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BFF: Best Friend's Father #1
Best Friend's Father
A beach vacay with my best bud since college seems like the perfect opportunity to relax, catch some rays, and enjoy a couple of nights on the town. When I find a girl who's eager to mess around with me, I figure I've got it made.Then I meet the intense, hot-as-hell, tattooed Eric Westright, who wrecks my world...in the best possible way.He awakens something within me-something that's always been here, but that's never pulled so powerfully...not until I looked into those solemn blue eyes and felt the red-hot spark of his touch.There's something about this chemistry that's so intoxicating, and the more I get to know him, the harder it becomes for me to resist these impulses that overtake me-that leave me wanting him to show me what it feels like to have a man inside me.I know he's fighting too. It's so wrong, but every kiss, every caress, every stroke feels so right. We shouldn't act on these urges, but we can't help ourselves.First he claims my body, then he claims my heart.And before I know it, I'm in too deep with my best friend's father...*BFF is a steamy romance, but one of the main characters has a painful past that may act as a trigger for some people. Readers are invited to check out the complete trigger warning on the copyright page, which can be viewed by clicking on the "Look Inside" preview or by downloading the sample. These triggers contain spoilers for the novel.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 11, 2018
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Devon McCormack
49 books1,543 followersDevon McCormack grew up in the Georgia suburbs with his two younger brothers and an older sister. At a very young age, he spun tales the old fashioned way, lying to anyone and everyone he encountered. He claimed he was an orphan. He claimed to be a king from another planet. He claimed to have supernatural powers. He has since harnessed this penchant for tall tales by crafting worlds and characters that allow him to live out whatever fantasy he chooses. Devon is an out and proud queer man living in Atlanta, Georgia.
Devon's body of work ranges from erotica to young adult, so readers should check the synopses of his books before purchasing so that they know what they're getting into.
Devon's body of work ranges from erotica to young adult, so readers should check the synopses of his books before purchasing so that they know what they're getting into.
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February 15, 2018
TO BE CONTINUED...
fuuuuuuuuck you.
Have I written here about how I don't deal well with series? No?
Facts about me:
1) I'm suuuuper impatient.
2) I don't do delayed gratification.
3) I have trust issues - looking at you fantasy authors who create beautiful, magnificent worlds and stories and get us all hooked and...
So realizing that this is the start to a series after I Day 1 downloaded it?
[anger face]
[all the anger face]
Was the book good? Yes, it fucking was, and that's why I'm mad.
It was a titch too long. I got pretty ambivalent somewhere around the very unnecessarily detailed stop to Wendy's. (spoiler alert, they love chicken nuggets.) Don't get me wrong, I too love Wendy's chicken nuggets (what I really loved were the spicy chicken nuggets, but they discontinued them, those cheesy bastards. Now I have to get the spicy chicken sandwich, which is fine, but not the same.) I just didn't really care.
Luckily, the ambivalence only lasted for a few scenes and then I was right back in it.
If you've read McCormack's other stuff, this is closer in tone to Between These Sheets than some of the lighter stuff he's done with other authors like the Metropolis series. There are some heavy things in the book and they're dealt with well. Plus, where Between These Sheets was way too long. To the point where I didn't give a shit about a full quarter of the book or more, BFF is a tighter, better written novel.
Highly recommend, but if you're a series-phobe like me, consider waiting until it's done.
PS - He's still using precum as a verb. I got the majority of the way through and thought, maybe he won't this time, but no such luck. "You're precumming" dammit!
[fingers crossed] Please don't let this become a thing.
fuuuuuuuuck you.
Have I written here about how I don't deal well with series? No?
Facts about me:
1) I'm suuuuper impatient.
2) I don't do delayed gratification.
3) I have trust issues - looking at you fantasy authors who create beautiful, magnificent worlds and stories and get us all hooked and...
So realizing that this is the start to a series after I Day 1 downloaded it?
[anger face]
[all the anger face]
Was the book good? Yes, it fucking was, and that's why I'm mad.
It was a titch too long. I got pretty ambivalent somewhere around the very unnecessarily detailed stop to Wendy's. (spoiler alert, they love chicken nuggets.) Don't get me wrong, I too love Wendy's chicken nuggets (what I really loved were the spicy chicken nuggets, but they discontinued them, those cheesy bastards. Now I have to get the spicy chicken sandwich, which is fine, but not the same.) I just didn't really care.
Luckily, the ambivalence only lasted for a few scenes and then I was right back in it.
If you've read McCormack's other stuff, this is closer in tone to Between These Sheets than some of the lighter stuff he's done with other authors like the Metropolis series. There are some heavy things in the book and they're dealt with well. Plus, where Between These Sheets was way too long. To the point where I didn't give a shit about a full quarter of the book or more, BFF is a tighter, better written novel.
