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Inevitable #2
A Million Little Moments
Sutton
Jasper’s been my best friend my whole life. From losing my family when I was young, to living together and running our business, it’s always been me and Jasp. I feel more for him than I should, but confessing the truth would be the first step to losing him.
Our lives are so entwined, it’s hard to tell where one of us ends and the other begins. It’s killing me more each day to be this close to him and not be able to call him mine, so when it hurts too much, the only choice is to walk away.
Jasper
My life is perfect. I have my family, my business, and my best friend. But when Sutton starts pulling away, everything changes, and it’s ripping me apart, forcing me to admit hard truths—that I feel different when he touches me; that I need him always by my side.
The thing is, I’m in love with Sutton, and apparently he feels the same. Loving Sutton is as easy as breathing, yet knowing my parents won’t accept us, not with all the backward things they raised me to believe, makes each day a struggle.
But one thing I know for sure—the world doesn’t make sense if Sutton and I aren’t together. We’ve had a million little moments to prove it. And to be the man he deserves, I have to fight for him, for us, and maybe that means fighting for myself too.
A Million Little Moments is a double bi-awakening, friends-to-lovers romance filled with first times, self-discovery, and two men destined to be together.
This book deals with themes of homophobia and contains homophobic language.
Jasper’s been my best friend my whole life. From losing my family when I was young, to living together and running our business, it’s always been me and Jasp. I feel more for him than I should, but confessing the truth would be the first step to losing him.
Our lives are so entwined, it’s hard to tell where one of us ends and the other begins. It’s killing me more each day to be this close to him and not be able to call him mine, so when it hurts too much, the only choice is to walk away.
Jasper
My life is perfect. I have my family, my business, and my best friend. But when Sutton starts pulling away, everything changes, and it’s ripping me apart, forcing me to admit hard truths—that I feel different when he touches me; that I need him always by my side.
The thing is, I’m in love with Sutton, and apparently he feels the same. Loving Sutton is as easy as breathing, yet knowing my parents won’t accept us, not with all the backward things they raised me to believe, makes each day a struggle.
But one thing I know for sure—the world doesn’t make sense if Sutton and I aren’t together. We’ve had a million little moments to prove it. And to be the man he deserves, I have to fight for him, for us, and maybe that means fighting for myself too.
A Million Little Moments is a double bi-awakening, friends-to-lovers romance filled with first times, self-discovery, and two men destined to be together.
This book deals with themes of homophobia and contains homophobic language.
9 pages, Audible Audio
First published December 6, 2022
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Riley Hart
114 books7,130 followersRiley Hart is the girl who wears her heart on her sleeve. She's a hopeless romantic. A lover of sexy stories, passionate men, and writing about all the trouble they can get into together. If she's not writing, you'll probably find her reading.
Riley lives in California with her awesome family, who she is thankful for everyday.
Riley lives in California with her awesome family, who she is thankful for everyday.
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December 14, 2022
I don't know what happened here. I was planning to go to bed early yesterday and then I started reading one chapter of this book before bed. And the next thing I knew, it was way too early in the morning and I had finished the book. This book just kept me so enthralled and there was no way I could put it down. So I'm pretty sure we can say I enjoyed this one, if it wasn't apparent enough by the lack of sleep it gave me!
June 17, 2023
***4.0 rating***
“We had a million little moments, Sutt, all of ’em leading us here. I can’t wait to spend my whole damn life makin’ a hundred million more of them with you.”
This was surprisingly a very enjoyable read! When I read the first book in this series, I did enjoy it but it was not as good as this one. I liked this book much more and that is mainly due to the relationship between Sutton and Jasper.
RH did a fantastic job of portraying the gradual change in the relationship dynamic between the main characters. Sutton and Jasper have always been friends, since childhood. Best of friends. They work together, live together, and hang out with friends and family together. Their lives are severely intertwined. The townspeople of Ryland (North Carolina) always refer to them as one unit, if one is not present without the other, it is rather odd. They are harmonious together, if they weren't best friends, to an outsider they would seem like a couple.
Sutton and Jasper will eventually be a couple, but their journey is not an easy one. It is filled with angst, confusion, bi-awakening, homophobia, family dilemma, and rejection. We first met the interesting duo in the first book. Jasper is Sammy Joe's cousin and Sutton was always with him. I was curious about them since then and as usual, I was hesitant to read another RH book because this author and I have a complicated relationship. However, color me surprised when I found out how much I enjoyed this book.
I liked the bond that Sutton and Jasper had, they were soulmates in every sense. Now some may cringe at the idea or concept of a soulmate but anyone who knows Sutton and Jasper (aside from Jasper's parents) can tell that this duo has a special bond. A bond that transcends beyond friendship. It is not easy to be out as a gay man in the small town of Ryland. We saw what happened when Emerson and Sammy got together in the last book and how they were judged, especially by Jasper's parents. Jasper's parents, particularly his father is immensely homophobic. His constant projection on Jasper and how one should be a man is toxic masculinity at its finest. God forbid, Jasper shows an ounce of emotion or has a say as to how he wants to live his life, his father knows how to put him in his place. This is sad for the reader to witness. The relationship between the father and son is complicated and is further strained when Sutton and Jasper become a couple. Jasper insists to Sutton to keep their relationship private for the most part because he doesn't wish to lose the support of his parents. This puts stress on the relationship and Sutton. Sutton feels as though Jasper is ashamed of him and to some extent he is correct. Jasper internalizes homophobia and it shows when they are eventually in public. Their relationship is tested when they are outside of the bubble of their home. Will they make it or break up? That is the ultimate test.
