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“Credo che tu abbia qualcosa che mi appartiene, Zach.”
Zach Owens è allibito dall’accusa dello sconosciuto. Non ha mai visto quell’uomo in vita sua e non è preparato a scoprire cos’hanno in comune… il loro ragazzo, Jake.
Diciamo ex ragazzo. Una volta liquidato il bastardo, Zach corre dietro allo sconosciuto per scusarsi… il che finisce in una bollente scopata per ripicca.
Anche se sono partiti con il piede sbagliato, Nathan Forrester non è mai sazio dell’affascinante proprietario di un cinema. Ma è ancora cinico e diffidente… soprattutto visto che Jake continua a materializzarsi intorno a Zach, anche se Zach giura che la relazione è finita.
Con un subdolo ex ragazzo che cerca di sabotare la loro nuova relazione, Zach e Nathan devono imparare a fidarsi l’uno dell’altro, o si ritroveranno a mani vuote.
Zach Owens è allibito dall’accusa dello sconosciuto. Non ha mai visto quell’uomo in vita sua e non è preparato a scoprire cos’hanno in comune… il loro ragazzo, Jake.
Diciamo ex ragazzo. Una volta liquidato il bastardo, Zach corre dietro allo sconosciuto per scusarsi… il che finisce in una bollente scopata per ripicca.
Anche se sono partiti con il piede sbagliato, Nathan Forrester non è mai sazio dell’affascinante proprietario di un cinema. Ma è ancora cinico e diffidente… soprattutto visto che Jake continua a materializzarsi intorno a Zach, anche se Zach giura che la relazione è finita.
Con un subdolo ex ragazzo che cerca di sabotare la loro nuova relazione, Zach e Nathan devono imparare a fidarsi l’uno dell’altro, o si ritroveranno a mani vuote.
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First published May 11, 2010
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L.A. Witt
218 books2,722 followersL.A. Witt and her husband have been exiled from Spain and sent to live in Maine because rhymes are fun. She now divides her time between writing, assuring people she is aware that Maine is cold, wondering where to put her next tattoo, and trying to reason with a surly Maine coon. Rumor has it her arch nemesis, Lauren Gallagher, is also somewhere in the wilds of New England, which is why L.A. is also spending a portion of her time training a team of spec ops lobsters.
Authors Ann Gallagher and Lori A. Witt have been asked to assist in lobster training, but they "have books to write" and "need to focus on our careers" and "don't you think this rivalry has gotten a little out of hand?" They're probably just helping Lauren raise her army of squirrels trained to ride moose into battle.
Visit her website at http://www.gallagherwitt.com/.
Authors Ann Gallagher and Lori A. Witt have been asked to assist in lobster training, but they "have books to write" and "need to focus on our careers" and "don't you think this rivalry has gotten a little out of hand?" They're probably just helping Lauren raise her army of squirrels trained to ride moose into battle.
Visit her website at http://www.gallagherwitt.com/.
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March 29, 2013
**3.5 stars**
I actually loved how this book started. It was something I haven't seen before and I didn't see it coming. I try not to read many reviews before starting a book so I was totally in it with Zach in that bar. However, by the end of the book I just felt worn down. The majority of the book is spent with a cycle of trust arguments followed by lots of sex (very hot sex, I might add). Literally, there are no other plot elements. I just wish something more happened during the story. Overall, this book was well written but it just irked me too much for more than 3 stars.
I actually loved how this book started. It was something I haven't seen before and I didn't see it coming. I try not to read many reviews before starting a book so I was totally in it with Zach in that bar. However, by the end of the book I just felt worn down. The majority of the book is spent with a cycle of trust arguments followed by lots of sex (very hot sex, I might add). Literally, there are no other plot elements. I just wish something more happened during the story. Overall, this book was well written but it just irked me too much for more than 3 stars.
May 28, 2014
This is a review of my second read of Nine-Tenths of the Law, a novel originally published in 2010. I read it back in 2011 and remember absolutely loving it and I loved it just as much the second time.
MCs Nathan and Zach meet one night and find out that they share the same boyfriend, the smarmy Jake. (Whoops!) Both are angry and hurt and leave Jake in the lerch before he can explain/lie and decide to wallow in their sorrows together over a beer. One thing leads to another and they end up in bed having some seriously, amazingly hot revenge sex. Like, off-the-charts hot.
Flash forward 2 weeks and Zach can't stop thinking about his encounter with Nathan. Forget about the fact that he was with Jake was 6 months, Jake takes a backburner. His mind is squarely on Nathan. And wouldn't you know it? The next thing he knows, Nathan shows up at his place of business for hot sex, round 2 and the men start a whirlwind rebound sexual relationship. Of course, it grows into something much, much bigger for both men, but hurt feelings and jealously start to get in the way and then angst rears it's ugly head...
You'll have to read the book to see how these boys resolve things. And, OMG, you have to read these passionate sex scenes! Just SO GOOD! They are NEVER just physical. I loved these boys to bits and pieces.
I highly recommend this book to all M/M romance fans. There is a nice, big fight scene in here too. Two actually! Love those...
June 23, 2010
^^I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE LAW, AND THIS BOOK HARDLY HELPS!^^
This book was awfully frustrating to me, at points I was so in love and then I would find myself getting equally pissed off. The subject matter was serious, how is one able to trust again after being cheated on, and can you come to care for the person who was the one your boyfriend was cheating with. Some reader might be appalled at the way both our main characters were quick to jump into bed, I on the other hand found it kind of refreshing, it sort of like sticking it to the man. They both made a sad situation very sexy.
The story begins with Zach in a bar meeting with his boyfriend, he is all happy because he knows its going to be a goodnight. All of a sudden a stranger interrupts and confronts Zach, seems his boyfriend doesn’t only belong to him. Well they both get rid of the cheating bastard who goes by the name of Jake, well Zach is feeling guilty and he decides to explain that he had no idea Jake was seeing someone else. He introduces himself and finds out the name of the other man, Nathan has been with Jake for four years, and that is like a knife to Zach’s chest. With the intent to talk things over, Zach invites Nathan to have a beer, with the betrayal fresh they decide to get back at Jake, with hot sex.
From there things become all sorts of complicated, when a one night stand between two guys who had been hurt by one man, turns to something more. The hooking up part was easy, it’s the feeling that start to happen that makes things hard. Told in first person we experience everything Zach is feeling, his doubts, happiness and his growing feelings for Nathan. From the very first scene between Nathan and Zach we get the idea, that Zach will fall hard. That one hook up leads to many nights together, and it is all about sex, the relationship was built off someone else’s deceit and trust is a hard thing come by especially on Nathan’s side of things. Not the best way to build a relationship, and trying to make things work overshadows every aspect of the book.
The characters are likeable, but that all depends on the connection the reader will have with the book. Nathan’s worries became annoying, yet it is understandable the reasons behind his paranoia, he has been cheated on by someone he loved, and he happens to be in a relationship with the person, who was the other man. Very likely there would be lots of confusion. I found their inability to talk really had me grinding my teeth. It’s like they know a conversation is needed but they avoid it for a few hours of hot sex, and then they have days of worries.
