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The Way Home #3
The Right Way
"The right way is the one where we end up together...And to do that, we need to survive this."
A brilliant, obsessive mind is the heart of Sebastian Seaver’s genius. It might also be the thing that costs him everything he’s created and everyone he’s ever loved. Consumed with the need to destroy Alexei Stornovich, the Russian mob boss who murdered his fiancée and parents, nothing can turn Bas from his plans of revenge until he’s eradicated every last one of them. By any means necessary, and at any cost.
Drew McMann learned early that the key to success is control. Control carried him through law school and helped him keep Seaver Tech together through tragedy. It helped him survive the brutal murder of his sister Amy, his parents’ divorce, and the revelation that the seeds of their destruction had been planted by someone he had considered family. It’s how he’s hidden his love from his best friend Bas for more than half their lives. And now it’s how he’s going save Bas from himself and finally get his family of friends free from Alexei’s clutches. Drew has a plan for everything… Until the kiss.
When Drew loses control one reckless, drunken evening and his true feelings for Bas are revealed, he tries desperately to contain the damage and keep their friendship on track, even as decades of lies and half-truths seek to tear them apart. With Alexei targeting them and their friends, Drew and Bas are forced to rely on each other more than ever. But as danger closes in on them, can they sacrifice their needs for logic and control, and recognize that the only right way to move forward is the one in which they’re together?
A brilliant, obsessive mind is the heart of Sebastian Seaver’s genius. It might also be the thing that costs him everything he’s created and everyone he’s ever loved. Consumed with the need to destroy Alexei Stornovich, the Russian mob boss who murdered his fiancée and parents, nothing can turn Bas from his plans of revenge until he’s eradicated every last one of them. By any means necessary, and at any cost.
Drew McMann learned early that the key to success is control. Control carried him through law school and helped him keep Seaver Tech together through tragedy. It helped him survive the brutal murder of his sister Amy, his parents’ divorce, and the revelation that the seeds of their destruction had been planted by someone he had considered family. It’s how he’s hidden his love from his best friend Bas for more than half their lives. And now it’s how he’s going save Bas from himself and finally get his family of friends free from Alexei’s clutches. Drew has a plan for everything… Until the kiss.
When Drew loses control one reckless, drunken evening and his true feelings for Bas are revealed, he tries desperately to contain the damage and keep their friendship on track, even as decades of lies and half-truths seek to tear them apart. With Alexei targeting them and their friends, Drew and Bas are forced to rely on each other more than ever. But as danger closes in on them, can they sacrifice their needs for logic and control, and recognize that the only right way to move forward is the one in which they’re together?
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2018
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January 8, 2021
Audiobook - 3.5 stars
Story - 3.25 stars
Yay! I completed this series.
Another just okay story. I have liked Drew ever since he appeared in book 1. He is such a sweet heart too bad here the was behaving like a teenager. Unfortunately the bigger teenager was Sebastian. Ugh! He was such a big baby. I couldn't warm up to him. I stuck around for Drew.
There were some light moments and appearance by characters from the previous books that I liked.
The mystery was..... Omg! Let's just say, mystery writing is not for everyone.
Overall, it was an okay book.
Story - 3.25 stars
Yay! I completed this series.
Another just okay story. I have liked Drew ever since he appeared in book 1. He is such a sweet heart too bad here the was behaving like a teenager. Unfortunately the bigger teenager was Sebastian. Ugh! He was such a big baby. I couldn't warm up to him. I stuck around for Drew.
There were some light moments and appearance by characters from the previous books that I liked.
The mystery was..... Omg! Let's just say, mystery writing is not for everyone.
Overall, it was an okay book.
January 21, 2018
~4.25~
The Right Way concludes The Way Home series, at least as far as the Seaver/McMann clan is concerned. The epilogue is utterly perfect, so perfect that it might put you into a sugar coma, but I dug it.
If best friends to lovers is your thing, you can't miss this book. This is the ULTIMATE falling in love with your best friend story. Drew has been obsessed with Bas for almost two decades. But Bas is straight and was engaged to Drew's sister.
As the men work together to investigate the Russian crime syndicate SILA, all kinds of feelings come out that the men have kept buried forever. Bas initially freaks when The Kiss happens, but there really isn't a lot of relationship angst. (Plenty of HEAT though!)
I liked seeing the MCs from the first two books, who play a significant role in this story. This might be a good time to mention that this book is NOT a standalone. This series must be read in order.
I don't usually like mysteries mingled with romance, but this series is more romantic suspense than anything else. The romance never feels like a side dish, yet the plot allows tension to seep through. I was biting my nails during the last couple chapters. My heart almost stopped for a moment, but never fear: there is definitely a HEA.
I love May Archer's writing style and highly recommend this series.
The Right Way concludes The Way Home series, at least as far as the Seaver/McMann clan is concerned. The epilogue is utterly perfect, so perfect that it might put you into a sugar coma, but I dug it.
If best friends to lovers is your thing, you can't miss this book. This is the ULTIMATE falling in love with your best friend story. Drew has been obsessed with Bas for almost two decades. But Bas is straight and was engaged to Drew's sister.
As the men work together to investigate the Russian crime syndicate SILA, all kinds of feelings come out that the men have kept buried forever. Bas initially freaks when The Kiss happens, but there really isn't a lot of relationship angst. (Plenty of HEAT though!)
I liked seeing the MCs from the first two books, who play a significant role in this story. This might be a good time to mention that this book is NOT a standalone. This series must be read in order.
I don't usually like mysteries mingled with romance, but this series is more romantic suspense than anything else. The romance never feels like a side dish, yet the plot allows tension to seep through. I was biting my nails during the last couple chapters. My heart almost stopped for a moment, but never fear: there is definitely a HEA.
I love May Archer's writing style and highly recommend this series.
March 13, 2018
Warning: slightly dissenting opinion ahead...
I liked it. I really did. The second half more than the first one, but still.. Of all three books in this series, this should have been the one I loved, though. No insta-love in sight, instead a friends-to-lovers trope which is right up my alley. Add the banter of the previous books to the mix and this should have been a winner for me.
Sadly it wasn't. The back and forth at the beginning was a bit tiring, the banter this time a tad too juvenile (seriously, these guys are thirty, not eighteen anymore!) and although I really loved Drew (surprisingly enough, because I did not particularly like him in the first book), I couldn't really warm up to Bas during the first half.
I still enjoyed to see the whole bunch in action again, that's why I go with 3 slightly disappointed stars. My disappointment could be totally blamed on my current mood, though, and most of my friends loved it, so please just ignore me.
