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Drop Dead #3
Decisions
This is the third book in the Drop Dead series. However, it can be read by itself (stand-alone). You do not need to read the first book, or any other book in the series to understand this book.
It’s easy to say that money can’t buy happiness. But when Geo and Lex find themselves between a rock and a hard place, they have to decide which is truly more valuable: being happy or making their dreams for their life together come true.
Geo Durand is finally at a good place in his life. He’s living with his loving boyfriend, Lex, he and his twin brother are closer than ever, and he can focus his energy on his true crime podcast. The only downside is that his car is busted, he has bills to pay, and he has to support Lex while he gets back on his feet after losing everything. In a moment of desperation, he’s forced to turn to the person he least wants to ask for help: his rich father.
When Geo finally agrees to go on a ritzy vacation with his dad in the hopes of asking his dad for some money, he starts to remember why he couldn’t stand his father in the first place: he’s narcissistic, self-aggrandizing, and flirts with every cute guy within a ten-mile radius. The worst part about it is that Lex doesn’t seem to mind him. The two of them have to choose which is more important: getting money to support themselves and being miserable, or being broke and happy together.
This book contains sexually explicit content and not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. This book is approximately 50,000 words, has a happy ending and does not end in a cliffhanger.
It’s easy to say that money can’t buy happiness. But when Geo and Lex find themselves between a rock and a hard place, they have to decide which is truly more valuable: being happy or making their dreams for their life together come true.
Geo Durand is finally at a good place in his life. He’s living with his loving boyfriend, Lex, he and his twin brother are closer than ever, and he can focus his energy on his true crime podcast. The only downside is that his car is busted, he has bills to pay, and he has to support Lex while he gets back on his feet after losing everything. In a moment of desperation, he’s forced to turn to the person he least wants to ask for help: his rich father.
When Geo finally agrees to go on a ritzy vacation with his dad in the hopes of asking his dad for some money, he starts to remember why he couldn’t stand his father in the first place: he’s narcissistic, self-aggrandizing, and flirts with every cute guy within a ten-mile radius. The worst part about it is that Lex doesn’t seem to mind him. The two of them have to choose which is more important: getting money to support themselves and being miserable, or being broke and happy together.
This book contains sexually explicit content and not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. This book is approximately 50,000 words, has a happy ending and does not end in a cliffhanger.
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163 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2016
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Peter Styles
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February 28, 2017
3.5*
Another solid addition to this series.
In the previous books we learned quite a bit about Geo and Mark's parents. They really are the shittiest parents. They're selfish, neurotic, self absorbed, and manipulative. But as bad as I thought their mother was, there is no way she is a bigger piece of shit then their father is as we find out in this installment.
Geo and Mark's father is persistent on having Geo and Lex join him in Aspen. He calls an insanely amount of times trying to convince Geo that it will be an amazing time. Geo doesn't want to go. All his past vacations with his father turned out all to be horrible experiences and he doesn't want to live threw another one. But finances are tight and he finds himself wanting to provide more for Lex so he decides that maybe going will give him some much needed alone time with Lex and maybe get some money from his dad that can help them out for awhile. He seems to think the sacrifice of being around his dad is worth it. But how wrong he was....
I was really shocked at how far Geo's dad goes. I didn't see that happening. I definitely wouldn't have just left. I would have confronted him and probably done worse.
Hopefully the story doesn't end here. I am really enjoying reading about these creepy guys. xx
Another solid addition to this series.
In the previous books we learned quite a bit about Geo and Mark's parents. They really are the shittiest parents. They're selfish, neurotic, self absorbed, and manipulative. But as bad as I thought their mother was, there is no way she is a bigger piece of shit then their father is as we find out in this installment.
Geo and Mark's father is persistent on having Geo and Lex join him in Aspen. He calls an insanely amount of times trying to convince Geo that it will be an amazing time. Geo doesn't want to go. All his past vacations with his father turned out all to be horrible experiences and he doesn't want to live threw another one. But finances are tight and he finds himself wanting to provide more for Lex so he decides that maybe going will give him some much needed alone time with Lex and maybe get some money from his dad that can help them out for awhile. He seems to think the sacrifice of being around his dad is worth it. But how wrong he was....
I was really shocked at how far Geo's dad goes. I didn't see that happening. I definitely wouldn't have just left. I would have confronted him and probably done worse.
Hopefully the story doesn't end here. I am really enjoying reading about these creepy guys. xx
May 19, 2017
Decisions (Drop Dead, book 3)
Peter Styles
Four stars
Well, I asked for it.
