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A Material World #2
Satin
Can a touch of Satin bring a straight copper to his knees?
Detective Joel Hunter is on surveillance when he first lays eyes on Satin, the singer with the amazing voice, which is as beautiful as she is. But when the stake-out comes to an end, he can’t resist going back to the bar. He gets a shock when he learns what lies beneath the satin dress, but an even bigger one when he realizes he’s attracted to the owner of that sultry voice - Ross Dauntry.
Ross can’t figure out why the cop keeps coming back, even after he’s learned the truth. Is Joel attracted to him, or to Satin? Because the answer is important, and one way or another, Ross needs to know…
46,000 words. A standalone novella of satin and sensuality...
Although this story is in the same series as Lace, you will not find Dave and Shawn in these pages - Joel and Ross provide enough heat of their own.
Detective Joel Hunter is on surveillance when he first lays eyes on Satin, the singer with the amazing voice, which is as beautiful as she is. But when the stake-out comes to an end, he can’t resist going back to the bar. He gets a shock when he learns what lies beneath the satin dress, but an even bigger one when he realizes he’s attracted to the owner of that sultry voice - Ross Dauntry.
Ross can’t figure out why the cop keeps coming back, even after he’s learned the truth. Is Joel attracted to him, or to Satin? Because the answer is important, and one way or another, Ross needs to know…
46,000 words. A standalone novella of satin and sensuality...
Although this story is in the same series as Lace, you will not find Dave and Shawn in these pages - Joel and Ross provide enough heat of their own.
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K.C. Wells
172 books1,858 followersK.C. Wells lives on an island off the south coast of the UK, surrounded by natural beauty. She writes about men who love men, and can’t even contemplate a life that doesn’t include writing.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
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And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
If you want to follow her exploits, you can sign up for her monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cNKHlT
You can stalk – er, find – her in the following places:
E-mail: k.c.wells@btinternet.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCWellsWorld
Twitter: @K_C_Wells
Website: https://www.kcwellswrites.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/k.c.wells
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/k-c-w...
And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
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July 14, 2017
The steamy moments in this book are particularly tantalizing. The scene where Joel takes Ross on the couch while Ross is still wearing a satin dress is only topped by the scene in Ross's ballet studio.
Like the fabric he prefers when he performs as a female impersonator (not a drag queen), Ross is sensual and lovely. When he strips for Joel and begins stretching in the nude, Joel's brain spontaneously combusts.
Joel considers himself a boring copper, but he just hasn't met the right person yet. While it took a while for Joel to come to terms with being in love with a man, there's no shame and little angst in this story.
Joel's partner Trish is a great secondary character: disarmingly honest and supportive. I also liked Ross's roommate, although she really screwed up interrogating Joel like that.
I do wish the guys had talked sooner rather than tiptoeing around their feelings, but Joel didn't know how to be in a relationship and Ross was scared of getting hurt.
Satin is a standalone read with two sympathetic MCs, a little bit of kink, and a tentative but hopeful HEA.
Like the fabric he prefers when he performs as a female impersonator (not a drag queen), Ross is sensual and lovely. When he strips for Joel and begins stretching in the nude, Joel's brain spontaneously combusts.
Joel considers himself a boring copper, but he just hasn't met the right person yet. While it took a while for Joel to come to terms with being in love with a man, there's no shame and little angst in this story.
Joel's partner Trish is a great secondary character: disarmingly honest and supportive. I also liked Ross's roommate, although she really screwed up interrogating Joel like that.
I do wish the guys had talked sooner rather than tiptoeing around their feelings, but Joel didn't know how to be in a relationship and Ross was scared of getting hurt.
Satin is a standalone read with two sympathetic MCs, a little bit of kink, and a tentative but hopeful HEA.
December 30, 2020
***** A Divine tale. Stunning. ***** A must read !
The talented singer/dancer and the cop, yummy !
In the setting of England, we have Detective Constable Joel working with his partner Trish as they are undercover at a nightclub, and they spend evenings there, listening to the entertainment.
Joel, 34, enjoys Satin's sultry singing,
so naturally, when the stakeout is over, he goes back to the club to listen to the sexy singer.
Satin, 26, joins Joel after "her" show,
and Joel discovers Satin is Ross Dauntry, female impressionist. There's more to him than meets the eye. Straight Joel handles the surprise well and finds himself making a date for coffee on Saturday. Joel can't explain why he's so drawn to Ross. Ross is a beautiful man, who pulls his long hair into a man bun and male clothes for their date.
We get a lot of inner thoughts, and great friends of each man to talk things out. These two men can talk for hours and enjoy being together. The kiss is fabulous and Joel isn't shy - at all ! Ross invites Joel to see him practice his dance for his audition to the London Ballet Company,
and his talent stuns Joel.
Ross asks "...is it the satin dress or is it me...? "
And I LOVED Joel's answer ! Magnificent !
Ross and Joel get sexy with wild, first time, passionate and uninhibited acts of marvelous M/M sex.
This is a fantastic story, has great characters and deep emotion. I was riveted to each page. It's beautifully written and has everything we love to read about.
* It's a gloriously smart, snappy story.
Highly recommended ! Enjoy !
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I liked it even better than the first one, LACE, and each stands alone.
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The talented singer/dancer and the cop, yummy !
In the setting of England, we have Detective Constable Joel working with his partner Trish as they are undercover at a nightclub, and they spend evenings there, listening to the entertainment.
Joel, 34, enjoys Satin's sultry singing,
so naturally, when the stakeout is over, he goes back to the club to listen to the sexy singer.
Satin, 26, joins Joel after "her" show,
and Joel discovers Satin is Ross Dauntry, female impressionist. There's more to him than meets the eye. Straight Joel handles the surprise well and finds himself making a date for coffee on Saturday. Joel can't explain why he's so drawn to Ross. Ross is a beautiful man, who pulls his long hair into a man bun and male clothes for their date.
We get a lot of inner thoughts, and great friends of each man to talk things out. These two men can talk for hours and enjoy being together. The kiss is fabulous and Joel isn't shy - at all ! Ross invites Joel to see him practice his dance for his audition to the London Ballet Company,
and his talent stuns Joel.
Ross asks "...is it the satin dress or is it me...? "
And I LOVED Joel's answer ! Magnificent !
Ross and Joel get sexy with wild, first time, passionate and uninhibited acts of marvelous M/M sex.
This is a fantastic story, has great characters and deep emotion. I was riveted to each page. It's beautifully written and has everything we love to read about.
* It's a gloriously smart, snappy story.
Highly recommended ! Enjoy !
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I liked it even better than the first one, LACE, and each stands alone.
