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Seasons of Love #4
Changing Colors
A standalone novel in the Seasons of Love universe
Tony Quinn has a knack for figuring people out. He likes labels, likes to be able to put everyone and everything in tidy boxes. As a theater director, it allows him to run a production without too much drama. But when he meets Gentry—“call me Gee”—in a bar one night, he discovers that some people aren’t so easily defined.
Gee Parnell is unlike anyone Tony has ever met before. He refuses to conform—to Tony’s expectations, or to society’s gender roles. He’s sexy and flirtatious, unapologetic and unashamed. And Tony isn’t sure he’s okay with that. So he breaks things off and escapes back into his well-ordered life.
But then an attack leaves Gee bloody and bruised, and Tony realizes that he isn’t ready to lose him. Not only is the passion between them off the charts, but Gee shows him a different way of understanding people. However, an exciting new job opportunity means that Tony has to decide between hiding his sexuality and his relationship with Gee, and his newfound appreciation for the color and beauty Gee brings to his life.
Word 65,000; page 245
Tony Quinn has a knack for figuring people out. He likes labels, likes to be able to put everyone and everything in tidy boxes. As a theater director, it allows him to run a production without too much drama. But when he meets Gentry—“call me Gee”—in a bar one night, he discovers that some people aren’t so easily defined.
Gee Parnell is unlike anyone Tony has ever met before. He refuses to conform—to Tony’s expectations, or to society’s gender roles. He’s sexy and flirtatious, unapologetic and unashamed. And Tony isn’t sure he’s okay with that. So he breaks things off and escapes back into his well-ordered life.
But then an attack leaves Gee bloody and bruised, and Tony realizes that he isn’t ready to lose him. Not only is the passion between them off the charts, but Gee shows him a different way of understanding people. However, an exciting new job opportunity means that Tony has to decide between hiding his sexuality and his relationship with Gee, and his newfound appreciation for the color and beauty Gee brings to his life.
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First published October 23, 2017
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February 9, 2020
I really struggled to finish this book, starting it back in the fall and finishing it in February. During my first attempt to read it, I grew so frustrated with one of the MCs, Tony, that I had to stop reading. Picking up the book again, and starting at the beginning, I pushed past my extreme irritation with Tony, resisted the urge to DNF and finally finished.
Tony was raised in the theatre, is currently a successful director and is hired to direct the pilot of a television show that is similar to Glee. Tony meets Gee (short for Gentry) one night at a club and sparks fly. Gee is a massage therapist and is comfortable wearing pink dresses with killer heels, jeans and tees, and everything in between. He's not defined by gender norms .... and while Tony is madly in lust (and eventually in love) with Gee, Tony cannot get past Gee's choices.
Tony spends the entire book trying to hide Gee from everyone and/or second-guessing his attraction. Tony loves Gee ... but he just wishes Gee were less flamboyant, less "girly" appearing, less of who he is. Tony lies to Gee, lies to himself, lies to the conservative Christian woman doing the hiring for the TV pilot, and hopes that somehow he can continue this charade without ever having to come clean.
The story had a lot of good qualities - Gee is a fascinating character, interesting secondary characters, the plot holds your interest - but I could not get past Tony's duplicity and his attitude drove me batty. 2.5 stars.
I received an ARC from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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Tony was raised in the theatre, is currently a successful director and is hired to direct the pilot of a television show that is similar to Glee. Tony meets Gee (short for Gentry) one night at a club and sparks fly. Gee is a massage therapist and is comfortable wearing pink dresses with killer heels, jeans and tees, and everything in between. He's not defined by gender norms .... and while Tony is madly in lust (and eventually in love) with Gee, Tony cannot get past Gee's choices.
Tony spends the entire book trying to hide Gee from everyone and/or second-guessing his attraction. Tony loves Gee ... but he just wishes Gee were less flamboyant, less "girly" appearing, less of who he is. Tony lies to Gee, lies to himself, lies to the conservative Christian woman doing the hiring for the TV pilot, and hopes that somehow he can continue this charade without ever having to come clean.
The story had a lot of good qualities - Gee is a fascinating character, interesting secondary characters, the plot holds your interest - but I could not get past Tony's duplicity and his attitude drove me batty. 2.5 stars.
I received an ARC from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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October 16, 2017
Reviewed for From Top to Bottom Reviews.
*A copy of this was provided via NetGalley
How do I even review this book that broke me, made me cry and had me rooting for the protagonists from the get-go. The moment I started it I could not put it down. And I expected that... but at the same time I was surprised by how much I needed to get back to these characters as soon as I could. Changing Colors is the conclusion in Springer's Seasons of Love series and for me the definite favorite; with Thaw a close second. (A really close second!)
Those who have followed this series will know Tony, one of the main characters, already. I really liked what I saw of him in Heat Wave so I was really excited to read his story. The time when Tony and Gee first meet initially overlaps with the events in Whiteout, but then jumps forward a couple of months. This way the reader knows that Tony made a mistake and let Gee go, but we have no idea what happened. Only thing we know is that he knows he fucked up and wished he could have a second chance.
When I went in I totally expected him to be my fave, but along came Gee and Oh em Gee! - he's absolutely brilliant. I loved how he's so unapologetically himself. I love and admire him equally, because he does not care what others think about him. No, I have to rephrase that, because of course he cares. He's human and shitty people doing shitty things hurt him the same as everyone else. But he doesn't change or hide for anyone. If you don't like the package you're getting, then he's out.
Tony on the other hand really cares about what others think of him - which is why he fucked up the first time with Gee. He was so afraid about what others might think of him that he let something great go. It's a slow progress, but over the course of Changing Colors Tony realizes that even if he has the best job - one that'll bring him a lot of recognition and is great for his career - it won't make him happy if he has to lock up part of himself. This change seemed natural and while at times I wanted to shake Tony because he was SO irritating, I also loved him. Gee turned his world upside down and he really was trying, but sometimes took a wrong turn or two (again). I know that this will probably be a thing other readers won't like, but I absolutely loved it.
There is so much I loved about this story. One thing is how Springer did not fall into those stereotypical roles between "weaker" and "stronger" protagonists - but went ahead and put them upside down. Gee is gender non-conforming - he wears what he feels comfortable in and what makes him feel pretty. If that's lipstick, a dress and heels so be it. The next day he might just like a bit of eyeliner and less feminine-cut clothing. But that doesn't make him less of a man - a fact that Gee repeatedly calls Tony out for (unintentionally) assuming. I adored and learned something from it too.
