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Illusion
Illusions:
Freedom.
Security.
Safety.
Love.
Realities:
I believed in all of it.
Can you decipher the reality of illusion?
Freedom.
Security.
Safety.
Love.
Realities:
I believed in all of it.
Can you decipher the reality of illusion?
- GenresM M Romance
254 pages, Paperback
First published August 24, 2021
5 people are currently reading
58 people want to read
About the author
Cole Denton
47 books632 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author
Cole Denton is an ocean lover who finds joy in almost all physical activities. He is especially passionate about baseball and surfing, indulging in them every chance he gets.
His other passion is writing. It began at a young age and followed him through to his time at a university in SoCal where he majored in screenwriting.
After moving to Sin City, Cole has put his knowledge and talent as a writer to work by pursuing a career as a dark fiction author. Cole is enjoying testing his kinky side, in pursuit of all things pleasurable.
Cole Denton is an ocean lover who finds joy in almost all physical activities. He is especially passionate about baseball and surfing, indulging in them every chance he gets.
His other passion is writing. It began at a young age and followed him through to his time at a university in SoCal where he majored in screenwriting.
After moving to Sin City, Cole has put his knowledge and talent as a writer to work by pursuing a career as a dark fiction author. Cole is enjoying testing his kinky side, in pursuit of all things pleasurable.
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December 17, 2022
More Please
Evan has had a traumatic childhood and now at 21 he leads a reclusive life and other than his one friend Luke he’s all alone. That is until he meets Seven online and they begin an online friendship. This had my mind going in all directions and I still don’t trust what’s going on or maybe that’s my suspicious mind as I had an uneasy feeling throughout this read and I was just waiting for something to happen. The tension really built in this and hopefully we’ll get book two soon as I’ve got questions that need answers.
Evan has had a traumatic childhood and now at 21 he leads a reclusive life and other than his one friend Luke he’s all alone. That is until he meets Seven online and they begin an online friendship. This had my mind going in all directions and I still don’t trust what’s going on or maybe that’s my suspicious mind as I had an uneasy feeling throughout this read and I was just waiting for something to happen. The tension really built in this and hopefully we’ll get book two soon as I’ve got questions that need answers.
February 9, 2022
Couldn't put down once I started this book
Cole Denton is a new author to me and this was the first book form him and Damn what a read. From page one I was hooked. I need book 2 now as I need to know what happens next 😊
Cole Denton is a new author to me and this was the first book form him and Damn what a read. From page one I was hooked. I need book 2 now as I need to know what happens next 😊
August 27, 2021
Another feather in Cole's Kinky Cap! I absorbed this book like a sponge. Taking in all Cole's words as if there would be now more. He write about Evan, another lost boy who has been downtrodden from witnessing death and surviving child abuse at a very young age. In all actuality for what he has been through, Evan is managing to live his life, almost as a recluse though, dealing with his fears and nightmares. He doesn't have the capability to keep people close in his life, except for Luke, who he shared his foster home with and Earl, the man that saved him from his wicked grandmother. He can't maintain a relationship, until one comes along, unexpectedly, that brings him out of his shell, making him want more. Seven has brought more to his life than he every dreamed ... or is it part of the nightmare? Another end that made my face drop and say, "More, please".
August 28, 2021
Wow! Illusion is just pure brilliance. I know I am going to struggle to articulate clearly how much I loved this book. It is such a unique and powerful story that captured my attention immediately and kept me fully engaged throughout. Engrossing. Gripping. Illusion is a superbly crafted story. It is dark, seductive and filled to the brim with suspense, chemistry, and mystery. This was an emotionally intense read for me. I want Evan to be happy. I wanted to reach out and embrace him. Mic drop! There is absolutely no way you can read Illusion and not grab up book 2.
October 21, 2021
Holy shit!
My god this was soooo good!
Intense. Suspenseful. Sexy. Emotional.
Evan is a 21 year old musician who is broken by the murder of his parents when he was nine years old and the abuse of his grandmother.
The story opens with a flash back of young Evan on the day of his parents gruesome murder.
The story then unfolds as we learn about his present life. Evan is crippled by nightmares and his introverted self. He’s barely able to venture outside. And has one friend who was his foster brother.
Deciding to go on a dating app he meets Seven and his world is turned upside down . Seven encouraging Evan to give him a chance after learning Evan has only been interested in women. And tries to help him with with struggles.
I loved Evan and Sevens interactions and when things started to progress with their friendship… 🔥🔥🔥 well let’s just say that it was sexy as hell!
That ending though?! 😯
My god this was soooo good!
Intense. Suspenseful. Sexy. Emotional.
