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Hot Head (Head #1)
by
Damon Suede (Goodreads Author)
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire...
Since 9/11, Brooklyn firefighter Griff Muir has wrestled with impossible feelings for his best friend and partner at Ladder 181, Dante Anastagio. Unfortunately, Dante is strictly a ladies’ man, and the FDNY isn’t exactly gay-friendly. For ten years, Griff has hidden his heart in a half-life of public heroics and private anguish.
Griff’s c...more
Since 9/11, Brooklyn firefighter Griff Muir has wrestled with impossible feelings for his best friend and partner at Ladder 181, Dante Anastagio. Unfortunately, Dante is strictly a ladies’ man, and the FDNY isn’t exactly gay-friendly. For ten years, Griff has hidden his heart in a half-life of public heroics and private anguish.
Griff’s c...more
Paperback, 310 pages
Published
June 17th 2011
by Dreamspinner Press
(first published June 15th 2011)
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Jul 01, 2012
Baba ♥♥♥ Marcus, Tyler, Tate, Dan, Ty, & Hunter
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5 of 5 stars
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5 stars.*****Review completed July 1, 2012
5 smokin' hot stars!! Where there's smoke there's fire. Indeed. *cough* Hot Head was a fan-freakin-tastic read! Prepare yourself to be gushed upon. *Kissing Dante* *kissing Griff* *kissing my Kindle*
Thoughtful. Passionate. Emotional. Evocative. Raw. Just…beautiful.
Truth be told, I didn't read this story sooner because a certain part of the blurb put me off. It's th...more
5 smokin' hot stars!! Where there's smoke there's fire. Indeed. *cough* Hot Head was a fan-freakin-tastic read! Prepare yourself to be gushed upon. *Kissing Dante* *kissing Griff* *kissing my Kindle*
Thoughtful. Passionate. Emotional. Evocative. Raw. Just…beautiful.
Because people should not be punished for loving and hoping and holding their hearts open.
Truth be told, I didn't read this story sooner because a certain part of the blurb put me off. It's th...more
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"I love you,Dante Inigo Anastagio.You'll never know how much."
Yes,I was so,so afraid that Dante will never know how much Griff loved him.I was afraid that Dante will never know what he meant to Griff.
Readers let me introduce you to Griffin and Dante---
The world's greatest idiots who are AMAZING, ADORABLE,extremely HOT firemen and just plain BEAUTIFUL!!Polar opposites of each other and yet linked together in an intangible way.
Griff had been brought up by his Dad,who had all the warmth of a Siber...more
Feb 14, 2013
UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Lovers of true romance, sexy m/m stories and great characters.
Recommended to UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish by:
Holly
It’s the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center, and FDNY firefighter Griff Muir is spending it at the Stone Bone, a popular bar and hangout spot for the city’s finest. With him is his best friend and almost brother, Dante Anastagio, who much to Griff’s regret is a ladies’ man. It’s not that Griff casts any kind of moral judgment on his friend, not at all, it's just that... well, he’s in love with Dante and has been for a long time. But, it's not like Griff is...more
Nov 07, 2012
Vishous * 4ever Racht's Minion *
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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Recommended to Vishous * 4ever Racht's Minion * by:
Blacky *YA/NA addict*
Shelves:
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I think I'm gonna make a new shelf called:
"awesome-breathless-could-not-put-down-5stars-pure-perfection-books-recommended-by-the-mighty-blacky"...
I must admit that this was my first M/M romance book and I didn't know anything about it when I started reading it, I didn't know how would I feel but after reading it there is only one word for it:
“PER-FUCKING-FECTION!”
THE STORY
From blurb: Dante is strictly a ladies' man, and the FDNY isn't exactly gay-friendly. For ten years, Griff has hidden his h...more
"awesome-breathless-could-not-put-down-5stars-pure-perfection-books-recommended-by-the-mighty-blacky"...
I must admit that this was my first M/M romance book and I didn't know anything about it when I started reading it, I didn't know how would I feel but after reading it there is only one word for it:
“PER-FUCKING-FECTION!”