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April 12, 2024
We have a “straight” cop who is actually slowly discovering his bisexuality and a gorgeous young man who sings in a local club as a female impersonator he calls "Satin". He is also a talented ballet dancer, who will get a fabulous chance later in the story. Their chance meeting leads them to a sometimes-bumpy journey that both want and put in a lot of effort to make work out in their favor. I believe it would have worked out sooner if they had had a little less "help" from their "well-meaning" friends... but in the end they all come out stronger and happier together. I've read this author for years and everything she writes is praise-worthy, and this one is right up there with her others. The chemistry between the two main characters was strong and very well portrayed, and the inner struggles are not over whelming and have a good balance with all the other details. Together they blend to create an intriguing, heartwarming and entertaining read. All the secondary characters add to the story. There are some you want to hug, some you want to smack upside their heads, but the feelings in the story are all definitely there. Some parts were a little predictable, and some were on the cheesy side... but overall, it was a good addition to the Material World series and well worth the reading time.
July 12, 2017
As beautifully sexy as the material of the title
I adore K C Wells' romantic novellas with a little bit of a twist. They're sensuous, sexy but full of emotions and just the teensy bit of a hint of spice.
I also love books with a British setting and this one based in England's capital with a Metropolitan Police detective constable and an aspiring dancer and nightclub singer who performs as a female impersonator is a delight.
There's always a lightness of touch when K C writes this style, the emotions are heart felt and the angst is low but the situations still feel real.
We're lucky here in the UK that our police forces are, in the main, supportive of their LGBT members and so Joel's journey to admitting he was bisexual, which came with the odd ignorant and insensitive comment, had an element of realism grounded in truth.
It's a lovely read and I adored Ross, his joy at life, his willingness to risk his heart even though he'd been burned in the past and his talent and love for his dancing.
It’s only not a 5* review because of the length, I wanted more and more of these two, they were a delight to read and I loved how Joel’s acceptance of his bisexuality was dealt with carefully and with honesty. He took some time but once he realised this was what love should feel like, he went all in.
I adore K C Wells' romantic novellas with a little bit of a twist. They're sensuous, sexy but full of emotions and just the teensy bit of a hint of spice.
I also love books with a British setting and this one based in England's capital with a Metropolitan Police detective constable and an aspiring dancer and nightclub singer who performs as a female impersonator is a delight.
There's always a lightness of touch when K C writes this style, the emotions are heart felt and the angst is low but the situations still feel real.
We're lucky here in the UK that our police forces are, in the main, supportive of their LGBT members and so Joel's journey to admitting he was bisexual, which came with the odd ignorant and insensitive comment, had an element of realism grounded in truth.
It's a lovely read and I adored Ross, his joy at life, his willingness to risk his heart even though he'd been burned in the past and his talent and love for his dancing.
It’s only not a 5* review because of the length, I wanted more and more of these two, they were a delight to read and I loved how Joel’s acceptance of his bisexuality was dealt with carefully and with honesty. He took some time but once he realised this was what love should feel like, he went all in.
July 12, 2018
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La serie "A Material World Tale" di K.C Well è un piccolo gioiello dove la nostra autrice ci porta alla scoperta di Kink, sexy e sensuali. Nel primo libro "Pizzo", che consiglio vivamente a chi ancora non lo avesse letto, la storia è incentrata sulla lingerie di pizzo che molti uomini amano indossare e su due amici che si scoprono innamorati e sulla bellezza di essere se stessi. Con Satin l'autrice sfodera una scrittura ed un linguaggio sensuale, come può esserlo questo tessuto che scivola e accarezza la pelle, impermeabilizzandone tutta la storia. La sensualità avvolge totalmente il detective Joel da quando sente per la prima volta la voce di Satin, rimane incantato dalla sua voce e dai suoi capelli e ne resta affascinato quando scopre che Satin si chiama Ross e inizia una conoscenza fatta di complicità e brividi lungo la schiena.
Joel si è sempre professato etero e non ha mai sperimentato la sua attrazione nascosta verso l'altro sesso, finché Ross con la sua dolcezza e simpatia non lo fa tremare dentro. Ross è un'artista: canta, balla ed insegue il suo sogno di entrare in una compagnia di danza. Ama follemente gli indumenti di seta, la sensazione sulla pelle e la forza che gli danno indossandoli, anche se nascosti agli altri. Nulla può fermare l'attrazione tra i due che dirompe in un rapporto che affascina e travolge. La sensualità è sempre costante dai dialoghi al fare l'amore. I nostri protagonisti nonostante le paure di restare feriti o di poter rovinare in futuro qualcosa di unico, riescono sempre a fare chiarezza in loro stessi, senza drammi ma con forza e semplicità…
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La serie "A Material World Tale" di K.C Well è un piccolo gioiello dove la nostra autrice ci porta alla scoperta di Kink, sexy e sensuali. Nel primo libro "Pizzo", che consiglio vivamente a chi ancora non lo avesse letto, la storia è incentrata sulla lingerie di pizzo che molti uomini amano indossare e su due amici che si scoprono innamorati e sulla bellezza di essere se stessi. Con Satin l'autrice sfodera una scrittura ed un linguaggio sensuale, come può esserlo questo tessuto che scivola e accarezza la pelle, impermeabilizzandone tutta la storia. La sensualità avvolge totalmente il detective Joel da quando sente per la prima volta la voce di Satin, rimane incantato dalla sua voce e dai suoi capelli e ne resta affascinato quando scopre che Satin si chiama Ross e inizia una conoscenza fatta di complicità e brividi lungo la schiena.
Joel si è sempre professato etero e non ha mai sperimentato la sua attrazione nascosta verso l'altro sesso, finché Ross con la sua dolcezza e simpatia non lo fa tremare dentro. Ross è un'artista: canta, balla ed insegue il suo sogno di entrare in una compagnia di danza. Ama follemente gli indumenti di seta, la sensazione sulla pelle e la forza che gli danno indossandoli, anche se nascosti agli altri. Nulla può fermare l'attrazione tra i due che dirompe in un rapporto che affascina e travolge. La sensualità è sempre costante dai dialoghi al fare l'amore. I nostri protagonisti nonostante le paure di restare feriti o di poter rovinare in futuro qualcosa di unico, riescono sempre a fare chiarezza in loro stessi, senza drammi ma con forza e semplicità…
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July 11, 2017
4.5 stars from me. I liked this one much more than Lace, and it can definitely be read as a standalone. 😉
Yes, we had an MC [Joel] who was rather closed off communication-wise, but I would suspect that he just couldn't believe [read was gobsmacked 😱] that he was so attracted to another guy, and didn't know how to deal properly with it [hence the sage advice from Trisha, his CID partner, and the LGBT liaison officer Pete]; having said that, Ross/Satin had his stupid moments too, so I certainly don't think that the inability to express themselves was all one-sided by any means. Joel may have thought that some guys were hot when he was younger, but hadn't acted on any of it, so he couldn't be described as being in the closet either...he was just a little slow at sorting his love life out 😏. I 💜 a HEA.
Already looking forward to book 3, Silk. Thanks KC for the ARC.
