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Masterson #2
Deep
Everyone in the small town of Prescott knows who Aaron Masterson is. He’s the guy who had the s*x tape that got out. It was the most humiliating experience of his life, one that prompted him to switch schools and leave town for three years until he returned a radically changed person.
The man responsible for this hurt is Vance Chastain. A closet case flash-in-the-pan one-hit-wonder who went on to make one catchy tune before he disappeared forever. That is, until he returns to Prescott to throw Aaron’s life into chaos once more, just as Aaron is about to make one of the biggest career moves of his life.
Vance Chastain leads a charmed life. Or at least, he did. College was a breeze, his business degree was just for show. What he really wanted was to be a singer, and that, too, fell in his lap one day. His career was brilliant, and promising, for about two years. Then, one day it all fell apart.
Now he’s come home to lick his wounds and figure out how to get back the life he almost had. And while he’s off the radar, he might as well indulge his occasional taste for a short-term thing with a guy. One who is gorgeous, and great in bed, and precisely Vance’s taste—and, incidentally, the guy he’s most hurt in the world, quite by accident.
Will the two men get past the hurt and differences of the past and admit to each other that what they both ran away from, is what they want - each other?
While it can also be read on its own, Deep is the second novel in the Masterson series. Each book tells the story of one of the Masterson boys' search for true love. The first in the series, Blaze, is available now on Amazon
The man responsible for this hurt is Vance Chastain. A closet case flash-in-the-pan one-hit-wonder who went on to make one catchy tune before he disappeared forever. That is, until he returns to Prescott to throw Aaron’s life into chaos once more, just as Aaron is about to make one of the biggest career moves of his life.
Vance Chastain leads a charmed life. Or at least, he did. College was a breeze, his business degree was just for show. What he really wanted was to be a singer, and that, too, fell in his lap one day. His career was brilliant, and promising, for about two years. Then, one day it all fell apart.
Now he’s come home to lick his wounds and figure out how to get back the life he almost had. And while he’s off the radar, he might as well indulge his occasional taste for a short-term thing with a guy. One who is gorgeous, and great in bed, and precisely Vance’s taste—and, incidentally, the guy he’s most hurt in the world, quite by accident.
Will the two men get past the hurt and differences of the past and admit to each other that what they both ran away from, is what they want - each other?
While it can also be read on its own, Deep is the second novel in the Masterson series. Each book tells the story of one of the Masterson boys' search for true love. The first in the series, Blaze, is available now on Amazon
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 12, 2018
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February 18, 2018
Not a bad story by any means, but gosh the writing... While I can tolerate the typos scattered here and there, including appalling mistakes ("the only man in the universe who he couldn't stand" is typical), how dare an author think that repeating tags every few lines in careless fashion, or through lack of skill, is conducive to literary enjoyment ? Let a little listing demonstrate what I mean.
"“You need to leave,” Aaron said again, harsher this time. “And by leave, I mean get out of town. You haven't lived here in over a decade. You need to get out. This is my town now. You left.”"
"“I didn't do it maliciously.”
“How the hell do you spread someone’s sex tape against their wishes unmaliciously?”
"“If I hadn't worked so damned hard, and if I hadn't had thick enough skin to suffer the humiliation of coming back to town knowing everyone had watched me sucking your dick while you remained blissfully anonymous behind the camera, I wouldn't have ever been able to come back.
"He wanted nothing more than to push past Vance and disappear into the night, but at the same time, he didn't want to touch Vance more than he already had."
"Aaron's hands trembled. His body was so tense he thought he might explode. “Because I deserve sympathy. You don't. You did a heinous thing, and even if I never forgive you, if you're truly repentant for what you did, you'd grovel naturally. You'd listen to what I say when I say to leave me the hell alone and give me the space I deserve. You wouldn’t try to waltz back into my life like we never broke up, and like you never left town without saying anything to me.”"
"Vance said softly, almost tenderly. He ran his thumb over a high part of Aaron's cheek, and Aaron was disgusted to feel him clear away cum he hadn't noticed. “You're hot as hell when you're screaming at me with my cum all over your face, by the way.."
"He'd thought the fact that he was within walking distance to the bar would be a bonus, but as it turned out, maybe it would be more of a curse than anything else
"“Vance can go… go die in some… fuck. He can just go away.” Aaron dragged a pillow over his head and pushed it down, blotting out the small amount of moonlight that made it through the curtains. He didn't know who he was talking to, but it felt good to talk."
"Aaron tugged the blankets over his head and let himself hide in his blanket cocoon for a while."
"“I think he kind of slipped under the radar for a while. It was big news in certain circles in Prescott, because he's a local boy, but I think the news died out almost as soon as it picked up.”"