I'm sitting here, trying how to best put it and it all comes down to the fact that we are taught to fit into boxes - like Tony tries so hard to put Gee into at first. It's sometimes just a small thing like holding a door open for the other one - something at least I was brought up thinking was, what guys had to do because it's polite. But then comes Gee and makes you realize that... just fuck the patriarchy. And fuck trying to fit into boxes because we don't all fit neatly into a box you can label and put away. Labels are a great thing if you choose them, but can also be restricting. Especially when trying to put others into a neat category.
This play with the gender (and other) stereotypes is one of my favourite thing for authors to do. I love when characters are not as perceived - like the jock who is not stupid, the femme guy who is 99% a top or the geek who isn't shy and insecure. (This kind of went down a direction I hadn't anticipated.) What I mean is that I think Springer handled this exceptionally and I really, really loved it.
One last thing I want to mention is that I LOVED that when things came crashing down around Tony, he gives Gee space when he asks him to and doesn't force a happy end on his terms! It's something I wish we'd see more of in romance because it's honestly not romantic when you have to "wear down" your love interest until they finally take you back. It being their decision, without influence, is one of the most romantic things you can do and something that will make me 100% believe in the happy end. And that's something I undoubtedly do with Gee and Tony.
*A copy of this was provided via NetGalley
How do I even review this book that broke me, made me cry and had me rooting for the protagonists from the get-go. The moment I started it I could not put it down. And I expected that... but at the same time I was surprised by how much I needed to get back to these characters as soon as I could. Changing Colors is the conclusion in Springer's Seasons of Love series and for me the definite favorite; with Thaw a close second. (A really close second!)
Those who have followed this series will know Tony, one of the main characters, already. I really liked what I saw of him in Heat Wave so I was really excited to read his story. The time when Tony and Gee first meet initially overlaps with the events in Whiteout, but then jumps forward a couple of months. This way the reader knows that Tony made a mistake and let Gee go, but we have no idea what happened. Only thing we know is that he knows he fucked up and wished he could have a second chance.
When I went in I totally expected him to be my fave, but along came Gee and Oh em Gee! - he's absolutely brilliant. I loved how he's so unapologetically himself. I love and admire him equally, because he does not care what others think about him. No, I have to rephrase that, because of course he cares. He's human and shitty people doing shitty things hurt him the same as everyone else. But he doesn't change or hide for anyone. If you don't like the package you're getting, then he's out.
Tony on the other hand really cares about what others think of him - which is why he fucked up the first time with Gee. He was so afraid about what others might think of him that he let something great go. It's a slow progress, but over the course of Changing Colors Tony realizes that even if he has the best job - one that'll bring him a lot of recognition and is great for his career - it won't make him happy if he has to lock up part of himself. This change seemed natural and while at times I wanted to shake Tony because he was SO irritating, I also loved him. Gee turned his world upside down and he really was trying, but sometimes took a wrong turn or two (again). I know that this will probably be a thing other readers won't like, but I absolutely loved it.
There is so much I loved about this story. One thing is how Springer did not fall into those stereotypical roles between "weaker" and "stronger" protagonists - but went ahead and put them upside down. Gee is gender non-conforming - he wears what he feels comfortable in and what makes him feel pretty. If that's lipstick, a dress and heels so be it. The next day he might just like a bit of eyeliner and less feminine-cut clothing. But that doesn't make him less of a man - a fact that Gee repeatedly calls Tony out for (unintentionally) assuming. I adored and learned something from it too.
I'm sitting here, trying how to best put it and it all comes down to the fact that we are taught to fit into boxes - like Tony tries so hard to put Gee into at first. It's sometimes just a small thing like holding a door open for the other one - something at least I was brought up thinking was, what guys had to do because it's polite. But then comes Gee and makes you realize that... just fuck the patriarchy. And fuck trying to fit into boxes because we don't all fit neatly into a box you can label and put away. Labels are a great thing if you choose them, but can also be restricting. Especially when trying to put others into a neat category.
This play with the gender (and other) stereotypes is one of my favourite thing for authors to do. I love when characters are not as perceived - like the jock who is not stupid, the femme guy who is 99% a top or the geek who isn't shy and insecure. (This kind of went down a direction I hadn't anticipated.) What I mean is that I think Springer handled this exceptionally and I really, really loved it.
One last thing I want to mention is that I LOVED that when things came crashing down around Tony, he gives Gee space when he asks him to and doesn't force a happy end on his terms! It's something I wish we'd see more of in romance because it's honestly not romantic when you have to "wear down" your love interest until they finally take you back. It being their decision, without influence, is one of the most romantic things you can do and something that will make me 100% believe in the happy end. And that's something I undoubtedly do with Gee and Tony.
October 25, 2017
I've been seeing this series around quite a bit in the "online book world" and thought I should give it a try to see what the hype was about. I probably did go in with high expectations because of that. But I quickly realized a few things.1 - The author's writing style is not for me. I'm usually the one that hates when authors get very descriptive and prefer something quick and to the point. However, this was an extreme. I was left feeling a bit of backlash after every scene ended by just sort of glossing over what was happening. Have you ever had that feeling? It's like we are somewhere in the middle of a scene (which is already not extremely detailed) and all of a sudden this happened and that happened and on to the next scene. Wait, what? Did I miss what they talked about? Did I miss what they did? At first, I thought this was a way to just speed through the beginning part of the story. Maybe just how they meet because somehow their first encounter wouldn't be crucial and the author wanted to fast forward. But I realized that this is just the style of the book. This may be great for some readers, but for me it just didn't work. I was constantly left like I was missing part of the story because it was glossed over.
At this point, I had thoughts of DNFing the book. But honestly, I wanted to give it a full shot and see if it changed. So here comes my second problem.
2 - I couldn't connect with the characters. There was no depth of emotion for me when it came to either one and ultimately they didn't come alive. Tony felt a bit weak in my opinion and then Gee I found very interesting but I don't think we delved into his mind and emotions enough. Again, this could be because of how I felt about the writing style but I really didn't get a sense that I could say I knew either character even after reading the whole story.
So, sadly that brings me to my conclusion. I did finish reading this story because I kept looking for something. But it never quite gave it to me. And maybe this is a classic case of it's not you, it's me. I think the fact that I had a problem connecting with the author's writing and kept feeling like I was missing parts untold of the story was probably a determining factor in how I felt about the characters. That being said, I don't think I'll be reading this author again.
