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Sunday Love #2
Mondays with You
High-school teacher West Connors struggled to put the pieces of his heart back together after the sudden departure of his best friend, Blake Thomas, from his life ten years ago. While loves have come and gone, West has never quite filled the hole in his heart Blake left behind.
Blake Thomas gets things done. As a handler for one of the top political fixers in the business, he focuses on work, friends, and one-night stands. He's fooled himself into thinking he's conquered the demons of his past until he runs into the best friend he was forced to leave behind when he was sixteen.
When their jobs force them into a fake relationship, Blake learns something about his childhood best friend and eventually about himself.
As they try to repair their damaged friendship, they find that moving forward can sometimes lead you back home.
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Blake Thomas gets things done. As a handler for one of the top political fixers in the business, he focuses on work, friends, and one-night stands. He's fooled himself into thinking he's conquered the demons of his past until he runs into the best friend he was forced to leave behind when he was sixteen.
When their jobs force them into a fake relationship, Blake learns something about his childhood best friend and eventually about himself.
As they try to repair their damaged friendship, they find that moving forward can sometimes lead you back home.
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378 pages, ebook
First published August 4, 2017
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K.J. Lewis
7 books465 followersKJ is a novelist, hot tamale-addict, and an abolisher of grammar. When not writing, you can find her reading at the beach, exploring New York City, or hanging out in her hometown of Memphis, TN. She started hitting Amazon's top 100 lists with her first novel, Taylor Made, in 2016. She is currently working on the next installment in the Sunday Love Series.
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August 9, 2017
⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*Second chance at love* ⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱
High-school coach teacher Weston ‘West’ ‘Southie’ Connors (26) and handler for one of the top political fixers (as in he fixes problems before they technically becomes a problem; he's a fixer) in the business (ex-Army Special Ops; Delta 6 commander) Blake Thomas (26) used to be best friends, but that all changed years ago, when Blake disappeared from West's life abruptly.
“You know, Jay, when I was little my best friend’s mom always told me, ‘When someone shows you who they are, believe them.’”
Ten years forward Blake and West gets one hell of a surprise when West shows up in Bar 9 for a meeting and Blake is there with his team. Blake finally finds his missing piece, his home, while West gets back the man he has loved his whole life. But can West really forgive Blake for leaving? Can Blake realize that he deserves love? Can they see beyond the past, and see the future?
“West doesn’t need protecting, Blake. You do. From yourself. You despise your uncle. Why are you letting him be your internal voice? Let West be your voice until you can hear your own again. Trust him. He won’t let you down.”
Overall, the story was cool (if I can even use that word? I planned on using ‘good’ but the book wasn't good enough for that word...). It had real potential, but at always, somethings is stopping me from really liking it. I struggled with Blake and West meeting and how it occurred and their reactions. I had expected a way more explosive meeting. Something that you'd think; ‘holy shit! I had not expected that!’, or ‘omg that's the best reaction!’ but it was just ‘meh’.
I would be his if he would have me, but something’s changed. I don’t think we want the same thing.
I do get their connection, specially with the POV we got from their past, it was a good build up for their friendship. But the ‘sparks’ one expects in a relationship like that, was missing. It was just... boring? Sure it was hot, but the action wasn't all that and the trouble the couple had, I didn't feel. There's also the quick way Blake accepted wanting a man so suddenly. That build up was missing. So there was that missing piece that I needed, but didn't get and apparently it was a huge piece since I ended up not loving it, nor liking it much, but it was still alright.
Being away from West the last ten years has been like walking around with my arm cut off. Being in the same room as him and still feeling like I might as well be on the other side of the world, is torture.
I make a living preparing for the unexpected. But this kind of unexpected is just…unexpected.
I can’t deny I felt something just now. He was hard and it turned me on. Scratch that, it turned me the fuck on.
Unexpected.
I’ve never been attracted to a man before. So am I attracted to West? To men? Does that make me gay?
Unexpected.
I’m hard.
Completely unexpected.
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (A) Contemporary Romance (M/M)
Series: - Series (Standalone?), Book Two
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - West Connors.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Unsure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Sure.
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
Rating - 2.5/3 stars.
August 29, 2017
2,5 stars
I'm not entirely sure why I finished reading this book, because there isn't all that much I really enjoyed about this. I thought one of the worst parts of the book was the writing, which was corny and plain bad at some points. At face value, the plot might have had hope with a good author, but K. J. Lewis did not deliver. And even with stellar writing, a lot about the story line would have had to have been axed or at least polished to make this anywhere near a good book. Very disappointing.
Aside from the writing itself, the characters weren't very believable either. The descriptions were repetitive and unoriginal, and the book had a major pet peeve of mine, which is telling the reader something repeatedly, in favor of ever showing it to her. For example, on many occasion it was emphasized how tight knit and family-like Blake's team was, but nothing in the book really showed this. The same happened with how Elise was described as a warm and welcoming and safe person, but she was still shown as a pretty bland and uninteresting character. It's like the author had very big ideas about what she wanted to convey, but either lacks the skill to do it (this is the only thing I've read of Lewis, so I can't be sure) or just didn't have the room to do it here. Maybe if I'd read book one in the series (Elise's story) before, I would have liked her better here. Then again, considering how the author made me feel about the characters in this particular story, I doubt my feelings would have changed for the better having read it.
The best parts of this book were the world building, characters, themes, and the plot synopsis (and saying they were the best things of a bad book only makes them tolerable, not good). The worst one was definitely the writing, followed by mood and tension. One of the more unpalatable things about the writing was the poorly written sex and, if possible, even worse sexual tension (or lack there of). West had serious issues with his libido through out the book, where he seemed to get hard when the wind blew at the right angle. The author also used all available skill in describing these situations with crisp writing, such as: "Shit. I’m hard." Not to mention Blake, the player, who ended up face planting into the crotch of a hostess a few pages into the book and delivering remarkably steamy and believable lines like this one: "“Fuck me, you’ve got a sweet little pussy,” Blake hisses as he reaches up and grabs her breasts." I just. I've seen porn better scripted than this.
It pains me that this book has such a good rating on Goodreads, because ratings like this really screw up the system and make me very skeptical in using it to pick what to read next. I think each book should be rated within the context of its genre and the reader's expectations, so I don't expect romance books to be rated by the same parameters as literary fiction or books in other genres, even. However, I would like for the rating to tell me how the book measures up to other books in their own niche, and this book having a 4.27 star rating is so off the mark it makes me want to hurl my e-reader across the room.
I'm not entirely sure why I finished reading this book, because there isn't all that much I really enjoyed about this. I thought one of the worst parts of the book was the writing, which was corny and plain bad at some points. At face value, the plot might have had hope with a good author, but K. J. Lewis did not deliver. And even with stellar writing, a lot about the story line would have had to have been axed or at least polished to make this anywhere near a good book. Very disappointing.
Aside from the writing itself, the characters weren't very believable either. The descriptions were repetitive and unoriginal, and the book had a major pet peeve of mine, which is telling the reader something repeatedly, in favor of ever showing it to her. For example, on many occasion it was emphasized how tight knit and family-like Blake's team was, but nothing in the book really showed this. The same happened with how Elise was described as a warm and welcoming and safe person, but she was still shown as a pretty bland and uninteresting character. It's like the author had very big ideas about what she wanted to convey, but either lacks the skill to do it (this is the only thing I've read of Lewis, so I can't be sure) or just didn't have the room to do it here. Maybe if I'd read book one in the series (Elise's story) before, I would have liked her better here. Then again, considering how the author made me feel about the characters in this particular story, I doubt my feelings would have changed for the better having read it.
