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An actor on possession charges, hell bent on destroying his own life meets a man who quietly works to make the world a better place. Jacob Riley is a typical Hollywood former child star with issues. He has already done prison time and at the age of twenty-six has been arrested again. Ethan Myers is the owner and manager of Macs, an education center providing teaching and learning to local low income families. Losing his partner to cancer leaves him lost and alone and he buries himself in his work to start to mend his broken heart. Sparks fly when Jacob has to complete his community service at Macs. Their relationship grows against a background of disenfranchised street gang members, arson, the Oscars, and despite their prejudices. Can Jacob Riley be saved?
219 pages, Paperback
First published October 23, 2010
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R.J. Scott
307 books2,711 followersRJ Scott writes heartwarming, passionate MM/gay romance stories where every man finds his happily ever after. When not writing, she enjoys reading books, watching movies, spending time with her family, following Formula 1 (Forza Ferrari!), and cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Email her here: rj@rjscott.co.uk
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April 12, 2017
This was a nice enjoyable read.
Jacob is a famous actor and (recovering) addict. He has been sentensed to 4 months of community service at Mac's, because of possession. I didn't really like Jacob in the beginning. He was a bit of an entitled asshole.
Mac's is run/owned by Ethan. He threw his heart and soul into it, after the loss of his lover. Ethan was a good guy, he was considerate and sweet...a total opposite of Jacob.
These two don't start of on the right foot, but as we all know.... hate can quickly turn to lust....
This also means that Jacob's behavior does a 180. That doesn't mean everything is all sunshine and roses though. They have plenty of things to work out. The background story envolves the other residents, and family members.
Even though I enjoyed reading this one, there were a few things that bothered me, which are Jacobs fast 180 and the misunderstanding at the end. This is personal though...misunderstandings and miscommunication always make my eyes twitch
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April 12, 2017
Jacob Riley is our run of the mill celebrity cliche, recovering addict and pissed off at the world. He is a self entitled jackass without remorse. He had a deal to get out of prison by serving a three months community service.
Ethan Myers is a pretty mellow character that had a lot on his plate, trying to run his community center with minimum fund is not a walk in the park. The last thing he needs is to babysit a celebrity brat.
The story started off promising with an enemies to lovers vibe. I love those. Jacob is so hateful and a class A jerk of epic proportion. He had too many issue to count, but most of it was not being explore. Ethan is dealing with grief of his own by losing his lover, but it isn't a big deal for their relationship development.
What really threw me is how easily Jacob just change. There is a mentioned of the time he spent at the center, but I didn't actually get to see his transformation. He just became a change man in my eyes just after one incident. But for what is worth, I do like the Jacob 2.0. I didn't even expect him to be the caring one in the relationship and doing all the right things. As for Ethan, I expect him to put up a bit more resistance in starting a sexual relationship with Jacob seeing as he is sort of in-charge of overseeing Jacob's community service. Bottom line is, for such a set up I'm expecting a bit more drama and complication.
Ethan Myers is a pretty mellow character that had a lot on his plate, trying to run his community center with minimum fund is not a walk in the park. The last thing he needs is to babysit a celebrity brat.
The story started off promising with an enemies to lovers vibe. I love those. Jacob is so hateful and a class A jerk of epic proportion. He had too many issue to count, but most of it was not being explore. Ethan is dealing with grief of his own by losing his lover, but it isn't a big deal for their relationship development.
What really threw me is how easily Jacob just change. There is a mentioned of the time he spent at the center, but I didn't actually get to see his transformation. He just became a change man in my eyes just after one incident. But for what is worth, I do like the Jacob 2.0. I didn't even expect him to be the caring one in the relationship and doing all the right things. As for Ethan, I expect him to put up a bit more resistance in starting a sexual relationship with Jacob seeing as he is sort of in-charge of overseeing Jacob's community service. Bottom line is, for such a set up I'm expecting a bit more drama and complication.
January 24, 2011
...The selling point in this book, by far, were the two amazing characters that sit at the front of the cast. Jacob and Ethan are dynamic, multi-faceted characters who are both lost. Ethan may have a better hold on his life and he may have somewhat of a family that he has made for himself, but he is still mourning the loss of his partner and is drowning in the debt and work that his operation needs to remain available to the community. And Jacob is probably the most angry, hateful, spiteful, self-entitled character I’ve ever read. He is so involved in his own misery that he lives in a world created in his own mind, where he is God, Judge, and Ruler of All Things. For a pretty big chunk of the novel Jacob is a repulsive character. He might turn you off (he says some terrible things that will offend you, no doubt), but that is the point — so we can see that he is Narcissus and the personification of misery by his own design. Ultimately, this leads me to the problem I had with the story. He is made out to be so utterly despicable, that it is almost impossible for him to redeem himself in my eyes. He does redeem himself, but it is a little too much for me to believe. He undertakes a journey in the novel and partway through has an epiphany brought on by outside events, his growing attraction to Ethan, and a purging of his own thoughts through writing. It seemed to come on so fast, though, and then overnight he was a different person. The story does go on to explain how this happened and why, but I think in real life, there would most likely be a grey period, where he was both angry/hurtful and contrite all at the same time...
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September 12, 2011
A beautiful story and great writing. Loved it
Omg the new cover is ugly. Don't let the new and unfortunate cover stop you from reading this book. The story is really great. I read the original edition but don't think it changed much.
Omg the new cover is ugly. Don't let the new and unfortunate cover stop you from reading this book. The story is really great. I read the original edition but don't think it changed much.
September 12, 2011
Loved it! Even though it was sweet and sappy, I could not put this book down. Ethan was so adorable and Jacob was so full of himself and yet so vulnerable.
I recommend it!
I recommend it!
November 13, 2018
The story was just, partly simple, but so good written... I just loved it! We didn't get just plain two main characters, or lovers but whole bunch of interesting people who made this story complete. I really enjoyed the change in Jacob life, his change as a character true the story...his love toward Ethan. It really was an awesome story. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOOK !!
The only negative point I have is the feeling that the ending was rushed, not talked out between Jacob and Ethan.
The only negative point I have is the feeling that the ending was rushed, not talked out between Jacob and Ethan.
October 4, 2017
Jacob Riley, a famous actor, and (recovering) addict who has been sentence to four months of community service instead of prison. His father arranged for him to be placed under the supervision of Ethan Myers.
Ethan Myers is the owner of Mac’s Education Centre, providing teaching and learning to local low income families.