Yes, we had an MC [Joel] who was rather closed off communication-wise, but I would suspect that he just couldn't believe [read was gobsmacked 😱] that he was so attracted to another guy, and didn't know how to deal properly with it [hence the sage advice from Trisha, his CID partner, and the LGBT liaison officer Pete]; having said that, Ross/Satin had his stupid moments too, so I certainly don't think that the inability to express themselves was all one-sided by any means. Joel may have thought that some guys were hot when he was younger, but hadn't acted on any of it, so he couldn't be described as being in the closet either...he was just a little slow at sorting his love life out 😏. I 💜 a HEA.
Already looking forward to book 3, Silk. Thanks KC for the ARC.
July 12, 2017
Satin is an evocative word, making one think of smooth, shiny and sleek. It's an apt simile for this story, beyond the dress fabric in the book. Ross is a female impersonator, not a drag queen, singing old torch songs in a nightclub. Ross’s true vocation though, is ballet. Joel, a cop undercover in the club, is intrigued by “Satin”, Ross’s alter-ego. Joel is in complete denial of his bisexuality, simply because he's never chosen to act on any male attraction he's felt, and says he's straight. “Satin” has been watching him back though and initiates a coffee date. Joel, in spite of his trepidation, accepts.
Told in alternating POV’s, they move from friendship to sex, to a relationship that Joel remains stubbornly blind to. Joel's characterization felt somewhat weak and I'm not sure why he was written that way. He engages in too much circular, unresolved internal debate, and isn't shown taking real initiative in resolving the issues that ultimately break him and Ross apart. Ross’s remarks puzzled me at times too, still thinking of Joel as “straight” until late in the story. It takes interventions, both good and bad, from Trish, Joel's police partner and Helena, Ross’s roommate to finally get Joel to come to his senses. It did end quite splendidly, with a lovely epilogue and a pretty solid HEA. It's an engaging series of novellas and I will happily continue to follow it!
*An ARC was provided to me by the author, requesting an honest review on Hearts On Fire Reviews blog*
Told in alternating POV’s, they move from friendship to sex, to a relationship that Joel remains stubbornly blind to. Joel's characterization felt somewhat weak and I'm not sure why he was written that way. He engages in too much circular, unresolved internal debate, and isn't shown taking real initiative in resolving the issues that ultimately break him and Ross apart. Ross’s remarks puzzled me at times too, still thinking of Joel as “straight” until late in the story. It takes interventions, both good and bad, from Trish, Joel's police partner and Helena, Ross’s roommate to finally get Joel to come to his senses. It did end quite splendidly, with a lovely epilogue and a pretty solid HEA. It's an engaging series of novellas and I will happily continue to follow it!
*An ARC was provided to me by the author, requesting an honest review on Hearts On Fire Reviews blog*
August 6, 2019
While Lace was nice...Satin was totally smooth...
Detective Joel Hunter is on a stakeout with his partner, Trish at The Paradise Club when he first sees the singer 'Satin'. He's more than a little fixated with her and arranges for them to return until the assignment is finished and the club's owner is behind bars.
With the assignment finished and no reason to return to Club Paradise, Joel finds he's unable to get the sultry singer out of his mind and returns to the club at his first opportunity. When Satin realizes that the attractive detective is still returning to the club the question that plagues here is whether Joel is interested in Satin or the man behind she becomes once she leave the stage...Ross Duantry.
Every once in a reader gets lucky enough to read a book that just works from start to finish it just all goes right and sometimes it just works because it does, sometimes there are reasons and you can identify them and sometimes it's a mix of both these things. This time for me it was a mix. There were things that I liked but at the same time there was that intangible quality that connected with me.
So let's talk about my favorite part of this book Detective Joel Hunter and Ross Dauntry. First Joel...
I loved Joel. He's not perfect and he makes mistakes but he's willing to try and fix things. Initially Joel's put forth as being straight but there are a few times in the story when the indications are more that Joel's suffering from a dose of indecision complicated by a touch of denile ...he knows he's not straight, but admitting this to himself also seems to be one of his biggest challenges. Joel doesn't always react to things as well as he could or should...he's human he makes mistakes, but it's not the mistakes that show who we truly are, it's how we deal with them and while Joel occasionally waffles back and forth on his decisions in the end he made the choices that kept taking him back to Ross.
Now Ross Dauntry. I loved that Ross was unapologetically Ross. He was comfortable with his sexuality and just who he was in general. That's not to say that he didn't have his own issues and insecurities...because he did. Ross's been hurt...more than once so while he definitely wanted Joel and wanted to see where things could go between them he was also a little cautious about how much he put himself out there.
For me the relationship was more of a slow burn. There was the initial attraction when Joel first saw Satin at The Paradise Club but things slowed down again when Joel realized that 'Satin' was Ross. Joel needed to re-evaluate his perspective on things and while Ross's feelings continued to intensify he was also guarded as to how much he was going to put himself out there and risk having his heart broken again.
There were two secondary characters in this story that had important parts to play as well one was Trish...Joel's partner and her I really liked. She was honest and upfront and called a spade a spade even if you wanted it to be a club. Trish was truly the kind of friend that everyone needs. She was willing to give Joel the hard truths. The other character was Ross's roommate, Helena, whom I liked until she crossed that line...the line that says 'you've gone from good friend to meddling biotch'. While Helena's heart was probably in the right place her actions were not.
Now the other thing that I liked was Joel and Ross together. These men were hot, seriously hot. It's been a while since an author has made me squirm in my seat and trust me when I say K. C. Wells made me squirm more than a little bit. This author not only knows how to write the sexy times but she put the emotional connection there for me as well. I love it when an author can write a scene that's not just about the sex but adds the feelings that take it from 'having sex' to 'making love', I know it sounds cliche but it's the best way that I can explain the difference to me.
'Lace' was the first book in this series and I like it. It was definitely ok...but with 'Satin' things have stepped up for me and I know I plan on being around to see what K. C. Wells has in store for us in 'Silk' the third book in Ms Wells 'A Material World' series.
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An ARC of 'Satin' was graciously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Detective Joel Hunter is on a stakeout with his partner, Trish at The Paradise Club when he first sees the singer 'Satin'. He's more than a little fixated with her and arranges for them to return until the assignment is finished and the club's owner is behind bars.
With the assignment finished and no reason to return to Club Paradise, Joel finds he's unable to get the sultry singer out of his mind and returns to the club at his first opportunity. When Satin realizes that the attractive detective is still returning to the club the question that plagues here is whether Joel is interested in Satin or the man behind she becomes once she leave the stage...Ross Duantry.
Every once in a reader gets lucky enough to read a book that just works from start to finish it just all goes right and sometimes it just works because it does, sometimes there are reasons and you can identify them and sometimes it's a mix of both these things. This time for me it was a mix. There were things that I liked but at the same time there was that intangible quality that connected with me.
So let's talk about my favorite part of this book Detective Joel Hunter and Ross Dauntry. First Joel...
