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Legendary Pairs #2
More Than Luck
Drey Harper isn't looking for love; he had more than enough heartbreak after a betrayal cost him everything five years ago. Now at 40, he's the art director for the hit collectible card game Legendary Pairs. Between long hours at work and countless anonymous hookups, Drey's life seems pretty full...until the day he meets Lucas Cho.
In the world of Legendary Pairs, 24-year-old Lucas Cho is a superstar. He plays for big money and parties like a rock star, and his arrogant swagger gets him what he wants, at the gaming table or in bed. But when a chance encounter with Drey in a crowded bar leaves him wanting more, all his fortune and skills count for nothing.
The company thinks Lucas's glamorous playboy lifestyle is good for business, but it's going too far--Lucas is spinning out of control, and Drey has been sent to clean up the mess and save Lucas's sponsorship. With a major tournament coming up and Lucas's contract with Legendary Pairs on the line, it's up to Drey to keep him out of the bottle and walking that line.
For Lucas, the stakes have never been higher, but the game he's playing has nothing to do with cards and everything to do with the stoic older man who's captured his attention. Drey knows a relationship between them is out of the question--Lucas is too young, too reckless, too broken--but the more time he spends in Lucas's company, the more he wants what he shouldn't have in this steamy May/December romance.
In the world of Legendary Pairs, 24-year-old Lucas Cho is a superstar. He plays for big money and parties like a rock star, and his arrogant swagger gets him what he wants, at the gaming table or in bed. But when a chance encounter with Drey in a crowded bar leaves him wanting more, all his fortune and skills count for nothing.
The company thinks Lucas's glamorous playboy lifestyle is good for business, but it's going too far--Lucas is spinning out of control, and Drey has been sent to clean up the mess and save Lucas's sponsorship. With a major tournament coming up and Lucas's contract with Legendary Pairs on the line, it's up to Drey to keep him out of the bottle and walking that line.
For Lucas, the stakes have never been higher, but the game he's playing has nothing to do with cards and everything to do with the stoic older man who's captured his attention. Drey knows a relationship between them is out of the question--Lucas is too young, too reckless, too broken--but the more time he spends in Lucas's company, the more he wants what he shouldn't have in this steamy May/December romance.
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First published February 8, 2017
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June 24, 2017
Don’t judge a book on its cover : this is a solid and sexy romance with age-gap for me !!
Lucas is a young and famous professional card game player but seems to be drowning in a life of partying and alcohol. Drey, a forty-years old divorced father, working for the company creating the cards for the game and sponsoring Lucas, is being asked to “babysit” Lucas for 2 weeks during the duration of a convention including several tournaments. The pot meets the kettle !!!
Granted, there is some stuff that is not deeply explored, but the most important is that Drey and Lucas found each other. That’s really what got to me : how they get to pacify each other and build something out of their encounter. I was not expecting that from the blurb, and I’m really glad I read this book : a good romance and worth a try in my opinion.
Lucas is a young and famous professional card game player but seems to be drowning in a life of partying and alcohol. Drey, a forty-years old divorced father, working for the company creating the cards for the game and sponsoring Lucas, is being asked to “babysit” Lucas for 2 weeks during the duration of a convention including several tournaments. The pot meets the kettle !!!
Granted, there is some stuff that is not deeply explored, but the most important is that Drey and Lucas found each other. That’s really what got to me : how they get to pacify each other and build something out of their encounter. I was not expecting that from the blurb, and I’m really glad I read this book : a good romance and worth a try in my opinion.
April 9, 2017
I'm not a fan of the cover, but I really liked the book. Age gap, oodles of UST, seriously sexy scenes, mild angst, fun banter . . . yeah, it all worked for me. I liked this book more than the first in the series, and, yes, it's a standalone.
A couple things bugged me: Lucas's relationship with his father wasn't fully explored. Lucas seemed to deal with things too easily.
The ending was a nice HFN but slightly ambiguous. Were the MCs living together? I couldn't tell.
I even read the bonus chapter set almost a year later and still have no idea what's going on in their lives, besides they're together.
I'm hoping Jamie gets his own story.
A couple things bugged me: Lucas's relationship with his father wasn't fully explored. Lucas seemed to deal with things too easily.
The ending was a nice HFN but slightly ambiguous. Were the MCs living together? I couldn't tell.
I even read the bonus chapter set almost a year later and still have no idea what's going on in their lives, besides they're together.
I'm hoping Jamie gets his own story.
May 8, 2018
Vi esta recomendación en Twitter y me lancé a ello porque está en el KU y no perdía nada con intentarlo, pero nunca había oído hablar de la autora. El libro no me ha impactado, pero es mejor de lo que pensé que sería. Tiene un tono un tanto nerd por el entorno en donde se desarrolla, uno de los protagonistas es jugador profesional de un juego de cartas de Fantasy, joven, fiestero y rico; el otro, es director artístico de dicho juego, más de 15 años mayor, padre, divorciado y con una vida muy estable. Lucas y Drey se encuentran y comienza una historia que finalizará en amor a pesar de lo mucho que les separa. Es un libro sexy y tierno, pero la autora abarca muchos temas entre los problemas familiares de uno y otro, Drey y su relación con su ex mejor amigo, los conflictos en el mundo del juego de cartas... Al final todo queda tratado con poca profundidad, fundamentalmente me ha chocado cómo los protagonistas cambian de opinión respecto a su relación de un momento a otro, con poca evolución.
Ha estado bien y seguiré con la serie, pero tengo varios peros.
Ha estado bien y seguiré con la serie, pero tengo varios peros.
March 3, 2017
I read the first book in this series recently (both stand alones) and I liked it but the romance was pretty rushed. More Than Luck worked sooo much better for me. I enjoyed it so much.
This series is centered around a very popular card game called Legendary Pairs. It’s very LBGTQ friendly, there are very big and small tournaments and some people make a living going professional and playing at the very big tournaments. Drey is forty years old and works for the company that makes the cards. He is the art director, making the design on the cards come to life. He considers himself bi, as he was married and has a sixteen year old daughter – but now his tastes run more towards men. His marriage ended when he kissed his male best friend. This has left his ex-wife very bitter and Drey feels guilty over it (but not guilty about being bi). Drey is a bit of a grump, stoic, and takes things pretty seriously.
Which leads us to our other hero, Lucas. At twenty-four years old, Lucas is a celebrity in the Legendary Pairs world. Winning championships and the hearts of all. The past few years has been hard on him though – he hasn’t actually played in many tournaments. His drinking and partying is out of control but he is able to keep his sponsors as his life is spiraling downwards. Underneath his issues, he is a really good guy – he is great with kids who want to learn to play the card game and he is genuinely a nice person. But he is estranged from his parents and alcohol has become his crutch – and he puts on a cocky face to hide his demons.
Drey’s company is hosting a big conference for the card game, and Lucas is one of the main highlights of the event. Knowing he is a bit out of control, they ask Drey to be Lucas’s guide during the conference, making sure he gets out of bed and to his events on time. Drey does NOT have time for this, but grudgingly accepts.
Let’s just say, Lucas is not shy when it comes to flirting with Drey, leaving Drey hot, bothered and confused.
And why the hell did Drey still want him, anyway? On a purely physical level, yes, Lucas was gorgeous – but he was also immature, abrasive, cocky, and utterly infuriating when he didn’t get his way. Still, there was a strange electric energy to him, a spark that drew the eye and made Drey’s thoughts catch.
Drey feels like he is way too old for Lucas (who refers to him as “angry daddy”) and tries to ignore his boner every time Lucas says something pervy or winks at him. But after a while, he can’t help himself and they hook up. I loved their chemistry in this one so much. The author writes Lucas in so much hidden pain so well. I like that sex doesn’t magically cure Lucas of his issues. It might be a quick relief, but he still plunges into the darkness time and time again. Drey truly comes to care about him, and sees just how smart and genuine he is….if he could just let his demons go. It’s a really well done romance.
While the card game itself is not described much (unlike in book one) the atmosphere in this book is nicely done. I didn’t feel like I was missing anything by not understanding the card game.
And the sex is hot.
An instant later Lucas found himself shirtless and being shoved roughly onto the bed, and goddamn, was this working for him. He’d never been particularly submissive in bed, but the way Drey manhandled him made him ache for more. He wanted to be pushed around, held down, put in his place.
Big, strong hands pulled at the button on his pants, working them open and dragging them right down Lucas’s legs. God, this guy wasn’t wasting any time, and Lucas has zero complaints.
I love a May/December romance and this one delivers.