Overall it was an aright read for me, the premise had potential but the constant bickering between Zach and Nathan really irked me, and at the end there was never any solutions. They at some point expressed themselves but never to the fullest, a whole lot needed to be said and it just never happened. The ending was just that, an ending, I am still feeling incomplete. I don’t know if this was done purposely, for maybe a sequel I just personally needed a little more. Once again this book is one of those that might be perceived differently from every reader, you have to call this one on your own. I just could not wrap my mind around Zach and Nathan, I liked them but they annoyed me more than anything. I will say this I did like the writing style, and there was some really sexy scenes, to be expected cus all they did was have sex. I am intrigued enough, to go and check out the author's other works.
This book was awfully frustrating to me, at points I was so in love and then I would find myself getting equally pissed off. The subject matter was serious, how is one able to trust again after being cheated on, and can you come to care for the person who was the one your boyfriend was cheating with. Some reader might be appalled at the way both our main characters were quick to jump into bed, I on the other hand found it kind of refreshing, it sort of like sticking it to the man. They both made a sad situation very sexy.
The story begins with Zach in a bar meeting with his boyfriend, he is all happy because he knows its going to be a goodnight. All of a sudden a stranger interrupts and confronts Zach, seems his boyfriend doesn’t only belong to him. Well they both get rid of the cheating bastard who goes by the name of Jake, well Zach is feeling guilty and he decides to explain that he had no idea Jake was seeing someone else. He introduces himself and finds out the name of the other man, Nathan has been with Jake for four years, and that is like a knife to Zach’s chest. With the intent to talk things over, Zach invites Nathan to have a beer, with the betrayal fresh they decide to get back at Jake, with hot sex.
From there things become all sorts of complicated, when a one night stand between two guys who had been hurt by one man, turns to something more. The hooking up part was easy, it’s the feeling that start to happen that makes things hard. Told in first person we experience everything Zach is feeling, his doubts, happiness and his growing feelings for Nathan. From the very first scene between Nathan and Zach we get the idea, that Zach will fall hard. That one hook up leads to many nights together, and it is all about sex, the relationship was built off someone else’s deceit and trust is a hard thing come by especially on Nathan’s side of things. Not the best way to build a relationship, and trying to make things work overshadows every aspect of the book.
The characters are likeable, but that all depends on the connection the reader will have with the book. Nathan’s worries became annoying, yet it is understandable the reasons behind his paranoia, he has been cheated on by someone he loved, and he happens to be in a relationship with the person, who was the other man. Very likely there would be lots of confusion. I found their inability to talk really had me grinding my teeth. It’s like they know a conversation is needed but they avoid it for a few hours of hot sex, and then they have days of worries.
Overall it was an aright read for me, the premise had potential but the constant bickering between Zach and Nathan really irked me, and at the end there was never any solutions. They at some point expressed themselves but never to the fullest, a whole lot needed to be said and it just never happened. The ending was just that, an ending, I am still feeling incomplete. I don’t know if this was done purposely, for maybe a sequel I just personally needed a little more. Once again this book is one of those that might be perceived differently from every reader, you have to call this one on your own. I just could not wrap my mind around Zach and Nathan, I liked them but they annoyed me more than anything. I will say this I did like the writing style, and there was some really sexy scenes, to be expected cus all they did was have sex. I am intrigued enough, to go and check out the author's other works.
January 7, 2017
Listen. How you begin a relationship stays with you and trust is a very fragile line. These two guys, Nathan and Zach are good guys but one was the man who was cheated on and the other was the one who his boyfriend cheated with. They have sex the first night they meet for all of the wrong reasons....out of anger and to get back at the one who hurt them. Nathan carries many, many issues and insecurities because of it which is understandable. He was in a relationship with Jake (his bf) for 4 years. His trust in Zach is fragile because he's not 100% sure Zach didn't know what was going on and when you throw in their angry ex trying to purposely cause trouble.....you have a recipe for disaster. Nathan and Zach were good together but Nathan's constant insecurities wear thin really quick and Zach still communicating with the ex is annoying. There's never any real growth....Nathan accuses, Zach defends himself, Zach gets fed up, Nathan apologizes and Zach takes him back. Again. I think if there was a separation where their was time for some healing and personal growth, the relationship would have been more real and their feelings for each other would have been more tangible. In the end I felt the HFN was kinda rocky at best.
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March 15, 2017Revised to include an extended ending!
June 12, 2010
2.5 stars
This book tackles the issue of jealousy but ultimately left me feeling frustrated. It has a good premise and lengthy build up but a rather weak resolution with no clear vision of a happy ending. It’s not horribly written per se, though it’s often slow and sex filled, but it’s more that the issues brought up are repetitive with no resolution each time and little final resolution. I think reader reaction and enjoyment will really depend on whether you like the characters and can buy into their relationship woes. This is likely to vary pretty widely so I’d suggest reading a couple of reviews to get an idea of what will resonate with you.
The story starts with Zach and his then boyfriend Jake out at a bar. All of a sudden their cozy party is interrupted by an angry Nathan who claims Jake is his boyfriend of four years. Disgusted and upset, both Zach and Nathan leave only to hook up later that night out of anger and a way to get back at Jake. Except neither Zach or Nathan can really forget that night and eventually they start dating. Unfortunately Nathan has some serious trust issues and Zach is wondering when the fling with Nathan turned serious and how he feels about that.
Told from Zach’s first person point of view, the plot is mostly character driven. This is a look at a relationship with unusual beginnings that may doom the entire thing. The conflict comes from Nathan’s trust issues and fear of being cheated on again clashes with Zach’s frustration at not being trusted. Compounding the issue is the joint ex Jake who tries to break the two up with some obvious manipulations. This doesn’t really do much to the couple except show over and over again how little trust the two have between them. This issue of trust is central and not very well dealt with. Nathan doesn’t trust anyone and he’s open about it. Zach has never done anything not to be trusted and thus doesn’t want to defend himself for others’ actions.
Both characters are sympathetic since they have good arguments. It’s understandable that Nathan wouldn’t get over being cheated on by two serious boyfriends back to back very easily. He’s open about this trust issues and claims he’s working on them. Zach is sympathetic, up to a point and then is frustrated. Part of where the book fails for me is right here since I understood both sides of the argument and really felt that they simply weren’t suited to each other. Zach runs out of sympathy pretty quickly and almost demands Nathan’s trust based on trust during sex. Nathan repeatedly questions Zach, even after recognizing his own issues, and can’t stop fearing the worst.
The two characters are decently developed but they just aren’t suited. I found Zach not very sympathetic and relied too much on sex as a fix. They two have numerous sex scenes and in fact the book is actually erotica with some emotional scenes thrown in since the sex is the resolution. The two fight – mildly – then have sex. No resolution and the issue comes up again and again. Zach tries to force trust through sex, which while a decent erotic scene, has nothing to do with Nathan’s emotional issues. So Nathan can bottom, why does that mean Zach won’t cheat on him? This kind of leap in logic slows the pace for me since the story turns into a vehicle for a lot of sex with weak resolution. The final resolution is perhaps the weakest of the entire story since there is no better understanding between the men and they seem to agree to drop it and get over it, just like that.
