Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

A Life Without You (Boston Boys #1)

by Erica Pike (Goodreads Author)

3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 · rating details · 363 ratings · 75 reviews

Jesse's like a bar of soap: the tighter Adam holds on, the faster Jesse slips away. Or that's how it feels to Adam. It doesn't help that Jesse has a girlfriend back home and claims to be straight, but there's no way with all the sparks and physical intimacy flying between the two roommates.

When Adam believes he has reached his ultimate happiness, the bedroom walls come cra...more

ebook, 236 pages

Published January 13th 2012 by MLR Press

more details... edit details

Get a copy:

More…

Friend Reviews

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

Lists with This Book

Best M/M Romance Published in 2012

72nd out of 581 books — 1,203 voters

Maybe With a Chance of Certainty by John Goode

Best Gay Romance Featuring Characters Attending High School/College

45th out of 332 books — 530 voters

More lists with this book...

Community Reviews

(showing 1-30 of 811)

filter | sort: default (?) | rating details

Apr 17, 2012 DarienMoya rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads, butt-virgins, best-friends-getting-dirty, fave-books-of-2012, gay-for-you, my-m-m-lovin, piss-off-books-of-2012, release-2012, pants-off-reviews

4.5

Books fall under three catergories for me, the ones I can't wait to read to cause a pants losing, the books I anticipate reading, and the others where the blurb sounds interesting and it gets added to the pile. A Life Without You is one of those where the blurb sounded interesting and I decided to give it a try, well folks I'm glad I said yes to reviewing it because I freaking loved it. It's one of those where I wanna run naked through some fields singing " the hills are a live with the sound...more 4.5

Books fall under three catergories for me, the ones I can't wait to read to cause a pants losing, the books I anticipate reading, and the others where the blurb sounds interesting and it gets added to the pile. A Life Without You is one of those where the blurb sounded interesting and I decided to give it a try, well folks I'm glad I said yes to reviewing it because I freaking loved it. It's one of those where I wanna run naked through some fields singing " the hills are a live with the sound of ~~music~~ *awesome*". This book caused a pants losing of epic proportions and I'm so in love with the story.

Adam is in love with his roommate Jesse, but he doesn't want to tell him he's gay because he already lost a roommate because of his sexuality. The only thing thats different is that if Jesse left him it would hurt more than anything else. When a friend dares Jesse to kiss Adam all his secrets come out, and it puts a strain on their friendship. The kiss he shared with Jesse was life changing and he knows that he is in serious love with is friend. If only Jesse will admit that he also wants Adam, judging by the hard piece of length in his pants.

The story unfolds with the boys growing attraction, and the sexual chemistry they share. All isn't well in their room, because Jesse has a girlfriend and he refuses to let her go. Adam is willing to take anything he has to offer, even it kills him to be the fuck buddy, knowing that nothing more will ever come of their relationship.

Jesse is character I love but sort of hate. He has a girlfriend whom he is cheating on, and he has Adam on the side. He wants the security of being the straight boy, but he also wants the chemistry and the love he has for Adam. Then he pulls a douche move by forbidding Adam to be with anyone else, while he cuddles and eventually has sex with the girlfriend. He seems like such a bastard but yet my heart goes out to him, I can just imagine his inner turmoil being faced with the possibility of being gay or just gay for Adam.

Adam I really liked but also found him very passive at times. I understand love and finding your soulmate but he just took way too much crap from Jesse, and because of that he got the shitty end of the stick; just a few too many times. I did love the boys together, talk about sexy as hell and so utterly sweet. It was great to see how they got from point A, to point B.

Overall, Erica Pike has written a fantabulous book and I am so in love with the story. I was all smiles from the beginning to the end, it kept me enthralled and jumping out of my pants. The author is going down as a must read for me, if she keeps writing about beautiful boys such as Jesse and Adam. A Life Without You will also keep you interested with awesmazing supporting characters, and I want more of these fun and sexy boys. All that eyeliner and leather had me hyperventilating over my iPad, and wanting all of them to get together in a serious orgy of limbs and holes (gawd it would have been sexy). I Love This Book!