Grade: B+
This series is centered around a very popular card game called Legendary Pairs. It’s very LBGTQ friendly, there are very big and small tournaments and some people make a living going professional and playing at the very big tournaments. Drey is forty years old and works for the company that makes the cards. He is the art director, making the design on the cards come to life. He considers himself bi, as he was married and has a sixteen year old daughter – but now his tastes run more towards men. His marriage ended when he kissed his male best friend. This has left his ex-wife very bitter and Drey feels guilty over it (but not guilty about being bi). Drey is a bit of a grump, stoic, and takes things pretty seriously.
Which leads us to our other hero, Lucas. At twenty-four years old, Lucas is a celebrity in the Legendary Pairs world. Winning championships and the hearts of all. The past few years has been hard on him though – he hasn’t actually played in many tournaments. His drinking and partying is out of control but he is able to keep his sponsors as his life is spiraling downwards. Underneath his issues, he is a really good guy – he is great with kids who want to learn to play the card game and he is genuinely a nice person. But he is estranged from his parents and alcohol has become his crutch – and he puts on a cocky face to hide his demons.
Drey’s company is hosting a big conference for the card game, and Lucas is one of the main highlights of the event. Knowing he is a bit out of control, they ask Drey to be Lucas’s guide during the conference, making sure he gets out of bed and to his events on time. Drey does NOT have time for this, but grudgingly accepts.
Let’s just say, Lucas is not shy when it comes to flirting with Drey, leaving Drey hot, bothered and confused.
And why the hell did Drey still want him, anyway? On a purely physical level, yes, Lucas was gorgeous – but he was also immature, abrasive, cocky, and utterly infuriating when he didn’t get his way. Still, there was a strange electric energy to him, a spark that drew the eye and made Drey’s thoughts catch.
Drey feels like he is way too old for Lucas (who refers to him as “angry daddy”) and tries to ignore his boner every time Lucas says something pervy or winks at him. But after a while, he can’t help himself and they hook up. I loved their chemistry in this one so much. The author writes Lucas in so much hidden pain so well. I like that sex doesn’t magically cure Lucas of his issues. It might be a quick relief, but he still plunges into the darkness time and time again. Drey truly comes to care about him, and sees just how smart and genuine he is….if he could just let his demons go. It’s a really well done romance.
While the card game itself is not described much (unlike in book one) the atmosphere in this book is nicely done. I didn’t feel like I was missing anything by not understanding the card game.
And the sex is hot.
An instant later Lucas found himself shirtless and being shoved roughly onto the bed, and goddamn, was this working for him. He’d never been particularly submissive in bed, but the way Drey manhandled him made him ache for more. He wanted to be pushed around, held down, put in his place.
Big, strong hands pulled at the button on his pants, working them open and dragging them right down Lucas’s legs. God, this guy wasn’t wasting any time, and Lucas has zero complaints.
I love a May/December romance and this one delivers.
Grade: B+
September 18, 2017
All in all a fun, sort of nerdy story. Not TOO many details on the card game 'Legendary Pairs' but we get the gist of it.
This is not a 5-star read because of the crap with Jamie, and the crap with Lucas' family.
As I understand it Jamie kissed Drey and then ran off and tattled. Which means that Drey gets a divorce, and who ends up apologizing? Drey... However there is never like a 'finishing' scene with these two.
And then there's Lucas' family but after we don't really hear any more about it.
Also the weird storyline with LPI?
For a book with 300 pages it sort of niggles that we are left with unanswered questions.
But for the rest of it: Lucas was FUN and crazy, and even though Drey at TIMES got creepily close to FATHER-behaviour, their flirting was FUN and the smexy times were SIZZLING.
This is not a 5-star read because of the crap with Jamie, and the crap with Lucas' family.
As I understand it Jamie kissed Drey and then ran off and tattled. Which means that Drey gets a divorce, and who ends up apologizing? Drey... However there is never like a 'finishing' scene with these two.
And then there's Lucas' family but after we don't really hear any more about it.
Also the weird storyline with LPI?
For a book with 300 pages it sort of niggles that we are left with unanswered questions.
But for the rest of it: Lucas was FUN and crazy, and even though Drey at TIMES got creepily close to FATHER-behaviour, their flirting was FUN and the smexy times were SIZZLING.
December 25, 2018
If I could have held my hand over my heart while reading this without annoying my elbow, I would have done it. I loved it that much. It's an age gap romance between grumpy bisexual 40 year old white guy Drey Harper, an art director for the collectible card game Legendary Pairs (think Magic: The Gathering), and gay 24 year old Korean-American Legendary Pairs champion... possibly soon to be ex-champion, if his bad boy party throw-caution-to-the-wind lifestyle doesn't knock him out of the running or even get him killed. Drey understands messes, having lost his best friend, his wife, and his last job due to his own self-destructive vengefulness, but that doesn't mean he wants to get involved with Lucas's, especially because the kid is a cocky little jerk. Cue forced proximity due to Drey's manager assigning him to babysit Lucas for the good of the company's PR.
I'd read the first book in Cameron's Legendary Pairs series and thought it had promise, but wasn't properly fleshed out. This second book is a HUGE level up by comparison. Drey and Lucas are both capable of kindness and abrasiveness by turns and struggle to connect honestly with each other, so the halting progress of their connection and eventual relationship feels very genuine. Falling in love doesn't make Drey less of a grump or exorcise Lucas's demons, but it helps, and they both end up feeling (for the first time in forever) like they can make new starts in their lives together and build something.
Bonus points for Drey working so hard to be a good dad, his real apology to his former best friend, Lucas being all sweet while he's teaching kids Legendary Pairs, and the nerdiness of card game tournaments.
Author Casey Cameron is nonbinary, using she/her or they/them pronouns.
I'd read the first book in Cameron's Legendary Pairs series and thought it had promise, but wasn't properly fleshed out. This second book is a HUGE level up by comparison. Drey and Lucas are both capable of kindness and abrasiveness by turns and struggle to connect honestly with each other, so the halting progress of their connection and eventual relationship feels very genuine. Falling in love doesn't make Drey less of a grump or exorcise Lucas's demons, but it helps, and they both end up feeling (for the first time in forever) like they can make new starts in their lives together and build something.
Bonus points for Drey working so hard to be a good dad, his real apology to his former best friend, Lucas being all sweet while he's teaching kids Legendary Pairs, and the nerdiness of card game tournaments.
Author Casey Cameron is nonbinary, using she/her or they/them pronouns.
February 23, 2017
This one instantly went onto my winning list when it referenced not just one John Cusack film, Better Off Dead, but then also went on to mention the boombox scene in Say Anything as an example of extremely romantic gestures.
See that there is impeccable taste and so this book had a huge advantage.
That it also lived up to its promise by being a well crafted, much longer exploration of the CCG gaming world Casey Cameron has created was an added bonus.
I loved Lucas' youthfulness and his harshness and arrogance, but also his vulnerable and hurting parts too. Drey, well this type of gruff, stoic and reticent older guy pushes all my buttons. He was grizzly, a bit of an arse and pure silver fox, with the maturity needed to help Lucas find a level surface to lean against.
Much more steam in this one, some epic phone calls and a lot of sexy talk all made this a real emotion stirrer.
# ARC kindly provided by the author in return for an honest review.
See that there is impeccable taste and so this book had a huge advantage.
That it also lived up to its promise by being a well crafted, much longer exploration of the CCG gaming world Casey Cameron has created was an added bonus.
I loved Lucas' youthfulness and his harshness and arrogance, but also his vulnerable and hurting parts too. Drey, well this type of gruff, stoic and reticent older guy pushes all my buttons. He was grizzly, a bit of an arse and pure silver fox, with the maturity needed to help Lucas find a level surface to lean against.
Much more steam in this one, some epic phone calls and a lot of sexy talk all made this a real emotion stirrer.
# ARC kindly provided by the author in return for an honest review.
February 9, 2017
I absolutely adored Perfect Game, book one in the Legendary Pairs series and greatly looked forward to this second book.
While I did enjoy getting to know Lucas and Drey I must say that I'm slightly disappointed in their story for several reasons.
First and foremost...
At 12% I made this note: "Misogynistic overtones; mild age insults; mild non gamer insults; media insults; abuse of alcohol. SMH... where are the positive, fun, uplifting sides to these guys?"
It just did not have that same gamer vibe as Perfect Game did. Honestly, Lucas just really doesn't come across as a gamer to me. Ms. Cameron certainly made this spoiled little trust fund baby come alive and yes she certainly made me like him however, I still can't picture him being into the game enough to have ever built himself up to his supposed level in the gaming world. He's just not 'nerdy'? enough.... 'obsessed'? enough to make me believe that he's ever been a hardcore player.