The best parts of this book were the world building, characters, themes, and the plot synopsis (and saying they were the best things of a bad book only makes them tolerable, not good). The worst one was definitely the writing, followed by mood and tension. One of the more unpalatable things about the writing was the poorly written sex and, if possible, even worse sexual tension (or lack there of). West had serious issues with his libido through out the book, where he seemed to get hard when the wind blew at the right angle. The author also used all available skill in describing these situations with crisp writing, such as: "Shit. I’m hard." Not to mention Blake, the player, who ended up face planting into the crotch of a hostess a few pages into the book and delivering remarkably steamy and believable lines like this one: "“Fuck me, you’ve got a sweet little pussy,” Blake hisses as he reaches up and grabs her breasts." I just. I've seen porn better scripted than this.
It pains me that this book has such a good rating on Goodreads, because ratings like this really screw up the system and make me very skeptical in using it to pick what to read next. I think each book should be rated within the context of its genre and the reader's expectations, so I don't expect romance books to be rated by the same parameters as literary fiction or books in other genres, even. However, I would like for the rating to tell me how the book measures up to other books in their own niche, and this book having a 4.27 star rating is so off the mark it makes me want to hurl my e-reader across the room.
July 27, 2017
They've been friends since they were 6. He's been in love with him since the day he met him. He's been his home and his true West since they were 6. There are no more than 17 steps that separate them every night. He has 6 brothers and sisters and parents that love them all the same. He lives with an aunt and an uncle who continuously abuses him emotionally and physically. One is a teacher and a coach. One is an American hero.
West is the protector at a young age when Blake has night terrors and grounds him when he needs him most and is most vulnerable. What happens when they are 16 changes both of their lives forever.
It's 10 years later....West sees Blake, and after mourning what he thought was losing him forever, he thinks he's seeing a ghost. But Blake, he's been keeping tabs on West the entire time.
Secrets are revealed and it's an emotional ride. Questions need to be answered. The protector becomes the protected. One cooks and one cleans. They are thrown into a "fake" living situation and true identities come to the surface and the past becomes the present.
It's hard to write this review because I want to make sure this book that is so beautifully written gets the credit that is so deserves.
This is an amazing journey between two souls that are destined to be together in a way that takes them both by surprise. The witty banter, the smoking chemistry, everything from the first rock that starts a tradition, the compass tattoo, the chocolate cake with white icing, Kinky Boots the cat, the hammock, the Hamptons, sharing of sunglasses, subtle touches that become life forces, Thor and Captain America.....all create the definition of what love truly is.
West is sweet, sexy, loyal, giving, a protector, loving, blonde and brown eyed. Blake is sexy, rough around the edges, passionate, loves unconditionally, a protector and protective of what is his, dark haired and slate eyes, tough on the exterior but his gentle touch and rocking and feeding that little one - melted by heart. Swoony. Oh. So. Swoony. Together they fit together like stars in the sky that always point to home.
Monday's With You is a passionate, emotionally charged story about love, true love. It's about friendship, loyalty, family, heartbreak, abuse, recovery, chocolate chip pancakes, teamwork, passion, firsts, lasts and most of all returning to home. I absolutely loved Blake and West and they just might be one of my favorite couples ever written in the fictional world. I want to spend more than just Monday with them. I would want to spend every day with them. The memory sequences from their childhood and teen years made this story come full circle as the protector becomes the protected in a love story I never saw coming. As a reader I experienced the full immediacy and exquisite intimacy of both Blake and West's experiences. This is what makes me want to read. I laughed. Smirked. Snort laughed. Cried. My heart pounded. I smiled. But most of all, I opened another part of my heart for Blake and West and there they will stay.
The only thing better than one book boyfriend, is two.
"You were light and I was dark. You were everything good in this world, and I was everything that was wrong."
"You deserve me, just like I deserve you. You deserve to be loved and cared for."
"Oh. My. God. I am not going to survive this. This is how I'm going to die. My obituary will read 'Death by Blake's Dirty Talk'"
"You sneaky little biscuit. You did that on purpose."
West is the protector at a young age when Blake has night terrors and grounds him when he needs him most and is most vulnerable. What happens when they are 16 changes both of their lives forever.
It's 10 years later....West sees Blake, and after mourning what he thought was losing him forever, he thinks he's seeing a ghost. But Blake, he's been keeping tabs on West the entire time.
Secrets are revealed and it's an emotional ride. Questions need to be answered. The protector becomes the protected. One cooks and one cleans. They are thrown into a "fake" living situation and true identities come to the surface and the past becomes the present.
It's hard to write this review because I want to make sure this book that is so beautifully written gets the credit that is so deserves.
This is an amazing journey between two souls that are destined to be together in a way that takes them both by surprise. The witty banter, the smoking chemistry, everything from the first rock that starts a tradition, the compass tattoo, the chocolate cake with white icing, Kinky Boots the cat, the hammock, the Hamptons, sharing of sunglasses, subtle touches that become life forces, Thor and Captain America.....all create the definition of what love truly is.
West is sweet, sexy, loyal, giving, a protector, loving, blonde and brown eyed. Blake is sexy, rough around the edges, passionate, loves unconditionally, a protector and protective of what is his, dark haired and slate eyes, tough on the exterior but his gentle touch and rocking and feeding that little one - melted by heart. Swoony. Oh. So. Swoony. Together they fit together like stars in the sky that always point to home.
Monday's With You is a passionate, emotionally charged story about love, true love. It's about friendship, loyalty, family, heartbreak, abuse, recovery, chocolate chip pancakes, teamwork, passion, firsts, lasts and most of all returning to home. I absolutely loved Blake and West and they just might be one of my favorite couples ever written in the fictional world. I want to spend more than just Monday with them. I would want to spend every day with them. The memory sequences from their childhood and teen years made this story come full circle as the protector becomes the protected in a love story I never saw coming. As a reader I experienced the full immediacy and exquisite intimacy of both Blake and West's experiences. This is what makes me want to read. I laughed. Smirked. Snort laughed. Cried. My heart pounded. I smiled. But most of all, I opened another part of my heart for Blake and West and there they will stay.
The only thing better than one book boyfriend, is two.
"You were light and I was dark. You were everything good in this world, and I was everything that was wrong."
"You deserve me, just like I deserve you. You deserve to be loved and cared for."
"Oh. My. God. I am not going to survive this. This is how I'm going to die. My obituary will read 'Death by Blake's Dirty Talk'"
"You sneaky little biscuit. You did that on purpose."
July 27, 2017
This series just gets better and better. This group of fun loving, trash talking crazies who work together and have each other's backs are an absolute joy to be around. The books are so well written that while reading this series that is exactly how the author makes you feel - like you are right there and a part of the team.
Monday's with You is Blake's story. He had had a very rough life as a kid and keeps a lot bottled up since he left the Delta6 and became a part of Elise’s team. His one solace as a kid was his best friend West. A guy he hasn’t seen in 10 years until West walks into the bar his team is meeting at.
West is a school teacher who has finally turn his life into something good since the devastating loss of his best friend 10 years ago not to mention the only guy he has ever loved with all his being. So you can just imagine his shock when he shows up for a meeting and he see’s Blake. From this point the book takes off on a roller coaster of emotions and heartfelt times as these two inseparable best friends as youngsters are reconnected.
