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There's a fine line between love and hate.
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Augustus Christiansen is well-known as the second oldest Christiansen sibling-senior partner at CBA, and Chairman and CTO of tech giant Legionnaire. He's America's most eligible bachelor. There's a reason for that and a secret he has kept to himself his entire life: he's gay. With the Esposito murder trial out of the way, all Augustus wants to do is unwind at the one place he can be himself. He isn't expecting the sweet-faced boy who captivates him in the club to capture his heart as well.
Jamie Flynn watched a mob hit man murder his brother in cold blood. Jamie wants revenge, not only on the people who had his brother killed but on the lawyer who helped them walk free. He will do whatever it takes to expose them to the world for what they are. Except when he finally comes face-to-face with the heartless attorney he watched in the courtroom, he starts to wonder if heartless is really the right word, Augustus just seems lonely and sad. Suddenly it isn't only vengeance on the line, Jamie's heart seems to be up for grabs. Is there any way at all he can walk away from this unscathed?
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Augustus Christiansen is well-known as the second oldest Christiansen sibling-senior partner at CBA, and Chairman and CTO of tech giant Legionnaire. He's America's most eligible bachelor. There's a reason for that and a secret he has kept to himself his entire life: he's gay. With the Esposito murder trial out of the way, all Augustus wants to do is unwind at the one place he can be himself. He isn't expecting the sweet-faced boy who captivates him in the club to capture his heart as well.
Jamie Flynn watched a mob hit man murder his brother in cold blood. Jamie wants revenge, not only on the people who had his brother killed but on the lawyer who helped them walk free. He will do whatever it takes to expose them to the world for what they are. Except when he finally comes face-to-face with the heartless attorney he watched in the courtroom, he starts to wonder if heartless is really the right word, Augustus just seems lonely and sad. Suddenly it isn't only vengeance on the line, Jamie's heart seems to be up for grabs. Is there any way at all he can walk away from this unscathed?
440 pages, Hardcover
Published January 9, 2021
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About the author
Andie Barr
3 books6 followersAndie Barr is a multi-genre indie author from rural Australia who fell in love with storytelling at an incredibly young age, and has always dreamed of sharing those stories with the world. Andie writes to capture the essence of what it means to be alive and to send people on adventures from the comfort of their home. She believes stories are the heart of human connection and civilisation—without stories, what would the world even be?
Being a gay nerd and feminist with an INFP personality, Andie is more comfortable behind a computer screen or with a book than with people but is more than happy to chant for social justice causes. Her writing often reflects her passionate belief in equity and justice. Her stories are all character driven with a focus on LGBTQ+ identifying protagonists.
These days she resides in Melbourne’s leafy, peaceful Eastern Suburbs where she spends her days writing and studying, all while drinking tea and petting her housemates’ cats.
Andie writes for Adult, NA, and YA audiences in the fantasy, science-fiction, paranormal, and contemporary romance genres. She occasionally tries her hand at chapter books for children.
Being a gay nerd and feminist with an INFP personality, Andie is more comfortable behind a computer screen or with a book than with people but is more than happy to chant for social justice causes. Her writing often reflects her passionate belief in equity and justice. Her stories are all character driven with a focus on LGBTQ+ identifying protagonists.
These days she resides in Melbourne’s leafy, peaceful Eastern Suburbs where she spends her days writing and studying, all while drinking tea and petting her housemates’ cats.
Andie writes for Adult, NA, and YA audiences in the fantasy, science-fiction, paranormal, and contemporary romance genres. She occasionally tries her hand at chapter books for children.
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January 30, 2021
This book was amazing and definitely a top read of the year. I was so lucky to receive a physical ARC copy of this book and I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this book.
I was so hooked from page one, all the way to the end.
I was left needing more afterwards, so I read it again.
The storyline is so well written and the two main characters are both incredible characters and they both grow on you more and more as you read the book. They both grow as characters throughout and have some very steamy moments throughout that engages the reader even more.
I was so hooked from page one, all the way to the end.
I was left needing more afterwards, so I read it again.
The storyline is so well written and the two main characters are both incredible characters and they both grow on you more and more as you read the book. They both grow as characters throughout and have some very steamy moments throughout that engages the reader even more.
January 2, 2021
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I had a book hangover for days after reading this! The first book left me curious about Augustus, and his story did not disappoint. There were times I wasn’t sure if I liked Jamie, but I came around by the time I devoured the rest of the book within two days. Their relationship is so complex and real, I just had to keep reading. And now I love both of them.