Furthermore, there were a few major plot points that were not wrapped up. A couple, I'm sure are supposed to be teasers/lead ins to the next book. (Which irritates me that we were just left hanging over.) However, the massive personal thing that affected Lucas... ugh! I will not spoil!... I expected to know more of the final outcome. I expected to see him work through it with Dreys help. I expected more than one scene then move on. I expected to see more wrap up in Dreys personal nemesis as well, not just a couple of off hand comments by Riley.
Well, suffice it to say that while I did like this, I didn't love it. I honestly feel cheated out of a complete story. Though not so badly that I won't continue reading the series.
I was provided an ARC by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
While I did enjoy getting to know Lucas and Drey I must say that I'm slightly disappointed in their story for several reasons.
First and foremost...
At 12% I made this note: "Misogynistic overtones; mild age insults; mild non gamer insults; media insults; abuse of alcohol. SMH... where are the positive, fun, uplifting sides to these guys?"
It just did not have that same gamer vibe as Perfect Game did. Honestly, Lucas just really doesn't come across as a gamer to me. Ms. Cameron certainly made this spoiled little trust fund baby come alive and yes she certainly made me like him however, I still can't picture him being into the game enough to have ever built himself up to his supposed level in the gaming world. He's just not 'nerdy'? enough.... 'obsessed'? enough to make me believe that he's ever been a hardcore player.
Furthermore, there were a few major plot points that were not wrapped up. A couple, I'm sure are supposed to be teasers/lead ins to the next book. (Which irritates me that we were just left hanging over.) However, the massive personal thing that affected Lucas... ugh! I will not spoil!... I expected to know more of the final outcome. I expected to see him work through it with Dreys help. I expected more than one scene then move on. I expected to see more wrap up in Dreys personal nemesis as well, not just a couple of off hand comments by Riley.
Well, suffice it to say that while I did like this, I didn't love it. I honestly feel cheated out of a complete story. Though not so badly that I won't continue reading the series.
I was provided an ARC by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
February 10, 2017
4.5 Stars
Drey is an artist for the card game Legendary Pairs, in San Diego. A shortage of co-workers leaves him with the unwanted task of babysitting Lucas, a professional Legendary Pairs player, while he's in town. Although Drey is attracted to Lucas, at 40 he has no time for the 24-year-old party boy. Can he make it through the next two weeks keeping his sanity intact, as well as his hands off Lucas?
I loved book one in this series Perfect Game, so I was happy when Casey contacted me about this book. I couldn't wait to dig in and I wasn't disappointed. I absolutely loved this story. It's well-written and flows nicely. I wasn't sure what to think of Drey and Lucas at first, but they eventually become likable characters that you can root for. I'm not a fan of age gaps, just ask my co-blogger, she'll confirm this
Drey is an artist for the card game Legendary Pairs, in San Diego. A shortage of co-workers leaves him with the unwanted task of babysitting Lucas, a professional Legendary Pairs player, while he's in town. Although Drey is attracted to Lucas, at 40 he has no time for the 24-year-old party boy. Can he make it through the next two weeks keeping his sanity intact, as well as his hands off Lucas?
I loved book one in this series Perfect Game, so I was happy when Casey contacted me about this book. I couldn't wait to dig in and I wasn't disappointed. I absolutely loved this story. It's well-written and flows nicely. I wasn't sure what to think of Drey and Lucas at first, but they eventually become likable characters that you can root for. I'm not a fan of age gaps, just ask my co-blogger, she'll confirm this
September 15, 2017
I love this author.. their stuff is amazing and its so beautifully written. I loved these characters... the bad that they have to go through to become the amazing that they are. it was wonderful and i loved it and im so glad i got to review it
February 11, 2017
3.5 stars
‘More than Luck’ is the second book in the ‘Legendary Paris’ series by Casey Cameron.
The MCs, Drey and Lucas had quite a huge list of personal problems for them to overcome to get together. Drey is older than Lucas and he has this constant insecurity of getting involved with a younger and gorgeous guy like Lucas. Plus he had some major trust issues after what happens with his best friend few years back. Whereas, Lucas is a charming and wildly popular ‘Legendary Paris’ player, who spends most of his time drinking and partying his troubles away.
The story revolves around how Drey gradually falls for Lucas and helps him to get his life on track. I liked their interactions as Drey goes from being pissed off at the ‘difficult’ Lucas to caring for him and loving him inspite of his head telling ‘no-way’ most of the times.
I really liked the first part of the book as we are introduced to the characters and their ‘on and off’ dynamics. What didn’t work for me was the lack of some major details which would have helped in understanding and sympathizing with the characters better.
Drey had a huge falling out with his best-friend which involved a broken marriage and heartbreak. The story does not properly reveal as to what happened then and how deep their feelings ran for each other to have caused him to behave like such an ass. I wanted a proper resolution than Drey saying ‘Sorry’.
Lucas also faces a major parental issue in the story which is not wrapped up with a proper resolution. He is hurt and angry because of it and I really wanted to see how he works through all of it with Drey’s help. But it was like Lucas completely moved on from that ‘pivotal issue’ which has always ran his life without any proper conclusion.
I felt like there should have been more to better justify the actions of the characters. I won’t say I didn’t like it but it could have been a huge hit for me with more depth in the plot as well as the character background.
‘More than Luck’ is the second book in the ‘Legendary Paris’ series by Casey Cameron.
The MCs, Drey and Lucas had quite a huge list of personal problems for them to overcome to get together. Drey is older than Lucas and he has this constant insecurity of getting involved with a younger and gorgeous guy like Lucas. Plus he had some major trust issues after what happens with his best friend few years back. Whereas, Lucas is a charming and wildly popular ‘Legendary Paris’ player, who spends most of his time drinking and partying his troubles away.
The story revolves around how Drey gradually falls for Lucas and helps him to get his life on track. I liked their interactions as Drey goes from being pissed off at the ‘difficult’ Lucas to caring for him and loving him inspite of his head telling ‘no-way’ most of the times.
I really liked the first part of the book as we are introduced to the characters and their ‘on and off’ dynamics. What didn’t work for me was the lack of some major details which would have helped in understanding and sympathizing with the characters better.
Drey had a huge falling out with his best-friend which involved a broken marriage and heartbreak. The story does not properly reveal as to what happened then and how deep their feelings ran for each other to have caused him to behave like such an ass. I wanted a proper resolution than Drey saying ‘Sorry’.
Lucas also faces a major parental issue in the story which is not wrapped up with a proper resolution. He is hurt and angry because of it and I really wanted to see how he works through all of it with Drey’s help. But it was like Lucas completely moved on from that ‘pivotal issue’ which has always ran his life without any proper conclusion.
I felt like there should have been more to better justify the actions of the characters. I won’t say I didn’t like it but it could have been a huge hit for me with more depth in the plot as well as the character background.
February 13, 2017
CASEY Cameron is a new to me author, and I haven’t read the first book from this series. If the first book as good as this one, I will definitely read the book in the near future.
I really liked the dynamic between Drey and Lucas, it’s like they’re made for each other sans Drey’s stubbornness about his age and his ‘failure’ in the past. I was worried if I can’t really get into this stories, but I enjoyed it somehow.
I’m not a fan of card games, and I didn’t know before this that it can be a profession! LOL. So, this is an eye opener for me at some point. The relationship between Lucas and Drey was kinda pissed me off a little because the very slow burn. Well, not the sex, but the way Drey avoiding to show how he really feel about Lucas. Good thing Lucas is one determined guy, so…
This one happened to be a very sweet May-December story, very little angst (if only I can say, no angst). A light, romantic story about second chance love. Just a right read for my weekend.
Recommended for you who’s looking for a light and sweet read, no tears, no angst, without being too sugary sweet.
* I received the ARC from the author for a fair and unbiased review.*
March 17, 2017
A Joyfully Jay review.
5 stars
More Than Luck is the second book in Casey Cameron’s Legendary Pairs series, though it could be read as a stand-alone with only brief appearances by characters from Perfect Game.
In my review for Perfect Game, I said I hoped More Than Luck would reveal more about Legendary Pairs so I could understand the game. I did not gain any more information about the rules of Legendary Pairs, but I think Cameron does communicate the seriousness of the game for the players, the followers, and the employees of LPI. Although I made a point in my first review of wanting to know more about the game, the fact that More Than Luck failed to do this did not affect my enjoyment of the story at all.
I very rarely read May/December novels and Cameron is able to capture the age difference well in Drey and Lucas’ characters and experiences, though this certainly does not make Lucas any shallower than Drey. Both men are complex and the passion between them is tangible. I found myself wanting to finish More Than Luck in one sitting just so I could discover where the relationship between them would end. The friendship they share is one thing, but their physical chemistry is another. I read the first sex scene when I was in public and could feel myself blushing! However, Cameron ensures that the reader understands this is more than just a simple hook-up.