Geo and Lex are working on their relationship, learning how to live together, and having a great time producing their podcast about true crime, called “Creep Corner.” Sharing their apartment with Geo’s twin brother Mark and his boyfriend Andrew has things a little close, but they’re coping.
Then Robert Durand, Geo and Mark’s father, calls. He has a luxurious vacation in Aspen to dangle in front of them, and does his best to convince his sons to join him.
As I finished the last book, the second of the “Drop Dead” series, I said in my review that I really wanted to understand exactly why Geo’s gay father is such a terrible person. Well, that’s what Lex wants to know, too. Lex never had anything remotely like a safe childhood, or a father, and he can’t fathom how Robert could have alienated both of his children so completely. He doesn’t understand why Geo won’t tell him what happened. For him, having a rich gay dad who wants to take you on vacation would be a fantasy.
And this is the crux of this book: learning just who Robert Durand really is, and what he did to turn his boys against him. In doing this, we learn why Geo is who he is. Frankly, Geo is an annoying character to me, but by the end of this book I’d begun to cut him a lot of slack. And so has Lex.
“I was used to people liking my father more than they liked me. It was the same story with most of the people in my life—they always liked someone near me more than they liked me.” There is a huge inferiority complex bubbling beneath Geo’s handsome skin. Little by little, he reveals, to Lex and to the reader, how his parents, even when divorced, managed to strip away this young man’s sense of self-worth. By the end, I had grown to admire Geo’s resilience, and his ability to be kind and loving in spite of what he’d experienced.
Styles’ point is not to slam rich people; but simply to demonstrate how poverty and wealth are not the only critical factors in shaping a young person’s life. Book 2 was about Lex, and ended with Lex and Geo becoming closer, as friends and as lovers. Book 3 takes us farther down that road, and it was a tougher road than I expected.
This book left me rather sad, but also encouraged about Geo and Lex. OK, Mr. Styles, bring on Book 4. You may say these books can be read independently, but I think they work very well as a series, and let the reader build up a big picture of our damaged heroes.
Peter Styles
Four stars
Well, I asked for it.
Geo and Lex are working on their relationship, learning how to live together, and having a great time producing their podcast about true crime, called “Creep Corner.” Sharing their apartment with Geo’s twin brother Mark and his boyfriend Andrew has things a little close, but they’re coping.
Then Robert Durand, Geo and Mark’s father, calls. He has a luxurious vacation in Aspen to dangle in front of them, and does his best to convince his sons to join him.
As I finished the last book, the second of the “Drop Dead” series, I said in my review that I really wanted to understand exactly why Geo’s gay father is such a terrible person. Well, that’s what Lex wants to know, too. Lex never had anything remotely like a safe childhood, or a father, and he can’t fathom how Robert could have alienated both of his children so completely. He doesn’t understand why Geo won’t tell him what happened. For him, having a rich gay dad who wants to take you on vacation would be a fantasy.
And this is the crux of this book: learning just who Robert Durand really is, and what he did to turn his boys against him. In doing this, we learn why Geo is who he is. Frankly, Geo is an annoying character to me, but by the end of this book I’d begun to cut him a lot of slack. And so has Lex.
“I was used to people liking my father more than they liked me. It was the same story with most of the people in my life—they always liked someone near me more than they liked me.” There is a huge inferiority complex bubbling beneath Geo’s handsome skin. Little by little, he reveals, to Lex and to the reader, how his parents, even when divorced, managed to strip away this young man’s sense of self-worth. By the end, I had grown to admire Geo’s resilience, and his ability to be kind and loving in spite of what he’d experienced.
Styles’ point is not to slam rich people; but simply to demonstrate how poverty and wealth are not the only critical factors in shaping a young person’s life. Book 2 was about Lex, and ended with Lex and Geo becoming closer, as friends and as lovers. Book 3 takes us farther down that road, and it was a tougher road than I expected.
This book left me rather sad, but also encouraged about Geo and Lex. OK, Mr. Styles, bring on Book 4. You may say these books can be read independently, but I think they work very well as a series, and let the reader build up a big picture of our damaged heroes.
December 31, 2016
Love these nerds
Yes they have some creep factors but they are also funny and sweet. Geo and Lex seem to always gets into some sort of trouble. Geo knew it was a bad idea for him and Lex to go with his father on vacation, nut he wanted to make Lex happy. One mishap after another. I was cringing throughout. How a father could be so narcisistic is beyond me. He is definitely a devil, pretty and evil.
