza, ma da lui come persona.
Il giovane non è un avventuriero e, anzi, mette bene in chiaro che non vuole privilegi costosi né mercanteggiare il loro stare assieme come se fosse una prostituta. Non ha paura di essere sincero né di controbattere contro quell’uomo troppo arrogante e sicuro di sé. La sua semplicità e l’onestà senza fronzoli fanno breccia nel cuore indurito e cinico del milionario che, però, forse lo capisce troppo tardi.
Dopo due giorni indimenticabili, Randal fugge via da lui, dall’albergo e da Las Vegas, perché teme di sentirsi deridere, crede di essere l’unico caduto vittima di un amore impossibile e non vuole che il suo cuore spezzato sia calpestato dall’uomo il cui fascino l’ha stregato. Quello che Randy non sa è che ha portato via con sé anche il cuore di Garrett.
Garrett, che è sconvolto da questa fuga e dai neonati sentimenti che non sapeva di poter provare, ha tutta l’intenzione di ritrovare il giovane e di riconquistarlo, anche se conosce solo il suo nome e niente più.
Cupido non può aiutarlo e neppure il suo denaro. Quindi Garrett deve inventarsi qualcos’altro per farlo capitolare e… chissà se ci riuscirà?
La trama rientra nel genere della commedia romantica, con tanti spunti davvero dolcissimi e una carrellata di momenti molto hot, che sapranno scaldare gli animi in queste fredde notti invernali.
La parte fantasy, a onor del vero, è solo marginale. Il ruolo di Cupido e delle Moire (che forse sono più conosciute come le Tre Parche – tessitrici che fabbricano, filano e recidono il filo del destino di ogni uomo) è così marginale da renderla sicuramente una lettura adatta anche a chi non ama il genere soprannaturale.
Lo stile è piacevole e la trama è carina, forse un po’ scontata – a partire dal colpo di fulmine, per poi sfiorare altri cliché. Non ci sono grandi drammi esistenziali né adrenalinici colpi di scena, ma rimane una lettura gradevole e leggera, che può coccolarci e regalarci un sorriso.
August 4, 2014
1,5* ...Une romance très harlequin …
Eh oui ! Car vous prenez un séduisant et sexy milliardaire qui a tout ce qu’il désire et un naïf et timide jeune homme et vous avez la trame principale de cette romance à l’eau de rose qui n’a rien d’exceptionnel, excepté peut-être une mièvrerie que je n’ai pas lue dans un livre depuis mon dernier livre de la collection harmonie… Je pense qu’il y a deux façons de prendre cette très courte histoire, soit vous êtes comme moi et vous souhaitez un minimum de crédibilité et de profondeur ( et ce même si c’est une fiction ) et vous levez les yeux au ciel toutes les cinq minutes devant tellement de guimauve et de sucreries. Soit, vous êtes une incurable romantique, très fleur bleue et vous vous attendrissez devant le tendre d’amour que ressentent les deux héros.
Si vous êtes dans le cas numéro 2 ( ce que je conçois tout à fait ), ne lisez pas ce qui suit, car vous n’allez pas apprécier…
Alors, nous avons un Cupidon qui balade sur la terre et s’amuse à lancer ses flèches dorées à Las Vegas, et là bingo, dans un casino il a trouvé ses victimes en la personne de Garett Shiffler, milliardaire beau comme un dieu et du non moins beau, mais pauvre Randy Jones. Ni une ni deux, les deux hommes ont le coup de foudre ( logique : Cupidon ), Garett est ébloui par cet homme qui semble complètement désintéressé et Randy, pauvre choupinet qui se la joue caliméro : comment ? Moi si humble puis-je attirer un si magnifique homme ? Et hop c’est emballé et crac boum hue, direction le lit, pour une partie de jambes en l’air torride, chaude, bref la meilleure de leur vie et qui va se renouveler le matin, l’après-midi, et puis le lendemain. Bref 24h quasiment non-stop…ouah !
