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Lovers (Partners #2) By Rebecca James

Rider has secretly been in love with his partner, Nicco, for years. When he finds out Nicco feels the same way, Rider is euphoric. But Nicco is having trouble accepting he’s in love with a man. Rider wants to take their relationship to the next level, but his partner vacillates between hot desire and cool indecision.

A visit to Nicco’s family for the holidays only makes things worse; Nicco’s father is homophobic, his mother wants grandchildren, and an unexpected guest makes Nicco jealous.

Back home, the two men must make a decision between pursuing their romantic relationship and saving their partnership.

Review:

Rating: 5 Stars

Main Characters: Nicco and Rider

Trope: Friends to Lovers, Out For You (bisexuality acknowledged and accepted)

Plot: The story of Nicco and Rider continues as they face coming out and staying together.

Pros: well written, fast pace, fully developed relationship that makes sense as do the reactions of the characters

Cons: None

NOTE:: This is part of a series and does not stand alone.

I received a free book in return for an honest review.

Review: Partners (Partners #1) By Rebecca James

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Partners (Partners #1) By Rebecca James

Blurb:

Nicco Santori and Rider Davies have been friends and partners on the LA police force for ten years. They’re closer than most married couples, and there’s nothing they don’t share.

When Nicco sees Rider kissing a man, he realizes his partner has a secret Nicco doesn’t know about. Nicco’s more than shocked, he’s jealous, and he realizes he must confront Rider about what he saw. Perhaps more difficult than that, he must confront himself about the feelings for his partner he’s kept buried for so long.

Can things work out between the partners? If so, Nicco may have something with Rider he’s never before dreamed possible. But if no, Nicco stands to lose it all.

Review:

Rating: 4 Stars

Main Characters: Nicco and Rider

Trope: Friends to Lovers, Out For You

Plot: Work partners Rider and Nicco turn into something more when Nicco learns Rider is bisexual.

Pros: Well written, complex characters, fast pace, fully developed relationship

Cons: length—I wanted more

I received a free book in return for an honest review.

Review: Hell and High Water By Andrea Dalling

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Hell and High Water By Andrea Dalling

Blurb:

When opposites attract, unlikely friends become even more unlikely lovers.

He’s smitten…
Danny Perez can’t keep his eyes off Kade Gorecki. With his long, lean, muscular build, stunning green eyes, and all-American smile, the star basketball player is simply gorgeous.

Unfortunately, Kade’s also straight, and his politically incorrect humor makes Danny wince one too many times. He offers to help Kade out in the manners department—and the fact that it lets them spend more time together is a bonus.

He’s confused…
Kade doesn’t mean to offend. He tries to say the right thing, but it comes out wrong—as though he’s caught in a game where no one will tell him the rules. He’s thrilled when Danny offers to mentor him.

But he can’t help noticing the beauty in Danny’s high cheekbones and deep-set dark eyes. If Kade is straight, then why does Danny tie his stomach in knots like a pretty girl does?

In the eye of the storm…
As their friendship becomes something more, Danny wonders if his heart is safe. Kade’s conservative Southern background doesn’t make it easy for him to embrace a more fluid sense of his own sexuality.

While they’re hunkered down together during a hurricane, a misunderstanding blows up into something much more serious. Now Kade’s missing, and Danny’s frantic. Will they—and their relationship—survive in one piece?

Review:

Rating: 3 Stars

Main Characters: Danny and Kade

Trope: Out For You (acknowledges bisexuality rather than strictly straight and gay)

Plot: Kade is a socially awkward college basketball player. Danny is the brother of Kade’s roommate’s girlfriend. Danny befriends Kade to help relieve his social awkwardness, as a friendship develops Kade becomes confused by his attraction to Danny. They talk and kiss and declare their love.

Cons: Believability, rushed plot lines, character development, feels unfinished

I received a free book in return for an honest review

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Hi All,

My name is Sabrina. I am a married, 38-year-old mother of 1 teenage daughter. I read a TON of books and am starting to post reviews both to share my love of wonderful books and to help keep track of what I’ve read! I primarily read M/M romance with forays into New Adult M/M and Young Adult M/M. And, for the right book and author I read M/F and Fantasy.