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Faux
“You're old enough to do it alone. That doesn't mean you have to.”
Growing up hanging out in his single mom's diner, Sam Grant never planned to inherit it. But a car accident two weeks after his eighteenth birthday left him no choice but to turn away from the freedom he'd tasted, take legal guardianship of his younger brother, and hang up his childhood. Now twenty, Sam's diner regulars have watched him grow up, but he can't convince himself he's worth dating. Not once a guy finds out about his scars: his fixation on routines, the responsibilities cracking him open, and his growing certainty that he can't be attracted to someone he doesn't already love. Who would stick around that long?
Dying his first gray hairs pink was the extent of Denver Weston's thirtieth birthday crisis. He's lived through it all already—forced to drop out of school a decade ago when his parents found out he was seeing a guy and cut him off, doing what he had to in order to survive, moving in with boyfriend after boyfriend. His HIV diagnosis seven years ago is the best thing that’s happened to him. Starting Plus, a HIV charity, has given him a purpose. But Denver can't bring himself to have his heart broken over and over, so dating has been off the table. Love and acceptance don't just fall into a guy's lap, do they?
Denver's just the guy who always sits in the corner booth and orders the classic breakfast, eggs over easy. Sam's just the kid who always seems to be working when Denver comes in. It's one small change: a different breakfast order. But, like dominos, the moment their preconceptions of each other collapse, so do their carefully set-up plans. Can they give in to the attraction that's been slowly burning them up, or will uncharted territory make them turn tail and run?
Faux is a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending.
Growing up hanging out in his single mom's diner, Sam Grant never planned to inherit it. But a car accident two weeks after his eighteenth birthday left him no choice but to turn away from the freedom he'd tasted, take legal guardianship of his younger brother, and hang up his childhood. Now twenty, Sam's diner regulars have watched him grow up, but he can't convince himself he's worth dating. Not once a guy finds out about his scars: his fixation on routines, the responsibilities cracking him open, and his growing certainty that he can't be attracted to someone he doesn't already love. Who would stick around that long?
Dying his first gray hairs pink was the extent of Denver Weston's thirtieth birthday crisis. He's lived through it all already—forced to drop out of school a decade ago when his parents found out he was seeing a guy and cut him off, doing what he had to in order to survive, moving in with boyfriend after boyfriend. His HIV diagnosis seven years ago is the best thing that’s happened to him. Starting Plus, a HIV charity, has given him a purpose. But Denver can't bring himself to have his heart broken over and over, so dating has been off the table. Love and acceptance don't just fall into a guy's lap, do they?
Denver's just the guy who always sits in the corner booth and orders the classic breakfast, eggs over easy. Sam's just the kid who always seems to be working when Denver comes in. It's one small change: a different breakfast order. But, like dominos, the moment their preconceptions of each other collapse, so do their carefully set-up plans. Can they give in to the attraction that's been slowly burning them up, or will uncharted territory make them turn tail and run?
Faux is a standalone gay romance novel with a happily ever after ending.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2017
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E. Davies
130 books728 followersE. Davies writes feel-good, low-angst romance that never fades to black when the going gets good! Born in Canada, after 16 moves and counting, Ed has finally put down roots in north London.
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November 4, 2017
*** This is a wonderful story ! ***
It's all about happiness, anticipation and having a heartwarming home life.
Sweet Sam, 20, took over his Mom's diner when she died, and custody of his teen brother. It's been tough, but they are making it. His brother acts up, but not for long.
Denver, 31, we have met in the previous books, runs the gay men's charity, Plus. He's HIV positive, but takes meds and is undetectable.
He goes to the diner often and he and Sam become friends. Sam likes Denver and begins to want more.
* S l o w l y they become emotionally entwined. *
Here is where I learned about "demi." I had never heard about it before.
We see Denver struggle to gain an LGBT youth housing project approved, and also Sam's battle to keep his business profits and figure out his troubled brother. In the meantime there is a homeless teen, Connor, who they all know and needs help.
It's a marvelous tale of patience and steadfast hearts that are strong and loving. We also get to see how the previous characters are doing now.
Denver and Sam are super hot in bed,
and Sam's first times, plus the acceptance about the HIV precautions.
I loved all the lovable characters in this interesting tale.
We have every emotion and we are pleased with the epilogue !