*Soupir*…Bref notre héroïne ( oups pardon ) notre héros se réveille seul le deuxième matin et là, de nouveau une couche de *caliméro* et il fuit comme une demoiselle en détresse. Mais rassurez-vous, notre riche Garett qui s’est rendu compte que Randy était l’homme de sa vie va mettre tous les moyens en œuvre pour retrouver son prince charmant. Je reconnais que c’est la partie la plus sympathique, car Garett déploie des trésors de romantisme pour faire comprendre ses sentiments et c’est très mignon, excepté peut-être les passages avec les frères ultra compréhensifs et l’ensemble du personnel tout attendri devant cette campagne de séduction, que je me serais cru chez les Bisounours où tout le monde il est beau tout le monde il est gentil.
Alors, tout n’est pas guimauve, les scènes de sexe sont nombreuses ( plus de la moitié des 100 pages ) et très explicites ( quoique je me serais bien passée de toutes les fois où l’auteure signale : le réservoir bien rempli et le goût de plastique du préservatif ), mais bon au moins elle fait de la prévention. C’est une histoire qui plaira surement à de nombreuses lectrices et peut-être tout simplement que je n’ai pas été capable de voir plus loin que mon esprit terre à terre.
Eh oui ! Car vous prenez un séduisant et sexy milliardaire qui a tout ce qu’il désire et un naïf et timide jeune homme et vous avez la trame principale de cette romance à l’eau de rose qui n’a rien d’exceptionnel, excepté peut-être une mièvrerie que je n’ai pas lue dans un livre depuis mon dernier livre de la collection harmonie… Je pense qu’il y a deux façons de prendre cette très courte histoire, soit vous êtes comme moi et vous souhaitez un minimum de crédibilité et de profondeur ( et ce même si c’est une fiction ) et vous levez les yeux au ciel toutes les cinq minutes devant tellement de guimauve et de sucreries. Soit, vous êtes une incurable romantique, très fleur bleue et vous vous attendrissez devant le tendre d’amour que ressentent les deux héros.
Si vous êtes dans le cas numéro 2 ( ce que je conçois tout à fait ), ne lisez pas ce qui suit, car vous n’allez pas apprécier…
Alors, nous avons un Cupidon qui balade sur la terre et s’amuse à lancer ses flèches dorées à Las Vegas, et là bingo, dans un casino il a trouvé ses victimes en la personne de Garett Shiffler, milliardaire beau comme un dieu et du non moins beau, mais pauvre Randy Jones. Ni une ni deux, les deux hommes ont le coup de foudre ( logique : Cupidon ), Garett est ébloui par cet homme qui semble complètement désintéressé et Randy, pauvre choupinet qui se la joue caliméro : comment ? Moi si humble puis-je attirer un si magnifique homme ? Et hop c’est emballé et crac boum hue, direction le lit, pour une partie de jambes en l’air torride, chaude, bref la meilleure de leur vie et qui va se renouveler le matin, l’après-midi, et puis le lendemain. Bref 24h quasiment non-stop…ouah !
*Soupir*…Bref notre héroïne ( oups pardon ) notre héros se réveille seul le deuxième matin et là, de nouveau une couche de *caliméro* et il fuit comme une demoiselle en détresse. Mais rassurez-vous, notre riche Garett qui s’est rendu compte que Randy était l’homme de sa vie va mettre tous les moyens en œuvre pour retrouver son prince charmant. Je reconnais que c’est la partie la plus sympathique, car Garett déploie des trésors de romantisme pour faire comprendre ses sentiments et c’est très mignon, excepté peut-être les passages avec les frères ultra compréhensifs et l’ensemble du personnel tout attendri devant cette campagne de séduction, que je me serais cru chez les Bisounours où tout le monde il est beau tout le monde il est gentil.
