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Chase the Ace
He wasn't broken.
Chase is a simple man who dedicates his life to helping animals in need. He's long put finding love on the back burner, having had a string of bad luck. It's not easy finding that special someone while being asexual.
Don't forget to breathe.
Morgan spends his nights working security and his days looking for love in all the wrong places. He knows there is something missing in his life, but doesn't know where to begin to find it. Things need to change, but he doesn't want to do it alone.
We'll figure this out together.
A stray dog running loose one fateful night brings Chase and Morgan's worlds together. Sparks fly as they work to try and find the loveable Lulu a forever home. But things are never that simple. Can they keep Lulu safe from her past? Will they also find their own forever homes in each other's embrace?
Chase the Ace is a gay romance novel. It has a happily ever after ending with no cliffhanger.
Chase is a simple man who dedicates his life to helping animals in need. He's long put finding love on the back burner, having had a string of bad luck. It's not easy finding that special someone while being asexual.
Don't forget to breathe.
Morgan spends his nights working security and his days looking for love in all the wrong places. He knows there is something missing in his life, but doesn't know where to begin to find it. Things need to change, but he doesn't want to do it alone.
We'll figure this out together.
A stray dog running loose one fateful night brings Chase and Morgan's worlds together. Sparks fly as they work to try and find the loveable Lulu a forever home. But things are never that simple. Can they keep Lulu safe from her past? Will they also find their own forever homes in each other's embrace?
Chase the Ace is a gay romance novel. It has a happily ever after ending with no cliffhanger.
162 pages, ebook
First published November 23, 2017
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Casey Ashwood
10 books38 followersCasey Ashwood is a gay romance author who was born and raised in Canada before moving to the UK to chase romantic rainy days. He has always had a passion for writing, although it took years before he made it his career. His romance stories center around dramatic tension, steamy encounters, and happy endings.
When he's not writing about tantalizing trysts, he's busy traveling Europe or cuddling his two cats. He is also passionate about art, aquariums, and gaming.
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When he's not writing about tantalizing trysts, he's busy traveling Europe or cuddling his two cats. He is also passionate about art, aquariums, and gaming.
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December 14, 2017
Chase the Ace by Casey Ashwood is such a cute story. It's about Mason and Chase. I like how forthcoming Chase is about being asexual, and I loved how mature Mason is in his response to not having a typical relationship. They both work well together, and Lulu is the perfect dog for them both. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
April 26, 2023
This story takes place over 6 weeks. There really isnt much of a story.
Chase works part time in an animal shelter and 1 night he stops by the side of the road to try to rescue a dog and a man, Morgan stops to help him.
This was my first book with an ACE MC who went from having very little interest in sex to wanting more and more towards the end of 6 weeks.
Not sure its really my thing.
Chase works part time in an animal shelter and 1 night he stops by the side of the road to try to rescue a dog and a man, Morgan stops to help him.
This was my first book with an ACE MC who went from having very little interest in sex to wanting more and more towards the end of 6 weeks.
Not sure its really my thing.
December 24, 2017
I'm voluntarily reviewing a free advance reader copy I received from the author.
Chase is an asexual guy who really wants romance. He's looking for a nice guy to fall in love with and cuddle, but is having a hard time because most guys run off when finding out he has very little interest in sex. He loves dogs, and spends time volunteering at an animal shelter. Chase meets Morgan one night when Chase sees a dog wandering out in the cold and is trying to get her. Morgan sees him and helps out. They have an attraction to each other, and eventually they decide to get to know each other.
I loved the inclusion of an asexual MC. We really got to understand Chase's feelings, and Morgan was such a nice guy who was truly interested in Chase. He didn't understand Chase at first, but he made the effort to really try to understand, and it was beautiful. While there was sex in the book, I thought it was so well written and made so much sense. I really enjoyed this book, and hope to see more asexual characters written as well as Chase.
Chase is an asexual guy who really wants romance. He's looking for a nice guy to fall in love with and cuddle, but is having a hard time because most guys run off when finding out he has very little interest in sex. He loves dogs, and spends time volunteering at an animal shelter. Chase meets Morgan one night when Chase sees a dog wandering out in the cold and is trying to get her. Morgan sees him and helps out. They have an attraction to each other, and eventually they decide to get to know each other.
I loved the inclusion of an asexual MC. We really got to understand Chase's feelings, and Morgan was such a nice guy who was truly interested in Chase. He didn't understand Chase at first, but he made the effort to really try to understand, and it was beautiful. While there was sex in the book, I thought it was so well written and made so much sense. I really enjoyed this book, and hope to see more asexual characters written as well as Chase.