I loved Joel. He's not perfect and he makes mistakes but he's willing to try and fix things. Initially Joel's put forth as being straight but there are a few times in the story when the indications are more that Joel's suffering from a dose of indecision complicated by a touch of denile ...he knows he's not straight, but admitting this to himself also seems to be one of his biggest challenges. Joel doesn't always react to things as well as he could or should...he's human he makes mistakes, but it's not the mistakes that show who we truly are, it's how we deal with them and while Joel occasionally waffles back and forth on his decisions in the end he made the choices that kept taking him back to Ross.
Now Ross Dauntry. I loved that Ross was unapologetically Ross. He was comfortable with his sexuality and just who he was in general. That's not to say that he didn't have his own issues and insecurities...because he did. Ross's been hurt...more than once so while he definitely wanted Joel and wanted to see where things could go between them he was also a little cautious about how much he put himself out there.
For me the relationship was more of a slow burn. There was the initial attraction when Joel first saw Satin at The Paradise Club but things slowed down again when Joel realized that 'Satin' was Ross. Joel needed to re-evaluate his perspective on things and while Ross's feelings continued to intensify he was also guarded as to how much he was going to put himself out there and risk having his heart broken again.
There were two secondary characters in this story that had important parts to play as well one was Trish...Joel's partner and her I really liked. She was honest and upfront and called a spade a spade even if you wanted it to be a club. Trish was truly the kind of friend that everyone needs. She was willing to give Joel the hard truths. The other character was Ross's roommate, Helena, whom I liked until she crossed that line...the line that says 'you've gone from good friend to meddling biotch'. While Helena's heart was probably in the right place her actions were not.
Now the other thing that I liked was Joel and Ross together. These men were hot, seriously hot. It's been a while since an author has made me squirm in my seat and trust me when I say K. C. Wells made me squirm more than a little bit. This author not only knows how to write the sexy times but she put the emotional connection there for me as well. I love it when an author can write a scene that's not just about the sex but adds the feelings that take it from 'having sex' to 'making love', I know it sounds cliche but it's the best way that I can explain the difference to me.
'Lace' was the first book in this series and I like it. It was definitely ok...but with 'Satin' things have stepped up for me and I know I plan on being around to see what K. C. Wells has in store for us in 'Silk' the third book in Ms Wells 'A Material World' series.
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An ARC of 'Satin' was graciously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 15, 2017
One of the books I read this crazy summer and haven't had a chance to really review yet. I definitely liked it though. Sexy, low angst and holy hot ballet studio sex. Full review to hopefully come soon.
October 7, 2017
This made up for what the first book lacked and therefore I am happily giving this four stars for two great MCs, an unique plot and a heartwarming friendship and romance.
July 18, 2017
The 2nd in this fabulous series, Satin can be read as a standalone.
Joel Hunter is a DC (Detective Constable) on a surveillance job with his partner Trish, in a bar/lounge, hoping that the owner comes by so he can be arrested.
The stakeout is going fine, but then Joel is rather distracted when Satin takes the stage - a beautiful singer whose sultry voice nearly puts Joel under a spell.
Shortly thereafter, with the bar owner locked up and the stakeout over, but unable to get Satin out of his mind, the smitten DC goes back to the bar to listen to Satin again.
And Satin makes her move.
Except, Satin is really Ross Dauntry, a female impersonator and aspiring ballet dancer. Joel gets over his shock pretty quickly and agrees to meet Ross for coffee, as friends. Joel has until now identified as straight, and any previous attraction to a man has never been acted upon. He is confused at the attraction but also doesn't feel any shame or massive angst. He is willing to explore this thing with Ross, even if they only end up as friends.
Obviously, Joel isn't as straight as he thinks he is. Things get steamy pretty quick, and there's very little angst in this book, other than Ross wondering if Joel is attracted to him or to Satin, and Joel taking a bit of time to make peace with his attraction to Ross. The sexy times are not only steamy but seriously sensuous, and I contemplated taking a cold shower after each scene. There's one in the ballet studio where Ross trains... holy hot boysecks, Batman!
Of course, there's a bit of a conflict there too, and Ross' roommate didn't do him any favors with her interrogation of Joel, but I understood where she was coming from. Joel struggles with how to be in a relationship and his feelings for Ross, while Ross falls quickly but also realizes that he might set himself up for heartbreak.
Trish was a great character - supportive and not afraid to call Joel on his bullshit when he needed it.
There's a scene towards the end - gah! Nope, not gonna tell you what happens. You should read this for yourself and experience the same kind of swooning I did.
KC Wells' personal brand of magic shines through in every word in this book. This was fabulous, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I'm pretty damn sure you will too.
Recommended.
** I received a free copy of this book from its author. A positive review was not promised in return. **
Joel Hunter is a DC (Detective Constable) on a surveillance job with his partner Trish, in a bar/lounge, hoping that the owner comes by so he can be arrested.
The stakeout is going fine, but then Joel is rather distracted when Satin takes the stage - a beautiful singer whose sultry voice nearly puts Joel under a spell.
Shortly thereafter, with the bar owner locked up and the stakeout over, but unable to get Satin out of his mind, the smitten DC goes back to the bar to listen to Satin again.
And Satin makes her move.
Except, Satin is really Ross Dauntry, a female impersonator and aspiring ballet dancer. Joel gets over his shock pretty quickly and agrees to meet Ross for coffee, as friends. Joel has until now identified as straight, and any previous attraction to a man has never been acted upon. He is confused at the attraction but also doesn't feel any shame or massive angst. He is willing to explore this thing with Ross, even if they only end up as friends.
Obviously, Joel isn't as straight as he thinks he is. Things get steamy pretty quick, and there's very little angst in this book, other than Ross wondering if Joel is attracted to him or to Satin, and Joel taking a bit of time to make peace with his attraction to Ross. The sexy times are not only steamy but seriously sensuous, and I contemplated taking a cold shower after each scene. There's one in the ballet studio where Ross trains... holy hot boysecks, Batman!
Of course, there's a bit of a conflict there too, and Ross' roommate didn't do him any favors with her interrogation of Joel, but I understood where she was coming from. Joel struggles with how to be in a relationship and his feelings for Ross, while Ross falls quickly but also realizes that he might set himself up for heartbreak.
Trish was a great character - supportive and not afraid to call Joel on his bullshit when he needed it.
There's a scene towards the end - gah! Nope, not gonna tell you what happens. You should read this for yourself and experience the same kind of swooning I did.
KC Wells' personal brand of magic shines through in every word in this book. This was fabulous, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I'm pretty damn sure you will too.
Recommended.
** I received a free copy of this book from its author. A positive review was not promised in return. **
July 9, 2017
This book had some smexy scenes but didn't quite give me any romance "feels". Both MCs were so inhibited that there wasn't much relationship development. The book just felt like a series of hookups.
Ross had a history of falling too quickly and getting burned. His reservation was understandable, especially since Joel was reportedly straight. While they were seeing each other, Joel kept giving Ross non commitment signals too. But in Ross's defense, he was the one who initiated first contact at the beginning and asked Joel out for coffee. He also tried to reach out and talk to Joel about their relationship at the end.
