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Daywalkers #2
Hard Truth
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Blackmailed into claiming a birthright he doesn’t want, Cadge Johnson is thrust into a world of politics and intrigue. He’ll do whatever it takes to save his brother – even sleeping with his enemy.
Thrown together with a man he’s kept at arm’s length for decades, Cadge fears for his sanity. His only ally is old friend and former lover, Red Taylor — the very man who swindled him into traveling to the council’s stronghold. The sordid past they share is nothing compared to the trials ahead. After nearly a century of love, loss, murder, and deception, only the cold, hard truth will finally set them free.
Blackmailed into claiming a birthright he doesn’t want, Cadge Johnson is thrust into a world of politics and intrigue. He’ll do whatever it takes to save his brother – even sleeping with his enemy.
Thrown together with a man he’s kept at arm’s length for decades, Cadge fears for his sanity. His only ally is old friend and former lover, Red Taylor — the very man who swindled him into traveling to the council’s stronghold. The sordid past they share is nothing compared to the trials ahead. After nearly a century of love, loss, murder, and deception, only the cold, hard truth will finally set them free.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Amanda Young
129 books400 followersA bestselling author of erotic romance, Amanda Young penned her first romance at eighteen. That novel was promptly deleted before it could traumatize innocent readers. After several years of honing her craft, Amanda went on to receive her first publishing contract in 2006.
A vivid imagination and a passion for all the things that go bump in the night has led Amanda to create provocative stories that push boundaries and dare readers to expand their comfort zones. Since she tends to write whatever strikes her fancy, her novels fall into many different subgenres. Among her available titles you’ll find contemporary and paranormal settings, gay and straight themes alike.
Amanda Young lives in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and two pampered pooches. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found chasing after a mischievous toddler or daydreaming about the characters in her next book. She loves to hear from her readers, and can be found on Facebook and Twitter. Her website, www.amandayoung.org, is where you can find up-to-date information on all of Amanda’s current and upcoming releases.
A vivid imagination and a passion for all the things that go bump in the night has led Amanda to create provocative stories that push boundaries and dare readers to expand their comfort zones. Since she tends to write whatever strikes her fancy, her novels fall into many different subgenres. Among her available titles you’ll find contemporary and paranormal settings, gay and straight themes alike.
Amanda Young lives in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and two pampered pooches. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found chasing after a mischievous toddler or daydreaming about the characters in her next book. She loves to hear from her readers, and can be found on Facebook and Twitter. Her website, www.amandayoung.org, is where you can find up-to-date information on all of Amanda’s current and upcoming releases.
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March 28, 2010
This book continues right after the first book -- Cadge travels to meet the council with Red (his friend and former lover) to claim his legacy as being one of the two Daywalkers left. Cadge has been fighting off his feeling towards Red, even if they have a long history between them. While Red has been in love with Cadge for more than 70 years. Now, being together in a compound of the council, with danger lurks, the two must try to save their life and at the same time works out their complicated relationship once and for all.
Oh, gosh, I LOVE this story so much. I KNEW there is something more about Cadge and Red from the first book. I never though that their relationship pans for 70 years. It's just wonderful reading about the two of them, and to see when Cadge finally succumbs to his feeling of Red.
I just wish that this is not the end of the series. I feel like this series have potential to be the likes of J.R. Ward or Lara Adrian or other PNR in the M/F counterpart. I want to more about the world, and I think there are still questions left unsaid, like who is responsible behind the mass killing of the Daywalkers population. Plus, the second book introduces other character in Griff, Red's fucking buddy whose story I'd like to know more.
Oh, gosh, I LOVE this story so much. I KNEW there is something more about Cadge and Red from the first book. I never though that their relationship pans for 70 years. It's just wonderful reading about the two of them, and to see when Cadge finally succumbs to his feeling of Red.
I just wish that this is not the end of the series. I feel like this series have potential to be the likes of J.R. Ward or Lara Adrian or other PNR in the M/F counterpart. I want to more about the world, and I think there are still questions left unsaid, like who is responsible behind the mass killing of the Daywalkers population. Plus, the second book introduces other character in Griff, Red's fucking buddy whose story I'd like to know more.