Alors, tout n’est pas guimauve, les scènes de sexe sont nombreuses ( plus de la moitié des 100 pages ) et très explicites ( quoique je me serais bien passée de toutes les fois où l’auteure signale : le réservoir bien rempli et le goût de plastique du préservatif ), mais bon au moins elle fait de la prévention. C’est une histoire qui plaira surement à de nombreuses lectrices et peut-être tout simplement que je n’ai pas été capable de voir plus loin que mon esprit terre à terre.
January 22, 2016
Recensione già pubblicata su Romanticamente fantasy Sito
“Prezioso” è un racconto breve molto, molto carino. È una di quelle lettura, che pur essendo veloci, mi ha lasciato quel senso di soddisfazione e appagamento che mi rimane dopo aver letto una bella storia.
È ambientato a Las Vegas, città famosa per la sua capacità di far compiere follie anche alle persone più posate.
In questo caso, oltre alla città in sé, sembrano averci messo lo zampino anche alcuni degli dei dell’Olimpo, che a volte amano utilizzare i mortali come vittime ignare delle loro macchinazioni; questa volta nel gruppetto di immortali è presente anche Cupido, con le sue frecce pronte a far innamorare perdutamente i fortunati prescelti.
Protagonisti del racconto sono Garrett e Randy, due uomini molto diversi tra loro, ma forse è proprio questa loro profonda differenza a far scoccare la scintilla tra di loro.
Garrett è bellissimo, molto ricco, ha tutto quello un uomo potrebbe desiderare, ma è terribilmente diffidente e anche un po’ annoiato dalla prevedibilità delle persone che lo circondano, attirate più che altro dal suo potere e dai suoi soldi, che da lui come uomo. Nel tempo si è abituato a “giocare” un po’ la parte del megalomane, amando ostentare e stupire gli altri sfoggiando la sua ricchezza.
Randy è il classico bravo ragazzo semplice, ingenuo, serio. Al casinò di Las Vegas si sente un po’ un pesce fuor d’acqua, per lui è un week-end insolito, dopo una settimana di duro lavoro, la sua piccola follia.
Garrett rimane subito colpito da Randy, pur rimanendo scettico nei confronti della sua reale ingenuità e fa di tutto per conquistarlo, in un gioco di seduzione che è abbastanza abituato a mettere in atto quando vuole fare colpo su qualcuno.
Randy non è tipo da avventure occasionali, ma per una volta si lascia tentare, e cede all’attrazione che prova per Garrett.
Nella prima parte del racconto la storia che nasce tra Garrett e Randy è basata molto sulla fisicità del loro rapporto, la loro passione, ma anche sui continui scontri tra i loro modi di essere così diversi. Ho amato molto il modo in cui Randy ha saputo e voluto tener testa a Garrett. È un ragazzo semplice, ma deciso, orgoglioso e non si lascia sopraffare da Garrett.
Quest’ultimo invece rimane totalmente spiazzato, ma ancora più intrigato dal Randy che comincia a conoscere nel poco tempo che hanno a disposizione.
Quella che doveva essere una rapida avventura, ha lasciato poi il posto in questa storia alla parte che ho amato di più e che mi ha maggiormente sorpreso e deliziato: romanticismo puro e uno dei corteggiamenti a distanza più belli e carini che abbia mai letto.
Quelle cose che quando le leggi ti fanno sognare ad occhi aperti e sospirare per l’invidia.
Insomma che ci sia o no lo zampino degli dei, Randy e Garrett credo proprio che meritino di essere letti.
“Prezioso” è un racconto breve molto, molto carino. È una di quelle lettura, che pur essendo veloci, mi ha lasciato quel senso di soddisfazione e appagamento che mi rimane dopo aver letto una bella storia.
È ambientato a Las Vegas, città famosa per la sua capacità di far compiere follie anche alle persone più posate.
In questo caso, oltre alla città in sé, sembrano averci messo lo zampino anche alcuni degli dei dell’Olimpo, che a volte amano utilizzare i mortali come vittime ignare delle loro macchinazioni; questa volta nel gruppetto di immortali è presente anche Cupido, con le sue frecce pronte a far innamorare perdutamente i fortunati prescelti.