*ARC provided by publisher
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October 22, 2017
3.75 Stars
Ugh, some people are so infuriating! I really liked Tony and in the beginning, I even felt bad for him when he lost Gee, but I also wanted to beat him at times. How can you love someone if you can’t truly accept them for who they are? The answer is you can’t and Tony learns that the hard way. And why do characters do things that they know will blow up in their faces? Is it just to make the reader have an anxiety attack?! LOL Tony’s actions were, as I said, infuriating. I sat on the edge of my seat mentally yelling at him, begging him to please do the right thing, not only by his boyfriend, but by himself as well.
I loved that Gee was so comfortable with who he was both on the inside and the outside. It takes courage, especially for someone who I’m sure, growing up in the Deep South, was faced homophobia throughout most of his life, to be brave enough to be true to who they are. Gee was so brave to walk the streets of New York with his head held high while wearing women’s clothes. He knew who he was and wasn’t ashamed of it.
I enjoyed the story. It grabbed me and held on until the last word, you know, yelling at Tony. Tony was a well-developed character, but I knew almost nothing about Gee. He remained a mystery throughout, both to Tony and the reader and I just couldn’t connect with him. He felt more like a secondary character rather than a main character. For me this is where the problem lies with having just a singular point of view. If you aren’t going to have a dual point of view, you need to be sure your main character who doesn’t have a voice is well-developed through dialogue.
All in all, this really was an enjoyable read, but for me it lacked chemistry between Tony and Gee. I loved their story, but I just didn’t feel that spark between them. Maybe it was just me? Still, the writing was good and the story flowed well. Filled with an interesting and supportive plethora of secondary characters I’m anxious to get to know better. I’ll definitely be checking out the other stories in the series! A recommendable read!
*copy provided by author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Ugh, some people are so infuriating! I really liked Tony and in the beginning, I even felt bad for him when he lost Gee, but I also wanted to beat him at times. How can you love someone if you can’t truly accept them for who they are? The answer is you can’t and Tony learns that the hard way. And why do characters do things that they know will blow up in their faces? Is it just to make the reader have an anxiety attack?! LOL Tony’s actions were, as I said, infuriating. I sat on the edge of my seat mentally yelling at him, begging him to please do the right thing, not only by his boyfriend, but by himself as well.
I loved that Gee was so comfortable with who he was both on the inside and the outside. It takes courage, especially for someone who I’m sure, growing up in the Deep South, was faced homophobia throughout most of his life, to be brave enough to be true to who they are. Gee was so brave to walk the streets of New York with his head held high while wearing women’s clothes. He knew who he was and wasn’t ashamed of it.
I enjoyed the story. It grabbed me and held on until the last word, you know, yelling at Tony. Tony was a well-developed character, but I knew almost nothing about Gee. He remained a mystery throughout, both to Tony and the reader and I just couldn’t connect with him. He felt more like a secondary character rather than a main character. For me this is where the problem lies with having just a singular point of view. If you aren’t going to have a dual point of view, you need to be sure your main character who doesn’t have a voice is well-developed through dialogue.
All in all, this really was an enjoyable read, but for me it lacked chemistry between Tony and Gee. I loved their story, but I just didn’t feel that spark between them. Maybe it was just me? Still, the writing was good and the story flowed well. Filled with an interesting and supportive plethora of secondary characters I’m anxious to get to know better. I’ll definitely be checking out the other stories in the series! A recommendable read!
*copy provided by author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
May 17, 2019
I think this may be my favorite book in the series. I kinda love Tony, not really sure why, but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing his side of things. I liked being in his head and watching as he tried to figure out what was going on the how to reconcile his worlds. Gee was a sweetheart and I loved how unapologetic he was about who he was and how he chose to live his life. He was right to not be willing to modify who he was just to make life easier and more comfortable for Tony. It would have driven them apart in the end. Course it almost did anyway and my heart broke in this one. Gee was confident in how he felt and didn't feel what he chose to where on a daily basis should affect how anyone looked at him. Of course that's not how the world works yet.
This whole story was a real struggle for Tony, he had to do a lot of soul searching and really look at his inner self and what was important to him. The things he thought he wanted in his career that he could only have by hiding a part of himself or what he felt in his heart. Such a satisfying end to this series. I really loved it.
This whole story was a real struggle for Tony, he had to do a lot of soul searching and really look at his inner self and what was important to him. The things he thought he wanted in his career that he could only have by hiding a part of himself or what he felt in his heart. Such a satisfying end to this series. I really loved it.
October 28, 2017
This is the last book in Elyse Springer's Season of Love series and it's been a year in the life of some wonderful characters. Whiteout, Thaw, and Heat Wave were fun stories that were never too angsty and I loved that this series had both m/m and f/f pairings. In Changing Colors, we've come full circle to Tony's story. We first met him in Whiteout, and now it's Tony's moment to find love.
Tony's story actually starts ten months before the "present-day" events in this book. We already got an introduction to Tony and who he's paired with in book three. But this is where I do have reservations on the story coming into it. I'm not sure if it would have been better to read this as a standalone not knowing Tony's story ahead of time, because Tony kind of comes off badly to me? There were parts of this book that were uncomfortable for me to read. I do feel like if this were a m/f book and there was a guy acting like Tony, I don't know if I would have finished the book.
The premise of this story is that Tony met a guy who only introduces himself as "Gee" at a bar and they really hit it off one night. They decide to go on a few dates and while sex isn't an issue for them, Tony has some real hang-ups about how Gee presents himself in public. Tony likes things neat and in their own boxes. He has a very set perspective in life where men should dress like men, and women should dress like women. What does that mean? Well, it certainly doesn't mean how Gee chooses to dress. Gee loves wearing skirts and dresses paired with high heel shoes and makeup. Tony freaks out and the relationship with Gee is over before it ever even really began.
Tony has known Gee a very short amount of time, but he gets it into his head that Gee is THE ONE. Well, he doesn't say it like that, but he can't stop thinking about Gee, and with nothing to go on but a nickname, what are the hopes of ever seeing Gee again after Gee deletes Tony from his life? This is the part in Heat Wave, where many months afterward, Tony enlists the help of his friend Sara to hunt down Gee. It's...stalking. Gee obviously wants no more contact with Tony, AND YET.
