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Unbreakable Bonds #2
Sterling Gold
Growing up, Blythe Gold did everything a big brother should do. He did his best to protect Sterling and was always there, looking out for him. One night of shared passion with friends, opens Blythe's eyes to a future he never thought possible. For Blythe, life would never be the same. For as long as he could remember, there's only been one man for him. A man who, according to society, should be out of his reach. But society's expectations couldn't stop his heart from falling in love with Sterling.
Sterling Gold grew up to believe that love was unconditional. Never could he have imagined, the person he would love most was the only man he should never love. After years of trying to hide his feelings, transferring universities and moving out of state, events begin to unfold that would change his future forever.
Would society standards rip them apart or will the love between brothers prove stronger?
Sterling Gold grew up to believe that love was unconditional. Never could he have imagined, the person he would love most was the only man he should never love. After years of trying to hide his feelings, transferring universities and moving out of state, events begin to unfold that would change his future forever.
Would society standards rip them apart or will the love between brothers prove stronger?
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2010
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Leiland Dale
9 books177 followersLeiland's reading list is exemplary of the evolution of erotic romance. Initially, Leiland began reading Harlequin Romance and Silhouette Desire but later transitioned to Silhouette Nocturne. But after reading the first M/M erotic romance, tons of M/M material soon followed. As an avid reader, Leiland decided one day to take a stab at writing a book. These days, when not writing something new, Leiland can be found reading a steamy romance (shifters are a fav!), taking the pet dog for a walk or watching movies such as A Walk to Remember.
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March 28, 2014
Off the bat I thought Book 2 of this series wasn't as good as Book 1. This was an even shorter story, had less sex, plus it was kind of corny. And talk about over the top emotions! It just made it feel unrealistic at some points. Because these two brothers cried so much at every turn. They cry when their together, then the cry when the not together, and then they even cry during sex LOL! It just got a bit redundant and repetitive after a while.
Other than those things, I think this was an okay story. Wasn't bad, but definitely won't go down as one of my favorites.
Other than those things, I think this was an okay story. Wasn't bad, but definitely won't go down as one of my favorites.
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July 23, 2014Too much like the first book in the series to be overly interesting - two brothers fall in love. Exactly like the first book, they harbour secret feelings for each other and finally act on it. Even the sexual fears (based on size) are the same.
Taboo subject matter (which is ok with me) but lacking any real plot or substance to the story.
Taboo subject matter (which is ok with me) but lacking any real plot or substance to the story.
December 25, 2010
If it's a brother/brother novel, it's a given guarantee that I'll snatch it up and gobble it like candy. Still, knowing this, by the end of this novel I was kind of just, 'meh.' Happy that it wasn't longer.
Not much actual conflict, not even much angst - which is *great* mind you, because the angsting of the charas in the previous novel "Brothers Without Borders" nearly drove me mad. In this one, Blythe and Sterling accept each other a bit more easily.
I still couldn't really get a feel for the characters though. They seemed two-dimensional, cut from cardboard. I was fascinated with Avery in the first novel and his actions pulled it into a semi-workable medium. Here, there isn't much difference between the brothers, Sterling and Blythe. There were times when I had to read a scene a couple of times and then remind myself who each character was because, well, they seemed almost interchangeable.
The terms "lusty looks" bothered me, especially considering, hello, they're supposed to be NEW at this relationship and at least a little fearful of getting FOUND OUT. Also, though I can admit this is a ridiculous pet peeve, the 'dampening' of the shorts/boxers/pants with pre-come. Honestly, unless you're a MAJOR ejaculator, there would NOT be that much pre-come. A few drops, maybe a single spurt at most.
/moment of TMI.
A personal note: I want to read Savage Moon Rising but am now kind of hesitant to. If it follows the same lines as these past two novels, I may have to set Leiland Dale aside for a while.
Not much actual conflict, not even much angst - which is *great* mind you, because the angsting of the charas in the previous novel "Brothers Without Borders" nearly drove me mad. In this one, Blythe and Sterling accept each other a bit more easily.
I still couldn't really get a feel for the characters though. They seemed two-dimensional, cut from cardboard. I was fascinated with Avery in the first novel and his actions pulled it into a semi-workable medium. Here, there isn't much difference between the brothers, Sterling and Blythe. There were times when I had to read a scene a couple of times and then remind myself who each character was because, well, they seemed almost interchangeable.