The storyline is not only another thrilling case for the team to solve/fix it a story of love, loss and finding oneself’s home or center. The characters will have you laughing, sighing and hurting right along with them as they go walk the gambit of learning to accept another as well as their own personal feelings. This is a truly phenomenal story that will leave you breathless and shaken to the core as Blake and West figure out just what true love, home and happiness is all about and that no matter what path you’ve walked everyone deserves happiness and there is always hope and love along the way. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth the trip. 2 Thumbs Up for the absolutely wonderful book/series that I highly recommend grabbing - you won’t be sorry!
Monday's with You is Blake's story. He had had a very rough life as a kid and keeps a lot bottled up since he left the Delta6 and became a part of Elise’s team. His one solace as a kid was his best friend West. A guy he hasn’t seen in 10 years until West walks into the bar his team is meeting at.
West is a school teacher who has finally turn his life into something good since the devastating loss of his best friend 10 years ago not to mention the only guy he has ever loved with all his being. So you can just imagine his shock when he shows up for a meeting and he see’s Blake. From this point the book takes off on a roller coaster of emotions and heartfelt times as these two inseparable best friends as youngsters are reconnected.
The storyline is not only another thrilling case for the team to solve/fix it a story of love, loss and finding oneself’s home or center. The characters will have you laughing, sighing and hurting right along with them as they go walk the gambit of learning to accept another as well as their own personal feelings. This is a truly phenomenal story that will leave you breathless and shaken to the core as Blake and West figure out just what true love, home and happiness is all about and that no matter what path you’ve walked everyone deserves happiness and there is always hope and love along the way. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth the trip. 2 Thumbs Up for the absolutely wonderful book/series that I highly recommend grabbing - you won’t be sorry!
July 26, 2017
Mondays with you by KJ Lewis is the second book in the Sunday Love Series.
Book one, Sunday Love, is Elise and Reid´s book and I loved it.
Book two, Mondays with You is West and Blake´s book and can easily be read as a standalone. But I recommend to read these awesome books in order.
West Connors is a teacher in NYC and struggles to piece his heart back together. His best friend since childhood left without a word. Blake Thomas is a successful handler, he fixes messes for politicals and VIPs. He works, has ONS and good friends. Nothing more.
Then his job forces West and him together, they have to pretend to be a couple. But have they to pretend?
West has mixed feelings, he´s happy that Blake´s alive, also hurt, angry, is attracted and feels heat. Blake is straight but has a crazy chemistry with West and sparks fly. Quote: "I´m horny for another man. Five words I never imagined I would say."- Blake.
The relationship between the two men is sizzling hot, the sex scenes are NSFW and I was hooked from page one. I read the book in one sitting, I couldn´t put it down. Mondays with You is a beautiful lovestory, beautifully written and beautifully told. I love the characters so much, I could feel their emotions in the words.
Favorite Quote: " When someone shows you who the are, believe them."
I recommend this book, give 5 stars and say thank you KJ Lewis!
Book one, Sunday Love, is Elise and Reid´s book and I loved it.
Book two, Mondays with You is West and Blake´s book and can easily be read as a standalone. But I recommend to read these awesome books in order.
West Connors is a teacher in NYC and struggles to piece his heart back together. His best friend since childhood left without a word. Blake Thomas is a successful handler, he fixes messes for politicals and VIPs. He works, has ONS and good friends. Nothing more.
Then his job forces West and him together, they have to pretend to be a couple. But have they to pretend?
West has mixed feelings, he´s happy that Blake´s alive, also hurt, angry, is attracted and feels heat. Blake is straight but has a crazy chemistry with West and sparks fly. Quote: "I´m horny for another man. Five words I never imagined I would say."- Blake.
The relationship between the two men is sizzling hot, the sex scenes are NSFW and I was hooked from page one. I read the book in one sitting, I couldn´t put it down. Mondays with You is a beautiful lovestory, beautifully written and beautifully told. I love the characters so much, I could feel their emotions in the words.
Favorite Quote: " When someone shows you who the are, believe them."
I recommend this book, give 5 stars and say thank you KJ Lewis!
July 26, 2017
Monday's with you
K j lewis
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So this was my first m/m book and I was very skeptical about it but I have to say i loved it !!
Kj Lewis builds on her other books in the series and it's fabulous.. if you haven't started it what are you waiting for you are missing out ...
I love the characters and the storyline. Both leave you wanting more and I can't wait to see what Tuesday's bring ! I never thought I would look forward to days of the week so much and I usually hate mondays. But after this book Monday has a whole new meaning !!
K j lewis
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So this was my first m/m book and I was very skeptical about it but I have to say i loved it !!
Kj Lewis builds on her other books in the series and it's fabulous.. if you haven't started it what are you waiting for you are missing out ...
I love the characters and the storyline. Both leave you wanting more and I can't wait to see what Tuesday's bring ! I never thought I would look forward to days of the week so much and I usually hate mondays. But after this book Monday has a whole new meaning !!
August 4, 2017
I absolutely adored this book. It's a m/m romance and a steamy one at that! Two smoking hot alpha males who are just trying to figure out how to maneuver through the feelings they have for one another.
It's full of super sexy love scenes that made me blush and witty banter that had me laughing out loud.
West and Blake's story is not quite a second chance romance but more of a continuation of their relationship before they were separated as teens. I love the way Kj writes twists and turns into the story that keep you engaged and turning the pages until you're sad that it's over. If you have never read a m/m, definitely start with this one... You won't regret it!!
It's full of super sexy love scenes that made me blush and witty banter that had me laughing out loud.
West and Blake's story is not quite a second chance romance but more of a continuation of their relationship before they were separated as teens. I love the way Kj writes twists and turns into the story that keep you engaged and turning the pages until you're sad that it's over. If you have never read a m/m, definitely start with this one... You won't regret it!!
July 18, 2017
Mondays with You by K.J. Lewis is not a book about two men in love; it's about two people in love...all encompassing love. This book shows you the beauty of absolutely true love shattering all labels such as gay or bisexual, leaving the reader to experience love in its truest form which is absolutely breathtaking.
Raw, heartbreaking, and sizzling to the point it should come with a warning label, Mondays with You is an epic tale that everyone needs to read!
“I’m not going to ask you to marry me right now because it hardly seems like you are in a place to say yes, but as sure as I am standing before you, you are my lifetime, West. I will always come for you.”
July 13, 2017
I looooooved everything about this book! At first Blake was acting like a butt but then you find out why he left but never stop thinking about West. It was sooooo cute when they stayed at the Taylor beach house and bird popped on his head bahahha and then trying to navigate through their life time friendship PLUS falling in love with each other! Swooooon their love is INTENSE! And I love how West will always be the direction Blake goes in! And how 17 steps is how far he would have to walk to be with West his safe place ummmmm RIP MY HEART NOW and take it it is yours! West's family is amazing and I love how they support and love each other!
Oh my gosh Finn was just yummy and I'm glad he knew the score and it wasn't like a triangle or anything sighhhhh I'll be with you Finn lol and yes this book is amaze balls and my FIRST MM whoooo whooo :)))))) I can't wait for what KJ comes up with next #talent
Oh my gosh Finn was just yummy and I'm glad he knew the score and it wasn't like a triangle or anything sighhhhh I'll be with you Finn lol and yes this book is amaze balls and my FIRST MM whoooo whooo :)))))) I can't wait for what KJ comes up with next #talent
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August 4, 2017
Mondays With You (Sunday Love #2) by KJ Lewis
3 stars!!!
KJ Lewis is a new to me author and this book called to me from the synopsis alone. MM, best friends and gay for you are some of my favourite tropes and this one was a fantastic mix of all three. I did not realise that this was part of a series and despite not reading book one, which concentrated on another couple, I didn’t feel all at sea and soon picked up on the who is who.