Sutton's uncle is very supportive, the quiet stoic man is rather a hidden gem. His relationship with Sutton is one that the reader will come to appreciate. His uncle is part of the couple's eventual support system. Jasper's mother also comes around but with great shame and difficulty. I found her annoying in the first book when she exposed her true feelings about Sammy and Emerson. Since then I just managed to tolerate her.
As you can see there is a lot to process when it comes to this book, lots of interesting relationship dynamics, friends and lovers, father and son, uncle and nephew, cousins turned friends. The romance between Sutton and Jasper is the heart of the book, and how Jasper comes to terms with his sexuality is portrayed realistically. It is genuine and heartfelt. Aside from the romance, great friendships and bonds are formed. Emerson and Sammy make a cameo appearance. We also get hints of what the third book of this series might be about, Sutton's uncle and Emerson's friend, Charles. Definitely intriguing and highly anticipated about what is to come for our couple to be.
Overall, a great read about best friends who are destined to be more. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys light angst, bi-awakening can tolerate homophobic parents and friends that are meant to be lovers.
“We had a million little moments, Sutt, all of ’em leading us here. I can’t wait to spend my whole damn life makin’ a hundred million more of them with you.”
This was surprisingly a very enjoyable read! When I read the first book in this series, I did enjoy it but it was not as good as this one. I liked this book much more and that is mainly due to the relationship between Sutton and Jasper.
RH did a fantastic job of portraying the gradual change in the relationship dynamic between the main characters. Sutton and Jasper have always been friends, since childhood. Best of friends. They work together, live together, and hang out with friends and family together. Their lives are severely intertwined. The townspeople of Ryland (North Carolina) always refer to them as one unit, if one is not present without the other, it is rather odd. They are harmonious together, if they weren't best friends, to an outsider they would seem like a couple.
Sutton and Jasper will eventually be a couple, but their journey is not an easy one. It is filled with angst, confusion, bi-awakening, homophobia, family dilemma, and rejection. We first met the interesting duo in the first book. Jasper is Sammy Joe's cousin and Sutton was always with him. I was curious about them since then and as usual, I was hesitant to read another RH book because this author and I have a complicated relationship. However, color me surprised when I found out how much I enjoyed this book.
I liked the bond that Sutton and Jasper had, they were soulmates in every sense. Now some may cringe at the idea or concept of a soulmate but anyone who knows Sutton and Jasper (aside from Jasper's parents) can tell that this duo has a special bond. A bond that transcends beyond friendship. It is not easy to be out as a gay man in the small town of Ryland. We saw what happened when Emerson and Sammy got together in the last book and how they were judged, especially by Jasper's parents. Jasper's parents, particularly his father is immensely homophobic. His constant projection on Jasper and how one should be a man is toxic masculinity at its finest. God forbid, Jasper shows an ounce of emotion or has a say as to how he wants to live his life, his father knows how to put him in his place. This is sad for the reader to witness. The relationship between the father and son is complicated and is further strained when Sutton and Jasper become a couple. Jasper insists to Sutton to keep their relationship private for the most part because he doesn't wish to lose the support of his parents. This puts stress on the relationship and Sutton. Sutton feels as though Jasper is ashamed of him and to some extent he is correct. Jasper internalizes homophobia and it shows when they are eventually in public. Their relationship is tested when they are outside of the bubble of their home. Will they make it or break up? That is the ultimate test.
Sutton's uncle is very supportive, the quiet stoic man is rather a hidden gem. His relationship with Sutton is one that the reader will come to appreciate. His uncle is part of the couple's eventual support system. Jasper's mother also comes around but with great shame and difficulty. I found her annoying in the first book when she exposed her true feelings about Sammy and Emerson. Since then I just managed to tolerate her.
As you can see there is a lot to process when it comes to this book, lots of interesting relationship dynamics, friends and lovers, father and son, uncle and nephew, cousins turned friends. The romance between Sutton and Jasper is the heart of the book, and how Jasper comes to terms with his sexuality is portrayed realistically. It is genuine and heartfelt. Aside from the romance, great friendships and bonds are formed. Emerson and Sammy make a cameo appearance. We also get hints of what the third book of this series might be about, Sutton's uncle and Emerson's friend, Charles. Definitely intriguing and highly anticipated about what is to come for our couple to be.
Overall, a great read about best friends who are destined to be more. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys light angst, bi-awakening can tolerate homophobic parents and friends that are meant to be lovers.
January 12, 2023
~3.5~
This is a true best-friends-to-lovers story. Sutton and Jasper have been buddies since the beginning of time. When Sutton's family dies in a car crash, Jasper's mom and dad become Sutton's de facto parents.
Jasper's dad preaches family above all else, but as Jasper later points out, he's a hypocrite through and through.
The men hide their feelings and bury their sexuality deep because no one in their small town is gay. When Sammy comes out (book 1 of the series), Jasper and Sutton aren't supportive; they're not hateful, but Jasper uses a slur without realizing the pain he's causing.
When Sutton finally acknowledges he's in love with his bestie, he pulls away, and Jasper doesn't deal well with that at all.
What I enjoyed about this story is the overall lack of drama. Once they get together, the MCs really talk to each other. There is angst when Jasper's dad rejects him, but it doesn't suffocate the plot.
The sex is raw and explosive, and I liked the scene at the gay club when Jasper finally admits that, yeah, he's attracted to other men.
What didn't work for me is all the talk about sex with women. Like we get it, they're both bi, but did we really need to read about it over and over. Was the threesome in the prologue even necessary?
I also though the guys' voices weren't distinct enough. Maybe because they're both country boys, but I would lose track of who was talking or narrating a chapter.
I didn't love this one like I loved the first book, but I liked it fine.
