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Flying High Duet #2
Stellar
I always thought graduating would be the solution to all my problems. It turns out I was wrong. The professional world is way more cutthroat and ruthless than I imagined, and I have to fight tooth and nail to make a name for myself.
During our trip to France, my mom decides to drop bombs on me at my graduation party. Back in Montréal, my boss announces Cirque Edouard’s new direction and makes changes to take the company into the twenty-first century. The problem? Change isn't always good.
In the middle of it all, the relationship with my guys will be my safe haven. Let's just hope the brewing storm doesn't reduce it to rubble.
Will I be strong enough to withstand the pressure and become a star? Or will my ambition be my downfall?
Set two years after the events of Aerial, Stellar is the second and final book of the Flying High duet. It is a steamy, fast-burn Reverse Harem Romance Novel intended for audiences 18+ only. The story is focused on the female main character but a polyamorous relationship builds in the first book and is fully developed in the second one. By the beginning of book two, all her men have relationships with each other.
During our trip to France, my mom decides to drop bombs on me at my graduation party. Back in Montréal, my boss announces Cirque Edouard’s new direction and makes changes to take the company into the twenty-first century. The problem? Change isn't always good.
In the middle of it all, the relationship with my guys will be my safe haven. Let's just hope the brewing storm doesn't reduce it to rubble.
Will I be strong enough to withstand the pressure and become a star? Or will my ambition be my downfall?
Set two years after the events of Aerial, Stellar is the second and final book of the Flying High duet. It is a steamy, fast-burn Reverse Harem Romance Novel intended for audiences 18+ only. The story is focused on the female main character but a polyamorous relationship builds in the first book and is fully developed in the second one. By the beginning of book two, all her men have relationships with each other.
- GenresContemporary Romance
385 pages, ebook
Published February 14, 2022
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About the author
Manuela Rouget
6 books137 followersManuela Rouget is a globe trotter and a polyglot who uses her experiences around the globe to build stories in her head.
She studied mechanical engineering and product design but has always been a bookworm and dreamt of writing her own stories.
In 2020, she fell in love with the reverse harem sub-genre and self-published her debut book in 2021, hopefully the first of many.
She studied mechanical engineering and product design but has always been a bookworm and dreamt of writing her own stories.
In 2020, she fell in love with the reverse harem sub-genre and self-published her debut book in 2021, hopefully the first of many.
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February 6, 2022
If Aerial didn't have you chanting ACRO SMUT, ACRO SMUT!! Then Stellar sure as hell would.
Catching up with Fauve and the boys a couple of years after the end of Aerial we find her graduating from business school. I adore how supportive the guys are of everything she achieves but of each other too. Despite being a sugary sweet duet somehow they never come across as cheesy or too much. They're all just so in love you cant help but love them too.
Gaining her degree opens up a promotion for Fauve meaning as well as preforming she gets to be part of the nitty gritty business side of the circus. But things start to go sideways when her boss and mentor steps down leaving his son in charge. I don't want to give spoilers but one of the best things about this story is that Manuela acknowledges that things don't always end up being fair. That sometimes you have to get your own payback and it's not always in the most obvious way. The way she empowers Fauve to do that on her own merit is utterly perfect! I also really enjoyed the way she deals with sexuality, others perceptions and dealing with negativity.
As for the steam, lordy I'm amazed my kindle didn't burst into flame! I actually blushed at one point when I looked up and remembered I was sitting in the back of my kids ballet class. It's inventive and makes full use of them being a quad and all having different desires. Not to mention the fact that some of them are really rather flexible :D
I may have shed a wee tear during the epilogue, but I challenge anyone not to fall even more in love with this bunch
Catching up with Fauve and the boys a couple of years after the end of Aerial we find her graduating from business school. I adore how supportive the guys are of everything she achieves but of each other too. Despite being a sugary sweet duet somehow they never come across as cheesy or too much. They're all just so in love you cant help but love them too.
Gaining her degree opens up a promotion for Fauve meaning as well as preforming she gets to be part of the nitty gritty business side of the circus. But things start to go sideways when her boss and mentor steps down leaving his son in charge. I don't want to give spoilers but one of the best things about this story is that Manuela acknowledges that things don't always end up being fair. That sometimes you have to get your own payback and it's not always in the most obvious way. The way she empowers Fauve to do that on her own merit is utterly perfect! I also really enjoyed the way she deals with sexuality, others perceptions and dealing with negativity.
