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But My Boyfriend Is (Florida Books #4)

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"The most dangerous lies are the ones you tell yourself. "

Dylan Williams is "not" gay. Sometimes he gets off with other guys, but so what? He plans to get married someday "really" married, like with a wife and kids. And he s determined that his future family s life will be the normal one he and his brothers never had.

Mike Aurietta "is" gay, but his job keeps him in the clo...more

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Published August 21st 2012 by Samhain Publishing, Ltd.

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Aug 22, 2012 Kate added it

A great character study and family dynamics story wrapped in a mediocre erotic romance. "(I'm not gay) but my boyfriend is" tells you all you need to know about Dylan and Mike's relationship. This is the first KA Mitchell story where I thought the sex was overdone and repetitious. On the other hand, the story of Dylan struggling to find his footing as something other than half of D, the Darryl/Dylan persona, was amazingly crafted. Who is Dylan if he's not the bad twin, the stupid lazy one, the f...more

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Aug 24, 2012 Amanda rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle-mm-read, ebooks-i-own, why-did-i-buy-this-shit, sex-sex-sex, ridiculous-but-i-still-read-it, gay-for-you, coming-out, characters-are-annoying-as-hell, read-in-2012

3 stars

Did I like the book? Meh. Was it horrible? No. I honestly think it was just me. I have read a few of K.A.'s book that I have enjoyed but the the first in the Florida series and this one just didn't completely jive with me.

What I didn't like:

1. What was shoved so far up Aaron's ass that he had to act like a complete dumb dick through the whole book? Yes, he had to step up and take care of his family. Yes, he was the first to come out as gay in his family. Get. Over. It. His brothers, not o...more

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Aug 20, 2012 Emma marked it as probably-not

Shelves: to-be-released

Has this been released somewhere already? It still shows as preorder at the sites I buy through, but there's all these reviews already??

Can't . . . wait . . . till . . . August . . . need . . . book . . . now . . .

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Aug 21, 2012 Chris rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, gay, ebook, romance, done

Very good m/m romance about a deeply closeted guy with a lot of guilt about his straight identical twin being gay bashed. Can he keep lying to himself about the attraction he feels to the guy who stepped into the fray and saved his twin's life? This started out a bit rough for me, as I wasn't feeling much sympathy for the closeted twin until about halfway through the book. Anyone want to bet that the next book's about Tate? ;)

Later: The more I think about it, the more I feel like I got cheated o...more

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Aug 22, 2012 Lauraadriana rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: buy-asap, cant-wait-to-read-this, m-m, super-super-hot, interracial, yay-i-think-im-gay

3.75 Stars

I liked this book, didn't LOVE it. But I did LIKE it. First of all KA Mitchell can write up some quality hotness that I know, and I was not disappointed there. I thought she did a GREAT job of writing the character of Dylan as well. Dylan is a young black man that is DEEPLY in denial about his homosexuality. He has sexual encounters with men, but he is NOT gay.

So, after his twin brother is victim of a gay bashing at a park where Dylan frequently goes looking for hook ups...His worlds...more

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Oct 13, 2012 Gwenith rated it 2 of 5 stars

2 Stars...Maybe 2.5 Stars~ But, Honestly~

Why I Regret Nothing!

♠ I so got excited when Aaron called and he was coming~BUT, really was a freaking super asshole...gosh,I do not remember him being such a prick~Ooooh maybe I really only cared about Joey...Yep, that's probably why I forgot about prince prick Aaron....

♠Darryl the typical confused guy, but he was also such a asshole.

♠Also I hate the stereotypical status quo IMO TV ghetto living norm~So I just Skimmed over thoses parts~made it to the en...more

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Aug 29, 2012 Jaden rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm, romance, contemporary

Finally one more book for the series! Can't help but feel a little giddy, since K.A. Mitchell delivers some of the best i'm-gonna-sex-you-up-so-bad-you-won't-be-thinking-about-anything-else-for-a-long-time stories with a fine touch of realism.

***- UPDATE 8/29/2012 -***

Are you looking for something romantic, somewhat dramatic, God-help-me sexy and realistic to read? Well, duh, you found it!

"But my Boyfriend is" consists of a well-woven plot and a perfectly developed and delivered story about one...more Finally one more book for the series! Can't help but feel a little giddy, since K.A. Mitchell delivers some of the best i'm-gonna-sex-you-up-so-bad-you-won't-be-thinking-about-anything-else-for-a-long-time stories with a fine touch of realism.