This is a true best-friends-to-lovers story. Sutton and Jasper have been buddies since the beginning of time. When Sutton's family dies in a car crash, Jasper's mom and dad become Sutton's de facto parents.
Jasper's dad preaches family above all else, but as Jasper later points out, he's a hypocrite through and through.
The men hide their feelings and bury their sexuality deep because no one in their small town is gay. When Sammy comes out (book 1 of the series), Jasper and Sutton aren't supportive; they're not hateful, but Jasper uses a slur without realizing the pain he's causing.
When Sutton finally acknowledges he's in love with his bestie, he pulls away, and Jasper doesn't deal well with that at all.
What I enjoyed about this story is the overall lack of drama. Once they get together, the MCs really talk to each other. There is angst when Jasper's dad rejects him, but it doesn't suffocate the plot.
The sex is raw and explosive, and I liked the scene at the gay club when Jasper finally admits that, yeah, he's attracted to other men.
What didn't work for me is all the talk about sex with women. Like we get it, they're both bi, but did we really need to read about it over and over. Was the threesome in the prologue even necessary?
I also though the guys' voices weren't distinct enough. Maybe because they're both country boys, but I would lose track of who was talking or narrating a chapter.
I didn't love this one like I loved the first book, but I liked it fine.
December 7, 2022
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.***
A Million Little Moments is one of the most emotionally earnest best friends to lovers story. One of my favorite aspects of this story is how it takes its time as Sutton and Jasper discover their feelings are more than strictly platonic. They share a bond that goes beyond friendship, they are connected on a level that shocks both. Once their feelings are acknowledged and reciprocated the love story is so romantic and moving that I couldn't help but get swept away in this world.
Sutton and Jasper have a love that goes beyond romantic, they are soul mates who are bound together. One of my favorite scenes is when one realizes his true feelings and cannot bear any separation. It is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenes in the entire story.
Another aspect of this story that makes it stand out is the exceptional writing. I admire how this author is willing to let her characters be a bit messy and confused as they navigate this relationship. The characters feel authentic and fully realized, which makes the dynamic between Sutton and Jasper so special and well-earned.
Overall another wonderful story that has many emotional moments that tug at the heart. I was so invested in this story and loved the cameos at the end. I am curious if there is a possibility for another pair of unlucky guys....cannot wait to find out.
A Million Little Moments is one of the most emotionally earnest best friends to lovers story. One of my favorite aspects of this story is how it takes its time as Sutton and Jasper discover their feelings are more than strictly platonic. They share a bond that goes beyond friendship, they are connected on a level that shocks both. Once their feelings are acknowledged and reciprocated the love story is so romantic and moving that I couldn't help but get swept away in this world.
Sutton and Jasper have a love that goes beyond romantic, they are soul mates who are bound together. One of my favorite scenes is when one realizes his true feelings and cannot bear any separation. It is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenes in the entire story.
Another aspect of this story that makes it stand out is the exceptional writing. I admire how this author is willing to let her characters be a bit messy and confused as they navigate this relationship. The characters feel authentic and fully realized, which makes the dynamic between Sutton and Jasper so special and well-earned.
Overall another wonderful story that has many emotional moments that tug at the heart. I was so invested in this story and loved the cameos at the end. I am curious if there is a possibility for another pair of unlucky guys....cannot wait to find out.
February 16, 2023
This book was pretty good - I don’t really have any complaints but I think I’m in the minority when I say I liked book 1 better
December 6, 2022
Lovely!! I loved this a whole lot more than the previous one and I didn’t even think I would since Jasper was kind of a jackass in that one but he and Sutton were very endearing and they were great together. I’m very anxious for the next book because I have a feeling it will be Brian’s and Charles’ story and I really really really like older characters . I think we once again saw that if there’s anything Riley Hart does best it’s sexuality discoveries; she really aces this trope.
January 21, 2024
Seriously. Fuck homophobia. And homophobic people.
It’s strange to read the books in this series. They’re located in Ryland, a small town in North Carolina. A town where people - while not necessarily bad - are very… set in their ways, to put it mildly, especially the older ones. And it’s not sugarcoated. It must be tough to grow up in an environment like this as a queer person.
My heart broke into a million little pieces reading this book, only to be put together over and over again. It’s the story of Jasper and Sutton. Best friends since… forever. Sharing memories, a job, a life, and even - on one memorable occasion- a girl.
Only problem is: Sutton realised a while ago that he’s in love with his best friend, even knowing (or assuming) that there’s no future for them, not the way he wants to. And Jasper… Jasper is oblivious. He doesn’t want things to change - he knows what “the right thing” is - him being with women, and he enjoys that part. But he doesn’t want a life without Sutton in it either, so when Sutton tries to put distance between them (an act of self-preservation), Jasper is unmoored. And when Sutton announces that he wants to move out from the house they live in together, things escalate, and things - and revelations - bring unexpected changes into both their lives.
I really was bisexual, and I was so fucking in love with Jasper that it hurt… that it was killing me, and if I didn’t find a way to make this go away, I wouldn’t ever recover.
The one thing that kept afloat while reading this: knowing that they’ll have their HEA, even if it was a hard earned one. Their love and understanding for each other - a thing of beauty. Both of them discovering this part of their sexuality together - very, VERY hot. And realistic.
Was that what it felt like to be in love with someone? Like there was nothing you wouldn’t do for them, and every second you ever shared was held in its own locked vault in your head so you knew they would always be there?
The homophobia they had to deal with - internalised or not - was hard to read about. But I guess - and that’s what makes this book stand out - realistic. Not everyone ends up accepting and welcoming them, but enough will. It’s not all fluffy clouds and sunshine - but maybe that’s what made me appreciate their love for each other more.
Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down, even if my heart hurt for what they had to deal with.
“We had a million little moments, Sutt, all of ’em leading us here. I can’t wait to spend my whole damn life makin’ a hundred million more of them with you.”
4.5 stars rounded up.
It’s strange to read the books in this series. They’re located in Ryland, a small town in North Carolina. A town where people - while not necessarily bad - are very… set in their ways, to put it mildly, especially the older ones. And it’s not sugarcoated. It must be tough to grow up in an environment like this as a queer person.
My heart broke into a million little pieces reading this book, only to be put together over and over again. It’s the story of Jasper and Sutton. Best friends since… forever. Sharing memories, a job, a life, and even - on one memorable occasion- a girl.
Only problem is: Sutton realised a while ago that he’s in love with his best friend, even knowing (or assuming) that there’s no future for them, not the way he wants to. And Jasper… Jasper is oblivious. He doesn’t want things to change - he knows what “the right thing” is - him being with women, and he enjoys that part. But he doesn’t want a life without Sutton in it either, so when Sutton tries to put distance between them (an act of self-preservation), Jasper is unmoored. And when Sutton announces that he wants to move out from the house they live in together, things escalate, and things - and revelations - bring unexpected changes into both their lives.
I really was bisexual, and I was so fucking in love with Jasper that it hurt… that it was killing me, and if I didn’t find a way to make this go away, I wouldn’t ever recover.
The one thing that kept afloat while reading this: knowing that they’ll have their HEA, even if it was a hard earned one. Their love and understanding for each other - a thing of beauty. Both of them discovering this part of their sexuality together - very, VERY hot. And realistic.
Was that what it felt like to be in love with someone? Like there was nothing you wouldn’t do for them, and every second you ever shared was held in its own locked vault in your head so you knew they would always be there?
The homophobia they had to deal with - internalised or not - was hard to read about. But I guess - and that’s what makes this book stand out - realistic. Not everyone ends up accepting and welcoming them, but enough will. It’s not all fluffy clouds and sunshine - but maybe that’s what made me appreciate their love for each other more.
Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down, even if my heart hurt for what they had to deal with.
“We had a million little moments, Sutt, all of ’em leading us here. I can’t wait to spend my whole damn life makin’ a hundred million more of them with you.”
4.5 stars rounded up.
December 8, 2022
Double Bi-Awakening!
Best friends to lovers 😍
A little bit of kink (a need to be filled kink)
Fantastic sex scenes 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The sex really did it for me here
The story was OK
But the sex! 🔥👏🔥👏
The wanting!
And I’m totally in love with Jasper ❤️❤️
The last half of the book was a bit long, dealing with familial homophobia.
The best parts really, were the boys/men’s relationship and their bi-awakening. And the sex. Let’s not forget the sex. I can’t wait until this comes out in audiobook!
Best friends to lovers 😍
A little bit of kink (a need to be filled kink)
Fantastic sex scenes 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The sex really did it for me here
The story was OK
But the sex! 🔥👏🔥👏
The wanting!
And I’m totally in love with Jasper ❤️❤️
The last half of the book was a bit long, dealing with familial homophobia.
The best parts really, were the boys/men’s relationship and their bi-awakening. And the sex. Let’s not forget the sex. I can’t wait until this comes out in audiobook!
June 9, 2025
"We had a million little moments, Sutt, all of'em leading us here. I can't wait to spend my whole damn life makin' a hundred million more of them with you"
This is one of the cutest best friends to lovers I’ve ever read, the pining was intense y’all!
This is one of the cutest best friends to lovers I’ve ever read, the pining was intense y’all!
December 8, 2022
Riley’s books tend to be either amazing or total misses. Her last release was so poorly done I’m convinced she didn’t write it. How could someone who wrote that, write THIS?
You can also tell the difference between books she posts about in her FB group and the characters and books she has connections to, and the books that are just another release to fill the void. It’s obvious this is one she put effort and love into and it shows
I want to first say, that the angst level I expected wasn’t that high. *I* appreciate it, but I know my Drama Mamas might want more. I have to say I appreciate Riley leaving out the worst homophobic language despite there being interactions with bigots in this book. Homophobic slurs are incredibly difficult for me to read and a lot of authors use them like candy at a parade and it’s not necessary. This is the perfect example. We know Jasper’s dad and some townsfolk are homophobic without dropping the f slur and other horrible phrases. Just.. thank you.
Jasper and Sutton are precious. I love their evolution. I love their discovery. I love Jasper’s imperfect coming to terms with his own internalized homophobia. I appreciate the commentary on the reality of being queer in this country. The sex was 🔥🔥🔥 I loved seeing Sammy and Emerson again. I love the hint at who a new couple might be and I might die if we don’t get it.
This was just good. Good RH, good storytelling, good writing, I felt their bond and love and connection. Frankly, it was a breath of fresh air in a sea of duds this year.
You can also tell the difference between books she posts about in her FB group and the characters and books she has connections to, and the books that are just another release to fill the void. It’s obvious this is one she put effort and love into and it shows
I want to first say, that the angst level I expected wasn’t that high. *I* appreciate it, but I know my Drama Mamas might want more. I have to say I appreciate Riley leaving out the worst homophobic language despite there being interactions with bigots in this book. Homophobic slurs are incredibly difficult for me to read and a lot of authors use them like candy at a parade and it’s not necessary. This is the perfect example. We know Jasper’s dad and some townsfolk are homophobic without dropping the f slur and other horrible phrases. Just.. thank you.
Jasper and Sutton are precious. I love their evolution. I love their discovery. I love Jasper’s imperfect coming to terms with his own internalized homophobia. I appreciate the commentary on the reality of being queer in this country. The sex was 🔥🔥🔥 I loved seeing Sammy and Emerson again. I love the hint at who a new couple might be and I might die if we don’t get it.
