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Infinity Pools (Changing Plans #2)

by L.A. Witt (Goodreads Author)

4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 · rating details · 227 ratings · 27 reviews

Sequel to the Amber Allure best-seller Getting Off The Ground...

It started with a snowstorm and ended with a sizzling one-night-stand, but neither man is ready for it to be over.

Jilted groom Elliott Chandler doesn’t do “last minute” or “impulsive,” but at the very last minute, he impulsively changes his flight from Oahu to Maui. What was supposed to be his honeymoon turned...more

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Published May 1st 2011 by Amber Quill Press, LLC (first published April 30th 2011)

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Jan 08, 2012 Mel Bradley rated it 3 of 5 stars

I was SO disappointed in the first part of this “series” – “Getting Off the Ground.” It was a super-short story where two people meet while waiting to catch a flight to Hawaii. They instantly hit it off, one character, Elliot, was left at the alter by his fiance the night before and was trying to keep it together and orderly, by making lists. A nearby passenger Derek overhears Elliot’s predicament and decides to start chatting him up. This was a meeting of opposites attract, they had an intense...more I was SO disappointed in the first part of this “series” – “Getting Off the Ground.” It was a super-short story where two people meet while waiting to catch a flight to Hawaii. They instantly hit it off, one character, Elliot, was left at the alter by his fiance the night before and was trying to keep it together and orderly, by making lists. A nearby passenger Derek overhears Elliot’s predicament and decides to start chatting him up. This was a meeting of opposites attract, they had an intense connection, and then it ended 52 pages into the story. I was ANNOYED. It took me awhile to get into the concept and story, which is unusual for me and a Witt story, but I stuck it out and wanted to find out what happened next. As soon as I saw “Infinity Pools” available, I was hoping that it would be better (and longer) than the first one and tell me what happened – and it finally told me what came next! However, these two books such have been published together as one…

The story was a bit basic and very surface level as in none of the bigger issues they were dealing with, were ever really dealt with. The story was a vacation fantasy story with two unlikely men coming together and essentially spending two weeks having sex and falling for each other. Most of the story was carried by the sex which was hot, but got a little boring at times. I found myself drifting and then trying to figure out who was doing who and what was going on. Don’t get me wrong, there was some serious sizzle at times, but about half of the sex scenes could have been taken out of the book and it wouldn’t have been missed.

Out of four…
Overall Read: ♥♥
Sex Heat: ♥♥♥
Plot: ♥♥

This is a great read for someone who is looking for sex, and lots of it. These are two “normal” guys that hook up, and hook up, and hook up – and fall in love through spending time together over two weeks in paradise. It is an easy and engaging read that you don’t want to put down until you get to the end, but it does stay out of some of the areas that would have created deep and interesting characters.(less)

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Jun 01, 2012 Kazza rated it 5 of 5 stars

Can't give this any more than 5 stars, what a shame because Book 2 was even better than book 1.

This book picks up from the first, with Elliott and Derek landing in Hawaii for Elliott's 'honeymoon' sans his ex, Ben. Derek is going to show Elliott the sights of his home over 2 weeks, and a good time. Maui fits Elliott and Derek as a couple, their relationship really develops here. Elliott turns out to be an excellent match for Derek, they have much in common and also complimented one another in di...more

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May 07, 2011 Jenre rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, m-m, romance

Why I bought the book: I read and reviewed the previous short, Getting off the Ground at Brief Encounters Reviews and enjoyed it so much I bought this sequel as soon as it was released.

Plot: The story follows on directly from Getting Off the Ground. After making the decision to change his holiday plans at the last minute, jilted groom Elliott is on his way to two weeks spent in the company of Derek, a man he met just a few hours previously at the airport.

The plot then follows the two men as the...more Why I bought the book: I read and reviewed the previous short, Getting off the Ground at Brief Encounters Reviews and enjoyed it so much I bought this sequel as soon as it was released.