Highly recommend, but if you're a series-phobe like me, consider waiting until it's done.
PS - He's still using precum as a verb. I got the majority of the way through and thought, maybe he won't this time, but no such luck. "You're precumming" dammit!
[fingers crossed] Please don't let this become a thing.
April 13, 2018
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Nah, doesn't work for me*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
What happens in Puerto Vallarta, stays in Puerto Vallarta, right? Yeah, no. The book centers around the software developer, Jesse Morgan (23) and his best friend's dad, Eric Westright (42), a bigwig corporate entrepreneur. They instantly connect when they meet on vacation in P.V. and though they try to keep away from each other, they just can't. However, their ‘relationship’ isn't easy as one of them is hunted by a horrible past. Overall, this book was not for me. The insta-lust was just too much for me, it felt like insta-love, which I hate.
As we embrace, locking our lips together, feeling our hands up and down one another, I truly appreciate knowing that for the first time in my life, I’m not alone.
I felt zero connection to the characters, nor did I feel anything towards the story. Sure, it probably had some potential, but, yeah, I didn't like it. I do like the concept though; the ‘best friend of the son and the father’ relationship. This one just didn't do it for me. Also I didn't like how when a man cried, others saw him as weak. Men isn't weak for crying. In fact, I think it makes them stronger. Plus the relationship between the father and son just wasn't there. I felt nothing there either. And the whole book was super predictable. I'm not really interested in continuing the series.
“Don’t leave me, Jesse.”
He stops in his tracks.
I feared he might not have even heard me, that I wouldn’t be able to get the words out loud enough, but he closes the door and turns to me.
“Please stay,” I add. I can hear the pathetic desperation in my voice.
Other characters:
↦ Ty, the best friend of Jesse and the son of Eric. Seems like a brat. I don't feel like he should be angry or blame his dad for not being there; HE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW YOU EXISTED. Be mad at your mother for keeping it from you. From BOTH of you.
↦ Allison, Baxter, Remy, Jax, Dexter, Will, Eric's crew of friends. Only met them once, you'll probably get to met them more in the next book.
“You must be Jesse,” I say, trying not to be rude. I move toward him, extending my hand. “I’m Eric.”
As he takes my hand, it catches fire at his touch. A powerful energy races up my arm. I pull my hand away quickly, realizing that if I held his too long, I was going to have a serious problem—with my hardening cock.
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) Contemporary Romance (M/M).
Series: - Series, Book One.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Jesse Morgan.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Unsure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Not really.
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
New Rating - 2 stars.
February 3, 2019
Just finished this book and loved every word. The growth of the relationship between Jesse and Eric was realistically progressive and not an overnight fall into love. The angst over how their actions would affect Ty, Eric's son and Jesse's best friend, were very real. At what point do you love and live for yourselves without consideration for others' feelings? The clues that there was trauma in Eric's past were very pointed and the trigger warning always appreciated. From beginning to end I thoroughly enjoyed this read as I usual with this author.
Warning, cliffhanger!!
Warning, cliffhanger!!
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August 5, 2023MM Romance
Best Friend’s Dad Trilogy
DNF @ 41%
This is just dumb af and so insta-love I just cannot. The 43 year old dad gets a boner just from shaking this guy’s hand for 3 seconds. The 23 year old is even more ridiculous. There are better best friend’s dad stories out there like Bad Wrong Things.
No rating because I didn’t make it to 50%
Best Friend’s Dad Trilogy
DNF @ 41%
This is just dumb af and so insta-love I just cannot. The 43 year old dad gets a boner just from shaking this guy’s hand for 3 seconds. The 23 year old is even more ridiculous. There are better best friend’s dad stories out there like Bad Wrong Things.
No rating because I didn’t make it to 50%
July 13, 2018
I didn’t mind this book, but I didn’t love it. It didn’t grab me as I’d expected - but hey, maybe I wasn’t in the zone ? It lacked an element of depth and while the characters shared some of their issues, I couldn’t feel the emotion. Never mind - I shall move on
d-n-f
March 11, 2018DNF 30%
I wanted to can but I can’t 🤷🏽♀️
The writing is not holding me and I have a slew of kindle notes about grammar errors (3s a crowd).
February 12, 2018
Full review to come soon.
Righty, here we go. This book is pure Devon McCormack, so if you don't like steaming hot men getting into it all over the place, while offering up a light angsty narrative with a bit of an open ending, this book isn't for you.
If, however, you like age gaps, MCs who do their best to avoid falling for each other because they don't want to hurt someone else, who have an emotional connection which jumps off the page and who burn up the sheets like the world is about to end, you'll love this.
Jesse and Eric are a brilliant pair, they complement each other perfectly, Eric's age and experience acting as a guide to Jesse's younger but no less mature spirit.