Joel was a loner and quite passive. He had personality and communication issues with his LE partner Trish on the job and with Ross in their relationship. He didn't have that innate desire to share information and personal views and/or feelings to build any kind of relationship, work or personal. Joel only opened up to Trish when she force him to. Joel had no internal drive to even talk to Ross in between their dates. Joel also had major commitment issues. At the end, Joel had to be pressured to finally admit his feelings for Ross. And luckily for Ross, Joel's statement of love was accidentally made public. Unfortunately, that one event didn't convince me that Joel had made any personal growth.
But damn, the ballet barre sex in front of the mirror was hot!
Ross had a history of falling too quickly and getting burned. His reservation was understandable, especially since Joel was reportedly straight. While they were seeing each other, Joel kept giving Ross non commitment signals too. But in Ross's defense, he was the one who initiated first contact at the beginning and asked Joel out for coffee. He also tried to reach out and talk to Joel about their relationship at the end.
Joel was a loner and quite passive. He had personality and communication issues with his LE partner Trish on the job and with Ross in their relationship. He didn't have that innate desire to share information and personal views and/or feelings to build any kind of relationship, work or personal. Joel only opened up to Trish when she force him to. Joel had no internal drive to even talk to Ross in between their dates. Joel also had major commitment issues. At the end, Joel had to be pressured to finally admit his feelings for Ross. And luckily for Ross, Joel's statement of love was accidentally made public. Unfortunately, that one event didn't convince me that Joel had made any personal growth.
But damn, the ballet barre sex in front of the mirror was hot!
July 16, 2017
3.75**
July 19, 2017
Almost 4 stars.
I enjoyed this book. I liked both MCs and their story. Pretty much drama free.
Loved the sex scene in the ballet studio. It was super hot and original.
I enjoyed this book. I liked both MCs and their story. Pretty much drama free.
Loved the sex scene in the ballet studio. It was super hot and original.
October 19, 2017
Well these guys were far hotter than the book 1 MCs so that was a bonus ... I'm enjoying the little kink in this series and it seems that the MCs are all somewhat sweet, vulnerable and a little naive. There is nothing wrong with a little sappy romance and this was very cute !
August 18, 2017
Review to come soon
July 9, 2017
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Review by: multitaskingmomma
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars
This was too short and yet it was the perfect number of words and pages, enough to get me to loving Ross and Joel.
I loved Lace, the first of this series, but boy, Ross pulled the rug from under David and Shawn on this one. Joel, he had his bad moments, like being indecisive, but I can't blame him for it, he was treading softly and carefully, well they both were. I love the chemistry between Joel and Ross.
At 46,000 I really shouldn't call this a short read, should I, but it sure felt like it, because this one of the fastest reads I'd ever done. I haven't done that in the longest time, I've been focused on short stories lately. Well, treat this a short, it is that fast and entertaining a read.
And oh boy, need I mention that treasure trail on the cover? Lace didn't do that for me. I guess Satin is a different material altogether. Exotic. Seductive. Delicious.
Review by: multitaskingmomma
My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars
This was too short and yet it was the perfect number of words and pages, enough to get me to loving Ross and Joel.
I loved Lace, the first of this series, but boy, Ross pulled the rug from under David and Shawn on this one. Joel, he had his bad moments, like being indecisive, but I can't blame him for it, he was treading softly and carefully, well they both were. I love the chemistry between Joel and Ross.
At 46,000 I really shouldn't call this a short read, should I, but it sure felt like it, because this one of the fastest reads I'd ever done. I haven't done that in the longest time, I've been focused on short stories lately. Well, treat this a short, it is that fast and entertaining a read.
And oh boy, need I mention that treasure trail on the cover? Lace didn't do that for me. I guess Satin is a different material altogether. Exotic. Seductive. Delicious.
July 13, 2017
I really loved this story, I enjoyed the writing and the love developing between Joel and Ross. Although things seemed to happen pretty quickly, it flowed well. And MAN these two had some seriously great chemistry together. The scene at Ross' rehearsal studio? HOT. Loved this and can't wait for the next book in this series, Silk.
August 27, 2019
Like the first one, a fun, sexy little read if you suspend reality a bit. Very 🔥.
July 8, 2017
Another bloody BRILLIANT hit by K.C. Wells! I absolutely loved this book!!
Joel encounters singer Satin but when he finally gets to meet Satin there's more than meets the eye. In the form of Ross.
I fell in love with Ross from the start. He's this little bundle of loving, sweet man that all you want to do is wrap in bubble wrap and protect from the world because his soul is so pure and full of light. When he meets Joel, there is just no way that Joel can NOT be interested in him as a friend or anything else. Now I have to be careful not to give the book away, but this is definitely a must read. And one I will be reading over and over again in the future!
Joel encounters singer Satin but when he finally gets to meet Satin there's more than meets the eye. In the form of Ross.
I fell in love with Ross from the start. He's this little bundle of loving, sweet man that all you want to do is wrap in bubble wrap and protect from the world because his soul is so pure and full of light. When he meets Joel, there is just no way that Joel can NOT be interested in him as a friend or anything else. Now I have to be careful not to give the book away, but this is definitely a must read. And one I will be reading over and over again in the future!
August 7, 2017
I read a copy of this book via Kindle Unlimited for Wicked Reads
Satin was a great edition to the series. I loved Ross and Joel. I liked how Joel kept meeting Ross even though he wasn't sure why. He was drawn in but couldn't admit why. I liked how they developed a friendship and then got to the good stuff. When Joel and Ross had sex while Ross was still wearing the dress, that was a great scene in the book. This book was light on the angst and filled with good vibes. I will say that I wanted to punch Ross' roommate, she went over the line and I would have smacked the bejesus out of her! I can't wait to see what happens next in the series, I am sure it will be just as hot as Lace and Satin.
Satin was a great edition to the series. I loved Ross and Joel. I liked how Joel kept meeting Ross even though he wasn't sure why. He was drawn in but couldn't admit why. I liked how they developed a friendship and then got to the good stuff. When Joel and Ross had sex while Ross was still wearing the dress, that was a great scene in the book. This book was light on the angst and filled with good vibes. I will say that I wanted to punch Ross' roommate, she went over the line and I would have smacked the bejesus out of her! I can't wait to see what happens next in the series, I am sure it will be just as hot as Lace and Satin.
August 26, 2017
ARC provided by the publisher through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words in exchange for an impartial review.
Smooth, sleek, silky—all words that define not only the fabric featured in this story of the same name, but also Russ Dauntry, the female impersonator with the beautiful voice and even more beautiful body.
While on a stakeout, Detective Constable Joel Hunter can’t believe how attractive he finds the sultry songstress in the sleek red satin gown as she croons torch songs such as “Maybe This Time.” Intrigued, he keeps coming back, even after his case is solved and there’s no need to show up. One night, the beautiful Satin comes out to join him after her set, and he’s shocked to learn that “her” name is Russ and he’s a female impersonator. Even more shocking is when he later learns that the gorgeous body beneath the gown is all Russ—from the well-defined pecs to abs of steel and long, shapely legs.