Protagonisti del racconto sono Garrett e Randy, due uomini molto diversi tra loro, ma forse è proprio questa loro profonda differenza a far scoccare la scintilla tra di loro.
Garrett è bellissimo, molto ricco, ha tutto quello un uomo potrebbe desiderare, ma è terribilmente diffidente e anche un po’ annoiato dalla prevedibilità delle persone che lo circondano, attirate più che altro dal suo potere e dai suoi soldi, che da lui come uomo. Nel tempo si è abituato a “giocare” un po’ la parte del megalomane, amando ostentare e stupire gli altri sfoggiando la sua ricchezza.
Randy è il classico bravo ragazzo semplice, ingenuo, serio. Al casinò di Las Vegas si sente un po’ un pesce fuor d’acqua, per lui è un week-end insolito, dopo una settimana di duro lavoro, la sua piccola follia.
Garrett rimane subito colpito da Randy, pur rimanendo scettico nei confronti della sua reale ingenuità e fa di tutto per conquistarlo, in un gioco di seduzione che è abbastanza abituato a mettere in atto quando vuole fare colpo su qualcuno.
Randy non è tipo da avventure occasionali, ma per una volta si lascia tentare, e cede all’attrazione che prova per Garrett.
Nella prima parte del racconto la storia che nasce tra Garrett e Randy è basata molto sulla fisicità del loro rapporto, la loro passione, ma anche sui continui scontri tra i loro modi di essere così diversi. Ho amato molto il modo in cui Randy ha saputo e voluto tener testa a Garrett. È un ragazzo semplice, ma deciso, orgoglioso e non si lascia sopraffare da Garrett.
Quest’ultimo invece rimane totalmente spiazzato, ma ancora più intrigato dal Randy che comincia a conoscere nel poco tempo che hanno a disposizione.
Quella che doveva essere una rapida avventura, ha lasciato poi il posto in questa storia alla parte che ho amato di più e che mi ha maggiormente sorpreso e deliziato: romanticismo puro e uno dei corteggiamenti a distanza più belli e carini che abbia mai letto.
Quelle cose che quando le leggi ti fanno sognare ad occhi aperti e sospirare per l’invidia.
Insomma che ci sia o no lo zampino degli dei, Randy e Garrett credo proprio che meritino di essere letti.
September 17, 2012
4.25 Kisses
Priceless by MA Church is a fun and sexy read. I liked the easy style of writing this author has, as well as her ability to bring this reader into the interesting lives of her characters. I enjoyed the light and sweet romance between the two heroes and it was a great read for my hot summer’s day.
Since the blurb does an excellent job at describing the story, I won’t rehash it. I will say that I really enjoyed the intense chemistry that sizzled between the two heroes as well as watching them quickly fall in love together. We’ve all heard the saying ‘What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’ but clearly this statement doesn’t always apply to real life. When Garret and Randy first meet neither man thought there would be more between them than just a couple of days of flirtatious fun, but as they continue to get to know each other, strong feelings for each other soon comes into play and what once was thought of a quick affair turns into something so deep that neither man can ignore.
Although at first I thought these two men were total opposites from each other, as their relationship continues to develop and they start to really fit together. Garrett is used to getting what he wants… when he wants it. He’s rich and handsome and doesn’t take no for an answer. Because of this, he’s often used for his money, so he’s totally thrown for a loop when he meets Randy. Randy lives a simple life and has only come to Vegas for a little fun. When Garrett sweeps him off of his feet, he’s still determined to see the man Garrett truly is instead of the money that most people see.
I liked how they really seemed to talk and get to know each other. Even though they communicate, both men have fears and still could use a little help when it comes to talking about feelings and so forth. Neither man is perfect, but they really fit well together, and I enjoyed watching them work together to be in each other’s lives.
