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When It All Turns To Ash
Life in Pompeii is hard for Angelus.
He spends his days dreaming about the men he will never get to touch. But more than that, he wants love.
When Marcus, a tall, dark, handsome stranger appears in the city one day, Angelus feels his heart beating once more.
The pair begin an erotic love affair as Angelus realises that he might just have found everything his heart desires.
But something is coming - something that will literally rock their world apart and put their relationship to the ultimate test.
A tale of love, hope, loss and survival, When It All Turns To Ash will keep you on the edge of your seat and reignite your faith in the true power of love.
He spends his days dreaming about the men he will never get to touch. But more than that, he wants love.
When Marcus, a tall, dark, handsome stranger appears in the city one day, Angelus feels his heart beating once more.
The pair begin an erotic love affair as Angelus realises that he might just have found everything his heart desires.
But something is coming - something that will literally rock their world apart and put their relationship to the ultimate test.
A tale of love, hope, loss and survival, When It All Turns To Ash will keep you on the edge of your seat and reignite your faith in the true power of love.
46 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2018
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October 6, 2024
And in that very instant, they both saw a glimpse of their future together—they never wanted to be apart again.
It’s August, 79 A.D., in the city of Pompeii.
Angelus, 21, is at the market. He spots a gorgeous stranger who’s playing with a little black puppy.
He meets Marcus again—this time, in the thermal bathhouse.
Marcus is an orphan; he was taken in by the Senator. He eventually confesses the nature of his relationship with the powerful man.
Things develop between Marcus and Angelus…but this glosses over much of the guys’ relationship. Lots of Tell and very little Show.
One action scene. No lube. Not completely terrible, but weak on description.
Julia, Angelus’s mother, is a neat secondary character. Super supportive.
Earthquakes. Explosions. Heat. Ash.
Escape. Sorrento.
The ending is cool and sweet.
The author has a good premise here. Yet focusing too little on details makes this feel more like assembled plot points than a living, breathing story. A shame that this ends up being…mediocre.
“It’s ok, my angel…you’re safe…we’re all safe now.”
It’s August, 79 A.D., in the city of Pompeii.
Angelus, 21, is at the market. He spots a gorgeous stranger who’s playing with a little black puppy.
He meets Marcus again—this time, in the thermal bathhouse.
Marcus is an orphan; he was taken in by the Senator. He eventually confesses the nature of his relationship with the powerful man.
Things develop between Marcus and Angelus…but this glosses over much of the guys’ relationship. Lots of Tell and very little Show.
One action scene. No lube. Not completely terrible, but weak on description.
Julia, Angelus’s mother, is a neat secondary character. Super supportive.
Earthquakes. Explosions. Heat. Ash.
Escape. Sorrento.
The ending is cool and sweet.
The author has a good premise here. Yet focusing too little on details makes this feel more like assembled plot points than a living, breathing story. A shame that this ends up being…mediocre.
“It’s ok, my angel…you’re safe…we’re all safe now.”
September 23, 2018
This is a short and sweet historical (ancient Pompeii) M/M romance. Since it is a short story, there is not a lot of set-up or plot and character development. There is a little danger and drama and some physical abuse by a secondary character. Mostly, it is the sweet story of two young men who meet and fall in love/lust, and the care and devotion they show to each other. It would make a great expanded story. There is a moderate heat factor and minimal angst.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 28, 2018
I was given this ARC by BookSprout in exchange for an honest review.
So, I think 'erotic romance' is pushing the description. I don't read erotica, and I took a chance here and was glad I did. For a novella, there was plenty of storyline and it was interesting to see the relationships between Angelus and his mother, and then later with Marcus and Angelus's mother. It was quick and the writing was sharp and I felt like I learned something when I was done.
So, I think 'erotic romance' is pushing the description. I don't read erotica, and I took a chance here and was glad I did. For a novella, there was plenty of storyline and it was interesting to see the relationships between Angelus and his mother, and then later with Marcus and Angelus's mother. It was quick and the writing was sharp and I felt like I learned something when I was done.
September 20, 2018
Pompeii is his home but he is a slave and he wants love but he knows it would never happen. someone sees him and they want him but knows it will not be so easy. Follow their journey as they try to be together but there will be trials ahead
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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