West and Blake were inseparable as kids but their home life was like chalk and cheese. West was part of a huge loving family and Blake was always on the wrong end of his abusive, alcoholic uncle’s fists and boots. Being neighbours bought them closer together and West some became Blakes confidante and safe place, West’s home became Blake’s home…until one day it was all ripped apart.
What Blake’s uncle did to him had lasting repercussions and modelled Blake into the man he is today, but underneath the cool, aloof, control freak persona was a man that always missed what he once had, and more importantly the one person that meant the world to him. West took Blake’s departure bad, really bad. West knew he was gay, knew he was in love with his best friend. Years of mourning, not knowing whether Blake was alive or dead ate at West so when their paths cross in the most unexpected of circumstances some ten years later the past comes flooding back.
West is a teacher in an under-privileged area and also coaches them in sport. West has poured his heart and soul into his kids and has turned many a life around. Blake is a political fixer, being ex-military, his training comes in handy and his tasks are sometimes flirting with the wrong side of the law. Total chalk and cheese and yet despite their differences as soon as they meet, it was like they were never apart.
Second chances, forgiveness, explanations, finding oneself and a lot of love are at the centre of this book all the while wrapped in a case for Blake and his band of merry men and women. A little suspense and intrigue gives another dimension to this MM love story. For me, I did find the pacing a little slow in parts and though the story dragged a little I was so engrossed in West and Blake that I kept going regardless. KJ Lewis really nailed the intensity between Blake and West, their connection was electric, intense and extremely hot! Gay for you is something hard to convey, especially when said man was a manwhore before, but being that these two had history and they work through their issues, their coming together wasn’t all that unexpected. While in the beginning I had a hard time accepting that this tough mercenary type person had changed at the flick of a hormone switch, together, these two just worked.
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3 stars!!!
“You can’t really love something that can’t love you back.”
KJ Lewis is a new to me author and this book called to me from the synopsis alone. MM, best friends and gay for you are some of my favourite tropes and this one was a fantastic mix of all three. I did not realise that this was part of a series and despite not reading book one, which concentrated on another couple, I didn’t feel all at sea and soon picked up on the who is who.
“He deserves someone who can give him their heart. Not someone who has no heart to give.”
West and Blake were inseparable as kids but their home life was like chalk and cheese. West was part of a huge loving family and Blake was always on the wrong end of his abusive, alcoholic uncle’s fists and boots. Being neighbours bought them closer together and West some became Blakes confidante and safe place, West’s home became Blake’s home…until one day it was all ripped apart.
What Blake’s uncle did to him had lasting repercussions and modelled Blake into the man he is today, but underneath the cool, aloof, control freak persona was a man that always missed what he once had, and more importantly the one person that meant the world to him. West took Blake’s departure bad, really bad. West knew he was gay, knew he was in love with his best friend. Years of mourning, not knowing whether Blake was alive or dead ate at West so when their paths cross in the most unexpected of circumstances some ten years later the past comes flooding back.
“…how can I admit to him that the best friend he had is gone? How do I explain to him the monster I had become?”
West is a teacher in an under-privileged area and also coaches them in sport. West has poured his heart and soul into his kids and has turned many a life around. Blake is a political fixer, being ex-military, his training comes in handy and his tasks are sometimes flirting with the wrong side of the law. Total chalk and cheese and yet despite their differences as soon as they meet, it was like they were never apart.
“I wonder if people realize all-consuming love shouldn’t devour your light, it should reflect it, make it shine brighter.”
Second chances, forgiveness, explanations, finding oneself and a lot of love are at the centre of this book all the while wrapped in a case for Blake and his band of merry men and women. A little suspense and intrigue gives another dimension to this MM love story. For me, I did find the pacing a little slow in parts and though the story dragged a little I was so engrossed in West and Blake that I kept going regardless. KJ Lewis really nailed the intensity between Blake and West, their connection was electric, intense and extremely hot! Gay for you is something hard to convey, especially when said man was a manwhore before, but being that these two had history and they work through their issues, their coming together wasn’t all that unexpected. While in the beginning I had a hard time accepting that this tough mercenary type person had changed at the flick of a hormone switch, together, these two just worked.
“…I can’t be the only one to fight for us. He has to want this. I can’t want it for him. I won’t force him to be with me. Without a doubt I love him, but I love myself too.”
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July 27, 2017
** Spoiler free review**
What a beautiful love story.
Blake and West's story is a just pure love. Doesn't matter that this love started off as 2 boys who met when they were 7. They were neighbors. But their home lives they lived couldn't be more different....One lived in a warm and loving home the other was abused.
Fast forward to the men in their late 20's. Now men they are reunited. One man is openly gay. The other is straight. At least that's what he is at the time. Events happen, and the men have to pretend to be a couple....This is where I stop. Usually not a fan of M/M love stories I am finding my opinion is changing. I love Blake and West together
What a beautiful love story.
Blake and West's story is a just pure love. Doesn't matter that this love started off as 2 boys who met when they were 7. They were neighbors. But their home lives they lived couldn't be more different....One lived in a warm and loving home the other was abused.
Fast forward to the men in their late 20's. Now men they are reunited. One man is openly gay. The other is straight. At least that's what he is at the time. Events happen, and the men have to pretend to be a couple....This is where I stop. Usually not a fan of M/M love stories I am finding my opinion is changing. I love Blake and West together
August 13, 2017
3.5-3.75 stars.
I have to sit on my review for a bit but it will come soon.
I have to sit on my review for a bit but it will come soon.
August 13, 2017
I enjoyed the first part I kind of enjoyed of the relationship. And, although, I understood half of the secondary characters stories, I know is my fault, because I didn't read the first book.
But OH BOY, really, Blake was like "OMG women, come all here" to "marry me West" in a month. Really? No identity crisis? Not a little bit of questioning? West was having more doubts!
And the term bisexual? I seems like it doesn't exist in this world. He goes from hetero to gay in a scene...
Finally, I know they were best friends and were really close, but they haven't seen each other in 10 years!, people change a LOT, and it felt like a little bit of insta love when they suddenly started saying the I love yous within months. I wanted some tension!
And i didn't give a fuck about the mystery, It didn't make sense at all... It was just a excuse to get them living together and fake a relationship.
The first part was promising but at the ending I was just annoyed.
But OH BOY, really, Blake was like "OMG women, come all here" to "marry me West" in a month. Really? No identity crisis? Not a little bit of questioning? West was having more doubts!
And the term bisexual? I seems like it doesn't exist in this world. He goes from hetero to gay in a scene...
Finally, I know they were best friends and were really close, but they haven't seen each other in 10 years!, people change a LOT, and it felt like a little bit of insta love when they suddenly started saying the I love yous within months. I wanted some tension!
And i didn't give a fuck about the mystery, It didn't make sense at all... It was just a excuse to get them living together and fake a relationship.
The first part was promising but at the ending I was just annoyed.
August 3, 2017
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
West Conners has struggles for years to put the pieces of his heart back together after his childhood best friend just disappeared one day. Blake Thomas had been West's best friend for as long as he could remember. Now making a life for himself in New York and doing the thing he loves most, teaching. However, West never could quiet fill the hole in his heart Blake left behind.
Blake Thomas gets things done. He is a handler for one of the top political fixer groups in the business and he stayed very focused on is work, friends, and one night stands. He has fooled himself into thinking he has conquered his demons until he runs into his best friend West who he was forced to leave behind at sixteen.