ENJOY !
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It's all about happiness, anticipation and having a heartwarming home life.
Sweet Sam, 20, took over his Mom's diner when she died, and custody of his teen brother. It's been tough, but they are making it. His brother acts up, but not for long.
Denver, 31, we have met in the previous books, runs the gay men's charity, Plus. He's HIV positive, but takes meds and is undetectable.
He goes to the diner often and he and Sam become friends. Sam likes Denver and begins to want more.
* S l o w l y they become emotionally entwined. *
Here is where I learned about "demi." I had never heard about it before.
We see Denver struggle to gain an LGBT youth housing project approved, and also Sam's battle to keep his business profits and figure out his troubled brother. In the meantime there is a homeless teen, Connor, who they all know and needs help.
It's a marvelous tale of patience and steadfast hearts that are strong and loving. We also get to see how the previous characters are doing now.
Denver and Sam are super hot in bed,
and Sam's first times, plus the acceptance about the HIV precautions.
I loved all the lovable characters in this interesting tale.
We have every emotion and we are pleased with the epilogue !
ENJOY !
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October 15, 2017
I really like how Davies handles the complex lives of his characters and yet manages to keep the romance at the center of his books.
This is a gentle romance about two wounded workaholics. Sam struggles with running a diner, raising his teenage brother and OCD.
Denver runs a charity and has to manage his HIV Positive status when dating. He works too much.
Sam and Denver become friends and then have to make time to even date.
I root for them the whole time.
This is a gentle romance about two wounded workaholics. Sam struggles with running a diner, raising his teenage brother and OCD.
Denver runs a charity and has to manage his HIV Positive status when dating. He works too much.
Sam and Denver become friends and then have to make time to even date.
I root for them the whole time.
March 1, 2018
An OK read with interesting characters.
April 28, 2017
I have really loved this series from E Davies (although I think the first one is still my absolute fave!) and I'm glad we got Denver and Sam's story. I think this is the last one, but I wouldn't mind a revisit with all three couples in the future!
Denver runs Plus, the HIV/AIDS charity that Kyle from the first book works at. He's HIV+ (I obviously don't know everything about living with HIV, but his is undetectable? and apparently that's safer?) This is not something I have read about often in my m/m romance, but I appreciate that it was brought up and Sam and Denver could discuss how to have a safe relationship together. He's crazy busy with his charity as well as working to possibly start up a shelter for homeless youth, and so doesn't have time for a relationship.
Sam is 20, has a younger brother, and runs the diner that Denver frequently eats at. I LOVED Sam. I felt so bad for everything he had gone through, losing his mom, and having to raise his brother and do everything he could. Sam has OCD, and through his friendship-turned-relationship with Denver discovers that he is demisexual.
Although Sam is 20 and there are 11 years between them, Sam is very mature because of his situation. The age gap is never an issue for them, it's communicating and making sure there is time to have a relationship, that starts to make conflict for Denver and Sam. They finally get their act together and I loved reading about them falling in love.
I have loved that E Davies wrote about different characters in this series - demisexual, post-op trangender, drag queens, and men who wear whatever the hell they want to wear, and more. It has been refreshing to get to read about different characters and also informative and enlightening. I definitely look forward to what is next from this author!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Denver runs Plus, the HIV/AIDS charity that Kyle from the first book works at. He's HIV+ (I obviously don't know everything about living with HIV, but his is undetectable? and apparently that's safer?) This is not something I have read about often in my m/m romance, but I appreciate that it was brought up and Sam and Denver could discuss how to have a safe relationship together. He's crazy busy with his charity as well as working to possibly start up a shelter for homeless youth, and so doesn't have time for a relationship.
Sam is 20, has a younger brother, and runs the diner that Denver frequently eats at. I LOVED Sam. I felt so bad for everything he had gone through, losing his mom, and having to raise his brother and do everything he could. Sam has OCD, and through his friendship-turned-relationship with Denver discovers that he is demisexual.
Although Sam is 20 and there are 11 years between them, Sam is very mature because of his situation. The age gap is never an issue for them, it's communicating and making sure there is time to have a relationship, that starts to make conflict for Denver and Sam. They finally get their act together and I loved reading about them falling in love.