Yes they have some creep factors but they are also funny and sweet. Geo and Lex seem to always gets into some sort of trouble. Geo knew it was a bad idea for him and Lex to go with his father on vacation, nut he wanted to make Lex happy. One mishap after another. I was cringing throughout. How a father could be so narcisistic is beyond me. He is definitely a devil, pretty and evil.
December 24, 2016
The book blurb does a much better job of describing this book than I ever could........
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I was so excited to find another story with Geo and Lex. This time, against his own trepidation and fears from previous vacations from hell, he and Lex agrees to go to Aspen for a skiing vacation his father has nagging him from the first 2 books: only to ask for money to help them over this bump in the road. Geo hoped to have some "quality" time with Lex since living with his twin Mark and his boyfriend Andrew; leaves that "special" time between Geo and Lex hard to come by. Mark's inability to "knock" on doors seems to be wearing thin for the boys. Boy such a dysfunctional family: an emotionally, manipulative and neurotic mother and a father, also gay, is flamboyant, loud and devious with a hidden agenda. Geo reluctantly agrees,mindful of a past vacation with his dad and then boyfriend, Gary, who sleeps with his dad.In his dad defense claims "he did not betray Geo" that Gary was the one. Their main goal at the end of the vacation: to borrow money from dear oh dad. However, he buries his feelings and agrees. He believes he will be spending vacation with Lex in the hotel room but he forgets Lex never traveled, skied,seen snow or has clothes bought new and not out of the thrift stores or churches charity bin. Geo was rather taken back how Lex seems to find his dad charming, funny and wants to be skiing rather than staying in the room. Oh this is a great followup to one and book two. I love the humor between Lex and Geo. I do not want to say more with out giving away the plot. We have a bit of angst, an old boyfriend of Lex's showing up in Aspen of all places and dear oh dad up to his ole tricks. I love the way Peter writes, his sentence structure, his word usage and frankly his imagination along with his snarky humor between Geo, Lex and Mark. Peter has a way of writing that keeps me engaged and glued to the book. Although you need not to read book 1 and 2; but do so: you will get so much enjoyment out of Lex and Geo. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a good entertaining book. I am so glad I found Peter Styles and so far have loved everything he has written. I always look forward to his books.
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I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book for a totally unbiased review
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I was so excited to find another story with Geo and Lex. This time, against his own trepidation and fears from previous vacations from hell, he and Lex agrees to go to Aspen for a skiing vacation his father has nagging him from the first 2 books: only to ask for money to help them over this bump in the road. Geo hoped to have some "quality" time with Lex since living with his twin Mark and his boyfriend Andrew; leaves that "special" time between Geo and Lex hard to come by. Mark's inability to "knock" on doors seems to be wearing thin for the boys. Boy such a dysfunctional family: an emotionally, manipulative and neurotic mother and a father, also gay, is flamboyant, loud and devious with a hidden agenda. Geo reluctantly agrees,mindful of a past vacation with his dad and then boyfriend, Gary, who sleeps with his dad.In his dad defense claims "he did not betray Geo" that Gary was the one. Their main goal at the end of the vacation: to borrow money from dear oh dad. However, he buries his feelings and agrees. He believes he will be spending vacation with Lex in the hotel room but he forgets Lex never traveled, skied,seen snow or has clothes bought new and not out of the thrift stores or churches charity bin. Geo was rather taken back how Lex seems to find his dad charming, funny and wants to be skiing rather than staying in the room. Oh this is a great followup to one and book two. I love the humor between Lex and Geo. I do not want to say more with out giving away the plot. We have a bit of angst, an old boyfriend of Lex's showing up in Aspen of all places and dear oh dad up to his ole tricks. I love the way Peter writes, his sentence structure, his word usage and frankly his imagination along with his snarky humor between Geo, Lex and Mark. Peter has a way of writing that keeps me engaged and glued to the book. Although you need not to read book 1 and 2; but do so: you will get so much enjoyment out of Lex and Geo. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a good entertaining book. I am so glad I found Peter Styles and so far have loved everything he has written. I always look forward to his books.
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I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book for a totally unbiased review
June 17, 2017
Hmmmm Geo was a wuss that should have knocked out his sperm donor dad and smashed his face and crushed his small d*** as well. Am i getting a lil too dark here? For someone that has the kinda interest both Geo and Lex have, Geo should have a bunch of creative resources to, shall we say "take care" of his dad so that a msg of "try this again and the beat down you just got would be like heaven, compared to what will happen to you if you come sniffing near me and anyone i care about again" msg. Dad or not, i would have sent him to the hospital damaged and broken.... sorry this had me riled up and uber mad because of the situation and as I don't like Geo's characters much. Geo should have known better and should have told Lex about his prev relationship. Aigooo ....
