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Summit City #2
Life in Fusion
The Sno Ho Sequel
Aspiring author, Boone Daniels, always figured love would be as easy as he was. Fresh off the whirlwind winter-vacation romance with ski-god and would-be boyfriend, Wade Walker -- Boone was certain that saying goodbye would be the hardest part.
He'd survived the unconventional way in which they came together, proven himself somewhat worthy to Wade's hometown of Summit City, and felt certain the self-imposed, six month boy-buffer would prove one thing - their fate was to be forever entwined.
Once real life settles in, Boone suffers the realization that no one ever actually said love was easy and that even after you fall, you can still break. As their two worlds collide, he begins to understand that if he can navigate the landscape of life in fusion, he just might get that happily-ever-after -- after all.
Aspiring author, Boone Daniels, always figured love would be as easy as he was. Fresh off the whirlwind winter-vacation romance with ski-god and would-be boyfriend, Wade Walker -- Boone was certain that saying goodbye would be the hardest part.
He'd survived the unconventional way in which they came together, proven himself somewhat worthy to Wade's hometown of Summit City, and felt certain the self-imposed, six month boy-buffer would prove one thing - their fate was to be forever entwined.
Once real life settles in, Boone suffers the realization that no one ever actually said love was easy and that even after you fall, you can still break. As their two worlds collide, he begins to understand that if he can navigate the landscape of life in fusion, he just might get that happily-ever-after -- after all.
252 pages, ebook
First published November 30, 2010
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Ethan Day
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Hopefully, you’ll find my books to be sexy as well as fun. Sex and romance, should be fun! If it isn’t, then perhaps you’re not doing it right.
I hope you love my characters as much as I do. With any luck they’ll inspire you the way they do me.
For a full Bio & more insight into my zany little mind, please visit my website listed above.
- I can also be found on Facebook @
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January 9, 2016
This review is for both Sno Ho and Life Infusion
Sno Ho started as a short story in the anthology Melting the Slopes back in 2009. It was so wildly popular with fans that Mr. Day wrote Life Infusion, a novel-length sequel in 2010 and published Sno Ho as a novella. There is also a lovely epilogue of sorts in Summit City #2.5: A Summit City Christmas that was published in 2011. I read both books for the first time in August 2012 and re-read Mr. Day's new editions (which do not contain new material) in November 2015. I loved them the first read, and loved them all over again the second.
There are so many things to love about this series. The first thing that struck me was just how funny they are! Boone is absolutely hilarious and deliciously snarky. His inner monologue had me laughing-out-loud as I read, and I can promise you that doesn't happen often. The sex here is melt-the-paint-off-the-walls hot. Seriously scorching. It is filled to the brim with romance and passion. Boone and Wade are perfect together and Wade's love for Boone brought tears to my eyes. He was just love-stupid for Boone and I can't get enough of that kind of connection.
If that weren't enough, the angst here is fantastic and exactly the type of conflict I enjoy reading in M/M romance. Fights! Snark! Hurt/healing/comfort! Jealousy! Separation anxiety! Angry sex! Gah, I was in hog-heaven.
If you haven't had the pleasure of reading this series, you are seriously missing out. Warm & fuzzy, sexy, funny and compelling. The perfect read.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Galley copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This review is also posted at Gay Book Reviews
Sno Ho started as a short story in the anthology Melting the Slopes back in 2009. It was so wildly popular with fans that Mr. Day wrote Life Infusion, a novel-length sequel in 2010 and published Sno Ho as a novella. There is also a lovely epilogue of sorts in Summit City #2.5: A Summit City Christmas that was published in 2011. I read both books for the first time in August 2012 and re-read Mr. Day's new editions (which do not contain new material) in November 2015. I loved them the first read, and loved them all over again the second.
There are so many things to love about this series. The first thing that struck me was just how funny they are! Boone is absolutely hilarious and deliciously snarky. His inner monologue had me laughing-out-loud as I read, and I can promise you that doesn't happen often. The sex here is melt-the-paint-off-the-walls hot. Seriously scorching. It is filled to the brim with romance and passion. Boone and Wade are perfect together and Wade's love for Boone brought tears to my eyes. He was just love-stupid for Boone and I can't get enough of that kind of connection.
If that weren't enough, the angst here is fantastic and exactly the type of conflict I enjoy reading in M/M romance. Fights! Snark! Hurt/healing/comfort! Jealousy! Separation anxiety! Angry sex! Gah, I was in hog-heaven.
If you haven't had the pleasure of reading this series, you are seriously missing out. Warm & fuzzy, sexy, funny and compelling. The perfect read.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Galley copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This review is also posted at Gay Book Reviews
January 5, 2015
4.5 stars
I have NO idea how this happened...but this book wiggled it's way into my heart...BIG TIME.
I went on a holiday reading binge this year. I read probably 20 stories in a couple weeks. And most were adequately entertaining. One that I found particularly enjoyable was "Sno Ho" by Ethan Day. I read the reviews how it was laugh-out-loud hysterical, and true, the banter between the MC's (Boone in particular) was pretty funny. And I liked the humor...unapologetic without crossing the line. But, what really drew me to the story was the relationship that was building between writer Boone & Olympic-gold-medalist-turned-ski-instructor Wade. Sure, it was insta-love. But there were real and often complicated emotions there, especially in Boone's head. And it drew me in. The ending, however, pissed me off...not a cliffhanger per se, but there's no way you can NOT jump into book 2 right away.
So I did. And whattaya know...it snuck right up on me and became an instant favorite. Now, before I go on, I need to explain that Boone is a writer and each chapter of Life in Fusion starts with excerpts from his book...you read Boone's character's journey. Well, you do if you don't skim it. I...skimmed it. Actually, I skipped all those parts entirely. So, with those out of the way, what remained was a book that just WORKED for me.
Boone & Wade are in a committed relationship after only a few weeks...but figuring out what that means and how to make it work. There's baggage. There are relationships (family, friends) to navigate. There's long-distance. There are all the challenges of a new relationship and hardly knowing one another. And there is love. And without completely knowing how it happened, I ate up ever morsel of this book (other than those parts I skipped) and it was SO SATISFYING.
The commitment and the feelings expressed through humor between Boone & Wade were even better in book 2. Less annoying and more endearing. And then there were misundertandings and hurt feelings and real adult "relationship stuff" that made me feel like I was having drinks with friends listening to them talk about their lives.
Boone's crazy parents cracked me up, yet won over my heart. Boone's best friend Gabe made me so angry, yet I related to him the most. Boone's incessant use of humor to deal with emotions became a familiar pattern that made it so much clearer what he was trying to avoid or mask.
And then there's Wade. Oh to be loved by a man like Wade. Controlling. Patient. Kind. Demanding. Loving. Strong. I want him. Or I want someone to love me like he does Boone. And I want to live in a glorious mountain home with spectacular views. :)
So yeah, this book did it for me. I'm as surprised as anyone...but I still smile as I think of it.