Read Kirsty’s review in its entirety here.
5 stars
More Than Luck is the second book in Casey Cameron’s Legendary Pairs series, though it could be read as a stand-alone with only brief appearances by characters from Perfect Game.
In my review for Perfect Game, I said I hoped More Than Luck would reveal more about Legendary Pairs so I could understand the game. I did not gain any more information about the rules of Legendary Pairs, but I think Cameron does communicate the seriousness of the game for the players, the followers, and the employees of LPI. Although I made a point in my first review of wanting to know more about the game, the fact that More Than Luck failed to do this did not affect my enjoyment of the story at all.
I very rarely read May/December novels and Cameron is able to capture the age difference well in Drey and Lucas’ characters and experiences, though this certainly does not make Lucas any shallower than Drey. Both men are complex and the passion between them is tangible. I found myself wanting to finish More Than Luck in one sitting just so I could discover where the relationship between them would end. The friendship they share is one thing, but their physical chemistry is another. I read the first sex scene when I was in public and could feel myself blushing! However, Cameron ensures that the reader understands this is more than just a simple hook-up.
Read Kirsty’s review in its entirety here.
March 11, 2017
Solid 4 stars. Loved this book. Age difference plus hurt/comfort for the WIN!
Lucas played the card game, Legendary Pairs, (LP) for a living. He was 24, a trust fund kid and lived a somewhat wreckless life. Drew was 40 and worked for the company who made LP. They were a seeming mismatch but had chemistry galore. Drew was the older, calming effect that Lucas needed in his life.
I like Casey Cameron's writing style and have read some of her other books. I'd love more books in this series!
Lucas played the card game, Legendary Pairs, (LP) for a living. He was 24, a trust fund kid and lived a somewhat wreckless life. Drew was 40 and worked for the company who made LP. They were a seeming mismatch but had chemistry galore. Drew was the older, calming effect that Lucas needed in his life.
I like Casey Cameron's writing style and have read some of her other books. I'd love more books in this series!
February 16, 2017
Drey Harper is a 40-year old Art Director for the collectible card game Legendary Pairs. After his life was turned upside down five years ago due to a betrayal, he isn't looking for love. He works long hours and has his occasional hook ups, so he doesn't think he needs more than what his life is. All that changes when he meets Lucas Cho.
Lucas Cho is a 24-year old superstar in the world of Legendary Pairs. He wins big money playing in tournaments and he loves to party. He is arrogant and he is used to getting what he wants at the gaming table and in bed. He has a chance encounter with Drey at a bar and things don't go so well. He is not used to having to chase men, but there is something about Drey that he can't get out of his mind.
When Drey is tasked with making sure that Lucas attends all events and tournaments in order for Lucas to fulfill his contract, he has no idea what he was getting into. There is constant tension between he and Lucas, because there is no denying the definite attraction between the two of them. Drey is finding Lucas to be a handful and tries to keep him in line when it comes to his partying.
The more time they spend together, the more their attraction grows. Drey is hung up on the age difference between them, while Lucas is all on board with exploring where things could go. Neither had any intention of getting into any kind of relationship. As much as they're fighting it, sometimes, you can't fight the inevitable.
I truly enjoyed this story. There were a few lines in this book that had me laughing so hard. The humor was absolutely brilliant. I enjoyed the chemistry between Drey and Lucas. It is books like these that serve as a reminder that sometimes age doesn't matter. I love Casey's books and I become more of a fan with each book I read.
Lucas Cho is a 24-year old superstar in the world of Legendary Pairs. He wins big money playing in tournaments and he loves to party. He is arrogant and he is used to getting what he wants at the gaming table and in bed. He has a chance encounter with Drey at a bar and things don't go so well. He is not used to having to chase men, but there is something about Drey that he can't get out of his mind.
When Drey is tasked with making sure that Lucas attends all events and tournaments in order for Lucas to fulfill his contract, he has no idea what he was getting into. There is constant tension between he and Lucas, because there is no denying the definite attraction between the two of them. Drey is finding Lucas to be a handful and tries to keep him in line when it comes to his partying.
The more time they spend together, the more their attraction grows. Drey is hung up on the age difference between them, while Lucas is all on board with exploring where things could go. Neither had any intention of getting into any kind of relationship. As much as they're fighting it, sometimes, you can't fight the inevitable.
I truly enjoyed this story. There were a few lines in this book that had me laughing so hard. The humor was absolutely brilliant. I enjoyed the chemistry between Drey and Lucas. It is books like these that serve as a reminder that sometimes age doesn't matter. I love Casey's books and I become more of a fan with each book I read.
March 12, 2017
Review originally posted on The Book Adventures of Annelise Lestrange :)
I received this copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Let's go :D
The Review
*~.PROS.~*
This was my first romance by Casey and omg, I’m blown away. I’m stunned with the intensity of her character building, her flawless plotlines, the raw pain and joy present on each emotion shown, the sexiness of the steamy scenes and how sweet Casey can make reality be despite all the difficulties. Seriously, this book touched my heart.
Oh! And the narrative is third person from both Lucas and Drey’s POVs <3
*~.CONS.~*
Despite being swept off my feet, More than Luck was a risk read for me. I don’t like great age gaps between the couple, regardless of the involved individuals’ genres. In this particular case, it didn’t prove to be an issue as I feared, but I don’t see myself going for this particular element again any time soon?
*~.COVER ANALYSIS.~*
The truth is that I don’t really like this cover. The Photoshop felt too strong on the models, all this orange barely helps us to see the city beneath the couple, I didn’t like the models and the black board is pointless. I just really like the fonts used on the writings and the disposal of the elements, oops!
*~.QUOTES.~*
And this killer dialogue:
*~.RECOMMENDED FOR.~*
Fans of M/M romance, card games, drama and people that, like me, believe that is never too-late to find the one <3
I received this copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Let's go :D
The Review
*~.PROS.~*
This was my first romance by Casey and omg, I’m blown away. I’m stunned with the intensity of her character building, her flawless plotlines, the raw pain and joy present on each emotion shown, the sexiness of the steamy scenes and how sweet Casey can make reality be despite all the difficulties. Seriously, this book touched my heart.
Oh! And the narrative is third person from both Lucas and Drey’s POVs <3
*~.CONS.~*
Despite being swept off my feet, More than Luck was a risk read for me. I don’t like great age gaps between the couple, regardless of the involved individuals’ genres. In this particular case, it didn’t prove to be an issue as I feared, but I don’t see myself going for this particular element again any time soon?
*~.COVER ANALYSIS.~*
The truth is that I don’t really like this cover. The Photoshop felt too strong on the models, all this orange barely helps us to see the city beneath the couple, I didn’t like the models and the black board is pointless. I just really like the fonts used on the writings and the disposal of the elements, oops!
*~.QUOTES.~*
Drey has pratically all the wisdom in this book, so no Lucas passages, sorry!
Dwelling on problems in his past was pointless when the present had more than enough trouble to keep him occupied. – Drey’s thoughts
Drey knew full well he had to get over this tendency to assume everyone did everything just to spite him. Just because he was a vindictive bastard didn’t mean everyone else was, too.
Unresolved issues between him and other men were starting to become a pattern in his life. – Drey’s thoughts
And this killer dialogue:
Drey: And that’s the only reason you want to stay?
Lucas: Oh, totally. The sole reason. It’s not at all so I can get you to fuck me at least fifteen more times in every position I can think of.
Drey: If you can only think of fifteen positions, I worry about the depth of your sexual education.
*~.RECOMMENDED FOR.~*
Fans of M/M romance, card games, drama and people that, like me, believe that is never too-late to find the one <3
May 17, 2017
In searching for a story with Asian male protagonists who were also the top in the relationship, I came across Casey Cameron's short story, "Weekend Getaway," which included the two main characters from this novel, Drey (older Western guy) and Lucas (Korean American). In the novel More than Luck, Drey is the top but in the short story, he and Lucas show their versatile side.
All that aside, both stories were written with clean prose that told a good story. I had no issue with the card game that formed the background of the novel--I have no understanding of that world (I am a geek of a different shade) and really, very little interest (other than the artwork)--but Cameron's skillful handling of the subject made the book as easy to enjoy as watching Pitch Perfect (about acapella competitions), Bring It On (about cheerleading competitions), Flashdance, etc. The truth is, if you're totally turned off by a particular theme (you didn't watch a "baseball movie" because it had baseball in it) or feel like you should totally know what they're talking about and care, you might not like this book. Personally, I enjoyed the human relationships and interactions despite being ignorant about the card playing world.