***- UPDATE 8/29/2012 -***

Are you looking for something romantic, somewhat dramatic, God-help-me sexy and realistic to read? Well, duh, you found it!

"But my Boyfriend is" consists of a well-woven plot and a perfectly developed and delivered story about one of Aaron's younger siblings, Dylan.

Being a twin, Dylan always felt the need to tag along his brother, Darren. Until one day Darren gets gay-bashed and all hell breaks lose. Both twins kept secrets from each other - Dylan being bi and Darren striving for independence and not being labeled for his brothers' choices - Aaron and Joey barge in and take Darren with them, and Mike, a perfect stranger till then, comes into the picture.

Do you think that's a lot? Wait till you see the issues that arise in Mike's & Dylan's i'm-not-gay-just-getting-off-with-another-man relationship. Dylan has so much pent-up anger and frustration, that was the character I felt for from beginning to end, despite him being grouchy and unreasonable more often than not. His short temper, clipped sentences and watchfullness at all times showed how dysfunctional his family was throughout the years. Talking might not get you anywhere, but it certainly is a step further in resolving whatever plagues you. And that is what Dylan is being taught by Mike.

All his denial, attitude and aversion to human touch and company, gradually wither away and he realises that there is something more apart from being a good brother for his family or labeling himself based upon his sexual preferences.

Now on to Mike. He was a good male lead, but he was overshadowed by Dylan. Not to reduce his standing in the picture or anything - the man was there every single time, saying and doing the right things and being patient to the point of sainthood. But reading this book, you'll be so overwhelmed by Dylan's presence that there won't be room for much thought beyond that.

The dialogues, working around issues and sex scenes were simple and breath-taking. As for the characters, they all grow up eventually one way or another and learn how to deal with everything and everyone.

I'm left wanting more and boy do I expect deliverance?! Don't want to sound pushy, but K.A. Mitchell I sure as hell hope you're in front of your screen typing and typing and typing a brand new mind-blowing book, because ...damn, we need it!(less)

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Aug 27, 2012 Nichole (Dirty H) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, m-m

I'm so exhausted with "but I don't want to people to think I'm gay" books, but Mitchell's an auto-buy. Why does it take her so long to write books???

Update 8/27/12:

Conflicted! I liked the MC's and I just wanted to hug Dylan until he couldn't breathe. And there were some scenes, mostly with Joey, that were really good and some dialogue that I wanted to print out and hang on my wall.

But ultimately, what the hell was this book even about? I have no idea. It was your typical K.A. Mitchell with prick...more

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Nov 28, 2012 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, glbt-fiction

Not sure I am all that objective about this authors work, because I enjoy her voice so much. The angst and anger of Dylans character really appealed and I lovedtrue book.I thought the storytelling was really tight and the arc was done beautifully. Sex was hot and captured Dylans feelings nicely, nervous but aggressive. Liked it lots. I think if you're new to the genre, KA Mitchell is a great place to start, cause the writing is just that good. Magic.

Re read end of 2012. Sigh, still liked it QUIT...more

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Nov 26, 2012 A.B. Gayle rated it 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this more than I expected to, based on comments by other reviewers. K.A.Mitchell makes no apologies about writing lots of sex scenes and does it so well. In this case, her character's emotional reaction during the sex scene was an important part of the plot as was the number. Any less, and Mike's feeling at times that he was just being "used" had to feel justified.

From Dylan's perspective, he had to see it as scratching an itch, because admitting to the underlying emotional involvement...more

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Oct 15, 2012 Guilty Pleasures added it

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5 Stars

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Aug 22, 2012 Bea rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: male-male, athlete, angst, goodreads-review, blogpost

I am giving this a four star, although really a 3.5.

What I liked:

1. I really liked the fact that neither Dylan or Mike is perfect, that both of them have issues that are not resolved in the first few pages.

2. The storyline was not just the same rehashing of the others, but original problems.

3. Joey. There is just something about this character that makes me smile.

4. The last couple chapters are f'ing amazing and redeemed one character that was pissing me off.

What I didn't love:

1. I was surprised...more

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Oct 06, 2012 Danni rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-romance-read, mm-gfy

I didn't think I would love this as much as I did. Collision course is one of my favourite books and I just didn't think this one could measure up. I remembered Dylan as a guy with a lot of attitude and it was very interesting to see him "grow up" and follow that journey.
both Mike and Dylan (and Darryl, the twin) have a lot to deal with, but it still isn't all deep dark angst. it feels like the guys are working things out and sure there is some door slamming and walking out kind of drama, but i...more

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Aug 21, 2012 MandyM rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-romance

Great, angsty romance between two guys deep in the closet. Dylan is the younger brother of Aaron from Collision Course and he's a chip off the old block. Refusing to acknowledge his attraction to men, angry at the world, and obsessively close and protective of his twin, Darryl. His world is shaken when his actions lead to an attack on Darryl, who then shuns him and goes to recuperate with Aaron and Joey. For the first time Dylan is on his own.