I liked it. I really did. The second half more than the first one, but still.. Of all three books in this series, this should have been the one I loved, though. No insta-love in sight, instead a friends-to-lovers trope which is right up my alley. Add the banter of the previous books to the mix and this should have been a winner for me.
Sadly it wasn't. The back and forth at the beginning was a bit tiring, the banter this time a tad too juvenile (seriously, these guys are thirty, not eighteen anymore!) and although I really loved Drew (surprisingly enough, because I did not particularly like him in the first book), I couldn't really warm up to Bas during the first half.
I still enjoyed to see the whole bunch in action again, that's why I go with 3 slightly disappointed stars. My disappointment could be totally blamed on my current mood, though, and most of my friends loved it, so please just ignore me.
January 23, 2018
4 Stars!
I think this was the most anticipated couple for me. I'm a sucker for a friends to lovers story and this one was juicy. Falling in love with your best friend is one thing, but it gets tricky when that best friend is straight and was engaged to your sister.
Drew has known that he was in love with his bestie Sebastian ever since the tender age of thirteen when he realized he was gay and they shared a small kiss. Drew knows there will never be another man for him when a silly Halloween game has the men sharing another kiss. Although the first kiss they shared was really brought about by Sebastian letting Drew know he will always be his best friend and him being gay wasn't going to change that, this kiss was heated and lasted a lot longer and left both men reeling. Drew is convinced that the kiss proves that his love for Sebastian will never be returned in the way he wants it and that he needs to give up on the hopes his BF will suddenly turn gay and want to be with him. Especially when Bas goes off the grid and ignores Drew's calls and texts. Sebastian works out his freak-out and comes to the conclusion that he has been suppressing his feelings for his best friend and is wanting to give this relationship a go because he loves Drew and can't be without him in his life. Now if only he can convince Drew he is done running.
While these men struggle to make sense of their feelings and begin a romantic relationship they are still knee deep in this Russian mess. I enjoyed the suspense and how it evolved and ended. I never felt like the romance was a second thought nor did I feel that way with the suspense part of the story either. I felt they walked hand in hand with this series and was evenly matched out which I love when that happens.
This was a great series that I must stress needs to be read in order.
Happy reading dolls! xx
I think this was the most anticipated couple for me. I'm a sucker for a friends to lovers story and this one was juicy. Falling in love with your best friend is one thing, but it gets tricky when that best friend is straight and was engaged to your sister.
Drew has known that he was in love with his bestie Sebastian ever since the tender age of thirteen when he realized he was gay and they shared a small kiss. Drew knows there will never be another man for him when a silly Halloween game has the men sharing another kiss. Although the first kiss they shared was really brought about by Sebastian letting Drew know he will always be his best friend and him being gay wasn't going to change that, this kiss was heated and lasted a lot longer and left both men reeling. Drew is convinced that the kiss proves that his love for Sebastian will never be returned in the way he wants it and that he needs to give up on the hopes his BF will suddenly turn gay and want to be with him. Especially when Bas goes off the grid and ignores Drew's calls and texts. Sebastian works out his freak-out and comes to the conclusion that he has been suppressing his feelings for his best friend and is wanting to give this relationship a go because he loves Drew and can't be without him in his life. Now if only he can convince Drew he is done running.
While these men struggle to make sense of their feelings and begin a romantic relationship they are still knee deep in this Russian mess. I enjoyed the suspense and how it evolved and ended. I never felt like the romance was a second thought nor did I feel that way with the suspense part of the story either. I felt they walked hand in hand with this series and was evenly matched out which I love when that happens.
This was a great series that I must stress needs to be read in order.
Happy reading dolls! xx
January 19, 2018
I wasn’t sure if I would like this. And I didn’t. I LOVED it! 4.5 stars.
He shuddered as the absolute rightness of it settled in his stomach. He and Drew were always meant to be this way. A thousand alternate universes, a thousand times Bas had chosen the wrong way, and still, still, this had been as unavoidable as gravity.
Count me in among those who adore friends-to-lovers stories. This transcends your average friends-to-lovers story. What I adored most about this particular tale was the potent emotion between lifelong friends, Bas and Drew. Drew, the impeccable and impossibly proper attorney, has burned and yearned for Bas, the reclusive tech genius, through summer camp and sister engagements. And for those readers who worried about Bas and Drew having dated the other's sibling, don't. When it comes to that trope, I'm a VERY tough sell, but Archer handled it well.
As their relationship changes, their comfort and ease with one another, their faith and love and trust in one another, clash with doubt and insecurity and vulnerability and jealousy. You positively ache for Drew when you’re in his head, charting his unrequited longing over the years. You sympathize with Bas when you’re in his, following his confusion over his sexuality and his guilt and grief over the loss of his family.
Like the other novels in The Way Home series, the humorous banter is on-point. The action keeps you on your toes, but it doesn’t overshadow the familial relationships and friendships. Although some moments veered toward melodramatic and stretched believability, the chemistry and connection between Bas and Drew will keep you engaged. Not to mention the absolutely delicious steam!
The series’ overarching suspense arc concludes, and heart-warming happily-ever afters are secured. Archer introduces some new faces here, and I can’t wait to see who and what is next!
He shuddered as the absolute rightness of it settled in his stomach. He and Drew were always meant to be this way. A thousand alternate universes, a thousand times Bas had chosen the wrong way, and still, still, this had been as unavoidable as gravity.
Count me in among those who adore friends-to-lovers stories. This transcends your average friends-to-lovers story. What I adored most about this particular tale was the potent emotion between lifelong friends, Bas and Drew. Drew, the impeccable and impossibly proper attorney, has burned and yearned for Bas, the reclusive tech genius, through summer camp and sister engagements. And for those readers who worried about Bas and Drew having dated the other's sibling, don't. When it comes to that trope, I'm a VERY tough sell, but Archer handled it well.
As their relationship changes, their comfort and ease with one another, their faith and love and trust in one another, clash with doubt and insecurity and vulnerability and jealousy. You positively ache for Drew when you’re in his head, charting his unrequited longing over the years. You sympathize with Bas when you’re in his, following his confusion over his sexuality and his guilt and grief over the loss of his family.
Like the other novels in The Way Home series, the humorous banter is on-point. The action keeps you on your toes, but it doesn’t overshadow the familial relationships and friendships. Although some moments veered toward melodramatic and stretched believability, the chemistry and connection between Bas and Drew will keep you engaged. Not to mention the absolutely delicious steam!
The series’ overarching suspense arc concludes, and heart-warming happily-ever afters are secured. Archer introduces some new faces here, and I can’t wait to see who and what is next!
January 16, 2018
Well now. I am not sure if May just hit her stride with this one or if it is because I am a sucker for the besties to lovers theme. Whatever it was, it worked and this easily became my favorite of the Trilogy Series.