It doesn't help that the story is told only from Tony's perspective. He does gain some self-awareness by the end of the book that he was indeed stalking Gee, and that Gee wanted no part in any of it. Gee is a fantastic character. He's unapologetic about who he is and wears what he loves no matter what anyone thinks. I do like that their roles are reversed, in a way. Tony, as the bigger guy is actually the one who likes to be bossed around, and even though Gee is shorter and has a smaller frame, Gee is the one who puts Tony in his place. Gee is non-conforming to society's idea of gender roles and being seen out in public with Gee terrifies Tony. There are some lines in this book where it seems like Tony wouldn't be okay with transpeople either based on some lines where he's so worried about how people look and dress, so IDK TONY. I wanted to like Tony, but he's really not winning me over, you guys.
I do think that at an impressionable age, Tony's father did a number on him about what is supposed to be "right" and "wrong". Even in his thirties, Tony hasn't quite gotten out of that yet and lives by what his father wants. I think it's interesting, and a small consolation, that Tony's father is totally okay with Tony being bisexual. Tony's father is still awful in all other aspects when it comes to Tony's life, but at least he's accepting of Tony's sexuality.
Tony is coming to an end of his production on working on RENT off-Broadway and has a number of opportunities lined-up. One of his dream jobs comes up for him to be a director on a television show. Side note though, I did find it interesting that this television show wanted to hire Tony to direct an entire season, since more often than not, there are usually multiple directors who work on one show. It's not really feasible to direct and put out shows week after week with the same director. BUT. Suspend belief, I suppose. One other odd thing is trying to understand why Tony is worried about how his Broadway, or rather off-Broadway, co-workers or his friends will view Gee and the way he dresses. Am I being too open-minded to expect Tony's off-Broadway folks to not bat an eye about this?
There are some redeeming factors in this book. I do love seeing character return from the previous books in the series. And the small moments between Tony and Gee can be fun and sexy. This story seems to be a learning experience for guys like Tony, but reading a book about a guy’s journey to learning to accept others as they are isn't really my thing. The ending wraps up well. The stalking thing is still kind of a miss for me. Tony realizes what he did was very wrong, but the way Tony and Gee finally wind up together is still kind of iffy to me. The epilogue involving the other characters is short, but sweet. I did enjoy this series as a whole. I think my favorite is still Whiteout, but overall, this is a well-written series by Springer.
***Thanks to Riptide Publishing for providing me an ARC on NetGalley***
Tony's story actually starts ten months before the "present-day" events in this book. We already got an introduction to Tony and who he's paired with in book three. But this is where I do have reservations on the story coming into it. I'm not sure if it would have been better to read this as a standalone not knowing Tony's story ahead of time, because Tony kind of comes off badly to me? There were parts of this book that were uncomfortable for me to read. I do feel like if this were a m/f book and there was a guy acting like Tony, I don't know if I would have finished the book.
The premise of this story is that Tony met a guy who only introduces himself as "Gee" at a bar and they really hit it off one night. They decide to go on a few dates and while sex isn't an issue for them, Tony has some real hang-ups about how Gee presents himself in public. Tony likes things neat and in their own boxes. He has a very set perspective in life where men should dress like men, and women should dress like women. What does that mean? Well, it certainly doesn't mean how Gee chooses to dress. Gee loves wearing skirts and dresses paired with high heel shoes and makeup. Tony freaks out and the relationship with Gee is over before it ever even really began.
Their fourth date began and ended in the same breath.
Tony has known Gee a very short amount of time, but he gets it into his head that Gee is THE ONE. Well, he doesn't say it like that, but he can't stop thinking about Gee, and with nothing to go on but a nickname, what are the hopes of ever seeing Gee again after Gee deletes Tony from his life? This is the part in Heat Wave, where many months afterward, Tony enlists the help of his friend Sara to hunt down Gee. It's...stalking. Gee obviously wants no more contact with Tony, AND YET.
It doesn't help that the story is told only from Tony's perspective. He does gain some self-awareness by the end of the book that he was indeed stalking Gee, and that Gee wanted no part in any of it. Gee is a fantastic character. He's unapologetic about who he is and wears what he loves no matter what anyone thinks. I do like that their roles are reversed, in a way. Tony, as the bigger guy is actually the one who likes to be bossed around, and even though Gee is shorter and has a smaller frame, Gee is the one who puts Tony in his place. Gee is non-conforming to society's idea of gender roles and being seen out in public with Gee terrifies Tony. There are some lines in this book where it seems like Tony wouldn't be okay with transpeople either based on some lines where he's so worried about how people look and dress, so IDK TONY. I wanted to like Tony, but he's really not winning me over, you guys.
"But the thing is, I like wearin' pretty clothes. They make me feel pretty, and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. And I told that to my momma, and I'll tell it to you now."
I do think that at an impressionable age, Tony's father did a number on him about what is supposed to be "right" and "wrong". Even in his thirties, Tony hasn't quite gotten out of that yet and lives by what his father wants. I think it's interesting, and a small consolation, that Tony's father is totally okay with Tony being bisexual. Tony's father is still awful in all other aspects when it comes to Tony's life, but at least he's accepting of Tony's sexuality.
Tony is coming to an end of his production on working on RENT off-Broadway and has a number of opportunities lined-up. One of his dream jobs comes up for him to be a director on a television show. Side note though, I did find it interesting that this television show wanted to hire Tony to direct an entire season, since more often than not, there are usually multiple directors who work on one show. It's not really feasible to direct and put out shows week after week with the same director. BUT. Suspend belief, I suppose. One other odd thing is trying to understand why Tony is worried about how his Broadway, or rather off-Broadway, co-workers or his friends will view Gee and the way he dresses. Am I being too open-minded to expect Tony's off-Broadway folks to not bat an eye about this?
There are some redeeming factors in this book. I do love seeing character return from the previous books in the series. And the small moments between Tony and Gee can be fun and sexy. This story seems to be a learning experience for guys like Tony, but reading a book about a guy’s journey to learning to accept others as they are isn't really my thing. The ending wraps up well. The stalking thing is still kind of a miss for me. Tony realizes what he did was very wrong, but the way Tony and Gee finally wind up together is still kind of iffy to me. The epilogue involving the other characters is short, but sweet. I did enjoy this series as a whole. I think my favorite is still Whiteout, but overall, this is a well-written series by Springer.