There is also a fun twist to the story that I loved. We get to meet Cupid, who with his sweet smile and impish behavior plays a role in getting these two together…but did he? You’ll have to read it and find out for yourself. *grin* I’m looking forward to reading more books with this theme to it. Heck, I even hope for Cupid to have his own story as well…
I do think I need to point out that if you are NOT a fan of ‘insta-love’ than this book is probably not for you. Personally, I DO believe in love at first sight, so it’s easier for me to go with the flow. I was definitely in the mood for a sweet, uncomplicated and sexy romance (with a twist) so, Priceless really fit the bill for me. I’m looking forward to reading more books by this author and keeping my fingers crossed that the sexy man with the golden arrows gets his own story as well.
Priceless by MA Church is a fun and sexy read. I liked the easy style of writing this author has, as well as her ability to bring this reader into the interesting lives of her characters. I enjoyed the light and sweet romance between the two heroes and it was a great read for my hot summer’s day.
Since the blurb does an excellent job at describing the story, I won’t rehash it. I will say that I really enjoyed the intense chemistry that sizzled between the two heroes as well as watching them quickly fall in love together. We’ve all heard the saying ‘What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’ but clearly this statement doesn’t always apply to real life. When Garret and Randy first meet neither man thought there would be more between them than just a couple of days of flirtatious fun, but as they continue to get to know each other, strong feelings for each other soon comes into play and what once was thought of a quick affair turns into something so deep that neither man can ignore.
Although at first I thought these two men were total opposites from each other, as their relationship continues to develop and they start to really fit together. Garrett is used to getting what he wants… when he wants it. He’s rich and handsome and doesn’t take no for an answer. Because of this, he’s often used for his money, so he’s totally thrown for a loop when he meets Randy. Randy lives a simple life and has only come to Vegas for a little fun. When Garrett sweeps him off of his feet, he’s still determined to see the man Garrett truly is instead of the money that most people see.
I liked how they really seemed to talk and get to know each other. Even though they communicate, both men have fears and still could use a little help when it comes to talking about feelings and so forth. Neither man is perfect, but they really fit well together, and I enjoyed watching them work together to be in each other’s lives.
There is also a fun twist to the story that I loved. We get to meet Cupid, who with his sweet smile and impish behavior plays a role in getting these two together…but did he? You’ll have to read it and find out for yourself. *grin* I’m looking forward to reading more books with this theme to it. Heck, I even hope for Cupid to have his own story as well…
I do think I need to point out that if you are NOT a fan of ‘insta-love’ than this book is probably not for you. Personally, I DO believe in love at first sight, so it’s easier for me to go with the flow. I was definitely in the mood for a sweet, uncomplicated and sexy romance (with a twist) so, Priceless really fit the bill for me. I’m looking forward to reading more books by this author and keeping my fingers crossed that the sexy man with the golden arrows gets his own story as well.
March 28, 2015
Priceless was a quick and enjoyable read. Because this is a novella and it’s set in Vegas, I gave the speed with which Randy and Garrett’s relationship developed far more leeway than I would have in a full-length novel. That their attraction was boosted by Cupid’s influence made the insta-love situation even more acceptable – he is the god of love after all. That said, watching Garrett tie himself up in knots about Randy was very entertaining. I liked that Randy wanted nothing to do with Garrett’s money, probably as much as Garrett liked it. It was a novel situation for Garrett and I enjoyed watching him get to be himself around Randy. As for Randy, it seemed to me like he was in serious need of the chance to let go and enjoy himself with Garrett. Without question, the sex between the two men was scorching and seemed to deepen the connection they felt. And with an entire weekend in Vegas, there was a LOT of connection deepening going on.
