Acceleration (Impulse, #2)

Dec 09, 2012 Bea rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Acceleration is book two in the Impulse series by Amelia C. Gormley. The novel, Acceleration, by Amelia C. Gormley was supplied for review by the author. While it should be obvious to say, this is a honest review and I was not influenced by any action of the author. Acceleration is the second novel in the Impulse series by Amelia C. Gormley in which I have read.

Basic Plot:

The romance between Derrick and Gavin continuous to unfold, as they deal with their relationship and how their pasts influe...more

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Dec 08, 2012 Kathy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

4.5 stars. Acceleration is the second installment in Amelia C. Gormley’s absolutely fabulous Impulse series. Picking up right where Inertia leaves off, Gavin and Derrick are still in the early days of their romance. Both men bring more than their fair share of emotional baggage with them and sometimes their relationship is practically smothered by the weight of it. But as the title promises, there is forward motion as these two men work to overcome the residual damage and insecurities from their...more

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Jan 24, 2013 Macky rated it 4 of 5 stars

Acceleration starts where Inertia left off and Derrick and Gav are still in that early stage of getting to know each other. The sex is amazing for them both but the intense emotional baggage they are both carrying is still hanging over their heads, stopping them from fully opening themselves up to each other.I loved book one, Inertia and on the strength of it felt compelled to get book two. I wanted to love this too but there were a couple of things that began to irk slightly. First I wasn't ove...more

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Dec 26, 2012 Cryselle rated it 5 of 5 stars

4.5 rounded up to five, because there's more story to come.

When I finished Book 1 of this trilogy (Inertia)I was ready to spring into Book 2 right away. Fortunately, the author didn’t make me wait too long. (I know, Amelia Gormley is not my bitch. She should write faster anyway.)

These books should really be read in order, because Book 2 picks up where Book 1 left off, and a few things will be confusing otherwise. Derrick is slowly coming to terms with Gavin’s still undetermined HIV status, and i...more 4.5 rounded up to five, because there's more story to come.

When I finished Book 1 of this trilogy (Inertia)I was ready to spring into Book 2 right away. Fortunately, the author didn’t make me wait too long. (I know, Amelia Gormley is not my bitch. She should write faster anyway.)

These books should really be read in order, because Book 2 picks up where Book 1 left off, and a few things will be confusing otherwise. Derrick is slowly coming to terms with Gavin’s still undetermined HIV status, and is coming to accept that his new lover’s health should not be the determining factor in staying together. Derrick’s been through a lot as a caretaker, and the uncertainty around Gavin is guaranteed to push his worst buttons. It’s not an easy journey, and I bled with him at every turn.

Gavin and Derrick are still a long way from being a solid couple—Derrick’s so used to keeping people out that allowing Gavin in is a herky-jerky process, full of small successes and larger setbacks. Neither has Derrick ever considered how being gay might attract reaction in the larger world, since he’s so new to accepting his orientation. There are people in his world who push back, something he’s ready to assign to isolated nutcases. Gavin has to pop his bubble about how this might affect both of them, and it’s a huge marker about their relationship.

Gavin has his own issues, and comes to rely on Derrick’s solidity in a way he couldn’t have a few months earlier. This is especially noticeable when Lukas, the awful ex who played terrible headgames and exposed Gavin to HIV, turns up. Unready to cope with him even over retrieving stray possessions, Gavin abdicates meeting with Mr. Bullshit to Derrick. This isn’t an easy encounter by any means, and has repercussions, but is ultimately strengthening for them.

The secondary characters who enriched the first book have strong roles to play here, and ground the couple in their larger world. Miss Ingrid in particular has a lesson to teach Derrick; it may take him another book to completely absorb it, but watching the gears turn in his head is fun.

Do I even have to mention that the sex is hot? There are elements of D/s here that serve to liberate both men from the ghosts of the past and to solidify them as a couple. It doesn’t all go one way, either—Derrick finds that being able to read, anticipate, and fulfill Gavin’s needs brings as much joy as obeying Gavin’s commands. (Aside: I am not much of a BDSM reader, but I enjoyed this interplay greatly. It’s “no implements”.) There’s a lot of sex in the story, but it all drives the plot and isn’t serving as a mask for “soggy middle”.

There are still unresolved issues at the end of this story, but matters are truly accelerating, and I gobbled up the teaser for Book 3 that the author so ~~evilly~~ kindly included. Book 2 ends on a hopeful note, but it’s a tribute to the writer’s skill that even that hope carries enough foreboding to merit another full book to resolve.