More of my reviews and ramblings at PANTS OFF REVIEWS
(less)

7 likes · like · see review

Sep 01, 2012 Veronica / V added it

Shelves: girly-bits-in-m-m-books, cheating-or-open-relationship

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.

4 likes · like · see review

Jun 05, 2012 Susan65-Coug :-) rated it 4 of 5 stars

What an emotionally draining story. It was beautiful and disturbing, happy and sad, exciting and debilitating, all at the same time. You want Adam to be more understanding at the beginning because Jesse is so very young and just realizing that he is not straight. You want to drop-kick Jesse when his stubbornness to appear straight and continues the “expectation” of others to finish school, marry and have kids…no matter what and even though he does not love his girlfriend back home. Jesse is very...more

12 likes · like · see review

Apr 21, 2012 Gabbi rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: series, top2bottom-reviews, angst

http://top2bottomreviews.wordpress.com/

Adam has had a hard time keeping a college roommate. Once the roommate finds out he’s gay, they soon move out, leaving Adam alone. Adam is caught off guard when the handsome and very likeable, Jesse, moves in with him. Try as he might, Adam can’t bring himself to tell Jesse he’s gay, preferring to keep it a secret so he can be around Jesse as much as possible. One night after a long night of partying, the truth comes out, and to Adam’s relief, Jesse seems t...more http://top2bottomreviews.wordpress.com/

Adam has had a hard time keeping a college roommate. Once the roommate finds out he’s gay, they soon move out, leaving Adam alone. Adam is caught off guard when the handsome and very likeable, Jesse, moves in with him. Try as he might, Adam can’t bring himself to tell Jesse he’s gay, preferring to keep it a secret so he can be around Jesse as much as possible. One night after a long night of partying, the truth comes out, and to Adam’s relief, Jesse seems to take the news in stride. But, from Jesse’s questions and by some of the body language that Adam receives from him, Adam starts to believe that Jesse might be attracted to him as well.

With this attraction comes problems. For one thing, Jesse is engaged to be married and has no intention of leaving his fiancée. Jesse wants to have the wife, white picket fence and handful of kids, and being gay or bisexual in Jesse’s mind will not allow him to achieve these things. Even though Adam knows this, he can’t help but hope that in time the feelings that keep growing and developing between them will bring Jesse of the closet so they can someday build a life together. But, as time goes by and when Jesse’s girlfriend arrives, Adam starts to truly understand that Jesse really may never chose to be with him. Will time and a lot of patience from Adam be what Jesse needs for him to come out of the closet and be with the man he truly loves, or will he succeed in pushing Adam away and out of his life forever?

A Life Without You is a wonderful read. As soon as I began this book the characters and fast-paced storyline kept this reader’s attention until I finished the very last word. I experienced every emotion while I read this book. There were times I laughed out loud, fussed angrily at some of the characters’ behaviors and used a tissue or two because of the heartbreak and sadness Adam experienced throughout the story. All in all I really loved this book and I hated to see it come to an end.

The main characters, Adam and Jesse, are not perfect heroes. The story is told through Adam’s eyes and through his point of view, and although I found Adam to be a very likeable hero, he’s certainly not perfect. He has his flaws. He makes mistakes, but the love and devotion he has for Jesse was truly beautiful to see. There were MANY times I thought Jesse didn’t deserve Adam’s love, but in the end, Jesse ends up being a hero worthy of Adam’s love, so in the end, it was worth the heart wrenching journey and the roller coaster ride it took for the two characters to get there.

Unfortunately, there will be some people who will not like this book because there is some cheating involved. Remember, Jesse is engaged to be married and while he’s going through his bullheaded, tormented time of trying to figure out how he needed to live his life, he sleeps with his fiancée while he’s secretly with Adam. Now, normally I do NOT like to read about cheating heroes, but because I loved Adam and understood that Jesse had really allowed his life to get out of control, I was able to overlook it and not allow this to ruin the story for me. I truly hope that people will give this book a chance and not automatically refuse to read it because of the cheating and the whole ‘girl cootie’ aspect of it. Both Jesse and Adam go through A LOT of character development as the story progresses and I loved watching them both change into smarter, mature men.