August 18, 2010
Short and oh so sweet. Like this book as much as the first one. I hope that Ms. Young continues this series.
Recommend.
Recommend.
January 27, 2010
I love Amanda Young. She's a great writer and I have really enjoyed the other things I've read by her, and she has also been extremely nice and helpful to me personally. She's awesome and I recommend her stuff to everyone.
That said, this book fell a little short for me. I liked the characters and Amanda's style is great, I just felt like the plot and the romance both took their corners too quickly and weren't developed to the extent I would have preferred. I was a little disappointed after having loved the first book in this series so much. But we can't love everything, and I will definitely continue to read as much stuff from Amanda Young as I can get my hands on.
That said, this book fell a little short for me. I liked the characters and Amanda's style is great, I just felt like the plot and the romance both took their corners too quickly and weren't developed to the extent I would have preferred. I was a little disappointed after having loved the first book in this series so much. But we can't love everything, and I will definitely continue to read as much stuff from Amanda Young as I can get my hands on.
May 28, 2010
I am thoroughly enjoying these books.
April 9, 2025
Utterly loathe the cover -- it's worse than the previous book, which I hadn't thought possible. Blah story, blah characters, and really no answers to any of the questions of what's going on with these people. Deus ex machina had nothing on this author...
March 13, 2021
This series just had too many factors that aren't my cup of tea and we REALLY needed more world-building and details! Details are always nice! ;p
August 2, 2012
3.5 stars
In return for help rescuing his brother Teague, Cadge Johnson made a deal with his old friend and former lover, Red Taylor. Red has wanted to see Cadge claim his birthright ~ a seat on the Council Of Immortal Beings ~ for many years and he finally found a way to make it happen. After the death of his family, and the majority of the Daywalkers, Cadge has no desire to enter the world of politics for which he was groomed since childhood.
Upon arriving at the Council’s door, Cadge is met with suspicion, threats, disbelief, manipulation and animosity. His only ally is Red, but the more time they spend with one another, the more difficult it becomes for Cadge to deny his feelings for the Nightwalker.
As a result of helping Cadge and Teague to remain under the Council’s radar, Red is paying the ultimate price. His life is being stripped away and he will not longer be a regulator for the council. But that means nothing to Red as long as Cadge is safe. When Cadge and Red are framed for murder, they must face the truth of their feelings for one another in order to survive.
The Hard Truth is another wonderful story set in the world created in the first book of the series, Secrets and Lies. Red and Cadge were possibly my favorite part of the first book and I was very excited at the chance to revisit these characters. There is much more development of them here as they are the main focus of the story and it results in engaging characters and an attention grabbing story. There is a lot of fast paced action and shifts within the story that keep it moving quickly and I was sad to reach the end.
This story very much picks up where Secrets and Lies left off and for that reason I do not recommend starting with this story. You really need to read Secrets and Lies first to understand the situation with Teague that led Red and Cadge to where they are now, as well as the history of why Cadge and Teague were in hiding. These books fit very well together and The Hard Truth is a seamless continuation of a series that I definitely recommend.
In return for help rescuing his brother Teague, Cadge Johnson made a deal with his old friend and former lover, Red Taylor. Red has wanted to see Cadge claim his birthright ~ a seat on the Council Of Immortal Beings ~ for many years and he finally found a way to make it happen. After the death of his family, and the majority of the Daywalkers, Cadge has no desire to enter the world of politics for which he was groomed since childhood.
Upon arriving at the Council’s door, Cadge is met with suspicion, threats, disbelief, manipulation and animosity. His only ally is Red, but the more time they spend with one another, the more difficult it becomes for Cadge to deny his feelings for the Nightwalker.
As a result of helping Cadge and Teague to remain under the Council’s radar, Red is paying the ultimate price. His life is being stripped away and he will not longer be a regulator for the council. But that means nothing to Red as long as Cadge is safe. When Cadge and Red are framed for murder, they must face the truth of their feelings for one another in order to survive.