Jacob arrives at the centre, hating every moment he had to be there and being a complete and utter brat. Blaming everyone for his predicament but himself and not recognising his self-destructive tendencies for all and everyone around him.
Jacob and Ethan definitely butt heads, but (way too) quickly the two grow somewhat towards each other and give in to the simmering attraction that was there from the beginning.
Fantasizing It was those freaking lips, lips born to be wrapped around Jacob’s cock. And those liquid chocolate eyes that showed so little. He could imagine them looking up at him, Ethan’s mouth closed round his dick, Jacob’s hands curled into Ethan’s short hair, holding him still and just taking his fill, fucking his mouth Jacob was a little bit unsettled by the whole attraction thing, mostly because it punctured his carefully manufactured ‘heartless bad boy’ image.
Ethan too has his fantasies about Jacob He sighed, because when he looked at Jacob, it was difficult to see past the petty arrogance and childishness to the man below. Yet, for that split second as he had looked into Jacob’s blue eyes, he’d felt a surge of attraction to the idiot. Shit, shit, shit. Think with your brains, not with your dick. So why was it that, even though he knew what Jacob was like, he had gone from soft to achingly hard when Jacob had casually looked him up and down.
But quickly they form a respect and friendship. Jacob understands and a values what Ethan does at Macs and finds himself intrigued and participating. In the process he also gives himself permission to learning about himself, why he is so angry and disappointed in his life and the people in it. Unsurprisingly, Jacob takes responsibility and finally allows himself to heal.
Ethan sees him trying and helps him and in the meantime the men find more than an attraction between them.
The story is told from both men POV’s in the third person. I found the ending to be a bit out of the blue. I would have wanted to have at least a hint towards the actions of someone who was and stayed sincere towards Jacob.
And Ethan drinking in front of Jacob, the addict and alcoholic, celebrating and relaxing with beer and wine?
Overall the story is quite compelling in the beginning but flattens out a bit at the end.
“I’m not gonna fuck you, Ethan,” Jacob whispered into Ethan’s skin, stopping to kiss every inch of skin he found. “I’m going to make love to you.”
December 28, 2014
I loved the characters. I loved the premise for the story. I loved the secondary characters. The angst wasn't too invasive. The sex was hot. So. Why 3 stars?
Possible spoilers...
The writing style was choppy & awkward. I often had difficulty working out who was talking/thinking & had to stop & re-read sections to sort out what was happening. The scenes jumped around too much as well. I have come to expect a superior writing style from Scott so was doubly disappointed by the awkward wording, phrasing & paragraphing. This story felt 'unfinished' to me.
There was a lot of unexplored background that was never developed in the book. Jacob, supposedly so 'bad' he needs to return to jail or community service yet his only 'crime' given detailed explanation in the book was childish petulance. I was left wondering how such a hard-core addict could recover & stay sober with so little apparent difficulty. His sobriety was too 'perfect' for want of a better word. Ethan was a character that alluded to depth of feeling with his panic attacks & need-to-serve-to-overcome-grief, but this facet of the storyline was left under-developed.
Then there was the developing relationship. Ethan crossed so many lines by starting his relationship with Jacob both personal & professional. His original 'hate' of Jacob is too quickly swamped by lust. Ethan is Jacobs 'jailer' (sort of) & community supervisor yet his remorse over breaking that professional code by sleeping with Jacob is too brief & shallow to be believable. Then there was a tantalising glimpse of Jacob needing to bottom for Ethan before Jacob suddenly becomes über Alpha & dominating.
There was a lot of good elements to this story but I felt that they weren't developed well. I got the impression that this book was rushed & unfinished & that if it were reviewed & edited; expanded & re-organised it would be a great read.
Originally posted on Amazon.com
Possible spoilers...
The writing style was choppy & awkward. I often had difficulty working out who was talking/thinking & had to stop & re-read sections to sort out what was happening. The scenes jumped around too much as well. I have come to expect a superior writing style from Scott so was doubly disappointed by the awkward wording, phrasing & paragraphing. This story felt 'unfinished' to me.
There was a lot of unexplored background that was never developed in the book. Jacob, supposedly so 'bad' he needs to return to jail or community service yet his only 'crime' given detailed explanation in the book was childish petulance. I was left wondering how such a hard-core addict could recover & stay sober with so little apparent difficulty. His sobriety was too 'perfect' for want of a better word. Ethan was a character that alluded to depth of feeling with his panic attacks & need-to-serve-to-overcome-grief, but this facet of the storyline was left under-developed.
Then there was the developing relationship. Ethan crossed so many lines by starting his relationship with Jacob both personal & professional. His original 'hate' of Jacob is too quickly swamped by lust. Ethan is Jacobs 'jailer' (sort of) & community supervisor yet his remorse over breaking that professional code by sleeping with Jacob is too brief & shallow to be believable. Then there was a tantalising glimpse of Jacob needing to bottom for Ethan before Jacob suddenly becomes über Alpha & dominating.
There was a lot of good elements to this story but I felt that they weren't developed well. I got the impression that this book was rushed & unfinished & that if it were reviewed & edited; expanded & re-organised it would be a great read.
Originally posted on Amazon.com
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January 24, 2023This was a enjoyable story. Read while on holiday, I wasn't looking for anything too deep and heavy and this fitted the bill perfectly.
It was a little unexpected at times. From the blurb, I expected a lot more selfish behaviour from Jacob. Yes, the beginning of the book provides his background and a glimpse of his previous attitude, but once he moves into Mac's place he settles relatively quickly. I think this quick tempering of his behaviour made it easier to understand Ethan's attraction.
Ethan is very inspiring, a good man doing good things. He has suffered loss in his life but hasn't let that stop him moving forward. That is why his commencement of a relationship with Jacob is surprising. However, if you overlook the potential inappropriateness of him having a personal relationship with a client, he and Jacob make a great couple.
The turning point for Jacob comes midway through the book. "All I know, Ethan, is that coming in, and meeting you, has been a catalyst. I want to be good, whatever good is. I want to try. I want to say I am sorry to my family. I want to know where I went wrong."
From this point, the men need to face a number of issues that threaten their relationship, from gang members, violence, Jacob's father and their own miscommunication.
I found the book a great blend of romance, sex, interesting story and with a little bit of drama thrown in.
It was a little unexpected at times. From the blurb, I expected a lot more selfish behaviour from Jacob. Yes, the beginning of the book provides his background and a glimpse of his previous attitude, but once he moves into Mac's place he settles relatively quickly. I think this quick tempering of his behaviour made it easier to understand Ethan's attraction.