As for the steam, lordy I'm amazed my kindle didn't burst into flame! I actually blushed at one point when I looked up and remembered I was sitting in the back of my kids ballet class. It's inventive and makes full use of them being a quad and all having different desires. Not to mention the fact that some of them are really rather flexible :D
I may have shed a wee tear during the epilogue, but I challenge anyone not to fall even more in love with this bunch
February 7, 2022
Want a break from the dark and gritty RH? Start off with Flying High Duet book one, and then read on in Stellar for a continuation of their story. Its a real (HOT!) look into their poly relationship a couple of years down the road. We follow Fauve, Cody, Thibolt, Loup as they navigate life together. Fauve has a showdown with her mother, and also with a newcomer that takes over at work. We see how the group navigates people that are supportive of them and those that are wary. We get a lot of flexibility (heh, see what I did there- most of them are circus performers) in hot scenes which is fun. Its a sweet tale through adversity. This will definitely be a Duet to reread and come back to when I need to get away. I look forward to more from Ms. Rouget!
February 20, 2022
Probably a thousand stars and a thousand little 🌶!!!
The plot was really good, I loved seeing Fauve and her little crew evolving! Honestly, I love how the characters appear real yk? I could believe that they exist and I live for it!
This author is gonna be an instant buy from now on
The plot was really good, I loved seeing Fauve and her little crew evolving! Honestly, I love how the characters appear real yk? I could believe that they exist and I live for it!
This author is gonna be an instant buy from now on
February 28, 2022
O... M... G...!!!
I fell in love with Manuela's Acro-Smut world in Aerial and this girl did NOT disappoint me with the 2ns I stallion of her debut Flying High Duet!
Its been 2 years since we left Fauve, Cody, Thibault and Loup. They have settled into their relationship and this book delves further into real life issues including strained parental relationships, discrimination and harassment in a way that makes it relatively and real.
I don't do spoilers but the acro-smut, the relationship between the 4 of them and the life they are navigating is a beautiful story and the only thing I am disappointed with is that I'll never be able to read it again for the first time!
If you need my recommendation you have it, this book and its predecessor are phenomenal!
I fell in love with Manuela's Acro-Smut world in Aerial and this girl did NOT disappoint me with the 2ns I stallion of her debut Flying High Duet!
Its been 2 years since we left Fauve, Cody, Thibault and Loup. They have settled into their relationship and this book delves further into real life issues including strained parental relationships, discrimination and harassment in a way that makes it relatively and real.
I don't do spoilers but the acro-smut, the relationship between the 4 of them and the life they are navigating is a beautiful story and the only thing I am disappointed with is that I'll never be able to read it again for the first time!
If you need my recommendation you have it, this book and its predecessor are phenomenal!
February 13, 2022
I was a bit late in the game getting into this duet… I kept on seeing everyone recommending Aerial, and whenever a book rec’d so much I tend to shy away from it. I will not be making that mistake again. I dove into the world of acrobatics, polyamory and sexy, smexy flying fun.
In Stellar we start off after they have graduated. The book starts off with an amazing bang, some great bathroom fun times as well as a big bomb dropped on them.
Manuela has once again managed to create an amazingly colourful story. Her characters are so easy to love and get into that you feel like you’re a part of the family. Every single one of them has such a unique character and voice that they are distinctive in a way that is very rare. The craziest part is that this is only her second book. And I cannot wait to see what she does next.
This book also deals with real-life in a way that makes it entertaining, easy to read. They have to deal with judgement and how people treat their unique relationship.
In summary. Absolutely breathtaking, astoundingly sexy, amazingly unique and just so bloody brilliant that it was impossible to put down.
In Stellar we start off after they have graduated. The book starts off with an amazing bang, some great bathroom fun times as well as a big bomb dropped on them.
Manuela has once again managed to create an amazingly colourful story. Her characters are so easy to love and get into that you feel like you’re a part of the family. Every single one of them has such a unique character and voice that they are distinctive in a way that is very rare. The craziest part is that this is only her second book. And I cannot wait to see what she does next.
This book also deals with real-life in a way that makes it entertaining, easy to read. They have to deal with judgement and how people treat their unique relationship.
In summary. Absolutely breathtaking, astoundingly sexy, amazingly unique and just so bloody brilliant that it was impossible to put down.
January 27, 2022
Omg this book! This book gave me so so SO many feels. It’s pages lined with syrupy sweet goodness that leaves you teary on the outside and mushy on the inside. I haven’t read anything this sweet without it feeling super cliché and same-y before….but that is definitely NOT the case for Stellar. It’s snug, cozy and has you feeling all warm.
THEN you read the saucy scenes and things inside heat up rather quickly!!