"If you want to show good role models to children, you could start by showing them love, not hate. Teach them to be true to themselves, instead of being boxed in by what society wants them to be. Tell them to be free and proud, not ashamed and hidden away."
***Thanks to Riptide Publishing for providing me an ARC on NetGalley***
October 27, 2017
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
This is one in a series, but can be read as a standalone. I read Thaw a little while ago, so it was good to catch up with that couple at a party.
I found this to be a thoughtful and thought-provoking read. Most people have been conditioned to consider certain things to be absolutely unacceptable, and even when it is blatantly wrong, it is difficult to not react. Tony has definitely been subjected to that from childhood, and at least in his mind, it is still affecting his thinking. I felt that his mother dying when he was a child was a significant factor in that inability. It is frustrating, but actually I think it is really well written and addresses a real issue in a refreshing, even if painful, way.
Gee is a wonderful character, determined to break rules he considers to be ridiculous - and his argument is difficult to fault. And Tony is well aware of that, he just isn't sure how to sort all the strands of his life. Watching them come to terms which each other, and seeing how their passion transcended the issues, was fascinating, and highly engaging.
Another excellent installment, thank you Ms Springer.
This is one in a series, but can be read as a standalone. I read Thaw a little while ago, so it was good to catch up with that couple at a party.
I found this to be a thoughtful and thought-provoking read. Most people have been conditioned to consider certain things to be absolutely unacceptable, and even when it is blatantly wrong, it is difficult to not react. Tony has definitely been subjected to that from childhood, and at least in his mind, it is still affecting his thinking. I felt that his mother dying when he was a child was a significant factor in that inability. It is frustrating, but actually I think it is really well written and addresses a real issue in a refreshing, even if painful, way.
Gee is a wonderful character, determined to break rules he considers to be ridiculous - and his argument is difficult to fault. And Tony is well aware of that, he just isn't sure how to sort all the strands of his life. Watching them come to terms which each other, and seeing how their passion transcended the issues, was fascinating, and highly engaging.
Another excellent installment, thank you Ms Springer.
November 8, 2017
2.5 stars. I probably would have liked this more if not for Tony ( what a piece of work he is) and if I had got Gee’s POV ( Gee is lovely and wasn’t at all protected at all costs).
October 26, 2017
Tony is a theater director in New York City, off Broadway but loving his job. Gee is a mysterious non-binary southerner who has relocated to the big city. The story starts off with a first-night-sexy-times encounter, and then stumbles into an awkward relationship.
Tony is very controlled, has major Daddy issues, and struggles with accepting anything that doesn't fit into his neatly labeled boxes. Gee is uncompromisingly determined to be happy, but is defensive due to past experience. There are issues that they have to overcome, which mainly appear to be Tony's issues.
I feel that the book lacked a bit of intimacy, although that may be because both leads are strong-headed and masculine in that sense.
This is the fourth book in the Seasons of Love series, although it is perfectly able to be read as a standalone. I will read at least one other of the books, Thaw, because it sounded very interesting when it was recommended on SBTB.
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Tony is very controlled, has major Daddy issues, and struggles with accepting anything that doesn't fit into his neatly labeled boxes. Gee is uncompromisingly determined to be happy, but is defensive due to past experience. There are issues that they have to overcome, which mainly appear to be Tony's issues.
I feel that the book lacked a bit of intimacy, although that may be because both leads are strong-headed and masculine in that sense.
This is the fourth book in the Seasons of Love series, although it is perfectly able to be read as a standalone. I will read at least one other of the books, Thaw, because it sounded very interesting when it was recommended on SBTB.
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October 30, 2017
4.5 - 5 stars... so good, so sad, so...
I've been waiting for Tony's book since he was first introduced in White Out, the first book in Elyse Springer's Seasons of Love series. Since then, he's made small appearances in each book, but he's made an impact on almost everyone. Once he reached out to Sara in Heat Wave, readers got a little bit more of Tony's story... and that was the perfect set up for Changing Colors.
So, confession time. I could kind of relate to Tony. I'm not proud of that fact, but I've gotta be honest. I admire Gee for his sense of self and I really liked him, but I'm pretty sure my initial reaction around him would have been as uncomfortable as Tony's was. I think my reaction is more empathetic than embarrassed though. At least I'd like to think so. That being said, that's one of the reasons why I like reading books that take me out of my comfort zone. They make me see things from a different perspective and make me want to be more understanding and even more empathetic than I already am.
That doesn't mean that I wasn't upset with Tony. He hurt himself almost as much as he hurt Gee. A lot of that goes back to the way he was treated by his father. He knew in his heart that he had screwed up as soon as he turned Gee away and he worked hard to try to make up for it. Then he blew it again by not being honest. Gee was such an amazing character, he deserved more than Tony seemed to be willing to give. It took losing almost everything for Tony to finally realize what was really important.
So yeah, there were a lot of ups and downs in Changing Colors. Although I'm kind of sad that the Seasons of Love series has come to and end, Tony and Gee's story was the perfect finale. I'd love to check in with these characters again though. This was an amazing debut series for a very talented author and I can't wait to see what Elyse Springer has in story for readers next.
I received Changing Colors in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I've been waiting for Tony's book since he was first introduced in White Out, the first book in Elyse Springer's Seasons of Love series. Since then, he's made small appearances in each book, but he's made an impact on almost everyone. Once he reached out to Sara in Heat Wave, readers got a little bit more of Tony's story... and that was the perfect set up for Changing Colors.
So, confession time. I could kind of relate to Tony. I'm not proud of that fact, but I've gotta be honest. I admire Gee for his sense of self and I really liked him, but I'm pretty sure my initial reaction around him would have been as uncomfortable as Tony's was. I think my reaction is more empathetic than embarrassed though. At least I'd like to think so. That being said, that's one of the reasons why I like reading books that take me out of my comfort zone. They make me see things from a different perspective and make me want to be more understanding and even more empathetic than I already am.
That doesn't mean that I wasn't upset with Tony. He hurt himself almost as much as he hurt Gee. A lot of that goes back to the way he was treated by his father. He knew in his heart that he had screwed up as soon as he turned Gee away and he worked hard to try to make up for it. Then he blew it again by not being honest. Gee was such an amazing character, he deserved more than Tony seemed to be willing to give. It took losing almost everything for Tony to finally realize what was really important.