Note: the book does not work as a standalone. But book 1, Sno Ho, is a short holiday novella that you can finish quickly.
Another note: MLR Press consistently has sub-par editing/proofing in their books I've read from them. Yet, they charge $8.99, one of the higher prices, for their ebooks. It's frustrating and makes me grouchy.
March 2, 2018
my review is here Sno Ho/Life In Fusion
January 5, 2016
I adore the zaniness that is Ethan Day. I love Wade and Boone. I’ve fought my GR friend Monika for Boone and lost...but I’m holding fast onto Wade. Hear that? He’s mine! He is such a love and so in love with Boone it hurts. Ain’t love grand?
This entirely satisfactory sequel to Sno Ho took a little while to get to the inevitable climax and ‘facing the issues’ in Boone and Wade’s quick and lusty romance but the getting there was so very yummy and fun. I just love the snappy dialogue, Boone’s inner musings and snark, and the ambiance that Mr. Day gives us in this world: sweet, comfortable, wacky, loving, kind, and generous. And just the right amount of steamy, hot sexing goin’ on between these two guys -- like horny teen-agers when they get within five feet of each other. Both Boone and Wade have lost in love and suffered for it but they work towards each other and a chance at happily ever after... I’m hoping for another full sequel...and one including Boone's best bud, Gabe, and Chip, maybe?
Oh, and the mini-story-within-a-story? -- Boone is a fiction writer and the excerpts from his sci-fi adventure show us the sexual sparring between another cast of characters, Buck, Halo, and Gostric (love the names!) Hope Boone gets those books published! I’d buy one. Go Boone!
This entirely satisfactory sequel to Sno Ho took a little while to get to the inevitable climax and ‘facing the issues’ in Boone and Wade’s quick and lusty romance but the getting there was so very yummy and fun. I just love the snappy dialogue, Boone’s inner musings and snark, and the ambiance that Mr. Day gives us in this world: sweet, comfortable, wacky, loving, kind, and generous. And just the right amount of steamy, hot sexing goin’ on between these two guys -- like horny teen-agers when they get within five feet of each other. Both Boone and Wade have lost in love and suffered for it but they work towards each other and a chance at happily ever after... I’m hoping for another full sequel...and one including Boone's best bud, Gabe, and Chip, maybe?
Oh, and the mini-story-within-a-story? -- Boone is a fiction writer and the excerpts from his sci-fi adventure show us the sexual sparring between another cast of characters, Buck, Halo, and Gostric (love the names!) Hope Boone gets those books published! I’d buy one. Go Boone!
December 9, 2010
I feel like just writing I LOVED THIS BOOK, but that wouldn't be a very detailed review, so I'll try and give you a few reasons as to why that is. Oh, let me count the ways!
Life in Fusion picks up right where Sno Ho left off, with Boone newly back in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Wade still in Summit City, Colorado and Boone continuing to agree to move to Summit City at the end of six months.
The story fluctuates back and forth between the two cities, depending on who was visiting whom and you get a good description of the individuals that are important in each man's life. In Albuquerque you meet Dixie and Rocky Daniels, Boone's parents, whose frank, over-the-top ways sent me repeatedly into hysterical laughter. Dixie is an ex-beauty queen who never misses an opportunity to tell anyone who is willing to listen about her glory days and Rocky is a unique, abnormally blunt man, who loves his son enough that he was willing to try out some gay ways to try and understand him. The banter between Boone and his parents was fantastic! You're also introduced to Boone's closest friends, which are exactly what I would image friends of Boone's would be like; fun and witty!
In Summit City you see many of the same people that were in the first book again and there are, of course, some antics by the Quad and one of Wade's ex-boyfriends is brought in for a few pages, because really what book is complete without some exs trying to throw their nasty ex-wrenches into things? In Albuquerque Boone's ex makes an appearance, as well. You remember him, right? The oh so classy Doctor Phillip that ditched Boone via telephone in the first book? Yes, well he makes a few unfortunate appearances in this story and as expected, I wanted to slap his silly little doctor face every time he had the audacity to walk onto the pages of my ereader.
Then, there is the endearing love that is shown between Wade and Boone, as well as Boone's amusing comments throughout the book and it made for an amazingly fun, heart-warming read. I don't think I could ever tire of Boone; his penchant for unhealthy food, anything goes mouth, and insatiable libido serve to make him one of my all time favorite protagonists.
Life in Fusion picks up right where Sno Ho left off, with Boone newly back in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Wade still in Summit City, Colorado and Boone continuing to agree to move to Summit City at the end of six months.
The story fluctuates back and forth between the two cities, depending on who was visiting whom and you get a good description of the individuals that are important in each man's life. In Albuquerque you meet Dixie and Rocky Daniels, Boone's parents, whose frank, over-the-top ways sent me repeatedly into hysterical laughter. Dixie is an ex-beauty queen who never misses an opportunity to tell anyone who is willing to listen about her glory days and Rocky is a unique, abnormally blunt man, who loves his son enough that he was willing to try out some gay ways to try and understand him. The banter between Boone and his parents was fantastic! You're also introduced to Boone's closest friends, which are exactly what I would image friends of Boone's would be like; fun and witty!
In Summit City you see many of the same people that were in the first book again and there are, of course, some antics by the Quad and one of Wade's ex-boyfriends is brought in for a few pages, because really what book is complete without some exs trying to throw their nasty ex-wrenches into things? In Albuquerque Boone's ex makes an appearance, as well. You remember him, right? The oh so classy Doctor Phillip that ditched Boone via telephone in the first book? Yes, well he makes a few unfortunate appearances in this story and as expected, I wanted to slap his silly little doctor face every time he had the audacity to walk onto the pages of my ereader.
Then, there is the endearing love that is shown between Wade and Boone, as well as Boone's amusing comments throughout the book and it made for an amazingly fun, heart-warming read. I don't think I could ever tire of Boone; his penchant for unhealthy food, anything goes mouth, and insatiable libido serve to make him one of my all time favorite protagonists.
April 10, 2011
This story is so funny! But made me think about how stupid humans can be
Why? Simple?
The aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaangst! OMG The main characters had so many doubts! "oh, is this right?"
"oh, I must think about this relationship"
"oh, I think it's not time to move on with him"
I can understand each question, and understand also some "jealousy" from Gabe but certainly all of them lost a precious time questioning their real feelings. It's not a problem of the book, but only an observation. I think it's a good critic of how we, stupid humans, can sometimes try to avoid this marvelous and unique thing:
Marvelous writing, perfect drama timing, and again like the first of this serie
I LMAO with Boone! He is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO funny!
Why? Simple?
The aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaangst! OMG The main characters had so many doubts! "oh, is this right?"
