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Missing Your Love
A hard-nosed cop.
A brilliant, young reporter.
Their unlikely love story.
Eliot is a former football player, strong on the outside but soft in the center. Having moved into the line of police work, he finds himself talking down more situations than not. He's quite surprised to run into a best friend from the past that could expose his case to the public.
Will keeping his old friend in the dark hurt him in the long run?
Charlie is a passionate investigative reporter charged with hunting down a recent line of crimes. Yet when he runs into a certain cop, long-silent passions flare once more. A loving night together will bring even more to the table for both men.
Can either man deal with the responsibility of a family?
Missing Your Love is a sensual mpreg gay romance novel that should be read by adults only. Guaranteed: no cheating and a happily ever after!
A brilliant, young reporter.
Their unlikely love story.
Eliot is a former football player, strong on the outside but soft in the center. Having moved into the line of police work, he finds himself talking down more situations than not. He's quite surprised to run into a best friend from the past that could expose his case to the public.
Will keeping his old friend in the dark hurt him in the long run?
Charlie is a passionate investigative reporter charged with hunting down a recent line of crimes. Yet when he runs into a certain cop, long-silent passions flare once more. A loving night together will bring even more to the table for both men.
Can either man deal with the responsibility of a family?
Missing Your Love is a sensual mpreg gay romance novel that should be read by adults only. Guaranteed: no cheating and a happily ever after!
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First published October 30, 2018
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October 31, 2018
Better the Devil you know.
Eliot and Charlie were childhood friends but circumstances split them up and for ten years they hadn't seen each other until Charlie came back home to be a reporter. The Riddles are an old money family in Sierra Vista. The oldest son Slate goes missing and the police department is stretched thin so Lieutenant Bryce wants to temporarily promote Eliot to detective to find Slate. Charlie has been given the task to investigate and write this story, seems everyone thinks Slate is a perfect gentleman but Charlie hears rumors to the contrary. After finding each other again through a tip as to where Slate frequented, Eliot's happiness turns to disdain at Charlie's profession, the pair could never mix as it would cause conflicts of interest and accusations. Sadly the pair part ways but a wise lady makes Eliot think again and their relationship blossoms. Progress with the case is slow, most thinking Slate already dead, but events in the local park and a foiled kidnap attempt make the dynamic duo pool their talents and come to the loose conclusion Slate and others were targeted by possible sex traffickers. Meanwhile one of Eliot's coworkers is stirring up trouble behind the scenes with work and Eliot and Charlie's relationship, which is the last thing they need when Charlie discovers his predicament. A genius idea starts the case moving fast leading to a heartbreaking but happy conclusion and the realisation of a sick betrayal on all levels that nearly ends in tragedy, but not one to sit on the sidelines Charlie slams in to save the day and their future. Enjoyable story and plot, well written and some really nice side characters, also sickening to know this happens everyday in real life. Makes you take a step back and count your blessings. I received a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Eliot and Charlie were childhood friends but circumstances split them up and for ten years they hadn't seen each other until Charlie came back home to be a reporter. The Riddles are an old money family in Sierra Vista. The oldest son Slate goes missing and the police department is stretched thin so Lieutenant Bryce wants to temporarily promote Eliot to detective to find Slate. Charlie has been given the task to investigate and write this story, seems everyone thinks Slate is a perfect gentleman but Charlie hears rumors to the contrary. After finding each other again through a tip as to where Slate frequented, Eliot's happiness turns to disdain at Charlie's profession, the pair could never mix as it would cause conflicts of interest and accusations. Sadly the pair part ways but a wise lady makes Eliot think again and their relationship blossoms. Progress with the case is slow, most thinking Slate already dead, but events in the local park and a foiled kidnap attempt make the dynamic duo pool their talents and come to the loose conclusion Slate and others were targeted by possible sex traffickers. Meanwhile one of Eliot's coworkers is stirring up trouble behind the scenes with work and Eliot and Charlie's relationship, which is the last thing they need when Charlie discovers his predicament. A genius idea starts the case moving fast leading to a heartbreaking but happy conclusion and the realisation of a sick betrayal on all levels that nearly ends in tragedy, but not one to sit on the sidelines Charlie slams in to save the day and their future. Enjoyable story and plot, well written and some really nice side characters, also sickening to know this happens everyday in real life. Makes you take a step back and count your blessings. I received a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 4, 2018
I read this book as part of an arc program. This is the second chance romance between Eliot and Charlie. They were best friends while growing up until Charlie left and moved away. Years later, Eliot is now a police officer and is asked to head the investigation into the disappearance of a young man from a very wealthy and well known family. Wile Eliot is investigating, he comes across Charlie, who is now a reporter and working on the same case. Charlie and Eliot are still attracted to each other and Eliot wants to ask Charlie out, but when he learns Charlie is a reporter, he thinks it could never work between them. Charlie is disappointed, but he understands. When Eliot talks to a friend, he thinks about how he wants to be with Charlie and decides to try and convince Charlie for another chance. Things go well between them, but the case is heating up and could cause problems. I really liked this story. I liked Charlie and thought he was a strong omega and knew what he wanted. I think Eliot was confused but i think he really did love Charlie. Eliot wanted to be a good cop and he wanted to trust Charlie, but he didn't trust other reporters. I really enjoyed the friendship between Eliot and Georgia. Good one.