The Hard Truth is another wonderful story set in the world created in the first book of the series, Secrets and Lies. Red and Cadge were possibly my favorite part of the first book and I was very excited at the chance to revisit these characters. There is much more development of them here as they are the main focus of the story and it results in engaging characters and an attention grabbing story. There is a lot of fast paced action and shifts within the story that keep it moving quickly and I was sad to reach the end.
This story very much picks up where Secrets and Lies left off and for that reason I do not recommend starting with this story. You really need to read Secrets and Lies first to understand the situation with Teague that led Red and Cadge to where they are now, as well as the history of why Cadge and Teague were in hiding. These books fit very well together and The Hard Truth is a seamless continuation of a series that I definitely recommend.
November 12, 2013
This is really a 2.5. The book is actually a collection of two stories. In the first, "Truth, Dare, or Threeway," Benito and Nicholas have to convince their employee Vanessa to admit her attraction to them. Afraid that the idea of a relationship with both men will frighten her away, they devise a plan that will make her confront her fillings without allowing her the chance to run away.
In "Truth, Dare, or Handcuffs," Kane and Rain are engaged, but Rain has been fighting an attraction to Costas, Kane's partner. Being forced to confront her feelings chases her away from both men. Two years later, the three are reunited when someone close to Rain is murdered and she needs their protection.
I actually liked "Handcuffs" much more than "Threeway." "Threeway" was really just an interesting sex scene; there wasn't much plot. "Handcuffs" had the potential to turn into some fascinating erotic suspense. I won't spoil it by telling you what the mystery was, but I will say it was a wonderful idea. I was just disappointed by the fact that the author didn't develop the plot more. It could have been wonderful!
In "Truth, Dare, or Handcuffs," Kane and Rain are engaged, but Rain has been fighting an attraction to Costas, Kane's partner. Being forced to confront her feelings chases her away from both men. Two years later, the three are reunited when someone close to Rain is murdered and she needs their protection.
I actually liked "Handcuffs" much more than "Threeway." "Threeway" was really just an interesting sex scene; there wasn't much plot. "Handcuffs" had the potential to turn into some fascinating erotic suspense. I won't spoil it by telling you what the mystery was, but I will say it was a wonderful idea. I was just disappointed by the fact that the author didn't develop the plot more. It could have been wonderful!
June 28, 2016
"Hard Truth" picks up right were "Secrets and Lies" left off. Cadge and Red who grew up together and were lovers when they were young are on their way to the council to inform them of Cadge and his brother Teague's existence. Red believes Cadge will be accepted and treated well because he's a Daywalker. Cadge on the other hand believes that the council will turn him into a lab rat. They get there and Red is suspended and people start to plot against them. It turns into a struggle of survival and who and not to trust. With the tension and their history between them Cadge and Red can barely talk to each other with out fighting. Can they get over their past and pride to get back what they lost and help each other survive? While I enjoyed this book a lot and it keep me completely immersed it ended with too many questions unanswered and questions that I thought would be answered in this book from book one weren't answered either. Because of these unanswered questions I'm giving "Hard Truth" 4 stars instead of 5. I hope there's another book to bring it all together and answer those questions.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 11, 2016
Weird book. Lot's of confusing intrigue that wasn't very interesting. Not a huge fan of betrayal and machinations, backstabbing and treachery. That whole "You deserve better than me. I'm cursed, broken, unlucky, have halitosis, whatever" really ticks me off. It irritated me when I was reading m/f and it turns out it's just as annoying when it's two dudes. Get over yourself.
I'd also like to lodge a complaint about the recent spate of titles with the colon before things like "Gay Paranormal Romance" or "Bad Boy Ménage MFM Romance" or my favorite so far "MMF BISEXUAL ROMANCE: An Unexpected Third." All caps, before the title? Really? Nothing says self published novice like having this kind of title. This is what blurbs are for. I love my Kindle and sometimes I like to demo it for people who are interested and haven't made the digital conversion yet. Titles like this have me looking over my shoulder to check if anyone can see my screen. Sigh.
Both MCs irritated me on and off. It felt like a mess of a relationship. The flashback to when they were young was nice, though. I wouldn't read it again but if you like angst, I've read worse.