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January 25, 2017
There are about a thousand little platitudes I could throw out there to describe the events in this book. Or, at least five, maybe.
If I were Geo’s Life Sherpa (he kind of needs one), the first thing I would shout at his head is, “Make good choices!” Then I would read him the fable The Scorpion and the Frog and remind him a tiger can’t change its stripes. Also, fool me once shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Then I would tell him that the road to hell is paved with good intentions—even though you try to do the right thing, it can still come back to bite you on the ass. And then I would advise him to junk-punch his dad, which is not a platitude but it would be super therapeutic.
Robert Durand doesn’t suffer from pathological narcissism. In fact, he rather seems to revel in it, and it’s been a long time since I’ve loved to loathe a character as passionately as I detested Geo and Mark’s sperm donor. His presence in more than name only in this installment of the Drop Dead series pretty well proves that some people may never intend to breed but can, with all intent, go about screwing up their offspring as much as is psychologically possible without turning them into fully non-functioning and maladapted members of the human race. I have no idea how Geo and Mark turned out as well as they did (apart from the author writing them that way, of course), but it sure isn’t because they hit the genetic jackpot. If I’m being honest, Daddy makes Mommy look sane and saintly in comparison.
Money is a motivating factor in Decisions (isn’t it always?). Geo and Lex’s remarkable lack of it and Robert being flush with it introduces a massive conflict of common sense when Geo is faced with the fact that a deal with the devil might give him and Lex some financial breathing room—Geo only has to trade on the valid disgust and justifiable mistrust he has for Robert, and if there’s one thing that can be said about Durand senior, it’s that he’s consistent in his slimebally repugnance. Robert being gay, and then finding out he has a gay son, wasn’t a bonding moment as much as an opportunity for Robert to parade Geo around and use him as bait to pick up guys. And, good old dad also has a habit of sleeping with Geo’s boyfriends, soooo you can see the dilemma when Robert invites the boys on an all-expenses paid vacation to Aspen.
Remember the fable of The Scorpion and the Frog? Well, you really can’t be surprised when the scorpion acts according to its nature, can you?
There is, of course, some angsty stuff that results from Geo’s good intentions—these guys are far from perfect and they don’t always make the best decisions. But, there are also some sweet moments mixed in there, as is Peter Styles’ style, and there are even a few occasions where Geo gets to check his privilege—lots of little reminders that no matter how bad you’ve had it, there’s always someone else who’s had it worse—and Geo’s silver spoon upbringing, even as terrible as it was, was still a thousand times better than the life Lex was born to.
An unexpected little surprise, the coincidence of all coincidences, surfaces in this book—nice for readers, less so for Lex—and I continue to be impressed by the author’s skill in introducing characters and then making them both real and interesting. Mark is still an awesome brother, even when he’s doing craptastic stuff to Geo that only a brother would do, and I missed him in this book. He’s not around a lot but is still there for Geo when he’s needed.
Normal is as normal does in this series, in that there is no normal just usual. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know these characters and am completely charmed by Peter Styles’ storytelling as well as his skill at creating a contemporary romance built around such a quirky bunch of people.
Reviewed by Lisa at The Novel Approach Reviews
If I were Geo’s Life Sherpa (he kind of needs one), the first thing I would shout at his head is, “Make good choices!” Then I would read him the fable The Scorpion and the Frog and remind him a tiger can’t change its stripes. Also, fool me once shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Then I would tell him that the road to hell is paved with good intentions—even though you try to do the right thing, it can still come back to bite you on the ass. And then I would advise him to junk-punch his dad, which is not a platitude but it would be super therapeutic.
Robert Durand doesn’t suffer from pathological narcissism. In fact, he rather seems to revel in it, and it’s been a long time since I’ve loved to loathe a character as passionately as I detested Geo and Mark’s sperm donor. His presence in more than name only in this installment of the Drop Dead series pretty well proves that some people may never intend to breed but can, with all intent, go about screwing up their offspring as much as is psychologically possible without turning them into fully non-functioning and maladapted members of the human race. I have no idea how Geo and Mark turned out as well as they did (apart from the author writing them that way, of course), but it sure isn’t because they hit the genetic jackpot. If I’m being honest, Daddy makes Mommy look sane and saintly in comparison.