On a side note, this is one of the prettiest ebooks it has been my pleasure to see: the chapter headers have snips of the cover artwork, which is beautiful and evocative of the story.(less)

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Dec 23, 2012 Leta Blake rated it 5 of 5 stars

Well, I inhaled that book right down. Excellent! It gave me everything I wanted to see after the first novel in this series (and more). It resolved all of my issues with Derrick, gave me more insight into Gavin, and continued with the hot, character-driven, psychological sex scenes. There is pretty much nothing that would've made this book better--except possibly seeing some of Gavin's POV, but I think Amelia did such a fantastic job really *showing* us Gavin this time that it wasn't necessary....more

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Dec 19, 2012 Lena Grey rated it 4 of 5 stars

'Acceleration' by Amelia Gormley is the second in the Impulse series. It picks up where we left off in the first book and we get a lot more background information which is necessary to be able to understand Derrick and Gavin.

Things become even more intense between the two of them in more ways than one as they are learning to cooperate and express what they feel. Gavin, even though he was abused by his ex-lover, is ahead of the game because he knows what he doesn't want. He is still struggling to...more
'Acceleration' by Amelia Gormley is the second in the Impulse series. It picks up where we left off in the first book and we get a lot more background information which is necessary to be able to understand Derrick and Gavin.

Things become even more intense between the two of them in more ways than one as they are learning to cooperate and express what they feel. Gavin, even though he was abused by his ex-lover, is ahead of the game because he knows what he doesn't want. He is still struggling to get out from under the humiliation and feelings of helplessness and despair and vehemently defends his position. Gavin needs to express his dominant streak and wouldn't be happy with someone with whom he couldn't, but at the same time, he's not going to force anything on Derrick that he may not want.

As nice and laid-back as Derrick seems, he's got a problem being spontaneous. He wants to be in control of himself, his emotions, and everyone around him. His way of feeling safe is to plan and organize things to a compulsive level in order to ensure, at least as much as possible, that he can handle any circumstance that comes along. That's admirable to a degree, but it completely shuts him down to the point that he has very little life. Always being in control is exhausting. Derrick needs to get over his stubborn pride and let someone else take over for a while and Gavin uses sexual play to accomplish that. By taking control away from Derrick, Gavin affords him the opportunity of not only having the most mind-blowing sex ever, but also the freedom to just be and not be expected to do anything but enjoy. One thing that Gavin is very clear on, though, is that everything they do together is totally consensual. Not only was he abused, he was made to feel that he was wrong for wanting to act on his dominant tendencies. He doesn't want Derrick to even feel a hint of the torture he went through with his ex. By assuring this, he also allows trust to build between them, something Gavin and Derrick very much need.

Gavin and Derrick are opposites, but in their hearts, they are the same—good, loving, considerate men, who mean well even if it doesn't always come out that way. Derrick, in particular, needs to learn that it's wrong to try to control other people's reactions by not giving them an opportunity to react. Their biggest argument and almost separation comes from the fact that Derrick tries to hide things so Gavin won't have to deal with them. Gavin sets him straight very quickly on this and shows Derrick how condescending his actions seem to be. This was a side of the argument that Derrick would never have seen for himself.

I'm very emotionally invested in Gavin and Derrick and am cheering for them all the way. I may not understand their actions all the time, but I do understand that they mean to be healing and constructive, not hurtful and destructive. Impulse 2 is even more consuming than the first story and I can hardly wait to see what the third book will bring for Gavin and Derrick. Thanks, Amelia, for your exquisite descriptions, both physical and emotional, in the story which help me understand and appreciate different lifestyles.

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Dec 05, 2012 Vanessa theJeepDiva rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, erotic, m-m, romance, request

Acceleration, book 2 of Amelia Gormley’s Impulse Series definitely lives up to its name. In book one we meet shy, sexually stunted Derrick and out-going, enigmatic Gavin at the beginning of their relationship. Acceleration picks up where Impulse left off so reading the books in order is highly suggested.

Acceleration further delves into their loving yet rocky relationship. Both men’s insecurities come to the forefront as they attempt to internally find themselves as well as a couple. Gavin, as he...more

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Dec 04, 2012 Gaylistbookreviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

In the second installment of the Impulse Trilogy, we get what I was hoping for in the first book: added depth. Gavin and Derrick have grown from flirtation and attraction to something beyond, and while the lust is still there (boy, is it ever!) they’ve come to realize they mean something to each other.