I found Nathan a more sympathetic character simply because he seems to be trying hard to be honest and upfront with his issues. While I can understand why Zach gets frustrated and fed up with Nathan’s suspicion, Zach seems unsympathetic and quick to expect trust. Ultimately the two feel really ill-suited to each other and I kept agreeing with them when they said perhaps they shouldn’t be together. But really that’s going to vary reader to reader. Some are likely to side with either Nathan or Zach more and likely be frustrated while the reader that can understand and sympathize with both is going to be more successful with the story. It was ok for me but I wanted to throw it at the end since they didn’t work as a couple for me. Try and see for yourself.
This book tackles the issue of jealousy but ultimately left me feeling frustrated. It has a good premise and lengthy build up but a rather weak resolution with no clear vision of a happy ending. It’s not horribly written per se, though it’s often slow and sex filled, but it’s more that the issues brought up are repetitive with no resolution each time and little final resolution. I think reader reaction and enjoyment will really depend on whether you like the characters and can buy into their relationship woes. This is likely to vary pretty widely so I’d suggest reading a couple of reviews to get an idea of what will resonate with you.
The story starts with Zach and his then boyfriend Jake out at a bar. All of a sudden their cozy party is interrupted by an angry Nathan who claims Jake is his boyfriend of four years. Disgusted and upset, both Zach and Nathan leave only to hook up later that night out of anger and a way to get back at Jake. Except neither Zach or Nathan can really forget that night and eventually they start dating. Unfortunately Nathan has some serious trust issues and Zach is wondering when the fling with Nathan turned serious and how he feels about that.
Told from Zach’s first person point of view, the plot is mostly character driven. This is a look at a relationship with unusual beginnings that may doom the entire thing. The conflict comes from Nathan’s trust issues and fear of being cheated on again clashes with Zach’s frustration at not being trusted. Compounding the issue is the joint ex Jake who tries to break the two up with some obvious manipulations. This doesn’t really do much to the couple except show over and over again how little trust the two have between them. This issue of trust is central and not very well dealt with. Nathan doesn’t trust anyone and he’s open about it. Zach has never done anything not to be trusted and thus doesn’t want to defend himself for others’ actions.
Both characters are sympathetic since they have good arguments. It’s understandable that Nathan wouldn’t get over being cheated on by two serious boyfriends back to back very easily. He’s open about this trust issues and claims he’s working on them. Zach is sympathetic, up to a point and then is frustrated. Part of where the book fails for me is right here since I understood both sides of the argument and really felt that they simply weren’t suited to each other. Zach runs out of sympathy pretty quickly and almost demands Nathan’s trust based on trust during sex. Nathan repeatedly questions Zach, even after recognizing his own issues, and can’t stop fearing the worst.
The two characters are decently developed but they just aren’t suited. I found Zach not very sympathetic and relied too much on sex as a fix. They two have numerous sex scenes and in fact the book is actually erotica with some emotional scenes thrown in since the sex is the resolution. The two fight – mildly – then have sex. No resolution and the issue comes up again and again. Zach tries to force trust through sex, which while a decent erotic scene, has nothing to do with Nathan’s emotional issues. So Nathan can bottom, why does that mean Zach won’t cheat on him? This kind of leap in logic slows the pace for me since the story turns into a vehicle for a lot of sex with weak resolution. The final resolution is perhaps the weakest of the entire story since there is no better understanding between the men and they seem to agree to drop it and get over it, just like that.
I found Nathan a more sympathetic character simply because he seems to be trying hard to be honest and upfront with his issues. While I can understand why Zach gets frustrated and fed up with Nathan’s suspicion, Zach seems unsympathetic and quick to expect trust. Ultimately the two feel really ill-suited to each other and I kept agreeing with them when they said perhaps they shouldn’t be together. But really that’s going to vary reader to reader. Some are likely to side with either Nathan or Zach more and likely be frustrated while the reader that can understand and sympathize with both is going to be more successful with the story. It was ok for me but I wanted to throw it at the end since they didn’t work as a couple for me. Try and see for yourself.
August 1, 2013
3.5 Stars
Zach Owens and Nathan Forrester have the unfortunate luck to be dating the same cheating bastard. A night of revenge sex turns into a rebound fling, which slowly grows into something more. But Zach and Nathan soon learn that two points of a love triangle are a poor foundation upon which to build a long-term relationship. And, Nathan's trust issues threaten the tenuous bond growing between them.
This book was better than okay but not great. I liked Zach and Nathan a lot but Zach dealt with Jake (aka cheating bastard of an ex) so immaturely. I didn't understand why Zach didn't just tell him to GTFO and leave it at that. Why even converse with the loser? He's a waste of space! In that sense, I had a hard time believing some parts of the story since much of the angst resulted from Jake's sad ploys at manipulation. Ugh. That was juvenile and irritated me.
Bottom line: an angsty (and steamy ... yum!) read about betrayal, broken trust, and the courage to love again.
Zach Owens and Nathan Forrester have the unfortunate luck to be dating the same cheating bastard. A night of revenge sex turns into a rebound fling, which slowly grows into something more. But Zach and Nathan soon learn that two points of a love triangle are a poor foundation upon which to build a long-term relationship. And, Nathan's trust issues threaten the tenuous bond growing between them.
This book was better than okay but not great. I liked Zach and Nathan a lot but Zach dealt with Jake (aka cheating bastard of an ex) so immaturely. I didn't understand why Zach didn't just tell him to GTFO and leave it at that. Why even converse with the loser? He's a waste of space! In that sense, I had a hard time believing some parts of the story since much of the angst resulted from Jake's sad ploys at manipulation. Ugh. That was juvenile and irritated me.
Bottom line: an angsty (and steamy ... yum!) read about betrayal, broken trust, and the courage to love again.
April 5, 2017
I had this book in my TBR for years. I'm glad I finally read it, but I think if I have done it back then, I'd had giving it a five stars rating. Now, I just wanted to smack Nathan over the head... lol. Plus, I'm a bit vindictive. I wanted them to rub their relationship in Jake's face after all he did to intervene. :-)
June 20, 2017
3 ❤️
This is probably the perfect book to rate 3 hearts. It wasn't bad, it wasn't good it was the perfect amount of average.
This story is told from Zach's POV, we meet him at pub having dinner with his boyfriend Jake, when a man sits at his boothe revealing he’s actually Jake's boyfriend. Well that turned into an awkward dinner fast! The man, Nathan, leaves in a flurry of fury and after breaking things off with Jake, Zach follows Nathan out in order to apologise for his unwitting role as 'mistress’. Insert hot revenge sex.
After said revenge sex both Zach and Nathan can't seem to forget each other rather than their ex boyfriend Jake. After a few more bouts of sex they decide to give the whole boyfriend thing a go.
The story from here on out is sex, paranoia and trust issues. The thing is the sex was actually really really hot! I was surprised but how much I dug it but…. from the 25-85% mark there may have been 5% of that which was in no way related to Nathan and Zach having sex.
See the rest of the review here,
This is probably the perfect book to rate 3 hearts. It wasn't bad, it wasn't good it was the perfect amount of average.