Ethan is very inspiring, a good man doing good things. He has suffered loss in his life but hasn't let that stop him moving forward. That is why his commencement of a relationship with Jacob is surprising. However, if you overlook the potential inappropriateness of him having a personal relationship with a client, he and Jacob make a great couple.
The turning point for Jacob comes midway through the book. "All I know, Ethan, is that coming in, and meeting you, has been a catalyst. I want to be good, whatever good is. I want to try. I want to say I am sorry to my family. I want to know where I went wrong."
From this point, the men need to face a number of issues that threaten their relationship, from gang members, violence, Jacob's father and their own miscommunication.
I found the book a great blend of romance, sex, interesting story and with a little bit of drama thrown in.
February 5, 2012
I was skeptical at first. But, I got hooked. The troubled, rich, spoiled, bad boy pulled me in. I enjoyed how Ethan and Jacob grew together and was left wanting more.
RJ Scott has a beautifully written book with tension and drama that kept me hooked. All the characters are all well defined. Ethan and Jacob are great together in a truly believable relationship despite their differences. The sex scenes are beautifully written do not overpower the story but serve to enhance the reading experience.
RJ Scott has a beautifully written book with tension and drama that kept me hooked. All the characters are all well defined. Ethan and Jacob are great together in a truly believable relationship despite their differences. The sex scenes are beautifully written do not overpower the story but serve to enhance the reading experience.
November 26, 2010
While I think the premise is appealing, I sort of feel like I'm lost in the middle. Maybe because I expect a more thrown-down, snippy fight between Jacob and Ethan as the two clash. The part where the two finally get together feels a bit quick. Again, maybe it's just me. The writing is a bit jumpy too -- I mean, the point of views seem to change from Jacob to Ethan without any warning. BUT, I do think the characters are likeable. Wish to see more interaction of Jacob with the baby :)
June 12, 2011
Very good m/m romance about a badly behaved actor in a cable series who's been busted for possession and ends up staying at a neighborhood resource center as part of his community service.
April 26, 2017
I’m just going to tell you right up front how much I loved Ethan. He is such a caring, giving, supportive man who just wants to make other people’s lives better and you can’t help but love him for it. He’s strong and protective when he needs to be, but also just a good friend. When Jacob comes into Ethan’s world, you know there’s going to be a clash of personalities-especially since Jacob acts like a petulant child a large portion of the time.
Jacob’s one of those guys who is pretty full of himself-arrogant and manipulative when it suits his purpose and at times I just wanted to smack him when he was acting like a total ass. Once he’s ensconced at Macs, that persona at first slowly starts to drop away until one particular moment when he realizes (thanks to a push from Ethan) what other people see when they look at him. A lot of this story is Jacob’s journey to find who he really is, and to become a better person—one that was really inside of him all along.
Though Ethan and Jacob being together does create a conflict of interest given their initial relationship and the reason Jacob is at Macs in the first place, it is mostly glossed over in favor of following Jacob’s transformation from his egotistical, “it’s not me, it’s everyone else” mentality to someone who truly cares about others and wants to change for the better. Jacob and Ethan together did feel natural and their intimate scenes were plenty hot.
Moments was an enjoyable read that gets 4 solid stars from me. I do recommend this to M/M romance fans, and this book is intended for readers 18+ for adult language and M/M sexual content.
Jacob’s one of those guys who is pretty full of himself-arrogant and manipulative when it suits his purpose and at times I just wanted to smack him when he was acting like a total ass. Once he’s ensconced at Macs, that persona at first slowly starts to drop away until one particular moment when he realizes (thanks to a push from Ethan) what other people see when they look at him. A lot of this story is Jacob’s journey to find who he really is, and to become a better person—one that was really inside of him all along.
Though Ethan and Jacob being together does create a conflict of interest given their initial relationship and the reason Jacob is at Macs in the first place, it is mostly glossed over in favor of following Jacob’s transformation from his egotistical, “it’s not me, it’s everyone else” mentality to someone who truly cares about others and wants to change for the better. Jacob and Ethan together did feel natural and their intimate scenes were plenty hot.
Moments was an enjoyable read that gets 4 solid stars from me. I do recommend this to M/M romance fans, and this book is intended for readers 18+ for adult language and M/M sexual content.
March 8, 2013
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Ethan Meyers is mourning the death of his partner while running Mac's, an inner city half way house. Mac's reaches out to inner city people teaching them math and language skills and Ethan is on a mission to save it. Jacob Riley is a recovering druggie and alcoholic actor sentenced to four months of community service at Mac's. He enters the place ranting and cussing up a storm blaming everyone but himself for being there. Trials and personal awakenings change both Ethan's and Jacob's lives but can an older man fit into a TV star's world and would he even want to?
This story tackles the ugly side of the film industry while showing that the family you choose is the family that redeems you. You couldn't find two more opposite men than Ethan and Jacob if you triesd. Ethan was just a plain old good guy doing his best to help everyone out. Jacob was not much more than a spoiled man-child used to being catered to and pampered. I liked both characters and they were well written. The secondary characters were also well put together especially Isabella, Mateo and Maria. I enjoyed the way that Jacob's father, Joe came through for the center. The story read easily and kept moving with the different sub-plots. I think the addition of Isabella's daughter, Beth helped both Ethan and Jacob realize just what the word family means. That Ethan and Jacob would wind up together was a foregone conclusion but the getting there is well worth the read. Pick up RJ's latest book and see. You won't be disappointed.
Ethan Meyers is mourning the death of his partner while running Mac's, an inner city half way house. Mac's reaches out to inner city people teaching them math and language skills and Ethan is on a mission to save it. Jacob Riley is a recovering druggie and alcoholic actor sentenced to four months of community service at Mac's. He enters the place ranting and cussing up a storm blaming everyone but himself for being there. Trials and personal awakenings change both Ethan's and Jacob's lives but can an older man fit into a TV star's world and would he even want to?
This story tackles the ugly side of the film industry while showing that the family you choose is the family that redeems you. You couldn't find two more opposite men than Ethan and Jacob if you triesd. Ethan was just a plain old good guy doing his best to help everyone out. Jacob was not much more than a spoiled man-child used to being catered to and pampered. I liked both characters and they were well written. The secondary characters were also well put together especially Isabella, Mateo and Maria. I enjoyed the way that Jacob's father, Joe came through for the center. The story read easily and kept moving with the different sub-plots. I think the addition of Isabella's daughter, Beth helped both Ethan and Jacob realize just what the word family means. That Ethan and Jacob would wind up together was a foregone conclusion but the getting there is well worth the read. Pick up RJ's latest book and see. You won't be disappointed.