I cannot express how much I loved this book, it is just amazing!
The once quiet and shy, but now a saucy little minx - Fauve, is back and settling into a life of domestic bliss, work and life are going great at Edouard until the owners prodigal son makes an entrance — hinthint, we don’t like him from the start!!lol Can Fauve and her men find happiness together and domestic bliss? Will she come out on top? Will they get their happily ever after???
The storyline, while following a hea format doesn’t get bogged down with the same old trials and tribulations or end on an everyday female lead (and by that I mean a normal person rather than an assassin etc) that settles down and all is right in their whole universe!!
The reappearance of pivotal side characters feels like putting on your comfy slippers…enriching the book even more, adding their unique sparkle to jazz up everyday life! I will say that EVERYONE needs Logan and Jonathan in their lives (spin off series hint hint)
As with Aerial, this book is extremely well written….and let’s get down to it - PACKED full of steamy scenes with things you didn’t believe were physically possible, the term “wetter than a swamp” is definitely apt. I swear you don’t know you need to read the kinds of things you read in this book until they have you imagining all the possibilities and positions with a mild blush!! It’s like a new awakening and one you will be truly glad for.
Ms Rouget (hereinafter known as decadent puss 😂) has written another sensational book to finish her duet…and I’m secretly hoping we see more of this universe!
An amazing 5⭐️’s with applause for its refreshingly new top spot in my favourite reads!!! Bravo decadent puss!!
THEN you read the saucy scenes and things inside heat up rather quickly!!
I cannot express how much I loved this book, it is just amazing!
The once quiet and shy, but now a saucy little minx - Fauve, is back and settling into a life of domestic bliss, work and life are going great at Edouard until the owners prodigal son makes an entrance — hinthint, we don’t like him from the start!!lol Can Fauve and her men find happiness together and domestic bliss? Will she come out on top? Will they get their happily ever after???
The storyline, while following a hea format doesn’t get bogged down with the same old trials and tribulations or end on an everyday female lead (and by that I mean a normal person rather than an assassin etc) that settles down and all is right in their whole universe!!
The reappearance of pivotal side characters feels like putting on your comfy slippers…enriching the book even more, adding their unique sparkle to jazz up everyday life! I will say that EVERYONE needs Logan and Jonathan in their lives (spin off series hint hint)
As with Aerial, this book is extremely well written….and let’s get down to it - PACKED full of steamy scenes with things you didn’t believe were physically possible, the term “wetter than a swamp” is definitely apt. I swear you don’t know you need to read the kinds of things you read in this book until they have you imagining all the possibilities and positions with a mild blush!! It’s like a new awakening and one you will be truly glad for.
Ms Rouget (hereinafter known as decadent puss 😂) has written another sensational book to finish her duet…and I’m secretly hoping we see more of this universe!
An amazing 5⭐️’s with applause for its refreshingly new top spot in my favourite reads!!! Bravo decadent puss!!
February 14, 2022
Stellar is a beautifully written act two for Aerial. I expected Fauve, Cody, Loup and Thibault's relationship to have some bumps, but years after we first meet them, we see their relationship as unshakable as ever. The world continues to throw them challenges as they adapt to their surroundings, but they face everything together. Manuela writes the villains of this story so well, you can easily spot their counterparts in your own life. She sets you down into the colorful world of circus performance, relationship building, and daily life, and you'll never want to leave. I wish I could wipe my memory of this duet and read it again for the first time, but I'll settle by purchasing my copies and rereading to my heart's content.
February 14, 2022
If you think you don't need acro spice in your life... Thing again, you're wrong, you need this book.
The book open up a few years after Aerial left us, our tribe is still really happy as a family and fauve is now professional acrobat/ business woman.
Why read this book if everything seems so perfect then?
1 cause seeing them as a big rh/tetracouple/family is wholesome and is a good enough reason
2 cause things aren't that easy, the old ceo of cirque Édouard is retiring and his son is taking his place.
The son is an awful I have a broom where you know, mysoginic, creep and everything you think that makes you want to run the other way.
The book open up a few years after Aerial left us, our tribe is still really happy as a family and fauve is now professional acrobat/ business woman.
Why read this book if everything seems so perfect then?
1 cause seeing them as a big rh/tetracouple/family is wholesome and is a good enough reason
2 cause things aren't that easy, the old ceo of cirque Édouard is retiring and his son is taking his place.
The son is an awful I have a broom where you know, mysoginic, creep and everything you think that makes you want to run the other way.