So yeah, there were a lot of ups and downs in Changing Colors. Although I'm kind of sad that the Seasons of Love series has come to and end, Tony and Gee's story was the perfect finale. I'd love to check in with these characters again though. This was an amazing debut series for a very talented author and I can't wait to see what Elyse Springer has in story for readers next.
I received Changing Colors in exchange for a fair and honest review.
July 10, 2019
DNF @ 60%!! FAIL!! I was very willing to like this one ... my updates say it all!! We are at 60% and NOTHING has changed in the story ... NOTHING!! Pacing and evolution, my dear author, pacing and evolution!!! I got so bored at 60% I decided I'd had enough!! ZERO STARS!!!
Also, up until a point, Tony came across as a person struggling with internal conflict ... flawed but willing to fight for himself and learn and grow ... but the author went overboard with his bullshit, and Tony "morphed" from flawed and struggling to be BETTER, into "fuck all that shit, this MC is just a spineless coward unworthy of Gee"!! I totally get what others have been saying now, I can SEE it!! I gave the benefit of the doubt and it turns out Tony was unworthy!! Any HEA that happens in this book is way too little and way too late, and I think this book is the perfect example of how an author can destroy a book with promise!! Total fail!! And the bummer here is that the writing really was tight and engaging :-/!!
I'll be reading the first book in this series because I already own it, so I'm open to giving this author a chance!! We shall see!! THIS book wasn't for me though ... or more specifically, TONY pissed the fuck out of me and I just couldn't stomach him passed the halfway point!! DNF!!!
This story was all about perpetuating cowardice and duplicity and how this author thought it would be "romantic" is beyond me!! That's ALL this book was about!! Seriously!! Blech!!
Also, up until a point, Tony came across as a person struggling with internal conflict ... flawed but willing to fight for himself and learn and grow ... but the author went overboard with his bullshit, and Tony "morphed" from flawed and struggling to be BETTER, into "fuck all that shit, this MC is just a spineless coward unworthy of Gee"!! I totally get what others have been saying now, I can SEE it!! I gave the benefit of the doubt and it turns out Tony was unworthy!! Any HEA that happens in this book is way too little and way too late, and I think this book is the perfect example of how an author can destroy a book with promise!! Total fail!! And the bummer here is that the writing really was tight and engaging :-/!!
I'll be reading the first book in this series because I already own it, so I'm open to giving this author a chance!! We shall see!! THIS book wasn't for me though ... or more specifically, TONY pissed the fuck out of me and I just couldn't stomach him passed the halfway point!! DNF!!!
This story was all about perpetuating cowardice and duplicity and how this author thought it would be "romantic" is beyond me!! That's ALL this book was about!! Seriously!! Blech!!
October 29, 2017
One thing that caught my attention with this series is the beautiful covers for the books. They are so fitting to series and I adore them. But, I also love the series itself. The stories are beautiful, wonderfully written and tug at your heart strings and in the end make you happy.
Tony is living a life....that he's not entirely happy with. I am not really sure how else to describe it. He loves what he does, but he's trying to fit a mold to please his father without conforming, but conforming none the less. His Dad has not been an advocate for his sexuality and would prefer...IMO, the out of site out of mind mantra-and also, don't do anything to embarrass him. So, when Tony meet's Gee, and Gee is a man who likes to dress in women's clothing and wear make up.....he's not sure how to react. He's attracted to Gee, he wants to be with Gee, but his social obligations (perceived) prevent him from fully accepting Gee as he is. So, they break up.
Gee is a man who likes to feel pretty. He is for the most part, confident with himself. However, there have been some times when things have happened to him that can bring his courage to a halt. But he won't be with someone who can't accept him for who he is.
When the two are apart, Tony is miserable. So, he does everything he can to locate Gee. Once the tow reunite, Tony tries really hard to be the man Gee needs. He still struggles with a few things but in the end is able to embrace who he is and the get their HEA.
This was a beautiful story, that I thoroughly enjoyed. The characters, the story, it was all beautiful.
Tony is living a life....that he's not entirely happy with. I am not really sure how else to describe it. He loves what he does, but he's trying to fit a mold to please his father without conforming, but conforming none the less. His Dad has not been an advocate for his sexuality and would prefer...IMO, the out of site out of mind mantra-and also, don't do anything to embarrass him. So, when Tony meet's Gee, and Gee is a man who likes to dress in women's clothing and wear make up.....he's not sure how to react. He's attracted to Gee, he wants to be with Gee, but his social obligations (perceived) prevent him from fully accepting Gee as he is. So, they break up.
Gee is a man who likes to feel pretty. He is for the most part, confident with himself. However, there have been some times when things have happened to him that can bring his courage to a halt. But he won't be with someone who can't accept him for who he is.
When the two are apart, Tony is miserable. So, he does everything he can to locate Gee. Once the tow reunite, Tony tries really hard to be the man Gee needs. He still struggles with a few things but in the end is able to embrace who he is and the get their HEA.
This was a beautiful story, that I thoroughly enjoyed. The characters, the story, it was all beautiful.
April 27, 2018
Argh, I'm sorry, I just did NOT enjoy this book. I found myself deeply frustrated with Tony as a character, and baffled as to why he had such a strong connection with Gee.
Tony's main issue is that he likes to put people into "boxes" - this phrase, applied to both people and parts of Tony's life he is trying to keep separate, appears many many times in the book - and Gee defys characterisation. I felt annoyed by the fact that while Tony was obviously trying to get over some deep-seated prejudices he was painted as a bad guy for not instinctively understanding how Gee wants to be seen, but Gee doesn't give him ANY guidance. Tony is stumbling around in the dark and Gee's tight-lippedness reads as cruel more than anything else.
We're also told that Gee is turning Tony's life upside-down like a "tornado", but apart from making his apartment messier I didn't really see any evidence of this.
At the end of the day, I never got the sense that the two main characters really liked each other or had any reason to be together. I felt frustrated watching Tony make mistake after mistake, and was never really rooting for Tony/Gee as endgame.
I honestly think this book would have been better without the romance entirely - I would have enjoyed seeing Tony come to terms with the relationship with this father and owning his sexuality in the face of prejudice. Or, if we'd seen the book from Gee's point-of-view - a confident, gender-norm-breaking character falling in love with someone who's pretty buttoned-down and staid? How does that work?