I also loved the secondary characters in the story. Ms. Pike is really able to make all of her characters live and breathe off of the written page. I’m anxiously looking forward to reading the next book in the series and other books written by this author. If you are looking for a well-written romance with likeable and humanly flawed characters that have to work hard for their happy ending, A Life Without You is definitely the book for you!!(less)

2 likes · like · see review

Jul 04, 2012 Erica Pike added it · (Review from the author)

Shelves: erica-pike-books

The next book in this series is Absolutely Eric, but it can be read as a standalone.

3 likes · like · see review

Apr 25, 2012 Valentina Heart rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: glbt, hearts-on-fire

This review was originally written for Hearts on Fire Reviews and can also be found there.

This is my second story by Erica Pike, but if I hadn’t read the first one I probably never would have dared to read A Life Without You, not to mention the cover that really just puts me off.

Jesse and Adam are roommates at college and while Adam is gay, Jesse has a fiancé back home and is adamantly refusing to give up his dream of marriage and kids despite taking it up the ass daily. I did put it a bit crud...more This review was originally written for Hearts on Fire Reviews and can also be found there.

This is my second story by Erica Pike, but if I hadn’t read the first one I probably never would have dared to read A Life Without You, not to mention the cover that really just puts me off.

Jesse and Adam are roommates at college and while Adam is gay, Jesse has a fiancé back home and is adamantly refusing to give up his dream of marriage and kids despite taking it up the ass daily. I did put it a bit crudely, but honestly that is exactly what happens and I did resent Jesse for most of this book. Anyway, at one point the fiancé gets suspicious and visits, causing more trouble than she’s worth really and turns the whole relationship between Jesse and Adam upside down.

It is strange, but that was my favorite part of this book. The emotional side was almost overwhelming and the reason why I initially liked this author’s writing drifted up to the surface. Heartbreak is very real and very difficult to get through and I liked the way this book shined for it. Some people might say it was too emotional, or the guys were too weepy, but for me it felt real and that is why I rated this with four stars.

To be honest, the first half of the book was good, but not all that great. The buildup seemed too long to me and I just didn’t like Jesse at all. He is a cheater and he really does not pick sides, so I should warn all those interested that there is male/female sex in this book, although not detailed or shown, it does happen ‘off screen’. Anyway, I can handle cheating as my track record in reading cheating books clearly shows, but I just couldn’t sympathize with Jesse’s situation. He was not honest and was rather selfish on more than one occasion and if by chance the author had put another more active character in this book I would have easily cheered that guy and Adam on.

Adam on the other hand was a bit pushy, but the guy was in love so I did forgive him. He seemed much more sincere although not always like someone who actually has some self-respect. Still, I liked him and the way the whole fiancé situation affected him, returned this book to the right track for me. My favorite character was a side one, as it often happens it seems. Eric is Adam’s best friend, flashy, mouthy and pushy, he was just a perfect person to lift this story up a bit. I love how he was caring and a great friend while not holding any words back.

In the end, I did really like this book, but it wasn’t as impressive as another short one I’ve read by Erica Pike. It is also not something I can just go ahead and recommend simply because it is a book that pushes a lot of buttons and does drag out a bit at times. Still, I did notice it was a part of a series and I will definitely be on a look out for the next one.(less)

3 likes · like · see review

Oct 10, 2012 Cris rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: couldnt-get-into-it, m-m, romance

Long ago and far away I was dumped by the Great Love of My Life (tm) because he had an out of town girlfriend and I was the girl on the side. I literally thought I was going to die of a broken heart for a few months there. I had never been in so much pain and never has it been that bad since. First loves, always with the drama.

However, while I went kinda crazy, I did not go into a month-long fugue. Maybe some people have, but I've never heard of such a thing. And seriously, I scoff now, but I do...more

1 like · like · see review

Mar 12, 2013 Makhda rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.