February 14, 2022
I am soooo happy there’s more from Fauve and the guys with Stellar! If you loved Arial (heck if you haven’t read it WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN GO READ IT NOW!!) then this continues two years on back with them in their lives after Fauve finishes her business degree. Honestly I don’t know if I’m ready to let these characters go. I absolutely adore the characters still continue to develop and their relationships keep getting stronger strength by strength. I love the fact that all the guys are in this relationship too the spice levels in this is off the charts! I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone!
February 14, 2022
I would like to start by saying that Cody is mine, ‘kay, great, thanks. Now for the rest of it, holy *string of curse words*! Stellar is incredible. I love how Fauve’s story keeps evolving. She is truly a force to be reckoned with and when she finds her strength, watch out. Stellar wouldn’t be the same without Loup, Thibault, and Cody. The relationships between all of them are #goals. The love and connection they all share is so incredibly well-written and I already miss them! I’m not going to give spoilers because you need to read this magic for yourselves. I will give you this warning though: The sex scenes are going to disintegrate your underwear. Plan accordingly.
February 16, 2022
How can a sequel be so much better than the first (and the first book? *chefs kiss* ohhh so good).
I loved seeing this quad 2 years down the line. Seeing how they have settled into their lives with each other and how they are closer than ever really made me happy. It’s now a true poly relationship and not really RH anymore and I am HERE for it.
You have the foursome who are in love but to others they can’t be themselves sometimes. It’s sad to see the judgment but they knew their relationships were worth it.
They have to deal with outside perception in making choices and they were all adult about it. There was no jealousy or anything like that.
But the best thing about this book? The spiciness. I had to fan myself a few times reading this.
This duet is one I’d read over and over. In fact, it’s one of the few that I’d actually get a physical copy of because I love it so much.
I can’t wait to see what else the author brings us in the future.
I loved seeing this quad 2 years down the line. Seeing how they have settled into their lives with each other and how they are closer than ever really made me happy. It’s now a true poly relationship and not really RH anymore and I am HERE for it.
You have the foursome who are in love but to others they can’t be themselves sometimes. It’s sad to see the judgment but they knew their relationships were worth it.
They have to deal with outside perception in making choices and they were all adult about it. There was no jealousy or anything like that.
But the best thing about this book? The spiciness. I had to fan myself a few times reading this.
This duet is one I’d read over and over. In fact, it’s one of the few that I’d actually get a physical copy of because I love it so much.
I can’t wait to see what else the author brings us in the future.
January 30, 2022
ACRO SMUT. ACRO SMUT. ACRO SMUT! Seriously guys you need acro-smut in your life. I said if for the first book and I'll say it for this book. WOW! There's so much to enjoy in this one that I don't even know where to start.
We get to revisit the crew from book one a few years later to see where their lives have taken them. While you don't 100% have to read the first book to enjoy this one you totally should because it enhances the heck out of the story. Book one felt like it tied up pretty much all of the plot points, but Manu is amazing and showed us actually there was more to find out and plot lines to close!
Before we get into the meat and potatoes of the story we get a wonderful very smutty first part of the book with everyone going to France for Fauve's graduation from business school! She's now not only a killer acrobat but a savvy businesswoman to boot. This helps us get closure from one of the main plot points of her horrible mom. It's amazing how things go down and such poetic justice.
Most of the story revolves around Fauve's job at the circus with her new boss as well as the amazing and cute dynamic of the relationship. Yes, it's been years since they've been together but there's still loads to learn and SO MANY SEXY SCENES to experience!
Sweet lord is this book HOT AF. Oh boy, will you need a cold shower, your hand/a toy, or a partner to help you out after reading some of these scenes! There are group scenes galore and loads of MM in here, so be prepared for it because it's amazing!
This book was everything I wanted and more. Such a sweet and amazing story between all of the guys and Fauve.
We get to revisit the crew from book one a few years later to see where their lives have taken them. While you don't 100% have to read the first book to enjoy this one you totally should because it enhances the heck out of the story. Book one felt like it tied up pretty much all of the plot points, but Manu is amazing and showed us actually there was more to find out and plot lines to close!
Before we get into the meat and potatoes of the story we get a wonderful very smutty first part of the book with everyone going to France for Fauve's graduation from business school! She's now not only a killer acrobat but a savvy businesswoman to boot. This helps us get closure from one of the main plot points of her horrible mom. It's amazing how things go down and such poetic justice.
Most of the story revolves around Fauve's job at the circus with her new boss as well as the amazing and cute dynamic of the relationship. Yes, it's been years since they've been together but there's still loads to learn and SO MANY SEXY SCENES to experience!