Their mutual attraction isn't straightforward though, Eric's son Ty is Jesse's best friend and his relationship with his dad isn't the best. I loved that there was genuine, honest conflict in this book over their feelings for each other and for Ty.
Neither man has had it easy, Jesse growing up in foster homes, Eric with a mostly absentee father and an incident in his teenage years which has coloured his life ever since.
But there is a genuine connection between them, it's not just lust, although there's a healthy dose of that too and some seriously sexy scenes when they finally give in to the passion.
This isn't a 5* read for me simply because of the end, where the reader is left with a strong HFN but with added complications which will be continued. It's not a cliffhanger as such, but it did make me curse a bit ;)
As an aside
The cover is ex Rugby League international Stuart Reardon, who has carved out a successful post playing career as a model and fitness expert.
As I knew him when I covered the game as a journalist when he was just starting out in his early 20s - with shaven head and attitude - it always gives me a bit of a chuckle to see him now as a major sex symbol.
In this book though, he's a perfect representation for Eric and it's great to see him doing so well outside of the sport he had success in.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
Righty, here we go. This book is pure Devon McCormack, so if you don't like steaming hot men getting into it all over the place, while offering up a light angsty narrative with a bit of an open ending, this book isn't for you.
If, however, you like age gaps, MCs who do their best to avoid falling for each other because they don't want to hurt someone else, who have an emotional connection which jumps off the page and who burn up the sheets like the world is about to end, you'll love this.
Jesse and Eric are a brilliant pair, they complement each other perfectly, Eric's age and experience acting as a guide to Jesse's younger but no less mature spirit.
Their mutual attraction isn't straightforward though, Eric's son Ty is Jesse's best friend and his relationship with his dad isn't the best. I loved that there was genuine, honest conflict in this book over their feelings for each other and for Ty.
Neither man has had it easy, Jesse growing up in foster homes, Eric with a mostly absentee father and an incident in his teenage years which has coloured his life ever since.
But there is a genuine connection between them, it's not just lust, although there's a healthy dose of that too and some seriously sexy scenes when they finally give in to the passion.
This isn't a 5* read for me simply because of the end, where the reader is left with a strong HFN but with added complications which will be continued. It's not a cliffhanger as such, but it did make me curse a bit ;)
As an aside
The cover is ex Rugby League international Stuart Reardon, who has carved out a successful post playing career as a model and fitness expert.
As I knew him when I covered the game as a journalist when he was just starting out in his early 20s - with shaven head and attitude - it always gives me a bit of a chuckle to see him now as a major sex symbol.
In this book though, he's a perfect representation for Eric and it's great to see him doing so well outside of the sport he had success in.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
February 25, 2018
I found this story was dragging until around 85% mark, there's nothing except sex, a lot of sex.
I didn't mind the sex, but I didn't found this sexy. I don't know, I just couldn't get into it.
And Eric's son, Ty was annoying little shit. I didn't liked him. I liked Jesse though. He's mature for his age, even wiser that Eric. Well, ended as a cliffhanger, I'll probably would still read the second book to fulfill my curiosity.
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February 14, 2018I could only make it to 20%.
May 15, 2022
I think the whole book has good premises, it is part one in a trilogy so I need to read the second one.
There is taboo but in a very natural way, hurt comfort which is my favourite and I enjoy the fact that both Eric and Jesse are really mature, Jesse tries to help the partner and knows when to stay back, something I was afraid of.
There is taboo but in a very natural way, hurt comfort which is my favourite and I enjoy the fact that both Eric and Jesse are really mature, Jesse tries to help the partner and knows when to stay back, something I was afraid of.
August 2, 2018
2.5 stars.
Going in, I had super high expectations because the blurb sounded great. I thought there would be some angst and emotions running around. BFF: Best Friend's Father had the potential to be so much more in my opinion. But it was disappointing to say the least. Maybe I'm in the minority here but I just wasn't feeling it. There was too much repetitiveness for my taste, I wasn't the biggest fan of the way the book was written and I needed more of a connection between the characters. And unless there's another book coming out for this, I absolutely hated that ending. Because as far as I knew, I thought this was a standalone. Not a series.
Going in, I had super high expectations because the blurb sounded great. I thought there would be some angst and emotions running around. BFF: Best Friend's Father had the potential to be so much more in my opinion. But it was disappointing to say the least. Maybe I'm in the minority here but I just wasn't feeling it. There was too much repetitiveness for my taste, I wasn't the biggest fan of the way the book was written and I needed more of a connection between the characters. And unless there's another book coming out for this, I absolutely hated that ending. Because as far as I knew, I thought this was a standalone. Not a series.
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June 16, 2023This wasn't my favourite McCormack by far but I was also in the wrong place to read this and didn't read the blurb or that there was more than one book.