1 like · like · see review

May 12, 2012 Morgana rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: roommates-neighbours, angst, young-adults-high-school-college, friends-to-lovers, coming-of-age, will-read-again

Read in January:

I was not sure how to rate this. I guess to some extent I even liked it. About 30% of the book was really good, but the more I read the more I was getting tired of this cheating issue. (view spoiler)...more

2 likes · like · see review

Jan 31, 2012 Anke rated it 3 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.

4 likes · like · see review

Jul 16, 2012 Guilty Pleasures rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: guiltypleasures-gennieg

Gennie's review posted on Guilty Pleasures

In many ways A Life Without You by Erica Pike is a classic coming of age story, and as such it is filled with drama, angst and lack of communication. This story is told from Adam’s perspective and is the tale of how he falls in love with his “straight” roommate, Jesse (who is engaged to his girl back home), during their freshman year of college.

Adam has had a rough upbringing partly due to his drunken mother and partly because of his recognition early on...more

1 like · like · see review

Jul 08, 2012 Elisa Ramblings added it

The concept is pretty simple: Jesse is a farm boy that, for the first time in his life, has the chance to live outside his family circle while he attends college. Of course Jesse’s life is already planned, he will marry his high school sweetheart, will find a job as physician in the same high school, will have 2.5 kids and everything.

But something happens, Jesse is paired with a gay roommate, and Adam is nice, cool, and way more sexy to Jesse’s eyes than his girlfriend. At first it seems it’s Ad...more

1 like · like · see review

Jul 06, 2012 Top 2 Bottom Reviews Interviews and More rated it 5 of 5 stars

http://top2bottomreviews.wordpress.co...
(view spoiler)...more

1 like · like · see review

Feb 06, 2012 Adriana rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: male-male, contemporary, free-gift-prize-or-online

I usually don't read books that involve cheating, gay-for-you, man-women sex (when he is gay), and coming out stories, why? I really don't know, maybe to much angst, and even if they end up with a HEA, it's bittersweet, obviously there are some exceptions, some great books contain this themes and are great.

Reading some reviews I know that this book contains three of the topics that I don't like, but seeing this was a gift... I'm gonna give it a chance.

Let's see how it goes.

----------------------...more

3 likes · like · see review

Dec 26, 2012 clear skies rated it 3 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I actually liked this book better than the first one, because in my opinion this one had a little more depth with its storytelling. Adam is a college student and funnily enough book two gave a better description on how he was physically and personality wise. I went into this book knowing how beautiful Adam looked and how moody he was as a person. Not sure why the author didn't paint a picture of him in his own book more aptly. I think because I read book #2 first I already knew his character.

I...more I actually liked this book better than the first one, because in my opinion this one had a little more depth with its storytelling. Adam is a college student and funnily enough book two gave a better description on how he was physically and personality wise. I went into this book knowing how beautiful Adam looked and how moody he was as a person. Not sure why the author didn't paint a picture of him in his own book more aptly. I think because I read book #2 first I already knew his character.

I do suppose without that introduction I would have criticised his lack of characterisation in this book. Adam meets Jesse after Adam's room-mate ditches him because he is gay, and Jesse's ditches him because he was uncomfortable because Jesse slept in the nude. Not sure if Jesse's room-mate would have been allowed to do that. Nor do I know whether it is THAT easy for freshmen to chop and change their room-mates at will. The little that I know about American dorm life is these take months and months of planning. So yes like the second book this book also suffers from unrealistic notions. I'm not sure why one needs to suspend their belief for such small things. There was no need to add that element into the story. I can only guess so Adam can lust over Jesse's naked body. I think all that could have been done without the silly plot device of both Adam and Jesse getting ditched.

As expected Adam falls madly in love with Jesse; but Jesse is straight has a girlfriend and so forth. That's the plot. Adam falls for a man he can't have (for a little while anyway). However, as the story progresses and as does their friendship it starts shifting into them getting together. Jesse cheats on his girlfriend and Adam has no morals. Adam is an almighty dick to Jesse's girlfriend who bless her has done nothing to encounter the wrath of Adam (other than being Jesse's girlfriend).