I have loved that E Davies wrote about different characters in this series - demisexual, post-op trangender, drag queens, and men who wear whatever the hell they want to wear, and more. It has been refreshing to get to read about different characters and also informative and enlightening. I definitely look forward to what is next from this author!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 24, 2021
I got to about 70% before DNF. I think it boils down to the romance ultimately taking a backseat to several side plots that, while focusing on worthwhile subjects, left the story feeling scattered. E. Davies often creates characters with a wide range of identities and life stories that I appreciate. There has been some really good representation in his work that I have enjoyed. But I think in this one the execution suffered from keeping so many threads untangled and as a result it didn't keep my attention.
Additionally, and these are more personal gripes I guess, when Sam and Denver finally have penetrative sex there was no on-page putting on of a condom. Maybe this was just an editing issue but leaving out that detail after they had such a serious discussion of Denver's desire to use one really took me out of the story. To also have Denver come out as non-binary in the same scene was a little jarring too. I would have liked to see that disclosure given its own conversation between the two of them.
Additionally, and these are more personal gripes I guess, when Sam and Denver finally have penetrative sex there was no on-page putting on of a condom. Maybe this was just an editing issue but leaving out that detail after they had such a serious discussion of Denver's desire to use one really took me out of the story. To also have Denver come out as non-binary in the same scene was a little jarring too. I would have liked to see that disclosure given its own conversation between the two of them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2019
Cute m/enby romance that deals with being HIV positive, running a business, charity work, teen homelessness and being orphaned and/or kicked out.
Content warnings include: homophobia, bullying, death of parent, HIV positive, mentions of child abuse, teen homelessness, getting kicked out.
Denver being non-binary isn't a very big thing - it's only briefly mentioned one time, but I like the continued transgender themes of this series a lot!
The demisexual rep was nice as well, and discussed a bit more indepth than the enby one.
The main topic is definitely teen homelessness, being abandoned and struggling as a young person due to death of parents, not being taken seriously, getting discriminated because of sexuality, and similar.
While this made Faux quite bleak at times, it wasn't a wholly negative book. There definitely is a happy ending and it was an enjoyable read overall, especially due to the continued resilience and hopefulness of the characters.
Content warnings include: homophobia, bullying, death of parent, HIV positive, mentions of child abuse, teen homelessness, getting kicked out.
Denver being non-binary isn't a very big thing - it's only briefly mentioned one time, but I like the continued transgender themes of this series a lot!
The demisexual rep was nice as well, and discussed a bit more indepth than the enby one.
The main topic is definitely teen homelessness, being abandoned and struggling as a young person due to death of parents, not being taken seriously, getting discriminated because of sexuality, and similar.
While this made Faux quite bleak at times, it wasn't a wholly negative book. There definitely is a happy ending and it was an enjoyable read overall, especially due to the continued resilience and hopefulness of the characters.
April 12, 2019
Finding that Special Someone!
Diner owner Sam and charity director Denver find romance as friends first. Charming, sad and sweet love story. Likable MCs, co-characters with some angst and one heartbreaking scene.
Diner owner Sam and charity director Denver find romance as friends first. Charming, sad and sweet love story. Likable MCs, co-characters with some angst and one heartbreaking scene.
August 3, 2020
This is my favorite book in the series so far.. it was really really beautiful.. Denver and Sam’s story really found a place in my heart. Denver’s character was gorgeous an HIV+ man, who ended up starting a charity for HIV+ gay people. He used to be homeless as a teen.. he’s gone through so much in life and has yet grown to be an amazing person. Denver is non binary.
Sam is a 20 year old man who lost his mum at the age of 18 and has been guardian to his younger brother and takes care of the family diner. At this young age instead of enjoying a college life he’s been forced to grow up too soon.. having to be a parent and a business owner all at once. He’s hardworking and responsible. Sam is Demisexual.
When 31 year old Denver meets a 20 year old Sam at Sams Diner, he immediately feels attracted to Sam. Sam thinks Denver has a warm beautiful smile and wants to make friends with him...
They start talking and Denver starts showing up more often at the Diner. They get closer and finally Sam realizes that he has feelings for Denver as well and finds the courage to ask Denver out.. obviously Denver is thrilled..