Plot: The story follows on directly from Getting Off the Ground. After making the decision to change his holiday plans at the last minute, jilted groom Elliott is on his way to two weeks spent in the company of Derek, a man he met just a few hours previously at the airport.

The plot then follows the two men as they spend an intensive two weeks in each others' company, learning about each other, having lots of sex and slowly developing feelings for each other. Normally, two weeks would be a little too short for me in terms of falling in love, but the fact that, apart from one day, they spend nearly every minute of that two weeks in each others' company made it believable that they should fall quickly.

Characters: This is very much an opposites attract story with Elliot generally being uptight and organised and Derek being laid back. Elliott sees his time on Maui as an opportunity to forget the mess he's left behind in Seattle and also forget all his rules. As a result, he's more relaxed and enjoys the freedom he allows himself. I found the whole shift in character for Elliott quite charming. He also makes himself face up to some of the things he had been avoiding, such as why he was left at the altar, as well as trying to sift through his growing feelings for Derek. I liked Elliott a great deal and was pleased that impetuous decision he makes at the end of the first book is given the space to be dealt with properly. That eased some of my misgivings about the end of the first book. Derek is seen through Elliott's eyes, but it was quite clear to me (even if Elliott couldn't see it) that he too was starting to change his life views. This is mostly done through the erotic and yet also beautifully tender sex scenes, as well as the way that Derek deliberately goes out of his way to make Elliott see the beauty of Maui. I also liked that we get to see that Derek isn't just a feckless drifter with no concept of responsibility, but that he has a job and commitments too.

Overall: I really enjoyed this follow on from Getting Off the Ground. The extension in the characterisation was realistic with the focus being almost solely on Elliott and Derek and their romantic journey together. The descriptions of Maui were vivid and made me want to visit. If I have any niggles it's that I was a little disappointed in the epilogue, not because it wasn't satisfying or romantic, but rather because it meant that the story between these two very sympathetic characters has come to a very definite HEA and I was really hoping for another book! For those who read and liked Getting Off the Ground this is an absolute must-read and I'm giving it a grade of 'Excellent'. If you haven't that first short then you can still read this, but you get more of a feel of the change in character for Elliot if you read the short story first. (less)

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Feb 19, 2013 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: couldn-t-put-down, m-m

Oh Elliot and Derek... I'm so glad I got more of them.

This story picks up when they hit the ground in Hawaii and covers the two week vacation that Elliot has taken from his life and agreed to spend with Derek... the sexy stranger he met in the airport in Getting Off the Ground.

The chemistry between these two is intense and the time they spend together, in and out of bed, was so heartwarming to read about. You can slowly see these boys falling for each other, even though Derek is a self-imposed p...more

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May 14, 2011 Nichole (Dirty H) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, m-m

Read this book along with its predecessor, Getting Off The Ground. Together they make one really good book. I am a little bugged that it was published in two parts, and that the author and publisher tricked me into paying for it twice. I don't think that's cool, since it's clear that it's not a book and its sequel but just a single novel split into two. But it's very enjoyable so I won't continue to complain about it.

The problem I've been having lately is that a lot of the m/m books I try to re...more

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May 07, 2011 Skargasm rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: yeah-baby, romance, mm-romance, gay

I was so pleased to see this - I was desperate to see how Elliott and Derek coped with their fortnight together after the one night stand that blew their minds!! And boy, was it worth it.

Derek shows Elliott the islands, takes him to gay friendly clubs and basically sets him free to be himself. In the meantime, Elliott is dealing with the end of his relationship with Ben, his guilt about the new relationship with Derek and some majorly unexpected feelings that may turn this two night stand into...more

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Jun 09, 2011 Wave rated it 4 of 5 stars

4.25 stars

Together with Getting Off The Ground the prequel, this made a terrific novel. I liked Infinity Pools a lot more than GOTG and the sex was certainly hot as only L.A. Witt can write it.