Now with their jobs forcing them into a fake relationship, Blake learns something about West and eventually himself. Trying to repair their damaged friendship, they find that moving forward can sometimes lead you back home.
I don't think I was prepared for how much this book would touch my heart. This is certainly not your typical M/M romance and I loved every single second of it. The characters are so well developed you feel like you could be best friends with West and Blake and the characters that come right along with them. These two have been separated for years but not by any choice of their own. Blake had more or a home with West and his family than he ever did living with his Aunt and Uncle. These two were thick as thieves and one day Blake was just gone. He reappears in West's life just as fast as he left though it took ten years. Seeing each other is a shock to West but having to fake a relationship with Blake is something he just doesn't know that he can do. However he isn't going to have a choice since they are doing it to figure out who is stealing form the community center West devotes all his time too and it forces the two into discovering so many things about each other and the revealing of the past and what happened. These two are home to each other. However West is gay and Blake is not. West has been in love with Blake since he was six years old but never in their entire friendship did he ever tell Blake he was gay. I loved that this story started when West and Blake were young. Poor Blake I would love to have taken him out of his home and given him a home myself. No one could prove what was going on and West's home and family because Blake's safety and refuge. This is also a discover of love and what true love mean. It might not be what you think it is going to be or who you think it will be with. It might just surprise the heck out of you. Love is love no matter who you are or who you end up loving more than anything or anyone you ever have.
This is my first book that I have read by K.J. Lewis. I so hope that I get the opportunity to read many more of her books. I loved her writing style, how the story flowed and most of all the way I was so invested in these characters and their life's. If you are looking for a M/M romance that has heart and not just the physical connection focused on, Mondays with you is the book for you. You do not want to miss it.
West Conners has struggles for years to put the pieces of his heart back together after his childhood best friend just disappeared one day. Blake Thomas had been West's best friend for as long as he could remember. Now making a life for himself in New York and doing the thing he loves most, teaching. However, West never could quiet fill the hole in his heart Blake left behind.
Blake Thomas gets things done. He is a handler for one of the top political fixer groups in the business and he stayed very focused on is work, friends, and one night stands. He has fooled himself into thinking he has conquered his demons until he runs into his best friend West who he was forced to leave behind at sixteen.
Now with their jobs forcing them into a fake relationship, Blake learns something about West and eventually himself. Trying to repair their damaged friendship, they find that moving forward can sometimes lead you back home.
I don't think I was prepared for how much this book would touch my heart. This is certainly not your typical M/M romance and I loved every single second of it. The characters are so well developed you feel like you could be best friends with West and Blake and the characters that come right along with them. These two have been separated for years but not by any choice of their own. Blake had more or a home with West and his family than he ever did living with his Aunt and Uncle. These two were thick as thieves and one day Blake was just gone. He reappears in West's life just as fast as he left though it took ten years. Seeing each other is a shock to West but having to fake a relationship with Blake is something he just doesn't know that he can do. However he isn't going to have a choice since they are doing it to figure out who is stealing form the community center West devotes all his time too and it forces the two into discovering so many things about each other and the revealing of the past and what happened. These two are home to each other. However West is gay and Blake is not. West has been in love with Blake since he was six years old but never in their entire friendship did he ever tell Blake he was gay. I loved that this story started when West and Blake were young. Poor Blake I would love to have taken him out of his home and given him a home myself. No one could prove what was going on and West's home and family because Blake's safety and refuge. This is also a discover of love and what true love mean. It might not be what you think it is going to be or who you think it will be with. It might just surprise the heck out of you. Love is love no matter who you are or who you end up loving more than anything or anyone you ever have.
This is my first book that I have read by K.J. Lewis. I so hope that I get the opportunity to read many more of her books. I loved her writing style, how the story flowed and most of all the way I was so invested in these characters and their life's. If you are looking for a M/M romance that has heart and not just the physical connection focused on, Mondays with you is the book for you. You do not want to miss it.
August 4, 2017
Mondays with You is the latest book by KJ Lewis in her Sunday Love Series. This is book 2 in the series. Book one, Sunday Love, was Elise and Reid's book and I completely and totally loved it!!! Book two, Mondays with You is an m/m romance; West and Blake's book and can be read as a standalone book.
This is a story about two people who are in love ; it’s a love that is so deep and all encompassing . This story shows you how deep that it goes; it also shows you how far the hurt goes when that heart looks to breaks when the love seems to suddenly stop. But not everything is what it seems. This book shows you not to put labels on anything or anyone and definitely not to stop true love because really, would you want to stop true love? This story shows 2 best friends that were torn apart as teenagers and how they came to be brought together again years later.
This was a beautiful story told by KJ Lewis , and it shows that no matter the time or distance, true love never dies. This story also shows that love isn’t defined by race, or sexual orientation. I truly enjoyed this story and the characters-main and supporting. I look forward to book in the Sunday Love series.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
This is a story about two people who are in love ; it’s a love that is so deep and all encompassing . This story shows you how deep that it goes; it also shows you how far the hurt goes when that heart looks to breaks when the love seems to suddenly stop. But not everything is what it seems. This book shows you not to put labels on anything or anyone and definitely not to stop true love because really, would you want to stop true love? This story shows 2 best friends that were torn apart as teenagers and how they came to be brought together again years later.
This was a beautiful story told by KJ Lewis , and it shows that no matter the time or distance, true love never dies. This story also shows that love isn’t defined by race, or sexual orientation. I truly enjoyed this story and the characters-main and supporting. I look forward to book in the Sunday Love series.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
April 21, 2020
Wes and Blake were the true definition of soulmates ❤️
Their story was so sweet and sexy. I really loved how we went back in time to see how their friendship began and how it carried them through their teenage years. The background was pivotal to this love story. These two had me swooning and smiling like a loon. Yes, there were bumps in the road, but it was necessary for them to work through their misconcieved notions about what happened in the past. Fun banter, great secondary characters and chemistry galore has me giving two thumbs up for Wes and Blake!
Their story was so sweet and sexy. I really loved how we went back in time to see how their friendship began and how it carried them through their teenage years. The background was pivotal to this love story. These two had me swooning and smiling like a loon. Yes, there were bumps in the road, but it was necessary for them to work through their misconcieved notions about what happened in the past. Fun banter, great secondary characters and chemistry galore has me giving two thumbs up for Wes and Blake!
March 2, 2019
A lifetime of love
A boyhood bond that never died. Through fun shenanigans, heartaches, headaches, birthday cakes and a heartbreaking teenage separation. West and Blake have been confidants and best friends. Each other’s touch stones and safe spaces. When they reunite after a heart wrenching ten years apart, they realize their connection never vanished. One gay, one straight. How is this going to work?
This book gave me chills, and shivers, and tears, and laughter. I loved it!
A boyhood bond that never died. Through fun shenanigans, heartaches, headaches, birthday cakes and a heartbreaking teenage separation. West and Blake have been confidants and best friends. Each other’s touch stones and safe spaces. When they reunite after a heart wrenching ten years apart, they realize their connection never vanished. One gay, one straight. How is this going to work?
This book gave me chills, and shivers, and tears, and laughter. I loved it!
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August 14, 2017DNF @16% everything was confusing and the transition of the writing was not well done. Very abrupt in a lot of places. Could not get into this, sorry. Not rating.
June 26, 2018
West and Blake were perfect. I loved the whole storyline with West's family and seeing Blake after years of thinking he had died.
Blake could not be more in denial of his true feelings. A little jealousy goes a long way.
Blake could not be more in denial of his true feelings. A little jealousy goes a long way.