Cameron does a wonderful job with the older-younger, daddy-boy, May-December romance aspect of this story--I hadn't expected that and it was a treat to read! Not all of us are into twinks and Calvin Klein model types--there's something to be said about a mature man who struggles with his issues and a younger man with his own difficulties but in other ways, has it more together than the older gent in the story. The sex is hot and fun, and Cameron doesn't give you the money shot too early--she makes you work for it and I appreciate that as a reader. Teasing and edging are often lost skills when it comes to the big explosion school of attention grabbing for sales.
If there were anything I wished more for in the story, it would be more cultural richness in Lucas's character. He's of Korean descent and sure, it's fun just to read someone who "happens" to be Asian (American), but the exploration of differences beyond the physical would have deepened the story for me. That said, I loved the way Cameron handled the father-daughter relationship between Drey and his teenager--their interactions had warmth, poignancy, and humor.
I recommend this book and definitely recommend you get the short story (free when you sign up for Cameron's mailing list)!
All that aside, both stories were written with clean prose that told a good story. I had no issue with the card game that formed the background of the novel--I have no understanding of that world (I am a geek of a different shade) and really, very little interest (other than the artwork)--but Cameron's skillful handling of the subject made the book as easy to enjoy as watching Pitch Perfect (about acapella competitions), Bring It On (about cheerleading competitions), Flashdance, etc. The truth is, if you're totally turned off by a particular theme (you didn't watch a "baseball movie" because it had baseball in it) or feel like you should totally know what they're talking about and care, you might not like this book. Personally, I enjoyed the human relationships and interactions despite being ignorant about the card playing world.
Cameron does a wonderful job with the older-younger, daddy-boy, May-December romance aspect of this story--I hadn't expected that and it was a treat to read! Not all of us are into twinks and Calvin Klein model types--there's something to be said about a mature man who struggles with his issues and a younger man with his own difficulties but in other ways, has it more together than the older gent in the story. The sex is hot and fun, and Cameron doesn't give you the money shot too early--she makes you work for it and I appreciate that as a reader. Teasing and edging are often lost skills when it comes to the big explosion school of attention grabbing for sales.
If there were anything I wished more for in the story, it would be more cultural richness in Lucas's character. He's of Korean descent and sure, it's fun just to read someone who "happens" to be Asian (American), but the exploration of differences beyond the physical would have deepened the story for me. That said, I loved the way Cameron handled the father-daughter relationship between Drey and his teenager--their interactions had warmth, poignancy, and humor.
I recommend this book and definitely recommend you get the short story (free when you sign up for Cameron's mailing list)!
February 10, 2017
*I was gifted this ARC from the author and are freely giving my review of it*
I loved this story, and the author wrote a story about a older man and a young man without making it weird. It was sweet and hot and absolutely great. If I should point out one thing that did make it a weak 5 stars for me it was all the game talk but than again it's just me.......
The writing style is easygoing and has a lot of dialogues so it's a fun read. I felt like I got to know the characters very well and Drey is a caring, sweet guy and Lucas is a hot mess but underneath he's a responsible guy with a good heart.
Even though it was no unnecessary descriptions of surroundings I felt like I was in the book with the characters. And there's lots of feelings in this story.
The build up was nice at just the right pace, working up to a great end.
I read the first in this series and found it very good but a little unstructured. This one was so much better, I couldn't put it down. Excellent work.
I recommend it if you like a sweet, hot story about two guys falling in love despite their age difference.
I loved this story, and the author wrote a story about a older man and a young man without making it weird. It was sweet and hot and absolutely great. If I should point out one thing that did make it a weak 5 stars for me it was all the game talk but than again it's just me.......
The writing style is easygoing and has a lot of dialogues so it's a fun read. I felt like I got to know the characters very well and Drey is a caring, sweet guy and Lucas is a hot mess but underneath he's a responsible guy with a good heart.
Even though it was no unnecessary descriptions of surroundings I felt like I was in the book with the characters. And there's lots of feelings in this story.
The build up was nice at just the right pace, working up to a great end.
I read the first in this series and found it very good but a little unstructured. This one was so much better, I couldn't put it down. Excellent work.
I recommend it if you like a sweet, hot story about two guys falling in love despite their age difference.
February 11, 2017
This was a tale about Drey an older man's attraction to a fly-by-his-heels Lucus, a younger superstar gamer. I really enjoyed the moments between Drey and his teenage daughter. I avoid teenagers in my books but this one was spot on. In fact, if he could be that straight forward with Lucus they would have made more sense to me. The sexy moments between them were well written but way too long or maybe there were just too many of them. There were events in Lucus' life that were never resolved and I thought that was were Casey Cameron was taking the story and well I feel like I've been left hanging and cheated. There were honestly a few too many lines left hanging for my taste. Not a bad read I just needed a stronger resolution.
I was provided an ARC by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
I was provided an ARC by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
September 2, 2017
OH … have you FINALLY found an EBOOK that is SO WORTH YOUR MONEY!
I go through ebooks like I go through bottles of water. And that's a lot - I have "dry mouth". But "MORE THAN LUCK (LEGENDARY PAIRS)" stopped me cold. I definitely slowed down and took my time to relax, enjoy and ABSORB every DELICIOUS MORSEL that was DREY and LUCAS.
To say the least, their first meeting was VOLATILE! SEXUALLY CHARGED VOLATILE, that is! My stars - WHAT A HELL OF A GREAT START! And, with that great of an opening, I knew I was in for one of my BEST READS, yet!
You'll find EVERYTHING you've been searching for, if you have been devouring ebook after ebook, like I have, just looking for something more. Something else. Something worthwhile. Something to spark that interest again. Something to make you actually slow down enough to take the time to climb into their world and become a part of it. To live, feel and experience their lives with them and hold their hands through every step of their journey. And, boy, that's exactly where I was, right there with them, all the way!
As I said, their very first meeting was like dynamite. Drey likes what he sees when he looks Lucas up and down as he comes over to the bar breathless after having been dancing for a while. But he also notes how very young he is. Although Lucas is 25 years old, to Drey he is just a "boy," a "baby" in his mind, compared to his 40 years - which IMMEDIATELY turns him off. He's got no use for a juvenile "boy" in his life - even for a quick one night stand. He's been there, done that - TO HIMSELF - in his own youth. And because of it, his entire life took a nosedive. That nosedive took down not only Drey, Drey's job, his best friend and his best friend's job but also, his own family, right along with it. So yeah, right from the start, Drey truly had a real aversion toward Lucas.
But Lucas too, likes what he sees, at the bar. Which kind of baffles Lucas, because Drey is totally NOT HIS TYPE, either. Normally he does not go for older men. Plus, he likes to dominate in bed. He's young, fun, outgoing, enigmatic. Lucas is not just full of life but full of an enthusiastic and energetically sparkling life. He is also full of HIMSELF, after all he is pretty rich, and somewhat famous.
He makes a play for Drey and is shot down. Drey moves on, scanning the bar for a different type of "man" to make a move on. Lucas comes back and again tries to get Drey's attention. Drey gets nasty about it this time and tells Lucas to "BUZZ OFF!" "BUZZ OFF???" More proof Drey is older than Lucas likes his encounters to be. Drey again, tries to get another "man" to play the game and invite him home for a quick romp, and very soon he finds one who wants to do just that. Once again, Lucas comes back to make one more attempt at getting Drey to bite, and in doing so succeeds in running off Drey's prospect for the night. Drey hits the roof with his anger and decides to teach Lucas a VERY HOT, HEAVY and DOMINANTLY, SEXUALLY CHARGED lesson in how it feels to "have your plans 'f©ked' with."
AND, OH … IT ONLY GETS BETTER FROM THERE.
The hot and steamy "lesson" he forced on Lucas was meant to really screw Lucas up for the night. Turns out, it really screwed with him, too. Now, he can't seem to get Lucas out of his head. Then, to screw with Drey even more so, come Monday Drey learns Lucas is his new "assignment" at work. He's basically supposed to "babysit" Lucas while he's in town for the card game he's so "famous" for. The "collectible card game" that Drey's company is the owner/manufacturer of - and of which Lucas is under contract to publicly represent. Nothing like helping to reinforce his image as an undisciplined and spoiled "boy" in Drey's eyes.
Drey's assigned to look after him and keep him out of trouble by making sure he makes it to his publicity showings and collectible card tournaments not only on time, and in a physically presentable condition, but to make sure he even shows up at all.