Two days earlier they were strangers and here the guys were, staying together in Derek's house in Maui for 2 weeks, a wonderful setting for a romance.

What I most loved about the book were the descriptions of the places visited by Derek and Elliott on Maui and Molokai which didn't appear to be something fro...more

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May 13, 2011 Ami rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm-romance-or-erotica, mm-contemporary

While I could do with less scenes of them having at it (they're horny, I get it!) but both Elliott and Derek still charm me so much in this sequel. Not to mention that the whole writing about Maui makes me dying to visit Hawaii (also, thanks to the show Hawaii Five-O, I can easily fantasize about it).

The ending is sweet (heck, Derek is a perma-bachelor, so how GREAT it is to see him fall in love with Elliott). Just the right sweetness and adorable moments. The chemistry is still so high between...more

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Aug 08, 2011 Sharon rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is the sequel to Getting Off the Ground (Book #1 Changing Plans). It picks up right where the first one left off. Elliot is on a plane headed to Hawaii to spend two weeks with the rich and sexy playboy Derek. You don’t have to read the first story, but you would be missing out on a wonderfully emotional love scene.

I fell in love with Derek and Elliot in the first book. Witt wrote a sensual, yet tender story about a one night stand between the forever...more http://www.rarelydustybooks.com/2011/...

This is the sequel to Getting Off the Ground (Book #1 Changing Plans). It picks up right where the first one left off. Elliot is on a plane headed to Hawaii to spend two weeks with the rich and sexy playboy Derek. You don’t have to read the first story, but you would be missing out on a wonderfully emotional love scene.

I fell in love with Derek and Elliot in the first book. Witt wrote a sensual, yet tender story about a one night stand between the forever bachelor Derek, and Elliot who was left standing at the alter. Infinity Pools shows Elliot struggling and coming to terms with the ending of one relationship and what could be the beginning of a new and completely different one. Since it is written from Elliot’s POV we only get his internal thoughts as he realizes he is falling in love, but we can tell from Derek’s actions he is also surprised by the intensity of his attraction to Elliot.

Getting off the Ground moved quicker, but it was a much shorter story and focused on their instant sexual attraction. Infinity Pools moves a little slower as the two men get to know each other, but once they do give into their feelings *sigh* things heat up physically and emotionally. Once again, Witt gives a lot of attention to the kissing. I feel this adds a whole different layer of intimacy to the relationship and makes it more realistic.

I love the way Witt writes these characters. It is a happy, sappy love story that will make you feel good when you are done.

This is when Elliott realizes how he feels about Derek:

He gave a quiet, almost shy laugh. "Kind of hard to believe we didn't even know each other two weeks ago."
"Wow, no kidding." Kind of hard? Not even close. I couldn't get my head around it at all. It didn't make sense that we'd ever been strangers, never mind so recently. We were too intimate. Too close. My body reacted too strongly to him, and not just sexually.
Derek kissed me.
Then our eyes met.
And my heart stopped.
Oh, fuck.
I love you.

*swoon*

The third and final book in the Changing Plans series - On The List - will be released on August 21. Stay tuned because there is no way I’m not reading this one *g* and I can’t wait to share my thoughts with you.
We also might have an interview with L.A. Witt and a giveaway here at Rarely Dusty Books for you to look forward to. ;)

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Oct 04, 2011 Tam rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

After a wild night with Derek following getting stood up at the alter, Elliott decided to go off and spend his two weeks in Hawaii with Derek. This totally threw him out of his comfort zone of research and list making but he wanted to do it anyway. The story is basically just the guys hanging out, having hot sex and getting to know one another. Derek also encourages Elliott to try out being single, but they end up at the end of the night with each other. There is also time for Elliott to think,...more

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Apr 26, 2012 Melora rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, read-in-2012

3.5 stars
Much like Getting Off The Ground this is a decent stand-alone title, but it really works better in combination with the first book. Four stars for the pair. I enjoyed seeing Derek and Elliott's interactions and the way they really brought out the best in each other.