May 15, 2019
4.5 stars!
July 28, 2017
This book is about a epic love that anyone will enjoy. This book will make u laugh and cry. You can fell the emotion from the book. West and Blake have been friends since they were 7 and Blake is shipped of when he is 17, it is 10 yrs later that they run into each other. West has been in love with Blake since they first meet. The love between these two men is emotional and loving. This book shows that there can be love between anyone and can be strong.
August 5, 2017
So this is my first read from Kj Lewis, i have been following on Instagram and have been quite intrigued with the posts i had seen from Sunday Love. So when i saw that she was bringing a M/M read out which i love i had to jump in. And wow was i glad i did, Mondays with You was a beautiful heartbreaking read.
It can be read as a standalone and i adored it so much i have gone back and purchased Sunday Love and both Taylor made books. Because all the characters have pulled me in and i want to stay.
This story covers the lives of West and Blake, West is a school teacher he loves his job and gives his all to the job supporting the kids in and outside of school. His love life is a different matter he's always held himself back. After he lost his best friend and the only person he has ever loved suddenly 10 years ago left him devastated and unable to open himself up again.
Blake's upbringing was one that no one wants or deserved. Being brought up my his abusive uncle and a aunt who could have stepped in but never did. His one saving grace was his best friend West and his family they became his home until it was all cruelly ripped away from him shaping the man he his today. Tough on the outside, very protective of those around him. But underneath all that he's hurting for a past that he misses desperately.
You deserve me, just like i deserve you. You deserve to be loved and cared for."So when circumstances cause West and Blake's paths to cross, feelings of hurt, what if's, Where and why's surface. But also the feelings of home, friendship and love. Putting us on a rollercoaster of heartbreaking and heartfelt emotions as these two soul mates navigate their way to HEA.
KJ Lewis really gives us a fabulous read about second chances, forgiveness and love. She nailed the intensity between Blake and West, their connection was electric, intense and extremely hot! For her first M/M book this was definitely a hit for me and another read added to my favourite releases of 2017!!!
July 29, 2017
***ARC PROVIDED FOR HONEST REVIEW***
West Connors - This Guy was such an amazing person. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HIM. He was the person I connected to the most. He was sweet, had a very big heart, and he cooked like nobody's business. And He has loved Blake Thomas since he was six years old.
Blake Thomas - He was a little Mystery to me. His character seemed to be more connected to the previous book in the series, which I did not read first. He was in Security and Confidential Jobs, and played in danger. But he was our damaged soul, and I understood his perspective. He was strong, protective and such a cute jealous person. Absolutely ADORABLE..
Both the Guys shared a great Chemistry, had a great friendship. And this seemed to be a Long book..WHIcH WAS SOOO GOOD..I LOVE LONG M/M BOOK..I loved how they started a relationship, Loved how West always understood what Blake needed, and he so selflessly provided. ALSO, LOVED WEST CONNOR'S FAMILY......THEY WERE AWESOMEE...
A MUST - READ M/M BOOK..Not for First time M/M readers, but definitely for experience M/M readers.
My only problem here were the secondary characters. All of them were from the previous books, and we see them a lot - this is a GREAT thing for those of you who have read the previous books. You would definitely give an extra star for the same thing. But if you haven't read the previous books, they did show up a considerable amount. A little introduction slipped in between the story would have been helpful . I have no idea who Emme-Taylor-Graham are or what Elisa-Reid were upto, who is firing who and what for and why they need break and all the stuff. Didn't understand any of it..
West Connors - This Guy was such an amazing person. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HIM. He was the person I connected to the most. He was sweet, had a very big heart, and he cooked like nobody's business. And He has loved Blake Thomas since he was six years old.
Blake Thomas - He was a little Mystery to me. His character seemed to be more connected to the previous book in the series, which I did not read first. He was in Security and Confidential Jobs, and played in danger. But he was our damaged soul, and I understood his perspective. He was strong, protective and such a cute jealous person. Absolutely ADORABLE..
Both the Guys shared a great Chemistry, had a great friendship. And this seemed to be a Long book..WHIcH WAS SOOO GOOD..I LOVE LONG M/M BOOK..I loved how they started a relationship, Loved how West always understood what Blake needed, and he so selflessly provided. ALSO, LOVED WEST CONNOR'S FAMILY......THEY WERE AWESOMEE...
A MUST - READ M/M BOOK..Not for First time M/M readers, but definitely for experience M/M readers.
My only problem here were the secondary characters. All of them were from the previous books, and we see them a lot - this is a GREAT thing for those of you who have read the previous books. You would definitely give an extra star for the same thing. But if you haven't read the previous books, they did show up a considerable amount. A little introduction slipped in between the story would have been helpful . I have no idea who Emme-Taylor-Graham are or what Elisa-Reid were upto, who is firing who and what for and why they need break and all the stuff. Didn't understand any of it..
August 11, 2017
I’m really torn about this book. My feelings about it are all over the place…kind of how I felt the book was all over the place. That’s why the rating is right in the middle – I just wasn’t sure how I felt half the time. I will say that 2nd chance romances (even though these two never really had a romance the first time) and friends to lovers are 2 of my favorite tropes and those parts of this story were pretty great.
I don’t think my definition of a standalone meets with others’ definition of it. This is my 2nd book in 2 weeks that the author claims is a standalone that is absolutely not one. I did not read the series this spun off from nor did I read book 1 in the series. What the foundation is or does is not clear. The side characters’ histories with each other and with West are not clear. The storyline with the community center and the foundation seemed extraneous as well as forced and not well played out. It almost seemed like an afterthought and we just saw the end result. I debated whether or not I wanted to finish the book and I was just curious enough to stick with it to see if things became clear and to see how the relationship between West and Blake plays out.
At the beginning of the book, Blake was unlikable to me. He was abrasive and pretty rude. After learning what he went through, I get it…but it took a while for me to warm up to him. And for those of you that only read M/M books and don’t like reading about sex with women, I have to warn you. Blake not only has sex with a woman, he seems to be a bit obsessed with them and sometimes vulgar about them. His emotions were all over the place with West and when he finally decided what he wanted, it was like a switch flipped. But then decided he wasn’t good enough for West…but that only lasted like a minute before he was right back wanting him again. Ultimately, I like him for West. When all the BS is gone and it’s just the two of them being best friends and lovers they’re great together.
West is a pretty great guy who comes from a fantastic family. His heart has been committed to and owned by Blake since he was a kid. Blake was West’s one true love…his soulmate that was taken from him and although he seems to be living, he’s really just going through the motions. I liked that he protected his heart while Blake was trying to figure out what he wanted. I didn’t blame him at all for his fear and lack of trust in Blake. He is quick-witted and pretty easy going which is the perfect balance for Blake’s seriousness.
I do think Blake and West were destined for each other and their love story is the only thing that kept me in this. I don’t feel their story is complete so I’m guessing we’ll see more of them as the series progresses. I’m not sure exactly where it will go from here as I don’t know the storylines with all the other characters but it is definitely not done.
I don’t think my definition of a standalone meets with others’ definition of it. This is my 2nd book in 2 weeks that the author claims is a standalone that is absolutely not one. I did not read the series this spun off from nor did I read book 1 in the series. What the foundation is or does is not clear. The side characters’ histories with each other and with West are not clear. The storyline with the community center and the foundation seemed extraneous as well as forced and not well played out. It almost seemed like an afterthought and we just saw the end result. I debated whether or not I wanted to finish the book and I was just curious enough to stick with it to see if things became clear and to see how the relationship between West and Blake plays out.