When Denver tells Sam about his HIV status Sam is such a doll about the whole thing even though he doesn’t know too much about HIV.. he is completely okay with Denver’s HIV status.. when Denver goes ahead and explains that he is undetectable and what that means, Sam goes as far as saying that even if in the one in a million chance he does get affected with HIV, he says that he will just go ahead and get treated like Denver.. Denver is so overwhelmed by Sam’s response. May heart sang at that moment. Sam was so understanding and supportive. And Denver was so open and vulnerable. That scene made me tear up and feel so happy.
Sam is very supportive of Denver’s cause of trying to open shelters for runaway teens.
Denver finally Takes parental custody of a homeless runaway teen, Connor.. I just fell in love with Denver even more. The way he takes care of Connor and is there for him. The way he even goes as far as going to Connors parents house to ask for custody of their son.. he’s been supportive and understanding through out especially because he was in Connors situation at his age and he understands. This book shows how kind and empathetic and loving of a person Denver is. And Sam is perfect for him because Sam from the age of 18 has been parent to is 16 year old brother Ethan..
I loved this story so much. It was brilliantly written. The MC’s totally stole my heart. This was a beautiful story. I want to write so much more. Because I feel like I’ve not done this beautiful story justice with this review but I’m going to stop now and say I loved reading every second of this book. It was so fast paced and it kept me completely captivated. I could hardly put the book down.. infact this is that one book where I spend the entire night reading. I give this 5 big fat stars
Sam is a 20 year old man who lost his mum at the age of 18 and has been guardian to his younger brother and takes care of the family diner. At this young age instead of enjoying a college life he’s been forced to grow up too soon.. having to be a parent and a business owner all at once. He’s hardworking and responsible. Sam is Demisexual.
When 31 year old Denver meets a 20 year old Sam at Sams Diner, he immediately feels attracted to Sam. Sam thinks Denver has a warm beautiful smile and wants to make friends with him...
They start talking and Denver starts showing up more often at the Diner. They get closer and finally Sam realizes that he has feelings for Denver as well and finds the courage to ask Denver out.. obviously Denver is thrilled..
When Denver tells Sam about his HIV status Sam is such a doll about the whole thing even though he doesn’t know too much about HIV.. he is completely okay with Denver’s HIV status.. when Denver goes ahead and explains that he is undetectable and what that means, Sam goes as far as saying that even if in the one in a million chance he does get affected with HIV, he says that he will just go ahead and get treated like Denver.. Denver is so overwhelmed by Sam’s response. May heart sang at that moment. Sam was so understanding and supportive. And Denver was so open and vulnerable. That scene made me tear up and feel so happy.
Sam is very supportive of Denver’s cause of trying to open shelters for runaway teens.
Denver finally Takes parental custody of a homeless runaway teen, Connor.. I just fell in love with Denver even more. The way he takes care of Connor and is there for him. The way he even goes as far as going to Connors parents house to ask for custody of their son.. he’s been supportive and understanding through out especially because he was in Connors situation at his age and he understands. This book shows how kind and empathetic and loving of a person Denver is. And Sam is perfect for him because Sam from the age of 18 has been parent to is 16 year old brother Ethan..
I loved this story so much. It was brilliantly written. The MC’s totally stole my heart. This was a beautiful story. I want to write so much more. Because I feel like I’ve not done this beautiful story justice with this review but I’m going to stop now and say I loved reading every second of this book. It was so fast paced and it kept me completely captivated. I could hardly put the book down.. infact this is that one book where I spend the entire night reading. I give this 5 big fat stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2019
Always a fan of books with ace characters.
However, I didn't find Sam and Denver's relationship development particularly fascinating, and some of the scenarios felt repetitive: Denver coming to the diner, them talking for a bit, Denver's concern for Connor/stressing about Plus, round and round again.
Also, I am 100% for queer characters being given narratives that depict other aspects of their life as center stage and not always be a symbol of the trials and tribulations of the LGBTQIA community; I think it's important to have them portrayed as regular people with rich, full lives outside of/complimentary to their queer identity. That being said, I'm finding it very hard to buy that the development of Denver as nonbinary wasn't an afterthought. Literally nothing is done with this information, and if that sentence of his confession to Sam were deleted, you'd never have a clue. Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but do some nonbinary people still use he/she pronouns? Because the author, throughout the entire book, uses he pronouns for Denver, and even Sam calls him "sir", I think moments after Denver's confession. IDK, it seemed a bit useless to introduce that tidbit so late in the story, then do absolutely nothing with it, including acknowledge it in any way.