This was just good. Good RH, good storytelling, good writing, I felt their bond and love and connection. Frankly, it was a breath of fresh air in a sea of duds this year.
March 6, 2023
The friendship = 10/10
The acceptance = 10/10
The relationship= 10/10
This book was all sorts of perfection, childhood friends to lovers at it’s peak for sure. I cannot think of a single bad thing to say about it tbh, Jasper and Sutton had my heart since the first page. I love how we got so much acceptance and support from the people around them and unlike other books that take the same course, the author didn’t only focus on or write about the negativity and self-deprecating thoughts, it was nice to read about everyone just coming together for them. It wasn’t one of a kind, or anything unique but it was still a delightful read.
“I love you. Can I keep sayin’ that now?” Sutton asked.
“You’d break my heart if you didn’t.”
And i just lived for all the kinky moments with Jasper being all kinds of needy and clingy. It was so precious seeing him come to terms with it and being comfortable with his needs.
The acceptance = 10/10
The relationship= 10/10
This book was all sorts of perfection, childhood friends to lovers at it’s peak for sure. I cannot think of a single bad thing to say about it tbh, Jasper and Sutton had my heart since the first page. I love how we got so much acceptance and support from the people around them and unlike other books that take the same course, the author didn’t only focus on or write about the negativity and self-deprecating thoughts, it was nice to read about everyone just coming together for them. It wasn’t one of a kind, or anything unique but it was still a delightful read.
“I love you. Can I keep sayin’ that now?” Sutton asked.
“You’d break my heart if you didn’t.”
And i just lived for all the kinky moments with Jasper being all kinds of needy and clingy. It was so precious seeing him come to terms with it and being comfortable with his needs.
January 3, 2023
3. 5 stars
December 8, 2022
Beautiful and emotional love story
Loved:
◇ Both MCs - real, imperfect, fleshed out. Sutton's strength and Jasper's neediness. Jasper's character development
◇ Breathtaking connection between MCs that shined through in every interaction between them.
Even before they became more, you could feel their love for each other in every moment together
◇ Chemistry and steamy scenes. Jasper's need for connection after
◇ Double bi-awakening - the feelings, the confession, all the firsts
◇ Jasper realising he is in love with Sutton
◇ The road to their HEA - with bumps and self-doubt but always together ❤️
◇ Epilogue
◇ Secondary characters, especially Kendra and Lacey - it's always an added bonus to have sympathetic females in mm books. Emerson and Sam being there for Jasper and Sutton.
◇ Uncle Brian. I want his story - fingers crossed he and Charles are next
IMO, one of the best books/series by Riley Hart. The best since Atlanta Lightning series.
Loved:
◇ Both MCs - real, imperfect, fleshed out. Sutton's strength and Jasper's neediness. Jasper's character development
◇ Breathtaking connection between MCs that shined through in every interaction between them.
Even before they became more, you could feel their love for each other in every moment together
◇ Chemistry and steamy scenes. Jasper's need for connection after
◇ Double bi-awakening - the feelings, the confession, all the firsts
◇ Jasper realising he is in love with Sutton
◇ The road to their HEA - with bumps and self-doubt but always together ❤️
◇ Epilogue
◇ Secondary characters, especially Kendra and Lacey - it's always an added bonus to have sympathetic females in mm books. Emerson and Sam being there for Jasper and Sutton.
◇ Uncle Brian. I want his story - fingers crossed he and Charles are next
IMO, one of the best books/series by Riley Hart. The best since Atlanta Lightning series.
January 21, 2023
4 Stars!! This was angsty but heartwarming too. Didn’t like the homophobia but otherwise it was a made for each other best friends to lovers and soulmates kinda story.. 🤩😍❤️❤️ Highly recommended to all fans of M/M romances who can handle a little angst and love BFFs-to-lovers trope 👍🏻👍🏻
December 9, 2022
the first half was 2 stars, the second half like a thousand stars.
i didn’t really like the first part, i found i boring and slow and it didn’t even feel like a riley’s book. (very much similar to the first one in this series)
but the second part? perfection. i felt everything. and wow how jasper changed. it was so beautiful to see him grow that much. i wish i had sutton’s patience though. i truly loved them at the end.
and i can’t wait for the next book, because that couple? yeah, give it to me.
i didn’t really like the first part, i found i boring and slow and it didn’t even feel like a riley’s book. (very much similar to the first one in this series)
but the second part? perfection. i felt everything. and wow how jasper changed. it was so beautiful to see him grow that much. i wish i had sutton’s patience though. i truly loved them at the end.
and i can’t wait for the next book, because that couple? yeah, give it to me.
August 23, 2024
Childhood best friends to lovers | Double bi-awakening
Sutton and Jasper were two idiots fighting their love for eachother. All because they refused to admit that what they always wanted was right in front of them the whole time.
....
"So?"
"It's cute."
"Cute? You asshole."
"My dick isn't cute. He's big and manly. He's hot or somethin'. Anything but cute."
....
"I look at ya and all I can think is, he's the most beautiful man I've ever seen."
....
"Been wonderin' what that birthmark tasted like."
"And?"
"Tasted like mine."
***Possible spoilers in tropes and triggers below
Tropes:
Childhood best friends to lovers
Double bi awakening
Small town
Versatile roles
Blue collar
Hurt/comfort
TWs:
Jasper dad stops talking to him after he comes out. They never have a relationship after that.
Violence involving an MC
MFM scene involving MCs before they are in a relationship
Sutton and Jasper were two idiots fighting their love for eachother. All because they refused to admit that what they always wanted was right in front of them the whole time.