At the beginning of the book, Blake was unlikable to me. He was abrasive and pretty rude. After learning what he went through, I get it…but it took a while for me to warm up to him. And for those of you that only read M/M books and don’t like reading about sex with women, I have to warn you. Blake not only has sex with a woman, he seems to be a bit obsessed with them and sometimes vulgar about them. His emotions were all over the place with West and when he finally decided what he wanted, it was like a switch flipped. But then decided he wasn’t good enough for West…but that only lasted like a minute before he was right back wanting him again. Ultimately, I like him for West. When all the BS is gone and it’s just the two of them being best friends and lovers they’re great together.
West is a pretty great guy who comes from a fantastic family. His heart has been committed to and owned by Blake since he was a kid. Blake was West’s one true love…his soulmate that was taken from him and although he seems to be living, he’s really just going through the motions. I liked that he protected his heart while Blake was trying to figure out what he wanted. I didn’t blame him at all for his fear and lack of trust in Blake. He is quick-witted and pretty easy going which is the perfect balance for Blake’s seriousness.
I do think Blake and West were destined for each other and their love story is the only thing that kept me in this. I don’t feel their story is complete so I’m guessing we’ll see more of them as the series progresses. I’m not sure exactly where it will go from here as I don’t know the storylines with all the other characters but it is definitely not done.
July 28, 2017
I'm not really huge in MM but when I already love the character, in a series I am totally ok with them. I have been following this author from the start of her writing and I was so excited to see her do something different.
West knows who he is and I love his confidence and acceptance and him self; but he is also scared.. I can't go into too many detail on that aspect but my heart broke for him. He was scared to lose his best friend and the love of his life.
Blake was all man! We know Blake from Sunday Love and I totally loved him in that book but seeing him in this book totally made my heart beat faster.
There is so much going on with this book that no matter what I say will do it justice. This is a friendship that turns into more, MM, mystery, funny, sexy, just everything wrapped up in this amazing bow that the author has presented to us readers. The packing of this book was so perfect. It wasn't to fast, they didn't jump right into love and HEA. They had to work for it. They both deserved it and in the end, it was worth the crazy ride.
I've read all of this author's books and she blew me out of the water with this one. Going in I knew it was going to be MM but I didn't even bother reading the description because I'm a stalker of this author and want to read all her words. That being said, she did something so beautiful with this book that saying it's amazing will not even come close. She connects us with these characters but she also makes us question what's going on, what's going to happen next and even; what am I reading.
This book is so much more the. Your typical man meets man, drama ensures, men fall in love novel. There's such absence of family and bonds that you get so many feeling that your heart won't know what to do with them.
This is KJ Lewis's first M/M books and she blew it out of the park. Going in I had high expectations because I know how amazing she writes but this book surpassed any hopes I had. I can't wait to see what she will write next. 5 stars #2OCCJD
West knows who he is and I love his confidence and acceptance and him self; but he is also scared.. I can't go into too many detail on that aspect but my heart broke for him. He was scared to lose his best friend and the love of his life.
Blake was all man! We know Blake from Sunday Love and I totally loved him in that book but seeing him in this book totally made my heart beat faster.
There is so much going on with this book that no matter what I say will do it justice. This is a friendship that turns into more, MM, mystery, funny, sexy, just everything wrapped up in this amazing bow that the author has presented to us readers. The packing of this book was so perfect. It wasn't to fast, they didn't jump right into love and HEA. They had to work for it. They both deserved it and in the end, it was worth the crazy ride.
I've read all of this author's books and she blew me out of the water with this one. Going in I knew it was going to be MM but I didn't even bother reading the description because I'm a stalker of this author and want to read all her words. That being said, she did something so beautiful with this book that saying it's amazing will not even come close. She connects us with these characters but she also makes us question what's going on, what's going to happen next and even; what am I reading.
This book is so much more the. Your typical man meets man, drama ensures, men fall in love novel. There's such absence of family and bonds that you get so many feeling that your heart won't know what to do with them.
This is KJ Lewis's first M/M books and she blew it out of the park. Going in I had high expectations because I know how amazing she writes but this book surpassed any hopes I had. I can't wait to see what she will write next. 5 stars #2OCCJD
August 4, 2017
This is book two in a series but can be read as a standalone. I haven't read the first one but it was easy to follow. This is also my first KJ Lewis book. *Gasp* I know! Where the hell have I been?! How have I not heard of this author sooner?! I am absolutely in LOVE with this book!!! OMG! I was intrigued just from the blurb and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. The moment this baby hit my kindle, it was on! KJ Lewis had me so fucking consumed from the very beginning.
This had such a great storyline and a great set of characters. KJ Lewis delivers a story that is full of passion, chemistry and true love between two people who have always meant so much to each other. Blake and West are the definition of that bone deep, soul mate, meant to be love. It's absolutely beautiful and KJ Lewis does a phenomenal job portraying those emotions because they rolled right off the pages. I felt that bone deep need. That aching desire and want that Blake and West felt for each other.
".....You take the darkness away and give me hope for something I never knew I had the right to hope for.............." ~ Blake
*le sigh*
I love when authors are able to capture those emotions and give us readers something to feel and go through the motions along with the characters. And KJ Lewis delivers flawlessly. And yes, let's get to the really really really goooood stuff.........this book was HOTT ass fuck! Hot damn KJ! Not one but TWO Alpha males burning up the sheets!! Those sex scenes............
“The only one doing the fucking tonight,” I say ominously, “is me. On your knees Connors.” ~ Blake
*fans self*
Need I say more?! A beautifully written, sexy as hell read that left me wanting so much more. A definite must read and I can't wait to see what else this author has in store.
**ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
This had such a great storyline and a great set of characters. KJ Lewis delivers a story that is full of passion, chemistry and true love between two people who have always meant so much to each other. Blake and West are the definition of that bone deep, soul mate, meant to be love. It's absolutely beautiful and KJ Lewis does a phenomenal job portraying those emotions because they rolled right off the pages. I felt that bone deep need. That aching desire and want that Blake and West felt for each other.
".....You take the darkness away and give me hope for something I never knew I had the right to hope for.............." ~ Blake
*le sigh*
I love when authors are able to capture those emotions and give us readers something to feel and go through the motions along with the characters. And KJ Lewis delivers flawlessly. And yes, let's get to the really really really goooood stuff.........this book was HOTT ass fuck! Hot damn KJ! Not one but TWO Alpha males burning up the sheets!! Those sex scenes............
“The only one doing the fucking tonight,” I say ominously, “is me. On your knees Connors.” ~ Blake
*fans self*
Need I say more?! A beautifully written, sexy as hell read that left me wanting so much more. A definite must read and I can't wait to see what else this author has in store.
**ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
August 4, 2017
4.5 Stars
I have to say this book totally took me by surprise! I loved the sound of the blurb and was excited about it, but it was so much MORE! It was emotional and intense and I just could not put it down. West and Blake absolutely stole my heart and their story made me laugh, cry and totally swoon!
West and Blake were best friends from the time they were six until Blake disappeared when they were 16. West had no idea what happened to him, where he went or if he was even still alive but there was always a part of his heart that belonged to Blake. Imagine his surprise when he shows up for a meeting and there is Blake sitting at the table. Turning West’s entire life upside down, Blake is now back in his life and supposed to pretend to be his boyfriend.
This story absolutely sucked me in, from the very start I absolutely had to know what was going to happen next. From understanding why Blake disappeared to figuring out what would happen to their friendship and then when it became more, I just couldn’t stop reading. There’s also an element of mystery in this story involving the community center and missing money, but honestly I was so focused on Blake and West and what was happening between them that I sometimes forgot about that part of the story.