Unable to deny his attraction and developing a true friendship, Joel allows himself to feel something for another man. More shocking is that he’s willing to act on that desire as the two tumble into bed together. Later, most of the story revolves around their growing attraction and Joel’s inability to express his feelings. Denial is his new home apparently, that is, until he’s faced with the very real possibility that he may lose Russ forever if he can’t accept all facets of his lover—from his masculinity to his preference for satin.
I enjoyed this story, and though the push pull of Joel’s sexuality is something we do see in MM romance quite often, there were enough interesting twists to keep it from being one of many. And I do have a major fondness for men who get in touch with their feminine side, so I’m loving this series that started with Lace and will soon feature a story named Silk. The one major issue I had that kept me from giving this a full four stars is the speed with which they ended up having full anal sex. They went from “Hmm, I feel an attraction to a man, and that is shocking to me” to “Bend over and grab the lube” by the end of their first official date. I would have loved a bit more of a slow burn or at least some exploratory frotting, oral sex, hand jobs—something to slowly introduce him to the pleasures of being with a man. I guess what I’m trying to say is that his thinking didn’t seem to match his actions, and I was caught off guard and a little taken aback by how quickly they had sex.
All that being said, I still recommend this story, and in fact the series, to lovers of MM romance who enjoy an MC with a soft, feminine side that he’s not afraid to show, and/or lovers of romance who enjoy seeing a man discover that those times he “admired” other men may have been much more than a surface attraction and he can now relax and explore his sexuality. I’m definitely looking forward to what the author has in store for us with Silk.
Smooth, sleek, silky—all words that define not only the fabric featured in this story of the same name, but also Russ Dauntry, the female impersonator with the beautiful voice and even more beautiful body.
While on a stakeout, Detective Constable Joel Hunter can’t believe how attractive he finds the sultry songstress in the sleek red satin gown as she croons torch songs such as “Maybe This Time.” Intrigued, he keeps coming back, even after his case is solved and there’s no need to show up. One night, the beautiful Satin comes out to join him after her set, and he’s shocked to learn that “her” name is Russ and he’s a female impersonator. Even more shocking is when he later learns that the gorgeous body beneath the gown is all Russ—from the well-defined pecs to abs of steel and long, shapely legs.
Unable to deny his attraction and developing a true friendship, Joel allows himself to feel something for another man. More shocking is that he’s willing to act on that desire as the two tumble into bed together. Later, most of the story revolves around their growing attraction and Joel’s inability to express his feelings. Denial is his new home apparently, that is, until he’s faced with the very real possibility that he may lose Russ forever if he can’t accept all facets of his lover—from his masculinity to his preference for satin.
I enjoyed this story, and though the push pull of Joel’s sexuality is something we do see in MM romance quite often, there were enough interesting twists to keep it from being one of many. And I do have a major fondness for men who get in touch with their feminine side, so I’m loving this series that started with Lace and will soon feature a story named Silk. The one major issue I had that kept me from giving this a full four stars is the speed with which they ended up having full anal sex. They went from “Hmm, I feel an attraction to a man, and that is shocking to me” to “Bend over and grab the lube” by the end of their first official date. I would have loved a bit more of a slow burn or at least some exploratory frotting, oral sex, hand jobs—something to slowly introduce him to the pleasures of being with a man. I guess what I’m trying to say is that his thinking didn’t seem to match his actions, and I was caught off guard and a little taken aback by how quickly they had sex.
All that being said, I still recommend this story, and in fact the series, to lovers of MM romance who enjoy an MC with a soft, feminine side that he’s not afraid to show, and/or lovers of romance who enjoy seeing a man discover that those times he “admired” other men may have been much more than a surface attraction and he can now relax and explore his sexuality. I’m definitely looking forward to what the author has in store for us with Silk.
August 14, 2017
One of the things I like best about KC Wells’ writing is her characters. I know I can pick up one of her books and be assured of finding well written characters who portray plenty of emotion, are realistic, and who will experience growth during their story. Here in Satin, that’s just as true as ever with Joel and Ross—and particularly with Joel.
Joel has always been with women previously. He may have cast an eye towards attractive men before, but never acted on anything since he never felt anything to act upon. His character is the one who goes through the most growth during this story, and while I normally am fine with a good dose of angst with characters who have an internal battle going on as they come to terms with their sexuality, I was actually glad that this time around the process was much easier with Joel. He approached the situation unsure with what he was experiencing, and whether it was just curiosity or maybe something more, but gets to undergo that “a-ha!” moment when he realizes just exactly what’s important to him.
Ross, a female impersonator, is an incredibly talented man and one who seems totally comfortable with who he is. I really loved his character, and wanted so much for him to get everything he deserved both professionally and personally. As for him and Joel together—their chemistry is fantastic and the physical scenes between them had me reaching for my always-present ice-cold drink I have on hand when reading a KC Wells book. Like the scene in the studio. Yeah, you just let me know what you thought about that one when you get to it ;-)
While I get that some readers may find Joel’s mostly easy acceptance of his relationship with Ross as convenient and maybe not realistic, I think that yes—sometimes it really is just that simple for some people, and honestly for me I found this to be just right in terms of his and Ross’s relationship. It just worked for me, and even with the bit of turbulence that eventually came into play it still came across as believable…and I was cheering for the two of them the entire way.
Satin was a 4.5-star read for me, and I would definitely recommend it to any M/M romance fan. It completely stands on its own in the series, so you don’t need to have read Lace in order to enjoy this story. Satin is meant strictly for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
Joel has always been with women previously. He may have cast an eye towards attractive men before, but never acted on anything since he never felt anything to act upon. His character is the one who goes through the most growth during this story, and while I normally am fine with a good dose of angst with characters who have an internal battle going on as they come to terms with their sexuality, I was actually glad that this time around the process was much easier with Joel. He approached the situation unsure with what he was experiencing, and whether it was just curiosity or maybe something more, but gets to undergo that “a-ha!” moment when he realizes just exactly what’s important to him.
Ross, a female impersonator, is an incredibly talented man and one who seems totally comfortable with who he is. I really loved his character, and wanted so much for him to get everything he deserved both professionally and personally. As for him and Joel together—their chemistry is fantastic and the physical scenes between them had me reaching for my always-present ice-cold drink I have on hand when reading a KC Wells book. Like the scene in the studio. Yeah, you just let me know what you thought about that one when you get to it ;-)
While I get that some readers may find Joel’s mostly easy acceptance of his relationship with Ross as convenient and maybe not realistic, I think that yes—sometimes it really is just that simple for some people, and honestly for me I found this to be just right in terms of his and Ross’s relationship. It just worked for me, and even with the bit of turbulence that eventually came into play it still came across as believable…and I was cheering for the two of them the entire way.