Mike is a trainer with the local football team who ke...more Great, angsty romance between two guys deep in the closet. Dylan is the younger brother of Aaron from Collision Course and he's a chip off the old block. Refusing to acknowledge his attraction to men, angry at the world, and obsessively close and protective of his twin, Darryl. His world is shaken when his actions lead to an attack on Darryl, who then shuns him and goes to recuperate with Aaron and Joey. For the first time Dylan is on his own.

Mike is a trainer with the local football team who keeps his work life and love life separate. He rescues Darryl from his attackers and meets Dylan in hospital afterwards. He's drawn to Dylan physically and emotionally, like he wants to fix him and fuck him at the same time. Their sex scenes are incendiary and the increasing closeness drives them together and pulls them apart on several occasions throughout the story. He's a great character and definitely not overwhelmed by the strong personalities of Dylan and his family.

The best part of this novel is the relationship between the two MC's. The dynamics between other characters was frustrating. I found myself angry at Aaron's constant running down of Dylan. I could see where Dylan's low self-esteem came from. He was blamed for everything by his family. Darryl's withdrawal also annoyed me. It seemed selfish and unwarranted in view of Dylan's deep love. But I guess that's the author's job, to make me sympathetic with the hero's plight. Joey of course is totally adorable and sexy as hell. He's got the lot of them tied round his little finger and he shone in every scene he was in.

Where it lost a star for me was the ending which felt rushed. Dylan was still protesting that he wasn't gay right up to the end of the novel but then suddenly we were in an epilogue with he and Mike playing happy families. I felt like I missed the part where their lust and reluctant affection turned into love. And I was still angry with Darryl at the end. I needed more grovelling and resolution between the brothers for me to feel fully satisfied. Another thing I had some reservations about was WHY exactly Dylan was so pissed off? The brief allusions to their screwed up mother and imprisoned father were't enough to really make me understand.

Nevertheless I enjoyed it. This author really knows how to write emotions and sex and tough damaged heroes and will always be an auto-buy for me. One thing this book will make everyone want to do is reread Collision Course!(less)

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Aug 26, 2012 Jacqueline rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: not-my-type-of-read

WTF this book was a stereo typical mess. I knew he was black by the cover. I was so excited hoping for a neutral book. But but DAMN this is the very last thing I expected from KA Mitchell, UGH!

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May 16, 2012 TheFountainPenDiva marked it as ir-m-m-romance-to-read

I'm buying this because Mitchell did not commit Epic Name Fail with the black character! His name is Dylan. NOT D'Juan or whatever stereotype "black" name some authors come up with. GA Hauser and Carol Lynne, I'm talking to YOU!!!

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Apr 03, 2013 Kavisha rated it 3 of 5 stars

My reaction to K. A Mitchell stories: "I liked it.... I liked it not.... I liked it.... I liked it not"
And in the end: "Just stick to 3 stars! Its easier that way"

There are always elements of the story I like:
-The stories are believable
-Realistic flawed characters
-Not insta-love
-HEA in a possible -life has challenges, but we can face them together- kind of way

And there are elements I really dont like:
-Insta-sex (urgh)
-I dont always like the MC's (I know they are flawed but I have read plen...more

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Sep 14, 2012 leigh rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Another winner. I enjoy the way that each of the Florida Books has a different feel, even as the recurring characters and couples stay consistent to themselves and each other.

This one is heavy on the angst, with very little in the way of sweetness or comic relief. With one character closeted and the other confused and in denial, their relationship is a progression of unromantic sexual encounters, with a good deal of anger and fear on both sides. Dylan's conflict is based on more than homoph...more Wow! Another winner. I enjoy the way that each of the Florida Books has a different feel, even as the recurring characters and couples stay consistent to themselves and each other.

