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Cedar Falls #9
Euphoria
Euphoria [Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Romance, M/M, HEA] Welcome to Cedar Falls, a small North Carolina town nestled amongst the Smokey Mountains, where the people are friendly and the men are hot. Shane Bartek has always dreamed of being the head chef in a high-end restaurant. He just didn't think he'd have to move to a small southern town to do it. All that changes when a pirate captures his heart. Jake Dunham has been struggling. For years he's kept his bisexual orientation a secret so his parents wouldn't disown him completely. But the moment he meets Shane, he knows he can't hold it in any longer. After coming out to his family and friends, Jake expects an easy road ahead. What he hasn't planned for is Shane's very pregnant ex-girlfriend showing up. When things continue to get worse, his friends come to the rescue, doing what they do best, butting in and smacking anyone upside the head who needs it. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
142 pages, Paperback
First published November 17, 2015
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About the author
Shea Balik
155 books265 followersBestselling author of the Cedar Falls Series, Hart Medical Center Series, Miracle Series, and Paranormal Wars Series, Shea Balik has always had a vivid imagination with stories running around in her head. Often her stories are taken from observations of other people with her own spin.
Traveling is one of her favorite ways of fulfilling her passion of people watching. You never know, one day you may spark her imagination for her next book.
Whether at home or traveling she is usually in front of her computer writing or curled up with a good book.
Traveling is one of her favorite ways of fulfilling her passion of people watching. You never know, one day you may spark her imagination for her next book.
Whether at home or traveling she is usually in front of her computer writing or curled up with a good book.
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January 17, 2016
**** Good story of two muscled guys who need each other. **** Chef Shane is happy in his job, loves running his own restaurant, but wants that elusive thing everyone has, love. Construction is Jake's happiness, and he likes remodeling and forming new from old, but he as well, is waiting for the "one", because Jake firmly believes in love at first sight.
At a Halloween party Jake wins the costume prize, and Shane takes his hand and leads him away. Their explosive need for each other is amazing, and the next morning, they should have talked, but life got in the way.
Miscommunications, confusion, and not being honest almost cost these guys their budding relationship. We get a large cast of characters, friends, family, and they butt in, but in a good way. Jake "coming out" to his folks was sad, and Clara, showing up on Shane's doorstep hurt Jake. He should have hung around for the story, and all confusion would have melted away.
There is a lot going on, a fast paced plot, and great M/M sexiness.
The ending events will surprise you ! ENJOY !!
At a Halloween party Jake wins the costume prize, and Shane takes his hand and leads him away. Their explosive need for each other is amazing, and the next morning, they should have talked, but life got in the way.
Miscommunications, confusion, and not being honest almost cost these guys their budding relationship. We get a large cast of characters, friends, family, and they butt in, but in a good way. Jake "coming out" to his folks was sad, and Clara, showing up on Shane's doorstep hurt Jake. He should have hung around for the story, and all confusion would have melted away.
There is a lot going on, a fast paced plot, and great M/M sexiness.
The ending events will surprise you ! ENJOY !!
February 10, 2017
I feel like this is THE... FASTEST... COUPLE.... E>V>A......................
However, I want to go out on a limb and say that regardless of dynamics, I kind of like two even footed partners... just something about giving as good as getting and not having to hold back with someone 'smaller'...
The whole court fiasco with adopting... total BS setup there I'm sorry to say. For the judge to change his tune after a private word with Hannah... nope.
I was really glad that Dom and bdsm wasn't part of this story (I mean shake it up, not the same over and over and over and...) And then what happens? Shane 'thinks' to himself about discovering he's a dominant personality until another Dom showed him the pleasure of submitting and finding out he's a switch. Then how rough he and Jake get sometimes. Ugggggh couldn't just leave it with the sex we witnessed, which is not even close to bdsm elements. Just super passionate about each other.... thanks for ruining the effect.....