The rest of the characters have so much going on, too. The family and friends are beautifully written and wonderful comic relief at times. I can’t wait for the rest of the books so I can know more of their stories.
Barr’s writing pulls you right in and leaves you wanting more. Nothing is predictable, and it’s a wonderful escape from reality.
This book is most definitely rated R for its sexual content, and I found it hot and very interesting. But what I loved about the book was that the romance was central to the story and the sex only a small part of it.
Anyone who enjoys complex and steamy gay romances, this one is for you. But go read Paper Flowers first. You won’t regret it!
I had a book hangover for days after reading this! The first book left me curious about Augustus, and his story did not disappoint. There were times I wasn’t sure if I liked Jamie, but I came around by the time I devoured the rest of the book within two days. Their relationship is so complex and real, I just had to keep reading. And now I love both of them.
The rest of the characters have so much going on, too. The family and friends are beautifully written and wonderful comic relief at times. I can’t wait for the rest of the books so I can know more of their stories.
Barr’s writing pulls you right in and leaves you wanting more. Nothing is predictable, and it’s a wonderful escape from reality.
This book is most definitely rated R for its sexual content, and I found it hot and very interesting. But what I loved about the book was that the romance was central to the story and the sex only a small part of it.
Anyone who enjoys complex and steamy gay romances, this one is for you. But go read Paper Flowers first. You won’t regret it!
March 11, 2021
I loved reviewing the first book in this series. So when the author sent me a review copy for this one, I was thrilled.
This book definitely has more discussion about homophobia in this one, as Augustus is still in the closet and worried about people discovering him. But it's not the overriding conflict of the story, so it doesn't feel like it's the crux of everything. And I am happy that the book doesn't try to "fix" a major societal issue in a way a lot of these kinds of books do.
The relationship between the two characters is the perfect slow burn. You know there's a major reveal coming up the entire time that drives up the angst. I can't speak for the BDSM side of their relationship with any real experience, but it does seem to line up with other ownvoices BDSM romances I've read. At the very least, it doesn't have the unhealthy twist to the lifestyle that other books have had. There are definitely a lot more sex scenes than the first book.
One of my favorite parts of the series, both the first book and this one, is how the conflict in the relationships are real and requires time and effort to heal from. There are no random third act misunderstandings leading to break ups that are easily solved with one conversation. The problems the couple has to address are serious. Often times it takes a lot of self-reflection on both sides to move forward. It makes the entire thing feel more realistic.
If I was to compare this book to the first, I would honestly say I probably preferred the couple in the first book more. But that's only because Jake remains my favorite character in the cast. There are also set ups for future books (I saw that off-page plot point setting up Julius' story, Andie) that leave me intrigued to see where the series goes next. And I'm pretty sure it's all queer romance. And that makes it better.
All in all, this book has more of what you loved in the first one... just with more kinky sex thrown in.
This book definitely has more discussion about homophobia in this one, as Augustus is still in the closet and worried about people discovering him. But it's not the overriding conflict of the story, so it doesn't feel like it's the crux of everything. And I am happy that the book doesn't try to "fix" a major societal issue in a way a lot of these kinds of books do.
The relationship between the two characters is the perfect slow burn. You know there's a major reveal coming up the entire time that drives up the angst. I can't speak for the BDSM side of their relationship with any real experience, but it does seem to line up with other ownvoices BDSM romances I've read. At the very least, it doesn't have the unhealthy twist to the lifestyle that other books have had. There are definitely a lot more sex scenes than the first book.
One of my favorite parts of the series, both the first book and this one, is how the conflict in the relationships are real and requires time and effort to heal from. There are no random third act misunderstandings leading to break ups that are easily solved with one conversation. The problems the couple has to address are serious. Often times it takes a lot of self-reflection on both sides to move forward. It makes the entire thing feel more realistic.
If I was to compare this book to the first, I would honestly say I probably preferred the couple in the first book more. But that's only because Jake remains my favorite character in the cast. There are also set ups for future books (I saw that off-page plot point setting up Julius' story, Andie) that leave me intrigued to see where the series goes next. And I'm pretty sure it's all queer romance. And that makes it better.
All in all, this book has more of what you loved in the first one... just with more kinky sex thrown in.
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