October 8, 2013
3.25 stars
RJ Scott is pretty much an auto buy author for me. Love most of the stories that the author writes. That being said, I enjoyed this one, but didn't love it. This story held a lot of promise, however I just keep feeling that there were parts missing. For me some of the side stories seemed to be just thrown in to move the plot along, but not developed enough for my tastes. I liked both Ethan and Jacob and they fit well together. I was just a little disappointed on how fast and easily Jacob seemed to change. I guess I expected more and that is an issue with my expectations, not with the writing or the story.
RJ Scott is pretty much an auto buy author for me. Love most of the stories that the author writes. That being said, I enjoyed this one, but didn't love it. This story held a lot of promise, however I just keep feeling that there were parts missing. For me some of the side stories seemed to be just thrown in to move the plot along, but not developed enough for my tastes. I liked both Ethan and Jacob and they fit well together. I was just a little disappointed on how fast and easily Jacob seemed to change. I guess I expected more and that is an issue with my expectations, not with the writing or the story.
April 12, 2011
**4.5** This was a beautiful read - so much angst and heartbreak and confusion. RJ's characters are always strong and well-written, and Ethan and Jacob were no exception - passionate, strong, emotional, loving, stubborn, achingly-proud - they both just jumped off the page for me. Amazing story.
March 7, 2011
I loved this book. The interactions between Jacob and Ethan- and the whole little cast of supporting characters were wonderful. But most of all, I loved seeing Jacob grow up and become a man anyone would be proud to call friend, lover, or son.
May 1, 2011
Vastly impressed with this book!!!!!! The in-depth exploration of the main characters emotions made this story more realistic and profound.
Once again the quality of RJ Scott writing has left me stunned. I am looking forward to reading more from this talented author.
Once again the quality of RJ Scott writing has left me stunned. I am looking forward to reading more from this talented author.
December 18, 2011
Another winner from RJ Scott! I really loved this book. Right from the beginning I was lost I couldn't stop reading it. Then it was over, that always makes me a tiny bit depressed when I'm in love with the story and the characters. I never want these type of books to end.
August 17, 2012
Review Summary:
A well-drawn cast of characters kept this sweet story moving well, despite the occasional stumble.
Review:
Main Characters:
Jacob Riley is an actor on the edge. Convicted of possession with jail time under his belt, he's facing one last ray of hope in community service. Not that he sees it that way, mind. No, Jacob is better than the humiliation the courts are forcing upon him; he'll show them.
Jacob is, quite frankly, the worst kind of spoiled man-child, rude and inconsiderate to everyone and constantly regarding himself as a victim, unfairly villified by people jealous of him. He's downright hateful at times, and his narrow worldview is appalling. He makes snap judgments with no evidence--he assumes that Ethan and Isabella, a teenage mother who stays at Mac's, are sleeping together because they display a fondness toward each other--and refuses to see anything wrong with himself.
The transition from hateful jackass to sensitive sweetie takes a while to be set into motion, but it's a quick change once it starts. It's perhaps too abrupt, even, to the point that I found myself waiting for the other shoe to drop when Jacob started being considerate, but I like nice!Jacob enough to overlook the worst of the shock. He's almost saccharine, but skirts the edges just enough to be a genuinely appealing character, one I particularly enjoyed spending the rest of the book with.
Ethan, on the other hand, is never anything but a nice guy. Devoted to Mac's after the death of his lover, he's found an inner strength that sees him through his mission of teaching life skills to disadvantaged people. He's calm and considerate, generous and good-natured--almost too good to be true, really. Like nice!Jacob, though, he manages to avoid being cloying, instead providing a stoic balance to Jacob's less-desirable antics.
Having already been in a good place at the beginning of the book, Ethan did far less growing than Jacob. This isn't to say that he was the same man at the end of it. In the beginning, despite having so many good traits, he was also frazzled and stressed to distraction, heading quickly towards burn-out. By the end, he's better able to let others help, rather than trying to do everything himself. He's still a strong, admirable man throughout, the kind of man I would love to know.
Chemistry:
From the start, Jacob and Ethan are at odds. Ethan sees Jacob as a spoiled brat, while Jacob sees Ethan as his uptight jailor. Even their mutual dislike isn't enough to completely quell the attraction between them, even if said attraction is limited to fantasies to which neither will admit. It takes a near-tragedy to instigate the change in Jacob necessary for them to be able to reconcile themselves to the heat between them. As with Jacob's transformation into nice!Jacob, the speed with which the attraction blooms into action is a bit too much, but nevertheless appealing. Jacob's careful consideration of an ill Ethan is entirely too sweet, the first kiss inevitable and adorable.
It's not long (read: a nap later) before they're moving well beyond the first kiss, and it's impossible not to appreciate the passion they share. I do like that it's not all sunshine and roses between them, though; they each still have doubts, about themselves and each other, and histories to work past.
Secondary Characters:
The supporting cast is strong, full of likable, memorable characters, from Ethan's assistant, Maria, and her husband to Isabella and her brother to Jacob's father, Joe. They're well-realized, even those whose parts to play are small, and distinct voices that work well to flesh out Jacob and Ethan's world.
My particular favorite was Mateo, Isabella's brother. His struggle to take care of his family on his own was touching, but I was still happy to find that he wasn't completely unable to accept the help of others, even if it took him some time to wrap his head around it.
Isabella's daughter, Beth, was also a scene stealer, even if she was more of a concept than a character. She worked well to set up the softer side of Ethan and, if quite a bit later, Jacob. She was utilized just enough to be intriguing without turning the story into a babyfest, striking a lovely balance.
Story:
There are a number of threads that weave together to create the story, including Ethan's struggle to keep Mac's open, Jacob's transformation into a functioning adult, and their fumbling steps toward intimacy. They're balanced well; though the romance naturally takes precedence, it couldn't happen without the other elements bolstering it.
There are a number of secondary elements that come into play also, smaller in scope but no less significant. Without the plot by Isabella's attacker to destroy Mac's and drive her back into his sphere of influence, Jacob would have floundered much longer without exhibiting much in the way of growth. Without the actions of Jacob's father in Jacob's absence, Mac's would have remained in suspension and Ethan and Jacob would not have discovered what it meant to trust each other.
There's always just enough happening to keep things moving along well without bogging them down. My only real complaint is with occasional pacing issues, when there are somewhat-abrupt timeskips. It's not that there's anything missing from the skip, per se, it just feels like a very sharp transition every now and then. I'm also left wondering what happened to the third Ghost after Tyrone and Pyro went through with their plan, but that concern was secondary enough to be little bit a fleeting niggling.