Derrick, with his ordered world, has trouble relinquishing any amount of control, which would allow something unexpected to happen, something he fears he won’t have the spine to face.

Gavin, in an e...more In the second installment of the Impulse Trilogy, we get what I was hoping for in the first book: added depth. Gavin and Derrick have grown from flirtation and attraction to something beyond, and while the lust is still there (boy, is it ever!) they’ve come to realize they mean something to each other.

Derrick, with his ordered world, has trouble relinquishing any amount of control, which would allow something unexpected to happen, something he fears he won’t have the spine to face.

Gavin, in an effort to reclaim his identity from the mindfuck his ex put him through, has become rigid on that which he will or will not compromise.

You can imagine what this means to them: fireworks, and not just in the bedroom.

With a greater caring growing between them, they follow logical next steps in their relationship. Gavin begins to sleep over with Derrick. They have more meals together. They share a bed for sleeping and not just other things, ahem. They spend their free time together. In short, they’re making room for one another in their lives.

When that room is threatened by outside bigotry, more tomfoolery from the ex, and a crisis for someone close to Derrick, it becomes clear just how much work these two have ahead of them.

Once again, the characterization is spot on, the sex is smokin’ with elements of Domination and submission that had me grinning wickedly. One particular peeve of mine is casual use of BDSM or D/s elements in a book where the author clearly has no clue as to the dynamics of those types of relationships. I was very pleasantly surprised with Gormley’s portrayal of a Dominant personality in the bedroom. It was believable for the notion being new to Derrick and Gavin’s relationship, and she took appropriate baby steps to set the stage for such play. A newbie doesn’t go from vanilla sex to loving a paddling in the course of one love scene, and I think Gormley handled it well.

What I liked the most was that the Dominance fit the characterization, too. Gavin’s ex played mind games with him, using his penchant for rough, aggressive sex against him. With Derrick, we see Gavin’s inner Dom come through, but also the insecurity that lingers thanks to the dickhead he dated before. What we also see is a way for Derrick, perfectly ordered and on a schedule Derrick, to give up control and love it. Maybe he doesn’t have to be so regimented in other areas of his life. We understand why he is, but isn’t the point of facing change personal growth? This one element of submission on his part could be the potential catalyst for that change.

We’re left with a bit of a mess at the end, with a misunderstanding (of which I could see both arguments, which always makes me sympathetic to the MCs having the disagreement) that threatens to derail all they’ve built in the months this book spans. This installment felt less chopped off at the end than the first book, and I’m eagerly anticipating the release of the third and final book this coming spring.(less)

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Dec 01, 2012 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

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Dec 09, 2012 Kelly_Instalove rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: era-contemporary, genre-romance, theme-beta-hero, theme-glbtq

Review coming soon....

NOTE: I read an advance review copy provided by the author in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Nov 23, 2012 J9 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads, contemporary, mm

ACCELERATION is a very good MM romance of two men trying to find an emotional balance in their highly sexual relationship. I still love these characters from book one and can't wait for the third book for the resolution I need.

I'm a sucker for an established relationship romance and this is an example of why I love the sub-genre. I liked Gavin and Derrick in book one of the series as they get together but this second book is sweeter because the men have to figure out what it means for them to be...more

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Nov 29, 2012 Kathy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 5-stars, contemporary, ebook, gormley-amelia-c, keeper, m-m, review, romance

5 out of 5

The title—Acceleration—is very apt for this, the second story in Amelia C. Gormley's second book in her Impulse trilogy.

Words I'd use to describe this story:
Emotionally Rich; Intense but energising; Powerful; Honest; Engrossing

Again it took no time at all before I found myself totally caught up in the continuation of Derrick and Gavin's story. The road has been, and continues to be, somewhat rocky at times but knowing these two men that's not surprising. The relationship has taken them...more

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Dec 28, 2012 Jenre rated it 4 of 5 stars

Acceleration is the second book in a trilogy. Please be warned that this review may contain spoilers for the first book in the series Inertia.

At the end of book one we left our heroes Gavin and Derrick at the point at which their relationship is taking off. They've had a month of dancing around each other, followed by an intensive weekend together. This book follows them into the next few weeks, through the 'honeymoon' period and into a time when both men have to make sacrifices to be with each...more Acceleration is the second book in a trilogy. Please be warned that this review may contain spoilers for the first book in the series Inertia.