Not surprisingly, a combination of fear, self-doubt, and oversleeping led to Randy leaving Vegas without saying goodbye. As hot as the weekend of sex was, this is when the story really gets interesting because Garrett has to rally the troops – i.e., the friends who are going to give him a hard time while they help him track down Randy. Fortunately Garrett has friends in important places and he is able to find out who Randy is almost immediately and begin wooing him. The courtship was so freaking sweet, especially with it culminating on Valentine’s Day. Of course, Cupid’s revelation to Psyche at the end of the novella added an unexpected twist to the story and has me looking forward to reading the next book in the series, Perfect, because I cannot wait to find out what Ms. Church has in store for Jeff.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
Not surprisingly, a combination of fear, self-doubt, and oversleeping led to Randy leaving Vegas without saying goodbye. As hot as the weekend of sex was, this is when the story really gets interesting because Garrett has to rally the troops – i.e., the friends who are going to give him a hard time while they help him track down Randy. Fortunately Garrett has friends in important places and he is able to find out who Randy is almost immediately and begin wooing him. The courtship was so freaking sweet, especially with it culminating on Valentine’s Day. Of course, Cupid’s revelation to Psyche at the end of the novella added an unexpected twist to the story and has me looking forward to reading the next book in the series, Perfect, because I cannot wait to find out what Ms. Church has in store for Jeff.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
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February 5, 2019Bei den ganzen Büchern, die ich in der DSL-freien Zeit lesen durfte, war auch mal wieder eine Kurzgeschichte dabei: “Unbezahlbar” von M.A. Church.
Ich fand die Geschichte nett, nur was Amor dabei sollte, hat sich mir nicht wirklich erschlossen. Da es sich um eine Serie handelt, in der es um verschiedene Götter gehen soll, was ja auch am Ende des ersten Buches mit einer Fortsetzung angekündigt wird, war ich schon enttäuscht, dass es die Teile 2 (im englischen 01/2013 erschienen) und 3 (im englischen 06/2013 erschienen) bis heute noch nicht in die Übersetzung geschafft haben. Vielleicht hätte sich mit den Bänden 2 & 3 der Kreis um Amor bzw. die Götter geschlossen, so haben ihn die beiden Verliebten meiner Meinung nach ja nicht wirklich benötigt, um sich zu finden.
“Unbezahlbar” hat sich locker und flockig lesen lassen, die Protagonisten haben ihre statustypischen Charaktereigenschaften komplett und in allen Facetten ausgelebt. Der große, megareiche Garrett, der eigentlich nichts möchte, als um sich selbst willen geliebt zu werden und der kleine, unscheinbare, aber liebenswerte Randy, den Garretts Geld mal so gar nicht interessiert.
Man erlebt mit den beiden ein schönes Wochenende mit vielen “Höhepunkten” sprich die Taktrate der “zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen” ist relativ hoch, aber immer sauber. Was in anderen Geschichten oft gar nicht erwähnt wird, hier wird jeder Akt (auch die BJs) mit Kondom vollzogen (und der Verbrauch an diesem WE war echt enorm ;-) ). Ab dem Zeitpunkt, als Randy einfach verschwindet und Garrett zurücklässt, wurden sehr viele Klischees und romantische Details eingearbeitet. Wer auf zuckersüße Romantik und ein bisschen Drama steht, ist hier voll in seinem Element.
Wie gesagt, wenn man die “Amor aka Götter”-Sache einfach “überliest”, kann man dieses Buch gut als einzelne Kurzgeschichte lesen – die Folgebände sind für das Verständnis dieser Geschichte nicht notwendig.
Ich fand die Geschichte nett, nur was Amor dabei sollte, hat sich mir nicht wirklich erschlossen. Da es sich um eine Serie handelt, in der es um verschiedene Götter gehen soll, was ja auch am Ende des ersten Buches mit einer Fortsetzung angekündigt wird, war ich schon enttäuscht, dass es die Teile 2 (im englischen 01/2013 erschienen) und 3 (im englischen 06/2013 erschienen) bis heute noch nicht in die Übersetzung geschafft haben. Vielleicht hätte sich mit den Bänden 2 & 3 der Kreis um Amor bzw. die Götter geschlossen, so haben ihn die beiden Verliebten meiner Meinung nach ja nicht wirklich benötigt, um sich zu finden.