Satin was a 4.5-star read for me, and I would definitely recommend it to any M/M romance fan. It completely stands on its own in the series, so you don’t need to have read Lace in order to enjoy this story. Satin is meant strictly for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
July 9, 2017
Before I get into my review proper of this charming, delightful, and sexy story I want to say that while Satin may be the second book in a series, there is no reason why you couldn’t read it as a stand-alone. That’s not to say that I don’t urge you to read Lace too, but you can do on either side of reading Satin.
The problem with giving five stars to a book is that officially you can’t go any higher. And I have to admit that no matter how much I adored Lace, I loved Satin even more. I felt closer to the main characters in this book, I got a bit more drawn into their dilemmas. In fact, and I might as well be honest about it, I fell a little bit in love with both Joel and Ross while reading Satin.
I loved that the big issue in this story wasn’t Joel’s bisexuality. It may take him a short while to get his head around the fact that for the first time ever he wants to act on the attraction for another man he feels, he doesn’t obsess about it or try to deny it. No, the angst in this story is the result of both men’s past experiences with (failed) relationships. Ross doesn’t trust Joel’s reasons for being attracted to him and, after that issue has been result doesn’t believe he will stick around. Joel, on the other hand, has a hard time believing that it is possible to fall hard, fast, and deeply for someone he’s only known for a few weeks. It takes these two men a while before they get their acts together and talk and listen to each other for long enough to realise that they’re actually on the same page. But their journey towards that point is intriguing, at times very hot, and both humorous and angsty in just the right proportion.
As I’ve come to expect from this author the secondary characters were a refreshing, necessary and delightful addition to the story. Just as it wasn’t a surprise that the writing smoothly pulled me along, or that the story captivated me. By this stage I’m pretty sure in the knowledge that when I pick up a book by K.C. Wells I’m about to start a story I will lose myself in. Satin once again confirmed all those qualities.
The problem with giving five stars to a book is that officially you can’t go any higher. And I have to admit that no matter how much I adored Lace, I loved Satin even more. I felt closer to the main characters in this book, I got a bit more drawn into their dilemmas. In fact, and I might as well be honest about it, I fell a little bit in love with both Joel and Ross while reading Satin.
I loved that the big issue in this story wasn’t Joel’s bisexuality. It may take him a short while to get his head around the fact that for the first time ever he wants to act on the attraction for another man he feels, he doesn’t obsess about it or try to deny it. No, the angst in this story is the result of both men’s past experiences with (failed) relationships. Ross doesn’t trust Joel’s reasons for being attracted to him and, after that issue has been result doesn’t believe he will stick around. Joel, on the other hand, has a hard time believing that it is possible to fall hard, fast, and deeply for someone he’s only known for a few weeks. It takes these two men a while before they get their acts together and talk and listen to each other for long enough to realise that they’re actually on the same page. But their journey towards that point is intriguing, at times very hot, and both humorous and angsty in just the right proportion.
As I’ve come to expect from this author the secondary characters were a refreshing, necessary and delightful addition to the story. Just as it wasn’t a surprise that the writing smoothly pulled me along, or that the story captivated me. By this stage I’m pretty sure in the knowledge that when I pick up a book by K.C. Wells I’m about to start a story I will lose myself in. Satin once again confirmed all those qualities.
August 16, 2017
4 Stars!
Detective Constable Joel Hunter hasn't had much luck with relationships or perhaps he hasn't been dating the right people. Whatever it is, he's spellbound when he listens to the beautiful Satin one night at a club where his partner and him are on surveillance. He's surprised when he finds out that Satin is really Ross Dauntry, a female impersonator and dancer, but more surprising is how well they get along. Despite Joel being straight, when Ross asks Joel out for coffee, Joel can't say no, but when things get heated between them Ross isn't sure if Joel is attracted to him or to Satin...
I liked Joel a lot. He was sweet and a bit oblivious, but not mean. I liked Ross, but I would've liked to have more of his 'take' in certain scenes. I understand that it was difficult for him since he wasn't sure of Joel's feelings for him, but he didn't really tell Joel about his own feelings for Joel and then expected Joel to act, when the man was so obviously clueless? Sorry, but that didn't sit right with me. They were good together, though, both in and out of the bedroom and it was lovely to see them interact with each other and with their friends.
I really liked that Joel's attraction to Ross was such a non-issue. He didn't fret all that much when he realized that he wanted Ross, despite him being a man. Joel had been attracted to men before, but never found one that he liked enough to do something about it, so accepting he was bisexual or acting on his attraction to Ross wasn't a problem for him.
Other than the middle of the book, which I felt had a bit of unnecessary and a bit contrived angst, the book was very enjoyable, hot, sweet and somewhat angsty in some parts. Recommendable!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
Detective Constable Joel Hunter hasn't had much luck with relationships or perhaps he hasn't been dating the right people. Whatever it is, he's spellbound when he listens to the beautiful Satin one night at a club where his partner and him are on surveillance. He's surprised when he finds out that Satin is really Ross Dauntry, a female impersonator and dancer, but more surprising is how well they get along. Despite Joel being straight, when Ross asks Joel out for coffee, Joel can't say no, but when things get heated between them Ross isn't sure if Joel is attracted to him or to Satin...
I liked Joel a lot. He was sweet and a bit oblivious, but not mean. I liked Ross, but I would've liked to have more of his 'take' in certain scenes. I understand that it was difficult for him since he wasn't sure of Joel's feelings for him, but he didn't really tell Joel about his own feelings for Joel and then expected Joel to act, when the man was so obviously clueless? Sorry, but that didn't sit right with me. They were good together, though, both in and out of the bedroom and it was lovely to see them interact with each other and with their friends.
I really liked that Joel's attraction to Ross was such a non-issue. He didn't fret all that much when he realized that he wanted Ross, despite him being a man. Joel had been attracted to men before, but never found one that he liked enough to do something about it, so accepting he was bisexual or acting on his attraction to Ross wasn't a problem for him.
Other than the middle of the book, which I felt had a bit of unnecessary and a bit contrived angst, the book was very enjoyable, hot, sweet and somewhat angsty in some parts. Recommendable!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
July 9, 2017
K.C. Wells is one of those authors I can keep reading and reading. Her new book is no exception. I was hooked from the beginning and I flew through the pages. As usual, her writing is exceptional, flowing and natural. Ross and Joel are compelling characters who I fell in love with.
I loved that Joel didn’t question his bisexuality that much. Okay, he had to wrap his head around it but that went fairly quickly. It was more his failed relationships in the past that made him self-conscious of commitment. As a matter of fact, the same goes for Ross. He knows he falls in love quickly but it never came to a lasting relationship. The two guys had to have some help from the strong women in their lives to get their heads together.
It has all the elements I have come to expect from K.C.’s books. It was funny, sexy, at times smoking hot, breathtaking and thought provoking. This book has the gloss and high luster of satin. In short another beautiful story that I highly recommend.
