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Close Proximity #1
The Elevator
Adrian Hughes is a geek who sucks at social interaction because awkward is his middle name. Even though he’s gay, he’s the opposite of flamboyant (when they were handing out fabulous, he was hiding in another room). Even so, he’s always wanted a boyfriend—who doesn’t want to find love?—but so far, the closest he’s gotten to it is crushing on the hot older guy he only sees on the elevator. So what happens when he’s trapped inside it with Mr. Zillionaire Hottie during a heat wave brownout? He stutters like an idiot, because Mr. Greyson Lee is unexpectedly cool, calm, and collected … right up until he’s not.
When kissing leads to sex, Adrian can’t say no. But is it just a hookup? Or is it the start of something more?
When kissing leads to sex, Adrian can’t say no. But is it just a hookup? Or is it the start of something more?
47 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2018
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Erin M. Leaf
66 books372 followersErin M. Leaf is a bestselling romance novelist (the steamier the better) with a specialty in edgy erotic tension.
Her website is: http://erinmleaf.com.
Her website is: http://erinmleaf.com.
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Displaying 1 - 30 of 38 reviews
July 10, 2018
The story is exactly like what I imagine -- sexy encounters in the elevator, added with a touch of May/December romance between a young tech officer with a billionaire 15 years older. BUT, what ruined this for me is the plot involving "bat-sh*t crazy woman as villain".
WHY, AUTHOR, WHY?!?!
I have developed a STRONG DISLIKE for stories that features women as villains, who will try anything to ruin the love life of the gay/bi men. Especially because these stories are actually written by women catering a large women fan-base. So yeah, NO KUDOS for that!
WHY, AUTHOR, WHY?!?!
I have developed a STRONG DISLIKE for stories that features women as villains, who will try anything to ruin the love life of the gay/bi men. Especially because these stories are actually written by women catering a large women fan-base. So yeah, NO KUDOS for that!
July 16, 2018
Overall book rating: 3.6 Yes, cause it's to good for a 3.5 and not long enough to be more.
Audio Book: N/A
Book Cover: 3.5
If this wasn't has short as it was, I would have thought it ridiculous. (#Crazy-office-bitch)
But... it was short. So I pulled out all the stops and went with it.
Hmmmm Mr Grayson Lee knows how to use a elevator.
Short. Hot. Entertaining.
Audio Book: N/A
Book Cover: 3.5
If this wasn't has short as it was, I would have thought it ridiculous. (#Crazy-office-bitch)
But... it was short. So I pulled out all the stops and went with it.
Hmmmm Mr Grayson Lee knows how to use a elevator.
Short. Hot. Entertaining.
July 13, 2018
Overall book rating: 3.7 Stars
Audio book: n/a
Book Cover: 4.5 Stars
What a nice little surprise. This little jewel ticked a thew of my "hell Yeah" boxes
I really enjoyed this book I just wanted more I really think these characters have so much
more to share with us I don't want it to end just yet.
If you love age gap and hot sex in elevators with a geek an a Zillionaire then you will have to read this very very very short book(LOL)
Audio book: n/a
Book Cover: 4.5 Stars
What a nice little surprise. This little jewel ticked a thew of my "hell Yeah" boxes
I really enjoyed this book I just wanted more I really think these characters have so much
more to share with us I don't want it to end just yet.
If you love age gap and hot sex in elevators with a geek an a Zillionaire then you will have to read this very very very short book(LOL)
August 29, 2018
In the ‘Romance on the Go’ series things happen quickly with insta-lust the rule rather than the exception, and ‘The Elevator’ certainly fits the mold. Even though geeky software engineer Adrian has been lusting for Greyson, the hot, older man who works on the top floor of his office building for over a year, they have never shared more than a greeting in the elevator. Until, that is, one fateful Friday night when a power outage locks them in close proximity for a few hours and they share… well, let’s just say words are not all they exchange! They are so hot together that it’s a miracle the elevator cables don’t melt.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
September 14, 2018
I always love a little bit of an opposites attract and age gap type of romance. This was short, sexy, and fun. I actually could have done without what I felt like was a case of insta-love for these two (it was too short of a story for me to buy into that) but I enjoyed the premise.