These two don’t really have it easy, they have a shared past filled with love but also pain. West is dealing with the reappearance of Blake and all the emotion that comes with that but there’s anger for the years gone by with nothing. Blake’s scars run deep and he comes to terms with what he really feels for West he also struggles with whether he could be worthy of him and his love. I loved these two together, the passion and the love is so intense! I loved their journey, even the tears and the end was just absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to more from KJ Lewis!
I have to say this book totally took me by surprise! I loved the sound of the blurb and was excited about it, but it was so much MORE! It was emotional and intense and I just could not put it down. West and Blake absolutely stole my heart and their story made me laugh, cry and totally swoon!
West and Blake were best friends from the time they were six until Blake disappeared when they were 16. West had no idea what happened to him, where he went or if he was even still alive but there was always a part of his heart that belonged to Blake. Imagine his surprise when he shows up for a meeting and there is Blake sitting at the table. Turning West’s entire life upside down, Blake is now back in his life and supposed to pretend to be his boyfriend.
This story absolutely sucked me in, from the very start I absolutely had to know what was going to happen next. From understanding why Blake disappeared to figuring out what would happen to their friendship and then when it became more, I just couldn’t stop reading. There’s also an element of mystery in this story involving the community center and missing money, but honestly I was so focused on Blake and West and what was happening between them that I sometimes forgot about that part of the story.
These two don’t really have it easy, they have a shared past filled with love but also pain. West is dealing with the reappearance of Blake and all the emotion that comes with that but there’s anger for the years gone by with nothing. Blake’s scars run deep and he comes to terms with what he really feels for West he also struggles with whether he could be worthy of him and his love. I loved these two together, the passion and the love is so intense! I loved their journey, even the tears and the end was just absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to more from KJ Lewis!
August 3, 2017
I really don’t know where to start with this review, This author was a new to me and new author this time last year and totally blew me away with her first book Taylor Made. Since then I’ve devoured all of her books. When I learned that she was writing a MM novel I was quite anxious as I wanted to read it but I’d never read in this genre before.
Let me tell you I LOVED this book. I think fact that Blake and West were childhood friends added a lot of depth and connection to the characters and the story had so much more to it than the sexual aspect which I was relieved when the book wasn’t full of MM sex.
In addition the sex was hot, I never thought that relations between two guys would be, but it was off the charts and really brilliantly written and executed and didn’t feel dirty in the slightest, in fact it was very sensual and beautiful which totally blew me away.
Expect the unexpected when reading this book, its got lots of facets from suspense, romance, friendship and more importantly a guy who needs to find himself and find himself worthy to let his best friend have his heart.
All of KJ’s characters from her previous books make an appearance at some point and I love that but whereas I’d say its good to know the back story to the other characters you don’t need to read the books to enjoy this one.
My enjoyment of this book lies solely in the hands of the author as she really brought these guys to life and made me fall in love with them, her writing is so engaging and fresh and she always brings that something more to her books which for me makes them stand out from the crowd.
I would totally recommend this book. Definitely for those who are fans of the genre and those like me who were on the fence.
Let me tell you I LOVED this book. I think fact that Blake and West were childhood friends added a lot of depth and connection to the characters and the story had so much more to it than the sexual aspect which I was relieved when the book wasn’t full of MM sex.
In addition the sex was hot, I never thought that relations between two guys would be, but it was off the charts and really brilliantly written and executed and didn’t feel dirty in the slightest, in fact it was very sensual and beautiful which totally blew me away.
Expect the unexpected when reading this book, its got lots of facets from suspense, romance, friendship and more importantly a guy who needs to find himself and find himself worthy to let his best friend have his heart.
All of KJ’s characters from her previous books make an appearance at some point and I love that but whereas I’d say its good to know the back story to the other characters you don’t need to read the books to enjoy this one.
My enjoyment of this book lies solely in the hands of the author as she really brought these guys to life and made me fall in love with them, her writing is so engaging and fresh and she always brings that something more to her books which for me makes them stand out from the crowd.
I would totally recommend this book. Definitely for those who are fans of the genre and those like me who were on the fence.
August 1, 2017
West, mourning the loss of his friend, his best friend has always felt like a whole in his heart that would never be filled. Imagine his shock when the person he though had been lost to him is one of the men siting in a meeting that where he would be helping a foundation. Pain, confusion and anger.
Blake, never forgot his childhood friend in fact he was the guiding light when he was in the darkness of what his life had become. When he finally sees West after ten years something in him sparks, a sense of home and peace and something more.
Never did West every dream that his fantasies would come true, but when he has to go undercover to solve a crime with his Blake, he has to hold fast to his heart that could break when the investigation is over.
Blake is trying to pick up where he left of with West thinking that he knew his friend even after all the years of watching him from afar, ensuring that he had a full life. What he never expected was that while undercover he would become possessive of him. A feeling in the pit of his heart is growing, and the peace that he always felt when he was with West is growing more and more into what he never thought he would ever have...LOVE.
I love them, West and Blake are the best of love and discovery and soul mates.
A romcom of discovery and love.
Blake, never forgot his childhood friend in fact he was the guiding light when he was in the darkness of what his life had become. When he finally sees West after ten years something in him sparks, a sense of home and peace and something more.
Never did West every dream that his fantasies would come true, but when he has to go undercover to solve a crime with his Blake, he has to hold fast to his heart that could break when the investigation is over.
Blake is trying to pick up where he left of with West thinking that he knew his friend even after all the years of watching him from afar, ensuring that he had a full life. What he never expected was that while undercover he would become possessive of him. A feeling in the pit of his heart is growing, and the peace that he always felt when he was with West is growing more and more into what he never thought he would ever have...LOVE.
I love them, West and Blake are the best of love and discovery and soul mates.
A romcom of discovery and love.
August 4, 2017
I love K.J's books and this was one of my favourites. If you have read some of her other books then you will know most of the characters but if you haven't then don't worry you will want to after devouring this hot sexy goodness.
This is such a beautiful story of two souls that have destined to be together but after being separated through no control of theirs they are finally reunited 10 years on. This is such an emotionally charged story, I was totally gripped from start to finish. Its a great tale of friendship, loyalty, family, guilt, passion, heartbreak, abuse, recovery, passion and love.
What is better then 1 hot sexy alpha male but 2! West and Blake were both leading different lives and what happens between them is quite the surprise. The banter between them is witty and the chemistry is so smoking hot that it left me kindle steaming.
Secrets between them are revealed and its quite the emotional journey with these two. I loved how you got flashbacks into their childhood and events that lead up to where they are now, my heart broke for both of them, they had to deal with things that kids should never have dealt with.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from the author and The Next Step PR
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This is such a beautiful story of two souls that have destined to be together but after being separated through no control of theirs they are finally reunited 10 years on. This is such an emotionally charged story, I was totally gripped from start to finish. Its a great tale of friendship, loyalty, family, guilt, passion, heartbreak, abuse, recovery, passion and love.
What is better then 1 hot sexy alpha male but 2! West and Blake were both leading different lives and what happens between them is quite the surprise. The banter between them is witty and the chemistry is so smoking hot that it left me kindle steaming.
Secrets between them are revealed and its quite the emotional journey with these two. I loved how you got flashbacks into their childhood and events that lead up to where they are now, my heart broke for both of them, they had to deal with things that kids should never have dealt with.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from the author and The Next Step PR
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