"oh, I must think about this relationship"
"oh, I think it's not time to move on with him"
I can understand each question, and understand also some "jealousy" from Gabe but certainly all of them lost a precious time questioning their real feelings. It's not a problem of the book, but only an observation. I think it's a good critic of how we, stupid humans, can sometimes try to avoid this marvelous and unique thing:
love
Marvelous writing, perfect drama timing, and again like the first of this serie
I LMAO with Boone! He is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO funny!
May 15, 2013
3.5
As deliciously snarky as the first book. Boone is definitely a character that I love. This addresses what happens after the HEA, uprooting your life and upsetting your friends when you find love and find yourself leaving parts of your old life behind.
I really felt for Gabe, a lot. The friendship between him and Boone was tight and seeing Gabe struggle with the changes was a bit heart-breaking. I found parts of this story a bit bittersweet. I could have done without the chapter bits of Boone's book which dragged me out of the story. Although I loved Wade and Boone together there were times that I found Wade's actions overbearing and manipulative, he's lucky that Boone found these quirks endearing.
While I enjoyed this read and was glad to see how things worked out between the MC's I may have enjoyed it more had I not read it directly after the first in the series which was a lighter, sexier read. It suffered in comparison.
As deliciously snarky as the first book. Boone is definitely a character that I love. This addresses what happens after the HEA, uprooting your life and upsetting your friends when you find love and find yourself leaving parts of your old life behind.
I really felt for Gabe, a lot. The friendship between him and Boone was tight and seeing Gabe struggle with the changes was a bit heart-breaking. I found parts of this story a bit bittersweet. I could have done without the chapter bits of Boone's book which dragged me out of the story. Although I loved Wade and Boone together there were times that I found Wade's actions overbearing and manipulative, he's lucky that Boone found these quirks endearing.
While I enjoyed this read and was glad to see how things worked out between the MC's I may have enjoyed it more had I not read it directly after the first in the series which was a lighter, sexier read. It suffered in comparison.
May 25, 2011
What can I say besides the inside of Ethan's head must be a three-ring circus? (Only in the nicest way possible, of course!). Seriously, though -- I fell in love with Boone and Wade in Sno Ho and I was a bit afraid to read LIF, simply because they were so dear to me. I'm sure I needn't tell anyone, but that was obviously a mistake. LIF accomplished the second part of Boone and Wade's story in such glorious spastic perfection that I was instantly smitten all over again. Besides (and for all I love Boone), though I've never been attracted to big or very muscular men, if one had the winning personality of Wade, I'd swoon into those giant arms any day.
July 16, 2012
Some of Ethan Day's books are among my favorites of this genre but this one (along with Sno Ho and the Christmas themed one) was just ok. The first book was cute for a while with Boone's constant one-liners, but by this sequel I was saying out loud, give it a rest already. If I had a friend that was nothing but quick quips and wisecracks I don't think I could stand to be around him for more than five minutes. There's more to life than trying to be a modern day Dorothy Parker. There has to be some substance upon which to build a relationship. And then to make things just so much more fun, we're introduced to Boone's parents who turn things on the over-the-top-dial from 11 up to about 200. Don't get me wrong, I'm not wishing for angst and melodrama, it's just my preference to have the wisecracks and outrageousness applied more like a surgeon's scalpel than a jackhammer. I think Astrid Amara does an excellent job of having stories with funny characters that also have serious sides, making them more relatable to me.
This book also had me doing something I have not done with Ethan Day's books in the past: skimming. Each of the four sections of the book opens with excerpts from a book that Boone is writing and it just added nothing at all for me. No big deal. A slightly bigger deal was all the sex. It just got to be a little boring after a while. I'd rather watch a movie with a few well-done sex scenes than a 2-hour porno with a little plot in between each hard core scene. After a while I became inured to all the sex.
And finally, what the F*** is up with the cover? Certainly those two guys aren't supposed to be Boone and Wade. Wade is described more than once as a bulkier Christoper Reeve, a mountain of a guy with dark hair so I'm assuming the dark haired guy in the back is him. *blink* That guy looks more like a creeper sitting in a windowless van outside the local elementary school than what I have pictured in my imagination as Wade. Which is basically Bode Miller. Yeah, Bode doesn't have dark hair, but he's the Olympic medalist skier I find most swoon-worthy so Bode it is.
This book also had me doing something I have not done with Ethan Day's books in the past: skimming. Each of the four sections of the book opens with excerpts from a book that Boone is writing and it just added nothing at all for me. No big deal. A slightly bigger deal was all the sex. It just got to be a little boring after a while. I'd rather watch a movie with a few well-done sex scenes than a 2-hour porno with a little plot in between each hard core scene. After a while I became inured to all the sex.
And finally, what the F*** is up with the cover? Certainly those two guys aren't supposed to be Boone and Wade. Wade is described more than once as a bulkier Christoper Reeve, a mountain of a guy with dark hair so I'm assuming the dark haired guy in the back is him. *blink* That guy looks more like a creeper sitting in a windowless van outside the local elementary school than what I have pictured in my imagination as Wade. Which is basically Bode Miller. Yeah, Bode doesn't have dark hair, but he's the Olympic medalist skier I find most swoon-worthy so Bode it is.
October 28, 2018
The snark-tastically funny, sexy, fast moving sequel to Sno Ho is everything I expected from that first sample. Boone is sticking to his 6 month plan before moving to Summit City with Wade. He’s worried about how fast things moved and the huge life-change has him rattled and insecure. He has to break the news to his childhood bestie Gabe too. The banter and wit flows fast and furious through long distance dating, weekend visits and meeting the parents. To me, there’s nothing better than a story that doesn’t just entertain but pulls out belly laughs and snorts, leaving me with a happiness hangover.
Boone hides his insecurities behind his comedic shtick but he’s not incapable of self-analysis and deeper thoughts. The love was instant but trusting in it is another matter indeed. Every one of the character are fully delineated, including secondary figures. Summit City itself is nearly its own entity. There’s plenty of substance surrounding the developing romance, as Boone makes sure old friends are reassured and past relationships put to rest. There’s an unexpected trauma and heartwarming bonding. And sex. Hot, sexy sex! Not too much but Boone is a naughty boy. A few references in the story feel a bit dated now, eight years after release because they’re even older references but still funny to me. I’m so looking forward to the long-awaited follow-ups to a book I’m still fond of reading anytime I need a pick-me-up and a smile.
Boone hides his insecurities behind his comedic shtick but he’s not incapable of self-analysis and deeper thoughts. The love was instant but trusting in it is another matter indeed. Every one of the character are fully delineated, including secondary figures. Summit City itself is nearly its own entity. There’s plenty of substance surrounding the developing romance, as Boone makes sure old friends are reassured and past relationships put to rest. There’s an unexpected trauma and heartwarming bonding. And sex. Hot, sexy sex! Not too much but Boone is a naughty boy. A few references in the story feel a bit dated now, eight years after release because they’re even older references but still funny to me. I’m so looking forward to the long-awaited follow-ups to a book I’m still fond of reading anytime I need a pick-me-up and a smile.