The terms "lusty looks" bothered me, especially considering, hello, they're supposed to be NEW at this relationship and at least a little fearful of getting FOUND OUT. Also, though I can admit this is a ridiculous pet peeve, the 'dampening' of the shorts/boxers/pants with pre-come. Honestly, unless you're a MAJOR ejaculator, there would NOT be that much pre-come. A few drops, maybe a single spurt at most.
/moment of TMI.
A personal note: I want to read Savage Moon Rising but am now kind of hesitant to. If it follows the same lines as these past two novels, I may have to set Leiland Dale aside for a while.
July 7, 2025
This book was just a re-write of the first one which is pretty pointless. The thing that stuck with me the most though was how the author has absolutely no clue how med school and working in a hospital is like. This sadly very common.
Authors: please don't set your stories in scenarios you have no comprehension of. If you don't know how police and crime investigation works, don't have a character who is a detective. If you don't know what working in the medical industry is like, don't have a character who is a doctor.
I get that things like that aren't the point of romance novellas, but it takes me completely out of it. Are they just doing residency as part of their medical degree? In which case why is it being called an internship? And I'm pretty sure you can't jut graduate with a medical degree and decide to become a surgeon, you need to do further years in school to specialise. And that's with pretty much every discipline. That's like saying two people can graduate from the same med school at the same time, each having done the same work, and one becoming a oncologist and the other a neurologist. It doesn't work like that! Google is your friend.
I don't actually really remember anything about the book and I finished it about half hour ago
Authors: please don't set your stories in scenarios you have no comprehension of. If you don't know how police and crime investigation works, don't have a character who is a detective. If you don't know what working in the medical industry is like, don't have a character who is a doctor.
I get that things like that aren't the point of romance novellas, but it takes me completely out of it. Are they just doing residency as part of their medical degree? In which case why is it being called an internship? And I'm pretty sure you can't jut graduate with a medical degree and decide to become a surgeon, you need to do further years in school to specialise. And that's with pretty much every discipline. That's like saying two people can graduate from the same med school at the same time, each having done the same work, and one becoming a oncologist and the other a neurologist. It doesn't work like that! Google is your friend.
I don't actually really remember anything about the book and I finished it about half hour ago
July 3, 2021
This sequel is a bit better than the first volume of the duology as there is more of a plot and better characterization. Still, it needs to be longer and ends too abruptly. I think it deals somewhat okay-ish with the taboo topic (there are two sets of adult gay brothers in consensual incestuous relationship).
There are quite a few technical problems which force me give it two stars. Among these is a major continuity error . The author seems to have no idea how doctors are licensed in the USA. There are grammatical and editing errors.
There are quite a few technical problems which force me give it two stars. Among these is a major continuity error . The author seems to have no idea how doctors are licensed in the USA. There are grammatical and editing errors.
December 29, 2010
Sterling Gold is the sequel to Leiland Dale’s first book on brotherly love, Brothers Without Borders. I have not yet read the first book, so from the very beginning of this story, I found myself captivated, trying to figure out what Mr. Dale meant when he used the term “brothers” when referring to the two main characters Sterling and Blythe. I suppose if I had read the blurb before delving into the book, I would have known, but I find reading books without reading any spoilers is far more intriguing.
Anyhow, I digress. Initially, I wondered whether the terms referred to fraternity brothers, or just really close friends. When I finally realized that the term meant that the two were actually brothers, I must admit I was fairly shocked. I have not read a book which explores sexual relationships between siblings and this kind of caught me off guard.
That said, my hat goes off to Mr. Dale for tackling such a touchy and taboo subject. What I found most compelling about the book was not the sexual contact between the brothers, nor was it the development of the plot as the two main characters stressed about sharing their feelings with one another. What I found fascinating is how the issues of isolation, scorn, and being on the receiving end of hatred was a very real fear for these brothers who shared a love for one another that society just doesn’t understand and can’t accept. I had always considered dealing with being gay and living openly but carefully a normal concern for m/m and f/f couples. Add the additional stress of sibling love and the isolation and fear must be compounded exponentially.
I also found it fascinating how Sterling and Blythe found a sort of family in Avery and Hunter, the main characters of Mr. Dale’s first novel who play secondary roles in Sterling Gold. It reinforces the need that people have to be around people who are similar and to them and who understand their particular life-style and issues.
In terms of plot, there were a few parts where the slow seemed a bit off. For instance, Sterling left in the car to pick something up at the grocery store and then Blythe got a phone call hat Sterling had been in an accident and was in the emergency room within minutes of Sterling leaving. There were some editing issues with spelling and wrong words. Some of the emotions expressed by the main characters were repeated more than needed as well. These are structural issues which stole from the flow of the story, but not from the overall message.