Sweet lord is this book HOT AF. Oh boy, will you need a cold shower, your hand/a toy, or a partner to help you out after reading some of these scenes! There are group scenes galore and loads of MM in here, so be prepared for it because it's amazing!
This book was everything I wanted and more. Such a sweet and amazing story between all of the guys and Fauve.
February 16, 2022
What do you do when you hit a huge accomplishment? Celebration isn’t as easy as it seems when you’re hiding a part of yourself. Polyamory isn’t accepted by some of their parents, so they bend the truth. They are free to be themselves at home, and that’s enough. Their love is something that they continue to grow.
Everything isn’t roses though as Fauve has to also deal with some issues in the work place. Men who think that they can belittle her work, its fine she can deal with it right? It’s normal? Until its not. Manuela did a really great job highlighting the issues a woman may have in the workplace, and the homophobia that still exists for the LGBTQ community, some of which live in their own families. Where there is light there is dark; these two things are the blending of happiness and everything else. Until…that’s no longer acceptable. This is the story of Fauve and her men, who decided enough is enough and it was time to carve out their happiness.
Everything isn’t roses though as Fauve has to also deal with some issues in the work place. Men who think that they can belittle her work, its fine she can deal with it right? It’s normal? Until its not. Manuela did a really great job highlighting the issues a woman may have in the workplace, and the homophobia that still exists for the LGBTQ community, some of which live in their own families. Where there is light there is dark; these two things are the blending of happiness and everything else. Until…that’s no longer acceptable. This is the story of Fauve and her men, who decided enough is enough and it was time to carve out their happiness.
February 17, 2022
Manuela has seamlessly followed the journey of Fauve Cody, Thibault and Loup with a smooth time jump 2 years into their now established relationship. We explore how their relationship has developed how their bonds have depend and how they navigate the world around them.
No matter how well they work together and the flexibility they have in their relationship they come across a number of strained instances with tenuous parental relationships and working ones that take a nose dive following management changes.
I loved the growth we see in all of them but especially how Manuela has empowered Fauve. Their journey has been a brilliantly scintillating read, with growth, love, inventive steam and enough challenges to keep you glued to the page.
No matter how well they work together and the flexibility they have in their relationship they come across a number of strained instances with tenuous parental relationships and working ones that take a nose dive following management changes.
I loved the growth we see in all of them but especially how Manuela has empowered Fauve. Their journey has been a brilliantly scintillating read, with growth, love, inventive steam and enough challenges to keep you glued to the page.
February 14, 2022
So this book is everything you didn't know you needed. It's starts with our MCs in their adult life learning to survive and thrive during their Poly Relationship!
Yeah it's hot as hell! The plot line is so well thought out and written. I wanted to jump in the book and slaughter a couple of characters.
BUTTTT my most favorite part of the whole book is THE BEST SEX SCENE EVER WRITTEN!
Yeah I'm yelling it because Manuela writes the most well thought out and intricate sex scenes I have ever read!
You want to read this book because it's hella good!
Yeah it's hot as hell! The plot line is so well thought out and written. I wanted to jump in the book and slaughter a couple of characters.
BUTTTT my most favorite part of the whole book is THE BEST SEX SCENE EVER WRITTEN!
Yeah I'm yelling it because Manuela writes the most well thought out and intricate sex scenes I have ever read!
You want to read this book because it's hella good!
February 14, 2022
This is the perfect conclusion to aerial. The growth between the characters and as the group as a whole. If you've ever wanted men who would stand up to your family for you, but love you unconditionally and help you pursue your dreams this book is the one. Manuela you blew this book out of the water ! It has some of the hottest MM ever !! I couldn't put it down!! I'd love to say Fauvette is one lucky lady, but really it's everyone in the group they love equally, and they love hard.
February 14, 2022
What an amazing book! I loved the fact we see more of life after Aerial and how life is after school. I love this book also as a breath of fresh air after all the dark books I've read. The story brings so much love, sweetness but it isn't too much. I enjoyed the steam in this book and how real this feels as not all is sugar and rainbows in life and that it sure doesn't happen in books also. Loved that so much! Highly recommend reading this!
February 14, 2022
This book was so cute and heartwarming, don't get me wrong, the characters still face issues large and small but this book gives off major cuddly vibes. I love these characters and how they are always there to support each other and give each other what they need, they are actual relationship goals. I loved the ending of this duet and let me just say it is perfect if you are looking for a super lovey romance for Valentine's Day.