Due to the fact that it's three books it really dives into the angst.
tags:
I struggled a bit with the instalust, although they do do a lot of talking and interacting and I can see their relationship evolving really well in the following installments. There's some great possessiveness and some fantastic thoughts of falling in love.
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NSFW infos:
- instalust
- One out, gay man who is in his early forties (dark hair, left arm tattoo sleeve)
- One guy who thought he was straight, bisexual awakening (23, brown eyes)
- Baiting with intracrural (Loc 1818) before immediately moving to penetration and not doing anything else other than blowjobs.
- strict top/bottoming
- desire to bottom of older character for true wuv but
Due to the fact that it's three books it really dives into the angst.
tags:
I struggled a bit with the instalust, although they do do a lot of talking and interacting and I can see their relationship evolving really well in the following installments. There's some great possessiveness and some fantastic thoughts of falling in love.
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"I wrap my arms around him as he takes me.
I'm his.
All his to possess...to claim...to teach."
(Loc1936)
"I find myself wondering who the fuck is this amazing man sitting beside me" (Loc3509)
"I weep, and it feels so fucking good, so much better than that numbness...than trying to be strong." (Loc3873)
NSFW infos:
- instalust
- One out, gay man who is in his early forties (dark hair, left arm tattoo sleeve)
- One guy who thought he was straight, bisexual awakening (23, brown eyes)
- Baiting with intracrural (Loc 1818) before immediately moving to penetration and not doing anything else other than blowjobs.
- strict top/bottoming
- desire to bottom of older character for true wuv but
May 10, 2018
I saw a lot of hype before going into this book and I think that set me up with much higher expectations. I also knew the story would continue in the second book so that didn't affect my reading.
The first half of the story was a bit of a tough go for me. It felt repetitive as both Eric and Jesse dance around whether they should or shouldn't and what a bad idea it will be because of Ty's feelings. I actually put the book down for a couple of days to read something else and then came back to it later. The story did pick up for me in the second half, when we get to know the guys more, but that's where it also gets a bit heavier as one of the men has a traumatic event in his past that is triggered when they're having sex, and he keeps quiet about it for way too long. Throughout the story the younger Jesse reads as more mature than Eric much of the time as well.
I'm kind of ambivalent about it. I think a lot of the repetitive thoughts in the first half took away from time where I could have been learning more about the characters, and then all of the real development and conflict was packed into the last part of the story.
The first half of the story was a bit of a tough go for me. It felt repetitive as both Eric and Jesse dance around whether they should or shouldn't and what a bad idea it will be because of Ty's feelings. I actually put the book down for a couple of days to read something else and then came back to it later. The story did pick up for me in the second half, when we get to know the guys more, but that's where it also gets a bit heavier as one of the men has a traumatic event in his past that is triggered when they're having sex, and he keeps quiet about it for way too long. Throughout the story the younger Jesse reads as more mature than Eric much of the time as well.
I'm kind of ambivalent about it. I think a lot of the repetitive thoughts in the first half took away from time where I could have been learning more about the characters, and then all of the real development and conflict was packed into the last part of the story.
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February 21, 2018It's not always a win with this author for me.
I often like his stories but here....
I often like his stories but here....
May 14, 2018
4.25 stars
Devon McCormack is on my TBR shelf but this is the first of his books that I have read.
BFF: Best Friend's Father is a GFY book with age gap, a dominant older man and a sexy younger man who also happens to be said older man's son BF. We have Eric who has been estranged from his son since he was sixteen but now has a tentative relationship with his son Ty. Ty has a BF by the name of Jesse who is bisexual but didn't let his best friend know this.
Sparks fly when Eric meets Jesse by accident when everyone is in Puerto Vallarta on vacation. But what do they do about Ty???
Devon McCormack is on my TBR shelf but this is the first of his books that I have read.
BFF: Best Friend's Father is a GFY book with age gap, a dominant older man and a sexy younger man who also happens to be said older man's son BF. We have Eric who has been estranged from his son since he was sixteen but now has a tentative relationship with his son Ty. Ty has a BF by the name of Jesse who is bisexual but didn't let his best friend know this.
Sparks fly when Eric meets Jesse by accident when everyone is in Puerto Vallarta on vacation. But what do they do about Ty???
June 3, 2025
Promising. Not what I was hoping for but I liked it in the end tho.
January 16, 2019
This was my first book of Devon McCormack and maybe it was the last one.