May 14, 2012
I admit I was nervous to read this second book after the first Sno Ho. I wasn't sure a longer book could keep things going. I'm glad to say I worried for nothing. Boone never failed me at all.
Book two takes us on Boones journey to move to Summit City to be with Wade. Along the way we get a closer insight to his best friend Gabe, a best friend since the age of five and a half.
We meet the twins who add a little sparkle to everything.
We get to meet the Asshole Phillip, who I end up kinda liking despite his arrogance.
We re-meet the Quad and have fun with Sandy and her feathered friends.
Mostly we get to spend more time listening to Boone, which is always my favourite part, and to watch Wade and Boone struggle to end up where they both want to be.
This not only lived up to book one but in some ways surpassed it. As well as the humour there was a deeper emotion going on between Gabe and Boone. The fear Gabe suffers over losing Boone as a friend manifests itself in the worst way.
I hope this is not the last time we see these guys. I'm already wishing there will be a Gabe story and surprisingly enough I'd like to read Phillips story too lol.
A perfect fun story to read when you need a laugh and some romance all in one.
Book two takes us on Boones journey to move to Summit City to be with Wade. Along the way we get a closer insight to his best friend Gabe, a best friend since the age of five and a half.
We meet the twins who add a little sparkle to everything.
We get to meet the Asshole Phillip, who I end up kinda liking despite his arrogance.
We re-meet the Quad and have fun with Sandy and her feathered friends.
Mostly we get to spend more time listening to Boone, which is always my favourite part, and to watch Wade and Boone struggle to end up where they both want to be.
This not only lived up to book one but in some ways surpassed it. As well as the humour there was a deeper emotion going on between Gabe and Boone. The fear Gabe suffers over losing Boone as a friend manifests itself in the worst way.
I hope this is not the last time we see these guys. I'm already wishing there will be a Gabe story and surprisingly enough I'd like to read Phillips story too lol.
A perfect fun story to read when you need a laugh and some romance all in one.
April 13, 2011
3.5 stars
This was a tricky one for me. I liked it since it was so funny but I also had some issues with it that dimmed my enjoyment of the story. While I did enjoy this one, I didn't like it as much as Sno Ho. :-/
LiF picks up literally where Sno Ho ended with Boone arriving home from the airport and having to deal with not having Wade in even the same state as he is. Boone is just as funny, though. I actually thought he was even more so because he just gets louder and louder and then his friends come in and they each fuel fire to the other. Wade seemed, at times, more distant than in SH but then he'd be sweet again so it made up for it. He's a laid-back kind of guy while Boone is kind of spastic. It was great fun reading it. Boone is, however, perpetually horny and that makes Wade horny and that leads to either kisses or something else sexually going on between them. While it was cute how they couldn't keep their hands off each other, it was slightly annoying that we got so many scenes about it especially since the scenes I did want were just jumped over.
And that's where lays my problem with this story. While in the beginning of the book nothing really happens and it did drag a bit in some places, I didn't much mind. Unfortunately, I couldn't get past the constant jumping of scenes. I just didn't like how it would skip from scene to scene and usually over something you were looking forward to reading about so you kinda felt like you were missing something when it would be briefly mentioned what you missed. Except I actually wanted a scene for those missed things!
Overall, this is a good book. It's most definitely hilarious and I think people who enjoyed Sno Ho will indeed enjoy this one. I'm also hoping we'll one day get Gabe and Chip's book. ;-P
This was a tricky one for me. I liked it since it was so funny but I also had some issues with it that dimmed my enjoyment of the story. While I did enjoy this one, I didn't like it as much as Sno Ho. :-/
LiF picks up literally where Sno Ho ended with Boone arriving home from the airport and having to deal with not having Wade in even the same state as he is. Boone is just as funny, though. I actually thought he was even more so because he just gets louder and louder and then his friends come in and they each fuel fire to the other. Wade seemed, at times, more distant than in SH but then he'd be sweet again so it made up for it. He's a laid-back kind of guy while Boone is kind of spastic. It was great fun reading it. Boone is, however, perpetually horny and that makes Wade horny and that leads to either kisses or something else sexually going on between them. While it was cute how they couldn't keep their hands off each other, it was slightly annoying that we got so many scenes about it especially since the scenes I did want were just jumped over.
And that's where lays my problem with this story. While in the beginning of the book nothing really happens and it did drag a bit in some places, I didn't much mind. Unfortunately, I couldn't get past the constant jumping of scenes. I just didn't like how it would skip from scene to scene and usually over something you were looking forward to reading about so you kinda felt like you were missing something when it would be briefly mentioned what you missed. Except I actually wanted a scene for those missed things!
Overall, this is a good book. It's most definitely hilarious and I think people who enjoyed Sno Ho will indeed enjoy this one. I'm also hoping we'll one day get Gabe and Chip's book. ;-P
October 20, 2011
No matter what you do, do NOT judge this book by its cover. Someone should take a sharpie marker to it and just scribble out both the faces. It's a crime that Wade and Boone were depicted in such an undelicious manner.
When last we met our two heroes Boone and Wade in Sno Ho #1, they had just met in Summit City and conducted a whirlwind romance in the wake of Boone's dumping by his douchebag of a boyfriend, Phillip. Thinking that he was going on his 1 year anniversary vacation with Phillip, Boone is taken by surprise when he discovers that the vacation, ski-lodge, ski lessons, and expensive ski clothes were all an elaborate way of breaking up and making sure Boone was out of the apartment. Boone is not just gorgeous, but funny and fun to boot. As a late bloomer in high school, Boone does not have the attitude and entitled personality of those that are gorgeous their whole lives. Going out to cheer himself up, Boone wakes up the next day to a muscley-delicious mountain of a man, and no recollection of the previous night's events. Sneaking off quietly to do the walk of shame, Boone decides to make use of the 2 week vacation and sets off to attend his pre-paid ski lesson. Little does he know that his instructor, Wade Walker, is the hunk of a man he slunk away from that very morning.
After an intense and amazing 2 week affair, Boone sadly returns home even though Wade asks him to stay.
In Life in Fusion, events pick up exactly where they left off in Sno Ho. Boone is back home and trying to conduct a long distance relationship with Wade while trying to figure out if he wants to jump in with both feet.
Although I doubted it could even be possible, Wade and Boone are even more wonderful in this book than they were in Sno Ho. Boone's snarky humor is still in force and Wade is still a delicious and romantic boyfriend. This book was much better than Sno Ho because we finally meet a lot of fantastic, peripheral characters. Wade's entire family is really great, particularly his sister Jackie and her quartet of evil midgets known as her quadruplets. Boone's parents are hysterical and I love that they have complete diarrhea of the mouth with no filters in place whatsoever. It's easy to see where Boone developed his hilarious personality. Boone and his best friend Gabe have a great history that goes back to kindergarten, and I liked seeing the glimpses of their childhood and how their really special friendship developed.