Okay, I lied; one other niggle: the drama at the end did strike me as a bit over-the-top. Jacob's reaction was a bit too macho for me to completely buy into it:
The fact that Jacob himself admits that it would be easily explained and then he still decides to fix it himself, without so much as considering discussing it with Ethan, bothers me a bit. I also doubt I'll ever be much of a fan of contrived separations. Sometimes it works, but in this case it struck me as a bit gratuitous. I still enjoyed the build-up to the end, but I found myself wanting to roll my eyes and tell Jacob to get over the saint act sometimes.
Writing:
I've very few complaints with the composition of this story. The writing style is smooth and easy to read, and there is little in the way of errors. (There are a few here and there, though most are easily overlooked. Still, I feel I do have to admit that Ethan spotting a slither of Jacob's neck amused me.)
Most of the story is told from Ethan or Jacob's point of view, but there are the occasional inserts from other characters. Some shed light onto aspects of the story that neither Ethan nor Jacob could, like the brief looks into Tyrone's head, while others seem not strictly necessary. Most of the time, there would've been a way to provide the same information from either Ethan or Jacob's point of view, if skewed slightly by their characters. (That may be entirely my own personal preference, however, as I definitely do prefer fewer points of view.)
Overall:
I definitely enjoyed my glimpse into Ethan and Jacob's world. I was able to believe in them as people, and found myself caring about what happened to them, even the secondary characters. Despite the occasionally overblown drama, I was able to easily lose myself in the story and enjoyed it from beginning to end. Anyone who loves sweet romances with characters who take a while to discover themselves but pull through in the end is sure to love this story, and I have no qualms about recommending it.
Review originally posted at The Black Dog Reads.
A well-drawn cast of characters kept this sweet story moving well, despite the occasional stumble.
Review:
Main Characters:
Jacob Riley is an actor on the edge. Convicted of possession with jail time under his belt, he's facing one last ray of hope in community service. Not that he sees it that way, mind. No, Jacob is better than the humiliation the courts are forcing upon him; he'll show them.
Jacob is, quite frankly, the worst kind of spoiled man-child, rude and inconsiderate to everyone and constantly regarding himself as a victim, unfairly villified by people jealous of him. He's downright hateful at times, and his narrow worldview is appalling. He makes snap judgments with no evidence--he assumes that Ethan and Isabella, a teenage mother who stays at Mac's, are sleeping together because they display a fondness toward each other--and refuses to see anything wrong with himself.
"Well, well," he said, leaning back against the counter. "If I wasn't gay, I could so tap that ass."
In one smoothly controlled motion, Ethan stepped up and glared into Jacob's face. "Isabella is a guest here. You will treat her with respect." Ethan's voice was tight, controlled, his face stony.
The windows to his soul though? Those soft brown eyes were stormy and flashing fire. Jacob stopped himself from flinching away, shutting down any reaction to the clearly furious Ethan.
"I get it, okay? Point taken. Stay away from the hot, under-age sex," Jacob said. "How about I don't mention you, the under-age sex, and the baby to the papers, and you let things slide for the next four months." Ethan's face turned a startling shade of red.
"How about you start paying attention to what is under your nose, Mr. Ryan? Stop jumping to conclusions and you might actually learn something in the next four months." Ethan's underlying tone was difficult to make out. Jacob thought he sensed disgust and maybe a small amount of pity. Ethan in a temper was possibly a formidable opponent and not to messed with.
"Whatever," Jacob said smirking "And it's Riley." This is so on, he thought to himself with no small measure of imagining the pleasure he was going to get from winding up this tight-assed man.
The transition from hateful jackass to sensitive sweetie takes a while to be set into motion, but it's a quick change once it starts. It's perhaps too abrupt, even, to the point that I found myself waiting for the other shoe to drop when Jacob started being considerate, but I like nice!Jacob enough to overlook the worst of the shock. He's almost saccharine, but skirts the edges just enough to be a genuinely appealing character, one I particularly enjoyed spending the rest of the book with.
Ethan, on the other hand, is never anything but a nice guy. Devoted to Mac's after the death of his lover, he's found an inner strength that sees him through his mission of teaching life skills to disadvantaged people. He's calm and considerate, generous and good-natured--almost too good to be true, really. Like nice!Jacob, though, he manages to avoid being cloying, instead providing a stoic balance to Jacob's less-desirable antics.
Having already been in a good place at the beginning of the book, Ethan did far less growing than Jacob. This isn't to say that he was the same man at the end of it. In the beginning, despite having so many good traits, he was also frazzled and stressed to distraction, heading quickly towards burn-out. By the end, he's better able to let others help, rather than trying to do everything himself. He's still a strong, admirable man throughout, the kind of man I would love to know.
Chemistry:
From the start, Jacob and Ethan are at odds. Ethan sees Jacob as a spoiled brat, while Jacob sees Ethan as his uptight jailor. Even their mutual dislike isn't enough to completely quell the attraction between them, even if said attraction is limited to fantasies to which neither will admit. It takes a near-tragedy to instigate the change in Jacob necessary for them to be able to reconcile themselves to the heat between them. As with Jacob's transformation into nice!Jacob, the speed with which the attraction blooms into action is a bit too much, but nevertheless appealing. Jacob's careful consideration of an ill Ethan is entirely too sweet, the first kiss inevitable and adorable.
Jacob would swear forever after that Ethan pouted, and it was entirely Ethan's fault that what happened next happened. He just couldn't resist the sleepy brown eyes and the soft lips and bent slowly, giving Ethan every chance to pull back. But he didn't. In fact, he raised his head slightly and they met in the middle, the softest touch of a kiss. Jacob lifted a hand and curved it round Ethan's face, feeling the stubble scrape his palm, tilting his head to better rest his lips against Ethan's.
He breathed a sigh and parted his lips slightly, his tongue moving to touch Jacob's tentatively. Softly, their tongues met, and they exchanged gentle breaths that mingled and tasted of them both. The kiss lasted forever, each gentle touch nothing more than exploration, learning. Jacob pulled back, his lips damp and his pupils blown, looking down at the man who held his whole future in his hands.
"Ethan?" he whispered, the query soft.
"Jacob," Ethan said and snuggled into Jacob's neck, sleep pulling him under at last. Jacob smiled tenderly and, cradling him closer, settled back on the pillows to let him sleep. This was nice. More than nice. This was peace and promise and heat all at the same time.