On the plus side, it's a pretty quick read and fairly low angst. It just didn't leave a lasting impression.
However, I didn't find Sam and Denver's relationship development particularly fascinating, and some of the scenarios felt repetitive: Denver coming to the diner, them talking for a bit, Denver's concern for Connor/stressing about Plus, round and round again.
Also, I am 100% for queer characters being given narratives that depict other aspects of their life as center stage and not always be a symbol of the trials and tribulations of the LGBTQIA community; I think it's important to have them portrayed as regular people with rich, full lives outside of/complimentary to their queer identity. That being said, I'm finding it very hard to buy that the development of Denver as nonbinary wasn't an afterthought. Literally nothing is done with this information, and if that sentence of his confession to Sam were deleted, you'd never have a clue. Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but do some nonbinary people still use he/she pronouns? Because the author, throughout the entire book, uses he pronouns for Denver, and even Sam calls him "sir", I think moments after Denver's confession. IDK, it seemed a bit useless to introduce that tidbit so late in the story, then do absolutely nothing with it, including acknowledge it in any way.
On the plus side, it's a pretty quick read and fairly low angst. It just didn't leave a lasting impression.
October 17, 2022
This was just ok for me. I liked both Sam and Denver. I even liked them as a couple. But the build of their relationship felt rushed at times. Sam a lovely super responsible young man whose got a lot on his shoulders. His OCD manifests itself with all of his stress, but he's functioning. Sure his little brother is giving him fits, but he's getting through. Denver has a new facet for his charity he wants to see implemented, but he's fighting the board. He's always been a workaholic, but seeing Sam struggling has him wanting to reach out and help the young man.
These two were cute as they started to figure out that they liked each other and then it felt like things jumped from maybe we're interested to full on crazy for each other without a lot of build up in between. Denver's HIV status as well felt a little easily dealt with as well. I do appreciate Sam not letting his status affect how he feels about him, but sometimes the explanation felt more clinical rather than really integrated in the story. Denver's need to help the young street kid he's met was really sweet as well. I liked seeing him reach out.
I liked this story, but it's not my favorite in the series. I enjoyed a lot of the characters, I just wanted more development in the in between moments.
These two were cute as they started to figure out that they liked each other and then it felt like things jumped from maybe we're interested to full on crazy for each other without a lot of build up in between. Denver's HIV status as well felt a little easily dealt with as well. I do appreciate Sam not letting his status affect how he feels about him, but sometimes the explanation felt more clinical rather than really integrated in the story. Denver's need to help the young street kid he's met was really sweet as well. I liked seeing him reach out.
I liked this story, but it's not my favorite in the series. I enjoyed a lot of the characters, I just wanted more development in the in between moments.
May 22, 2017
Yet another amazing addition to the "F-Word" series!
In this we get Sam and Denver's story......In a way both guys are quite similar but also different too.
They both have so much going on in their work lives that neither think a serious relationship could work plus, Denver has other issues making him think he'll always be single.....
What I absolutely love about this series though is the author shows extensive knowledge into how charities and organisations similar to charities work. He's not just gone into it and tried to bluff his way through, this DEFINITELY shows in the writing.
I've absolutely loved this story and certainly think there should be another book for Sam and Denver.
FANTASTIC!!
In this we get Sam and Denver's story......In a way both guys are quite similar but also different too.
They both have so much going on in their work lives that neither think a serious relationship could work plus, Denver has other issues making him think he'll always be single.....
What I absolutely love about this series though is the author shows extensive knowledge into how charities and organisations similar to charities work. He's not just gone into it and tried to bluff his way through, this DEFINITELY shows in the writing.
I've absolutely loved this story and certainly think there should be another book for Sam and Denver.
FANTASTIC!!
June 25, 2017
Enjoyed
I really liked this story. Denver is a very passionate guy who wants to help prevent anyone else from growing up the way that he did. Sam is young and had to grow up and finish raising his younger brother. He takes over his mother's dinner and has to make sure that nothing bad will happen to the rest of his loved ones.
These two are good together. They both have dating problems that they overcome with each other. They are both hard workers that over engage in their work lives.
Watch them struggle to figure out how to balance work, kids, and personal lives.