All in all, I found this book to be very entertaining with a host of colorful characters. I would recommend Sno Ho and Life in Fusion with plenty of time set aside to read both in one sitting. Consider yourself warned.
When last we met our two heroes Boone and Wade in Sno Ho #1, they had just met in Summit City and conducted a whirlwind romance in the wake of Boone's dumping by his douchebag of a boyfriend, Phillip. Thinking that he was going on his 1 year anniversary vacation with Phillip, Boone is taken by surprise when he discovers that the vacation, ski-lodge, ski lessons, and expensive ski clothes were all an elaborate way of breaking up and making sure Boone was out of the apartment. Boone is not just gorgeous, but funny and fun to boot. As a late bloomer in high school, Boone does not have the attitude and entitled personality of those that are gorgeous their whole lives. Going out to cheer himself up, Boone wakes up the next day to a muscley-delicious mountain of a man, and no recollection of the previous night's events. Sneaking off quietly to do the walk of shame, Boone decides to make use of the 2 week vacation and sets off to attend his pre-paid ski lesson. Little does he know that his instructor, Wade Walker, is the hunk of a man he slunk away from that very morning.
After an intense and amazing 2 week affair, Boone sadly returns home even though Wade asks him to stay.
In Life in Fusion, events pick up exactly where they left off in Sno Ho. Boone is back home and trying to conduct a long distance relationship with Wade while trying to figure out if he wants to jump in with both feet.
Although I doubted it could even be possible, Wade and Boone are even more wonderful in this book than they were in Sno Ho. Boone's snarky humor is still in force and Wade is still a delicious and romantic boyfriend. This book was much better than Sno Ho because we finally meet a lot of fantastic, peripheral characters. Wade's entire family is really great, particularly his sister Jackie and her quartet of evil midgets known as her quadruplets. Boone's parents are hysterical and I love that they have complete diarrhea of the mouth with no filters in place whatsoever. It's easy to see where Boone developed his hilarious personality. Boone and his best friend Gabe have a great history that goes back to kindergarten, and I liked seeing the glimpses of their childhood and how their really special friendship developed.
All in all, I found this book to be very entertaining with a host of colorful characters. I would recommend Sno Ho and Life in Fusion with plenty of time set aside to read both in one sitting. Consider yourself warned.
December 5, 2011
This is as hilarious as the first book and I didn't think it could be possible.
There is a lot of Boone and Wade in this book, but there's more about Boone and he's non-Wade life. It's about the six-month period before Boone moves to Summit City to live with Wade. Boone has to wrap his mind about the fact that he's truly fallen in love with Wade and he has to reconcile his new love with his old life. Boone and Wade are very much in love, but they are both sort of scared of the intensity of their feelings. Boone is afraid he'll lose Wade, there's a tiny part of him which shows a bit of insecurity, because finding the love of his life looks unbelievable to him. Boone has grown up in a family where his parents are very much in love with each other and his uncle, the one who left him his house, was in a happy, long-term relationship with another man before dying. Sometimes you really feel the bewilderment in Boone, even if he tries to hide it behind his snarky and bratty attitude. Even Wade, who seems so strong and steady, has moments when he is jealous and afraid he'll lose Boone.
I especially liked reading about Boone's friendship with Gabe, a prudish cutish nerdish guy who can't help demonstrating how lost he feels for losing his best friend. Boone's parents are crazy adorable and I enjoyed very much seeing how they welcomed Wade in their family. As in the first book, Summit City and its inhabitants are a lively background to Boone and Wade's story.
I can't recommend this series enough. It will make you pass a few wonderful hours.
There is a lot of Boone and Wade in this book, but there's more about Boone and he's non-Wade life. It's about the six-month period before Boone moves to Summit City to live with Wade. Boone has to wrap his mind about the fact that he's truly fallen in love with Wade and he has to reconcile his new love with his old life. Boone and Wade are very much in love, but they are both sort of scared of the intensity of their feelings. Boone is afraid he'll lose Wade, there's a tiny part of him which shows a bit of insecurity, because finding the love of his life looks unbelievable to him. Boone has grown up in a family where his parents are very much in love with each other and his uncle, the one who left him his house, was in a happy, long-term relationship with another man before dying. Sometimes you really feel the bewilderment in Boone, even if he tries to hide it behind his snarky and bratty attitude. Even Wade, who seems so strong and steady, has moments when he is jealous and afraid he'll lose Boone.
I especially liked reading about Boone's friendship with Gabe, a prudish cutish nerdish guy who can't help demonstrating how lost he feels for losing his best friend. Boone's parents are crazy adorable and I enjoyed very much seeing how they welcomed Wade in their family. As in the first book, Summit City and its inhabitants are a lively background to Boone and Wade's story.
I can't recommend this series enough. It will make you pass a few wonderful hours.
November 20, 2018
A sequel of Sno Ho and next part of the Summit City series telling about the fun and sexy romance between Boone Daniels and Wade Walker.
The banter and the hotness are still there in spades. The bond between Boone and Wade is strong and evolving nicely for me. And all the supporting characters, the sense of friendship and family are a great touch that I enjoyed a lot.
Did I mention that I laughed and laughed ? It sure would be tiring to be in Boone's head or be the recipient of his constant chatter. But following him as a reader ? What an entertainment !!
And now, straight to the last part of the story with Life In Union : a promising title !!
The banter and the hotness are still there in spades. The bond between Boone and Wade is strong and evolving nicely for me. And all the supporting characters, the sense of friendship and family are a great touch that I enjoyed a lot.
Did I mention that I laughed and laughed ? It sure would be tiring to be in Boone's head or be the recipient of his constant chatter. But following him as a reader ? What an entertainment !!
And now, straight to the last part of the story with Life In Union : a promising title !!
April 5, 2011
This book was a really fun read and I loved it. I loved all the humor and snark and how I feel like I really got to know all the characters this time. I like how it picks up right where Sno Ho left off. We get to see Boone and Wade survive the 6 month trial period of their relationship and experience all the crazy, mostly hilarious, bumps along the way. There are many "cover your mouth" laugh out loud moments. Especially when Boone's parents are in the scene.
Cute, happy story and I hope Ethan plans on giving us more of these guys.
Will be reading more of Ethan's work ASAP!!
Cute, happy story and I hope Ethan plans on giving us more of these guys.
Will be reading more of Ethan's work ASAP!!