My guess is she is not done with these boys yet, but you know, that is just my opinion.
So, I didn’t love the first two books. I read them and of course I didn’t hate them or I wouldn’t be here now, but I didn’t love them. They were just enough that I wanted to keep going and I needed to know what happened but they didn’t knock me over.
I’m glad I stuck it out.
So, this had a lot going for it. The brilliant but socially awkward millionaire/billionaire and his super put together, not a hair out of place, attorney bestie. That right there is a huge hook. But this was so much more than who these boys were and who they were to each other. I think their story made a bit more sense to me than the previous books and this just read a lot easier and better to me.
So, I’m a happy girl. I enjoyed all the bits of this story. It was funny, sweet, a tad frustrating, edge of the seat exciting and the perfect amount of heat.
Good stuff.
**ARC courtesy of the Author in exchange for an honest review**
My guess is she is not done with these boys yet, but you know, that is just my opinion.
So, I didn’t love the first two books. I read them and of course I didn’t hate them or I wouldn’t be here now, but I didn’t love them. They were just enough that I wanted to keep going and I needed to know what happened but they didn’t knock me over.
I’m glad I stuck it out.
So, this had a lot going for it. The brilliant but socially awkward millionaire/billionaire and his super put together, not a hair out of place, attorney bestie. That right there is a huge hook. But this was so much more than who these boys were and who they were to each other. I think their story made a bit more sense to me than the previous books and this just read a lot easier and better to me.
So, I’m a happy girl. I enjoyed all the bits of this story. It was funny, sweet, a tad frustrating, edge of the seat exciting and the perfect amount of heat.
Good stuff.
**ARC courtesy of the Author in exchange for an honest review**
May 14, 2018
This was a good end to the series. So glad Bas finally got his head out of his ass. I only wish we could have gotten a bit of a further look into their future. I want to know if they had families and maybe to see a wedding. Otherwise a fantastic series.
July 31, 2022
Couldn't put it down. Talk about saving the best for last. This story was full of mystery, intrigue, laughter, but most of all love. Bas and Drew tiptoeing around each other until they finally realise, that life can be cut short in a heartbeat. Along with Cam and Cort, Damon and Cain they all put their heads together to get justice for their families.
January 21, 2018
I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK!
I dunno if I love it as much or maybe even more than the first one...but damn I loved Cort and Cam's story too...but also Bas and Drew were so...*happy sigh*
They just...the chemistry between these two, for me, was off the charts. That first kiss...*fansself* woahhh
And their interactions whether they were laughing together or fighting, were so engaging and riveting and I just had to keep going with this story.
Also, we were getting an end to the overarching plot in this, and it was not quite predictable so it kept me on my toes - I was suspicious at times, and my suspicions ended up being basically right, but I was never sure they were going to happen, so that was exciting to read.
Bas...oh Bas, I loved him, even when he frustrated me, but Drew did the same as well, although not as much as Bas lol. But ultimately these were good men, who were crazy in love with each other, and could be a bit stupid sometimes when it came to each other, but of course they figure it out eventually and when they do it is wonderful. I loved it, and the sexy times *wink wink*
Maybe...although the sexy times were super hot, maybe they were a tad rushed in that Bas had never been with a man before - and he seemed to become comfortable with it fairly quickly, and ready for it all - but in the end I just didn't care, because in the end Bas was just...in love with Drew, and in a way...of course he would want it all with Drew, would be ready. It wasn't like he wasn't nervous, just...a tad too ready for it. But also...it was pretty freaking great, so I ultimately loved it.
I just love when the two MC's just have that connection, that something in the writing that makes me love them together, that makes their interactions the best thing about the book, that makes me smile like crazy when they do sweet things together.
I thought that overall the romance and the plot were handled really well, and it was never too much plot at once or all romance with no plot at once, it was all fairly balanced, giving the plot proper attention when it needed it but also not letting the romance fall by the wayside at any point. This was primarily about Bas and Drew's love story as much as it was about the plot, about them ending what has been going on once and for all.
Archer plays a dirty trick at the end for a few pages, and I was like "really???" even though I KNEW, I knew it wasn't real, so it was a little unnecessary, but thankfully we weren't held in suspense for more than a few pages.
The ending was so sweet and *happy sigh* and I just loved this. A perfect ending to a great series, and I officially love this new author, and I seriously cannot wait for more from her. I'm excited!
I dunno if I love it as much or maybe even more than the first one...but damn I loved Cort and Cam's story too...but also Bas and Drew were so...*happy sigh*
They just...the chemistry between these two, for me, was off the charts. That first kiss...*fansself* woahhh
And their interactions whether they were laughing together or fighting, were so engaging and riveting and I just had to keep going with this story.
Also, we were getting an end to the overarching plot in this, and it was not quite predictable so it kept me on my toes - I was suspicious at times, and my suspicions ended up being basically right, but I was never sure they were going to happen, so that was exciting to read.
Bas...oh Bas, I loved him, even when he frustrated me, but Drew did the same as well, although not as much as Bas lol. But ultimately these were good men, who were crazy in love with each other, and could be a bit stupid sometimes when it came to each other, but of course they figure it out eventually and when they do it is wonderful. I loved it, and the sexy times *wink wink*
Maybe...although the sexy times were super hot, maybe they were a tad rushed in that Bas had never been with a man before - and he seemed to become comfortable with it fairly quickly, and ready for it all - but in the end I just didn't care, because in the end Bas was just...in love with Drew, and in a way...of course he would want it all with Drew, would be ready. It wasn't like he wasn't nervous, just...a tad too ready for it. But also...it was pretty freaking great, so I ultimately loved it.
I just love when the two MC's just have that connection, that something in the writing that makes me love them together, that makes their interactions the best thing about the book, that makes me smile like crazy when they do sweet things together.
I thought that overall the romance and the plot were handled really well, and it was never too much plot at once or all romance with no plot at once, it was all fairly balanced, giving the plot proper attention when it needed it but also not letting the romance fall by the wayside at any point. This was primarily about Bas and Drew's love story as much as it was about the plot, about them ending what has been going on once and for all.
Archer plays a dirty trick at the end for a few pages, and I was like "really???" even though I KNEW, I knew it wasn't real, so it was a little unnecessary, but thankfully we weren't held in suspense for more than a few pages.
The ending was so sweet and *happy sigh* and I just loved this. A perfect ending to a great series, and I officially love this new author, and I seriously cannot wait for more from her. I'm excited!
February 9, 2018
Hands down the best book in the series.
January 24, 2018
I hung in grimly until 70% then couldn't take any more overwrought emotions.