Much to Drey's dismay, Lucas does not give up trying to get Drey into his bed. Lucas can't understand what Drey's problem is. He knows how much Drey wants him. Lucas can see how much Drey really wants to give in to their desires. But, as Drey told him: "“do you really believe that? That it would just be a night of fun with no consequences? For either of us?” Because Drey can't see it that way, at all.
Then, in comes a man from Drey's past. NO, there's no melodramatic, soap operatic, third party meddling. And, thank goodness, for that! (That is just something I really dislike in books, tv shows, movies etc!) It's just something from before that Drey had never really gotten closure on, and it actually becomes helpful in pushing him closer to Lucas, when he does finally resolve most of his guilt over all of it.. This was actually a helpful addition to the storyline. Not only does this third person turn out to be the best friend that Drey took down the tubes with him, when he self-destructed years earlier, but he also becomes a catalyst in helping to move Drey's and Lucas' future relationship along. So, all is good.
But, before the resolved part comes, Lucas immediately picks up on the relationship between the two. Not sure if it's an old or a more current relationship, Lucas begins to feel a little insecure about where he stands with Drey, even though at this point, there still isn't anything sexual going on between them. Not that Lucas hasn't been trying his hardest to change that! Also, seeing Drey with this man, caught up in their own conversation, Lucas starts to feel a bit neglected by his "babysitter." ONLY BECAUSE DREY'S ATTENTION IS NOT ON HIM, he decides to slip away. And so sadly, in wanting Drey's attention, Lucas really gets himself into some awful trouble before Drey can catch up to him. When Drey does finally find him, it just breaks his heart to see what happened to Lucas, in just a few minutes time without him by his side.
Even though Lucas calls him a "old man" (albeit affectionately) and "curmudgeon," the stoic, steadfast, seemingly hardened and emotionless Drey really is ALL HEART. He truly cares about Lucas and what he has going on in his life. Drey easily sees to what Lucas really needs and tenderly takes care of Lucas long before they ever give into any feelings or desires for each other.
Lucas' easy energetic style seems to easily slide into the void in "old man" Drey's life. Not to mention his heart. Lucas though sometimes troubled, really is as sweet and enigmatic as he seems. He's got a lot going on in his life and in his head. And he easily gives in, to the tender, caring way, in which Drey seems to touch his heart. He not only knows, but can feel, the calm Drey brings to his soul.
Drey's thoughts about LUCAS' FEELINGS FOR HIM are so profound: "It didn’t make any sense that this beautiful creature should be so obsessed with something so…mundane."
And Drey's thoughts about HIS FEELINGS FOR LUCAS are just as emotionally intense: "This boy was going to tear him apart, and he was going to love every minute of it."
"MORE THAN LUCK (LEGENDARY PAIRS)" will warm your heart. It will feed your want of great earth-shattering, emotionally felt sex.
"MORE THAN LUCK" will satisfy your need for a really good, long, well-written love story that is more than worth every dollar you spend for it.
Although, I was given the opportunity to read an Advance Review Copy of "MORE THAN LUCK," I will definitely show my support of this author, Casey Cameron, by also purchasing a copy of the final publication of the book. Authors who put as much effort into their writing, and thus their published books, deserve a show of support from all of us who truly do appreciate the escape and enjoyment they provide us. I truly do admire them and their talent and want to be sure they know they are honestly appreciated.
MORE THAN LUCK (LEGENDARY PAIRS)" has everything that makes it not only so WORTH READING, but most definitely, so WORTH BUYING.
YOU WILL DEFINITELY WANT A COPY OF "MORE THAN LUCK," BY CASEY CAMERON, TO KEEP ON YOUR PROVERBIAL BOOKSHELF … YOU'LL WANT TO REVISIT IT TIME AND AGAIN.
MTULIPK
I go through ebooks like I go through bottles of water. And that's a lot - I have "dry mouth". But "MORE THAN LUCK (LEGENDARY PAIRS)" stopped me cold. I definitely slowed down and took my time to relax, enjoy and ABSORB every DELICIOUS MORSEL that was DREY and LUCAS.
To say the least, their first meeting was VOLATILE! SEXUALLY CHARGED VOLATILE, that is! My stars - WHAT A HELL OF A GREAT START! And, with that great of an opening, I knew I was in for one of my BEST READS, yet!
You'll find EVERYTHING you've been searching for, if you have been devouring ebook after ebook, like I have, just looking for something more. Something else. Something worthwhile. Something to spark that interest again. Something to make you actually slow down enough to take the time to climb into their world and become a part of it. To live, feel and experience their lives with them and hold their hands through every step of their journey. And, boy, that's exactly where I was, right there with them, all the way!
As I said, their very first meeting was like dynamite. Drey likes what he sees when he looks Lucas up and down as he comes over to the bar breathless after having been dancing for a while. But he also notes how very young he is. Although Lucas is 25 years old, to Drey he is just a "boy," a "baby" in his mind, compared to his 40 years - which IMMEDIATELY turns him off. He's got no use for a juvenile "boy" in his life - even for a quick one night stand. He's been there, done that - TO HIMSELF - in his own youth. And because of it, his entire life took a nosedive. That nosedive took down not only Drey, Drey's job, his best friend and his best friend's job but also, his own family, right along with it. So yeah, right from the start, Drey truly had a real aversion toward Lucas.
But Lucas too, likes what he sees, at the bar. Which kind of baffles Lucas, because Drey is totally NOT HIS TYPE, either. Normally he does not go for older men. Plus, he likes to dominate in bed. He's young, fun, outgoing, enigmatic. Lucas is not just full of life but full of an enthusiastic and energetically sparkling life. He is also full of HIMSELF, after all he is pretty rich, and somewhat famous.
He makes a play for Drey and is shot down. Drey moves on, scanning the bar for a different type of "man" to make a move on. Lucas comes back and again tries to get Drey's attention. Drey gets nasty about it this time and tells Lucas to "BUZZ OFF!" "BUZZ OFF???" More proof Drey is older than Lucas likes his encounters to be. Drey again, tries to get another "man" to play the game and invite him home for a quick romp, and very soon he finds one who wants to do just that. Once again, Lucas comes back to make one more attempt at getting Drey to bite, and in doing so succeeds in running off Drey's prospect for the night. Drey hits the roof with his anger and decides to teach Lucas a VERY HOT, HEAVY and DOMINANTLY, SEXUALLY CHARGED lesson in how it feels to "have your plans 'f©ked' with."
AND, OH … IT ONLY GETS BETTER FROM THERE.
The hot and steamy "lesson" he forced on Lucas was meant to really screw Lucas up for the night. Turns out, it really screwed with him, too. Now, he can't seem to get Lucas out of his head. Then, to screw with Drey even more so, come Monday Drey learns Lucas is his new "assignment" at work. He's basically supposed to "babysit" Lucas while he's in town for the card game he's so "famous" for. The "collectible card game" that Drey's company is the owner/manufacturer of - and of which Lucas is under contract to publicly represent. Nothing like helping to reinforce his image as an undisciplined and spoiled "boy" in Drey's eyes.
Drey's assigned to look after him and keep him out of trouble by making sure he makes it to his publicity showings and collectible card tournaments not only on time, and in a physically presentable condition, but to make sure he even shows up at all.
Much to Drey's dismay, Lucas does not give up trying to get Drey into his bed. Lucas can't understand what Drey's problem is. He knows how much Drey wants him. Lucas can see how much Drey really wants to give in to their desires. But, as Drey told him: "“do you really believe that? That it would just be a night of fun with no consequences? For either of us?” Because Drey can't see it that way, at all.
Then, in comes a man from Drey's past. NO, there's no melodramatic, soap operatic, third party meddling. And, thank goodness, for that! (That is just something I really dislike in books, tv shows, movies etc!) It's just something from before that Drey had never really gotten closure on, and it actually becomes helpful in pushing him closer to Lucas, when he does finally resolve most of his guilt over all of it.. This was actually a helpful addition to the storyline. Not only does this third person turn out to be the best friend that Drey took down the tubes with him, when he self-destructed years earlier, but he also becomes a catalyst in helping to move Drey's and Lucas' future relationship along. So, all is good.
But, before the resolved part comes, Lucas immediately picks up on the relationship between the two. Not sure if it's an old or a more current relationship, Lucas begins to feel a little insecure about where he stands with Drey, even though at this point, there still isn't anything sexual going on between them. Not that Lucas hasn't been trying his hardest to change that! Also, seeing Drey with this man, caught up in their own conversation, Lucas starts to feel a bit neglected by his "babysitter." ONLY BECAUSE DREY'S ATTENTION IS NOT ON HIM, he decides to slip away. And so sadly, in wanting Drey's attention, Lucas really gets himself into some awful trouble before Drey can catch up to him. When Drey does finally find him, it just breaks his heart to see what happened to Lucas, in just a few minutes time without him by his side.