This story is told from Zach's POV, we meet him at pub having dinner with his boyfriend Jake, when a man sits at his boothe revealing he’s actually Jake's boyfriend. Well that turned into an awkward dinner fast! The man, Nathan, leaves in a flurry of fury and after breaking things off with Jake, Zach follows Nathan out in order to apologise for his unwitting role as 'mistress’. Insert hot revenge sex.
After said revenge sex both Zach and Nathan can't seem to forget each other rather than their ex boyfriend Jake. After a few more bouts of sex they decide to give the whole boyfriend thing a go.
The story from here on out is sex, paranoia and trust issues. The thing is the sex was actually really really hot! I was surprised but how much I dug it but…. from the 25-85% mark there may have been 5% of that which was in no way related to Nathan and Zach having sex.
See the rest of the review here,
May 3, 2011
The author started out with a great premise: can two people really build a relationship on hate and sex? And if they can, should they?
For all of the romanticism in this book there is a lack of true love. The author does not make the reader privy to any facet that binds these two together. Honestly, the only thing these characters have in common are Jack, incredible sex, and a good sense of humor. Each conversation between the two main characters is either about trust or Jack. What else do they have in common? The author does not explain.
The characters exhibit a strong sense of passion toward each other, but each encounter is marked by sex, or the beginning of an argument. The story is told from the sole perspective of Zach (which may have been a mistake.) The author does not delve into who Nathan is besides the fact that he is lawyer who has been in several bad relationships. The author also does not describe what Zach looks like.
There is no resolution in terms of their relationship and Jack. With how persistent Jack was throughout the book I doubt his last angry phone call would have been the end of his involvement in their relationship. The author did not even attempt to explain how these two would truly move past Jack and trust one another besides simply stating "I trust you." In the end they come to the resolution to trust each other, but still what do they have in common and what truly brings them together as a lasting couple?
Samhain Publishing is marketing this book as a m/m "romance". When I think of a romance novel I envision less sex and more character/ world building. If this was marketed as a erotic book I may have been more receptive to the lack of characterization.
For all of the romanticism in this book there is a lack of true love. The author does not make the reader privy to any facet that binds these two together. Honestly, the only thing these characters have in common are Jack, incredible sex, and a good sense of humor. Each conversation between the two main characters is either about trust or Jack. What else do they have in common? The author does not explain.
The characters exhibit a strong sense of passion toward each other, but each encounter is marked by sex, or the beginning of an argument. The story is told from the sole perspective of Zach (which may have been a mistake.) The author does not delve into who Nathan is besides the fact that he is lawyer who has been in several bad relationships. The author also does not describe what Zach looks like.
There is no resolution in terms of their relationship and Jack. With how persistent Jack was throughout the book I doubt his last angry phone call would have been the end of his involvement in their relationship. The author did not even attempt to explain how these two would truly move past Jack and trust one another besides simply stating "I trust you." In the end they come to the resolution to trust each other, but still what do they have in common and what truly brings them together as a lasting couple?
Samhain Publishing is marketing this book as a m/m "romance". When I think of a romance novel I envision less sex and more character/ world building. If this was marketed as a erotic book I may have been more receptive to the lack of characterization.
December 9, 2018
4+ su 5
Quanto conta la fiducia in un rapporto? Ecco il filo conduttore di questo piacevole romanzo.
Zach e Nathan si conoscono nel peggiore dei modi: senza saperlo, condividono lo stesso ragazzo, Jake, che non si è fatto scrupolo a tradirli, tenendo il piede in due staffe. Per ripicca, i due uomini decidono di concedersi una notte di sesso vendicativo insieme, senza prevedere che la loro chimica potrebbe portarli ben oltre a un unico incontro senza complicazioni.
Ho amato la caratterizzazione di entrambi i protagonisti; in particolare, la gentilezza di Zach che, di primo acchito, sembra sentirsi fin troppo responsabile per qualcosa di cui, in realtà, non ha davvero colpa.
La sua ironia è accattivante, simpatica e divertente al punto giusto. Le sue disavventure lavorative strappano più di un sorriso. Di Nathan ho amato la vulnerabilità, l’incertezza e la paura di essere ancora deluso. Dare fiducia non è semplice, non è qualcosa di automatico.
Jake è un nemico a tuttotondo e, secondo me, andrebbe preso a calci dall’inizio alla fine.
Di questa storia mi è piaciuto il fatto che, anche se parte da un tradimento, non è angosciosa né troppo drammatica, anzi. I due protagonisti affrontano al meglio il duro colpo e ci regalano una bella trama, piacevole e molto, molto sensuale, valorizzata da una traduzione ben fatta.
Non mi resta che consigliarvi questa lettura, se amate le storie della Witt e se cercate un bel racconto.
Quanto conta la fiducia in un rapporto? Ecco il filo conduttore di questo piacevole romanzo.
Zach e Nathan si conoscono nel peggiore dei modi: senza saperlo, condividono lo stesso ragazzo, Jake, che non si è fatto scrupolo a tradirli, tenendo il piede in due staffe. Per ripicca, i due uomini decidono di concedersi una notte di sesso vendicativo insieme, senza prevedere che la loro chimica potrebbe portarli ben oltre a un unico incontro senza complicazioni.
Ho amato la caratterizzazione di entrambi i protagonisti; in particolare, la gentilezza di Zach che, di primo acchito, sembra sentirsi fin troppo responsabile per qualcosa di cui, in realtà, non ha davvero colpa.
La sua ironia è accattivante, simpatica e divertente al punto giusto. Le sue disavventure lavorative strappano più di un sorriso. Di Nathan ho amato la vulnerabilità, l’incertezza e la paura di essere ancora deluso. Dare fiducia non è semplice, non è qualcosa di automatico.
Jake è un nemico a tuttotondo e, secondo me, andrebbe preso a calci dall’inizio alla fine.
Di questa storia mi è piaciuto il fatto che, anche se parte da un tradimento, non è angosciosa né troppo drammatica, anzi. I due protagonisti affrontano al meglio il duro colpo e ci regalano una bella trama, piacevole e molto, molto sensuale, valorizzata da una traduzione ben fatta.
Non mi resta che consigliarvi questa lettura, se amate le storie della Witt e se cercate un bel racconto.
April 4, 2023
Feeling a bit generous with the 3 stars but the writing and the concept aren’t bad. The MCs kind of lack any sort of personality. There’s little meaningful dialogue happening in this story and everyone’s behaviour is pretty predictable.
Granted, this book is a bit older now but there’s just really nothing compelling here. Potential for sure but no depth.
Granted, this book is a bit older now but there’s just really nothing compelling here. Potential for sure but no depth.
March 18, 2022
90% sex and 10% no chemistry.
August 4, 2013
*WTH kind of ending was that?!*
This book has some not so good reviews...glad I didn't let them stop me from reading it. While it's not the best book I've read by this author it was still enjoyable.
The concept was awesome..execution was just o.k but the different varieties of hot sex bumped it to 4 stars for me! I did NOT like Jake..he was a total ass hat but without him, we had no story at all. I was unsure of Nathan at the start but he turned out to be a good guy who was just trying to get to that point where he could just 'be' in a relationship with Zach and enjoy it without having that nagging cheating feeling all the time. (understandable but it did get a bit annoying.) Zach...I am so glad he did what he did. (if you've read it you know). Kudos to him :) I did wish I could buy him a projector to save him some drama!