Money is a motivating factor in Decisions (isn’t it always?). Geo and Lex’s remarkable lack of it and Robert being flush with it introduces a massive conflict of common sense when Geo is faced with the fact that a deal with the devil might give him and Lex some financial breathing room—Geo only has to trade on the valid disgust and justifiable mistrust he has for Robert, and if there’s one thing that can be said about Durand senior, it’s that he’s consistent in his slimebally repugnance. Robert being gay, and then finding out he has a gay son, wasn’t a bonding moment as much as an opportunity for Robert to parade Geo around and use him as bait to pick up guys. And, good old dad also has a habit of sleeping with Geo’s boyfriends, soooo you can see the dilemma when Robert invites the boys on an all-expenses paid vacation to Aspen.
Remember the fable of The Scorpion and the Frog? Well, you really can’t be surprised when the scorpion acts according to its nature, can you?
There is, of course, some angsty stuff that results from Geo’s good intentions—these guys are far from perfect and they don’t always make the best decisions. But, there are also some sweet moments mixed in there, as is Peter Styles’ style, and there are even a few occasions where Geo gets to check his privilege—lots of little reminders that no matter how bad you’ve had it, there’s always someone else who’s had it worse—and Geo’s silver spoon upbringing, even as terrible as it was, was still a thousand times better than the life Lex was born to.
An unexpected little surprise, the coincidence of all coincidences, surfaces in this book—nice for readers, less so for Lex—and I continue to be impressed by the author’s skill in introducing characters and then making them both real and interesting. Mark is still an awesome brother, even when he’s doing craptastic stuff to Geo that only a brother would do, and I missed him in this book. He’s not around a lot but is still there for Geo when he’s needed.
Normal is as normal does in this series, in that there is no normal just usual. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know these characters and am completely charmed by Peter Styles’ storytelling as well as his skill at creating a contemporary romance built around such a quirky bunch of people.
Reviewed by Lisa at The Novel Approach Reviews
December 23, 2016
This is book # 3 in the Drop Dead series. This book should not be read as a standalone. This series goes in order and should be read as such. This helps with understanding the characters, as well as the series.
Geo and Lex's story continues as they brave the father's invitation to meet in Aspen. It is a testimony of trust and worry as they know they will face adversity in the form of Geo's dad. Can they weather the storm that may be stronger than the snow outside?
Lex wants to show Geo that he can be trusted to help handle his father. When the worst hapens, they must lean on one another to get back home and safe.
This is a great story! This series has been such a rush. If we get lucky enough to return to these amazing characters, I will be thrilled to read! This story has so much in it. Passion, humor, and even some criminal element.
***I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Geo and Lex's story continues as they brave the father's invitation to meet in Aspen. It is a testimony of trust and worry as they know they will face adversity in the form of Geo's dad. Can they weather the storm that may be stronger than the snow outside?
Lex wants to show Geo that he can be trusted to help handle his father. When the worst hapens, they must lean on one another to get back home and safe.
This is a great story! This series has been such a rush. If we get lucky enough to return to these amazing characters, I will be thrilled to read! This story has so much in it. Passion, humor, and even some criminal element.
***I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
July 22, 2017
So, the most important part: it's good. I liked it. I recommend it, though trust me you'll prefer it if you read the series as a whole.
Now, next on the agenda: OMG I want to DESTROY Geo's dad. I mean, I want to get into a physical altercation with a fictional character. And that includes slapping Geo upside the head because he could have probably prevented the dangerous situation by talking to Lex. I mean, this is a perfect example of why I always believe in talking to people. You never know what you can help by being honest and arming others with truth and reality. Yes, I realize I'm very serious about what happened in a book, but if this doesn't get you when you read it...well, then I just can't help you.
Yes, this is the closest I've gotten to a spoiler in my reviews, but this one has me worked up.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Now, next on the agenda: OMG I want to DESTROY Geo's dad. I mean, I want to get into a physical altercation with a fictional character. And that includes slapping Geo upside the head because he could have probably prevented the dangerous situation by talking to Lex. I mean, this is a perfect example of why I always believe in talking to people. You never know what you can help by being honest and arming others with truth and reality. Yes, I realize I'm very serious about what happened in a book, but if this doesn't get you when you read it...well, then I just can't help you.
Yes, this is the closest I've gotten to a spoiler in my reviews, but this one has me worked up.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
December 28, 2016
Betrayal
It is hard in a new relationship to trust but when it's betrayal by someone that should be supportive it opens a whole other can of worms.
It is hard in a new relationship to trust but when it's betrayal by someone that should be supportive it opens a whole other can of worms.
January 28, 2017
Drop dead 3
Peter I just finished reading your book Drop dead #3. It was a good run waiting for the next one to come out. Keep writing love your style.
Peter I just finished reading your book Drop dead #3. It was a good run waiting for the next one to come out. Keep writing love your style.
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