THE STORY
From blurb: Dante is strictly a ladies' man, and the FDNY isn't exactly gay-friendly. For ten years, Griff has hidden his h...more
Jul 26, 2012
Becs - Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Becs - Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews by:
Monique ~ Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews
This is my first foray into the male/male romance genre. One of my GR friends has long been trying to convince me to try this so I told her to choose me a book and this is one she selected. I like to think that I’m an open minded reader and reviewer and I’ve been looking forward to stepping onto pastures new.
I told my husband I was about to read a gay romance between two New York firefighters and he gave me a look of unmitigated horror. “Why on earth would you want to read that?” he asked. I ask...more
I told my husband I was about to read a gay romance between two New York firefighters and he gave me a look of unmitigated horror. “Why on earth would you want to read that?” he asked. I ask...more
Feb 18, 2013
Rosalinda
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5 of 5 stars
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FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED :)
***I LOVE GRIFFIN MUIR*** That is all :)
I know he's got red hair but that picture was just perfect!
I have a HUGE stupid grin in my face every time I think about this book. Why did it end? :(
Griff & Dante are besties, they work together as firemen, madre mia, we don’t have those firemen in Spain!. From the beginning of their story we know Griff is confused about his feelings for Dante. He doesn’t know if he is gay but he knows he gets a boner every time Dante is close...more
Jan 15, 2013
LisaT - AttentionIsArbitrary M/M Blog LisaT131
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
m-m, gay, same sex, 9-11, firefighters
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“Because people should not be punished for loving and hoping and holding their hearts open.”
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My timing in reading this book has a lot to do with how it hit home for me. While I was swept away with the powerful, hard-hitting writing style and the "hell-yes" sexiness, it was the underlying message that came through loud and clear. That message will and has made this book a genre classic, of which I wish it to transcend.
Last week, my president announced his stand...more
Unapologetically sentimental. By turns elegiac and blunt—with the occasional breathtakingly beautiful turn of phrase. By no means a perfect novel, it is still rich with symbolism, and compassion, and searingly hot sex.
Above all, though, it is at its heart a very, very romantic story, and one whose imagery will stay with me for some time.
Also: hot firemen. So—y'know—that.
Above all, though, it is at its heart a very, very romantic story, and one whose imagery will stay with me for some time.
Also: hot firemen. So—y'know—that.
Jul 06, 2012
Monique ~ Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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I want a special button to give books more than five stars!!!
I have had to really sit down and think about writing this review, as I don't know if my words could ever do this book or Damon Suede's writing justice.......and HELL YES, it really is that good. In fact it is the best m/m book I have read so far.
When he wrote this book, he must have been feeling it from the heart...I know because I felt every emotion, from raw and deep, to sweet and endearing right along with the characters, it is ei...more
I have had to really sit down and think about writing this review, as I don't know if my words could ever do this book or Damon Suede's writing justice.......and HELL YES, it really is that good. In fact it is the best m/m book I have read so far.
When he wrote this book, he must have been feeling it from the heart...I know because I felt every emotion, from raw and deep, to sweet and endearing right along with the characters, it is ei...more
Jul 19, 2012
Heather C
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommended to Heather C by:
Gyn
This book was so fuckin' HOT...and SWEET!!
I have no idea why the hell I waited so long to read this! Maybe I heard too many mixed opinions? Or maybe I thought it was all porn because the MCs involved themselves in porn? Wow, how surprised am I?!! This was a LOVE STORY! Not porn!! A love story between two best friends, Griff and Dante.
I wouldn't even say there was a lot of sex. Every scene was important to the progression of the story. And when they finally did have sex...real sex, Oh. My. Fuck!...more
I have no idea why the hell I waited so long to read this! Maybe I heard too many mixed opinions? Or maybe I thought it was all porn because the MCs involved themselves in porn? Wow, how surprised am I?!! This was a LOVE STORY! Not porn!! A love story between two best friends, Griff and Dante.