Ending...*sigh* I wish there was another book.
This book has some not so good reviews...glad I didn't let them stop me from reading it. While it's not the best book I've read by this author it was still enjoyable.
The concept was awesome..execution was just o.k but the different varieties of hot sex bumped it to 4 stars for me! I did NOT like Jake..he was a total ass hat but without him, we had no story at all. I was unsure of Nathan at the start but he turned out to be a good guy who was just trying to get to that point where he could just 'be' in a relationship with Zach and enjoy it without having that nagging cheating feeling all the time. (understandable but it did get a bit annoying.) Zach...I am so glad he did what he did. (if you've read it you know). Kudos to him :) I did wish I could buy him a projector to save him some drama!
Ending...*sigh* I wish there was another book.
June 30, 2013
3.5 Stars
I am finding this book hard to rate. The beginning was fresh and new, the two main characters well developed and thankfully two mature men. The problem was that the story was a little repetitive. I understood the trust issues were real, but I was left wishing that more would of happened. I also find that L A Witt always leaves me thinking that I need another chapter or two to feel safe about the happy ending.
I enjoy this authors writing, I just wish the ending were fleshed out a little more.
I am finding this book hard to rate. The beginning was fresh and new, the two main characters well developed and thankfully two mature men. The problem was that the story was a little repetitive. I understood the trust issues were real, but I was left wishing that more would of happened. I also find that L A Witt always leaves me thinking that I need another chapter or two to feel safe about the happy ending.
I enjoy this authors writing, I just wish the ending were fleshed out a little more.
April 19, 2015
That was one of the most beautiful "falling-in-love-fast-and-we-don't-even-know-it-yet" stories I've ever read. With some of the most sensual and sweet sex scenes ever. And I'm absolutely not exaggerating here! This book seriously is just perfect with an amazing plot and wonderful characters. Definitely a mist-read and a 5+++
P.S The kiss scene in the rain = *insert tons of little hearts here ____*)
P.S The kiss scene in the rain = *insert tons of little hearts here ____*)
July 29, 2012
Well-written, and I was pretty taken with this book up until around halfway through, when I realized not much was happening outside of their physical attraction to each other. Wish we could have seen them connect outside the bedroom more. Also, the conflict was a little (a lot) drawn out for my tastes.
October 17, 2011
This book is well written with an engaging narrator and was a 5-star for me until the end when, basically, not much happened. True to life perhaps, and still sweet and resolved but...I wanted a bigger event to shift the dynamics of the relationship. An enjoyable read nonetheless.
November 16, 2018
✔ Letto! Sesso per ripicca! Booh, al posto di Nathan avrei fatto fuori i due!😠 Jake di sicuro, dato che Zach era ignaro che il Don Giovanni era già impegnato.
Comunque, Nathan è ferito. Ha dato 4 anni di sua vita a un ragazzo che lo tradiva, lo becca insieme al suo spasimante, si comporta come un signore dice 4 e se ne va... ferito e solo.
Zach coperto dalla vergogna e dal senso di colpa per essere parte del tradimento, anche se inconsapevolmente, lo insegue per chiedere scusa e da cosa nasce cosa... finiscono a letto insieme.
E quello che è nato come un atto di vendetta verso Jake è diventato molto più profondo di cosa si aspettavano. Ognuno segue la propria strada nella vita, con la vita di tutti i giorni ma il ricordo di quella intensa notte assieme rimane viva, brucia ancora il desiderio per qualcosa di più. Zach pensa che sia solo lui a sentirsi così finché non è Nathan che lo va a cercare provando i suoi stessi desideri. Loro stessi credono che sia una situazione surreale, ma uno non riesce a lasciar andare l'altro.
Sembra quasi come se il destino avessi preso in giro Jake servendosi di lui per fare incontrare Nathan e Zach, altrimenti ci avrebbero messo troppo.
C'è una chimica enorme tra loro due, è fuoco che brucia, ma Nathan dovuto alle due importanti e sfortunate storie passate ha difficoltà a fidarsi e questo, metterà a dura prova la loro neonata relazione e la pazienza di Zach, pazienza questa già scoppiata per colpa del l'ex traditore Jake, che continua a intromettersi tra di loro seminando zizzania.
Non so, dobbiamo dire che sia una cosa insolita da leggere. Già visto logicamente, ma non descritto come sa fare la Witt. Scrivi in modo magnifico ogni frase, ogni pensieri e dubbi che nascono nella testa di Zach. Tanto che era talmente perfetta che tornavo a rileggere la frase per gustarmela di più. Amo la Witt, che è capace di trasformare le situazione banali in ottimo momenti di felicità, almeno per me.
Per rendere il libro perfetto, avrei voluto leggere anche dal punto di vista di Nathan. Leggero e veloce, quindi...
Per me è ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
Comunque, Nathan è ferito. Ha dato 4 anni di sua vita a un ragazzo che lo tradiva, lo becca insieme al suo spasimante, si comporta come un signore dice 4 e se ne va... ferito e solo.
Zach coperto dalla vergogna e dal senso di colpa per essere parte del tradimento, anche se inconsapevolmente, lo insegue per chiedere scusa e da cosa nasce cosa... finiscono a letto insieme.
E quello che è nato come un atto di vendetta verso Jake è diventato molto più profondo di cosa si aspettavano. Ognuno segue la propria strada nella vita, con la vita di tutti i giorni ma il ricordo di quella intensa notte assieme rimane viva, brucia ancora il desiderio per qualcosa di più. Zach pensa che sia solo lui a sentirsi così finché non è Nathan che lo va a cercare provando i suoi stessi desideri. Loro stessi credono che sia una situazione surreale, ma uno non riesce a lasciar andare l'altro.
Sembra quasi come se il destino avessi preso in giro Jake servendosi di lui per fare incontrare Nathan e Zach, altrimenti ci avrebbero messo troppo.
C'è una chimica enorme tra loro due, è fuoco che brucia, ma Nathan dovuto alle due importanti e sfortunate storie passate ha difficoltà a fidarsi e questo, metterà a dura prova la loro neonata relazione e la pazienza di Zach, pazienza questa già scoppiata per colpa del l'ex traditore Jake, che continua a intromettersi tra di loro seminando zizzania.
Non so, dobbiamo dire che sia una cosa insolita da leggere. Già visto logicamente, ma non descritto come sa fare la Witt. Scrivi in modo magnifico ogni frase, ogni pensieri e dubbi che nascono nella testa di Zach. Tanto che era talmente perfetta che tornavo a rileggere la frase per gustarmela di più. Amo la Witt, che è capace di trasformare le situazione banali in ottimo momenti di felicità, almeno per me.
Per rendere il libro perfetto, avrei voluto leggere anche dal punto di vista di Nathan. Leggero e veloce, quindi...
Per me è ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
May 26, 2012
3.5 stars.
In this book I really liked the beginning and the end. I felt the story dragged a little bit in the beginning, with the constant repetition of situations and feelings that were never really resolved. I think my main problem was that the narrators voice wasn't really engaging, and it probably lacked a spark of humor. Since I read another book by the same author where the characters really drove me mad in a good way, because their banter was playful and lively, I was a bit disappointed here.