September 4, 2017
Questo secondo volume è molto più corposo del primo libro che, a conti fatti, sembra quasi un prologo. Ripartiamo esattamente dove avevamo lasciato i nostri protagonisti: Boone sta tornando a casa sua, portandosi dietro l’amore per Wade, ma anche tutti i dubbi e le paure che questa neonata relazione comporta. Sei mesi sono pochi per decidere di stravolgere la propria vita sradicandosi dal posto dove si è sempre vissuto e da tutte le persone amate, per seguire un uomo che conosce da una settimana. Certo, i sentimenti che prova sono forti, ma è un salto nel vuoto non da poco e Boone non ha mai amato davvero prima, non sa se è pronto a cambiare la sua vita randagia, non sa se il paesello di impiccioni lo adotterà davvero e se sarà felice nella nuova realtà. E forse non è pronto a lasciare il suo migliore amico. Gabe, d’altra parte, non lo aiuta, anzi. Fra gelosie e litigi, ex che ritornano più meno agguerriti, malinconie e paure, gli intrighi del Quartetto, visite inaspettate e battute salaci, questo libro scorre che è un piacere. Anche se c’è una spruzzata di dramma, è più che altro un libro sui sentimenti e i tormenti di Boone sono verosimili. Ho amato ancora una volta la sua caratterizzazione così particolare, i suoi strambi pensieri, la sua logorrea impertinente e il suo amore per Wade, che conosciamo ancora meglio. Adorabili tutti i personaggi secondari che, nuovamente, impreziosiscono la trama con la loro partecipazione. Il primo mi è piaciuto tantissimo, ma questo non è da meno.
November 4, 2018
**Update on my re-read**
There isn't anything I can add to the review I wrote in June 2012. Boone is still the same guy I fell in love with the first time reading him, sometimes re-reads - especially after so much time has gone by - can be disappointing. I've found what I may have loved before doesn't work as well years later but this series has stayed with me. Wade and Boone's story is just as beautifully funny, snarky and romantic as the first time I read it.
I'm thrilled to death Ethan Day has written Life in Union book #3 in the Summit City Series. (Sorry GoodReads isn't allowing to insert the link!)
I don't think I can ever get enough of this series!
Original Review
A great continuation of Sno Ho where it ends Life in Fusion starts. You need to read them both to get the full story.
Boone is still that adorable, sweet, funny, crazy, snarky character he was if Sno Ho, and thank goodness for that I love that guy! And where there is Boone there will be Wade, these two are a team, a pair, a couple so perfect for each other.
Ethan Day takes you through a wonderfully romantic story that will make you laugh and cry. The secondary characters are great. It was like watching a family and that’s how I thought of them, one big not so happy all the time family, but when you were in need they were there. Boone’s parents were a hoot, you quickly saw how Boone is Boone. The Quad were like a mini interrogation/security unit that looked after Wade making sure he doesn’t get hurt by anyone and I thought that was funny at times but very sweet. Boone’s BFF, Gabe, I had a hard time with his character at first wanted to slap him silly, but I did understand where he was coming from. The author wrote this story line perfectly.
I want to live in Summit City, I want to have a Boone for myself, I want more, another book maybe? I can only hope....*sigh*
I highly recommend these books!
There isn't anything I can add to the review I wrote in June 2012. Boone is still the same guy I fell in love with the first time reading him, sometimes re-reads - especially after so much time has gone by - can be disappointing. I've found what I may have loved before doesn't work as well years later but this series has stayed with me. Wade and Boone's story is just as beautifully funny, snarky and romantic as the first time I read it.
I'm thrilled to death Ethan Day has written Life in Union book #3 in the Summit City Series. (Sorry GoodReads isn't allowing to insert the link!)
I don't think I can ever get enough of this series!
Original Review
A great continuation of Sno Ho where it ends Life in Fusion starts. You need to read them both to get the full story.
Boone is still that adorable, sweet, funny, crazy, snarky character he was if Sno Ho, and thank goodness for that I love that guy! And where there is Boone there will be Wade, these two are a team, a pair, a couple so perfect for each other.
Ethan Day takes you through a wonderfully romantic story that will make you laugh and cry. The secondary characters are great. It was like watching a family and that’s how I thought of them, one big not so happy all the time family, but when you were in need they were there. Boone’s parents were a hoot, you quickly saw how Boone is Boone. The Quad were like a mini interrogation/security unit that looked after Wade making sure he doesn’t get hurt by anyone and I thought that was funny at times but very sweet. Boone’s BFF, Gabe, I had a hard time with his character at first wanted to slap him silly, but I did understand where he was coming from. The author wrote this story line perfectly.
I want to live in Summit City, I want to have a Boone for myself, I want more, another book maybe? I can only hope....*sigh*
I highly recommend these books!
September 4, 2011
Boone aka butt boy is certifiable. All I know is, if this was a female lead, people would be ripping Boone to shreds. Since he's a drama queen gay guy, I guess it's okay. Double standards at its best. Seriously, just about everything about Boone DRIVES ME CRAZY! I should hate this crazy mo-fo. He's vain, irreverent, selfish, conceited, just everything bad. The bad stereotypes one sees for gay guys.
Boone's not really that way though. It's his facade to protect himself. He's kind of endearing that way and grows on a person. Of course, based upon how his parents behave, well, it's no wonder.
Wade on the other hand is dreamy. This alpha male with the ability to get stuff done is amazing. I'd be his love slave. Too bad he doesn't like women. But seriously, it has to be tough for Boone since Wade is held at such a high level of admiration and respect. Can he be good enough for Wade? That's a very tough pill to swallow.
Mr. Day reeled me in again with his engaging characters. His dialog between the characters are amazing. The sheer snarkiness and wacky zany humour left me in stitches. I like his way of presenting things in a fresh new light. I love it. This was a wonderful follow up to Sno Ho. Mr. Day is an auto buy for me. His ability to entertain through written word is a true gift. I'm left speechless.
His ability to create hot sexy scenes without toys or the aid of BDSM (my passionate kink) is even more amazing to me. I'm left all aroused and horny after reading this book. I recommend this book to m/m lovers who enjoy snarky characters and happily ever afters.
Boone's not really that way though. It's his facade to protect himself. He's kind of endearing that way and grows on a person. Of course, based upon how his parents behave, well, it's no wonder.
Wade on the other hand is dreamy. This alpha male with the ability to get stuff done is amazing. I'd be his love slave. Too bad he doesn't like women. But seriously, it has to be tough for Boone since Wade is held at such a high level of admiration and respect. Can he be good enough for Wade? That's a very tough pill to swallow.
Mr. Day reeled me in again with his engaging characters. His dialog between the characters are amazing. The sheer snarkiness and wacky zany humour left me in stitches. I like his way of presenting things in a fresh new light. I love it. This was a wonderful follow up to Sno Ho. Mr. Day is an auto buy for me. His ability to entertain through written word is a true gift. I'm left speechless.
His ability to create hot sexy scenes without toys or the aid of BDSM (my passionate kink) is even more amazing to me. I'm left all aroused and horny after reading this book. I recommend this book to m/m lovers who enjoy snarky characters and happily ever afters.
April 20, 2011
I'll perform a life-saving shortcut and say up front that I read the slurpy treat that was Sno Ho first before being compelled to jump into Life in Fusion.