February 15, 2022
The steam 🔥 the relationship building ❤️ and these amazing characters! I am so glad we got to spend more time with Fauve and her guys. I literally felt all the feels and I am so sad that this is only a duet!
February 12, 2022
What a wonderful finish to a stellar duet!! See what I did there. I love Fauve and her gorgeous men!!! Loupe is my favourite of course. I could read this series forever, I did not want to see it end. Fauve embraced her greatness despite a few setbacks and I love that they all had their HEA!! The highlight of this book for me was the performances..the detail had me hanging on every word!! I felt like I was in the audience watching. That is what a great writer does!!! I was thrown into this book and I didn’t want to come out. Brilliant job Manuela
February 8, 2022
This duet is an absolute must read! Loving poly relationship and a break from dark or bully. Absolutely amazing duet! Fauve and her guys have really built their relationships in the 2 years between Aerial and Stellar.
February 15, 2022
This take on RH is so fun and innovative. I LOVED Fauve and the guys in book 1 and was so excited for book 2. It does not disappoint!!!
I couldn't put it down and I cannot wait for more books by Manuela. I love her character building and writing style
I couldn't put it down and I cannot wait for more books by Manuela. I love her character building and writing style
February 21, 2022
A stellar finish to this duet! The love this group shared is extraordinary and eccentric.
Fauve, Cody, Loup, and Thibault have their relationship, values, and careers all tested in this book. Old friendship are reforged. Their relationship status gets an upgrade. All while a serious workplace issue is handled with care, and precision. Dreams change and the way these four handle it, is just spectacular.
The circus acts are so masterfully written, you can mentally visualize them. Daring acts are created that are so sensual.
Now let’s talk the steam. Holy Hotness 🌊💦 Each scene is as different as they are unique. The scensory deprivation scene was hands down my favorite, and it’s just made my top 10 list. 5 well deserved stars ⭐️
Fauve, Cody, Loup, and Thibault have their relationship, values, and careers all tested in this book. Old friendship are reforged. Their relationship status gets an upgrade. All while a serious workplace issue is handled with care, and precision. Dreams change and the way these four handle it, is just spectacular.
The circus acts are so masterfully written, you can mentally visualize them. Daring acts are created that are so sensual.
Now let’s talk the steam. Holy Hotness 🌊💦 Each scene is as different as they are unique. The scensory deprivation scene was hands down my favorite, and it’s just made my top 10 list. 5 well deserved stars ⭐️
February 14, 2022
I read this book as an ARC for Manuela.
Manuela you did it again!! I absolutely love this duet❤️ I have fallen in love with fictional characters and I am okay with admitting it. I have read it twice since I got it on my kindle. The character development was progressed beautifully. The transition from Aerial to Stellar is flawless. I can’t wait to read more ARCs by Manuela.
Manuela you did it again!! I absolutely love this duet❤️ I have fallen in love with fictional characters and I am okay with admitting it. I have read it twice since I got it on my kindle. The character development was progressed beautifully. The transition from Aerial to Stellar is flawless. I can’t wait to read more ARCs by Manuela.
May 31, 2022
First and foremost I want to say, thank you Manuela for getting me out of this book slump I was in, with your book!! I thought I was obsessed with Aerial, but you really outdid yourself with Stellar. Did I want to throw my kindle in certain instances? Most definitely. I was so invested throughout the entire book! The sweet moments, the smutty times, the LOVE they have for each other! Ugh just amazing. You brought in certain topics to light that are very realistic and made it very intriguing from start to finish. Fauve, Thibault, Cody and Loup will forever be in my heart. I will cherish them, and reminisce for so long after this.
If you’re looking for a spicy, contemporary, heartfelt, RH. Filled with ACRO SMUT, swoon worthy male leads, with lots of MM I highly suggest you read the Flying High Duet. I know I’ve talked about it a lot in the past, but I am here to tell you that it’s a must 🥰
I once said Aerial was 12/10 in spice, this one is so much hotter than the first, so be ready for the cold showers and constant fanning.
If you’re looking for a spicy, contemporary, heartfelt, RH. Filled with ACRO SMUT, swoon worthy male leads, with lots of MM I highly suggest you read the Flying High Duet. I know I’ve talked about it a lot in the past, but I am here to tell you that it’s a must 🥰
I once said Aerial was 12/10 in spice, this one is so much hotter than the first, so be ready for the cold showers and constant fanning.
March 2, 2022
Having loved Aerial so much, it was only natural that I dove straight into the second half of the duet before touching another book. It would’ve been rude not to. It was everything I hoped it would be: smart, sexy, and entertaining.