I don't give five stars easily, five is reserved for those extra amazing books, and for me this is one of those books. I needed a few chapters to get in the mood of the book, the alternating POV can be confusing at the beginning when you don't know the character voices yet, but then ,when you get the rhythm, it's one of those books you can't stop reading, both characters are captivating, their story is believable, I liked that it's real, I liked their approach to the "Ty" issue, I like the smooth way they navigate they're relationship the doubts and the problems. And then you look at the end of the page and see that you only have 10 pages left, and a major plot issue just appeared, the reader is not stupid so there are two options, either the author is going to end the book very quickly and badly, or the story doesn't end in this book, but that is not possible because you read the synopsis and you went to Goodreads and in no place we are informed that this is a series. I read this book for two reasons: I liked the blurb and it was a stand alone. I didn't wanted a series right now, I have that right, so I feel very deceived by the author, he didn't need this, the book is good enough for him to be honest with his readers, it's a shame.
This way I think I might get my own closure to Eric and Jesse's story and move on.
I don't give five stars easily, five is reserved for those extra amazing books, and for me this is one of those books. I needed a few chapters to get in the mood of the book, the alternating POV can be confusing at the beginning when you don't know the character voices yet, but then ,when you get the rhythm, it's one of those books you can't stop reading, both characters are captivating, their story is believable, I liked that it's real, I liked their approach to the "Ty" issue, I like the smooth way they navigate they're relationship the doubts and the problems. And then you look at the end of the page and see that you only have 10 pages left, and a major plot issue just appeared, the reader is not stupid so there are two options, either the author is going to end the book very quickly and badly, or the story doesn't end in this book, but that is not possible because you read the synopsis and you went to Goodreads and in no place we are informed that this is a series. I read this book for two reasons: I liked the blurb and it was a stand alone. I didn't wanted a series right now, I have that right, so I feel very deceived by the author, he didn't need this, the book is good enough for him to be honest with his readers, it's a shame.
This way I think I might get my own closure to Eric and Jesse's story and move on.
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December 29, 2018The blurb sounded good.- The book not so much.
The writing is subpar.
The characters are undistinguishable. When they had dialogue I had trouble figuring out who was talking.
The 40! year old man has the emotional and intellectual maturity of a horny teenager.
I gave up. I scipped a lot in hopes it would get better.. it doesn't.
I don't understand the high ratings for this book.
The story has been done before and way better.
I could recommend: 'Elements of Retrofit' by N.R. Walker
The writing is subpar.
The characters are undistinguishable. When they had dialogue I had trouble figuring out who was talking.
The 40! year old man has the emotional and intellectual maturity of a horny teenager.
I gave up. I scipped a lot in hopes it would get better.. it doesn't.
I don't understand the high ratings for this book.
The story has been done before and way better.
I could recommend: 'Elements of Retrofit' by N.R. Walker
March 25, 2018
Daddy, Daddy olalı bu kadar Daddy olmamıştı :)
Oğlu olduğunu geç öğrenen, arasını düzeltmeye çalışan bir baba var. Ancak beyimiz daha sonrasında eşcinsel olduğunu keşfetmiş o süreçte.
Oğluna yazlığı kullanabilirsin vs. demiş. Başka bir ülkede de unuttum. Oğlan da bir arkadaşıyla birlikte geliyor ve bir bakıyor ki babası da orada. Adam rahatsız olursanız ben giderim diyor, ama yok kal diyorlar diye gitmiyor.
Oğlanın yanındaki arkadaşı normalde hetero ama adamdan gittikçe etkilenmeye başlıyor ve yakın arkadaşının babasına karşı bir etkileşimler oluyor.
Adam bir yandan oğluyla daha yeni filizlenen ilişkisini bozmak istemiyor, bir yandan da oğlunun arkadaşından çok etkileniyor.
Oğlan da arkadaşıyla ilişkisini bozmak istemiyor ama arkadaşının babasından da çok etkileniyor...
Geri kalanlar da okuyan için bir yolculuk olsun :))
Oğlu olduğunu geç öğrenen, arasını düzeltmeye çalışan bir baba var. Ancak beyimiz daha sonrasında eşcinsel olduğunu keşfetmiş o süreçte.
Oğluna yazlığı kullanabilirsin vs. demiş. Başka bir ülkede de unuttum. Oğlan da bir arkadaşıyla birlikte geliyor ve bir bakıyor ki babası da orada. Adam rahatsız olursanız ben giderim diyor, ama yok kal diyorlar diye gitmiyor.
Oğlanın yanındaki arkadaşı normalde hetero ama adamdan gittikçe etkilenmeye başlıyor ve yakın arkadaşının babasına karşı bir etkileşimler oluyor.
Adam bir yandan oğluyla daha yeni filizlenen ilişkisini bozmak istemiyor, bir yandan da oğlunun arkadaşından çok etkileniyor.
Oğlan da arkadaşıyla ilişkisini bozmak istemiyor ama arkadaşının babasından da çok etkileniyor...