The dialogue in Sno Ho is wonderfully crisp and fleshes out the persona of Boone much more effectively than telling us what he is like. As the narrator, Boone's a very likeable guy who makes you hope for his success. I adored that he is concerned about falling HOH with Wade after only a week. His decisions prove he has a head on his beautiful, sarcastic, self-protective, teasing shoulders. I'm certain I would love meeting Boone=just too bad he's a figment of Mr. Day's imagination. boo-hoo
After enjoying the sunny, fluffy treat that was Sno Ho (although I doubt the author felt it was fluffy--takes alot to get that voice to come out unforced and still funny)couldn't wait to jump directly into Life in Fusion. (this author has some different book titles--a least I haven't run across one from him with the word 'Promises' in it, so points for that!)
And, I wasn't disappointed. The continuation of their love story is everything you are looking for in a romance novel, with just enough mild M/M time and the necessary surrender by Hero that all good romance must provide. The Hero and the Hero here seem genuinely ready for love (early to mid thirties,) and the reasons given for them finding each other and deciding to try for forever are plausible.
Many of the secondary charactes are by turns hilarous (Boone's parent's scenes are impossible not to relish) or touching (Elizabeth, Philip, for example.) I didn't tire of them, or the sci-fi story that began each new section. (but then again, I love Sci/Fi)
One of the secondary characters begins a romance at the end of the book. I'm hoping/guessing Mr. Day will decide to produce another book in this series that lets us see how B/W are doing while giving this other character a chance at love as well.
Will definitely recommend this author as talented, amusing, good storyteller, and writer of twitch-happy characters while imbuing them with realistic, charming voices.
Thanks to the author for sharing his gift with us.
Michelle
The dialogue in Sno Ho is wonderfully crisp and fleshes out the persona of Boone much more effectively than telling us what he is like. As the narrator, Boone's a very likeable guy who makes you hope for his success. I adored that he is concerned about falling HOH with Wade after only a week. His decisions prove he has a head on his beautiful, sarcastic, self-protective, teasing shoulders. I'm certain I would love meeting Boone=just too bad he's a figment of Mr. Day's imagination. boo-hoo
After enjoying the sunny, fluffy treat that was Sno Ho (although I doubt the author felt it was fluffy--takes alot to get that voice to come out unforced and still funny)couldn't wait to jump directly into Life in Fusion. (this author has some different book titles--a least I haven't run across one from him with the word 'Promises' in it, so points for that!)
And, I wasn't disappointed. The continuation of their love story is everything you are looking for in a romance novel, with just enough mild M/M time and the necessary surrender by Hero that all good romance must provide. The Hero and the Hero here seem genuinely ready for love (early to mid thirties,) and the reasons given for them finding each other and deciding to try for forever are plausible.
Many of the secondary charactes are by turns hilarous (Boone's parent's scenes are impossible not to relish) or touching (Elizabeth, Philip, for example.) I didn't tire of them, or the sci-fi story that began each new section. (but then again, I love Sci/Fi)
One of the secondary characters begins a romance at the end of the book. I'm hoping/guessing Mr. Day will decide to produce another book in this series that lets us see how B/W are doing while giving this other character a chance at love as well.
Will definitely recommend this author as talented, amusing, good storyteller, and writer of twitch-happy characters while imbuing them with realistic, charming voices.
Thanks to the author for sharing his gift with us.
Michelle
November 18, 2012
While I wasn't entirely convinced by the prequel, Sno Ho, I nevertheless enjoyed it and thought it was a fun read. Life in Fusion, however, is just annoying. Or ... scratch that, it's the protagonist, Boone, that is annoying. I just can't take him seriously; his "humor" is way too forced, he's so full of himself, and comes across as a 13- or 14-year-old teenager, which is something I managed to endure while reading the rather short Sno Ho, but being stuck in his mind for more than 300 pages? No, thank you.
It's not just Boone that's written ridiculously over-the-top either—aside from three or four exceptions, all characters share the same fate.
Another problem I had with this book: nothing substantial happens. There's sex, then there's some unrealistic conversations between stereotyped characters, then there's some fade to black sex, then there's Boone whining and pitying himself, then there's some more fade to black sex, then there's the typical I'm-in-an-accident-and-almost-die scene, and lastly, there's some more fade to black sex. Oh, and then there's an excerpt (I neither cared for nor read) of the book Boone's writing at the beginning of all the four parts Life in Fusion is divided into. That's it.
There was one thing I rather enjoyed, though: the budding romance between Boone's best friend, Gabe, and Summit City's bartender, Chip. I'd love to see more of Gabe since he was one of the few characters I actually liked reading about.
One last thing: I'd have thought Ethan Day would've gotten an editor by now. Alas, he didn't (or at least the editor did an awful job). All the glaring errors that bugged the life out of me in Sno Ho (they're/there/their, commas) can still be found all over the pages in Life in Fusion.
It's not just Boone that's written ridiculously over-the-top either—aside from three or four exceptions, all characters share the same fate.
Another problem I had with this book: nothing substantial happens. There's sex, then there's some unrealistic conversations between stereotyped characters, then there's some fade to black sex, then there's Boone whining and pitying himself, then there's some more fade to black sex, then there's the typical I'm-in-an-accident-and-almost-die scene, and lastly, there's some more fade to black sex. Oh, and then there's an excerpt (I neither cared for nor read) of the book Boone's writing at the beginning of all the four parts Life in Fusion is divided into. That's it.
There was one thing I rather enjoyed, though: the budding romance between Boone's best friend, Gabe, and Summit City's bartender, Chip. I'd love to see more of Gabe since he was one of the few characters I actually liked reading about.
One last thing: I'd have thought Ethan Day would've gotten an editor by now. Alas, he didn't (or at least the editor did an awful job). All the glaring errors that bugged the life out of me in Sno Ho (they're/there/their, commas) can still be found all over the pages in Life in Fusion.
March 20, 2011
After finishing Sno Ho, I had to know what happens to Boone and Wade and whether they could turn a vacation fling into a relationship. I can't help but feel like I got short-changed with this book! I should say that I believe this is my first time reading a happy for now rather than a happily ever after, so that plays a big part, as I didn't like where it ended, it didn't tell me enough and I don't know if it works out for them and that frustrates me! I've spent a lot of time with these characters, been through ups and downs, and times of uncertainty, so I feel it's owed to me to get the piece of mind that they made it. I do feel they have what it takes and are a good match, so I guess that's my answer!!
Other than that, I truly enjoyed the book. The humor, the banter, the steamy parts, and the tender moments were all great. I really loved the characters- Boone is hilarious, his parents are a hoot, Wade is dreamy, Boone's friends are just too much to handle, Gabe is a sweetheart, the townsfolk are crazy but mean well, and Wade's family is loving and amusing.
I didn't care for Boone's writing samples, I skipped those entirely and the cover is so not a good representation of the characters, I can't even figure out who that's supposed to be!