....
"So?"
"It's cute."
"Cute? You asshole."
"My dick isn't cute. He's big and manly. He's hot or somethin'. Anything but cute."
....
"I look at ya and all I can think is, he's the most beautiful man I've ever seen."
....
"Been wonderin' what that birthmark tasted like."
"And?"
"Tasted like mine."
***Possible spoilers in tropes and triggers below
Tropes:
Childhood best friends to lovers
Double bi awakening
Small town
Versatile roles
Blue collar
Hurt/comfort
TWs:
Jasper dad stops talking to him after he comes out. They never have a relationship after that.
Violence involving an MC
MFM scene involving MCs before they are in a relationship
March 6, 2023
4/5 stars
Friends to lovers has to be one of my top gripes, if not the top. But you know what makes it better? Childhood friends to lovers. That shit is crack to me and I eat it up every time. So being fours stars is not surprising. But the part that had me shocked is it’s from RH. RH has some great books and then some that are just fine.
I’d hugged Sutton a million times in my life, but this was different. His chest against mine—different. His grip in my hoodie—different. The way we breathed each other in and melted together, like our bodies were saying, Finally. This is where we’re supposed to be. This is how we’re supposed to be.
Everything about Jasper and Sutton worked. The journey of Jasper coming to terms with who he is was done really well. I loved seeing all of the relationships throughout, like the one with Sutton and his uncle Brian. I just wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was.
“We had a million little moments, Sutt, all of ’em leading us here. I can’t wait to spend my whole damn life makin’ a hundred million more of them with you.”
Friends to lovers has to be one of my top gripes, if not the top. But you know what makes it better? Childhood friends to lovers. That shit is crack to me and I eat it up every time. So being fours stars is not surprising. But the part that had me shocked is it’s from RH. RH has some great books and then some that are just fine.
I’d hugged Sutton a million times in my life, but this was different. His chest against mine—different. His grip in my hoodie—different. The way we breathed each other in and melted together, like our bodies were saying, Finally. This is where we’re supposed to be. This is how we’re supposed to be.
Everything about Jasper and Sutton worked. The journey of Jasper coming to terms with who he is was done really well. I loved seeing all of the relationships throughout, like the one with Sutton and his uncle Brian. I just wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was.
“We had a million little moments, Sutt, all of ’em leading us here. I can’t wait to spend my whole damn life makin’ a hundred million more of them with you.”
February 20, 2024
This one was okay-ish.
I love the (best)friends-to-lovers trope, but I didn‘t really feel the connection between Jasper and Sutton. They’ve been friends since childhood, and yet the conversations and interactions between the two were sometimes a bit… strange. I think the author just tried a bit too hard, especially when it came to wanting to make us readers feel their deep friendship. Anyways, like I said, this story was okay, but one I probably won‘t remember for long.
I love the (best)friends-to-lovers trope, but I didn‘t really feel the connection between Jasper and Sutton. They’ve been friends since childhood, and yet the conversations and interactions between the two were sometimes a bit… strange. I think the author just tried a bit too hard, especially when it came to wanting to make us readers feel their deep friendship. Anyways, like I said, this story was okay, but one I probably won‘t remember for long.
October 26, 2023
A 2022 winner (mostly)!!! I really couldn't put it down and felt the MCs connection. This is how you do friends to lovers and double bi-awakening right, Riley Hart really shines when she explores bi-awakening. I love that they communicated really well and through that aspect you could feel that they were indeed best friend first and foremost. They were really hot together as well. I also liked that the southern way of speaking came through. I'm knocking down one star for and the last 3 chapters + epilogue. I mean the tension they are dealing with toward the end could have felt real but it came out of left field to me because we hadn't seen what we should have seen before it was explained then (we don't get a useless 80% break-up for which I was very grateful) . I really had fun in between that prologue and the final 3 chapters so it is still a win to me.
January 25, 2023
I was really looking forward to this but unfortunately it didn’t work for me. This isn’t a fluffy book at all, but it’s not super angsty either. I dunno was it just the mood I was in but it felt kind of dreary? Like the tone just never seemed happy even when they realised their feelings and were happy together because the homophobic family and internalised homophobia was such a strong weight on the both of them up until the very end.
Also this started with a sort threesome which I HATE and wasn’t even the beginner of their bi-awakening? Like it literally changed nothing and was so unnecessary to me. If you wanna avoid this just skip the party at the end of the prologue, it adds nothing to the story.
I think all my issues with the book were due to personal preference so I wouldn’t not recommend it, it just wasn’t for me. I’ll still be looking forward to the next book and hopefully it’ll just have a happier overall mood.
***
It’s been two days and I feel like this should lose a star for putting me in such a book slump
Also this started with a sort threesome which I HATE and wasn’t even the beginner of their bi-awakening? Like it literally changed nothing and was so unnecessary to me. If you wanna avoid this just skip the party at the end of the prologue, it adds nothing to the story.
I think all my issues with the book were due to personal preference so I wouldn’t not recommend it, it just wasn’t for me. I’ll still be looking forward to the next book and hopefully it’ll just have a happier overall mood.
***
It’s been two days and I feel like this should lose a star for putting me in such a book slump
April 10, 2023
3.5. Sutton and Jasper must be protected at all costs. For a Kindle Unlimited m/m romance, this had a good commentary on masculinity and embracing one's queerness--while still serving spice. It's okay to like butt stuff Jasper! I liked the ending because it was realistic, romantic and optimistic. And cheers for the vers king rep in the epilogue! These kinds of m/m romances are the perfect palate cleansers when you're reading so much fantasy. Sadly I'd like to think that we're over the families not accepting their queer children storyline, but we're still far from that being over, huh? Which is absurd. So points docked for the queer sob story, but points for gush worthy characters like Sutton and Jasper. Also the sex scenes were dripping with juice.