At the end of book one we left our heroes Gavin and Derrick at the point at which their relationship is taking off. They've had a month of dancing around each other, followed by an intensive weekend together. This book follows them into the next few weeks, through the 'honeymoon' period and into a time when both men have to make sacrifices to be with each other. In many ways it's a slightly angstier book than the previous one as Derrick, who has never hidden his sexuality, but also never advertised it, has to cope with the reactions of others as he introduces Gavin to his friends, and Gavin has to cope with Derrick's inability to open up, or explain his feelings.

One thing I'm enjoying immensely about this series is the way that the reader really gets into the head of Derrick. He can be a bit frustrating because he has a tendency to hold back, to try and stay safe or simply to ignore problems whilst dealing with things on his own. This is the main point of contention between Derrick and Gavin in the book and it brought out a strange response in me. Gavin is often closed off from Derrick, and cannot read him or understand some of his actions. Therefore he can sometimes seem a little bit insensitive to Derrick. It was an odd experience to feel annoyance at Gavin, when really the poor man is struggling to work Derrick out. The reader knows exactly what is going through Derrick's mind, but Gavin doesn't. I found the whole experience an interesting way to use narrative.

Another part I enjoyed was the slowly developing D/s aspect of their relationship. This is hinted at in book 1, but is developed further here. As Derrick has so little experience in the bedroom, it's been delightful to see him exploring this side of his personality. He feels closest to Gavin when he surrenders and gives himself wholly into Gavin's keeping, and yet his past and experience of being alone and responsible for himself wars against that submission. This meant that the D/s aspect wasn't just about sex - although there's plenty of that and very well written it is too - but also about control in the relationship. Derrick cannot relinquish control, not even to provide Gavin with an equal relationship, and Gavin cannot bear to be in a relationship where he has little control, again. Seeing the pair work through these issues has been a highlight of the series so far.

The book finishes less abruptly than the last book, but the pair have come to a cross roads. How they continue will be determined by Derrick's reactions to the events at the end of the book. I'm very much looking forward to seeing how things work out into book three because there's still a few loose ends to be tied up. Until then, I shall recommend this book to those who have read book 1 and are ready for more well written, character based romance.(less)

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Nov 29, 2012 Shirley Frances rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, mm-series, mm-read, read-2-review, glbt, favorites, contemporary

A beautiful story of growth, acceptance and new beginnings.

In this installment we find ourselves right where we left off in Inertia. Derrick and Gavin continue to unleash their lust and desires and decide to take their sexual relationship to the next level. If you read the previous book, you know that although Derrick and Gavin have been intimate, they have not had intercourse and that it would be an enormous step for them to take. I applaud the author, Amelia C. Gormley, for the way she went a...more A beautiful story of growth, acceptance and new beginnings.

In this installment we find ourselves right where we left off in Inertia. Derrick and Gavin continue to unleash their lust and desires and decide to take their sexual relationship to the next level. If you read the previous book, you know that although Derrick and Gavin have been intimate, they have not had intercourse and that it would be an enormous step for them to take. I applaud the author, Amelia C. Gormley, for the way she went about this. It was a big step for them and she addressed the importance of that moment while still keeping the passion level on HIGH.

The scene that she created was brilliant. There was expectation, surrender, desperation, vulnerability and ultimately trust. She brought forward Derrick's need with his every moan, both their lust in every kiss, nip and suck and Gavin's hesitation and concerns in a way that was very real to me. It was everything I expected and then some. Every detail she provided shed some new light on Derrick's desire to let go and give himself to Gavin and only reinforced my belief that these two are perfect together. I was enjoying it so much that I was grinning like a fool and in the end I was as exhausted as them from tapping the hell out of my tablet.

Of course this book is so much more than the sex. That's just the cherry on top of all the goodness. It's about Derrick learning to let go of his past and letting Gavin be his future. It's about accepting that some things in life are uncertain and that you need to live each day to its fullest and enjoy each and every moment you have with those you care about. It's about Gavin's need to find a partner that will be there for him, to share the good and the bad and accept him for who he is - strong and confident with a touch of insecurity, demanding and controlling in bed while surrendering his all to his lover. It's about the fear of new-found love, acceptance but most of all it's about trust.

And that is what these characters found. Through each event in the book their trust for one another grew. I liked how the author added some obstacles along the way that pushed them to fight for one another. That just made their new relationship more believable to me. Each character developed throughout the story and I was so proud to see where they were headed and now I am more eager than ever to know how they will end up.