November 7, 2018
Eliot loves being a cop. He loves helping people any way he can. When he’s temporarily promoted to Detective to investigate a high profile missing persons case he jumps at the chance to finally show what he can do. However, during his investigation he comes face to face with a blast from his past...his childhood best friend.
Charlie is an investigative reporter. He loves what he does and is great at it. He’s assigned to report on the high profile missing persons case. The last thing he expected was to get arrested and the arresting cop turning out to be his childhood best friend Eliot.
Old sparks fly between the two but tensions also mount when Eliot learns that Charlie is a reporter. He strongly believes that all reporters are the enemy of cops. As reluctant as Eliot is in getting involved with Charlie there’s no denying their attraction. Even though they haven’t seen each other in years it’s like no time has past and yet at the same time they are learning each other again.
The chemistry between these two is palpable and their history makes it even more intense. I love friends to lovers books and this one was well done. I’d like to have had more of their story but overall I enjoyed the book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Charlie is an investigative reporter. He loves what he does and is great at it. He’s assigned to report on the high profile missing persons case. The last thing he expected was to get arrested and the arresting cop turning out to be his childhood best friend Eliot.
Old sparks fly between the two but tensions also mount when Eliot learns that Charlie is a reporter. He strongly believes that all reporters are the enemy of cops. As reluctant as Eliot is in getting involved with Charlie there’s no denying their attraction. Even though they haven’t seen each other in years it’s like no time has past and yet at the same time they are learning each other again.
The chemistry between these two is palpable and their history makes it even more intense. I love friends to lovers books and this one was well done. I’d like to have had more of their story but overall I enjoyed the book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
November 7, 2018
This is a really great book, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Eliot is a great police officer who gets the chance to prove his worth of becoming a detective with a high profile case of a missing 17 year old boy. Things get a little complicated when he runs into he best friend Charlie from high school who disappeared on him, who is now a criminal reporter . Thier connection of friendship and also Alpha/Omega connection is still just as strong as back then. But Eliot believes that they cannot be close because of the who cop and reporter's don't mix.
This is an amazing book, that is so well written that you need to see how it ends. Which make for a tired morning after being up way to late to finish the book. Which tells you it is brilliant and must be grabbed asap, you won't regret it. It is way to good to miss.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is an amazing book, that is so well written that you need to see how it ends. Which make for a tired morning after being up way to late to finish the book. Which tells you it is brilliant and must be grabbed asap, you won't regret it. It is way to good to miss.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 1, 2018
Can a cop and a reporter survive as a couple? especially in an environment that pits them against each other in the media or in the perceptions by members of the department?
an imaginary need to know details that could harm others can put the people in dangerous situations in greater jeopardy.
the press can however also be a tool for law enforcement to reach or funnel info.
Can Eliot and Charlie rebuild the friendship they once had, as well as something new and amazing?
What about their co-worker? An officer who seems to know things he maybe should not, and be unexpected places. A jealous writer trying to one up Charlie?
An m/m and mpreg story that is steamy, action packed, and full of various aha moments.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
an imaginary need to know details that could harm others can put the people in dangerous situations in greater jeopardy.
the press can however also be a tool for law enforcement to reach or funnel info.
Can Eliot and Charlie rebuild the friendship they once had, as well as something new and amazing?
What about their co-worker? An officer who seems to know things he maybe should not, and be unexpected places. A jealous writer trying to one up Charlie?
An m/m and mpreg story that is steamy, action packed, and full of various aha moments.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 2, 2018
Eliot is a cop who is temporarily promoted to detective to work a suspected kidnapping case.
The son of a prominent family, Slate Riddle has been missing only four hours but the rumours have already got him kidnapped and sold to a sex ring or murdered.
Charlie is a newspaper reporter, he is given the story and goes off to try to get the inside story. Quite literally he bumps into Slate’s mother and she gives him some information about her son.