These men cry, whimper, snicker and navel gaze.
The story in a nutshell:
Kiss - Run - Pine - Kiss - Run - Pine - Kiss - Make-out - Dodge-Whine - Possessive - Together
Oh and somewhere in there throw in a vague threat from a Russian Mobster whose Mobster father was actually a pretty decent guy...for a mobster!
It's all very high-school complete with cheerleaders and drinking games, yet we're expected to believe one is the genius chairman of a multi-million company and the other a high powered corporate lawyer. Which suggests some intelligence and hard-headiness. The series story arc is lost in the muddle of kiss-run and reads more like w/e hobby than actual threat or concern.
Bas reads as someone unable to function independently. Can only surmise he's intended to be autistic; the man looses days to his projects, not eating, can't handle changes to his order, hiding from social situations and has the emotional maturity of a damp lettuce leaf. The possessive petulance is not attractive. There was nothing on page to make him likeable. In previous books he appeared to be grieving heavily, in this his obsession for justice (heaping blame on first viable target) seemed more about the disruption of his life, those lost don't seem real or cared for (the mother is never mentioned?). I pitied the lost fiancée, Drew's sister how she was discussed did not endear me.
Drew, not sure what to say. Just didn't buy into him.
The timing of them getting together did not sit comfortably with me
For me the previous books weren't the greatest but held enough interest for me to continue, this book was a battle to get through and exhausted me. There's a sex scene that goes on for pages and pages including through a chapter cut, it's so over-talked and over-thought that I (and possibly they) forgot they were having sex! I quit.
These men cry, whimper, snicker and navel gaze.
The story in a nutshell:
Kiss - Run - Pine - Kiss - Run - Pine - Kiss - Make-out - Dodge-Whine - Possessive - Together
Oh and somewhere in there throw in a vague threat from a Russian Mobster whose Mobster father was actually a pretty decent guy...for a mobster!
It's all very high-school complete with cheerleaders and drinking games, yet we're expected to believe one is the genius chairman of a multi-million company and the other a high powered corporate lawyer. Which suggests some intelligence and hard-headiness. The series story arc is lost in the muddle of kiss-run and reads more like w/e hobby than actual threat or concern.
Bas reads as someone unable to function independently. Can only surmise he's intended to be autistic; the man looses days to his projects, not eating, can't handle changes to his order, hiding from social situations and has the emotional maturity of a damp lettuce leaf. The possessive petulance is not attractive. There was nothing on page to make him likeable. In previous books he appeared to be grieving heavily, in this his obsession for justice (heaping blame on first viable target) seemed more about the disruption of his life, those lost don't seem real or cared for (the mother is never mentioned?). I pitied the lost fiancée, Drew's sister how she was discussed did not endear me.
But looking at him now, no one would recognize him as a tech genius, or one of the richest men in Boston. With that sulky look on his face, he seemed more like a pissed off teenager who hadn’t had enough sugar recently.EXACTLY.
Drew, not sure what to say. Just didn't buy into him.
The timing of them getting together did not sit comfortably with me
For me the previous books weren't the greatest but held enough interest for me to continue, this book was a battle to get through and exhausted me. There's a sex scene that goes on for pages and pages including through a chapter cut, it's so over-talked and over-thought that I (and possibly they) forgot they were having sex! I quit.
April 6, 2018
*3,75 stars*
Book 3 follows very much in the footsteps of the first two books in the series.
The 'friends to lovers' and GFY theme, was well done and very appealing, and I enjoyed Bas and Drew's developing relationship a lot.
As for the 'thriller' plot - the end was a bit disappointing, with the action raising so many questions, I just let it be.
All in all though - this was a pleasant and easy read.
Book 3 follows very much in the footsteps of the first two books in the series.
The 'friends to lovers' and GFY theme, was well done and very appealing, and I enjoyed Bas and Drew's developing relationship a lot.
As for the 'thriller' plot - the end was a bit disappointing, with the action raising so many questions, I just let it be.
All in all though - this was a pleasant and easy read.
November 12, 2018
This might be my favorite of the series, I'm a sucker for a friends to lovers story. Bas was confused and still feeling a tremendous amount of guilt. Drew had realistic reactions to things. are we gonna get greg's story, cuz i think he needs one. Soap-opera type drama, which isn't always my favorite, but I did enjoy this. The relationship was wasn't too drama-filled. A little back and forth, but I really like bas and even though I didn't care much for drew in the first one, he is a favorite. Great to see the other guys as well of course.
January 18, 2018
I knew it! That there's something 'burning' inside my Bas and Drew!
Two of my favorite names , one book, a long time hidden love and a long time frustration of loving someone without he's knowing it.
Gosh, my poor Drew.
I enjoyed Bas and Drew's earlier relationship, I was kinda wanted to yell at Sebastian, 'Oh, come on Bas, look at him! He loves you!'
Sometimes, 'labels' makes people cannot see what they're seeing in front of them, and Bas is no exception. He didn't 'see' Drew, he didn't see how much he cannot live without Drew beside him. He loves Drew, but 'he's straight, right?.
Denial? Probably.
But I'm glad Sebastian had finally realized that 'his love for Drew' is not a brotherhood or friendship love.
It's love, 'love'. Pure and simple. And he embraced it. This is the kind of love that will last forever.
I enjoyed Drew and Bas so much, complete with their 'adventure', and the cameos!
Bas and Drew are sexy together. So far, they're easily become my favorite couple of this series.
I recommend to read this book in order, to get to know about Cam, Cort, Damon and Cain.
Recommended!
January 16, 2018
Fun read with laughs and action.
I knew I was in for a treat right at the beginning of the book when we got to see normally put-together Drew drunkenly ask Bas if his teeth or tongue were missing, because he couldn’t feel them. There were several laugh-out-loud moments throughout the book, and the snark was great. Once Bas and Drew got over their respective issues, their chemistry was amazing, and Bas was especially caveman-like in his possessiveness, which I kinda adore.
There was a good balance between overall plot/action and the growing of their relationship. It was well worth the read, and I’m looking forward to more by this author.
I knew I was in for a treat right at the beginning of the book when we got to see normally put-together Drew drunkenly ask Bas if his teeth or tongue were missing, because he couldn’t feel them. There were several laugh-out-loud moments throughout the book, and the snark was great. Once Bas and Drew got over their respective issues, their chemistry was amazing, and Bas was especially caveman-like in his possessiveness, which I kinda adore.
There was a good balance between overall plot/action and the growing of their relationship. It was well worth the read, and I’m looking forward to more by this author.