Even though Lucas calls him a "old man" (albeit affectionately) and "curmudgeon," the stoic, steadfast, seemingly hardened and emotionless Drey really is ALL HEART. He truly cares about Lucas and what he has going on in his life. Drey easily sees to what Lucas really needs and tenderly takes care of Lucas long before they ever give into any feelings or desires for each other.
Lucas' easy energetic style seems to easily slide into the void in "old man" Drey's life. Not to mention his heart. Lucas though sometimes troubled, really is as sweet and enigmatic as he seems. He's got a lot going on in his life and in his head. And he easily gives in, to the tender, caring way, in which Drey seems to touch his heart. He not only knows, but can feel, the calm Drey brings to his soul.
Drey's thoughts about LUCAS' FEELINGS FOR HIM are so profound: "It didn’t make any sense that this beautiful creature should be so obsessed with something so…mundane."
And Drey's thoughts about HIS FEELINGS FOR LUCAS are just as emotionally intense: "This boy was going to tear him apart, and he was going to love every minute of it."
"MORE THAN LUCK (LEGENDARY PAIRS)" will warm your heart. It will feed your want of great earth-shattering, emotionally felt sex.
"MORE THAN LUCK" will satisfy your need for a really good, long, well-written love story that is more than worth every dollar you spend for it.
Although, I was given the opportunity to read an Advance Review Copy of "MORE THAN LUCK," I will definitely show my support of this author, Casey Cameron, by also purchasing a copy of the final publication of the book. Authors who put as much effort into their writing, and thus their published books, deserve a show of support from all of us who truly do appreciate the escape and enjoyment they provide us. I truly do admire them and their talent and want to be sure they know they are honestly appreciated.
MORE THAN LUCK (LEGENDARY PAIRS)" has everything that makes it not only so WORTH READING, but most definitely, so WORTH BUYING.
YOU WILL DEFINITELY WANT A COPY OF "MORE THAN LUCK," BY CASEY CAMERON, TO KEEP ON YOUR PROVERBIAL BOOKSHELF … YOU'LL WANT TO REVISIT IT TIME AND AGAIN.
MTULIPK
February 14, 2017
I can't say enough good things about how I loved this book! Casey Cameron created two lovely, slightly broken, characters that I couldn't get enough of. Her writing was so very evocative that I could feel their anguish as I read - and there was a distinct lack of purple prose.
Drey is the Art Director for Legendary Pairs Inc.(LPI). He is bi and lonely, but since his marriage collapsed in acrimonious drama, he feels that he doesn't deserve happiness or companionship - just an endless series of meaningless hookups. Lucas is a young, professional Legendary Pairs player who is notoriously difficult to work with because of his general attitude of entitlement from both notoriety in the game, and from growing up in a very affluent family.
In the beginning of the story, the two meet in a gay bar in San Diego (without knowing the other) and Lucas chases Drey's hookup away as a joke. Drey retaliates by pretending to hookup with Lucas - getting him all hot and bothered - and then walking away. This sets up a great antagonistic relationship between the two when, the next day, they find out that they have to work with one another.
I loved the slow burn of back and forth between Lucas and Drey as first one, and then the other, will push only so far to get under his partner's skin, but then back off before they go over the edge. The first scene where Lucas found comfort in Drey's arms, even though both swore that they didn't want to, was beautiful.
As Drey falls for Lucas, he shows that sometimes greater experience just results in being more gun-shy and afraid of pain than it does wisdom. As Lucas falls for Drey, he finds a greater strength in himself to meet life head-on.
I really can't recommend this book highly enough. I loved the story and the characters immensely.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Drey is the Art Director for Legendary Pairs Inc.(LPI). He is bi and lonely, but since his marriage collapsed in acrimonious drama, he feels that he doesn't deserve happiness or companionship - just an endless series of meaningless hookups. Lucas is a young, professional Legendary Pairs player who is notoriously difficult to work with because of his general attitude of entitlement from both notoriety in the game, and from growing up in a very affluent family.
In the beginning of the story, the two meet in a gay bar in San Diego (without knowing the other) and Lucas chases Drey's hookup away as a joke. Drey retaliates by pretending to hookup with Lucas - getting him all hot and bothered - and then walking away. This sets up a great antagonistic relationship between the two when, the next day, they find out that they have to work with one another.
I loved the slow burn of back and forth between Lucas and Drey as first one, and then the other, will push only so far to get under his partner's skin, but then back off before they go over the edge. The first scene where Lucas found comfort in Drey's arms, even though both swore that they didn't want to, was beautiful.
As Drey falls for Lucas, he shows that sometimes greater experience just results in being more gun-shy and afraid of pain than it does wisdom. As Lucas falls for Drey, he finds a greater strength in himself to meet life head-on.
I really can't recommend this book highly enough. I loved the story and the characters immensely.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
March 9, 2017
Original review on Molly Lolly
Four and a half stars!
This was such a lovely story. I adored Lucas and Drey and the world of Legendary Pairs card game. We get a deeper look at behind the scenes of the game creation and evolution along with some of the things pro gamers have to deal with. I keep getting pulled into these books and I can’t put them down until I’ve finished them. I really enjoy Ms. Cameron’s writing.
Drey was a character I enjoyed right from the beginning. He was a little bit of a curmudgeon and a snarky asshole. But he was also really sweet and generally wanted to be happy even if he couldn’t quite figure out what was missing. I loved watching him grow and figure out how to be happy. It was fascinating to see him be vindictive and petty but also see him be gentle and caring as well. Those facets of his personality made him come alive on page.
Lucas. Oh Lucas. my heart hurt for him because he was so lost at the beginning of the book and I hated seeing his pain. He numbed his pain in severely unhealthy ways. However he sort of recognized that fact and was able to change his ways once he had the proper motivation to do so. While he wasn’t an alcoholic per se, it was close. I also think his habits were fixed a little too easily. I loved how Lucas found his focus and thirst for the challenge of the game. Seeing him get back to playing was wonderful.
I loved getting to see inside the corporate world of Legendary Pairs and some of the behind the scenes with pro gamers. I’m fascinating to know more about the ramifications of things that happened in this book. I kind of want that plot line to continue into the next book to see how it changes and evolves and if the root cause is discovered. I also can’t wait to see who the next couple is in this series. there’s a few characters that got introduced in this story that I’d like to see get happy endings.
The journey Drey and Lucas went on to be together was wonderful. They both had growing to do and they both worked hard to deny their feelings. I loved seeing those “aha” moments for both of them when they couldn’t deny their feelings any longer. Of course it was at completely different times for each of them and that made for some great tension while one had to wait for the other to catch up and get his head out of his ass. Their ending is so sweet and hold so much hope they’re going to make it long term. I would love to see a sequel with these two to see how they’re doing in a few years in the future so we can see them still in love, all moved in together and how they handle life.
Four and a half stars!
This was such a lovely story. I adored Lucas and Drey and the world of Legendary Pairs card game. We get a deeper look at behind the scenes of the game creation and evolution along with some of the things pro gamers have to deal with. I keep getting pulled into these books and I can’t put them down until I’ve finished them. I really enjoy Ms. Cameron’s writing.
Drey was a character I enjoyed right from the beginning. He was a little bit of a curmudgeon and a snarky asshole. But he was also really sweet and generally wanted to be happy even if he couldn’t quite figure out what was missing. I loved watching him grow and figure out how to be happy. It was fascinating to see him be vindictive and petty but also see him be gentle and caring as well. Those facets of his personality made him come alive on page.
Lucas. Oh Lucas. my heart hurt for him because he was so lost at the beginning of the book and I hated seeing his pain. He numbed his pain in severely unhealthy ways. However he sort of recognized that fact and was able to change his ways once he had the proper motivation to do so. While he wasn’t an alcoholic per se, it was close. I also think his habits were fixed a little too easily. I loved how Lucas found his focus and thirst for the challenge of the game. Seeing him get back to playing was wonderful.
I loved getting to see inside the corporate world of Legendary Pairs and some of the behind the scenes with pro gamers. I’m fascinating to know more about the ramifications of things that happened in this book. I kind of want that plot line to continue into the next book to see how it changes and evolves and if the root cause is discovered. I also can’t wait to see who the next couple is in this series. there’s a few characters that got introduced in this story that I’d like to see get happy endings.