As I said, the beginning is great: Zach, the narrator, is on a date with his boyfriend, when another guy, Nathan, sits at his table and accuses him of having stolen his man. The two realize they have been played and walk out together, ending in bed and having a hot session of rebound sex. That night remains in their memory and after a while the two men meet again.
Their no-strings-attached relationship has a couple of issues. It began because of the cheating boyfriend, so both men know that this is a weak foundation for any rapport, while their feelings day by day turn to something more than just sex. Nathan has trust issues and his jealousy - paired with some scheming from their previous common boyfriend - is a wrench thrown in the way of their blossoming love. The problem is that whenever the guys make a step forward, they immediately take two steps back, so I had the sensation I wasn't going nowhere. I like plots when the situations resemble everyday life, but I am afraid this book was maybe a 20% too long and the everyday life became a bit boring.
It's a pity, because when the author, in the chapter before the last, made the characters tackle the real issue in their relationship, the whole situation, the way the characters reacted, the words they said, the way Zach expressed his intimate feelings and recognized what was going on in Nathan's head, everything was so incredibly real that it moved me. The writing became amazingly perfect and to the point.
It was a frustrating read in certain points, but it also had great highlights. If you like contemporary romance with no mystery or strange frills, this is good.
In this book I really liked the beginning and the end. I felt the story dragged a little bit in the beginning, with the constant repetition of situations and feelings that were never really resolved. I think my main problem was that the narrators voice wasn't really engaging, and it probably lacked a spark of humor. Since I read another book by the same author where the characters really drove me mad in a good way, because their banter was playful and lively, I was a bit disappointed here.
As I said, the beginning is great: Zach, the narrator, is on a date with his boyfriend, when another guy, Nathan, sits at his table and accuses him of having stolen his man. The two realize they have been played and walk out together, ending in bed and having a hot session of rebound sex. That night remains in their memory and after a while the two men meet again.
Their no-strings-attached relationship has a couple of issues. It began because of the cheating boyfriend, so both men know that this is a weak foundation for any rapport, while their feelings day by day turn to something more than just sex. Nathan has trust issues and his jealousy - paired with some scheming from their previous common boyfriend - is a wrench thrown in the way of their blossoming love. The problem is that whenever the guys make a step forward, they immediately take two steps back, so I had the sensation I wasn't going nowhere. I like plots when the situations resemble everyday life, but I am afraid this book was maybe a 20% too long and the everyday life became a bit boring.
It's a pity, because when the author, in the chapter before the last, made the characters tackle the real issue in their relationship, the whole situation, the way the characters reacted, the words they said, the way Zach expressed his intimate feelings and recognized what was going on in Nathan's head, everything was so incredibly real that it moved me. The writing became amazingly perfect and to the point.
It was a frustrating read in certain points, but it also had great highlights. If you like contemporary romance with no mystery or strange frills, this is good.
June 29, 2013
Well, that wasn't bad... but it certainly wasn't good. I just could not give one shit, let alone two. The sex was constant and redundant. The "angsty" lack of trust issue was boring and also redundant. And I dunno if we were supposed to think this was a HEA but to me it felt like a HFN that ended the same way all their fights did. Yes, Nathan seemed to realize the error of his ways, but some actually follow-through would be nice. And Jake-the-villain was just a little too cliched and obvious for my liking. Meh.
Now for my Pet Peeves:
1) 5 out of 5 of the full-penetration sex scenes had NO PREP what-so-ever and the top just "slid in". Seriously?!?! Apparently Ms. Witt has never has anal sex.
2) WTF does Nathan trusting Zach to hand-cuff him to the headboard with quick-release handcuffs (ie: lightest BDSM ever) during a blow-job have to do with trusting him not to cheat on him?
Borrowed for June Free-For-All from Breann on Kindle in Bookie Nookie's Erotic Lending Group
Now for my Pet Peeves:
1) 5 out of 5 of the full-penetration sex scenes had NO PREP what-so-ever and the top just "slid in". Seriously?!?! Apparently Ms. Witt has never has anal sex.
2) WTF does Nathan trusting Zach to hand-cuff him to the headboard with quick-release handcuffs (ie: lightest BDSM ever) during a blow-job have to do with trusting him not to cheat on him?
Borrowed for June Free-For-All from Breann on Kindle in Bookie Nookie's Erotic Lending Group
November 18, 2011
God this is sad. The way Nathan treats Zach is heart breaking for me. This book is a 3.5 star. Since I truncate...3 star. The premise of this story was rather interesting. I can't remember the last time I read a story where two partners who were cheated on came together in this manner. Sure there is the revenge sex but this one was more than revenge sex. I don't know what was going on with Jack, but he's a jack-ass.
Even thought Nathan has his baggage, I still felt badly for him too because he's the way he is due to his bad experiences. I can't really fault him for his crazy behaviour yet I still don't condone it. I do like how they interacted together. I could really get into these two characters. Jack, I just couldn't understand. His manipulative ways pissed me off. I'd have kicked his lying, cheating ass.
I recommend this story to lovers of m/m who enjoy a bit of heartache with their happily for now endings.
Even thought Nathan has his baggage, I still felt badly for him too because he's the way he is due to his bad experiences. I can't really fault him for his crazy behaviour yet I still don't condone it. I do like how they interacted together. I could really get into these two characters. Jack, I just couldn't understand. His manipulative ways pissed me off. I'd have kicked his lying, cheating ass.
I recommend this story to lovers of m/m who enjoy a bit of heartache with their happily for now endings.
August 2, 2013
I liked it okay but that's it. Nathan finds out that his boyfriend of 4 years, Jake, is cheating on him with Zach. Zach also did not know that Jake was in another relationship.
Nathan and Zach end up having a drink together and one thing leads to another. They later find that they can't stop thinking of each other.
Nathan has major trust issues that impact the blooming relationship. I understand how Nathan would have trust issues ( been there, done that). I found none of the secondary characters interesting. I didn't feel the love connection until late in the book.
The dialogue was at times boring as well.
There were a couple of very smexy scenes that redeemed it, somewhat.
The ending was Very Abrupt! It didn't feel completed.
It was just ok for me.
Nathan and Zach end up having a drink together and one thing leads to another. They later find that they can't stop thinking of each other.
Nathan has major trust issues that impact the blooming relationship. I understand how Nathan would have trust issues ( been there, done that). I found none of the secondary characters interesting. I didn't feel the love connection until late in the book.
The dialogue was at times boring as well.
There were a couple of very smexy scenes that redeemed it, somewhat.
The ending was Very Abrupt! It didn't feel completed.
It was just ok for me.
January 3, 2012
“I’m tired of holding on, so what else can I do but let go?”
I really, really liked this book.
I really, really liked this book.
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March 11, 2018REVIEW removed.
December 6, 2018
Recensione a cura di Cleo per Feel the Book
Scoprire che il ragazzo con cui si esce da sei mesi in realtà è il ragazzo di qualcun altro non è per niente piacevole, e Zach ne rimane talmente sconvolto da cercare di rimediare, offrendo da bere all’uomo che ha involontariamente contribuito a tradire. Il romanzo inizia così, subito nel mezzo dell’azione, con la serata di Zach e Nathan che finisce inaspettatamente in un letto: una reazione rabbiosa al tradimento che fa sentire meglio i due per qualche minuto, ma poi li lascia tristi e avviliti.
