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Angels of Mercy #0.5
Diary of a Quarterback - The Boxed Set
A BOXED SET of the Marco Sforza prequel books from the Angels of Mercy Series by SA Collins
BOOK ONE : Diary of a Quarterback – Part I: King of Imperfections
Born in America but reared in their father’s home of Torino, Italy, Marco Sforza has led a fairly idyllic life. The Sforzas are an ancient and powerful family with a strong ducal past. They run a vast global empire that allows Marco to enter halls of power that most men only dream of. Yet, Marco is a boy who lives in a bubble of his family’s making.
When Marco returns to America to attend high school he grooms himself to become a rising star quarterback of the Mercy High Avenging Angels. He thinks his focus is his burgeoning football career. He is all to aware he is a boy made of pure light that is meant to be seen and noticed. He is comfortable there. Until he meets a boy who shines brighter than him. Elliot Donahey is that boy. But Elliot is a boy who craves shadow and darkness to keep himself safe through another hellish day of high school.
Before he realizes it, Marco’s world becomes undone by this boy. Trapped in a script all jocks are meant to follow, Marco does his best to fit in and play along so he can play the game he loves, but this boy who hides in the shadows begins to consume his every thought and emotion.
Despite the script he’s been given to date girls, have sex, and hang with his teammates and follow along, Marco finds himself on an emotional pendulum where following that jock script only brings him further away from that world to circle the boy hiding in the shadows. Can Marco find it within himself to push against what others expect of him to find his way into Elliot’s arms? Even with all the fame, money and prestige his family brings to the table, will it be enough to gain the interest of a boy who only wants to hide from everyone?
BOOK TWO - Diary of a Quarterback - Part II: Prince of Mistakes
In Diary of a Quarterback – Part Two: Prince of Mistakes, Marco has decided to put all of the jock laden toys away. He knows what he wants: Elliot Donahey and nothing – not his family, not his friends or the townspeople of Mercy – will get in his way. But others are watching and taking notice and not liking what they see. Darkness begins to circle the boys as they find their way to each other.
Will Marco find happiness in the arms of Elliot? Or will those around them who seek to tear them apart stop Marco from finding true love? Set against the rugged coastline located just outside of Big Sur, these boys and their friends lead surprisingly dramatic lives. Mercy is a town full of secrets. Some of them have the ability to destroy lives. Will Marco and Elliot have the strength to find a way to happiness and true love? Or will a meddlesome cheerleader and Marco’s teammate, Beau, find a way to tear them apart?
TOTAL PAGE COUNT - 1,322
BOOK ONE : Diary of a Quarterback – Part I: King of Imperfections
Born in America but reared in their father’s home of Torino, Italy, Marco Sforza has led a fairly idyllic life. The Sforzas are an ancient and powerful family with a strong ducal past. They run a vast global empire that allows Marco to enter halls of power that most men only dream of. Yet, Marco is a boy who lives in a bubble of his family’s making.
When Marco returns to America to attend high school he grooms himself to become a rising star quarterback of the Mercy High Avenging Angels. He thinks his focus is his burgeoning football career. He is all to aware he is a boy made of pure light that is meant to be seen and noticed. He is comfortable there. Until he meets a boy who shines brighter than him. Elliot Donahey is that boy. But Elliot is a boy who craves shadow and darkness to keep himself safe through another hellish day of high school.
Before he realizes it, Marco’s world becomes undone by this boy. Trapped in a script all jocks are meant to follow, Marco does his best to fit in and play along so he can play the game he loves, but this boy who hides in the shadows begins to consume his every thought and emotion.
Despite the script he’s been given to date girls, have sex, and hang with his teammates and follow along, Marco finds himself on an emotional pendulum where following that jock script only brings him further away from that world to circle the boy hiding in the shadows. Can Marco find it within himself to push against what others expect of him to find his way into Elliot’s arms? Even with all the fame, money and prestige his family brings to the table, will it be enough to gain the interest of a boy who only wants to hide from everyone?
BOOK TWO - Diary of a Quarterback - Part II: Prince of Mistakes
In Diary of a Quarterback – Part Two: Prince of Mistakes, Marco has decided to put all of the jock laden toys away. He knows what he wants: Elliot Donahey and nothing – not his family, not his friends or the townspeople of Mercy – will get in his way. But others are watching and taking notice and not liking what they see. Darkness begins to circle the boys as they find their way to each other.
Will Marco find happiness in the arms of Elliot? Or will those around them who seek to tear them apart stop Marco from finding true love? Set against the rugged coastline located just outside of Big Sur, these boys and their friends lead surprisingly dramatic lives. Mercy is a town full of secrets. Some of them have the ability to destroy lives. Will Marco and Elliot have the strength to find a way to happiness and true love? Or will a meddlesome cheerleader and Marco’s teammate, Beau, find a way to tear them apart?