Tony's main issue is that he likes to put people into "boxes" - this phrase, applied to both people and parts of Tony's life he is trying to keep separate, appears many many times in the book - and Gee defys characterisation. I felt annoyed by the fact that while Tony was obviously trying to get over some deep-seated prejudices he was painted as a bad guy for not instinctively understanding how Gee wants to be seen, but Gee doesn't give him ANY guidance. Tony is stumbling around in the dark and Gee's tight-lippedness reads as cruel more than anything else.
We're also told that Gee is turning Tony's life upside-down like a "tornado", but apart from making his apartment messier I didn't really see any evidence of this.
At the end of the day, I never got the sense that the two main characters really liked each other or had any reason to be together. I felt frustrated watching Tony make mistake after mistake, and was never really rooting for Tony/Gee as endgame.
I honestly think this book would have been better without the romance entirely - I would have enjoyed seeing Tony come to terms with the relationship with this father and owning his sexuality in the face of prejudice. Or, if we'd seen the book from Gee's point-of-view - a confident, gender-norm-breaking character falling in love with someone who's pretty buttoned-down and staid? How does that work?
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January 23, 2023
I was looking forward to read about Tony since I liked what we got to see of him in whiteout, and I was really getting my hopes up already from the beginning; I liked the vibe and the atmosphere.
I'm not sure exactly where the story went downhill for me, but I struggled SO MUCH to keep reading. I felt like I was being brainwashed with all the repeating of 'fit in a box' and Tony 'telling' us how stupid he was. And speak of Tony being stupid; The author/Tony kept telling us how much he liked Gee and how important he was to him, but I honestly never felt it? And I really didn't get why Gee The two of them just didn't felt right for each other.
I don't know if this series or the book heels over head came out first? But heels over head was SO MUCH better than this one, and that's why I was hoping for something similar with her other books. But nope.
I'm not sure exactly where the story went downhill for me, but I struggled SO MUCH to keep reading. I felt like I was being brainwashed with all the repeating of 'fit in a box' and Tony 'telling' us how stupid he was. And speak of Tony being stupid; The author/Tony kept telling us how much he liked Gee and how important he was to him, but I honestly never felt it? And I really didn't get why Gee The two of them just didn't felt right for each other.
I don't know if this series or the book heels over head came out first? But heels over head was SO MUCH better than this one, and that's why I was hoping for something similar with her other books. But nope.
November 6, 2017
Tony Quinn likes the world to be well-defined. People go in boxes and that's where they stay. Even in the world of the theater, he manages to keep his life very tidy that way. At least, that's until he meets Gee in a club one night. It's lust at first sight. But then Tony muffs it up. See, Gee is a man who likes to wear women's clothes. He is not transitioning in any way; he just likes to wear women's clothes. Half the time, he doesn't even shave. And Tony can't handle that. They are together for a short time, then apart for a long time, then together again.
I seem to have picked up several romances lately where one character is rigid and the other one has to make all the changes. That's how I felt about Gee. Here's Tony stepping out of his comfort zone and Gee is shitting all over his efforts. Gee is otherwise so comfortable in his own skin, something you don't get to see often, I wish he hadn't been such a jerk. Then there's the fact that Tony was more or less stalking Gee (or at least his sister had a Google alert out.)
I seem to have picked up several romances lately where one character is rigid and the other one has to make all the changes. That's how I felt about Gee. Here's Tony stepping out of his comfort zone and Gee is shitting all over his efforts. Gee is otherwise so comfortable in his own skin, something you don't get to see often, I wish he hadn't been such a jerk. Then there's the fact that Tony was more or less stalking Gee (or at least his sister had a Google alert out.)
October 23, 2018
3.5*
I do find the writing style easy to read
I enjoyed Gee and wanted more of him and to see how he ticked.
The single pov from Tony shows him very repressed. The first time they date it is too much for Tony to overcome.
Up to 40%ish I was ok with that but they start dating again and Tony is still compartmentalising like mad but I did feel he got his comeuppance for keeping it all in and not telling Gee and keeping Gee a dirty secret.
Glad he did own up to everything and made some good decisions
I do find the writing style easy to read
I enjoyed Gee and wanted more of him and to see how he ticked.
The single pov from Tony shows him very repressed. The first time they date it is too much for Tony to overcome.
Up to 40%ish I was ok with that but they start dating again and Tony is still compartmentalising like mad but I did feel he got his comeuppance for keeping it all in and not telling Gee and keeping Gee a dirty secret.
Glad he did own up to everything and made some good decisions
October 17, 2017
Solid m/m romance that nicely wraps up this quartet. Seeing Tony as a protagonist after he'd been a supporting char in the other three was neat, and Springer walks a good line wrt having his problems and hangups feel realistic while also contributing to the challenges he faces in forming a relationship with Gee. Gee was an absolute delight, too.
(cw: features an interrupted physical assault against a male character; mentions past stalking from an ex-boyfriend.)
(cw: features an interrupted physical assault against a male character; mentions past stalking from an ex-boyfriend.)
October 18, 2017
lolz no
November 21, 2017
2.5 stars rounded up
November 24, 2017
This was my favorite book in the series... I adored Gee so much...
September 19, 2018
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February 2, 2021
I ended up DNF at 43%.
I just couldn't with Tony.
I just couldn't with Tony.
September 29, 2021
Yes, it's gorgeous, but there were SOOOOO many times I wanted to smack Tony upside the back of the head. The more he told himself that he could keep everything in his life in its own separate box, the more I wanted to smack him. It obviously was going to blow up at some point. And when it did, I only wanted to give him a giant squashy Mom hug and tell him he'd been stupid but I loved him anyway. I feel like I need to go back and re-read Nathan and Jason's story, if I only had time. Maybe someday...
October 23, 2017
This is the first book I have read by this author and I have to say, I really enjoyed it, so it won't be the last. It is book four in the Seasons Of Love series and although I haven't read any of the previous ones, it didn't affect my understanding of this one. It can definitely be read as a standalone.
Tony works in the theatre industry where he directs plays off-Broadway. Coming into contact with all sorts of people is the nature of his job and this makes it easier for him to live his life freely as a bisexual man. One evening, he finds himself coerced into going out with his colleagues and they all end up in a club (which isn't exactly Tony's scene) but it is here that his eyes connect across the dance floor with a twink who might just be the most mesmerising sight he's ever seen. With his interest being reciprocated, Tony makes his advances and introduces himself to Gee and so begins a relationship that will have more ups and downs than you can keep up with. Up close, Gee is definitely all man. He lives his life unapologetically and refuses to be anything other than himself. This is where the problems between our two MC's begin. A date between Tony and Gee doesn't start well when Tony is shocked to see Gee turn up in a dress. Wearing traditionally women's clothing and footwear is just something that Gee does because he likes it. He doesn't do it for the shock factor or because he's transgender or a cross-dresser. He simply wears what he feels good in. Although Tony tries to look past the attire, he let's other peoples reactions dictate his behaviour and his embarrassment leads to him losing the best thing that has ever happened to him.