Give this one a read.
I really liked this story. Denver is a very passionate guy who wants to help prevent anyone else from growing up the way that he did. Sam is young and had to grow up and finish raising his younger brother. He takes over his mother's dinner and has to make sure that nothing bad will happen to the rest of his loved ones.
These two are good together. They both have dating problems that they overcome with each other. They are both hard workers that over engage in their work lives.
Watch them struggle to figure out how to balance work, kids, and personal lives.
Give this one a read.
July 15, 2018
I'm pretty sure I posted a review already, but I don't see it.
This was my favourite book in the series. I grew very fond of Sam and Denver as I devoured the story. Ed Davies draws really warm, sweet, believable characters. At the same time he educates,( this old guy anyway) about issues that I'd never really been aware of before. I had to stop a few times to google terms that I was clueless about, but now I have an idea what cis, binary, non binary and demisexual mean. Wish I'd known back in the day, it would have explained a lot.
I look forward to continuing my education as I read more works by this excellent young author. Thanks Ed you've given me lots to think on.
Hm is this a review or a ramble? Doesn't matter
, it's what you're gettong
This was my favourite book in the series. I grew very fond of Sam and Denver as I devoured the story. Ed Davies draws really warm, sweet, believable characters. At the same time he educates,( this old guy anyway) about issues that I'd never really been aware of before. I had to stop a few times to google terms that I was clueless about, but now I have an idea what cis, binary, non binary and demisexual mean. Wish I'd known back in the day, it would have explained a lot.
I look forward to continuing my education as I read more works by this excellent young author. Thanks Ed you've given me lots to think on.
Hm is this a review or a ramble? Doesn't matter
, it's what you're gettong
January 27, 2022
3.5+ stars - I really liked this book. It didn't have real drama, just two lonely and insecure men (one doesn't seem to mind being percieved as male, but is actually nonbinary) falling for each other and finding a way to balance a relationship, their own doubts, work and family. It was sweet.
I have to praise and thank the author for including non-binary characters and the way this story handled genderqueer characters, compulsive behaviour and living with undetectable HIV. I really liked how those issues were dealt with, there was self-doubt and slight angst, but no drama! I very much liked it.
Can easily be read as a standalone (which I did).
I have to praise and thank the author for including non-binary characters and the way this story handled genderqueer characters, compulsive behaviour and living with undetectable HIV. I really liked how those issues were dealt with, there was self-doubt and slight angst, but no drama! I very much liked it.
Can easily be read as a standalone (which I did).
May 9, 2017
A really enjoyable story
This is the last part of a trilogy, which briefly mentions the other couples from the previous books.
Sam and Denver are both insecure, neither have had the easiest life and whereas Denver is fairly settled, Sam is still struggling to find his feet. Denver, a customer at his diner attracts his attention, but both are unsure about trying for a relationship. A few misunderstandings threaten to derail things, but their friends and family are there to ensure they make it.
I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review
This is the last part of a trilogy, which briefly mentions the other couples from the previous books.
Sam and Denver are both insecure, neither have had the easiest life and whereas Denver is fairly settled, Sam is still struggling to find his feet. Denver, a customer at his diner attracts his attention, but both are unsure about trying for a relationship. A few misunderstandings threaten to derail things, but their friends and family are there to ensure they make it.
I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review
July 6, 2017
I've very much enjoyed the whole of the F-Word series, but I think for whatever reason this one was my favourite. The characters really resonated with me and I loved the supporting cast as well. There was just enough drama throughout, both emotional as well as action in the plot. Sam and Denver had such a beautiful, realistic relationship, and even though they had a fair few diverse traits between them, it didn't come off as gimmicky. A real comfort read with heart and soul, I'd recommend this series to pretty much anyone. Looking forward to reading more of Ed's books! xxx
March 1, 2018
This is a feel good M/M romance, in my opinion. E. Davies always has a way of telling a beautiful, heartfelt story that touches on difficult topics that are real. Even though it's sometimes tough to read, such as this one, and I find myself in tears, I really love his stories.
Denver and Sam really struck a chord with me, and I felt so strongly with this story that I tag to take a break before I could finish, and get into the right headspace. And, to me, the story was better for it.
Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Denver and Sam really struck a chord with me, and I felt so strongly with this story that I tag to take a break before I could finish, and get into the right headspace. And, to me, the story was better for it.
Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
October 31, 2017
I fell hard in love with this story, these characters, and E's writing style.
There are real world situations in this story but the angst level isn't overwhelming. We get a real sense of who these characters are while watching them attempt to build a relationship from the ground up. It put a smile on my face that I refuse to wipe off.
You can see my full review: http://christinasbookshelf.net/2017/1...
There are real world situations in this story but the angst level isn't overwhelming. We get a real sense of who these characters are while watching them attempt to build a relationship from the ground up. It put a smile on my face that I refuse to wipe off.
You can see my full review: http://christinasbookshelf.net/2017/1...
February 17, 2019
Faux is book 3 of the F-word Series. Faux follows David's story as he struggles with finding love, the added pressure of more charity work for the LGBT youth, and new stresses coming into his life.
This story was so good. I could make this review super long but it would give away spoilers. We, as the reader, find out why David is so intense on his pursuit of helping the young runaway and gay teens of the community. There's so much depth to this story. I'm loving E. Davies writing and the multitude of stories he brings together.
This story was so good. I could make this review super long but it would give away spoilers. We, as the reader, find out why David is so intense on his pursuit of helping the young runaway and gay teens of the community. There's so much depth to this story. I'm loving E. Davies writing and the multitude of stories he brings together.
December 4, 2019
It took me a while to get through this one. I really like Sam, and I really like Denver. Their relationship... I didn't really get into it. They definitely have chemistry. They definitely have real-world problems. They just didn't seem to deal with them in ways that resonated as "realistic" to me. They were almost too self-aware. I want them to succeed, but I really started to feel like I was reading a "story" and not reading about lives. 3.5 stars...
February 4, 2021
This third novel in the F-word series was a well written gay romance novel with good character development. Interestingly, this novel contained no suspense unlike the first two books of the series. I really liked this one, but I will say that Denver saying he identified as nonbinary felt a bit forced. It came out of nowhere based on his cameos in the first book, but I still thought it was much better done than the first book of the series, and it made me doubly glad that I decided to continue with the series.
June 14, 2017
I'm sad this series is over
But very happy they each found their happy ending. Every one of the, were diversely complex and had to face a vast amount of past demons in order to move forward.
The tales you spin keep me on my toes. I look forward to reading the next web you weave.
But very happy they each found their happy ending. Every one of the, were diversely complex and had to face a vast amount of past demons in order to move forward.
The tales you spin keep me on my toes. I look forward to reading the next web you weave.
January 18, 2018
Sam has so much in him that having questions about his sexuality seems almost too much to handle. Denver is a regular customer that begins RJ mean more to him but can he handle Sam, his family, and everything else? I don’t want to spoil the book so I am going to leave it at read this book. You won’t regret it.
It also might help some people understand themselves a little better.
It also might help some people understand themselves a little better.
October 16, 2018
Interesting and Sappy
I really enjoyed this book! It kept me engaged with the characters, feeling for them personally and as a couple. I loved how diverse the characters were with their sexualities, compulsions, and gender identity. And of course I love a good happily ever after!!
I really enjoyed this book! It kept me engaged with the characters, feeling for them personally and as a couple. I loved how diverse the characters were with their sexualities, compulsions, and gender identity. And of course I love a good happily ever after!!
January 1, 2019
A real romance of work-life balance.
Denver & Sam have a sweet, slow-burn friends-to-lovers story. Once the romance begins, the passion is always at a low simmer. Their live story seems more real as they try to balance busy work lives with their desire for connection.
Denver & Sam have a sweet, slow-burn friends-to-lovers story. Once the romance begins, the passion is always at a low simmer. Their live story seems more real as they try to balance busy work lives with their desire for connection.
January 3, 2020
As the previous books in the series, this one is a sweet, easy read with a it of fluff on top. I liked it, but I do enjoy a bit more twists and turns to a plot. It's still worth picking up for a little light read.
July 1, 2020
Not as invested in this romance as much, as I felt the focus on the friendship was not as strong as it should have been considering Sam is demi and needed that connection first. but overall was sweet especially with the addition of Ethan and Connor.
May 15, 2017
4.5 out of 5 stars
July 16, 2017
Love this series, devoured it in three days!
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