Adam is crazily and scarily obsessed with Jesse. Jesse is also and refuses to allow Adam to sleep with other people. Despite being adamant that he will marry his girlfriend. Adam goes mad in this book when Jesse keeps breaking his heart. Adam is slightly saved from his derange antics by his friend Eric. The story veers into slightly psychotic and very unhealthy. I think the author needs to find a realistic balance of drama and angst and I can't help but wish her editor could have pointed that out.

When both boys were calm in this story they were sweet. I did overall enjoy this book, and I would have enjoyed it more without the needless drama that the author insisted. This could have been a raw and emotional story without all the bells and whistle. I do have one big criticism that I couldn't forgive. Jesse ends up getting an STD which he aptly blames Adam for (bravo). We find out his girlfriend also cheated on him and gave him the STD. To me this was done to make Jesse look less bad because his girlfriend also cheated. It also made her look worse because she gave him and STD and thus is more "gross". I really do not like how women are portrayed in M/M books. I'm not saying I know the author's intentions here. However, as a reader this is what it came across as. "Jesse cheated but hey so did his girlfriend and she's worse because she gave him and STD. All is square." No.

Despite that with Jesse and Adam together I would actually like to read more of them. They are enjoyable to read without the melodrama. However if anyone wants to know how to do a trope similar to this one done right read "Promises" by Marie Sexton.(less)

like · see review

Sep 10, 2012 Tiya Rosa marked it as did-not-finish

Shelves: asshole-mc, m-m, kill-it-with-fire, pissed-me-off

DNF at 27% (view spoiler)...more

2 likes · like · see review

Jun 29, 2012 Sunne rated it 4 of 5 stars

It was good - I mean really good but there is one thing - and call me inconsequential because I'm going to give the second book "Absoulutely Eric" five stars despite it is brutal and disturbing - but I experienced Adam's "love" for Jesse from the beginning more like an obsession. I will not say that he doesn't love him and the other way round - the book starts heartbreakingly sweet and Jesse's struggles and Adam's willingness to be there...it's all very well written and I loved to read it. I abs...more

1 like · like · see review

Jun 10, 2012 Jackie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Between this and "Absolutely Eric" (the next book in this series), Erica Pike has earned a spot on my auto-buy authors list. I read "Absolutely Eric" first, so I'm not at all surprised that fun, charming Eric stole the show in this book. I expected it and I'm sure he'll do the same in any other book he makes an appearance in. Everybody should be so lucky as to have an Eric in their life.
That said, I loved Adam and Jesse, though their story was painful to read at times. Adam and Jesse are roomma...more

1 like · like · see review

May 08, 2012 leigh rated it 4 of 5 stars

A compulsively readable pageturner. 4 stars for engaging narrative voice, palpable sexual tension, and an intriguing ensemble of background characters.

Adam (gay) and Jesse (question mark) each have serious issues. Both are guilty of bad relationship behavior, and both suffer consequences. There are no innocents here. Adam lusts after his straight roommate in creepy fashion from the moment they meet, (view spoiler)...more A compulsively readable pageturner. 4 stars for engaging narrative voice, palpable sexual tension, and an intriguing ensemble of background characters.

Adam (gay) and Jesse (question mark) each have serious issues. Both are guilty of bad relationship behavior, and both suffer consequences. There are no innocents here. Adam lusts after his straight roommate in creepy fashion from the moment they meet, (view spoiler) Adam's only justification for pursuing Jesse after Jesse has told him he is not only straight but in a committed relationship is Adam's own lust. And he is straight-up rude and nasty to Jesse's girlfriend, whose only crime is having something Adam wants.

Jesse is obviously conflicted. His reactions of fear, shame, and denial rang absolutely true, and he displayed a courage and honesty in the way he dealt with them and with Adam. But he betrayed his fiancee--not by falling for Adam, but by continuing to see her after they had become involved.

The relationship itself is unhealthy in the beginning, which the novel recognizes and takes pains to address.

From these dubious underpinnings, the story takes off on a fast-moving ride of emotion and eroticism. The sex scenes, even the "creepy" ones, are scorching. The first person narrative showcases Adam with all his flaws and tunnel vision, and this makes him both real and human. Adam's best friend Eric steals many scenes, and the group of gay friends with their own side plots make an appealing backdrop.