Evan is a 21 year old musician who is broken by the murder of his parents when he was nine years old and the abuse of his grandmother.
The story opens with a flash back of young Evan on the day of his parents gruesome murder.
The story then unfolds as we learn about his present life. Evan is crippled by nightmares and his introverted self. He’s barely able to venture outside. And has one friend who was his foster brother.
Deciding to go on a dating app he meets Seven and his world is turned upside down . Seven encouraging Evan to give him a chance after learning Evan has only been interested in women. And tries to help him with with struggles.
I loved Evan and Sevens interactions and when things started to progress with their friendship… 🔥🔥🔥 well let’s just say that it was sexy as hell!
That ending though?! 😯
August 24, 2021
Talk about being on the edge of my seat! Cole Denton has proven that he can write any genre he turns his hand to. Illusion is a dark romance suspense that will have you gripped to the very end. Evan has a tragic past and it has shadowed him into his adult life. Everyday is carefully manoeuvred and he needs to be in control of every facet of his life. What happens when a stranger threatens to turn Evan’s carefully executed life into something he can’t control? The suspense may just kill you and the sexy times will definitely turn up the heat. Fantastic storytelling every time from Denton who is a definite one-click author for me. Highly recommended.
August 29, 2021
Another 5 star read!
Cole Denton quickly became a one-click author for me just a few months ago and Illusion once again proves why. Like many of Cole’s characters, Evan Baker has complex issues, yet is distinctly unique. His tragic backstory gripped my heart strings right from the first pages and had me completely captivated. When Evan meets Seven online, he only sees him as a friend, but Seven carefully opens his mind to the possibility of more. If you like dark, erotic, & taboo male/male romance, you will absolutely love Illusion! I can’t wait to read the next book of this duet!
Cole Denton quickly became a one-click author for me just a few months ago and Illusion once again proves why. Like many of Cole’s characters, Evan Baker has complex issues, yet is distinctly unique. His tragic backstory gripped my heart strings right from the first pages and had me completely captivated. When Evan meets Seven online, he only sees him as a friend, but Seven carefully opens his mind to the possibility of more. If you like dark, erotic, & taboo male/male romance, you will absolutely love Illusion! I can’t wait to read the next book of this duet!
August 25, 2021
Wow!
Cole has a way with writing his stories that makes you not want to stop reading once you start. Evan is so sweet, despite all of his issues, and you just want to wrap him up and hold him close. Seven is an interesting character and I can’t wait to see where it goes in the second book…now to just (not so) patiently wait for the next book! Congrats Cole on another amazing story!!!
Cole has a way with writing his stories that makes you not want to stop reading once you start. Evan is so sweet, despite all of his issues, and you just want to wrap him up and hold him close. Seven is an interesting character and I can’t wait to see where it goes in the second book…now to just (not so) patiently wait for the next book! Congrats Cole on another amazing story!!!
August 24, 2021
Dang!
Denton always writes great stories, especially when he ups the creep factor! He definitely upped it with this one. I did not trust anyone and still don’t, the suspense was killing me and I was in a constant state of paranoia while reading this. Well done Sir! Can’t wait for book 2!
Denton always writes great stories, especially when he ups the creep factor! He definitely upped it with this one. I did not trust anyone and still don’t, the suspense was killing me and I was in a constant state of paranoia while reading this. Well done Sir! Can’t wait for book 2!
August 25, 2021
Wow!
I shouldn't be surprised by now that Cole can keep me on the edge of my seat as I devour his words. This book did the same. A young man trying to overcome issues that stemmed from a tragic past, lead him to a relationship he never saw coming. Full of suspense with some nice sexy scenes, Mr. Denton knows how to tell a story!
I shouldn't be surprised by now that Cole can keep me on the edge of my seat as I devour his words. This book did the same. A young man trying to overcome issues that stemmed from a tragic past, lead him to a relationship he never saw coming. Full of suspense with some nice sexy scenes, Mr. Denton knows how to tell a story!
August 27, 2021
Damn..
I felt like I was left hanging.. I wasn't done, yet.. I wanted sooooo much more... Don't get me wrong, I loved it!! I just didn't want it to end.. There is not a book that I have read of, Cole Denton, that I didn't love. This is definitely, another one for the books. Keep them coming.. You're doing an amazing job!! Patiently waiting on book 2...
I felt like I was left hanging.. I wasn't done, yet.. I wanted sooooo much more... Don't get me wrong, I loved it!! I just didn't want it to end.. There is not a book that I have read of, Cole Denton, that I didn't love. This is definitely, another one for the books. Keep them coming.. You're doing an amazing job!! Patiently waiting on book 2...