Geri kalanlar da okuyan için bir yolculuk olsun :))
February 15, 2018
I'm not surprised, by any means, that I enjoyed this book. I've read almost everything Devon has written, and though sometimes he surprises me by the content, *cough* Bastards *cough*, everything he writes is so good. He is truly a gifted writer. However, I must say, that if you are reading this Devon, I really want to kick your ass right now. Lol. Here I am, in my own little world, reading along, REALLY into this book, not noticing how late is, nothing. Then I see three little words. To be continued. Seriously???? To. Be. Continued. Is it allowed to choke an author? Lol I'm teasing. But seriously. Those three words almost made me throw my tablet across the room. Needless to say, I hope the next one will be here quickly. Very quickly.
Jesse is spending time with his best friend, Ty, in Mexico, enjoying taking time partying and just hanging out, when after a time out they return home to the hottest man Jesse has ever seen. The only problem is, he's Ty’s dad. But there is such a hot chemistry there Jesse can't ignore. Although he's had feelings for guys before, he's never acted on them, and Eric is making Jesse feel things he's never felt. He is pulled to Eric by this invisible force that just can't be stopped. And apparently Eric feels it too. They come close a few times to acting on it, but something happens and then they realize this is so wrong. But how could something so wrong feel so right. When they finally 'consummate’ things, it's better than either imagined it could be. But now there's guilt because of Ty. Yet they can't stay away from each other. When they go home and go their separate ways, they find a way to be together. They can't stay apart, and soon what was supposed to be just a fling, turns into so much more. But there's some past there, and of course, Ty, as they struggle to get through the things that haunt them and become to each other everything they want to be.
I have to admit I was kind of nervous at first about this book. I think maybe the age difference. I don't know. Of course then I had to laugh because my own grandmother was 23 years older than my grandfather and hey, love is love right? Most of the time in books like these I'm usually for ….the underdog so to speak. Not that Jesse is an underdog, but Eric would be more of your alpha male, if that makes sense. And normally, I like the alpha males, but something about the partner always strikes a cord with me. But in this one, it was Eric all the way. I knew something was there with Eric from the get go. There was something in his past. Something that was going to make him different. And boy was I right. And no, I'm not telling you. Go read it. Eric tugged at my heart in ways I didn't think possible. He comes across as this cocky, confident, alpha, power top, but when you get to know him, he is so different. Not saying he isn't those things, but there is so much more to him. He is so closed off, but when he breaks down a piece of that wall, you see such a sweet guy. He's caring, passionate, with such a soft heart. He yearns for better things for him and his son, and because of Jesse, he is overcoming fears and breaking down walls he's never broken for anyone. He feels so broken and hates himself for it. And in spite of swearing off relationships, he wants nothing more than to be loved by the sweet young man who is changing his life and making him feel more alive than he's ever felt. And Jesse, dear sweet Jesse. Despite having never been with a man before, can't ignore what his heart is screaming at him. But he knows he needs to be patient. He knows there's more going on with them and with Eric then them being guilty over not telling Ty or hiding it from him. But Jesse knows with patience and just listening, maybe someday all of Eric's walls will come tumbling down. And maybe then he will be really ready to give and receive the love he so much deserves.
I still want to kick Devon's ass for those three little words, but I strongly recommend this book. It has the hottest sex ever but more than that there's a true intimacy there. And there are some subjects touched on that I'm glad were. I can't go into detail without giving stuff away, but I'm glad to see real things happen. I'm glad to see how things were handled. And that's all I can say on that. But go read it. If you are disappointed, I would be shocked. Seriously. This is an excellent book and Devon, hurry up and give me the next one. Lol.
Happy reading guys!!
Jesse is spending time with his best friend, Ty, in Mexico, enjoying taking time partying and just hanging out, when after a time out they return home to the hottest man Jesse has ever seen. The only problem is, he's Ty’s dad. But there is such a hot chemistry there Jesse can't ignore. Although he's had feelings for guys before, he's never acted on them, and Eric is making Jesse feel things he's never felt. He is pulled to Eric by this invisible force that just can't be stopped. And apparently Eric feels it too. They come close a few times to acting on it, but something happens and then they realize this is so wrong. But how could something so wrong feel so right. When they finally 'consummate’ things, it's better than either imagined it could be. But now there's guilt because of Ty. Yet they can't stay away from each other. When they go home and go their separate ways, they find a way to be together. They can't stay apart, and soon what was supposed to be just a fling, turns into so much more. But there's some past there, and of course, Ty, as they struggle to get through the things that haunt them and become to each other everything they want to be.