February 3, 2025
I almost DNF’d so many times. I’m not going to write a huge review because it’ll come off as too mean, but my main issues:
- Sebastian was mean
- The sexy scene the same evening Drew was rohypnol’d by someone else
- The inconsistencies
- The fact that not once was it brought up or discussed that Drew had dated and presumably had sex with Seb’s brother
- Sebastian was mean
- The sexy scene the same evening Drew was rohypnol’d by someone else
- The inconsistencies
- The fact that not once was it brought up or discussed that Drew had dated and presumably had sex with Seb’s brother
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 25, 2018
3.5 - 4 stars
June 17, 2019
DNF @ 81%.
I tried with this book, I really did. I enjoyed the first book. I disliked the second book. I didn't have high hopes for this one, but figured I might as well carry on. Alas! I couldn't do it.
First, there are the inconsistencies. I already noticed between Book 1 & 2 that Cort went from having a duplex to an apartment, but I shrugged that off... I'm sure there are some people that would use the two interchangeable, even though they are two different things. But then in Book 3, the big bad wolf goes from being named Adam (which is arguably a poor name choice for a Russian mob boss) to Alexei... though they often refer to him as Alex. I know I call all my arch-nemeses by nicknames. In Book 2, Adam a.k.a Alexei a.k.a Alex, along with his father, are described by Cain as "short, portly, balding dudes who liked golf. [...] They looked like bankers.". But in Book 3, Adam a.k.a Alexei a.k.a Alex is described as stacked - maybe in his mid-forties, broad and muscle-bound as any bar bouncer, and with the same fuck-off scowl. He was a handsome guy, if you liked them tall, older and wearing a smile that was borderline insane. Then there is Drew and Bas. In Book 2, it says: Though both men were tall and solidly-built, Drew was the more heavily muscled of the two, and Bas was slightly taller. In Book 3, it says: Though Bas was stockier than Drew, far more muscular, they were nearly the same height. Drew also comments at one point that Bas is heavier than him and Bas notes Drew's tall, lean frame. That's fine, I love inconsistencies in series, it definitely doesn't gnaw at me the entire time I'm reading. Definitely not.
There's a lot of "imagine if this one thing hadn't happened, than this other thing wouldn't have happened" going on in this book, which gets pretty annoying after the millionth time.
I think my main issue though is the whole plot with Alexei. It takes such a huge back burner to the rest of the story that it ends up being really weak. There are chapters upon chapters of Drew and Bas dealing with their relationship drama, and other than a few times here or there, nothing really happened with the whole evil Russian mob boss who was a) blackmailing their families b) responsible for the deaths of their family members c) still blackmailing Shaw d) trying to kill Damon and Cain e) trying to threaten/blackmail Bas/Seaver Tech. It isn't really until Chapter 16 that they start actively dealing with that, once all the relationship drama has happened. I think if this story had just focused on Drew and Bas and if May Archer had just made Shaw the bad guy and wrapped it all up in Book 2, I would have enjoyed this book a lot more. I will note, the other series I tried reading from May Archer, Love in O'Leary, had a mystery plot that took the back burner too. Maybe she should just stick slice of life and not unthrilling thrillers.
Also found the sex scenes in this book the same as in the other two - meh and trying too hard.
And while Drew brings up Bas' relationship with Amy, Drew's relationship with Cam never came up. Like, not even once in passing. It's like they both decided to not acknowledge that Drew used to have regular sex with Bas' brother.
I think with this, I'll probably be parting ways with May Archer, I don't think her writing is for me.
I tried with this book, I really did. I enjoyed the first book. I disliked the second book. I didn't have high hopes for this one, but figured I might as well carry on. Alas! I couldn't do it.
First, there are the inconsistencies. I already noticed between Book 1 & 2 that Cort went from having a duplex to an apartment, but I shrugged that off... I'm sure there are some people that would use the two interchangeable, even though they are two different things. But then in Book 3, the big bad wolf goes from being named Adam (which is arguably a poor name choice for a Russian mob boss) to Alexei... though they often refer to him as Alex. I know I call all my arch-nemeses by nicknames. In Book 2, Adam a.k.a Alexei a.k.a Alex, along with his father, are described by Cain as "short, portly, balding dudes who liked golf. [...] They looked like bankers.". But in Book 3, Adam a.k.a Alexei a.k.a Alex is described as stacked - maybe in his mid-forties, broad and muscle-bound as any bar bouncer, and with the same fuck-off scowl. He was a handsome guy, if you liked them tall, older and wearing a smile that was borderline insane. Then there is Drew and Bas. In Book 2, it says: Though both men were tall and solidly-built, Drew was the more heavily muscled of the two, and Bas was slightly taller. In Book 3, it says: Though Bas was stockier than Drew, far more muscular, they were nearly the same height. Drew also comments at one point that Bas is heavier than him and Bas notes Drew's tall, lean frame. That's fine, I love inconsistencies in series, it definitely doesn't gnaw at me the entire time I'm reading. Definitely not.
There's a lot of "imagine if this one thing hadn't happened, than this other thing wouldn't have happened" going on in this book, which gets pretty annoying after the millionth time.
I think my main issue though is the whole plot with Alexei. It takes such a huge back burner to the rest of the story that it ends up being really weak. There are chapters upon chapters of Drew and Bas dealing with their relationship drama, and other than a few times here or there, nothing really happened with the whole evil Russian mob boss who was a) blackmailing their families b) responsible for the deaths of their family members c) still blackmailing Shaw d) trying to kill Damon and Cain e) trying to threaten/blackmail Bas/Seaver Tech. It isn't really until Chapter 16 that they start actively dealing with that, once all the relationship drama has happened. I think if this story had just focused on Drew and Bas and if May Archer had just made Shaw the bad guy and wrapped it all up in Book 2, I would have enjoyed this book a lot more. I will note, the other series I tried reading from May Archer, Love in O'Leary, had a mystery plot that took the back burner too. Maybe she should just stick slice of life and not unthrilling thrillers.
Also found the sex scenes in this book the same as in the other two - meh and trying too hard.
And while Drew brings up Bas' relationship with Amy, Drew's relationship with Cam never came up. Like, not even once in passing. It's like they both decided to not acknowledge that Drew used to have regular sex with Bas' brother.
I think with this, I'll probably be parting ways with May Archer, I don't think her writing is for me.
January 31, 2018
Ok so this is the one, the best one for me. This book wraps up the series and in my opinion is the best one of the series. Friends to Lovers done really well. Drew and Bas awwwww! Bas and Drew were my favorite throughout the series and there were hints in the previous books that this is where things were going but this book satisfied me soooooo much. I loved them together. This was a true friends falling in love story. Falling in love with your best friend can be very confusing and difficult and this is portrayed spectacularly in the book. I enjoyed the mystery/crime wrap up as well but the meat and potato's of this book is the relationship and Bas coming to terms with his feelings for Drew. Really great read, I'm glad I picked this series up.
