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Friends Like You
Jason Reed has it all, from his cheerleader girlfriend to proud college football star status. What he also has is secrets; secrets kept especially from his friend Anderson.
Anderson Lewis is out and proud. A fine looking gay advocate on their college campus, he tries to help everyone be happy with who they are.
After saving Anderson from a particularly rough night, the two learn they're good as roommates as well as friends. But will time show them that they make better lovers than roommates? With friends like Anderson, will Jason finally be happy with who and what he is?
*This is a Friends to Lovers, Gay for You M/M Romance with a HEA ending*
Anderson Lewis is out and proud. A fine looking gay advocate on their college campus, he tries to help everyone be happy with who they are.
After saving Anderson from a particularly rough night, the two learn they're good as roommates as well as friends. But will time show them that they make better lovers than roommates? With friends like Anderson, will Jason finally be happy with who and what he is?
*This is a Friends to Lovers, Gay for You M/M Romance with a HEA ending*
106 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 19, 2016
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September 6, 2016
This could have been so cute. But, because of editing, it wasn't. At first Jason is taller than Anderson. then Anderson is taller than Jason.. and it goes back and forth. It was very annoying. And don't even start on the "normal"crap.
January 22, 2018
There seems to be this recurring theme with the books I decide to read. There is great potential at the beginning, which then turns to a two star read. I think it's because writers tend to have great ideas and therefore they spend time with setting up the story and sometimes the rest gets neglected.
I liked the theme of "normal". How Jason was so focused on this normalcy that he lived sort of blindfolded. And then there was Anderson, who challenged Jason's self-image.
Only that's not what ended up happening.
Jason went from hot to cold and back again. He guarded the secret of his frined who had died but then had told about him to his girlfriend, who wasn't his girlfriend. He was a solitary guy who had friends around all the time and he had huge issues about being gay until he had one date and then he was in love.
Wut.
I used my potential tag, because I really believe there was potential. Jason started off as interesting and sympathetic and he would have made a compelling MC if there had been more substance to the story.
Two stars.
I liked the theme of "normal". How Jason was so focused on this normalcy that he lived sort of blindfolded. And then there was Anderson, who challenged Jason's self-image.
Only that's not what ended up happening.
Jason went from hot to cold and back again. He guarded the secret of his frined who had died but then had told about him to his girlfriend, who wasn't his girlfriend. He was a solitary guy who had friends around all the time and he had huge issues about being gay until he had one date and then he was in love.
Wut.
I used my potential tag, because I really believe there was potential. Jason started off as interesting and sympathetic and he would have made a compelling MC if there had been more substance to the story.
Two stars.
July 26, 2016
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(.• (.•`*3.5 stars for this new-to-me author.
So, hmmm, yeah, it really turned out to be a #gayforyou #GFY Sunday. First Falling, and Flirt and Touched Down, now Friends Like You: A Gay For You Romance.
Rescuing Anderson following a gay bashing, Jason never thought the man he invited home for one night would end up invading his home and his life. College students, one gay, one straight, there was no issue until one drunken kiss had Jason questioning himself and avoiding his roommate.
Now Jason is having a rough time with his girlfriend, who is pulling away from him and avoiding Anderson. Can their friendship survive Jason's refusal to be true to himself? Anderson asks for one date to prove they can be together. Where will this lead them?
Once again, if you like GFY stories that end in HEA, here's another for you.
ARC provided by Beau Bishop in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Cee from Alpha Book Club
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(.• (.•`*3.5 stars for this new-to-me author.
So, hmmm, yeah, it really turned out to be a #gayforyou #GFY Sunday. First Falling, and Flirt and Touched Down, now Friends Like You: A Gay For You Romance.
Rescuing Anderson following a gay bashing, Jason never thought the man he invited home for one night would end up invading his home and his life. College students, one gay, one straight, there was no issue until one drunken kiss had Jason questioning himself and avoiding his roommate.
Now Jason is having a rough time with his girlfriend, who is pulling away from him and avoiding Anderson. Can their friendship survive Jason's refusal to be true to himself? Anderson asks for one date to prove they can be together. Where will this lead them?
Once again, if you like GFY stories that end in HEA, here's another for you.
ARC provided by Beau Bishop in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Cee from Alpha Book Club
February 13, 2017
This was not the best. Neither character felt real to me nor showed any depth.