What also grated on my nerves, along this poor variety of inflexions, is Mrs Ford's remarkable ineptitude when it comes to showcasing, or narrating, the feelings of her heroes ; both characters' narrative voice sound the same on top of being rather basic and full of breaches of basic logic (like Vance insisting that Aaron "owned" him and still does even though he is deying being in love with the other lad) :
"Aaron scowled and kept walking. He didn't have time for old scars, traumatic memories, or Vance Chastain. He was already uncertain of himself as it was. With a promising new job and towering expectations, he had enough worry on his plate already. A blast from his past was the last thing he needed. So much for a good time tonight. But even if he spent the night alone, in bed, with a handle of vodka, it would be preferable to spending it with Vance."
"They'd been young and dumb, and Vance hadn't meant to leak the video maliciously. He'd bragged to his friend at the time, Tim, about what they'd done, and Tim demanded proof. But Tim had distributed it, and word had gotten around school, and soon enough, Aaron had been the laughing stock of Prescott while Vance got off without any repercussion except a broken heart. Not that he was in love. He'd never been in love. Love wasn't a thing, and while Aaron was nice, and the time they'd spent together had made him feel something, it wasn't like he needed it. He'd landed a record deal, gone out to Los Angeles to start his music career, and the rest was history."
"“You need to leave,” Aaron said again, harsher this time. “And by leave, I mean get out of town. You haven't lived here in over a decade. You need to get out. This is my town now. You left.”"
"“I didn't do it maliciously.”
“How the hell do you spread someone’s sex tape against their wishes unmaliciously?”
"“If I hadn't worked so damned hard, and if I hadn't had thick enough skin to suffer the humiliation of coming back to town knowing everyone had watched me sucking your dick while you remained blissfully anonymous behind the camera, I wouldn't have ever been able to come back.
"He wanted nothing more than to push past Vance and disappear into the night, but at the same time, he didn't want to touch Vance more than he already had."
"Aaron's hands trembled. His body was so tense he thought he might explode. “Because I deserve sympathy. You don't. You did a heinous thing, and even if I never forgive you, if you're truly repentant for what you did, you'd grovel naturally. You'd listen to what I say when I say to leave me the hell alone and give me the space I deserve. You wouldn’t try to waltz back into my life like we never broke up, and like you never left town without saying anything to me.”"
"Vance said softly, almost tenderly. He ran his thumb over a high part of Aaron's cheek, and Aaron was disgusted to feel him clear away cum he hadn't noticed. “You're hot as hell when you're screaming at me with my cum all over your face, by the way.."
"He'd thought the fact that he was within walking distance to the bar would be a bonus, but as it turned out, maybe it would be more of a curse than anything else
"“Vance can go… go die in some… fuck. He can just go away.” Aaron dragged a pillow over his head and pushed it down, blotting out the small amount of moonlight that made it through the curtains. He didn't know who he was talking to, but it felt good to talk."
"Aaron tugged the blankets over his head and let himself hide in his blanket cocoon for a while."
"“I think he kind of slipped under the radar for a while. It was big news in certain circles in Prescott, because he's a local boy, but I think the news died out almost as soon as it picked up.”"
What also grated on my nerves, along this poor variety of inflexions, is Mrs Ford's remarkable ineptitude when it comes to showcasing, or narrating, the feelings of her heroes ; both characters' narrative voice sound the same on top of being rather basic and full of breaches of basic logic (like Vance insisting that Aaron "owned" him and still does even though he is deying being in love with the other lad) :
"Aaron scowled and kept walking. He didn't have time for old scars, traumatic memories, or Vance Chastain. He was already uncertain of himself as it was. With a promising new job and towering expectations, he had enough worry on his plate already. A blast from his past was the last thing he needed. So much for a good time tonight. But even if he spent the night alone, in bed, with a handle of vodka, it would be preferable to spending it with Vance."
"They'd been young and dumb, and Vance hadn't meant to leak the video maliciously. He'd bragged to his friend at the time, Tim, about what they'd done, and Tim demanded proof. But Tim had distributed it, and word had gotten around school, and soon enough, Aaron had been the laughing stock of Prescott while Vance got off without any repercussion except a broken heart. Not that he was in love. He'd never been in love. Love wasn't a thing, and while Aaron was nice, and the time they'd spent together had made him feel something, it wasn't like he needed it. He'd landed a record deal, gone out to Los Angeles to start his music career, and the rest was history."
February 15, 2018
Deep is the second in the Masterson series and I must say that it has been beautifully written. Aaron and Vance is a love story that will make you happy, and then turn right around and let you see just how lonely these two beautiful men are without each other. You will be rooting for them as it comes down to the wire and if you are like me you will fall in love all over again with those two handsome and very head strong men. I would love to say that this is the best story that Avery has written but I can’t mainly because each and everyone of her books have been spot on perfect bring each of the couples to full living color on my Kindle.
July 12, 2018
I admit I picked this book up with the full intention of it being a trashy, no brain required time killer. And you get what you pay for, no?