I loved that Joel didn’t question his bisexuality that much. Okay, he had to wrap his head around it but that went fairly quickly. It was more his failed relationships in the past that made him self-conscious of commitment. As a matter of fact, the same goes for Ross. He knows he falls in love quickly but it never came to a lasting relationship. The two guys had to have some help from the strong women in their lives to get their heads together.
It has all the elements I have come to expect from K.C.’s books. It was funny, sexy, at times smoking hot, breathtaking and thought provoking. This book has the gloss and high luster of satin. In short another beautiful story that I highly recommend.
July 9, 2017
Satin can be read as a standalone story.
What I like about KC Wells is that she gives you characters you can believe in. Joel's confidence in dating is at a low point. Women think he's boring. Ross (Satin) has also had bad luck dating. They start meeting as friends and get on so well together. The story unfolds from there.
What I like about both Lace (book 1) and Satin is that in both cases the main characters have to learn to be comfortable with themselves. Ross likes to wear Satin because it boosts his confidence and Joel with the fact that he finds Ross attractive. Accepting a new side of yourself is not easy and the struggle they go through is compelling to read. Joel is dense when it comes to relationships and doesn't really understand how he is hurting Ross. There were times I wanted to give Joel a shake. Ross wears his heart on his sleeve and maybe that scares Joel. I love the pair of them. Both strong and fragile at the same time. For me it's a sign of a great story when I get wrapped up in the characters. I highly recommend it.
ARC provided in exchange for a fair and honest review. Review also on Open Skye Books Reviews
What I like about KC Wells is that she gives you characters you can believe in. Joel's confidence in dating is at a low point. Women think he's boring. Ross (Satin) has also had bad luck dating. They start meeting as friends and get on so well together. The story unfolds from there.
What I like about both Lace (book 1) and Satin is that in both cases the main characters have to learn to be comfortable with themselves. Ross likes to wear Satin because it boosts his confidence and Joel with the fact that he finds Ross attractive. Accepting a new side of yourself is not easy and the struggle they go through is compelling to read. Joel is dense when it comes to relationships and doesn't really understand how he is hurting Ross. There were times I wanted to give Joel a shake. Ross wears his heart on his sleeve and maybe that scares Joel. I love the pair of them. Both strong and fragile at the same time. For me it's a sign of a great story when I get wrapped up in the characters. I highly recommend it.
ARC provided in exchange for a fair and honest review. Review also on Open Skye Books Reviews
July 9, 2017
I'll start by saying, this book is definitely in my top 10 for the year! I absolutely loved it! The MC's were lovable and their chemistry is off the charts!
Joel is a straight police detective who hasn't had luck with past relationships. Ross, aka Satin, is a female impersonator/ ballet dancer, who tends to fall for the wrong guys. This unlikely pair meet while Joel is undercover at the club where Satin performs.
Although Joel has been attracted to men in the past, he hasn't acted those instances, so he sees himself as straight. He presumes Satin is a woman, but doesn't back down from his attraction when he realizes Ross is all man.
This is the second book in this series, but can be read as a complete stand alone. I adored it and highly recommend to everyone looking for a light, HEA.
Joel is a straight police detective who hasn't had luck with past relationships. Ross, aka Satin, is a female impersonator/ ballet dancer, who tends to fall for the wrong guys. This unlikely pair meet while Joel is undercover at the club where Satin performs.
Although Joel has been attracted to men in the past, he hasn't acted those instances, so he sees himself as straight. He presumes Satin is a woman, but doesn't back down from his attraction when he realizes Ross is all man.
This is the second book in this series, but can be read as a complete stand alone. I adored it and highly recommend to everyone looking for a light, HEA.
July 11, 2017
Although I read and thoroughly enjoyed Lace, the second novella in KC Wells’ Material World series took me by surprise. It answered a lot of questions I had about the various reasons a man might wear what are traditionally women’s clothing and even perform in them. Well researched, as KC always does with her books. That would be reason enough to read Satin. The main reason, though, is it is a good romance with characters who live real lives and find love amid the chaos of going through their day to day activities.
Joel is a police detective on surveillance at a club. When he sees and hears the beautiful singer in a red satin gown he is very attracted to her. Except it isn’t a “her.” Ross, aka Satin, is all man. He likes to dress in soft satin and he is a performer to his core – singing, dancing, and acting. I could almost feel that smooth material against my own body.
It takes Joel a bit of time to admit to himself that he is attracted to a man and even longer to act on it. When he does it’s a wonder that satin fabric doesn’t burst into flame!
Intensely sensual, highly emotional, this is a lovely novella and I know MM romance readers will love it, too.
Joel is a police detective on surveillance at a club. When he sees and hears the beautiful singer in a red satin gown he is very attracted to her. Except it isn’t a “her.” Ross, aka Satin, is all man. He likes to dress in soft satin and he is a performer to his core – singing, dancing, and acting. I could almost feel that smooth material against my own body.
It takes Joel a bit of time to admit to himself that he is attracted to a man and even longer to act on it. When he does it’s a wonder that satin fabric doesn’t burst into flame!
Intensely sensual, highly emotional, this is a lovely novella and I know MM romance readers will love it, too.
August 9, 2017
I was given a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
With a little bit of kink and all the heat I enjoyed in Lace, the second novella in this series is a a lovely naughty treat. This time our hero is more into satin than lace and we even get a little bit of naked ballet for our enjoyment.
Joel is working as an undercover cop when he first discovers his attraction to Ross, a gorgeous female impersonator in a beautiful satin dress. Joel’s attraction to a man is a surprise and as a result, the men’s journey to HEA is a little bumpy.
I enjoyed Joel’s police work, Ross’ dancing and the relationships Ross and Joel enjoy with other characters. There are a couple of strong women in this story - something I always appreciate in m/m romance.
If I have to query anything about this story, it is the open homophobia from Met police officers. As the Metropolitan Police is currently run by Cressida Dick (a rather fierce lesbian) this subplot really doesn’t ring true in 2017.
Ultimately, this is a very sexy novella. There is great chemistry between Joel and Ross. I enjoyed the heat in this book and I loved the hint of kink. This is longer than Lace but just as much fun.
With a little bit of kink and all the heat I enjoyed in Lace, the second novella in this series is a a lovely naughty treat. This time our hero is more into satin than lace and we even get a little bit of naked ballet for our enjoyment.
Joel is working as an undercover cop when he first discovers his attraction to Ross, a gorgeous female impersonator in a beautiful satin dress. Joel’s attraction to a man is a surprise and as a result, the men’s journey to HEA is a little bumpy.
I enjoyed Joel’s police work, Ross’ dancing and the relationships Ross and Joel enjoy with other characters. There are a couple of strong women in this story - something I always appreciate in m/m romance.
If I have to query anything about this story, it is the open homophobia from Met police officers. As the Metropolitan Police is currently run by Cressida Dick (a rather fierce lesbian) this subplot really doesn’t ring true in 2017.
Ultimately, this is a very sexy novella. There is great chemistry between Joel and Ross. I enjoyed the heat in this book and I loved the hint of kink. This is longer than Lace but just as much fun.
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