This one is heavy on the angst, with very little in the way of sweetness or comic relief. With one character closeted and the other confused and in denial, their relationship is a progression of unromantic sexual encounters, with a good deal of anger and fear on both sides. Dylan's conflict is based on more than homophobia, as he fears that his clandestine male encounters may have been the indirect cause of the assault on his beloved twin brother. Mike's career depends on remaining in the closet, a choice which has lost him at least one relationship in the past. Dylan, for all his rudeness and outward vitriol, is deeply insecure and frightened inside, yet brave and self-sacrificing. He very quickly grew on me as a character, and Mike was a good foil for him as they each tried to work through their own and each other's issues.

The family dynamics, as in Collision Course, are a powerful emotional backdrop. I find myself at odds with many reviewers, but I continue to see Aaron ("Fucking") Chase as the hero of the series, and this book only enforced that. (Joey, of course, is its heart.) Aaron is flawed and will never win sensitivity awards, but his highhanded forcefulness of personality is all for one goal: family. The relationship between the twins is complicated and severely tested by the events of this book.

Despite the dark and tenuous tone, Dylan's emotional pull toward Mike and Mike's desperate, hopeful longing for something that won't slip through his fingers provide enough romantic framework for the reader to root for and believe in the relationship. The ending isn't unicorns and rainbows, though it is a solid HFN, and I would have liked another intimate scene after the crime plot angst had been resolved. But their story is told, and it was a touching, engrossing and satisfying ride.

Highly recommended.
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Sep 03, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, anal-play-sex, m-m, erotic

Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...

Angst, sex, and great storytelling. Yep, it's a KA Mitchell book.

Twins, angst, and lots of hot guys. Le sigh. The moment I read the blurb for this book, I knew I had to review it. Why? First, KA Mitchell writes stories that draw me in like a moth to a flame. I get emotionally connected to the characters and think about them long after the end of the story. The writing is flawless and I don't want to put them down. This book was no exc...more

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Nov 11, 2012 Christina rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: coming-out, m-m

3.5 Stars

This was so close to being a 4 stars but there a few things that bugged me. First, I loved everything going on with Dylan's character. Mitchell tells it like it is and I love that about her. It's what makes her characters seem so real. Dylan was dealing with guilt over his brother and fucking up AGAIN, his brothers are treating him like shit, he's starting to "like" Mike more than just getting off with a guy, and he's not gay. There's a lot of issues going on here.

I enjoyed Mike and Dyl...more

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Sep 19, 2012 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: heartfail, hot-sports-dudes, m-m, mystery

If there is one phrase that best describes the main character in this book it would be 'in denial' lol Dylan isn't gay... there's no way he could be gay... I mean, yeah, sometimes he gets off with guys and he really enjoys it, but that doesn't make him gay, right? When he gets a call that his twin brother has been badly beaten and is in the hospital, he rushes there to find out that it was a gay bashing but his brother isn't gay.

Mike, the guy who saw Darryl getting beaten and broke up the fight,...more If there is one phrase that best describes the main character in this book it would be 'in denial' lol Dylan isn't gay... there's no way he could be gay... I mean, yeah, sometimes he gets off with guys and he really enjoys it, but that doesn't make him gay, right? When he gets a call that his twin brother has been badly beaten and is in the hospital, he rushes there to find out that it was a gay bashing but his brother isn't gay.

Mike, the guy who saw Darryl getting beaten and broke up the fight, was sitting there waiting for him in the hospital. From the moment they met, there was an attraction between them but even with all the family drama going on and the problem of having to find the guys who beat Dare up, Dylan can't admit that he likes Mike.

When D's older brother shows up and carts Dare back to Jacksonville to heal, Dylan doesn't know what to do. He's never been separated from his brother before and he is lonely. He keeps showing up at Mike's where there is an open invitation for getting off but as Mike gets to know Dylan, he starts to fall for him which is scary for him too.

Dylan won't admit he's gay no matter what, he keeps himself so far in denial that he can't see straight which is eventually going to cause problems for everyone. Dare is mad that he got a beating meant for Dylan and it's a huge ordeal.

I really enjoyed the book and all the angsty heartfail that came with it and I understand why the Dylan was the way he was, but I had serious problems with his attitude in parts and how degrading his comments were toward Mike and his brother Aaron and Aaron's boyfriend Joey. I realize that it's part of the character and the story but I hate when anyone uses the word "fag" and so seeing it so many times in this book irritated me just a bit, but that's more of a personal peeve than anything wrong with the book.