The journey Drey and Lucas went on to be together was wonderful. They both had growing to do and they both worked hard to deny their feelings. I loved seeing those “aha” moments for both of them when they couldn’t deny their feelings any longer. Of course it was at completely different times for each of them and that made for some great tension while one had to wait for the other to catch up and get his head out of his ass. Their ending is so sweet and hold so much hope they’re going to make it long term. I would love to see a sequel with these two to see how they’re doing in a few years in the future so we can see them still in love, all moved in together and how they handle life.
October 16, 2017
It was just ok. - 2.5 stars rounded up because there was nothing I hated
While reading it I was enjoying it well enough. Drey and Lucas are engaging enough characters. Drey is a 40 year old bisexual divorced father of one. His divorce was nasty and since then he has not dated seriously. He works at a game company that produces a collectible card game. Lucas is a 25 year old pro player of the game and is in need of a babysitter while he is in town. Drey is assigned to look after him and they are mightily attracted to each other but Drey keeps saying no because it is a bad idea. And it is actually a bad idea on many fronts. I felt that was not properly dealt with. Several problems just were never discussed again. Similarly some issues with the company are not really dealt with either. And I was left wondering about a few people. So in the end I was a bit dissatisfied but not actually unhappy.
While reading it I was enjoying it well enough. Drey and Lucas are engaging enough characters. Drey is a 40 year old bisexual divorced father of one. His divorce was nasty and since then he has not dated seriously. He works at a game company that produces a collectible card game. Lucas is a 25 year old pro player of the game and is in need of a babysitter while he is in town. Drey is assigned to look after him and they are mightily attracted to each other but Drey keeps saying no because it is a bad idea. And it is actually a bad idea on many fronts. I felt that was not properly dealt with. Several problems just were never discussed again. Similarly some issues with the company are not really dealt with either. And I was left wondering about a few people. So in the end I was a bit dissatisfied but not actually unhappy.
July 22, 2022
You know what, in general I really enjoyed this book. I liked that the main characters were brought together by how petty they both were, and in general I thought their characterizations and romance were fairly realistically and compellingly written. The teenage daughter of one of the main characters was also realistic while not being annoying, which is fantastic.
The book was a little long, however - I think it could have been streamlined since not all of the plot was actually wrapped up (and the storyline with the ex-friend sort of went nowhere). I assume the author was planning a third book in this series and then never got around to it, but as a result the card game company shenanigans were tonally a little off.
Also, if the main character is Korean, with a Korean last name, why was his novelty card alter ego given the last name McAllister? This was some very weird whitewashing that was never addressed or explained.
The book was a little long, however - I think it could have been streamlined since not all of the plot was actually wrapped up (and the storyline with the ex-friend sort of went nowhere). I assume the author was planning a third book in this series and then never got around to it, but as a result the card game company shenanigans were tonally a little off.
Also, if the main character is Korean, with a Korean last name, why was his novelty card alter ego given the last name McAllister? This was some very weird whitewashing that was never addressed or explained.
February 9, 2017
I love a good May/Dec romance and this one certainly fits the bill. More Than Luck is very well written and the story was easy to follow. I don't understand collectible card games like LP, but I still got sucked into Drey and Lucas' story. Emotions run the gamut with these two as they fight tooth and nail to stay out of a relationship. Cameron's characters are so well developed that I could almost feel Drey's angst as he struggles to reconcile what he believes to be acceptable with what his heart wants. I don't want to give spoilers, so suffice to say that this is a book about lust, loss, betrayal, and finally love. This is my first read from this author, but it certainly won't be my last.
February 13, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
This is the second book following this card game. This book featured Lucas and Drey. Lucas wasn't as geeky as I thought a gamer would be he didn't seem to live the game as much as a pro player should. This did improve towards the end of the book though.
I liked the relationship between the two mcs it was quite mature once Lucas started behaving himself.
The operating is for leaving us hanging over bits of the story which I however sorted out with the next book in this series. I do look forward to finding out what happens with the whole set up thing with lpi.
This is the second book following this card game. This book featured Lucas and Drey. Lucas wasn't as geeky as I thought a gamer would be he didn't seem to live the game as much as a pro player should. This did improve towards the end of the book though.
I liked the relationship between the two mcs it was quite mature once Lucas started behaving himself.
The operating is for leaving us hanging over bits of the story which I however sorted out with the next book in this series. I do look forward to finding out what happens with the whole set up thing with lpi.
March 9, 2017
Good...to a point.
Good story, loved the 2 main characters. I was impressed with the level of gaming detail but then bam. The book was finished. The ending felt very rushed, like the author got fed up of writing the story and didn't Cate to finish it properly.
Good story, loved the 2 main characters. I was impressed with the level of gaming detail but then bam. The book was finished. The ending felt very rushed, like the author got fed up of writing the story and didn't Cate to finish it properly.
May 25, 2019
Really good. Just enough angst, really good chemistry between the two heroes. I must read more of Ms. Cameron’s books.
(Bought based on very positive Smexybooks review. Ages ago. I'm slow.)
Bought from kindle.
(Bought based on very positive Smexybooks review. Ages ago. I'm slow.)
Bought from kindle.
May 21, 2017
First read by this author and I was really happy. I liked this book! Characters were genuine and fun. I wish the author had more of a backlist in regular M/M romance.
August 4, 2017
You can read my review of Perfect Game at Boy Meets Boy Reviews
This is a review of book two in this series.
Who knew a story about card games could be so interesting? Not me. Although I really enjoyed Book #1 in this series (which is a novella, but still great fun), I didn’t think I’d get into a full length novel about it, but I did.
I am totally sold on this world. I feel like I missed out on an entirely different universe that I wasn’t cool enough to be involved in. This book showed me how awesome these types of card games could be, if I had have been smart enough to be strategic.
Lucas and Drey start out quite hostile to each other, and it is because Lucas has damage, and appears to be a pretty superficial brat. Drey has no time for the hot mess that is Lucas. He has cards to design, and a daughter to raise, and an ex to brood about.
Lucas knows he’s a hot mess, but can’t seem to get out of his funk. He feels abandoned by his family, and is no longer enjoying being in the limelight. His relationship with his father is pretty intense, and this added to his overall angst.
I liked the plot, and the character development. Surly guys are my kryptonite so Drey as a character hit all my buttons. Lucas’ behaviour towards Drey was the icing on the cake. A bratty younger man who lives to annoy Drey, was perfect. Add to the dysfunction by making Drey babysit the party boy and this is a minefield of fun, witty, and frustrating.
I am a huge fan of how Drey’s bisexuality was worked in this story. It was a near perfect thing. His daughter was a great side character. I love it when authors throw in teens that have pearls of wisdom up their sleeve at the most inopportune times. I also loved that she brought out another layer of Lucas that wouldn’t have been known unless she was around. Great use of family to entice, in this story.
There isn’t a whole lot of drama in this story. Not in the way that annoys me, so this was a fun, easy read, with some nicely developed characters, and a fun world for them to play in.
I am really looking forward to where this series might lead me. I think the world is great, and will appeal to a lot of people.
A review copy was provided for an honest opinion.
This is a review of book two in this series.
Who knew a story about card games could be so interesting? Not me. Although I really enjoyed Book #1 in this series (which is a novella, but still great fun), I didn’t think I’d get into a full length novel about it, but I did.
I am totally sold on this world. I feel like I missed out on an entirely different universe that I wasn’t cool enough to be involved in. This book showed me how awesome these types of card games could be, if I had have been smart enough to be strategic.
Lucas and Drey start out quite hostile to each other, and it is because Lucas has damage, and appears to be a pretty superficial brat. Drey has no time for the hot mess that is Lucas. He has cards to design, and a daughter to raise, and an ex to brood about.
Lucas knows he’s a hot mess, but can’t seem to get out of his funk. He feels abandoned by his family, and is no longer enjoying being in the limelight. His relationship with his father is pretty intense, and this added to his overall angst.
I liked the plot, and the character development. Surly guys are my kryptonite so Drey as a character hit all my buttons. Lucas’ behaviour towards Drey was the icing on the cake. A bratty younger man who lives to annoy Drey, was perfect. Add to the dysfunction by making Drey babysit the party boy and this is a minefield of fun, witty, and frustrating.
I am a huge fan of how Drey’s bisexuality was worked in this story. It was a near perfect thing. His daughter was a great side character. I love it when authors throw in teens that have pearls of wisdom up their sleeve at the most inopportune times. I also loved that she brought out another layer of Lucas that wouldn’t have been known unless she was around. Great use of family to entice, in this story.
There isn’t a whole lot of drama in this story. Not in the way that annoys me, so this was a fun, easy read, with some nicely developed characters, and a fun world for them to play in.
I am really looking forward to where this series might lead me. I think the world is great, and will appeal to a lot of people.
A review copy was provided for an honest opinion.
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