If you thought Aerial was hot, Stellar is an inferno. While watching Fauve, Loup, Cody and Thibault get to know each other was incredibly sexy, there’s something even steamier about their antics now that the characters have settled together and solidified their relationship, and are secure in their needs and wants. Every raunchy scene is executed to perfection, with every character playing their part and nobody being left out. Manuela Rouget is a master at building the atmosphere and leaving you squirming in your seat.
The realism that I loved so much in the first book is still very much present in the second. Sex is a messy business and Rouget captures this reality with the characters having the necessary supplies prepared. Condoms and surgical gloves might not be sexy, but I can guarantee that there are no UTIs or other nasty infections in Fauve’s future. The quad has lube stashed around their apartment and worries about clearing out the spare bedroom so Fauve’s dad doesn’t find all their sex toys. 😬
Like Aerial before it, Stellar does not shy away from real-life issues. It carefully demonstrates the difficulties the quad face when they feel they have to hide the extent of their relationship, and how this impacts them. This is balanced by showing them in an accepting environment where the quad can be relaxed and out in the open. The stark contrast between the two situations is made even stronger when you compare Loup’s inclusive moms to Cody’s homophobic dad.
The book continues to build upon the theme of communication within relationships, and how important it is to observe and discuss, especially when there are more than two people involved. Cody sums it up brilliantly when he explained that (at a point between the two books) he unconsciously expected the others to know when he wasn’t okay but that he realised it wasn’t a fair expectation to have. In contrast, by the time the story takes place, the quad has reached a point where they know how best to care for each other when they face particular, recurring issues.
While a role in a world-class circus or harem of men isn’t a likely feature in most of our futures, Fauve’s work situation is. It’s scary to think how the misogyny and harassment she faces in the workplace could easily happen to any of us. Rouget approaches the issue carefully, and although the events are a catalyst for much of the circus aspect of the story, she focuses on the emotions Fauve (and to a lesser extent, the guys) experiences as a result of André’s actions.
The alpha men are out in force in the story, which is a very pleasant surprise seeing as Cody, Loup and Thibault seem like the nicest guys ever. Seriously, not a nasty bone in any of their bodies. Reading how each of them defends their woman is incredibly hot (and in the case of Loup and Thibault, slightly amusing as well).
Amongst all the serious talk, the book isn’t without its laughs. Small moments are peppered throughout, but there’s also the extravaganza of Loup and Thibault’s very glittery, gay performance to Bohemian Rhapsody. You’re gonna love that moment.
Stellar was an easy book to rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. It’s a beautiful and progressive love story that not only lived up to its predecessor but also surpassed it. I’m only sorry to say goodbye to the characters because I would’ve loved to have seen more from them.
If you thought Aerial was hot, Stellar is an inferno. While watching Fauve, Loup, Cody and Thibault get to know each other was incredibly sexy, there’s something even steamier about their antics now that the characters have settled together and solidified their relationship, and are secure in their needs and wants. Every raunchy scene is executed to perfection, with every character playing their part and nobody being left out. Manuela Rouget is a master at building the atmosphere and leaving you squirming in your seat.
The realism that I loved so much in the first book is still very much present in the second. Sex is a messy business and Rouget captures this reality with the characters having the necessary supplies prepared. Condoms and surgical gloves might not be sexy, but I can guarantee that there are no UTIs or other nasty infections in Fauve’s future. The quad has lube stashed around their apartment and worries about clearing out the spare bedroom so Fauve’s dad doesn’t find all their sex toys. 😬
Like Aerial before it, Stellar does not shy away from real-life issues. It carefully demonstrates the difficulties the quad face when they feel they have to hide the extent of their relationship, and how this impacts them. This is balanced by showing them in an accepting environment where the quad can be relaxed and out in the open. The stark contrast between the two situations is made even stronger when you compare Loup’s inclusive moms to Cody’s homophobic dad.
The book continues to build upon the theme of communication within relationships, and how important it is to observe and discuss, especially when there are more than two people involved. Cody sums it up brilliantly when he explained that (at a point between the two books) he unconsciously expected the others to know when he wasn’t okay but that he realised it wasn’t a fair expectation to have. In contrast, by the time the story takes place, the quad has reached a point where they know how best to care for each other when they face particular, recurring issues.
While a role in a world-class circus or harem of men isn’t a likely feature in most of our futures, Fauve’s work situation is. It’s scary to think how the misogyny and harassment she faces in the workplace could easily happen to any of us. Rouget approaches the issue carefully, and although the events are a catalyst for much of the circus aspect of the story, she focuses on the emotions Fauve (and to a lesser extent, the guys) experiences as a result of André’s actions.