Other than that, I truly enjoyed the book. The humor, the banter, the steamy parts, and the tender moments were all great. I really loved the characters- Boone is hilarious, his parents are a hoot, Wade is dreamy, Boone's friends are just too much to handle, Gabe is a sweetheart, the townsfolk are crazy but mean well, and Wade's family is loving and amusing.
I didn't care for Boone's writing samples, I skipped those entirely and the cover is so not a good representation of the characters, I can't even figure out who that's supposed to be!
June 26, 2012
I have really enjoyed this series! Life in Fusion was just as good as the first book (which I thought might be a tough act to follow) and was a fabulous continuation of Boone and Wade's romance. Boone is possibly my favourite MC ever. He says the funniest things and made chuckle all the way through. I absolutely love his wit and sense of humour.
I loved Boone's friends and family. His parents were just the cutest and the twins totally cracked me up. I loved learning more about Gabe. I know he was a bit of an idiot in this book, but it was really only because he cared about Boone so much. He was a good friend and I really would love to read his (and Chip's) story. Also, I hope I'm not the only one who felt bad for Phillip. I kind of ended up liking him and I really wanted him to reconcile with his boyfriend. Even after what he did to Boone at the start of book 1, I still thought that he deserved his own story.
Overall, I'm so glad I finally got around to reading the Sno Ho series. They were both amazing and I don't doubt that I'll be reading them again soon. They're sweet, sexy, funny, and super cute. Just perfect :)
I loved Boone's friends and family. His parents were just the cutest and the twins totally cracked me up. I loved learning more about Gabe. I know he was a bit of an idiot in this book, but it was really only because he cared about Boone so much. He was a good friend and I really would love to read his (and Chip's) story. Also, I hope I'm not the only one who felt bad for Phillip. I kind of ended up liking him and I really wanted him to reconcile with his boyfriend. Even after what he did to Boone at the start of book 1, I still thought that he deserved his own story.
Overall, I'm so glad I finally got around to reading the Sno Ho series. They were both amazing and I don't doubt that I'll be reading them again soon. They're sweet, sexy, funny, and super cute. Just perfect :)
April 26, 2011
Life in Fusion, the sequel to Sno Ho, continues with the whirlwind life of Boone Daniels and his new boyfriend Wade as they try to get their relationship off the ground. While I really enjoyed Sno Ho, I have to say that Life in Fusion is the better book--with the exception of that horrible book-cover. It really does the book a disservice.
We find Boone bouncing off the walls after returning from Summit City, trying to put his life in order before he moves to be with Wade. We are introduced to a slew of new and interesting characters who help to define Boone's life in Albuquerque, and add substance to his struggle in starting a relationship with Wade.
I really enjoyed this book, in part because as crazy and as out of control as Boone gets, he clearly knows what he wants and he clearly knows what he'll do, but how to get there is never clear, and always full of potholes.
I happily give Life in Fusion four stars.
April 28, 2011
I'd say this series is definately a Gold Medal Winner in my eyes :D an 'easy' 5 stars ;)
After the hot and steamy 'getting to know you' period that Sno Ho walks us through, Ethan Day's sequal Life in Fusion again follows the relationship my new favourite power couple Boone and Wade (they need a uni-name like Bade or Wane - sorta like Brangelina, Bennifer or rpatz... ewww forget that last one!)
But in all seriousness, this story is hilarious, sweet, unbearably hot at times and sometimes you just want to bitch slap anyone from Greg to the Twins to Wade and Boone themselves... I would definately reccomend this to anyone with a penchant for amazing writing... because that's exactly what this is :D
After the hot and steamy 'getting to know you' period that Sno Ho walks us through, Ethan Day's sequal Life in Fusion again follows the relationship my new favourite power couple Boone and Wade (they need a uni-name like Bade or Wane - sorta like Brangelina, Bennifer or rpatz... ewww forget that last one!)
But in all seriousness, this story is hilarious, sweet, unbearably hot at times and sometimes you just want to bitch slap anyone from Greg to the Twins to Wade and Boone themselves... I would definately reccomend this to anyone with a penchant for amazing writing... because that's exactly what this is :D
December 8, 2015
This is book 2 of this series (Book 1 is Sno Ho) I was so eager to get to it since Sno Ho ended in a cliffy! Also, I was DYING to be entertained by Boone. That man literally had me laughing until I had tears pouring down my face. I love Boone’s relationship with his best friend Gabe. There’s a scene in this book that had me choked up. Friends like those 2 are so rare and I wanted to freeze that moment. What I love most about this book and Sno Ho, is that when it was done I sat down and thought. The reader in me seeing that door open where Wade and Boone will live inside this world forever. I can see a future and I just adore that it can never end if you keep remembering them and thinking of all the shenanigans they will get into. Fabulous read.
December 14, 2010
God, I loved these books!! Ethan Day is one of the few m/m authors who can pull off the incredibly sexy sizzling scenes and throw a bunch of humor in the story. Nothing sexier than a man with a sense of humor.
My only complaints?? The cover is terrible!! I do not find either of these men sexy, not even handsome. It was a disappointment to see the cover after I already had a clear picture of what I imagined the characters to look like. It's almost like a shock to the system when you see the cover after you've read the book. I try not to look at most covers, they tend to be a disappointment nowadays.
My only complaints?? The cover is terrible!! I do not find either of these men sexy, not even handsome. It was a disappointment to see the cover after I already had a clear picture of what I imagined the characters to look like. It's almost like a shock to the system when you see the cover after you've read the book. I try not to look at most covers, they tend to be a disappointment nowadays.
October 20, 2011
I loved this book. It is the follow-up to Sno Ho where we dig in and get to see what really happens after the main characters fall in love quickly. It was great to see that Boone and Wade wrestled with the real life issues of starting a life together and didn't just live HEA without some struggles. These struggles made the seem more real to me. Ethan Day also dealt with the real jealousy that most BFFs go through when one of them falls in love and moves away (emotionally and physically) from the other. I really hope to read another in the series. I would love to read Gabe and Chad's story. If I had a keeper shelf, this would go on it!
January 3, 2011
Life in Fusion starts right where Sno Ho left off and follows Boone and Wade through the next six months until Boone is finally ready to move in with Wade. There is a lot of interaction with friends and family as the action alternates between Summit City and Albuquerque and as in the first book there are also plenty of laugh out loud moments. The sex is scorching hot but it's the deep love between Boone and Wade that makes this such an engaging story. Highly recommended.
August 9, 2011
I have to say I was a little disappointed at first. The story progressed very slowly (for my own personal taste). It was all about Boone and Wade going to other people's places and having some sort of a party/dinner with family and friends. There was not a lot of one-on-one, not a lot of angst, not a lot of real strain on the relationship (once again, from my personal point of view). But surprisingly I stopped thinking about that at some point and just started laughing my various body parts off.
Loved the scene in the fog!
By the end I was in love with yet another Ethan's book :D
Loved the scene in the fog!
By the end I was in love with yet another Ethan's book :D
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