January 17, 2018
One moment. One kiss. One momentous change. Bas and Drew have been friends their entire lives and are closer than siblings. Brooding genius Bas often becomes lost in logic and the only one to break him from his obsession is Drew with his concern, easy banter, meals, and soothing voice. Drew finds comfort in control and being a mother hen to Bas. That care comes from more than friendship, though he'd never admit that to his best friend. Until one moment of cinnamon red-hot flavored bliss reveals Drew's biggest secret and drives a wedge between the two friends. With a dangerous Russian coming closer and closer to hurting all of them they'll have to work together to stop him before he succeeds in silencing them all forever.
There's been a ton of angst between these two characters who can't imagine life without one another but changes between them confuse and frustrate them in equal measure. Bas promises not to run from Drew but by retreating into his logic and his computers he does it anyway. Obsessed with discovering everything he can about Alexei he spends days sifting through code and information all to find out more about who they're dealing with and what could possibly bring him down.
He avoids Drew to the point that the rest of their little adopted family conscripts Drew to break the silence between them. Drew misses his friend like he misses a limb but he's also very hurt. Halloween wasn't supposed to turn out like this. One time. That was all it took to both break his heart and renew his resolve to get over his feelings for Bas. With the threat that Bas will do something risky for all of them because he can't find the balance Drew usually gives to him, he makes a date with a rando and then goes to Bas' basement office with Pad Thai.
With danger close on their heels they become distracted and circumstances mean they have to deal with everything all at once. Drew's dictating to Bas what he's feeling, Bas is jealous and lashes out, their feelings are all over the place and their friends are trying to keep things focused on SILA's threat. Once both of them decide to talk about their relationship and actually listen to one another things come together rather quickly.
The steamy moments were fueled by the years and years of emotional involvement, selfless love, and so much yearning. There was forgiveness, healing, and passion. And then a knock on the door...
That knock changed the game for everyone. For Alexei and their little family as well. It was dramatic and the reckoning that came was a bit unexpected and more traumatic than I had expected as well. It certainly wrapped up all the craziness from Alexei's vendetta they were dealing with.
Wrapping up the happiness, however, was a little different. The epilogue didn't match the rest of the story, or even the entire series, in fact. The point of view was kind of outside but kind of not either. Like it was the guys' voice but then not, as if I were reading from Bas' perspective and then hearing the crowd's whispers and then he was a bit sappy for Bas and then I thought maybe it wasn't him since we were getting all the "static" from everywhere else too. Overall, it wasn't the best epilogue because some really amazing moments were glossed over and were included as a catch-all type of epilogue rather than really closing out the story with the strength and determination that ran throughout the series. I'm hoping for bonus content to be on the author's website to make up for the tantalizing glimpses we got into their future and for a bit more closure than was included in the story.
Read and very willingly read an ARC from the author.
Full review:
http://whatireadandwhatiwatch.blogspo...
There's been a ton of angst between these two characters who can't imagine life without one another but changes between them confuse and frustrate them in equal measure. Bas promises not to run from Drew but by retreating into his logic and his computers he does it anyway. Obsessed with discovering everything he can about Alexei he spends days sifting through code and information all to find out more about who they're dealing with and what could possibly bring him down.
He avoids Drew to the point that the rest of their little adopted family conscripts Drew to break the silence between them. Drew misses his friend like he misses a limb but he's also very hurt. Halloween wasn't supposed to turn out like this. One time. That was all it took to both break his heart and renew his resolve to get over his feelings for Bas. With the threat that Bas will do something risky for all of them because he can't find the balance Drew usually gives to him, he makes a date with a rando and then goes to Bas' basement office with Pad Thai.
With danger close on their heels they become distracted and circumstances mean they have to deal with everything all at once. Drew's dictating to Bas what he's feeling, Bas is jealous and lashes out, their feelings are all over the place and their friends are trying to keep things focused on SILA's threat. Once both of them decide to talk about their relationship and actually listen to one another things come together rather quickly.
The steamy moments were fueled by the years and years of emotional involvement, selfless love, and so much yearning. There was forgiveness, healing, and passion. And then a knock on the door...
That knock changed the game for everyone. For Alexei and their little family as well. It was dramatic and the reckoning that came was a bit unexpected and more traumatic than I had expected as well. It certainly wrapped up all the craziness from Alexei's vendetta they were dealing with.
Wrapping up the happiness, however, was a little different. The epilogue didn't match the rest of the story, or even the entire series, in fact. The point of view was kind of outside but kind of not either. Like it was the guys' voice but then not, as if I were reading from Bas' perspective and then hearing the crowd's whispers and then he was a bit sappy for Bas and then I thought maybe it wasn't him since we were getting all the "static" from everywhere else too. Overall, it wasn't the best epilogue because some really amazing moments were glossed over and were included as a catch-all type of epilogue rather than really closing out the story with the strength and determination that ran throughout the series. I'm hoping for bonus content to be on the author's website to make up for the tantalizing glimpses we got into their future and for a bit more closure than was included in the story.
Read and very willingly read an ARC from the author.
Full review:
http://whatireadandwhatiwatch.blogspo...
January 15, 2018
Where do I even start?! The first two books in this series were some of my favorite reads of 2017 and I have been absolutely dying for this final book in the trilogy. After finishing, I can say with the utmost confidence that I already know this best-friends-to-lovers story will be ranked as a favorite of mine in 2018 as well.
"Sometimes you need to make your own right path - one that's true to who you are. And trying to love people, to forgive them for being blind and stupid, is generally always the right way." - Bas
Drew and Bas have been best friends since they were in diapers. Bas has always believed he is straight, and had in fact been engaged to Drew's sister before she died. Drew, on the other hand, is gay but has been secretly in love with Bas for more than half his life. In The Long Way, we saw excruciatingly thick tension between the two that had not been there before, and we finally find out in the first chapters of this book what caused it. And what a way to start... I was immediately immersed in their story and did not come up for air until I finished it. I just could not stop and read it all in one sitting. Drew and Sebastian do not have an easy road - especially with some wrong turns along the way as both held back at times due to their own fears - but they are truly meant for each other and the journey is so worth it. "A thousand alternate universes, a thousand times Bas had chosen the wrong way, and still, still, this had been as unavoidable as gravity." *swoony sigh*
I had my issues with both Drew and Bas as individuals in prior books, but I somehow ended up falling in love with Drew by the end of the prologue in this book. Bas took a little longer simply because STUBBORN, but I adore him too. Their relationship, as it finally evolves into something more, is all at once playful and snarky, sweet and reverent, sexy and just plain HOT. The love these two men share is beautiful and undeniable, even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds. I also enjoyed seeing more of Cam, Cort, Damon, and Cain. And the epilogue? So. Satisfying. Seriously, if you have not read this series you are missing out.