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Jun 04, 2012 Susinok rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, glbt

This is my favorite type of romance. It's all about the couple. No sub plots, no mysteries, no great misunderstanding or car crash to make them see the light.

It's about two people developing a relationship over a two-week (all too short) vacation. It's about conversation, affection, sex, love, all of it.

Outstanding.

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May 06, 2011 Chris rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, gay, ebook, romance, done

Very good m/m romance finishing up the story started in Getting Off the Ground about a jilted groom who meets another guy when bad weather delays his flight... the flight that was supposed to be taking him on his honeymoon, instead of on a now solo vacation.

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Jul 07, 2011 Meggie rated it 5 of 5 stars

This story is way to romantic. Wow this slow motion between them was so sweet, calm and full of emotions. I loved it and think it was awesome reading experience. I definitely recommend this series on, to everyone who likes pure romances!

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May 23, 2011 Eva rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-fiction, romance-series-same-couple, mm-romance-or-erotica, opposites-attract

Enjoyed the continuation of Elliott and Derek's story. But I do admit I would have liked to have seen how they coped in the time Elliott was in Seattle. Maybe see how the relationship progressed, what the problem (if any) were. This way we just have a brief mention of how much time's gone by and they are still together and happy. Still it was a very good read overall.

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May 29, 2011 Sadonna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: pdf, mm

OK - I really like these guys. Not really sure why exactly, but I so loved reading about their adventures in Hawaii and how their relationship grew. And of course I really liked the ending.

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Jun 27, 2012 inume27 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm

Damn,I wish I could go to Hawaii...Elliott and Derek were adorable,sweet and really hot together.Still,I wanted a scene with Elliot reaping Ben a new one...snicker...

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May 05, 2011 Leaundra rated it 5 of 5 stars

The chemistry between Elliott and Derek was hot. I thought it started great in the first book but it just got better and better in this one. I wouldn't mind visiting them again!

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Jul 06, 2011 A.J. Llewellyn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: i-own-a-copy

I liked this book much better than the first one. The glimpses we get of the island of Maui are nice if a little generic. I strongly suspect the author has never been there and thus, kept her portrait quite scant. I would have enjoyed more - especially when they go to Molokai which is not something most people do.
The author must have consulted an ancient guide book to Maui since her descriptions of the road to Hana were true 10 years ago. ALL the roads have been paved and there are even painted...more

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Jul 23, 2011 Janean rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-book, erotic-romance, m-m-romance, sequels, series

Read as part of my QGB Q3 Challenge picked by Smut Bitch. This title and its prequel are my first read by the author. I quite enjoyed both books. I liked how the list obsessed Elliot cautiously throws caution to the wind and takes a chance on Derek even though he knew it was only "temporary" in the first book. And Derek's transformation from a man leary of love to a man totally in love was fun to watch in this book. These guys were absolutely sexy together even when Derek set it up that Elliot c...more

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May 31, 2012 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-glbt, series-or-connected

Another book with hot Elliott and Derek sex. Count me in!

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May 16, 2011 Aurora Alexander rated it 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Hot, hot, hot and well written too!

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May 13, 2011 MandyM rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-romance

Nice read but didn't quite buy the HEA.

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Jan 20, 2012 Anja rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m

3.25

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Jun 18, 2011 Tracy's Place rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

4.5 out of 5

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Aug 20, 2011 Rachel rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemp-m-m, romance-m-m

I just LOVED this! Picked up right where the first book left off, and everything was written so well and descriptively and the characters and pacing felt real, even though it was just over 2 weeks. Their chemistry was smokin' hot and I just adored the ending!

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Jan 21, 2013 Aniko rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle

3.5 to 3.75 stars

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May 18, 2013 Jennifer marked it as to-read

May 19, 2013 Wo rated it 4 of 5 stars

May 16, 2013 Jay rated it 3 of 5 stars

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