December 2, 2017
Two men, one sweet pup, and a connection based on something far deeper than passion. Morgan and Chase find that they are drawn to one another in ways that neither expected but can't seem to mind too much. When Chase finds a skinny pit bull in need of a rescue and a good meal he does his best to lure her in and is doing a fairly good job at it but finds invaluable help from a kind stranger. The stranger, Morgan, hasn't met a dog he hasn't liked and vice versa. He helps Chase and finds himself wondering more about the stunning man. They find mutual attraction but they discover soon after that the attraction is no simple thing, there's something complicated, new, deeper, and far more valuable and lasting than anything either of them has experienced before.
Chase is sweet, vulnerable, and has the biggest heart. He's loyal and caring. There's something so pure about him that I find myself thinking of him as a young man that I need to shelter. He's a man, though, and he has enough backbone to speak up and own who and what he is. Being hurt in the past hasn't made this easier, but it does put things into perspective for him. He holds out hope for more, for meaning, for intimacy without the pressures of sex. Finding Morgan is scary but Chase is willing to take the risk when Morgan seems so different from anyone he's ever met and come out to.
Morgan is far more accepting of Chase's designation than I was expecting. I was also thinking there was going to be a lot more drama about it and that the big confrontation or mistake was going to be regarding this but I was very happy to be wrong. He's a simple man with a newer realization that he's tired of the game and is open to something that holds greater depth and substance. He thinks what he's building with Chase could be the thing he's finally ready for.
Together they work toward a future and for the most part everything between them is sweet, innocent, but absolutely heartfelt and significant. The foundation they're building is based on trust, admiration, respect, affection, and an innocent intimacy that I find lacking in other books that are filled with sexual situations. Not that it's not an important aspect of many relationships, I'm just saying that it's interesting and nice to read a story that creates a relationship without sex being the end-all-be-all of a relationship. When the sexual aspect of their relationship is address it's done with honesty, maturity, and it feels organic and more like the icing on the cake.
Reading stories with an asexual MC is relatively new for me. I don't know much about the designation and I'm glad that there's an element of education within the pages of each story. This one, in particular, was really good for me because the focus was on the level of intimacy that was comfortable, the intent and honesty, the coming together of two people that wasn't centered on sexual attraction and release. There is more than an abundance of romance stories out there that are heavy on the sex and very light on the innate connection between two people. They start in bed or by objectifying the other person and then grow a relationship from there but when sex is removed from the equation I don't think many of the relationships actually work. But that's definitely a rant for another day...
Overall this story was touching and sweet. It was still passionate, just in a different way and I enjoyed that it was written the way it was. The MC's were worth getting to know, the writing was fluid, and the forging of a future grounded in all the stuff that makes relationships last was impressive. 3.5 stars rounded up.
Read and willingly reviewed this ARC from the author.
Chase is sweet, vulnerable, and has the biggest heart. He's loyal and caring. There's something so pure about him that I find myself thinking of him as a young man that I need to shelter. He's a man, though, and he has enough backbone to speak up and own who and what he is. Being hurt in the past hasn't made this easier, but it does put things into perspective for him. He holds out hope for more, for meaning, for intimacy without the pressures of sex. Finding Morgan is scary but Chase is willing to take the risk when Morgan seems so different from anyone he's ever met and come out to.
Morgan is far more accepting of Chase's designation than I was expecting. I was also thinking there was going to be a lot more drama about it and that the big confrontation or mistake was going to be regarding this but I was very happy to be wrong. He's a simple man with a newer realization that he's tired of the game and is open to something that holds greater depth and substance. He thinks what he's building with Chase could be the thing he's finally ready for.
Together they work toward a future and for the most part everything between them is sweet, innocent, but absolutely heartfelt and significant. The foundation they're building is based on trust, admiration, respect, affection, and an innocent intimacy that I find lacking in other books that are filled with sexual situations. Not that it's not an important aspect of many relationships, I'm just saying that it's interesting and nice to read a story that creates a relationship without sex being the end-all-be-all of a relationship. When the sexual aspect of their relationship is address it's done with honesty, maturity, and it feels organic and more like the icing on the cake.
Reading stories with an asexual MC is relatively new for me. I don't know much about the designation and I'm glad that there's an element of education within the pages of each story. This one, in particular, was really good for me because the focus was on the level of intimacy that was comfortable, the intent and honesty, the coming together of two people that wasn't centered on sexual attraction and release. There is more than an abundance of romance stories out there that are heavy on the sex and very light on the innate connection between two people. They start in bed or by objectifying the other person and then grow a relationship from there but when sex is removed from the equation I don't think many of the relationships actually work. But that's definitely a rant for another day...
Overall this story was touching and sweet. It was still passionate, just in a different way and I enjoyed that it was written the way it was. The MC's were worth getting to know, the writing was fluid, and the forging of a future grounded in all the stuff that makes relationships last was impressive. 3.5 stars rounded up.
Read and willingly reviewed this ARC from the author.