I wouldn't even say there was a lot of sex. Every scene was important to the progression of the story. And when they finally did have sex...real sex, Oh. My. Fuck!...more
I really loved this book...being my first m/m book I was very pleasantly surprised and I was very glad not to have to endure the unaccepting aspect. I was really dreading that part of the story--I thought for sure we would have to deal with haters in the fire department and haters in the Italian community and when we didn't, I was so relieved! I didn't feel as though I was cheated out of any drama by not having that be a part of the story. I feel like the point regarding discrimination was made...more
I fell like a statue, this is a beautiful love story.
5 big tender Stars from me
Love is always right, but so difficult sometimes. This is not just a romance, it's more - it's a beautiful love story. A story that feels so real, with real feelings, fear of prejudice and bigotry and about believing in oneself.
5 big tender Stars from me
Love is always right, but so difficult sometimes. This is not just a romance, it's more - it's a beautiful love story. A story that feels so real, with real feelings, fear of prejudice and bigotry and about believing in oneself.
Even if he had all these awful feelings for his friend, for a man, that he couldn't control. In their word, two guys together was impossible....more
Two guys? Bad idea.
"To bad we ain't queer, you and
Hot Head was, as it appears to have been for quite a few other people, my very first m/m book. I'd read a couple other series (PNR) that featured a m/m couple in a secondary storyline, but never a full length m/m book completely focused on two men, unless you count Lover Mine by J.R. Ward, but that is so not the same!
My friend, Duchess Nicole, was in the same boat so we decided to dive into this together! I have to admit that going in, i was kind of expecting m/m porn but i was ok with that, as...more
My friend, Duchess Nicole, was in the same boat so we decided to dive into this together! I have to admit that going in, i was kind of expecting m/m porn but i was ok with that, as...more
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^^GETTING HEAD HAS NEVER BEEN THIS HOT!^^
More of my reviews and thoughts on my blog PANTS OFF REVIEWS
Hot Head is critically acclaimed (by me), this book was the Kool-Aid, and by Kool-Aid, I mean the shit. I loved every fecking minute of it. It’s rough, raw and ready (wait a sec is that, not some other book). Well those words describe this book perfectly; stuffs on fire, feelings are blazing hot. The men like it rough, and they are always ready. Forget it; this is starting to sound extremely che...more
More of my reviews and thoughts on my blog PANTS OFF REVIEWS
Hot Head is critically acclaimed (by me), this book was the Kool-Aid, and by Kool-Aid, I mean the shit. I loved every fecking minute of it. It’s rough, raw and ready (wait a sec is that, not some other book). Well those words describe this book perfectly; stuffs on fire, feelings are blazing hot. The men like it rough, and they are always ready. Forget it; this is starting to sound extremely che...more
DIK
From the ashes of 911 Damon Suede has written a novel that’s raw, dialogue that’s fresh, a plot that grips you and makes your stomach ache, prose that entices, and characters that are so incredibly complex, flawed and over the top you will have no doubt who wrote Hot Head because the author’s fingerprints are all over every page. This book has all the elements I look for in an unforgettable story - drama, human tragedy, family, heart, guts, excitement, the unexpected, and above all, unconditi...more
From the ashes of 911 Damon Suede has written a novel that’s raw, dialogue that’s fresh, a plot that grips you and makes your stomach ache, prose that entices, and characters that are so incredibly complex, flawed and over the top you will have no doubt who wrote Hot Head because the author’s fingerprints are all over every page. This book has all the elements I look for in an unforgettable story - drama, human tragedy, family, heart, guts, excitement, the unexpected, and above all, unconditi...more
on steroids. Which would have been fine but this one just went on for too long. Plus, the "I'm not worthy" shtick got old.
Thanks to some nudging from my fellow GR members, I decided to make my first foray into the m/m genre. Having fallen in love with the torturous yet beautiful relationship between Quinn & Blay in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, I started to feel very differently about what m/m romance would/could be.