I'd also like to lodge a complaint about the recent spate of titles with the colon before things like "Gay Paranormal Romance" or "Bad Boy Ménage MFM Romance" or my favorite so far "MMF BISEXUAL ROMANCE: An Unexpected Third." All caps, before the title? Really? Nothing says self published novice like having this kind of title. This is what blurbs are for. I love my Kindle and sometimes I like to demo it for people who are interested and haven't made the digital conversion yet. Titles like this have me looking over my shoulder to check if anyone can see my screen. Sigh.
Both MCs irritated me on and off. It felt like a mess of a relationship. The flashback to when they were young was nice, though. I wouldn't read it again but if you like angst, I've read worse.
June 28, 2016
This was an enjoyable read. It's the second in the Daywalkers series but for the most part can be read as a standalone. If you've read the first book, then you are already engaged. You get to know Cadge and Red in the previous book and know that something is going on between them but not what. Neither one have quite told the other person the truth, they both have really good ideas but it hasn't been spoken out loud. Cadge and Red are also in the middle of a situation that started in the first book and we get the culmination and find out who was behind the problems in the first book. I liked the characters. There's also intrigue in the story. The reader is trying to guess who's behind it and who's pulling the strings and how many people are involved. The sex is explicit but not very frequent. It's a quick read and there's enough things going on already that it doesn't really allow for it to be frequent. The story line was an interesting one and the story went by very quickly for me because of this.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 27, 2016
Stubborn meets more stubborn…
I was looking forward to this book, having gotten acquainted with Cadge and Red in the first installment Secrets & Lies, and it more than exceeded my expectations. With two dominant men who fight as hard as they love, it would be a difficult choice to pick which one was the more stubborn, which may have been my favorite thing about them as Cadge faces the legacy of his birthright. Their combativeness stems from a long history, and with neither able to deny that they are better together than apart, when they give in to the tension between them, it’s explosive. This is a great addition to the Daywalker Legacy, with a quickly moving story line and intense chemistry, I loved these two men together.
Please note that I received a complimentary advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I was looking forward to this book, having gotten acquainted with Cadge and Red in the first installment Secrets & Lies, and it more than exceeded my expectations. With two dominant men who fight as hard as they love, it would be a difficult choice to pick which one was the more stubborn, which may have been my favorite thing about them as Cadge faces the legacy of his birthright. Their combativeness stems from a long history, and with neither able to deny that they are better together than apart, when they give in to the tension between them, it’s explosive. This is a great addition to the Daywalker Legacy, with a quickly moving story line and intense chemistry, I loved these two men together.
Please note that I received a complimentary advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
August 7, 2010
Pros: Just like Secrets and Lies, you relate to the characters. Cadge (Teague's brother) has to fulfill his end of the bargain he struck with Red in order to save Kyle, and so you follow their personal journey. Again, the personal romance (and the sex) were great, and the narrative was just as smooth as before.
Cons: Again, plot elements reiterated in this book, as well as added, don't really see the conclusion you'd expect at the end. The intrigue wasn't very intriguing, and the politics were lackluster. As with before, it ends and I'm left with that expectation of more. I don't know if Ms. Young intends anymore in this series, but I do hope so; I would like to see the questions answered.
Cons: Again, plot elements reiterated in this book, as well as added, don't really see the conclusion you'd expect at the end. The intrigue wasn't very intriguing, and the politics were lackluster. As with before, it ends and I'm left with that expectation of more. I don't know if Ms. Young intends anymore in this series, but I do hope so; I would like to see the questions answered.
December 21, 2016
A 3.5 rounded up to 4. Might should be 3. I liked this one just a tad better than the first. Maybe part of it is I knew a little more what to expect. Some things were solved again a little too easily / quickly. Plenty of sex. It was a Glossy easy read. I opted for 4 stars because it didn't drag for me in parts like the first. I was happy Red got his man.
December 10, 2016
KU
Short, quick and enjoyable but I wish the ending had been more complete.
Short, quick and enjoyable but I wish the ending had been more complete.
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