November 29, 2017
Chase is asexual and spends his time between work and volunteering at his local animal shelter, which he loves. When he comes across a stray Pitbull one day on the way home from work, he knows he has to help it.
Morgan works in a bar. When he comes across a stranger trying to track down a stray dog he offers his help since he has a way with animals. Chase certainly catches his eyes but so does the Pitbull they rescue. Unable to get Chase off his mind, he decides to check in at the shelter and ask Chase out.
Chase is a bit wary about pursuing a relationship with Morgan because of his sexuality. When Morgan isn’t put off by it Chase decides to take a chance. It might not be too bad a thing and he might just talk Morgan into adopting.
An okay read, not my favorite from the author. I liked that the author decided to tackle asexuality and issues that come up with relationships when in a relationship with an ace individual. Chase was a lot more sexual than any other ace story I’ve read (which has not been many) but I liked the effort the author took to educate readers that not all ace individuals are the same. Some are indeed more sexual than others and it, itself has its own spectrum.
Morgan was a lot more understanding than I think a very sexual person like him would be. I liked that he was willing to pursue Chase and was totally okay with what they had. He had a good heart; in fact both the characters were very understanding and kind hearted characters. The chemistry between the two characters was fine.
The story, sadly, just didn’t grab me the way the authors other stories have. While I liked elements of the story it just didn’t work for me. I liked it well enough but it was a tad meh to me.
A free copy was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
Morgan works in a bar. When he comes across a stranger trying to track down a stray dog he offers his help since he has a way with animals. Chase certainly catches his eyes but so does the Pitbull they rescue. Unable to get Chase off his mind, he decides to check in at the shelter and ask Chase out.
Chase is a bit wary about pursuing a relationship with Morgan because of his sexuality. When Morgan isn’t put off by it Chase decides to take a chance. It might not be too bad a thing and he might just talk Morgan into adopting.
An okay read, not my favorite from the author. I liked that the author decided to tackle asexuality and issues that come up with relationships when in a relationship with an ace individual. Chase was a lot more sexual than any other ace story I’ve read (which has not been many) but I liked the effort the author took to educate readers that not all ace individuals are the same. Some are indeed more sexual than others and it, itself has its own spectrum.
Morgan was a lot more understanding than I think a very sexual person like him would be. I liked that he was willing to pursue Chase and was totally okay with what they had. He had a good heart; in fact both the characters were very understanding and kind hearted characters. The chemistry between the two characters was fine.
The story, sadly, just didn’t grab me the way the authors other stories have. While I liked elements of the story it just didn’t work for me. I liked it well enough but it was a tad meh to me.
A free copy was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
February 3, 2018
3.5 Stars Catching the Ace
When I read, it's always interesting learning new things. But that's not what attracted me initially to this book. It was the cover: a beautiful red and white dog along with two men. The dog had a very happy expression on her face, like she wanted to play or just finished chasing a ball.
This book was full of surprises, namely addressing the topic of being Asexual. The author handled it so well, from a variety of perspectives. That of the main character, Chase who was Asexual, his roommate who loved him, but had a hard time understanding why Chase didn't feel the need to have sex regularly because she did as often as she could. The other main character, Morgan was a handsome rugged man who never lacked sex partners.
Lulu is really a sweetheart. She is the kind of pup you can't help but fall in love with. Unfortunately because of her breed Lulu gets passed by in the Animal Shelter that Chase volunteers at every evening after work. When Morgan and Chase unexpectedly meet something sparks. But onething Chase always made sure to relay to any man who showed interest in him was the fact that he was Asexual. He didn't want to - he really liked Morgan, but telling him sooner rather than later was for the best.
Learning that there is an Asexual spectrum and where Chase falls on it becomes Morgan's mission. Will he be able to abstain while trying not to force Chase to do something he's not ready for? Chase's Asexuality necessitates them going at a much slower pace - during which the author had the time to write an entertaining story that keeps the reader engaged. Don't be fooled by the slow pace there is certainly excitement and danger to be found.
When I read, it's always interesting learning new things. But that's not what attracted me initially to this book. It was the cover: a beautiful red and white dog along with two men. The dog had a very happy expression on her face, like she wanted to play or just finished chasing a ball.
This book was full of surprises, namely addressing the topic of being Asexual. The author handled it so well, from a variety of perspectives. That of the main character, Chase who was Asexual, his roommate who loved him, but had a hard time understanding why Chase didn't feel the need to have sex regularly because she did as often as she could. The other main character, Morgan was a handsome rugged man who never lacked sex partners.
Lulu is really a sweetheart. She is the kind of pup you can't help but fall in love with. Unfortunately because of her breed Lulu gets passed by in the Animal Shelter that Chase volunteers at every evening after work. When Morgan and Chase unexpectedly meet something sparks. But onething Chase always made sure to relay to any man who showed interest in him was the fact that he was Asexual. He didn't want to - he really liked Morgan, but telling him sooner rather than later was for the best.