So, with that, friends suggested Hot Head as a good starter book. Sure, it had a couple steamy parts but what was great about this book was that you could really sense the love and deep commi...more
4.5
So this was powerful, an engrossing read with very likeable characters. I loved big, softhearted bear Griff - although he was so dense at times I wanted to smack him over the head and shout at him, Brains, much? And of course spitfire-loose cannon-Dante was adorable and über-sexy. Actually they both were acting - and especially not-talking - as if they were a little... slow. not dumb, mind you, just not that accustomed to talking, rather than acting. Which fits their characters. And set in m...more
So this was powerful, an engrossing read with very likeable characters. I loved big, softhearted bear Griff - although he was so dense at times I wanted to smack him over the head and shout at him, Brains, much? And of course spitfire-loose cannon-Dante was adorable and über-sexy. Actually they both were acting - and especially not-talking - as if they were a little... slow. not dumb, mind you, just not that accustomed to talking, rather than acting. Which fits their characters. And set in m...more
I don't know where to start with this review...
First - In my country there are NO hot firemen. Nope. They don't do calenders cause most of them are old lol if there were hotties like Griff and Dante, I'd set my own tree on fire just to have them come to the rescue
Second - Before I start with the story and all, I have to say the writing style was something new for me. I mean, I'm pretty good at english, have no problems reading books written in it, but here, swear to God, I sometimes had n...more
First - In my country there are NO hot firemen. Nope. They don't do calenders cause most of them are old lol if there were hotties like Griff and Dante, I'd set my own tree on fire just to have them come to the rescue
Second - Before I start with the story and all, I have to say the writing style was something new for me. I mean, I'm pretty good at english, have no problems reading books written in it, but here, swear to God, I sometimes had n...more
Aug 01, 2011
Lenore
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Lenore by:
UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish
What a powerful story! I fell in love with Dante because Griff loves him in such a beautiful, almost tender way, without expecting anything in return. Everything for his "brother", who somewhere along the way became the love of his life. Not that he's not a looker, Dante. With his raven black curls and his midnight black eyes and his olive skin and his muscled body. Same goes for Griff by the way. The kind-hearted red-haired giant. How can you not love the guy?
Their story is touching in so many...more
Their story is touching in so many...more
Jan 10, 2012
♥Laddie♥
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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ETA: Re-read 1/09/12. New comments in italics
This was a very strange reading experience for me.
See Laddie trying to keep an open mind: Things were not as strange this time around but I did have to fight against preconceived notions from my first read. I jumped into the fray Sylvester Stallone style with guns blazing and grenades strapped to my belt.
The beginning of the book almost did me in. It felt like pages and pages of inner dialogue. What I disliked about the inner dialogue was that I felt...more
This was a very strange reading experience for me.
See Laddie trying to keep an open mind: Things were not as strange this time around but I did have to fight against preconceived notions from my first read. I jumped into the fray Sylvester Stallone style with guns blazing and grenades strapped to my belt.
The beginning of the book almost did me in. It felt like pages and pages of inner dialogue. What I disliked about the inner dialogue was that I felt...more
Jan 30, 2012
Laura
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Laura by:
Christina and Lenore
I don’t even know where to start really. This book surprised the hell out of me! I expected a hot read, which it was—but so much more as well. This story, characters and writing style touched my heart right from the get go.
What I loved: full body blushes, kilts, midnight eyes, pirate smiles, the whole Anastagio family, and the huge heart! OH--Did I mention the hot sex and smoldering chemistry? Yeah, loved that too! Oooolala…
I loved both Griff and Dante! But it was Damon Suede who really stole...more
What I loved: full body blushes, kilts, midnight eyes, pirate smiles, the whole Anastagio family, and the huge heart! OH--Did I mention the hot sex and smoldering chemistry? Yeah, loved that too! Oooolala…
I loved both Griff and Dante! But it was Damon Suede who really stole...more
First MM romance book...Very different from the books I usually read, but I liked it very much! Review to come.
***UPDATE***
This review was posted on Way Too Hot Books Blog
"No one deserves to be punished
for loving with an open heart."
O.k., first I have to make a confession; when I first started using Goodreads way back 2-3 years ago, writing book reviews and meeting all these great book-addicts all over the world and checking out their reviews and shelves I was sometimes perplexed by the type o...more
***UPDATE***
This review was posted on Way Too Hot Books Blog
"No one deserves to be punished
for loving with an open heart."