I loved Gee's character from the very beginning, so tough yet so vulnerable at the same time. He doesn't fit into any stereotypical box. I just wish his character had been developed a bit more. He has clearly had a rough time with men in the past and he is very guarded but the reader doesn't get to find out what happened to make him so cautious. A stalker ex is mentioned but there are no details about what actually might have happened.
Tony, on the other hand, was more than a little frustrating. The author tells us that Tony's struggles with Gee are because he can't decide what box to slot him into but it always just came across as him being embarrassed to be seen with Gee. I realise it would have been a very short story if Tony hadn't been such a pratt but crikey, there were times where I really wanted to smack some sense into him. He works in the theatre so he must be used to associating with quirky and unusual people?! I found it difficult to believe that he would take the tv job knowing that it would mean jeopardising his relationship and would see him step back in the closet and firmly shut the door behind him.
Thankfully, it eventually all works out and everyone gets a happy ending but it's way more than Tony deserves.
Copy received from publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Cheryl from Alpha Book Club
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Tony works in the theatre industry where he directs plays off-Broadway. Coming into contact with all sorts of people is the nature of his job and this makes it easier for him to live his life freely as a bisexual man. One evening, he finds himself coerced into going out with his colleagues and they all end up in a club (which isn't exactly Tony's scene) but it is here that his eyes connect across the dance floor with a twink who might just be the most mesmerising sight he's ever seen. With his interest being reciprocated, Tony makes his advances and introduces himself to Gee and so begins a relationship that will have more ups and downs than you can keep up with. Up close, Gee is definitely all man. He lives his life unapologetically and refuses to be anything other than himself. This is where the problems between our two MC's begin. A date between Tony and Gee doesn't start well when Tony is shocked to see Gee turn up in a dress. Wearing traditionally women's clothing and footwear is just something that Gee does because he likes it. He doesn't do it for the shock factor or because he's transgender or a cross-dresser. He simply wears what he feels good in. Although Tony tries to look past the attire, he let's other peoples reactions dictate his behaviour and his embarrassment leads to him losing the best thing that has ever happened to him.
I loved Gee's character from the very beginning, so tough yet so vulnerable at the same time. He doesn't fit into any stereotypical box. I just wish his character had been developed a bit more. He has clearly had a rough time with men in the past and he is very guarded but the reader doesn't get to find out what happened to make him so cautious. A stalker ex is mentioned but there are no details about what actually might have happened.
Tony, on the other hand, was more than a little frustrating. The author tells us that Tony's struggles with Gee are because he can't decide what box to slot him into but it always just came across as him being embarrassed to be seen with Gee. I realise it would have been a very short story if Tony hadn't been such a pratt but crikey, there were times where I really wanted to smack some sense into him. He works in the theatre so he must be used to associating with quirky and unusual people?! I found it difficult to believe that he would take the tv job knowing that it would mean jeopardising his relationship and would see him step back in the closet and firmly shut the door behind him.
Thankfully, it eventually all works out and everyone gets a happy ending but it's way more than Tony deserves.
Copy received from publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Cheryl from Alpha Book Club
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January 26, 2018
4 Hearts
I’m really enjoying the M/M books in this series. There’s something about the way this author structures her stories that really captures my attention and pulls me in. It saddens me that the last 2 stories were not a genre that I read but I’m more than happy with this book and book 1.
Tony Quinn’s whole life is the theater. His true passion is directing his cast to put on epic performances. In his personal life he doesn’t discriminate between male/female. He’s attracted to people and currently the only person holding Tony’s attention is the gender fluid and incredibly mysterious Gee.
Gentry Parnell lives life to the fullest and doesn’t care for gender norms. He’s immediately attracted to Tony and knows they have a connection. Oh, to have more characters exactly like Gee…he’s free, out, and proud and makes no excuses for it. LOVED Gee!!
Tony and Gee connect on a level both men don’t anticipate but Tony’s not as comfortable with Gee’s fluidity as he first appeared to be and circumstances drive them apart.
Better late than never both Gee and Tony must overcome their past and internal issues to get to their happily ever after.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this story. Like I mentioned Elyse Springer really has a knack for storytelling and this one just kept making me smile even though it tackles some pretty intense scenarios. I really liked the characters too…they helped to make this story really special.
I think most people who enjoy romance will enjoy these books. I can’t speak for books 2 & 3 but the two I’ve read have had phenomenal writing and fantastic storytelling. Absolutely recommend.
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I’m really enjoying the M/M books in this series. There’s something about the way this author structures her stories that really captures my attention and pulls me in. It saddens me that the last 2 stories were not a genre that I read but I’m more than happy with this book and book 1.
Tony Quinn’s whole life is the theater. His true passion is directing his cast to put on epic performances. In his personal life he doesn’t discriminate between male/female. He’s attracted to people and currently the only person holding Tony’s attention is the gender fluid and incredibly mysterious Gee.
Gentry Parnell lives life to the fullest and doesn’t care for gender norms. He’s immediately attracted to Tony and knows they have a connection. Oh, to have more characters exactly like Gee…he’s free, out, and proud and makes no excuses for it. LOVED Gee!!
Tony and Gee connect on a level both men don’t anticipate but Tony’s not as comfortable with Gee’s fluidity as he first appeared to be and circumstances drive them apart.
Better late than never both Gee and Tony must overcome their past and internal issues to get to their happily ever after.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this story. Like I mentioned Elyse Springer really has a knack for storytelling and this one just kept making me smile even though it tackles some pretty intense scenarios. I really liked the characters too…they helped to make this story really special.
I think most people who enjoy romance will enjoy these books. I can’t speak for books 2 & 3 but the two I’ve read have had phenomenal writing and fantastic storytelling. Absolutely recommend.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
stuck-did-not-finish
April 30, 2018A protagonist who says they can split their life in two and never the twain shall meet has problems. One who wants to split their life in three is TSTL. I wanted to hit Tony upside the head.
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