It's not long (read: a nap later) before they're moving well beyond the first kiss, and it's impossible not to appreciate the passion they share. I do like that it's not all sunshine and roses between them, though; they each still have doubts, about themselves and each other, and histories to work past.
Secondary Characters:
The supporting cast is strong, full of likable, memorable characters, from Ethan's assistant, Maria, and her husband to Isabella and her brother to Jacob's father, Joe. They're well-realized, even those whose parts to play are small, and distinct voices that work well to flesh out Jacob and Ethan's world.
My particular favorite was Mateo, Isabella's brother. His struggle to take care of his family on his own was touching, but I was still happy to find that he wasn't completely unable to accept the help of others, even if it took him some time to wrap his head around it.
Isabella's daughter, Beth, was also a scene stealer, even if she was more of a concept than a character. She worked well to set up the softer side of Ethan and, if quite a bit later, Jacob. She was utilized just enough to be intriguing without turning the story into a babyfest, striking a lovely balance.
Story:
There are a number of threads that weave together to create the story, including Ethan's struggle to keep Mac's open, Jacob's transformation into a functioning adult, and their fumbling steps toward intimacy. They're balanced well; though the romance naturally takes precedence, it couldn't happen without the other elements bolstering it.
There are a number of secondary elements that come into play also, smaller in scope but no less significant. Without the plot by Isabella's attacker to destroy Mac's and drive her back into his sphere of influence, Jacob would have floundered much longer without exhibiting much in the way of growth. Without the actions of Jacob's father in Jacob's absence, Mac's would have remained in suspension and Ethan and Jacob would not have discovered what it meant to trust each other.
There's always just enough happening to keep things moving along well without bogging them down. My only real complaint is with occasional pacing issues, when there are somewhat-abrupt timeskips. It's not that there's anything missing from the skip, per se, it just feels like a very sharp transition every now and then. I'm also left wondering what happened to the third Ghost after Tyrone and Pyro went through with their plan, but that concern was secondary enough to be little bit a fleeting niggling.
Okay, I lied; one other niggle: the drama at the end did strike me as a bit over-the-top. Jacob's reaction was a bit too macho for me to completely buy into it:
The fact that Jacob himself admits that it would be easily explained and then he still decides to fix it himself, without so much as considering discussing it with Ethan, bothers me a bit. I also doubt I'll ever be much of a fan of contrived separations. Sometimes it works, but in this case it struck me as a bit gratuitous. I still enjoyed the build-up to the end, but I found myself wanting to roll my eyes and tell Jacob to get over the saint act sometimes.
Writing:
I've very few complaints with the composition of this story. The writing style is smooth and easy to read, and there is little in the way of errors. (There are a few here and there, though most are easily overlooked. Still, I feel I do have to admit that Ethan spotting a slither of Jacob's neck amused me.)
Most of the story is told from Ethan or Jacob's point of view, but there are the occasional inserts from other characters. Some shed light onto aspects of the story that neither Ethan nor Jacob could, like the brief looks into Tyrone's head, while others seem not strictly necessary. Most of the time, there would've been a way to provide the same information from either Ethan or Jacob's point of view, if skewed slightly by their characters. (That may be entirely my own personal preference, however, as I definitely do prefer fewer points of view.)
Overall:
I definitely enjoyed my glimpse into Ethan and Jacob's world. I was able to believe in them as people, and found myself caring about what happened to them, even the secondary characters. Despite the occasionally overblown drama, I was able to easily lose myself in the story and enjoyed it from beginning to end. Anyone who loves sweet romances with characters who take a while to discover themselves but pull through in the end is sure to love this story, and I have no qualms about recommending it.
Review originally posted at The Black Dog Reads.
April 23, 2017
*3.5 stars*
I have a thing for enemies to lovers stories. I am also a huge fan of RJ Scott so even though this is a re-release of a previously published work, I was so ready to love the hell out of Moments ... but in the end wound up only liking it. That's not to say there weren't plenty of things to enjoy in this book, because, hello? RJ Scott people so you know the characters are going to be memorable.
Jacob Riley is a recovering addict who has been sentenced to four months of community service, which he will fulfill at Mac's--an education center focusing on helping low income families with learning. The center is run by Ethan Myers, who started Mac's with his late partner. Ethan still hasn't gotten over losing his husband to cancer and the center is falling apart and in much need of many repairs. When an opportunity, in the form of a large donation, comes in with the stipulation that Jacob perform his community service at Mac's, Ethan can hardly turn the offer down. Jacob is a spoiled, entitled, arrogant B-list movie star who thinks he's above Ethan and everyone else at the center. Sparks immediately begin flying between the nice and quiet Ethan and the flamboyant Jacob. Of course these sparks turn to attraction, much too quickly for my liking, but there's no doubting their mutual attraction.
For me, Jacob's redemption happened much too quickly with very little self reflection and growth. He turns out to be a really nice guy underneath all the posturing, but I much prefer the growth to build instead of happening almost overnight. I also paused, a lot, at how fast the relationship between Ethan and Jacob develops, especially since Ethan is overseeing Jacob's community service and is responsible for reporting how he's doing. Big conflict of interest there, but in the end it mostly works. I really enjoyed the secondary characters, though, and they definitely added to the overall story and really showcased what Mac's is all about. As with any RJ Scott book, the sexy times were well written (though there was a bit of confusion as to who wanted to be the "top"). I am never a fan of the big misunderstanding proving the impetus for the conflict at the climax, but again, it all wound up working out okay. This isn't my favorite RJ Scott book, but if you're a fan of hers, you will enjoy this one so be sure to check it out.
*This review will also be posted on www.diversereader.blogspot.com*
I have a thing for enemies to lovers stories. I am also a huge fan of RJ Scott so even though this is a re-release of a previously published work, I was so ready to love the hell out of Moments ... but in the end wound up only liking it. That's not to say there weren't plenty of things to enjoy in this book, because, hello? RJ Scott people so you know the characters are going to be memorable.
Jacob Riley is a recovering addict who has been sentenced to four months of community service, which he will fulfill at Mac's--an education center focusing on helping low income families with learning. The center is run by Ethan Myers, who started Mac's with his late partner. Ethan still hasn't gotten over losing his husband to cancer and the center is falling apart and in much need of many repairs. When an opportunity, in the form of a large donation, comes in with the stipulation that Jacob perform his community service at Mac's, Ethan can hardly turn the offer down. Jacob is a spoiled, entitled, arrogant B-list movie star who thinks he's above Ethan and everyone else at the center. Sparks immediately begin flying between the nice and quiet Ethan and the flamboyant Jacob. Of course these sparks turn to attraction, much too quickly for my liking, but there's no doubting their mutual attraction.