July 23, 2016
I was given this book in exchange for a honest review so here it is. I liked this story quite a bit. Story line was good, characters were a bit complex and developed. Felt the story could have been a little more in depth as their relationship became deeper. Jason, straight college guy who denied any leanings towards being gay or even thinking of men. He even had a girl friend that seemed to be there because he was trying to convince himself that his portrayal of himself was true. But then Anderson, a gay college boy, came into Jason's home and eventually into his life. The two got along well as best friends, but Anderson's thoughts and actions began to say he wanted more with Jason. Even Jason's girlfriend tried to convince him that he could be gay. This was a coming out story. Would have liked more, but all in all it was a good read.
July 21, 2016
I received this book free for an honest review.
I enjoyed this short story. But it seemed like something was missing. I don't know what either. It was well written with good basis to be a good read. The characters were well written but their introduction to each other and then the living arrangement just seemed slightly far fetched.
The struggle one of the MCs had with his sexuality didn't seem that realistic. There was a slight flashback to his past and a previous same sex experience but nothing else.
I will read more from this author as the writing had promise and I have enjoyed previous books by them.
I enjoyed this short story. But it seemed like something was missing. I don't know what either. It was well written with good basis to be a good read. The characters were well written but their introduction to each other and then the living arrangement just seemed slightly far fetched.
The struggle one of the MCs had with his sexuality didn't seem that realistic. There was a slight flashback to his past and a previous same sex experience but nothing else.
I will read more from this author as the writing had promise and I have enjoyed previous books by them.
July 31, 2016
Sorry, this was just not very good... I was going to rate it a 2 for "It's OK" until I got to the end, which like someone else said, was rushed... Jason is very unsure until the last pages and then there are I Love Yous? Ummmm no... it was just weird. The writing also left a bit to be desired... it gave me a feeling of being told about a story, not being drawn into it. I felt separated, I didn't feel there and experiencing it with them. I think it had potential... but it just really fell short.
July 21, 2016
2.5 stars. Overall I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read. I really liked the character of Anderson. I would have really enjoyed more depth in this book. It seemed very flat. I found the ending to be rushed and unsatisfactory.
I would definitely be willing to try another book by this author. This book just didn't live up to my expectations.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I would definitely be willing to try another book by this author. This book just didn't live up to my expectations.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 21, 2016
3.5 stars
The book was great, but I felt when it started to get to the good stuff, the emotions coming through etc. It was rushed. He went from scared, to a date to acceptance. I would have liked more details as to how he finally accepted he was gay. The writing was pretty good as well.
I did enjoy the story and was a good quick read
The book was great, but I felt when it started to get to the good stuff, the emotions coming through etc. It was rushed. He went from scared, to a date to acceptance. I would have liked more details as to how he finally accepted he was gay. The writing was pretty good as well.
I did enjoy the story and was a good quick read
July 30, 2016
Copy Issues
Please hire a beta reader or an editor to go through your work before publishing. The story was cute but there were so many dropped words and poorly constructed sentences that it was difficult to get through. The ending also felt a bit rushed compared to the build of the gentle romance throughout the beginning and middle of the book.
Please hire a beta reader or an editor to go through your work before publishing. The story was cute but there were so many dropped words and poorly constructed sentences that it was difficult to get through. The ending also felt a bit rushed compared to the build of the gentle romance throughout the beginning and middle of the book.
August 2, 2016
Wow and wow
This book is not your typical romance. It a story of coming put and the term oil that a guy faces when he denies being gay. It a love story when Anderson stays next to his guy and supports him the best he can. It's a must read especially if you like romance.
This book is not your typical romance. It a story of coming put and the term oil that a guy faces when he denies being gay. It a love story when Anderson stays next to his guy and supports him the best he can. It's a must read especially if you like romance.
July 21, 2016
3.5 stars
July 26, 2016
Okay
It was an okay read. A bit more substance was needed and maybe. A storey of an individual trying to find themselves.
It was an okay read. A bit more substance was needed and maybe. A storey of an individual trying to find themselves.
August 23, 2016
The magic of finding first Gay love.
Great story line about figuring out one's sexuality. Very easy read and holds your attention to the end. Highly recommended.
Great story line about figuring out one's sexuality. Very easy read and holds your attention to the end. Highly recommended.
January 12, 2017
I this book.
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