I am emotionally invested in these characters. How could I not when I get to see how overwhelmed Derrick is by all these emotions he's feeling. He is discovering every part of himself. He is learning to be a lover and a partner, while still learning and trying to understand his needs and desires. And Gavin, so confident and strong, but with a tenderness that melts me. I admire his determination to want his needs in a partner met. He doesn't want to go back to where he found himself before even if it means that he has to let go of Derrick.

The writing once again was excellent. The way the author went about telling this story was amazing. Each event and every emotion expressed came alive and added to the enjoyment of the story. The characters, their dialog and their feelings were beautifully combined and brought forward in a way that touched my heart and added to my connection with these adorable characters.

I am looking forward to the next book in the series because Derrick and Gavin have won a piece of my heart and I can't wait to visit with them again.

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Jan 26, 2013 Jonetta rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, m-m-romance, author-review-request

Now that Derrick and Gavin have progressed beyond the magic of the start of a new romance, the real work of the relationship begins. While Derrick continues his sexual exploration (and he doesn't hold anything back), learning to shed his ingrained solitary behaviors of the past ten years isn't as easy to do. He's not accustomed to sharing his feelings with anyone and is conditioned to repress. Derrick also is unprepared for the realities of the world and it's attitudes towards homosexuality and...more

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Mar 10, 2013 Janna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, favorite-reads-2013

Originally posted at Rarely Dusty Books

Genre & Keywords: M/M Romance, Contemporary, Troublesome past, Domestic violence, Evil ex, Building trust, Solving communication issues

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Heat level: 2.5 out of 3 flames
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In this second installment of Amelia C. Gormley’s Impulse series, titled Acceleration, the romantic relationship between handyman Derrick and accountant Gavin picks up speed as the title so aptly announces, after the slow start of their story in the fi...more

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Dec 15, 2012 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars

I've been really looking forward to this novella. I really enjoyed Inertia and these installments feel less stand alone and more like segments of one big story. While Inertia mapped out how Gavin and Derrick first met and started dating, Acceleration shows how they are growing together and falling in love.

I liked it. I'm really a fan of the author's voice. But there were parts of it that didn't entirely work for me, making it a little less of a hit than book one.

So a little backstory: Derrick is...more I've been really looking forward to this novella. I really enjoyed Inertia and these installments feel less stand alone and more like segments of one big story. While Inertia mapped out how Gavin and Derrick first met and started dating, Acceleration shows how they are growing together and falling in love.

I liked it. I'm really a fan of the author's voice. But there were parts of it that didn't entirely work for me, making it a little less of a hit than book one.

So a little backstory: Derrick is a handyman/ small contractor who has been without love in his life for the past 10 years. As a young man, he had to watch everyone he loved die (or leave him) and served many years as a caretaker to family members who were ill. It was easier not to put his heart out there after that. Add to that, the fact that he had never acted on his attraction to men --and what he has with Gavin now is something he never could have imagined.

But Gavin has baggage too. He just got out of an emotionally abusive relationship with a guy who exposed him to HIV. He doesn't know if he's been infected and he is hyper-vigilant that a man will never control him again. Not a good mix when Derrick feels like he must take care of everything, especially when he loves someone. This is the major conflict that drives the story. Derrick trying to internalize everything bad in his life to protect Gavin; then Gavin viewing it as destructive and controlling and shredding him for it.

There were times I felt like Gavin was unfair. Yes, Derrick needs to open up, but Gavin's constant comparisons of him to his ex were totally over the top. I wanted to jump in the book at times and just give Derrick a hug, the poor guy has been through so much. I feel protective toward him and Gavin bothered me when I felt like he threatened to pull the plug on things if Derrick didn't change. Give the guy a chance! It's only been a few months.

My other issue is the introduction of a little D/s and pain play in the bedroom. I guess I understand it in the context of the story. Gavin has always had dominant tendencies that his ex shamed him over --and Derrick can let go of his need to take care of everything by taking a submissive role. However, I don't enjoy the BDSM subgenre or elements of it in my romance. It's merely a personal preference and I was disappointed when it popped up here. It doesn't take over the entire sexual relationship, though.

What did I like? The writing. It's very good. I feel completely swept up in these characters and their lives. I feel connected to them and their love story. There's a lot of sex here, and it's a big part of the focus. I'm thinking that is just a tool to show where these two are in their relationship and --other than the kink that's not my cuppa-- I think it's pretty hot, with attention to detail. The author is great at bringing me into the moment, both in the bedroom and in the emotional angst of the story.