TOTAL PAGE COUNT - 1,322
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First published March 24, 2017
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About the author
S.A. Collins
11 books55 followersAs a co-host of the WROTE Podcast, SA Collins hails from the San Francisco Bay Area where he lives with his (legal) husband, their daughter and, wonder of all wonders because he only just broke 50, a whirlwind of a granddaughter. Their home is filled with laughter and love. A classically trained singer, and a theater actor for many years (under another name), Mr. Collins is all about the story telling and the spell a good yarn can weave for an audience. This is Mr. Collins foray into writing but, as with all his creative endeavors, he leaps right in and figures it out as he goes along. It's been a winning combination thus far so why break a working formula?
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July 3, 2017
1st part 4.5 stars. 2nd - 5 stars.
Definitely recommended!
I've purchased this box set from Amazon website in kindle format. And let me tell you it was worth every penny spent. My full review is here https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XVC...
It is an amazing two part prequel to Angels of Mercy series of books. I came to own Elliot's story first by pure chance. Since then I've purchased every book available in the series.
Minor spoiler alert. Be aware that part 1 King of Imperfections includes some het content but it is an important part of the main character's development. Everything what is written in the story has its place and importance.
Two protagonists are simply perfect together. Sex scenes are hot hot hot and very well presented! Fell in love with both Marco and Elliot.
Just a minor complain about few misspells here and there which can be easily overlooked. They don't ruin an impression from the book that is very engaging from the beginning and to the end.
Note that it's not HEA but rather HFN. There are 4 more books to go.
In author's notes SA Collins explained an idea and reasons to write a coming of age/ coming out bitter story. But a hopeless romantic I really and truly hope that two lovely MCs at the end will get their very well deserved HEA and get their dreams of long and happy life together fulfilled.
Thank you, dear SA Collins, for writing and publishing the Angels of Mercy! Well done, sir!
Definitely recommended!
I've purchased this box set from Amazon website in kindle format. And let me tell you it was worth every penny spent. My full review is here https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XVC...
It is an amazing two part prequel to Angels of Mercy series of books. I came to own Elliot's story first by pure chance. Since then I've purchased every book available in the series.
Minor spoiler alert. Be aware that part 1 King of Imperfections includes some het content but it is an important part of the main character's development. Everything what is written in the story has its place and importance.
Two protagonists are simply perfect together. Sex scenes are hot hot hot and very well presented! Fell in love with both Marco and Elliot.
Just a minor complain about few misspells here and there which can be easily overlooked. They don't ruin an impression from the book that is very engaging from the beginning and to the end.
Note that it's not HEA but rather HFN. There are 4 more books to go.
In author's notes SA Collins explained an idea and reasons to write a coming of age/ coming out bitter story. But a hopeless romantic I really and truly hope that two lovely MCs at the end will get their very well deserved HEA and get their dreams of long and happy life together fulfilled.
Thank you, dear SA Collins, for writing and publishing the Angels of Mercy! Well done, sir!
November 1, 2018
Angels of Mercy—Diary of a Quarterback Parts 1 and 2: The Prequel is a unique look into the complexities of high school jock culture as it relates to the main character, Marco’s coming-of-age: his understanding of masculinity and gender, as well as his sexuality. A boy meets himself meets another boy story.
Author S.A. Collins vividly captures the nuances of a teenage boy’s growing brain and body, headed toward the beginnings of adulthood, as it relates to his psychological struggles, home life, and peer socialization.
Strong dialogue fuels the intensity of Marco, the main character’s struggles. His growing pains are effectively depicted: emotional angst, confusion, frustration, and even physical/hormonal changes that affect his circumstances.
Also, although it is set in and around high school, (authentically so), Collins does not shy away from the very real feelings, struggles, and exploration that comes with teenagers coming to terms with their sexuality. In that sense, Angels of Mercy reads as YA as well as Adult fiction.
Author S.A. Collins vividly captures the nuances of a teenage boy’s growing brain and body, headed toward the beginnings of adulthood, as it relates to his psychological struggles, home life, and peer socialization.
Strong dialogue fuels the intensity of Marco, the main character’s struggles. His growing pains are effectively depicted: emotional angst, confusion, frustration, and even physical/hormonal changes that affect his circumstances.
Also, although it is set in and around high school, (authentically so), Collins does not shy away from the very real feelings, struggles, and exploration that comes with teenagers coming to terms with their sexuality. In that sense, Angels of Mercy reads as YA as well as Adult fiction.
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