August 29, 2018
This would have been much better without the over-the-top evil female co-worker character. Grr.
August 31, 2021
Adrian tiene algun tiempo trabajando en ese edificio, y se ha conseguido con este hombre apuesto e interesante en el ascensor mas de una vez, sus sueños han estado basados en ellos desde la primera vez.
Pero cuando se quedan encerrados en el ascensor ambos un viernes por la noche, descubren que la quimica entre ellos es poderosa y ahora solo tienen que saber si puede haber algo que los una.
La historia (porque es muy corto para llamarse libro) es mas erotico-porno que otra cosa, instan-love totalmente,donde los personajes tenian el potencial de ser mucho mas, pero que a mi parecer esta muy mal manejado.
Pero bueno, no es mi estilo en absoluto, asi que no continuare con la serie, pero mas adelante vere si otros libros del mismo autor son diferentes, a ver si cambia mi opinion.
Pero cuando se quedan encerrados en el ascensor ambos un viernes por la noche, descubren que la quimica entre ellos es poderosa y ahora solo tienen que saber si puede haber algo que los una.
La historia (porque es muy corto para llamarse libro) es mas erotico-porno que otra cosa, instan-love totalmente,donde los personajes tenian el potencial de ser mucho mas, pero que a mi parecer esta muy mal manejado.
Pero bueno, no es mi estilo en absoluto, asi que no continuare con la serie, pero mas adelante vere si otros libros del mismo autor son diferentes, a ver si cambia mi opinion.
July 5, 2018
A hot and amusing little tale which made me grin a lot. I just loved Adrian’s geekiness and the way his mouth ran away with him. Greyson was all things hot and mysterious, and I loved the way he came to Adrian's rescue when he needed to.
Great story telling 🙂
Great story telling 🙂
July 6, 2018
Another hot one by Erin Leaf! Loved geeky Adrian and gazillionaire Grayson. Great couple! Looking forward to more Close Proximity books from Erin!
July 15, 2018
3.5 stars
I really enjoy stories where the MCs are trapped together and this one is no exception. This has a nice balance of humor and sexiness. Great start to the series and I can't wait for the next one!
I really enjoy stories where the MCs are trapped together and this one is no exception. This has a nice balance of humor and sexiness. Great start to the series and I can't wait for the next one!
October 31, 2023
The Elevator is the first in the Close Proximity series, which from the looks of this book, is going to be short and steamy reads!
Adrian is a self-proclaimed geek, and works hard for a company that doesn't really appear to deserve him. Greyson is the owner of the building, definitely a millionaire but probably a multi-billionaire, and has his sights set on Adrian.
This is a short story, so expect a fast pace. The whole story takes place from Friday through Monday, so don't expect too much detail. The details you do get though, are brilliant and really help to see all the characters. It is well written, with no editing or grammatical errors that disrupted my reading flow. I would recommend this read as perfect for a coffee break book, so long as you don't mind being hot under the collar!
More in this series? Bring it on!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jul 19, 2018
Adrian is a self-proclaimed geek, and works hard for a company that doesn't really appear to deserve him. Greyson is the owner of the building, definitely a millionaire but probably a multi-billionaire, and has his sights set on Adrian.
This is a short story, so expect a fast pace. The whole story takes place from Friday through Monday, so don't expect too much detail. The details you do get though, are brilliant and really help to see all the characters. It is well written, with no editing or grammatical errors that disrupted my reading flow. I would recommend this read as perfect for a coffee break book, so long as you don't mind being hot under the collar!
More in this series? Bring it on!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jul 19, 2018
July 29, 2018
Adrian and Mr. Greyson Lee seem to have nothing in common, until a brownout left them stuck in an elevator. The forced proximity of the situation makes them realizes they might have been what the other has been needing. But when the power is up again and they are faced with the differences between them, would the time spent together be enough to create strong emotions that would make a new relationship grow?