O.k., first I have to make a confession; when I first started using Goodreads way back 2-3 years ago, writing book reviews and meeting all these great book-addicts all over the world and checking out their reviews and shelves I was sometimes perplexed by the type o...more
Oct 12, 2012
JoJo - JJJ (Jo Anna)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to JoJo - JJJ (Jo Anna) by:
Monique Lehane
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Although this is not my typical genre I really enjoyed reading this book. It did start off slow for me but then once I got into I wanted more more more.. Even though this was a full length novel I wanted more of Dante and Griff together. They made such an amazing couple and their love for one another was so genuine. I will be looking forward to reading more from this author.
Well Hell!! The last third of this book came out of nowhere, and knocked me the hell out! This is a book to read to the last page, because you get what you work for in the end. Oh yes you do!!
Now, there were quite a few things that bothered me about this book. And it took a second try to actually finish it. But if I'm man enough to bitch about what I didn't like, I'm man enough to say this was a hell of a lot better than I thought it would be.
Mr. Suede for starters has fantastic style. His imag...more
Now, there were quite a few things that bothered me about this book. And it took a second try to actually finish it. But if I'm man enough to bitch about what I didn't like, I'm man enough to say this was a hell of a lot better than I thought it would be.
Mr. Suede for starters has fantastic style. His imag...more
“Your life needs an airbag. I swear, Anastagio, you should have come equipped when you were born.”
Just then Dante leaned against him, brow between his shoulder blades for a moment, so tentatively Griff held his breath. His voice was almost sheepish.
“Nah. Everyone knows I was born defective. They didn’t install you until later.”
Just then Dante leaned against him, brow between his shoulder blades for a moment, so tentatively Griff held his breath. His voice was almost sheepish.
“Nah. Everyone knows I was born defective. They didn’t install you until later.”
Sweet, mind-blowing PERFECTION!
Oh boy...where to start? So this is my first group read and let me tell you I was so not prepared for how awesome this book was. I have never read anything from this author but he is on my auto-buy list for sure. He has written two beautifully strong and endearing characters that will definitely stick with me for a long time. Griff is a big, beautiful, kilt-loving, Scottish hottie that totally won my heart in this one...his shear size and sexy red hair grab everyon...more
Oh boy...where to start? So this is my first group read and let me tell you I was so not prepared for how awesome this book was. I have never read anything from this author but he is on my auto-buy list for sure. He has written two beautifully strong and endearing characters that will definitely stick with me for a long time. Griff is a big, beautiful, kilt-loving, Scottish hottie that totally won my heart in this one...his shear size and sexy red hair grab everyon...more
Feb 17, 2013
I.Am.Reader
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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*sigh*
Loved it, loved it, loved it....and loved it some more!
Loved it, loved it, loved it....and loved it some more!
October 16, 2012 Reread:
I was compelled to reread after a trip to the 9/11 Memorial because it so thoroughly affected me. 5 stars
Original review:
Well, hot damn. That was an interesting read.
I find myself at a loss for words to describe my thoughts. I can't imagine spending 10 years in love with someone who seems so unattainable, especially when that person is your best friend and with whom you spend most of your time, double especially when you're not "supposed" to love him. When Griff and Dante...more
I was compelled to reread after a trip to the 9/11 Memorial because it so thoroughly affected me. 5 stars
Original review:
Well, hot damn. That was an interesting read.
I find myself at a loss for words to describe my thoughts. I can't imagine spending 10 years in love with someone who seems so unattainable, especially when that person is your best friend and with whom you spend most of your time, double especially when you're not "supposed" to love him. When Griff and Dante...more
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Damon Suede grew up out-n-proud deep in the anus of right-wing America, and escaped as soon as it was legal. He has lived all over: Houston, New York, London, Prague, with a few long stretches in New Orleans and Vienna. Along the way, he’s earned his crust as a model, a messenger, a promoter, a programmer, a sculptor, a singer, a stripper, a bookkeeper, a bartender, a techie, a teacher, a director
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