December 8, 2022
A Million Little Moments
By Riley Hart
Jasper and Sutton have been best friends since they were kids. They were always there for each other and supported each other through their struggles in life. When Sutton's family passed away when they were young, Jasper's parents treated him like he was one of their own.
Sutton has spent most of his life in love with Jasper but didn't come to terms with his feelings for a long time. The last few years, it's been harder and harder to hold on to their friendship and not let his love for Jasper overwhelm him. When Sutton decides he can't do it anymore and tells Jasper he's moving out soon, the previously oblivious Jasper falls apart and realizes that Sutton has always been his everything. But both men are still coming to terms with their feelings, and some of Jaspers' family members are brutally homophobic.
I had a bit of a hard time with this book. I really liked Sutton and I liked Jasper. The story itself was okay, but, to me, it lacked excitement for the characters and emotions for what they were going through. I didn’t feel anything. It was just words on a page.
There were also a couple thing's that annoyed me so much it really took away what little I did feel for the MCs. For starters, I hated that they never called each other by their full names. It was always Sut and Jasp. Those two nicknames were not appealing to me in any way. Even when they were having serious conversations, they never used full names to emphasize the importance of what they were saying to each other. It felt like they were never serious about anything.
The second, even bigger, pet peeve was the way they talked. I don't recall offhand what state they're in. It felt like a southern one by the way they speak, but it's more the way they cut words off. i.e. "changin'", "hearin'", "strugglin'", "askin'", "tryin'", "ya" etc. It was constant and never stopped. It was like teenagers who can't be bothered to type out full words when texting. Both of those things really took so much away from the story for me.
A couple of times that I've read books by this author, I wondered how some of her books I loved and read repeatedly. Like the Metropolis and Fever Falls series. It finally just occurred to me, I love her romance/comedy books. They're funny, sweet, and loving with a bit of angst that I always feel in my heart. But whenever she takes the more serious approach for a book, I never feel enough emotions for the characters, or there's always something about the book that disrupts the flow of the story for me. I think in the future, I'll just stick to the romance/comedy stories from her that I know I'll love.
Triggers: Homophobia
By Riley Hart
Jasper and Sutton have been best friends since they were kids. They were always there for each other and supported each other through their struggles in life. When Sutton's family passed away when they were young, Jasper's parents treated him like he was one of their own.
Sutton has spent most of his life in love with Jasper but didn't come to terms with his feelings for a long time. The last few years, it's been harder and harder to hold on to their friendship and not let his love for Jasper overwhelm him. When Sutton decides he can't do it anymore and tells Jasper he's moving out soon, the previously oblivious Jasper falls apart and realizes that Sutton has always been his everything. But both men are still coming to terms with their feelings, and some of Jaspers' family members are brutally homophobic.
I had a bit of a hard time with this book. I really liked Sutton and I liked Jasper. The story itself was okay, but, to me, it lacked excitement for the characters and emotions for what they were going through. I didn’t feel anything. It was just words on a page.
There were also a couple thing's that annoyed me so much it really took away what little I did feel for the MCs. For starters, I hated that they never called each other by their full names. It was always Sut and Jasp. Those two nicknames were not appealing to me in any way. Even when they were having serious conversations, they never used full names to emphasize the importance of what they were saying to each other. It felt like they were never serious about anything.
The second, even bigger, pet peeve was the way they talked. I don't recall offhand what state they're in. It felt like a southern one by the way they speak, but it's more the way they cut words off. i.e. "changin'", "hearin'", "strugglin'", "askin'", "tryin'", "ya" etc. It was constant and never stopped. It was like teenagers who can't be bothered to type out full words when texting. Both of those things really took so much away from the story for me.
A couple of times that I've read books by this author, I wondered how some of her books I loved and read repeatedly. Like the Metropolis and Fever Falls series. It finally just occurred to me, I love her romance/comedy books. They're funny, sweet, and loving with a bit of angst that I always feel in my heart. But whenever she takes the more serious approach for a book, I never feel enough emotions for the characters, or there's always something about the book that disrupts the flow of the story for me. I think in the future, I'll just stick to the romance/comedy stories from her that I know I'll love.
Triggers: Homophobia
December 15, 2022
Started out strong, but just dragged at the end.
I really liked the premise and the lead up to the realizations. It wasn’t too angsty. Just about everything I really wanted to happen happened halfway through the book. After that, there wasn’t any good tension or exciting events.
I really liked the premise and the lead up to the realizations. It wasn’t too angsty. Just about everything I really wanted to happen happened halfway through the book. After that, there wasn’t any good tension or exciting events.
November 25, 2022
I was as obsessed and invested in these guys as they were in each other! Their love was beautiful. One of my top favorites from Riley.
January 5, 2024
A Million Little Moments is book 2 in the Inevitable series by Riley Hart.
I adored this book. Best friends to lovers at its best. Riley Hart writes spice and swoon like the queen she is.
Jasper and Sutton grew up together and are practically joined at the hip. They work together, they live together, they share their cars... and then at some point, they will realize (unfortunately not at the same time) that they have more than friendly feelings for the other.
Jasper's journey toward this realization will be a little more bumpy and challenging. His sexual awakening was absolutely beautiful and his vulnerability made me tear up quite a few times. Sutton's love for his best friend was ripping him apart (and breaking my heart too!), thinking he could never have what his heart desired. I understood all the insecurities he was having about his best friend's feelings. He was so respectful of Jasper's pace and needs.