Come in molti altri libri di L.A. Witt, è l’incredibile compatibilità fisica tra i due uomini a fare sì che si cerchino nuovamente, iniziando quella che appare a entrambi una relazione fondata sulle basi sbagliate. Essersi conosciuti tramite un ragazzo che, in qualche modo, li ha traditi entrambi mina le fondamenta del rapporto, e nemmeno la straordinaria passione dei loro incontri riesce a scacciare del tutto le insicurezze.
È soprattutto Nathan a dubitare costantemente dell’amante, le passate esperienze non cessano di renderlo insicuro e le continue interferenze di Jake, il loro ex, peggiorano la situazione. A un certo punto è persino troppo sospettoso ed è quasi inevitabile parteggiare per Zach, che non riesce mai a fare abbastanza per conquistarsi fino in fondo la sua fiducia e pare il solo ad aver realmente messo tutto se stesso nella loro relazione. Gran parte della vicenda fa riflettere su come la fiducia, in fondo, sia qualcosa di impossibile da guadagnarsi se dall’altra parte non esiste già la predisposizione a concederla.
Ironico e dolce, Zach è la voce narrante della storia, e la sua professione la rende particolarmente interessante: è il proprietario di un piccolo cinema che proietta soprattutto film indipendenti, passa il tempo ad aggiustare proiettori guasti e organizzare festival per attirare pubblico. Nathan invece è più serio, travolge l’altro con la propria passionalità ma fatica a liberarsi dalla paura di soffrire di nuovo per colpa di un tradimento. Nonostante le apparenti differenze sono una coppia ben assortita, ed è bello seguirli lungo la strada che porta alla felicità, e alla completa fiducia.
Editing della recensione a cura di Lilith per Feel the Book
Scoprire che il ragazzo con cui si esce da sei mesi in realtà è il ragazzo di qualcun altro non è per niente piacevole, e Zach ne rimane talmente sconvolto da cercare di rimediare, offrendo da bere all’uomo che ha involontariamente contribuito a tradire. Il romanzo inizia così, subito nel mezzo dell’azione, con la serata di Zach e Nathan che finisce inaspettatamente in un letto: una reazione rabbiosa al tradimento che fa sentire meglio i due per qualche minuto, ma poi li lascia tristi e avviliti.
Come in molti altri libri di L.A. Witt, è l’incredibile compatibilità fisica tra i due uomini a fare sì che si cerchino nuovamente, iniziando quella che appare a entrambi una relazione fondata sulle basi sbagliate. Essersi conosciuti tramite un ragazzo che, in qualche modo, li ha traditi entrambi mina le fondamenta del rapporto, e nemmeno la straordinaria passione dei loro incontri riesce a scacciare del tutto le insicurezze.
È soprattutto Nathan a dubitare costantemente dell’amante, le passate esperienze non cessano di renderlo insicuro e le continue interferenze di Jake, il loro ex, peggiorano la situazione. A un certo punto è persino troppo sospettoso ed è quasi inevitabile parteggiare per Zach, che non riesce mai a fare abbastanza per conquistarsi fino in fondo la sua fiducia e pare il solo ad aver realmente messo tutto se stesso nella loro relazione. Gran parte della vicenda fa riflettere su come la fiducia, in fondo, sia qualcosa di impossibile da guadagnarsi se dall’altra parte non esiste già la predisposizione a concederla.
Ironico e dolce, Zach è la voce narrante della storia, e la sua professione la rende particolarmente interessante: è il proprietario di un piccolo cinema che proietta soprattutto film indipendenti, passa il tempo ad aggiustare proiettori guasti e organizzare festival per attirare pubblico. Nathan invece è più serio, travolge l’altro con la propria passionalità ma fatica a liberarsi dalla paura di soffrire di nuovo per colpa di un tradimento. Nonostante le apparenti differenze sono una coppia ben assortita, ed è bello seguirli lungo la strada che porta alla felicità, e alla completa fiducia.
Editing della recensione a cura di Lilith per Feel the Book
June 11, 2021
Cosa accade quando in un rapporto viene meno la fiducia? Quanto è essenziale fidarsi del proprio partner per poter condurre una serena esistenza insieme? L.A. Witt, in apertura del suo romanzo, ci dà subito questa risposta: l’amore è per nove decimi fiducia.
Per Zach Owens, proprietario del cinema Epidauro, quella sembrava davvero la serata ideale per riprendersi dalle fatiche lavorative: un appuntamento con il suo ragazzo Jake, con cui ha una relazione da sei mesi, un paio di birre in un bar e la prospettiva di una lunga notte infuocata. Fino a quando uno sconosciuto non si siede al suo tavolo e gli rivela che in realtà Jake è fidanzato con lui da quattro anni e sta facendo il doppio gioco.
Appresa tale verità, un infuriato Zach abbandona Jake nel locale, dopo averlo definitivamente liquidato senza ascoltare inutili giustificazioni, e insegue lo sconosciuto, ovvero Nathan Forrester, per scusarsi e fargli comprendere che era all’oscuro del tradimento del loro fedifrago ex fidanzato. Nathan accetta di ascoltare le sue spiegazioni, oltre che l’offerta di andare a prendere una birra, e i due terminano la serata con del sesso bollente e rabbioso per ripicca nei confronti di Jake. Sembrano destinati a non rivedersi più, ma quell’incontro ha lasciato dentro ciascuno dei due sensazioni difficili da dimenticare.
Nathan dopo due settimane si reca al cinema di Zach per rivederlo e cercare di capire meglio le sensazioni che prova nei confronti del ragazzo. I due finiscono di nuovo a letto insieme, ma questa volta comprendono che l’attrazione reciproca non riguarda affatto il loro ex ragazzo. Sarebbe più saggio non rivedersi, date le circostanze particolari in cui si sono conosciuti, ma decidono che un rapporto del tipo “chiodo scaccia chiodo” senza alcun particolare impegno per lasciarsi Jake alle spalle potrebbe non essere così dannoso. Tuttavia, l’evolversi della loro relazione sembra procedere spontaneamente verso un’altra direzione.
“Nove decimi di fiducia” è un romanzo che mostra tutto il talento di L.A. Witt nel costruire storie particolari e originali e la sua capacità di coinvolgere totalmente il lettore. Difficile non provare una forte empatia nei confronti di entrambi i protagonisti, che si ritrovano in una situazione in cui sono stati traditi dallo stesso uomo e tentano di farsi forza a vicenda dando una possibilità al loro particolare rapporto.
Zach, ovvero la voce narrante, è un ragazzo gentile e coscienzioso, che tratta con premura i suoi dipendenti, sta male quando è costretto a licenziare qualcuno e prova un profondo senso di colpa di fronte a un torto, come il tradimento di Jake, anche quando non è direttamente responsabile. È difficile per lui contenere l’irresistibile attrazione nei confronti di Nathan, un avvocato bello, affascinante, passionale, capace di conservare una certa ironia nonostante le tante delusioni subite, con un sorriso malizioso in grado di far girare la testa a molti. Nemmeno Nathan riesce a star lontano da Zach, ma deve fare i conti con i suoi numerosi problemi di fiducia.