When Eliot and Charlie meet they recognised each other. They were childhood friends and had started to become more, when they lost contact when Charlie had suddenly moved away.
As the case becomes more involved so do Eliot and Charlie.
I found this story to be a little slow and only picked up the pace right near the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The son of a prominent family, Slate Riddle has been missing only four hours but the rumours have already got him kidnapped and sold to a sex ring or murdered.
Charlie is a newspaper reporter, he is given the story and goes off to try to get the inside story. Quite literally he bumps into Slate’s mother and she gives him some information about her son.
When Eliot and Charlie meet they recognised each other. They were childhood friends and had started to become more, when they lost contact when Charlie had suddenly moved away.
As the case becomes more involved so do Eliot and Charlie.
I found this story to be a little slow and only picked up the pace right near the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 1, 2018
These 2 guys think they have it all figured out, work is all they need, no need for love or relationships. Besides cops and reporters are like oil and water, no way that can work. When this tough alpha cop turned detective and this spunky successful omega report meet, they realize that they are old school friends who haven't seen each other in years and sparky flies, just like old times, but can they really make it work. Very well written, a story line that draws you in and keeps the pages turning to see how it all works out. Do they fall in love, do they find the missing boys and who took them? Plenty of twists and turns and steamy scenes
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.
December 28, 2018
Missing your love is a fantastic, and gripping tale. Elliot is a police officer of Sierra Vista who is investigating the disappearence of a young man who is well know in his town. Charlie is a reporter placed in finding out more about the disappearence of Slade Riddle. The two had been best friends in high school, but had lost touch with each other over time. They realize they both still have strong feelings for each other, but now they can't even be friends because of their careers. Elliot sees reporters as the enemy. They spread rumors, untruth, and fear mongering as far as he is concerned. Can they overcome their differences? Can Elliot see past the reporter to the person Charlie really is? Do opposites really attract, or is that a lie?
November 3, 2018
The book wasn't what I was expecting but the storyline was definitely something new. The author knows how to keep things going.
Character breakdown;
Eliot: I liked him at first but the man got a bit annoying after a while. Then I liked him then I'm like "are you dumb?" Lol it was an emotional roller coaster ride.
Charlie: liked him from the beginning felt for him and loved that he stood up for himself no matter what.
Pretty good book though I felt that the heel was to obvious and the police too stupid lol. Still entertaining to read.
Character breakdown;
Eliot: I liked him at first but the man got a bit annoying after a while. Then I liked him then I'm like "are you dumb?" Lol it was an emotional roller coaster ride.
Charlie: liked him from the beginning felt for him and loved that he stood up for himself no matter what.
Pretty good book though I felt that the heel was to obvious and the police too stupid lol. Still entertaining to read.
November 11, 2018
They were once friends, but can they be lovers. Eliot and Charlie are not exactly on opposite sides of the law, but with Eliot a cop and Charlie an investigative reporter, their goals and priorities are bound to clash. But with a boy missing, they need to work together if they are going to find him and bring him home. The author wrote great, authentic characters, and makes their connection and eventual romance believable. There are some nice steamy scenes, too!
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.
November 1, 2018
The writing was brilliant, as always with Austin Bates. I loved the idea of the story... a cop on a career making case and a reporter trying to write history. The fact that they were friends in another life is just icing for the storyline.
I didn't love, however, that they were so mean to each other when they fought. It seemed a little too much to me, then there was not really anything else that made their relationship believable. I guess for me there was just too much off the page.
I didn't love, however, that they were so mean to each other when they fought. It seemed a little too much to me, then there was not really anything else that made their relationship believable. I guess for me there was just too much off the page.
November 1, 2018
Elliot and Charlie lost touch years ago, and the sparks of youth feel stronger. Elliot takes an extreme stance to Charlie being a reporter. Even his supervisor rails against reports and they are scum of the earth. Elliot also mistreats Charlie. An interesting read, both of them searching for a missing young man. The portrayal of the idealic Sierra Vista made me laugh out loud. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
November 2, 2018
Eliot and Charlie where friends years ago, and now they reconnect and it turns into more. Eliot isn't sure how they are going to make it work with his and Charlie's professions. Eliot is a cop and Charlie is a reporter. Eliot pulls his head out of his bottom...and realizes it's worth it. Very well written, with a great story line and equally great characters. Would def recommend, this friends to lovers to hea!
November 6, 2018
Jobs can complicate relationships. Delightful second chance for childhood friends to become so much more. I really enjoyed Eliot and Charlie's story and how they reconnect. These MC's are both dedicated to their jobs and their is intrinsic mistrust between their careers. The plot created an interesting read that i really enjoyed.