Jasper and Sutton together were FIRE. The intimacy scenes were perfection and I could feel the dependency they both had on the other but everything stayed healthy and the emotions were flowing beautifully.
I was nervous at some point about Jasper but he came through with strength and confidence and I love that for this couple. A well earned HEA.
I adored this book. Best friends to lovers at its best. Riley Hart writes spice and swoon like the queen she is.
Jasper and Sutton grew up together and are practically joined at the hip. They work together, they live together, they share their cars... and then at some point, they will realize (unfortunately not at the same time) that they have more than friendly feelings for the other.
Jasper's journey toward this realization will be a little more bumpy and challenging. His sexual awakening was absolutely beautiful and his vulnerability made me tear up quite a few times. Sutton's love for his best friend was ripping him apart (and breaking my heart too!), thinking he could never have what his heart desired. I understood all the insecurities he was having about his best friend's feelings. He was so respectful of Jasper's pace and needs.
Jasper and Sutton together were FIRE. The intimacy scenes were perfection and I could feel the dependency they both had on the other but everything stayed healthy and the emotions were flowing beautifully.
I was nervous at some point about Jasper but he came through with strength and confidence and I love that for this couple. A well earned HEA.
December 9, 2022
Deep friendship leads to everlasting love
This book is a best friends to lovers story. It’s also a dual bi-awakening and was truly an emotional romance. This felt very real and raw. The pit falls of coming out and all that entails. Internalized homophobia told in a way that was heartbreakingly sad. How our family shapes us and not always for the better. This was an emotional roller coaster ride.
Sutton and Jasper have a deep love for one another. It was an easy yet also a difficult decision to let people know about their love. By the end, Sutton and Jasper’s opinion was the only one that mattered.
Love wins.
Side note: Uncle Brian definitely needs his HEA just saying!
This book is a best friends to lovers story. It’s also a dual bi-awakening and was truly an emotional romance. This felt very real and raw. The pit falls of coming out and all that entails. Internalized homophobia told in a way that was heartbreakingly sad. How our family shapes us and not always for the better. This was an emotional roller coaster ride.
Sutton and Jasper have a deep love for one another. It was an easy yet also a difficult decision to let people know about their love. By the end, Sutton and Jasper’s opinion was the only one that mattered.
Love wins.
Side note: Uncle Brian definitely needs his HEA just saying!
September 22, 2024
4.5
Childhood friends to lovers + bi awakening God all that history, tension, playfulness and discovery? I DEVOUR IT EVERY TIME. Sutton and Jasper fit so perfectly together the way they loved one another made my heart ACHE
Childhood friends to lovers + bi awakening God all that history, tension, playfulness and discovery? I DEVOUR IT EVERY TIME. Sutton and Jasper fit so perfectly together the way they loved one another made my heart ACHE
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December 10, 2022DNF @ 40% - I think this maybe was a me thing and not a problem with the book because Riley Hart is an amazing writer. I just didn’t connect with the characters and found it boring. Plus it had several elements that I don’t enjoy reading in MM romance:
MFM scenes
Dating women while in love with a man
Homophobia (both external and internalized)
MFM scenes
Dating women while in love with a man
Homophobia (both external and internalized)
January 27, 2025
3/5 ⭐️s - Me? Reading another childhood friends-to-lovers? Of course. I’ll eat this trope up every single time 🌝
I love this trope so it’s hard not to like the book, especially when it’s done well. But I have to admit it drags. It’s mostly Sutton pushing Jas away, then suddenly they’re fine, and it just repeats over and over. Add in the family dinners where Jas’ parents keep going on about hating the gays and shoving “traditional values” like marriage and the perfect wives down everyone’s throat, and it all starts to feel very cookie-cutter. The story is decent and the writing is nice, but it’s missing that extra spark and ends up being a bit boring at times. Honestly, lowkey nothing special 😬
I love this trope so it’s hard not to like the book, especially when it’s done well. But I have to admit it drags. It’s mostly Sutton pushing Jas away, then suddenly they’re fine, and it just repeats over and over. Add in the family dinners where Jas’ parents keep going on about hating the gays and shoving “traditional values” like marriage and the perfect wives down everyone’s throat, and it all starts to feel very cookie-cutter. The story is decent and the writing is nice, but it’s missing that extra spark and ends up being a bit boring at times. Honestly, lowkey nothing special 😬
July 7, 2023
A beautiful double sexual awakening romance
Riley Hart is so good at writing sexual awakening books, whether they be gay, bisexual, demi-sexual or any of the other myriad ways of expression
Here is no exception as we get a double bisexual awakening which is treated with sensitivity and a very real sense of place that reflects the small town vibes of the setting.
The difficulties are not glossed over, nor is there a happy solution for all involved, this very much feels believable and representative.
Jasper and Sutton are both wonderfully crafted characters, each with their own unique struggles when it comes to realising their feelings for the other.
I loved how each took the time to process and that they didn't rush into a fully sexual relationship from the off, but talked and explored what felt right.
This series so far has been beautifully done and I'm looking forward to Brian and Charles next.
Riley Hart is so good at writing sexual awakening books, whether they be gay, bisexual, demi-sexual or any of the other myriad ways of expression
Here is no exception as we get a double bisexual awakening which is treated with sensitivity and a very real sense of place that reflects the small town vibes of the setting.
The difficulties are not glossed over, nor is there a happy solution for all involved, this very much feels believable and representative.
Jasper and Sutton are both wonderfully crafted characters, each with their own unique struggles when it comes to realising their feelings for the other.
I loved how each took the time to process and that they didn't rush into a fully sexual relationship from the off, but talked and explored what felt right.
This series so far has been beautifully done and I'm looking forward to Brian and Charles next.
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