I would reccomend this book to anyone who likes complicated plots with a lot of action and characters with a pretty happy ending that wraps everything up nicely! I really like the author's work and will continue to read her stuff! (less)

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Apr 26, 2013 DaisyGirl rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: genre-romance, i-own, m-m, other-steamy, romance-contemp

2.5 Stars

Darryl Williams falls victim to a gay bashing in Webber Park and Mike Aurietta saves him. At the hospital, Mike meets Darryl's twin, Dylan, and sparks fly. Even though Dylan does not consider himself gay and Mike is in the closet for the sake of his job, the two start a secret and steamy love affair. When all is said and done, Mike and Dylan must decide whether to be true to themselves or hang on to denial and remain in the closet.

This one was okay. At first, I didn't care for Dylan. He...more

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Aug 26, 2012 Trix rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: action, adventure, angst, bi-sexual, coming-out, favorites, mm-novels

I loved this book. The rating says it all.

(view spoiler)...more I loved this book. The rating says it all.

(view spoiler)[There were a few moments at the start of the book where I found Dylan a bit annoying with his crass words and hurtful attitude, meant to push everyone away and show he could do without anyone. But then I was given a closer look at how he thought and felt and why he acted the way he acted. And fell in love with him. The author did a fantastic job of showing Dylan's doubts and fears, not through words but through his actions and gestures. I understood his fear at being rejected by his twin, the desperation at being pushed away from someone he had come to consider his other half, the guilt for being the reason Darryl had been hurt. Feeling rejected and unwanted by his family and to blame for Darryl's accident. He was very stubborn, so much like Aaron, having things his own way, denying his attraction to Mike and what that meant. And through all that, I enjoyed the slow way in which he started giving in, spending more time with Mike and deepening their relationship as well as taking charge of his life. And it was so sweet that he was surpised to see everyone worried and affected by his injury, not once thinking it showed just how much everyone loved him.

Mike was an equally interesting character. He was definitely not what Dylan would have thought as gay (his physique so different from what Dylan had seen in Aaron or Joey). Mike's calm attitude and gentle understanding as well as patience to proceed at Dylan's pace were just what Dylan needed to come to terms with his sexuality. That is not to say Mike didn't have his hang ups. He was too fond of his job to come out to anyone other than his family. And just like Joey, he had a way of getting things going his way. But he was a decent guy overall and so right for Dylan.

I liked how the author described the relationship between the twins, such a deep connection that became apparent only when they were separated. Another thing I enjoyed were the inclusion of Aaron and Joey from Collision Course. I had re-read the book a couple of days of ago, so it was easy to understand the references made in relation to Dylan's family. This book can be read alone but the two of them together give a sense of continuity. (hide spoiler)]

Perhaps the angst level was a bit much but it felt right as I read it now. Hope it doesn't change on the second reading XD I thoroughly enjoyed following the path that brought Dylan and Mike together. I'll be looking out for the paperback version as well as another installment in this series.(less)

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Dec 05, 2012 Beth rated it 3 of 5 stars

Ok, I screwed up on this and didn't realize until I was almost done that it was part of a series. I had already read 2 of the books then this one completely out of order. So, I went back made sure I had the series in the correct order and read them all again.

While they are all stand alone stories reading the Florida books in order does give some background to the secondary characters.

I enjoyed the first three books but this one just didn't mesh. I just couldn't connect with Dylan. His denial j...more

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Sep 05, 2012 clear skies rated it 4 of 5 stars

Dylan and Darryl (Dare) twin brothers who've been through thick and thin together. They have a rocky relationship with their older brother Aaron (from the book "Collision Course"). When Dare gets beat up at a popular gay cruising spot, his twin brother Dylan's life falls a part.

I absolutely adored this book. Beware of potential spoilers. Dylan is gay, but he cannot accept it. Not even that fact his older brother is gay. The fact his twin got beat up because of him (inadvertently) makes his life...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Kaetrin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, m-m-romance, ebook

Why I read it: Love KA Mitchell's books - love the Florida series. Pre-ordered and bumped to the top of the reading list as soon as it became available.

What it's about: For those who've read the earlier books in the series, Dylan Williams, Aaron Chase's brother (Collision Course). Dylan and his mirror twin Darryl are in Texas - Darryl is about to graduate from college and Dylan is a line cook at The Cheesecake Factory. Dylan is NOT GAY. Except, he sometimes trawls local gay hangout Webber Park a...more

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Feb 18, 2013 AnnaLund rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: M/M romance buffs

Recommended to AnnaLund by: Con Riley

Shelves: i-want-to-hug-it-book, m-m-romance, lots-really-lots-of-sex, oh-the-giggles-kill-me

Beautiful. And full of deep truths, not really what you'd expect of a romance/erotica story. I liked this very much because there were words of wisdom here, words that more people should hear.