Awesome story with lots of connection between the MC's. I liked how their relationship grew and how they worked together to solve the case.
Awesome story with lots of connection between the MC's. I liked how their relationship grew and how they worked together to solve the case.
November 8, 2018
Interesting second chance-ish romance between an Alpha who went on to be a cop and an Omega who is a great reporter. We've got the struggle of their romance set against trying to find a missing kid, keeping his name in the news so that he can be found, and tracking down the guys who took him.
Overall I liked both characters, but Eliot was kinda jerk sometimes, and he really needed to get smacked by a cluex4.
Overall I liked both characters, but Eliot was kinda jerk sometimes, and he really needed to get smacked by a cluex4.
November 1, 2018
Eliot and Charlie reconnect after many years in a not so good situation. Will they be able to overcome their disagreements and distrust to have a solid relationship? Read this story today to find out if they can salvage their old friendship and relationship.
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.
December 2, 2018
Craft lessons!
While searching for a missing youth Police Officer Eliot gets upgraded to Dectective for the case.
There while following a lead to a sex club he sees his long lost childhood friend Charlie.
Unfortunately Charlie is a Reporter, which Eliot feels is not a good mix.
The storyline is excellent and I couldn't stop reading it until the end all in one evening.
While searching for a missing youth Police Officer Eliot gets upgraded to Dectective for the case.
There while following a lead to a sex club he sees his long lost childhood friend Charlie.
Unfortunately Charlie is a Reporter, which Eliot feels is not a good mix.
The storyline is excellent and I couldn't stop reading it until the end all in one evening.
November 1, 2018
Missing Your Love by Austin Bates is a great story to read. I am so glad I read this story as usual Austin Bates wrote a great story. I recommend this story to everyone who loves a great book to read.
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.
November 2, 2018
this was a sweet and loving story. it was adorable and well written of course because its one of the bates brothers lol. they always do amazing work. this was a sweet story about love and second chances and i enjoyed it a lot
November 3, 2018
I loved Eliot and Charlie. The relationshios stories of friends and lovers
The rule is police and reporters don't do relationships
but the attraction between the men grows they begin
a relationship.Exciting story the moves fast with characters you can't help but love.
The rule is police and reporters don't do relationships
but the attraction between the men grows they begin
a relationship.Exciting story the moves fast with characters you can't help but love.
November 4, 2018
His life has changed and so has his career. Then he meets him again so can they have a life together. They have one night but can it ever be more than the one night. See if they can
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 9, 2018
This book had it all
Love, lust, betrayal, kidnapping, laughs...this book had it. The characters were great, the back story good. The main story was believable and thought provoking, very timely. Great read.
Love, lust, betrayal, kidnapping, laughs...this book had it. The characters were great, the back story good. The main story was believable and thought provoking, very timely. Great read.
January 12, 2019
I really loved this story. Eliot and Charlie had such a past that made the path to their future easier on both their parts.
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.
March 14, 2019
I am pure trash. I really liked this. I'm so embarrassed to be putting this on my Goodreads, honestly. This never happened. I never read this book. If you're reading this, this didn't happen. Wink, wink.
November 5, 2019
This is the first book I’ve read from this author, and it didn’t cause a very good impression, it was just inverossímil, the “omega” acted like a low self esteem girl (couldn’t even call him a woman) it was just unimaginative and at times just wtf impossible to believe this characters.
November 30, 2018
Missing your love by Austin Bates.
This was a good read with likeable characters. I liked the cover. I liked the story and the characters. 4*.
This was a good read with likeable characters. I liked the cover. I liked the story and the characters. 4*.
January 28, 2019
3.5 stars.. Oh boy! That’s all I’m gonna say..
November 1, 2018
I didn't think I would really get to finish this story because for me it started slowly. I'm glad I did though because Charlie and Eliot are good together, it's great that they connected again after so long. Love it.
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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November 3, 2018Austin has done a great job with this book. Eliot smoking a lot. great way to detail a character. Charlie the journalist and how cops and journalist do not mesh. Austin brings back old school traps and the way people think. i really enjoyed.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 4, 2019
No había leído nada de este autor, quería probar y éste tenía buenas críticas.
A mi no acabó de convencerme, demasiados tramas a la vez, demasiado precipitado todo y demasiados personajes pero sin profundizar en nada
A mi no acabó de convencerme, demasiados tramas a la vez, demasiado precipitado todo y demasiados personajes pero sin profundizar en nada
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