I have to admit I was kind of nervous at first about this book. I think maybe the age difference. I don't know. Of course then I had to laugh because my own grandmother was 23 years older than my grandfather and hey, love is love right? Most of the time in books like these I'm usually for ….the underdog so to speak. Not that Jesse is an underdog, but Eric would be more of your alpha male, if that makes sense. And normally, I like the alpha males, but something about the partner always strikes a cord with me. But in this one, it was Eric all the way. I knew something was there with Eric from the get go. There was something in his past. Something that was going to make him different. And boy was I right. And no, I'm not telling you. Go read it. Eric tugged at my heart in ways I didn't think possible. He comes across as this cocky, confident, alpha, power top, but when you get to know him, he is so different. Not saying he isn't those things, but there is so much more to him. He is so closed off, but when he breaks down a piece of that wall, you see such a sweet guy. He's caring, passionate, with such a soft heart. He yearns for better things for him and his son, and because of Jesse, he is overcoming fears and breaking down walls he's never broken for anyone. He feels so broken and hates himself for it. And in spite of swearing off relationships, he wants nothing more than to be loved by the sweet young man who is changing his life and making him feel more alive than he's ever felt. And Jesse, dear sweet Jesse. Despite having never been with a man before, can't ignore what his heart is screaming at him. But he knows he needs to be patient. He knows there's more going on with them and with Eric then them being guilty over not telling Ty or hiding it from him. But Jesse knows with patience and just listening, maybe someday all of Eric's walls will come tumbling down. And maybe then he will be really ready to give and receive the love he so much deserves.
I still want to kick Devon's ass for those three little words, but I strongly recommend this book. It has the hottest sex ever but more than that there's a true intimacy there. And there are some subjects touched on that I'm glad were. I can't go into detail without giving stuff away, but I'm glad to see real things happen. I'm glad to see how things were handled. And that's all I can say on that. But go read it. If you are disappointed, I would be shocked. Seriously. This is an excellent book and Devon, hurry up and give me the next one. Lol.
Happy reading guys!!
March 6, 2018
3.5 stars, just not quite enough to bump up to 4 stars here.
So, I think that this is the first book I have read from Devon McCormack, and overall I did enjoy it! I'm glad I went ahead and read it, because I was on the fence at first. People were saying that it ended on a cliffhanger, and while I agree in the fact that Eric and Jesse's story is NOT finished and there is a LOT left to happen to really give them their HEA, it's not like it ends with death, disappearance, break up, or anything majorly tragic either.
I think my hardest thing was trying to connect emotionally. For being written in 1st person POV, it was still really hard to get into the minds of Eric and Jesse, and to know what they were feeling. And there was a lot of repetition, this whole back and forth between them with the whole, "oh we can't be together b/c of Ty, but I want to be with you" thing. And there was a lot of sex, but it was hard to connect to that, too.
I am very interested to see how this turns out (And something major has to happen to make me like Ty, because his reaction was just WAY OTT), and will be looking forward to Eric and Jesse's story being continued.
So, I think that this is the first book I have read from Devon McCormack, and overall I did enjoy it! I'm glad I went ahead and read it, because I was on the fence at first. People were saying that it ended on a cliffhanger, and while I agree in the fact that Eric and Jesse's story is NOT finished and there is a LOT left to happen to really give them their HEA, it's not like it ends with death, disappearance, break up, or anything majorly tragic either.
I think my hardest thing was trying to connect emotionally. For being written in 1st person POV, it was still really hard to get into the minds of Eric and Jesse, and to know what they were feeling. And there was a lot of repetition, this whole back and forth between them with the whole, "oh we can't be together b/c of Ty, but I want to be with you" thing. And there was a lot of sex, but it was hard to connect to that, too.
I am very interested to see how this turns out (And something major has to happen to make me like Ty, because his reaction was just WAY OTT), and will be looking forward to Eric and Jesse's story being continued.
May 13, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Revising the previous rating to 4 star. Found out that the HFN was because there is a second book that just came out..
I am relatively new to Devon McCormack's books, having read a book he co-authored, however since this was recommended in my Kindle Unlimited I went ahead a read it. Although a little hesitant about the premise of the book due to the "age gap" and taboo ( porn alert)of a relationship with the"friend's father", I was pleasantly surprised. The main protagonist, Jesse meets his friend's father Eric at vacation spot. Coincidentally they are all there for a few weeks and although Jesse has always been straight, he has been bi-curious. There is instant chemistry between the two and despite knowing and understanding the repercussions of having a relationship without informing the son/friend; they have a fling. Complications happen when emotions get involved and both Jesse and Eric start to see each other as more than just a fling. Without giving any spoilers away, there is some trauma and pain which they share helping them get closer. All is all a very complete book with a little bit of everything, steamy hot sex, a little bit of back story, a little taboo and some angst. However, the reason why I couldn't quite give 4 stars is because I felt that the story was incomplete and rushed towards the end. The build-up was strong, but it did not feel like a HEA Eric came off too much as a sacrificial lamb, always giving in. It didn't seem realistic that such a person would be a successful entrepreneur. The son/friend (Ty) was a very negative character; he just seemed like a spoiled brat and I had no empathy for him. Jesse was the only one who seemed normal despite that fact that he had been straight all this while and was suddenly so hot for his friend's father.