This was the first book I have read by Leiland Dale. I’ve had my eye on his Ancient Prophesy series since I’m a fantasy/sci-fi fan. I’m glad this particular book was available for review. It was shocking, challenging to accept in certain places, but it certainly pushed the edges of my tolerance and appreciation of the diverse types of people who live in this world.
Anyhow, I digress. Initially, I wondered whether the terms referred to fraternity brothers, or just really close friends. When I finally realized that the term meant that the two were actually brothers, I must admit I was fairly shocked. I have not read a book which explores sexual relationships between siblings and this kind of caught me off guard.
That said, my hat goes off to Mr. Dale for tackling such a touchy and taboo subject. What I found most compelling about the book was not the sexual contact between the brothers, nor was it the development of the plot as the two main characters stressed about sharing their feelings with one another. What I found fascinating is how the issues of isolation, scorn, and being on the receiving end of hatred was a very real fear for these brothers who shared a love for one another that society just doesn’t understand and can’t accept. I had always considered dealing with being gay and living openly but carefully a normal concern for m/m and f/f couples. Add the additional stress of sibling love and the isolation and fear must be compounded exponentially.
I also found it fascinating how Sterling and Blythe found a sort of family in Avery and Hunter, the main characters of Mr. Dale’s first novel who play secondary roles in Sterling Gold. It reinforces the need that people have to be around people who are similar and to them and who understand their particular life-style and issues.
In terms of plot, there were a few parts where the slow seemed a bit off. For instance, Sterling left in the car to pick something up at the grocery store and then Blythe got a phone call hat Sterling had been in an accident and was in the emergency room within minutes of Sterling leaving. There were some editing issues with spelling and wrong words. Some of the emotions expressed by the main characters were repeated more than needed as well. These are structural issues which stole from the flow of the story, but not from the overall message.
This was the first book I have read by Leiland Dale. I’ve had my eye on his Ancient Prophesy series since I’m a fantasy/sci-fi fan. I’m glad this particular book was available for review. It was shocking, challenging to accept in certain places, but it certainly pushed the edges of my tolerance and appreciation of the diverse types of people who live in this world.
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February 26, 2017Great and Wonderful book
October 25, 2011
Hmmm well this story jumped around like a trapped kangaroo desperate for water - (sorry terrible analogy..) I loved the first story in the series Brothers without Borders.. but this one was like the outline had been completed and then a few words were chucked in and hey presto insta story. I would really have liked this to have been more exploratory of the characters and the story line.
This is the second sequel of Leilands I've read that I've not really enjoyed. Yet the first book in both series has been REALLY astoundingly memorable...
This is the second sequel of Leilands I've read that I've not really enjoyed. Yet the first book in both series has been REALLY astoundingly memorable...
October 18, 2010
There were just too many editing errors (calling Sterling Avery and Blythe Hunter) and plot errors (Sterling leaves the house and minutes later Blythe gets a call saying he's in surgery for a car accident? Not nearly enough time for that) and a few other issues I just couldn't ignore for me to give this book any more than 2 stars. I enjoyed the first one of this series, but this just did not work for me.
May 20, 2013
Around as good as the first, but seemed to follow the same procedure or "recipe". Even the same things happened like coming while giving a blowjob and blah blah so on. But it was still enjoyable and a very very light read.
March 15, 2014
I expected more of this. It was too short to satisfy and there so little... KAPOW. It just kind of lacked depth for some reason. I haven't read the first book in the series so I can't compare it to that one.
October 6, 2010
Great story! I just wished it was longer. I would've also enjoyed another group scene between the two sets of brothers.
September 6, 2015
A sweet story. It was too short to have any real depth. The editing was fairly bad:(
October 30, 2010
This book is a lot like the first book.
January 20, 2011
2.5 stars
March 30, 2012
3.5 stars
May 21, 2012
Awww! Nowhere near as good as the first book in the series, but very sweet and enjoyable. Good ending.
November 6, 2013
Re-Read for Zodiac Challenge
May 13, 2013
sex was hot.
March 23, 2014
Too boring and predictable!
May 11, 2014
2.5 stars
Like the first book in this series, the pacing of the story in this book just felt rushed.
Like the first book in this series, the pacing of the story in this book just felt rushed.
January 4, 2015
Really this was too similar to the first one but I still enjoyed reading it....Love my taboo books x
June 21, 2015
Enjoyable
August 31, 2010
A few editing errors that were difficult to ignore!
December 22, 2014
This is exactly the same characters and story as the first book ... talk about boring and lazy.
March 24, 2015
3.25 stars
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