There are some instances of peculiar word choice, and some typos which should have been caught. On the whole, however, the gifted storytelling pulls the reader easily past minor quibbles. Like its main characters, this book is not perfect. Yet It is absorbing, thought-provoking, and seriously hot, flaws and all.

Highly recommended.
(less)

3 likes · like · see review

Feb 24, 2012 Fehu rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: cheating, coming-out, genre-m-m-contemporery, friends-to-lovers, good-sexual-tension-mm, second-chances

4 stars or 4,25 stars
It's the first book I've read by Erica Pike and I was really surprised by this one. Friends to lovers is not really my favorite theme but this one was well done. Even Eric grew on me, but then I was kind of thinking of Paris from Gilmore Girls, after he was introduced, the character at least. This book had good supporting characters which were well developed, had their own personality and not just thrown into the story from time to time. The book had good sexual tension, it...more

3 likes · like · see review

Jan 18, 2012 Vio rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, drama, strangle-the-mc-s, crying, cheater

This started off so well and then all the drama and tears just got too much for me I literally wanted to scream! Adam geez I desperately wanted to choke some sense into him how many times can you stand to be rejected OMG, thankfully his best friend Eric came to the rescue and finally knocked some sense into him. Then there was Jesse I could rant and rave about what an absolute jerk he was he likes to experiment and have sex with Adam even though he constantly tells Adam he's not gay and doesn't...more

12 likes · like · see review

Mar 14, 2013 Nia06 rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, mm, impressive

I must admit that I was hesitant to read this book because it doesn't have a 5 star average rating...yeah I know... I'm ashamed of myself :/

This book turned out to be one of my personal favorites!(take that stupid judgemental brain). I know some people have problems reading about cheating(believe me so do i) but the author handled it beautifully. I know that as a reader you want your MCs to behave a certain way and even though throughout this book they do shitty things you can't really blame the...more

1 like · like · see review

Jan 14, 2012 Cayce rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

3.75 stars

A seriously hot college romance between Adam, who never was in the closet and Jesse, who is so deep in the closet, that he thinks he is straight. Later Jesse admits he might be bi, or gay-for-Adam. In the end, he comes out, and they get a smutty/happy HEA. But this story contains (view spoiler). I didn't like it, but I could live with it.

I liked this story quite a lo...more

2 likes · like · see review

Nov 27, 2012 Janna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorite-reads-2012, friends-to-lovers, m-m

Originally posted at Rarely Dusty Books

Genre & Keywords:
M/M Romance, Contemporary, GFY, Coming Out of the Closet, Cheating, Angst, College, Roommates

~~~~~
Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
Heat level: 2.5 out of 3 flames
~~~~~

This is one of the most intense coming out stories I've read in a while. The Gay For You theme is executed in a fabulous but heart-wrenching way. Told from the first person POV of college boy Adam, who is taking us for an emotional roller coaster ride that is his tale of fal...more

1 like · like · see review

Jan 24, 2012 Deeze rated it 3 of 5 stars

Well after all the drama and heartache this ended pretty much perfectly lol.

Throughout this story I've found myself going through a range of emotions, not all of them very nice, towards these 2 guys. lol.

(view spoiler)

For me a sign of a good book is one I get caught up in and have strong reactions t...more

6 likes · like · see review

Jul 15, 2012 Snowtulip rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, own

I must admit that I didn't really have high hopes for this book when I started, but was I wrong. All through the beginning I kept yelling at Adam to get a clue, but love is love. The second part of the story really drew me in. The emotions felt so real and gripping that my heart was just breaking for Adam. Adam's strength to resist Jesse was what kept this story from being an average read, Adam had his self respect back and he was not compromising that...go Adam! Eric's take charge attitude to t...more

2 likes · like · see review

Aug 07, 2012 A rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really debated on my rating for this book. I wasn't sure I was willing to give it 5 stars, since I reserve it for books that I really, really love, but I just couldn't give it anything less. I couldn't think of anything I didn't like about this book. I just sort of loved it. I shouldn't have, really. It's a total, angsty mess the whole way through. The gay roommate falling in love wih the "straight" roommate and the resulting, DRAMATIC madness that follows, but what can I say? This book just d...more

1 like · like · see review

Aug 19, 2012 Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-2012, genre-erotica, man-loving

This review was posted at Under the Covers

Adam has always known he was gay. When he develops feelings for his straight roommate, Jesse, things get a little complicated. Especially when said roommate actually might have feelings back. Or at least lust is definitely there.