For me, Jacob's redemption happened much too quickly with very little self reflection and growth. He turns out to be a really nice guy underneath all the posturing, but I much prefer the growth to build instead of happening almost overnight. I also paused, a lot, at how fast the relationship between Ethan and Jacob develops, especially since Ethan is overseeing Jacob's community service and is responsible for reporting how he's doing. Big conflict of interest there, but in the end it mostly works. I really enjoyed the secondary characters, though, and they definitely added to the overall story and really showcased what Mac's is all about. As with any RJ Scott book, the sexy times were well written (though there was a bit of confusion as to who wanted to be the "top"). I am never a fan of the big misunderstanding proving the impetus for the conflict at the climax, but again, it all wound up working out okay. This isn't my favorite RJ Scott book, but if you're a fan of hers, you will enjoy this one so be sure to check it out.
*This review will also be posted on www.diversereader.blogspot.com*
April 21, 2017
4 stars for each moment!
I can’t believe I missed this book when it was originally published, but I’m sure glad I did so I had the opportunity to read the latest edition. I loved the overall concept of this story – a spoiled Hollywood brat (former child star) who has had significant addiction issues in the past, is checked into Mac’s – a place for him to serve out his community service instead of going to jail. Along the way Jacob’s entire perspective, personality, and life goals change drastically through the help of Ethan and Mac’s community.
This isn’t just a love story, but a transformational story that includes a lot of community involvement – there’s some gang activity, a young mother and her brother, a corporate takeover, and more. Essentially, you get immersed into what makes the community center the back-beat of the story – and why it’s so important for Ethan and then Jacob.
This is a great read for anyone who likes some grit with their romance, and doesn’t mind a complete life overhaul in the course of four months – it actually played well, and not “insta” much – other than the original lust. Overall, it was a fun read with some depth and curve balls – definitely worth the read!
Review Copy of Moments provided by Love Lane Books Limited for an honest review.
Reviewed by Mel from Alpha Book Club
I can’t believe I missed this book when it was originally published, but I’m sure glad I did so I had the opportunity to read the latest edition. I loved the overall concept of this story – a spoiled Hollywood brat (former child star) who has had significant addiction issues in the past, is checked into Mac’s – a place for him to serve out his community service instead of going to jail. Along the way Jacob’s entire perspective, personality, and life goals change drastically through the help of Ethan and Mac’s community.
This isn’t just a love story, but a transformational story that includes a lot of community involvement – there’s some gang activity, a young mother and her brother, a corporate takeover, and more. Essentially, you get immersed into what makes the community center the back-beat of the story – and why it’s so important for Ethan and then Jacob.
This is a great read for anyone who likes some grit with their romance, and doesn’t mind a complete life overhaul in the course of four months – it actually played well, and not “insta” much – other than the original lust. Overall, it was a fun read with some depth and curve balls – definitely worth the read!
Review Copy of Moments provided by Love Lane Books Limited for an honest review.
Reviewed by Mel from Alpha Book Club
April 23, 2017
Another winner from RJ Scott!
I have enjoyed every single book I've read by RJ Scott. At 292 pages, Moments is a bit longer than some of her books so this should satisfy people who prefer a longer book to read.
The introduction to Jacob Riley in chapter 1 left me thinking what a jerk. He is self-centered and mean and nasty to people who are trying to help him. Fortunately, things changed as the story went along.
Ethan Myers runs Mac's – the Center for Adult Education – where Jacob's father donated a hefty sum so Jacob could do his community service rather than go to jail after being arrested for possession. Ethan started Mac's to honor his life partner who died from cancer.
I just love how RJ Scott created such interesting characters. At times I wanted to strangle them but then something would happen to make me love them once again. I also love stories that tug on all of my emotions as this one did. I don't do spoilers so you will have to read this for yourself to see what I mean.
I've only been reading RJ Scott books for about a year but she quickly became one of my favorite M/M authors. She also writes M/F books and I have loved those that I've read. If you haven't ready anything by Ms. Scott you really should give her a try.
I have enjoyed every single book I've read by RJ Scott. At 292 pages, Moments is a bit longer than some of her books so this should satisfy people who prefer a longer book to read.
The introduction to Jacob Riley in chapter 1 left me thinking what a jerk. He is self-centered and mean and nasty to people who are trying to help him. Fortunately, things changed as the story went along.
Ethan Myers runs Mac's – the Center for Adult Education – where Jacob's father donated a hefty sum so Jacob could do his community service rather than go to jail after being arrested for possession. Ethan started Mac's to honor his life partner who died from cancer.
I just love how RJ Scott created such interesting characters. At times I wanted to strangle them but then something would happen to make me love them once again. I also love stories that tug on all of my emotions as this one did. I don't do spoilers so you will have to read this for yourself to see what I mean.
I've only been reading RJ Scott books for about a year but she quickly became one of my favorite M/M authors. She also writes M/F books and I have loved those that I've read. If you haven't ready anything by Ms. Scott you really should give her a try.
April 20, 2017
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
One of the things I love about romance novels is the certainty that however different and unlikely the pairing seems, somehow the author will make us believe in the power of love once again. Well, Ms Scott sets the bar pretty high here, with two great lead characters who do not seem compatible at all. And yet, as they spend time together, it seems impossible to imagine anyone better for either of them.
As an educator, I loved the lesson writing the complaint letter, and all that Macs stands for, so it's ongoing success was important to me. Always the sign of a good story, and clear evidence of research into the issues of that part of the inner city.
So if you want a well written, meaningful and sexy romance, then Ethan and Jacob's story will provide exactly that.
One of the things I love about romance novels is the certainty that however different and unlikely the pairing seems, somehow the author will make us believe in the power of love once again. Well, Ms Scott sets the bar pretty high here, with two great lead characters who do not seem compatible at all. And yet, as they spend time together, it seems impossible to imagine anyone better for either of them.
As an educator, I loved the lesson writing the complaint letter, and all that Macs stands for, so it's ongoing success was important to me. Always the sign of a good story, and clear evidence of research into the issues of that part of the inner city.
So if you want a well written, meaningful and sexy romance, then Ethan and Jacob's story will provide exactly that.