The Right Way also has a compelling suspense aspect as it wraps up an intricate plot that May Archer has executed beautifully over the course of this trilogy. There may have even been a moment where my heart felt like it actually stopped for a second.. can you feel me side-eyeing you from here Ms. Archer (:P)?? I also enjoyed the Boston setting along with all the Patriots references and that one Bruins ref.. I was born and raised in Boston so I hold these books a little closer to my heart for the feeling of home I get while reading them. I am so sad the series is over.
I highly recommend this entire series, and suggest reading the first two books before The Right Way to fully understand the events leading up to this book. I have become a huge fan of May Archer and absolutely cannot wait to see what she brings us in the future!
"Sometimes you need to make your own right path - one that's true to who you are. And trying to love people, to forgive them for being blind and stupid, is generally always the right way." - Bas
Drew and Bas have been best friends since they were in diapers. Bas has always believed he is straight, and had in fact been engaged to Drew's sister before she died. Drew, on the other hand, is gay but has been secretly in love with Bas for more than half his life. In The Long Way, we saw excruciatingly thick tension between the two that had not been there before, and we finally find out in the first chapters of this book what caused it. And what a way to start... I was immediately immersed in their story and did not come up for air until I finished it. I just could not stop and read it all in one sitting. Drew and Sebastian do not have an easy road - especially with some wrong turns along the way as both held back at times due to their own fears - but they are truly meant for each other and the journey is so worth it. "A thousand alternate universes, a thousand times Bas had chosen the wrong way, and still, still, this had been as unavoidable as gravity." *swoony sigh*
I had my issues with both Drew and Bas as individuals in prior books, but I somehow ended up falling in love with Drew by the end of the prologue in this book. Bas took a little longer simply because STUBBORN, but I adore him too. Their relationship, as it finally evolves into something more, is all at once playful and snarky, sweet and reverent, sexy and just plain HOT. The love these two men share is beautiful and undeniable, even when facing seemingly insurmountable odds. I also enjoyed seeing more of Cam, Cort, Damon, and Cain. And the epilogue? So. Satisfying. Seriously, if you have not read this series you are missing out.
The Right Way also has a compelling suspense aspect as it wraps up an intricate plot that May Archer has executed beautifully over the course of this trilogy. There may have even been a moment where my heart felt like it actually stopped for a second.. can you feel me side-eyeing you from here Ms. Archer (:P)?? I also enjoyed the Boston setting along with all the Patriots references and that one Bruins ref.. I was born and raised in Boston so I hold these books a little closer to my heart for the feeling of home I get while reading them. I am so sad the series is over.
I highly recommend this entire series, and suggest reading the first two books before The Right Way to fully understand the events leading up to this book. I have become a huge fan of May Archer and absolutely cannot wait to see what she brings us in the future!
February 20, 2019
Best friends to lovers
Finally, all the loose ends of the conspiracy and crimes are wrapped up. I’ve been waiting for Bas & Drew’s story, especially when Bas has supposedly always been straight. I love a good clueless bisexual story and virgin man on man sex. The sex scenes are pretty hot but there aren’t too many. The two make a complete hash of their friendship first, almost making this an enemies to lovers trope. It was just the right amount of back and forth for this couple before they get on the same wavelength with the help of Cam and Cort and Damon and Cain. The suspense plot is still going strong and the author did a great job of fitting pieces of the building romance into scenes surrounding the hunt for information. It’s a long story, maybe a little too long with a few too many meetings and arguments. The cast of characters became just a little confusing in parts but I didn’t go back and re-read the preceding books so I probably forgot some details. Read those two first because this isn’t a stand alone but it’s a very enjoyable series.
Finally, all the loose ends of the conspiracy and crimes are wrapped up. I’ve been waiting for Bas & Drew’s story, especially when Bas has supposedly always been straight. I love a good clueless bisexual story and virgin man on man sex. The sex scenes are pretty hot but there aren’t too many. The two make a complete hash of their friendship first, almost making this an enemies to lovers trope. It was just the right amount of back and forth for this couple before they get on the same wavelength with the help of Cam and Cort and Damon and Cain. The suspense plot is still going strong and the author did a great job of fitting pieces of the building romance into scenes surrounding the hunt for information. It’s a long story, maybe a little too long with a few too many meetings and arguments. The cast of characters became just a little confusing in parts but I didn’t go back and re-read the preceding books so I probably forgot some details. Read those two first because this isn’t a stand alone but it’s a very enjoyable series.
January 19, 2018
4.5 / 5 Stars
Who hasn't been waiting for Sebastian and Drew's story? And it's finally here!
I'm not much into friends to lovers trope but this one was nicely done, with some cute, funny and intriguing moments, and I couldn't put it down.
Drew and Bas complete each other, they know what the other may need or want like an open book but they are so completely oblivious to the other's feelings, added to that their long frienship and the fear to lose it if they go for more. But when they finally get it together... hot damn!
The ups and downs of their relationship plus the search for proof against the real killer of Bas' parents and fiancée with some action included, make this a really engaging book. And I hope we get Gary's book, he's a very interesting character that has helped the others more than once. He needs his HEA.
Who hasn't been waiting for Sebastian and Drew's story? And it's finally here!
I'm not much into friends to lovers trope but this one was nicely done, with some cute, funny and intriguing moments, and I couldn't put it down.
Drew and Bas complete each other, they know what the other may need or want like an open book but they are so completely oblivious to the other's feelings, added to that their long frienship and the fear to lose it if they go for more. But when they finally get it together... hot damn!
The ups and downs of their relationship plus the search for proof against the real killer of Bas' parents and fiancée with some action included, make this a really engaging book. And I hope we get Gary's book, he's a very interesting character that has helped the others more than once. He needs his HEA.
January 15, 2018
Ms. Archer saved the best for last in this book series! Sebastian (Bas) and Drew have been best friends forever. The sexual tension between these two jumps off the pages as they try to define what their new relationship will be after the death of Bas' parents and fiancé, Drew's sister. Will they remain best friends? Boss/employee? Lovers? Or will any relationship be lost?
I loved the evolution of Bas from book one! This writer has managed to take a deeply depressed, not likeable loner in book one to a funny, quirky, lovable boyfriend in book three. Bas has grown to become my favourite of all the guys.