L’autrice ci ammalia con una narrazione coinvolgente, ricca di scene ad altissimo tasso erotico, in cui gesti, sguardi, baci, carezze sono descritti con un’intensità tale da far emergere un legame sempre più profondo e totalizzante: «La mano sulla mia mi diceva che voleva toccarmi. La punta del suo pollice che mi strofinava il polso mi diceva che non mi stava toccando abbastanza». Vi è, poi, tutta la dolcezza del rapporto tra Nathan e Zach, i loro dialoghi accattivanti, gli appuntamenti per conoscersi meglio, i tentativi da parte del giovane, amante di Bertolucci e di cultura classica, di conquistare la fiducia del bell’avvocato nonostante i dubbi e le resistenze, oltre che i tentativi di boicottaggio del fedifrago Jake.
“Nove decimi di fiducia” è uno dei miei romanzi preferiti di questa autrice, che riesce a coniugare erotismo e tematiche importanti in un perfetto connubio, parlandoci non solo della fiducia, che, una volta messa a dura prova, va ricostruita con fatica, ma anche della paura di rimanere di nuovo feriti e delusi, una paura che deve fare i conti con la consapevolezza che a volte bisogna rischiare e darsi totalmente quando ne vale davvero la pena: «Tutto aveva un senso. Anzi, non riuscivo a concepire che ci fosse stato un tempo in cui non ero innamorato di lui».
Per Zach Owens, proprietario del cinema Epidauro, quella sembrava davvero la serata ideale per riprendersi dalle fatiche lavorative: un appuntamento con il suo ragazzo Jake, con cui ha una relazione da sei mesi, un paio di birre in un bar e la prospettiva di una lunga notte infuocata. Fino a quando uno sconosciuto non si siede al suo tavolo e gli rivela che in realtà Jake è fidanzato con lui da quattro anni e sta facendo il doppio gioco.
Appresa tale verità, un infuriato Zach abbandona Jake nel locale, dopo averlo definitivamente liquidato senza ascoltare inutili giustificazioni, e insegue lo sconosciuto, ovvero Nathan Forrester, per scusarsi e fargli comprendere che era all’oscuro del tradimento del loro fedifrago ex fidanzato. Nathan accetta di ascoltare le sue spiegazioni, oltre che l’offerta di andare a prendere una birra, e i due terminano la serata con del sesso bollente e rabbioso per ripicca nei confronti di Jake. Sembrano destinati a non rivedersi più, ma quell’incontro ha lasciato dentro ciascuno dei due sensazioni difficili da dimenticare.
Nathan dopo due settimane si reca al cinema di Zach per rivederlo e cercare di capire meglio le sensazioni che prova nei confronti del ragazzo. I due finiscono di nuovo a letto insieme, ma questa volta comprendono che l’attrazione reciproca non riguarda affatto il loro ex ragazzo. Sarebbe più saggio non rivedersi, date le circostanze particolari in cui si sono conosciuti, ma decidono che un rapporto del tipo “chiodo scaccia chiodo” senza alcun particolare impegno per lasciarsi Jake alle spalle potrebbe non essere così dannoso. Tuttavia, l’evolversi della loro relazione sembra procedere spontaneamente verso un’altra direzione.
“Nove decimi di fiducia” è un romanzo che mostra tutto il talento di L.A. Witt nel costruire storie particolari e originali e la sua capacità di coinvolgere totalmente il lettore. Difficile non provare una forte empatia nei confronti di entrambi i protagonisti, che si ritrovano in una situazione in cui sono stati traditi dallo stesso uomo e tentano di farsi forza a vicenda dando una possibilità al loro particolare rapporto.
Zach, ovvero la voce narrante, è un ragazzo gentile e coscienzioso, che tratta con premura i suoi dipendenti, sta male quando è costretto a licenziare qualcuno e prova un profondo senso di colpa di fronte a un torto, come il tradimento di Jake, anche quando non è direttamente responsabile. È difficile per lui contenere l’irresistibile attrazione nei confronti di Nathan, un avvocato bello, affascinante, passionale, capace di conservare una certa ironia nonostante le tante delusioni subite, con un sorriso malizioso in grado di far girare la testa a molti. Nemmeno Nathan riesce a star lontano da Zach, ma deve fare i conti con i suoi numerosi problemi di fiducia.
L’autrice ci ammalia con una narrazione coinvolgente, ricca di scene ad altissimo tasso erotico, in cui gesti, sguardi, baci, carezze sono descritti con un’intensità tale da far emergere un legame sempre più profondo e totalizzante: «La mano sulla mia mi diceva che voleva toccarmi. La punta del suo pollice che mi strofinava il polso mi diceva che non mi stava toccando abbastanza». Vi è, poi, tutta la dolcezza del rapporto tra Nathan e Zach, i loro dialoghi accattivanti, gli appuntamenti per conoscersi meglio, i tentativi da parte del giovane, amante di Bertolucci e di cultura classica, di conquistare la fiducia del bell’avvocato nonostante i dubbi e le resistenze, oltre che i tentativi di boicottaggio del fedifrago Jake.
“Nove decimi di fiducia” è uno dei miei romanzi preferiti di questa autrice, che riesce a coniugare erotismo e tematiche importanti in un perfetto connubio, parlandoci non solo della fiducia, che, una volta messa a dura prova, va ricostruita con fatica, ma anche della paura di rimanere di nuovo feriti e delusi, una paura che deve fare i conti con la consapevolezza che a volte bisogna rischiare e darsi totalmente quando ne vale davvero la pena: «Tutto aveva un senso. Anzi, non riuscivo a concepire che ci fosse stato un tempo in cui non ero innamorato di lui».
February 20, 2019
A good book but some of it bothered me. You find out the man you've been seeing has a boyfriend of 4 years when said boyfriend catches the two of you and you go after the boyfriend to apologize and end up having sex. That just didn't sit right. They ended up making it about rebound sex, but it started turning into more. Until the boyfriend feels he's not sure he can trust you. Whether you've never given him a reason or not. For me, why would you stay together? Why have sex to begin with? But to each his own. I really liked Zach and Nathan. I understand they came together out of anger and hurt. Fortunately they made it work. It is fiction after all. See what you guys think.
March 9, 2021
Lettura n. 16 - 2021 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Una lettura leggera. Romantica. Emozionante. Ma ci sono troppe ripetizioni: stesse scene, stessi discorsi un capitolo sì, l'altro pure.
Cercare poi di sistemare la questione della fiducia con un paio di manette ... ah, cara, vecchia logica 😂
Una lettura leggera. Romantica. Emozionante. Ma ci sono troppe ripetizioni: stesse scene, stessi discorsi un capitolo sì, l'altro pure.
Cercare poi di sistemare la questione della fiducia con un paio di manette ... ah, cara, vecchia logica 😂
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April 12, 2021DNF 42%...may come back to this one. As of this point in the book neither MC had any qualities except to have sex with each other. There were really no emotions outside of that and so much sex already. Not a bad book, but I like some substance with my steamy parts
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