So I wouldn't have bothered rating or reviewing if it wasn't for the fact that it should be added to some kind of name and shame list for the following:
I just cannot with this crap. I mean, why? It is not romantic. At all. It is self serving, thoughtless, and selfish to the extreme. Just don't, authors, just don't.
So I wouldn't have bothered rating or reviewing if it wasn't for the fact that it should be added to some kind of name and shame list for the following:
I just cannot with this crap. I mean, why? It is not romantic. At all. It is self serving, thoughtless, and selfish to the extreme. Just don't, authors, just don't.
June 8, 2018
Deep is a second chance love story that really pulled at my heart. I just loved both Vance and Aaron. It wasn't an easy get back together since there was so much hurt between them and lack of communitcation almost kept them from finding a HEA this time around.
Vance it a rockstar that needs a come back and Aaron is the events coordinator for Prescott. He only has 8 months to pull off a summer event and so he does the only thing he can do and asks Vance to sing his one hit wonder. From there sparks fly.
Vance it a rockstar that needs a come back and Aaron is the events coordinator for Prescott. He only has 8 months to pull off a summer event and so he does the only thing he can do and asks Vance to sing his one hit wonder. From there sparks fly.
January 12, 2019
This is the second book in the series. They do not need to be read in order.
This was a story about second chance and airing out those issues that cause their break up in the past. Love how the characters were written that they showed us that if you believe hard enough you can over come anything. When Vance set his site back on his old boyfriend and willing to show him that he worth the risk. Recommend this book and series. Hope to see what come next in that little town to make every take a second glance
This was a story about second chance and airing out those issues that cause their break up in the past. Love how the characters were written that they showed us that if you believe hard enough you can over come anything. When Vance set his site back on his old boyfriend and willing to show him that he worth the risk. Recommend this book and series. Hope to see what come next in that little town to make every take a second glance
February 13, 2018
Aaron Masterson is still trying to get over the humiliation of him on a sex tape being made public while in school. The culprit, Vance Chastain, now a rock singer, suddenly reappears while Aaron is putting together a festival for the town and throws Aaron into a state of confusion. A love/hate relationship ensues between the two. Aaron finds it difficult to trust Vance whereas Vance really wants Aaron to forgive him.
A well put together story just right for Valentine's Day.
A well put together story just right for Valentine's Day.
February 17, 2018
Love this second chance romance. Great storyline that captivated me right from the very beginning and kept me hooked all the way through to the end. Aaron and Vance are wonderful characters with incredible chemistry and an undeniable attraction. Vance really hurt Aaron back in high school and Aaron has a hard time believing that Vance is truly sorry. Can they move past old hurts and make their relationship work.
May 7, 2018
Your Career or Mine?
Past history has driven a wedge between an event planner and a rock star. Tough decisions are needed to lay a foundation of trust before a relationship can be built.
Past history has driven a wedge between an event planner and a rock star. Tough decisions are needed to lay a foundation of trust before a relationship can be built.
May 28, 2018
I admit that I had a hard time at the start of this book. I disliked Vance from the start but he grew on me and I thought that he and Aaron made a great couple by the end. It was great seeing Vance finally grow up. I hope that Teddy gets a book next.
August 13, 2018
Much better
This book was much better than book one of the series. The characters were easier to connect with, the story fun and the setting more vibrant. Still a little quick to fall in love but not by to much. This was an enjoyable read.
This book was much better than book one of the series. The characters were easier to connect with, the story fun and the setting more vibrant. Still a little quick to fall in love but not by to much. This was an enjoyable read.
July 25, 2019
Persistence to obtain love.
I really enjoyed this story. I hope there are more stories to come about the Masterson family. Aaron's story was not as sweet as Freddie, Aaron's brother. There was a lot of hurt feeling to overcome for Aaron.
I really enjoyed this story. I hope there are more stories to come about the Masterson family. Aaron's story was not as sweet as Freddie, Aaron's brother. There was a lot of hurt feeling to overcome for Aaron.
March 8, 2018
perfect.. mmm enemies to lovers... hott guys.. it was funny.. it was good and interesting. i loved it and am glad i read it
April 7, 2018
Great romance
I think that this book is absolutely fantastic and recommend it for anyone loves a good romance! The characters are warm and true!
I think that this book is absolutely fantastic and recommend it for anyone loves a good romance! The characters are warm and true!
January 30, 2019
I have to say that enjoyed Deep more than the first book in the series Blaze.
June 5, 2019
Well I liked this one better than the previous one with Luke and Freddie. The dinamic btw the main characters is better. But the story itself is confusing. I don't get how Aaron was there for Freddie in the first book and in the second book his brother is hardly mentioned. The characters insecurities are not well explored, all seem shallow. I couldn't find when Vance has decided that Aaron was more important than his carrier. Bc in one chapter was all about his comeback as a rock star and in the next chapter he was declaring his undying love in a rock concert!
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March 19, 2019I gave up 50% in. I tolerated book one, book two barely held my interest.
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