November 18, 2013
This was good, although I thought I was gonna rate it higher until the last 30 pages or so. Initially, Jacob... well, he's a douche. But they did a good job in taking their time to show his change and growth to make it believable. I felt the relationship between him and Ethan develop over time, although of course they needed a slightly ridiculous catalyst to finally make the big leap
Anyway, of course they gotta add a little drama in at the end, and it was just pushing it, and then instead of the slow-growing HEA we were getting we get an all-of-a-sudden-everything-is-perfect reuinion and cut! So it could have ended a little smoother.
Lastly, there were just a few things that I never really felt got fully developed. 1) Mac. Ethan states at one point that when they put the sex on hold, he and Jacob talked a lot, one of the topics being his history with his late partner, Edward MacIntyre. Ummm... I would have liked to have been privy to that convo. 2) Why Jacob is such a bad-boy (What did he go to jail for? Possession?) and how he recovered/quite so easily. There was one scene where he wanted a beer but Ethan handles it and that's that, problem solved. 3) Jacob make a point of saying that he was hesitant to bring it up, but he wanted Ethan to top... sooooo, did that scene get cut out? Cuz why mention it if it's never gonna happen?
Anyway, of course they gotta add a little drama in at the end, and it was just pushing it, and then instead of the slow-growing HEA we were getting we get an all-of-a-sudden-everything-is-perfect reuinion and cut! So it could have ended a little smoother.
Lastly, there were just a few things that I never really felt got fully developed. 1) Mac. Ethan states at one point that when they put the sex on hold, he and Jacob talked a lot, one of the topics being his history with his late partner, Edward MacIntyre. Ummm... I would have liked to have been privy to that convo. 2) Why Jacob is such a bad-boy (What did he go to jail for? Possession?) and how he recovered/quite so easily. There was one scene where he wanted a beer but Ethan handles it and that's that, problem solved. 3) Jacob make a point of saying that he was hesitant to bring it up, but he wanted Ethan to top... sooooo, did that scene get cut out? Cuz why mention it if it's never gonna happen?
January 12, 2011
Jaymes’ Review:
Moments is another astounding love story by RJ Scott. Ms. Scott has a knack for putting together what seem to be polar opposites but showing they really aren’t.
Jacob and Ethan’s meeting starts off disastrous but one night in which everything is almost lost the most important thing is found – love and acceptance. Jacob doesn’t want to be at Mac’s until a fire and a gang member threaten the work Ethan is doing. Over the court appointed time Jacob spends as a resident of Mac’s he learns things about himself he never knew and found that illusive piece of himself that had been missing. Ethan is still dealing with aftermath of losing his lover with panic attacks and the worries of keeping his life’s work afloat. He and Jacob form a bond that goes from need to love during the time they work together. They almost lose each other due to interference from well-meaning but clueless family members and through the haze of hurt brought on by themselves.
Moments is about all those “moments” you find yourself never realizing you wanted until you experienced them. RJ Scott created a special couple in Ethan and Jacob. Another good read by a wonderful author.
Rated 4 Gold Crowns by Jaymes!
Moments is another astounding love story by RJ Scott. Ms. Scott has a knack for putting together what seem to be polar opposites but showing they really aren’t.
Jacob and Ethan’s meeting starts off disastrous but one night in which everything is almost lost the most important thing is found – love and acceptance. Jacob doesn’t want to be at Mac’s until a fire and a gang member threaten the work Ethan is doing. Over the court appointed time Jacob spends as a resident of Mac’s he learns things about himself he never knew and found that illusive piece of himself that had been missing. Ethan is still dealing with aftermath of losing his lover with panic attacks and the worries of keeping his life’s work afloat. He and Jacob form a bond that goes from need to love during the time they work together. They almost lose each other due to interference from well-meaning but clueless family members and through the haze of hurt brought on by themselves.
Moments is about all those “moments” you find yourself never realizing you wanted until you experienced them. RJ Scott created a special couple in Ethan and Jacob. Another good read by a wonderful author.
Rated 4 Gold Crowns by Jaymes!
August 30, 2011
A pleasing digression from the usual setting and story for a romance novel. Has it's happy-ever-after, but it took me somewhere far deeper than that. A young, eminently spoiled and selfish young man is forced—in order to avoid legal repercussions—to do some good in the world. The question the book asks and answers is whether this enforced change of perspective will make any real difference, and whether that can open a man's heart to love. The two main characters are well-drawn and empathetic, each in his own way. Their love story is poignant. I went back and forth on the rating, actually changing it a couple of times. At first I thought 4 stars, but the more I pondered, the more I realized that though it isn't the kind of story that makes me want to jump and shout, it is the kind of book that sticks with me. That makes it 5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it.
November 27, 2011
3.5 stars (but rounded up to 4 for this review) - This was a lovely little story that I downloaded to my Kindle and read in one sitting. It was exactly the sort of M/M romance novel that I like; I'm a total sucker for the 'rivals become lovers' storyline and I just adore a reformed 'bad boy' ;)
There were a few editing mistakes in Moments, and I found that the formatting was a bit odd here and there (but this unfortunate problem may have just been unique to the Kindle edition). I feel that, in places, the story could have benefitted from an extra proof-read to correct the small errors that managed to slip through the net. These problems did not detract too much from the story and it was still a good read. Great job, RJ :D
There were a few editing mistakes in Moments, and I found that the formatting was a bit odd here and there (but this unfortunate problem may have just been unique to the Kindle edition). I feel that, in places, the story could have benefitted from an extra proof-read to correct the small errors that managed to slip through the net. These problems did not detract too much from the story and it was still a good read. Great job, RJ :D
March 10, 2011
I am totally in love with RJ Scott! Every book I have read has pulled me in and made me care! Moments was so engrossing to me from start to finish. I love that RJ doesn't rely on sex to push a storyline but only to enhance what the characters are going through. I love a good sex sex sex read when it's done well as much as the next person but with RJ it's the emotion and the characters that drive the story and the sex is the cherry on top of the deliciously good sundae. The only critique I have is that it ended and I just wanted to keep on reading about Ethan and Jacob and Isabella, Mateo and little Beth.
March 29, 2011
This was a good read. I liked Jacob although at first he came across as a real putz. And at first Ethan was a little TOO nice, but they evened each other out. My only complaint is a pretty common one, I think, the manufactured conflict when the heroes are going off on tangents in their own heads, believing they know what the other person is thinking. That can be so aggravating at times. I think there was enough outside conflict without having to deal with terrible mindreaders :)
All in all, an enjoyable read, good characters. The bad guys get what's coming to them, and all's right with the ending :)
All in all, an enjoyable read, good characters. The bad guys get what's coming to them, and all's right with the ending :)
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