The alpha men are out in force in the story, which is a very pleasant surprise seeing as Cody, Loup and Thibault seem like the nicest guys ever. Seriously, not a nasty bone in any of their bodies. Reading how each of them defends their woman is incredibly hot (and in the case of Loup and Thibault, slightly amusing as well).
Amongst all the serious talk, the book isn’t without its laughs. Small moments are peppered throughout, but there’s also the extravaganza of Loup and Thibault’s very glittery, gay performance to Bohemian Rhapsody. You’re gonna love that moment.
Stellar was an easy book to rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. It’s a beautiful and progressive love story that not only lived up to its predecessor but also surpassed it. I’m only sorry to say goodbye to the characters because I would’ve loved to have seen more from them.
February 20, 2022
Lovely conclusion to the duet.
This takes place a few years after Aerial which can be read as a stand alone but why would you?
It has all the charm and simplicity I loved in the first one, they're like hugs in book form the relationship between the four of them is so sweet and open and communicative you can't help but adore them.
There's a lot of growth here especially in Fauve as a person from Aerial she's now an acrobat a business woman and along the way she has gained more confidence in herself indepently from her relationship with the guys. The story here mirrors life dealing with change and adapting, overcoming your demon mum - ok that's figuratively speaking it's not suddenly paranormal.
Overall a lovely read, Cody is still my fave ok I may be a traitor I think I was all Loup in book one.
If you're not convinced to read it yet have I mentioned the steam I'm surprised the book didn't spontaneously combust...oh my!
This takes place a few years after Aerial which can be read as a stand alone but why would you?
It has all the charm and simplicity I loved in the first one, they're like hugs in book form the relationship between the four of them is so sweet and open and communicative you can't help but adore them.
There's a lot of growth here especially in Fauve as a person from Aerial she's now an acrobat a business woman and along the way she has gained more confidence in herself indepently from her relationship with the guys. The story here mirrors life dealing with change and adapting, overcoming your demon mum - ok that's figuratively speaking it's not suddenly paranormal.
Overall a lovely read, Cody is still my fave ok I may be a traitor I think I was all Loup in book one.
If you're not convinced to read it yet have I mentioned the steam I'm surprised the book didn't spontaneously combust...oh my!
February 14, 2022
When I first read Aerial, I was enraptured. The way Manuela builds out her characters, giving them positive attributes and shortcomings like everyone has, makes them feel real in the very best way possible.
Stellar picks up a few years after the end of Aerial, and I am so glad she wrote this book. I wasn't ready to leave these four behind. New obstacles, navigating the workplace, learning to stand on your own, and letting go of the things and people that bring you down. The steam, by the way, is not so much steam as it is an inferno. Holy bananas, can this woman write smexy scenes.
This story has been a joy to read and I will definitely miss these characters. There is great attention paid to character development, growth, and tons to be said about watching these characters remain true to who they are while faced with threats from outside their polycule. Well done, Manuela. Well done. Now, can you write me a few novellas so I don't have to say goodbye?
Stellar picks up a few years after the end of Aerial, and I am so glad she wrote this book. I wasn't ready to leave these four behind. New obstacles, navigating the workplace, learning to stand on your own, and letting go of the things and people that bring you down. The steam, by the way, is not so much steam as it is an inferno. Holy bananas, can this woman write smexy scenes.
This story has been a joy to read and I will definitely miss these characters. There is great attention paid to character development, growth, and tons to be said about watching these characters remain true to who they are while faced with threats from outside their polycule. Well done, Manuela. Well done. Now, can you write me a few novellas so I don't have to say goodbye?
February 7, 2022
Stellar is the conclusion of the Flying High Duet, and if you enjoyed the heat from Aerial, you will definitely find this one nice and toasty warm. 😍 The characters were already extremely likeable in book 1, but we get to see so much more development in book 2. When reading, be prepared to feel the full range of emotions, from joy to nervousness to excitement to anger. This is a story to be savored, and I promise you will not want it to end. Fauve, Loup, Thibault, and Cody will steal your heart, and you won't even want it back.
February 24, 2022
This is the second book in the flying high duet after Aerial. This picks up I believe 2 years after the original book with Fauve and her harem of men. The plotline and the struggle this harem faces in this book was so well done. It was believable, not over the top and you got to see pieces of each characters personality play out along side the struggles that they were facing and it made you love them more. The M/M scenes were again on fire in this book, as well as the group scenes. Hot, spicy, amazingness. Definitely a new favorite series of mine.
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