Dylan is a riot, in EVERY sense of the word. He is quick to throw a punch, and quick to laughter—and actually does both of those a lot, together with all the I'm-not-gay sex he's having in this book. Yeah, right. Dylan has a way to go still, to get to insight.

Don't know what to put in my excerpts this time...more

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Sep 24, 2012 Luvduchovny rated it 4 of 5 stars

Dylan and Darryl are identical twins. Studious good boy Darryl gets beaten up at a public park known for cruising. Problem? Darryl's not gay although his brother Dylan has been known to frequent this park. Mike is a good Samaritan who got Darryl help at the cost of some bumps and bruises himself. Because he felt bad about the beaten young man being in a hospital alone, he tells the paramedics that he is Darryl's boyfriend. Dylan doesn't know what to make of this fake boyfriend, but circumstances...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Lenore rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, pub-samhain, major-fangirling, 2012, coming-out, hh-bisexual, major-roll-eye-moments, reviewed-by-yours-truly, hh-doctor-nurse-life-sciences, look-ma-i-got-no-balls, meh

First off, I hate that Samhain books end at around 92%. I feel like there are things happening in the story in that 8%, only I don't get to see them because I have to read a synopsis and an excerpt from Bad Boyfriend. Dude, I don't need to read that excerpt! I've already read the book! But even if I hadn't, if you think I read any further after the book has ended, I got news for you: I don't. I press "Home" and select the next book on my reading list.

Anyway. Dylan. He was all right. But his "I'm...more First off, I hate that Samhain books end at around 92%. I feel like there are things happening in the story in that 8%, only I don't get to see them because I have to read a synopsis and an excerpt from Bad Boyfriend. Dude, I don't need to read that excerpt! I've already read the book! But even if I hadn't, if you think I read any further after the book has ended, I got news for you: I don't. I press "Home" and select the next book on my reading list.

Anyway. Dylan. He was all right. But his "I'm not gay" mentality started to grate on my nerves from a certain point onward. Whatever, man. You enjoy sweeping another guy's chimney—and you're ready to have him sweep yours—but heaven forbid that anyone utters the G-word around you. You don't have issues. Nah.

Then there's your twin who acts like a total ass and pulls a vanishing act because he's afraid being gay might be hereditary and that, with two brothers already "bending over", his days as a hetero might be counted. Wow. And you're supposed to be the brilliant one in the family. Kudos.

Mike. I don't have much to say about Mike, either. He was plain. I didn't find him particularly endearing or sexy. And since Dylan hooked up with him because he (Dylan) wanted something uncomplicated and to not be alone, he (Mike) reminded me of those pillows some therapists use in anger management. Also, he started off as a convenient fuck buddy and ended up being much more but it wasn't really clear how he managed that. Other than being a good lay, that is.

As usual with K.A. Mitchell, the sex was hot (even though Dylan's post-coital reactions were a little anticlimactic: It's just semen, Dylan. It won't stain you forever); it wasn't as hot as in Collision Course but maybe I felt the chemistry between Aaron and Joey better. Speaking of which, I enjoyed the parts with Joey and Aaron best. Even if Dylan didn't.

Overall, I enjoyed this—it’s still top-notch stuff—but I caught myself brushing off things I wouldn't have dismissed so easily if it were any other author. Hence the three stars; because I expect much more from K. A. Mitchell.
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Oct 23, 2012 Dlee rated it 4 of 5 stars

This wasn't exactly a "feel good" book but it was emotionally charged. There was a bit too much sex for my liking but that worked for this story and these characters. Dylan and Mike had nothing but sex between them for a long while and it was interesting to watch it turn into love. Dylan seemed real, very flawed, and very young. Perfect writing. Mike was a bit less fleshed out which was a shame; I would have liked to have gotten to know him better. My main complaint was that ending was just so r...more

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K.A. Mitchell discovered the magic of writing at an early age when she learned that a carefully crayoned note of apology sent to the kitchen in a toy truck would earn her a reprieve from banishment to her room. Her career as a spin-control artist was cut short when her family moved to a two-story house, and her trucks would not roll safely down the stairs. Around the same time, she decided that Ch...more

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