“Unbezahlbar” hat sich locker und flockig lesen lassen, die Protagonisten haben ihre statustypischen Charaktereigenschaften komplett und in allen Facetten ausgelebt. Der große, megareiche Garrett, der eigentlich nichts möchte, als um sich selbst willen geliebt zu werden und der kleine, unscheinbare, aber liebenswerte Randy, den Garretts Geld mal so gar nicht interessiert.
Man erlebt mit den beiden ein schönes Wochenende mit vielen “Höhepunkten” sprich die Taktrate der “zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen” ist relativ hoch, aber immer sauber. Was in anderen Geschichten oft gar nicht erwähnt wird, hier wird jeder Akt (auch die BJs) mit Kondom vollzogen (und der Verbrauch an diesem WE war echt enorm ;-) ). Ab dem Zeitpunkt, als Randy einfach verschwindet und Garrett zurücklässt, wurden sehr viele Klischees und romantische Details eingearbeitet. Wer auf zuckersüße Romantik und ein bisschen Drama steht, ist hier voll in seinem Element.
Wie gesagt, wenn man die “Amor aka Götter”-Sache einfach “überliest”, kann man dieses Buch gut als einzelne Kurzgeschichte lesen – die Folgebände sind für das Verständnis dieser Geschichte nicht notwendig.
June 4, 2013
The story opens with Cupid taking aim at a man in a casino in
Las Vegas. Garret Shiffler is having a bad night at the gaming table when he looks up and sees Randy Jones. The attraction is instant and he insists that Randy is his good luck charm. Randy cannot believe that someone as gorgeous as Garret would be interested in him. He feels like he is way out of his league. When Garret gives Randy a thousand dollar chip as a reward for being his good luck charm, Randy is offended. He is not impressed by Garrets wealth or arrogance. He is attracted to Garret and breaks his own rules and decides to go to dinner with him which leads to more.
They enjoy one each other’s company but time and again we see how different these two men are. Garret is used to men fawning over him because he is rich. Randy sees Garret as using his wealth to manipulate people to get what he wants. The two days they spend together, getting to know one another is a whirlwind of passion and romantic gestures. On their last night together Randy realizes that his feelings have gone from a playful fling to something more. He panics and leaves with saying good bye.
From this point we see the two men deal with their feelings and it is a very sweet romance. I thought the secret admirer gifts were romantic (The flower lore was a bonus) and I was afraid the author was going to keep having Randy guessing which would have seemed unrealistic. She did not. The storyline was not one I was unfamiliar with. Cupid and the other mythological characters played a small roller role than I anticipated from the description.
The plot was familiar but I found it comforting knowing it was a light heartwarming romance with a happy ending. I think I would have been disappointed otherwise.
Las Vegas. Garret Shiffler is having a bad night at the gaming table when he looks up and sees Randy Jones. The attraction is instant and he insists that Randy is his good luck charm. Randy cannot believe that someone as gorgeous as Garret would be interested in him. He feels like he is way out of his league. When Garret gives Randy a thousand dollar chip as a reward for being his good luck charm, Randy is offended. He is not impressed by Garrets wealth or arrogance. He is attracted to Garret and breaks his own rules and decides to go to dinner with him which leads to more.
They enjoy one each other’s company but time and again we see how different these two men are. Garret is used to men fawning over him because he is rich. Randy sees Garret as using his wealth to manipulate people to get what he wants. The two days they spend together, getting to know one another is a whirlwind of passion and romantic gestures. On their last night together Randy realizes that his feelings have gone from a playful fling to something more. He panics and leaves with saying good bye.
From this point we see the two men deal with their feelings and it is a very sweet romance. I thought the secret admirer gifts were romantic (The flower lore was a bonus) and I was afraid the author was going to keep having Randy guessing which would have seemed unrealistic. She did not. The storyline was not one I was unfamiliar with. Cupid and the other mythological characters played a small roller role than I anticipated from the description.
The plot was familiar but I found it comforting knowing it was a light heartwarming romance with a happy ending. I think I would have been disappointed otherwise.
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