However, I want to go out on a limb and say that regardless of dynamics, I kind of like two even footed partners... just something about giving as good as getting and not having to hold back with someone 'smaller'...
The whole court fiasco with adopting... total BS setup there I'm sorry to say. For the judge to change his tune after a private word with Hannah... nope.
I was really glad that Dom and bdsm wasn't part of this story (I mean shake it up, not the same over and over and over and...) And then what happens? Shane 'thinks' to himself about discovering he's a dominant personality until another Dom showed him the pleasure of submitting and finding out he's a switch. Then how rough he and Jake get sometimes. Ugggggh couldn't just leave it with the sex we witnessed, which is not even close to bdsm elements. Just super passionate about each other.... thanks for ruining the effect.....
December 4, 2015
Yeah, I don't know. I liked most of the books in this series, but this one not so much. I don't usually mind insta-love at all (having lived it myself), but it was waaaay over the top here. Like crazy, outrageous, marriage proposal after two days (or whatever it was) crazy. Not believable at all, which is saying a lot, considering the suspension of disbelief I willingly engaged in for some of the earlier installments.
It also felt like some of the characters had degenerated into caricatures. I mean, the villains were caricatures from the beginning, of course, but some of the main characters from earlier books feel that way, too. Jesse especially.
Not sure if I'll read any further, though I was hoping to get to Syn's story at some point.
Also some minor issues with copyediting/proofreading. Not terribly bad, but more noticeable than the earlier books.
It also felt like some of the characters had degenerated into caricatures. I mean, the villains were caricatures from the beginning, of course, but some of the main characters from earlier books feel that way, too. Jesse especially.
Not sure if I'll read any further, though I was hoping to get to Syn's story at some point.
Also some minor issues with copyediting/proofreading. Not terribly bad, but more noticeable than the earlier books.
May 9, 2019
This was such a good book. It really is. I have enjoyed this series so much. This one was another tough one, though. I know a lot of people believe in love at first sight and that’s fine, but the problem is, like in this book, they move too fast. They don’t get to know each other through dates and things and don’t get that solid foundation built to weather the storms they come against. There’s some good lessons in this book, some tears, but lots of hope and love.
Shane has always been a hopeless romantic. He falls in love too fast and wants whatever relationship he’s in to be the “one”. But life doesn’t work that way. Relationships fall apart and Shane is left with a broken heart and alone. He desperately wants to find the right person, but now work is keeping him from dating. Basically running two restaurants, he has no time to even really sleep, much less anything else. But the casino is having a holiday party for Halloween and Shane goes and takes a look. Maybe he can get lucky tonight. He doesn’t see anyone that captures his attention until he looks on stage at a mouthwatering man in a skin tight pirate suit. He stands at the end of the stage, waiting for Jake to come down. When he does, he rushes Jake to Euphoria and behind closed doors, he ravishes Jake with kisses. Both so turned on, they finish like teens in their pants. They don’t even know each other’s names. They formally introduce themselves and are off for a night of passion. Both feel like the other is it for them and they start a whirlwind romance. But not having really talked much or gotten to know each other, when Shane is faced with a pregnant ex, both men jump to the wrong conclusions instead of talking it out and it now may be over. They have to find a way to communicate and get through what is going on or they’re never going to last.
I think everyone at one time wants to have someone to share their lives with. As we get older, it may change for quite a few, but there are those who desperately want someone. When Shane and Jake meet and have their night of their dreams, they feel like this is it for them. I was so happy for both of them but I had a feeling something was going to happen. And it did. Not talking things out put them both in a bad situation that almost ruined everything. And it was heartbreaking for both of them. Especially when Jake finally found out what was really going on. But Jake fought for what he believed in and that’s what made the difference. He wanted to know and wanted to talk it through. He didn’t want to give up on them, and wanted it to last a lifetime. Thankfully, so did Shane. They just had to work through what they were dealing with. And it was enough to strain any relationship. But the stuck together, worked together, and asked for help when needed. The guys all pitched in to help and another family was added. Made life a whole lot more bearable.