September 6, 2021
What an amazing story by Cole Denton.
Evan had been through so much tragedy when he was younger. He has hard time leaving his apartment and being around people. His best friend Luke has does what he can.
Then Evan meets Seven on a date website, they start talking and hit it off.
Will Seven manage to help Evan?
Adult content and situations.
Evan had been through so much tragedy when he was younger. He has hard time leaving his apartment and being around people. His best friend Luke has does what he can.
Then Evan meets Seven on a date website, they start talking and hit it off.
Will Seven manage to help Evan?
Adult content and situations.
October 15, 2021
Cole Denton has written a character, Evan, that makes you feel sorrow for him and makes you just want to hug him. Never knew a grandmother that I wanted to punch…until now!
Evan’s life is a bit reclusive but then he meets Seven and nothing goes as you think it will. Even the hotness isn’t what I was expecting.
Can’t wait for the next installment…hence the 4 stars.
Evan’s life is a bit reclusive but then he meets Seven and nothing goes as you think it will. Even the hotness isn’t what I was expecting.
Can’t wait for the next installment…hence the 4 stars.
February 6, 2022
Omg Cole you are my new go to Author this was fantastic need book 2 like now lol,
Just love the way you tell the story amazing 👏
Love Evan I just want to give a big hug and say (it's OK hun)
Wow Seven mmmm love to have him in my life but there's something about him lol ????
And luke what a beautiful friend
Thank you Cole Denton loving your books 📚 ❤️
Just love the way you tell the story amazing 👏
Love Evan I just want to give a big hug and say (it's OK hun)
Wow Seven mmmm love to have him in my life but there's something about him lol ????
And luke what a beautiful friend
Thank you Cole Denton loving your books 📚 ❤️
March 22, 2023
No book 2 to complete this series! NOT!
I started this book and have over half read. Realized there were 2 books. I then discovered that book 2 wasn't out yet! I'm not going to read the rest! I dont want to be left hanging again like his other series I read and was left hanging. Nope! I looked at dates of reviews back to 2021. Well its almost 2 years later! Still no end! Nope!
I started this book and have over half read. Realized there were 2 books. I then discovered that book 2 wasn't out yet! I'm not going to read the rest! I dont want to be left hanging again like his other series I read and was left hanging. Nope! I looked at dates of reviews back to 2021. Well its almost 2 years later! Still no end! Nope!
August 24, 2021
So I devoured this book and now I have to wait for part 2, for who knows how long 😭. I NEED it NOW. I love Evan, he's so sweet. Luke I also love so much. I just finished it and don't want to give any spoilers so I'm leaving this here (mic drop)
September 2, 2021
Yes I started this book today and finished today. I really could not stop reading Evan and Seven’s story. Evan has a troubled past that continues in to his adulthood. Meeting Seven gives this story another dimension. Cole captured my heart again with his writing I loved it and I highly recommend.
October 15, 2021
“Illusions” draws you in from the first page. It is a dark, erotic novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
My heart broke for Evan and what he had to endure at a young age. When he meets Seven on line things begin to change for him. This is an M/M romance that did not disappoint.
My heart broke for Evan and what he had to endure at a young age. When he meets Seven on line things begin to change for him. This is an M/M romance that did not disappoint.
August 28, 2021
Holy Cow
The build up was incredible. Evan and Seven are a slow burn ready to implode. A battle to over come fears, that leads so incredible submission. Excellent!
The build up was incredible. Evan and Seven are a slow burn ready to implode. A battle to over come fears, that leads so incredible submission. Excellent!
September 7, 2021
loved it. couldn't put it down, it was addicting. wanted to see what steps Evan would take next. Finished and wanted more of his story...
September 16, 2021
Omg I'm shooketh
This was amazing!, I'm soo ready for the second book. Kinda upset on how it finished I wanna find out what happens soo bad!!!
This was amazing!, I'm soo ready for the second book. Kinda upset on how it finished I wanna find out what happens soo bad!!!
November 3, 2021
Incredible Read
Evan's story will have you wanting to protect him from the beginning to end.
Brilliant and original story that will leave you wanting more.
Bravo Cole!!!
Evan's story will have you wanting to protect him from the beginning to end.
Brilliant and original story that will leave you wanting more.
Bravo Cole!!!
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Blurb:
Illusions:
Freedom.
Security.
Safety.
Love.
Realities:
I believed in all of it.
Can you decipher the reality of illusion?
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Blurb:
Illusions:
Freedom.
Security.
Safety.
Love.
Realities:
I believed in all of it.
Can you decipher the reality of illusion?
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