It was an entertaining read. The plot was a little simple and kind of expected but really enjoyable. It was a little bit too fast-paced, making the relationship between Adrian and Grey feel a little forced and too much like insta-love or more like insta-lust, since the events were developed in a too short time to make me feel there was really love between them. There were some surprises in the plot but I wasn't really too pleased with it, mostly a conflict presented with a co-worker that seem unnecessary.
What I liked the most about it was that was pretty much free of angst, it had a flirty and hot tone and some fun moments too. Overall it was a nice book to read and it can be enjoyed by M/M readers looking for something short without much angst.
It was an entertaining read. The plot was a little simple and kind of expected but really enjoyable. It was a little bit too fast-paced, making the relationship between Adrian and Grey feel a little forced and too much like insta-love or more like insta-lust, since the events were developed in a too short time to make me feel there was really love between them. There were some surprises in the plot but I wasn't really too pleased with it, mostly a conflict presented with a co-worker that seem unnecessary.
What I liked the most about it was that was pretty much free of angst, it had a flirty and hot tone and some fun moments too. Overall it was a nice book to read and it can be enjoyed by M/M readers looking for something short without much angst.
October 29, 2018
Cute. Very insta-love (if that even a thing). And short. I guess this novella just hit me at the right moment that I’m feeling magnanimous about the speed of which the flirting turned into hookup(s) that turned to love. Or the dumb but obnoxious bitchy beeyotch that soiled the fluffy atmosphere in the story. The hookup(s) were fun though. And the protagonist likable enough, though sadly - due to the length - there’s no in-depth expose on both characters (like Greyson’s Asian descent, was it Chinese or Korean or else). But all in all, as an introduction to Erin M. Leaf’s writings, it’s a fun experience!
January 25, 2019
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. Short and steamy. The story was typical with the MCs meeting, establishing insta-lust, having smex, falling into insta-love, then the HEA. In this case they'd been bumping into each other in the elevator for a year, but finally had the chance to talk because of some unusual circumstances. There was also a little bit of an irritating co-worker/sexual harassment accusation, but of course it all ends well.
Nothing new and perfect for a super quick read.
Nothing new and perfect for a super quick read.
August 21, 2022
DNF at 30%. One of the best ways to demolish the effectiviness of an erotica short is to drown the actual plot in extensive, inane, cliche and shallow inner monologue. This was a shining example. By the time things started heating up I've found both characters - well, mostly the narrator - extremely irritating and lost any interest in the kind of frisky schenanigens they might consider.
October 9, 2018
Enjoyed this hot instant-luv little number. Could have done without the sexual harassment from Adrian's female co-worker. His sloppy direct boss would have been a better choice for that part of the plot.
March 2, 2020
Es mi primera vez leyendo un romance gay y lo amé.
Al principio sentía que era como un nombre y una mujer simplemente cambiando el nombre, pero después sentí que si se trataba de esa historia.
Calificación: 4,7 ⭐
Al principio sentía que era como un nombre y una mujer simplemente cambiando el nombre, pero después sentí que si se trataba de esa historia.
Calificación: 4,7 ⭐
July 13, 2018
A cute little quicky to fill an hour or two.
July 15, 2018
Short and sweet, just what I wanted to read right now.
July 29, 2018
Why do I do this to myself?
October 23, 2018
3.5 stars
January 20, 2019
3.5 stars
August 10, 2019
Adrian es un ingeniero en sistemas; Greyson es el dueño del edificio donde trabaja Adrian. Un día el ascensor se queda parado con ellos adentro, y la magia arde entre ellos dos.
May 22, 2021
2.5 stars
November 18, 2021
2.5 Estrellas
No es bueno, ni tan malo. Lectura corta para pasar el rato, o tal vez, probar algo distinto.
No es bueno, ni tan malo. Lectura corta para pasar el rato, o tal vez, probar algo distinto.
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January 2, 2023Pull quotes/notes
"He had a feeling that she was one of those women simply looking for a nice guy with a stable job, and who could blame her? He wanted the same thing." (37/61) nice
February 6, 2023
La verdad considero que faltó más historia y desarrollo entre los personajes.
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