Another great book in this series. I’m really enjoying it so much. I hope you all are as well
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Shane has always been a hopeless romantic. He falls in love too fast and wants whatever relationship he’s in to be the “one”. But life doesn’t work that way. Relationships fall apart and Shane is left with a broken heart and alone. He desperately wants to find the right person, but now work is keeping him from dating. Basically running two restaurants, he has no time to even really sleep, much less anything else. But the casino is having a holiday party for Halloween and Shane goes and takes a look. Maybe he can get lucky tonight. He doesn’t see anyone that captures his attention until he looks on stage at a mouthwatering man in a skin tight pirate suit. He stands at the end of the stage, waiting for Jake to come down. When he does, he rushes Jake to Euphoria and behind closed doors, he ravishes Jake with kisses. Both so turned on, they finish like teens in their pants. They don’t even know each other’s names. They formally introduce themselves and are off for a night of passion. Both feel like the other is it for them and they start a whirlwind romance. But not having really talked much or gotten to know each other, when Shane is faced with a pregnant ex, both men jump to the wrong conclusions instead of talking it out and it now may be over. They have to find a way to communicate and get through what is going on or they’re never going to last.
I think everyone at one time wants to have someone to share their lives with. As we get older, it may change for quite a few, but there are those who desperately want someone. When Shane and Jake meet and have their night of their dreams, they feel like this is it for them. I was so happy for both of them but I had a feeling something was going to happen. And it did. Not talking things out put them both in a bad situation that almost ruined everything. And it was heartbreaking for both of them. Especially when Jake finally found out what was really going on. But Jake fought for what he believed in and that’s what made the difference. He wanted to know and wanted to talk it through. He didn’t want to give up on them, and wanted it to last a lifetime. Thankfully, so did Shane. They just had to work through what they were dealing with. And it was enough to strain any relationship. But the stuck together, worked together, and asked for help when needed. The guys all pitched in to help and another family was added. Made life a whole lot more bearable.
Another great book in this series. I’m really enjoying it so much. I hope you all are as well
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February 24, 2022Good mm romance
Shane, a chef at Euphoria and Jake, a construction worker meet and immediately connect jumping into an intense relationship. On the Eve of moving in together, a very pregnant woman shows up at Shane's door and Jake storms out. Clara came to tell Shane the twin babies are not his but that their father died and she is dying of cancer and wants him to raise her children. What a lot of drama, hurt, love and meddling friends to get to a bittersweet HEA. A good, if tearful story.
Shane, a chef at Euphoria and Jake, a construction worker meet and immediately connect jumping into an intense relationship. On the Eve of moving in together, a very pregnant woman shows up at Shane's door and Jake storms out. Clara came to tell Shane the twin babies are not his but that their father died and she is dying of cancer and wants him to raise her children. What a lot of drama, hurt, love and meddling friends to get to a bittersweet HEA. A good, if tearful story.
February 6, 2016
I'm really enjoying this series, this one was emotional for me as I had a friend in a similar situation. I won't post spoilers but I needed several kleenex. I can't wait to see which characters are next. I hope it's Syn but Brent and Eddie need books too!
December 21, 2015
Excellent story
Now THIS is what this series should be like! Romance, family and friends. Hope the next book is about Eddie.
Now THIS is what this series should be like! Romance, family and friends. Hope the next book is about Eddie.
January 3, 2016
3.5 stars
October 18, 2016
Dear MM Writers!
Please, PLEASE, stop killing off women just to give men hassle-free insta-kids.
Thank you in advance,
Tif
Please, PLEASE, stop killing off women just to give men hassle-free insta-kids.
Thank you in advance,
Tif
December 3, 2024
Shane and Jake.
MM.
Love Jesse.
A Must Read series.
MM.
Love Jesse.
A Must Read series.
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