While Jesse is struggling with his sexual preferences and his feelings for Adam, he chooses to keep whatever relationship they have very private. Taking Adam in the closet with him.

To complicate matters, Jesse is actually engag...more

1 like · like · see review

Aug 21, 2012 Paisley rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Paisley by: Rissa (an M/M kinda Girl!!)

Shelves: mm-stories, gangbang-q3-selected, do-me-student, omg-i-m-g-a-y, omg-my-first-time

There are some things I really loved about this story. So much so I had to go and buy the next in the series right away. That being said I also found a bit was hard to take a times - a lot of whining and gut wrenching heartbreak - maybe I am just a glutton for punishment. I always wonder a bit about books about guys with a lot of crying, whining and emotion junk in them that are written by women.

Most of all I was really entertained - and that is my main criteria for enjoying a story. I am not on...more

1 like · like · see review

Jul 14, 2012 Gennie Gee rated it 4 of 5 stars

In many ways A Life Without You by Erica Pike is a classic coming of age story, and as such it is filled with drama, angst and lack of communication. This story is told from Adam’s perspective and is the tale of how he falls in love with his “straight” roommate, Jesse (who is engaged to his girl back home), during their freshman year of college.

Adam has had a rough upbringing partly due to his drunken mother and partly because of his recognition early on that he was gay. Adam has never lived in...more

1 like · like · see review

« previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 27 28 next »

new topic
Discuss This Book

topics	posts	views	last activity
Gay Romance by Er...: A Life Without You Giveaway - Congrats Karl :)	1	2	15 de Abr 15:33
Gay Romance by Er...: * A Life Without You	4	12	8 de Feb 02:54

combine
Other Editions (2)

Genres

Romance > M M Romance

69 users

Contemporary

21 users

Romance

14 users

Adult Fiction > Erotica

9 users

Young Adult > Coming Of Age

5 users

Gay Romance > Gay For You

5 users

Romance > Contemporary Romance

5 users

Academic > College

4 users

Glbt

4 users

M M Romance > M M Contemporary

4 users

See top shelves...

Readers also enjoyed similar books

About Erica Pike

If you're interested in my books, you might want to join my Goodreads group: Gay Romance by Erica Pike.

I haven't been writing since I was in diapers, nor have I been an avid reader since I learned my ABC's. I have, however, always been a daydreamer spinning tales after tales. After having exhausted every possible scenario of man-woman love, I started weaving stories of men who love men. I know! So...more

More about Erica Pike...

Books by Erica Pike

Half-Baked Promises (Castor Springs, #1)

The Walls Have Ears (College Fun and Gays, #3)

Grade-A-Sex Deal (College Fun and Gays, #2)

More…

Share This Book

Facebook Twitter Your website

Trivia About A Life Without You

No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »

Quotes from A Life Without You

“Stop brooding. Or at least if you’re gonna continue, don’t sit so close to that cactus. You’re bumming the both of us out. See? Its tiny little cock has gone limp.”

The magazine slides to the floor as I turn my head to see the sorry-looking cactus behind the couch. What Eric is referring to as its penis hangs limp on the ‘body’ like it always has.” — 3 people liked it

More quotes…

title link	preview: A Life Without You
avg rating	preview: A Life Without You Goodreads rating: 3.90 (363 ratings)
small image	preview: click here [close]
med image	preview: click here [close]
BBCode	[url=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13411928-a-life-without-you?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book][img]http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1326431535l/13411928.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13411928-a-life-without-you?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book]A Life Without You by Erica Pike[/url]

A Life Without You (Boston Boys #1)

Friend Reviews

Community Reviews

Share This Book

Share This Book on Your Website