I highly recommend this book to all that enjoy MM romance. It has humour, intrigue, romance and enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing until the very end. It is not only Sebastian and Drew's story, but all the characters are back from the previous books.
I loved the evolution of Bas from book one! This writer has managed to take a deeply depressed, not likeable loner in book one to a funny, quirky, lovable boyfriend in book three. Bas has grown to become my favourite of all the guys.
I highly recommend this book to all that enjoy MM romance. It has humour, intrigue, romance and enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing until the very end. It is not only Sebastian and Drew's story, but all the characters are back from the previous books.
January 16, 2018
The emotions in this book hit me in the gut! I loved everything about the relationship between Bas and Drew. The highs, the lows, the in-betweens, just everything. I've loved following the story from the first book and while I was kind of on the fence about Bas at first, this book totally turned me into loving him. His pain at losing his family, his confusion at his feelings for Drew, it all made him a very loveable character. If you love reading MM books, then I HIGHLY suggested this one. It's my favorite out of the three in this series so far. I'm hoping that Gary will get a story also as I would love to see how that plays out! Count me as a reader who will eagerly be waiting for the next book!
January 15, 2018
I have loved this series from the beginning, Ms Archer's writing has just got better and better as the books have progressed. I've become a real fan of this lady's work, the plot in this series has been amazing, and I've eagerly awaited each book.
I've fallen in love with all of the couples featured, but I think Bas and Drew have just edged ahead. Who would've thought, that under that cold hearted and insensitive persona, that Drew would be so vulnerable? And Bas, well he's just adorable, I loved that his incredible intellect also made him so open to the change of direction in his and Drew's relationship, and the way in which he embraced it and was all in was perfect.
The storyline is fast moving, full of unexpected developments and lots of twists and turns. It was everything I love in an action series; a decent story, hot men with personality, some conflict, suspense and quite nerve wracking in parts. If you've not read the previous books, The Easy Way and The Long Way, you're missing out big time. I'm hoping that there'll be more books, if not in the series, at least related to it. Please, Ms Archer we need Gary's story stat. Hope you're writing as we speak 😉
I've fallen in love with all of the couples featured, but I think Bas and Drew have just edged ahead. Who would've thought, that under that cold hearted and insensitive persona, that Drew would be so vulnerable? And Bas, well he's just adorable, I loved that his incredible intellect also made him so open to the change of direction in his and Drew's relationship, and the way in which he embraced it and was all in was perfect.
The storyline is fast moving, full of unexpected developments and lots of twists and turns. It was everything I love in an action series; a decent story, hot men with personality, some conflict, suspense and quite nerve wracking in parts. If you've not read the previous books, The Easy Way and The Long Way, you're missing out big time. I'm hoping that there'll be more books, if not in the series, at least related to it. Please, Ms Archer we need Gary's story stat. Hope you're writing as we speak 😉
January 16, 2018
The Right Way
Bas & Drew have always been best friend with Drew desperately in love with Bas, but he's straight, he was go into marry Drew's sister Amy before the plane crash. Drew agrees to go to a Halloween party with Bas but a game of truth and dare threatens to break them apart forever.
Bas has been ignoring Drew, why the hell did he kiss him and enjoy it so much. He realises his feelings have moved on from friendship love into something so much more!
In between Bas & Drew falling in love, with the help from Cort, Cam, Damon, Cain and Cort's FBI friends they carry on to clear their Dad's names and bring down Alexei and the Russians. They reach out to Gary North, the news reporter. Will he help or doublecross them?
I love love love this series. This book will get your heart racing in more ways than one 😜 definitely FIVE stars even more!
Bas & Drew have always been best friend with Drew desperately in love with Bas, but he's straight, he was go into marry Drew's sister Amy before the plane crash. Drew agrees to go to a Halloween party with Bas but a game of truth and dare threatens to break them apart forever.
Bas has been ignoring Drew, why the hell did he kiss him and enjoy it so much. He realises his feelings have moved on from friendship love into something so much more!
In between Bas & Drew falling in love, with the help from Cort, Cam, Damon, Cain and Cort's FBI friends they carry on to clear their Dad's names and bring down Alexei and the Russians. They reach out to Gary North, the news reporter. Will he help or doublecross them?
I love love love this series. This book will get your heart racing in more ways than one 😜 definitely FIVE stars even more!
January 20, 2018
3/4 stars
Third book in the series. It was a nice reading, better than the second one but the first book it's still my favourite.
I couldn't wait to read Bas and Drew story, but this time the book was more focused on the action plot rather than the romance. I hope I could have had read a little bit more about Bas and Drew romance and I would have really enjoyed more couple moments.
Apart from that, I enjoyed the reading. The only thing I haven't liked is the epilogue, too much vague, too much short to be a worthy conclusion.
Third book in the series. It was a nice reading, better than the second one but the first book it's still my favourite.
I couldn't wait to read Bas and Drew story, but this time the book was more focused on the action plot rather than the romance. I hope I could have had read a little bit more about Bas and Drew romance and I would have really enjoyed more couple moments.
Apart from that, I enjoyed the reading. The only thing I haven't liked is the epilogue, too much vague, too much short to be a worthy conclusion.
February 12, 2018
A good way to wrap up the main core characters. I still like the ambiguity of wrong / right and who gets to determine it and how you try and balance your wrongs with other rights...
It looked like May Archer was leaving this open for some anithero/hero spin off with Gary and Dominick... that might be interesting if it's gritty and realistic. Journalist in love with a mob boss...interesting if done right without beating dead horses. Or maybe Sean is up next?
It looked like May Archer was leaving this open for some anithero/hero spin off with Gary and Dominick... that might be interesting if it's gritty and realistic. Journalist in love with a mob boss...interesting if done right without beating dead horses. Or maybe Sean is up next?
September 22, 2018
A Bit Much But Worth It
This final chapter in the series which brings together Bas and Drew is a bit overwrought in the first half, too wordy and much too angst loaded in both parts. Then the rest of the extended family--Cort & Cam And Damon & Cain--get more involved and things really pull together in the second half.
The hot and heavy plot on both the personal and the criminal level are both plotted out carefully and hold together narratively. The characters are well developed (well, Bas is a a bit shallow through most of the book), but in the end it's worth reading and putting up as either a four or five start adventure.
This final chapter in the series which brings together Bas and Drew is a bit overwrought in the first half, too wordy and much too angst loaded in both parts. Then the rest of the extended family--Cort & Cam And Damon & Cain--get more involved and things really pull together in the second half.
The hot and heavy plot on both the personal and the criminal level are both plotted out carefully and hold together narratively. The characters are well developed (well, Bas is a a bit shallow through most of the book), but in the end it's worth reading and putting up as either a four or five start adventure.
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