Learning that there is an Asexual spectrum and where Chase falls on it becomes Morgan's mission. Will he be able to abstain while trying not to force Chase to do something he's not ready for? Chase's Asexuality necessitates them going at a much slower pace - during which the author had the time to write an entertaining story that keeps the reader engaged. Don't be fooled by the slow pace there is certainly excitement and danger to be found.
November 28, 2017
Sweet romantic story about two very different characters that find a beautiful chemistry. I enjoyed that these men together dealt with intimacy with incredible honesty and were very forthcoming about their feelings. This story had lots of warm and fuzzy feelings with the balance of sadness and loneliness being explored as well.
Well written and enjoyable read. i liked that this book took a romantic story about two men and pushed the boundaries a bit and explored what happens when two people are different in how they experience sexual desire and intimacy. Explores what is intimacy and gently portrays a bit of the spectrum of one ace characters experiences. I absolutely enjoyed both Chase and Morgan as MC's and was very happy for their HEA ending.
Well written and enjoyable read. i liked that this book took a romantic story about two men and pushed the boundaries a bit and explored what happens when two people are different in how they experience sexual desire and intimacy. Explores what is intimacy and gently portrays a bit of the spectrum of one ace characters experiences. I absolutely enjoyed both Chase and Morgan as MC's and was very happy for their HEA ending.
December 11, 2017
I know very little about asexuality and the spectrum within that category, so I won't write to the accuracy or lack-there-of of the ACE MC in this book. However, the story does seem to contradict it's own statements. The ACE MC hates that some people assume that when he meets the right person, his sexuality will blossom (makes sense). But then he meets the other MC (aka Mr. Right) and ACE MC shows sexual interest and they do have sex. So it feels like the book is supporting the "you just need to find the right person" assumption that they argue people shouldn't have because being interested in sex is independent of being interested in a person.
Aside from that. The story didn't pull me in. The characters seemed kinda flat/uni dimensional.
Aside from that. The story didn't pull me in. The characters seemed kinda flat/uni dimensional.
November 25, 2017
This was a very sweet, heartfelt book. I had never read a book with an asexual character so I didn't know what to expect. Although there are sexy scenes, the focus is on intimacy and closeness, and this author does it superbly. And there are rescue animals mentioned throughout the book, how sweet! You will fall in love with Lulu, the rescue pitbull the main characters rescue and one eventually adopts. I will definitely read more by this author.
I received an ARC by the author for an honest review.
I received an ARC by the author for an honest review.
November 26, 2017
This is the first book I have read by Casey Ashwood and I really enjoyed it. This is a sweet and engaging story with a little angst. I fell in love with Chase and thought the author did a great job explaining asexuality. Morgan and Chase are perfect for each other and have a few obstacles to deal with if they want a HEA. Lulu is a sweetheart and her story makes the book even more interesting. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
I was given an ARC to review by the author.
I was given an ARC to review by the author.
January 6, 2018
This is the first book I read by Casey Ashwood and on the topic of asexuality. It was cute, entertaining and I learned a little bit on the side. It was slow going for me and I put it down several times but it was an entertaining read. The slowness was me wanting more "heat" than "Chase the Ace" was giving. However, I forgot Chace's asexuality meant "no heat" in terms of penetrative sex with Morgan. It was an entertaining read once I finished it.
December 4, 2017
A short and sweet romance story. This is a true romance with a very strong connection between the characters, Chase and Morgan. Chase is asexual and has had bad relationship experiences in the past because of it, I really like the patience and understanding that Morgan has with Chase. Seeing their relationship develop is beautiful.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
December 7, 2017
You learn something new everyday
I learned something new from reading this book. I now get to look up some information. I've heard many times of gay men living the life style but not having or liking sex, but never knew there was a name for it. Also it helps with the added letters to the LGBTQ, that I sometimes see. Thanks for writing this it's opened my eyes.
I learned something new from reading this book. I now get to look up some information. I've heard many times of gay men living the life style but not having or liking sex, but never knew there was a name for it. Also it helps with the added letters to the LGBTQ, that I sometimes see. Thanks for writing this it's opened my eyes.
December 8, 2017
this was a different and interesting story for me.. it was good. it was sweet and the dog was adorable, im glad i got to review it
December 11, 2017
cute short and sweet.
February 19, 2018
Definitely a sweet read. The dog plot line worked well for bringing the two closer together. The ending felt rushed to me.
July 5, 2018
Both the writing and character development were lacking.
May 29, 2024
Corto pero entretenido
December 3, 2017
This was a great book. I loved how the relationship between Morgan and Chase ! Very cute, sweet read with a happy ending ! And of course Lulu!!
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