Nevertheless, I do recommend this book for the HOTNESS and the vacation story, if you are ok with some unresolved issues and a HFN
Revising the previous rating to 4 star. Found out that the HFN was because there is a second book that just came out..
I am relatively new to Devon McCormack's books, having read a book he co-authored, however since this was recommended in my Kindle Unlimited I went ahead a read it. Although a little hesitant about the premise of the book due to the "age gap" and taboo (
Nevertheless, I do recommend this book for the HOTNESS and the vacation story, if you are ok with some unresolved issues and a HFN
February 24, 2018
I'm just a bit irritated with this book right now. Taking off a star for false expectations. I really should have read reviews first but I was in a hurry.
I wanted a light fluffy read. With a title like that I'm not expecting anything much. And for much of the book I got precisely what I expected. I liked all three main characters. The older Eric,his son Ty, and Ty's best friend Jesse. It isn't the best writing ever but its competent and that is fine for something I quickly grabbed off Amazon last night to keep me entertained through a boring event I needed to be at but not do anything at today. Nowhere in the listing did I see it was part 1. And it gets quite a bit more serious and things left in a sad way. And the darn second book is not available. I did not sign up for abandonment and abuse issues, but I really did not sign up for a cliffhanger. grr.
I wanted a light fluffy read. With a title like that I'm not expecting anything much. And for much of the book I got precisely what I expected. I liked all three main characters. The older Eric,his son Ty, and Ty's best friend Jesse. It isn't the best writing ever but its competent and that is fine for something I quickly grabbed off Amazon last night to keep me entertained through a boring event I needed to be at but not do anything at today. Nowhere in the listing did I see it was part 1. And it gets quite a bit more serious and things left in a sad way. And the darn second book is not available. I did not sign up for abandonment and abuse issues, but I really did not sign up for a cliffhanger. grr.
dnf
April 27, 2019DNF @ 14%
MM with a best friend’s dad trope? I was all for it, but the execution of this was terrible. There was zero character development before the MCs jumped into sexual stuff, no build-up of their attraction, nothing. It essentially went from them meeting to Jesse’s first sexual experience with a guy. On top of that, the way the sexual tension and inner thoughts were written was laughable, cheesy, and I felt embarrassed just reading because it was so cringe-worthy.
MM with a best friend’s dad trope? I was all for it, but the execution of this was terrible. There was zero character development before the MCs jumped into sexual stuff, no build-up of their attraction, nothing. It essentially went from them meeting to Jesse’s first sexual experience with a guy. On top of that, the way the sexual tension and inner thoughts were written was laughable, cheesy, and I felt embarrassed just reading because it was so cringe-worthy.
February 15, 2018
DNF@40%
I was hoping maybe it'll cheer me up with some cheezy fun but nah!
I was hoping maybe it'll cheer me up with some cheezy fun but nah!
March 31, 2020
Recensione in anteprima per il blog, a cura di Monica S.
https://opinionilibrose.blogspot.com/...
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Non avendo mai letto nulla di questo autore sono andata un po' a intuito per la scelta della lettura.
Ok, la cover ha influito. Ps: Spoiler - Il modello è precisamente come uno dei due protagonisti, lascio scoprire a voi a chi assomiglia.
Una storia che parte con leggerezza: l'attrazione tra due persone dello stesso sesso che però devono superare il primo scoglio della differenza di età. A questo si aggiungo altri vari ostacoli e l'evoluzione della trama lascia intravvedere un fatto oscuro che muta gli eventi, ma di cui saremo resi partecipi solo a tempo debito.
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https://opinionilibrose.blogspot.com/...
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Non avendo mai letto nulla di questo autore sono andata un po' a intuito per la scelta della lettura.
Ok, la cover ha influito. Ps: Spoiler - Il modello è precisamente come uno dei due protagonisti, lascio scoprire a voi a chi assomiglia.
Una storia che parte con leggerezza: l'attrazione tra due persone dello stesso sesso che però devono superare il primo scoglio della differenza di età. A questo si aggiungo altri vari ostacoli e l'evoluzione della trama lascia intravvedere un fatto oscuro che muta gli eventi, ma di cui saremo resi partecipi solo a tempo debito.
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April 17, 2021
3.5 ⭐
September 4, 2021
I’d heard amazing things about this and couldn’t wait to listen. I loved the narration but was expecting more from the story than I got. Hoping that book 2 has more story.
February 18, 2018
Tak naprawdę to takie 3.5- 3.75, ale co tam, lubię Devona ;)
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