I will definitely be back for Impulse. I really want these two to find a way to make it work.

Rating: I'm struggling between a B and B-. But I am going with the B, knowing many people aren't turned off by BDSM the way I am.

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Nov 24, 2012 Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-m-mentioned-or-beta, arcs, reviewed

Quick review:

Cover: Beautifully done
Rating: NC-17
Thumbs Up: 5
Overall: A story that captured my heart through and through
Characters: Well Written
Plot: Overcoming your past to move forward with your future.
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Yes
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Derrick

SUMMARY (50 words or less)

This has to be my favorite couple. Derrick’s vulnerability against his alpha male looks, pulls at my heart every time. There are just subtle layers of this story that are peeled away with exper...more

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Dec 11, 2012 Book Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars. Acceleration is the second installment in Amelia C. Gormley’s absolutely fabulous Impulse series. Picking up right where Inertia leaves off, Gavin and Derrick are still in the early days of their romance. Both men bring more than their fair share of emotional baggage with them and sometimes their relationship is practically smothered by the weight of it. But as the title promises, there is forward motion as these two men work to overcome the residual damage and insecurities from their...more

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Dec 14, 2012 Christi Snow rated it 5 of 5 stars

My Review:
I really enjoyed the first installment of this series, but I enjoyed this one even more. In this book, you get to see Gavin and Derrick more settled as a couple. Things are still new and they are trying to find their way around each other, but there isn't a question of their involvement anymore...just how serious it's going to become and how quickly.

This is definitely more the "honeymoon" phase of their relationship...lots of very hot sex, while trying to negotiate the in's and out's...more My Review:
I really enjoyed the first installment of this series, but I enjoyed this one even more. In this book, you get to see Gavin and Derrick more settled as a couple. Things are still new and they are trying to find their way around each other, but there isn't a question of their involvement anymore...just how serious it's going to become and how quickly.

This is definitely more the "honeymoon" phase of their relationship...lots of very hot sex, while trying to negotiate the in's and out's of being involved. But for both of them, the specter of Gavin's questionable health hangs heavily over them. As they go through Halloween and Thanksgiving, they are both just waiting for December when his final tests come back. But all is not happy and rosy. Derrick's never truly done the whole relationship thing and doesn't know how to be a partner and work as equals. For Gavin, he just came out of an abusive, overbearing relationship. He's not willing to accept another one where they aren't equal partners, but Derrick is having issues disclosing things that affect both of them.

There was a lot of self-realization for both characters in this story. They both carry scars from past relationships which definitely affect how they deal with each other and not always in a good way. You get to travel with them as they begin to see this and figure out how to adjust to a life together. I liked watching them grow and develop this way. I really like both these characters. I adore Derrick in the first book, but wasn't so sure about Gavin in that one. Now I am completely sold on Gavin. He definitely came into his own in this book. He knows that he loves and wants Derrick, but has developed enough self-confidence to love himself more. He isn't going to give in on what he knows he deserves from this relationship and I LOVED that about him. In the first book, Derrick was my favorite. In this one, Gavin was my favorite. I love it when an author can weave her characters around like that to shift your perspective of them.

From what I understand, there are three installments to this story. The test results are still not in and I honestly have no idea where the author is going to take that story line. I like where these two are at though and I only foresee good things for them, regardless. Now we need March (when book #3 releases) to get here soon because I am ready to read it...NOW!

I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.(less)

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Dec 03, 2012 Jenny rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

4,5 stars, because I know this story has even more to give. (Can I have the next book now, pls?)

I loved this book, and I love the characters. Gavin and Derrick are both flawed, real, fascinating personalities and they have such chemistry. I also loved that the book isn't just about them, but that the side-characters -- I find Devon and Hannah, Miss Ingrid, Andi and Lukas all being well-written and fleshed out -- are a big part of it and all help move the story along.
What more should I mention? T...more

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Jun 08, 2013 Kazza rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favourites

Book #2 in the Impulse Trilogy is just beautiful. I cannot recommend the first two books highly enough. Polished writing, wonderful characters, primary and secondary, perfectly paced plot development, and a glorious eroticism to it all. I just love Derrick and Gavin. Review with some minor spoilers at On Top Down Under Book Reviews - http://bookreviewsandtherapy.blogspot...

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Nov 15, 2012 Becky Mrs Condit Reads Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

Amelia Gormley’s ACCELERATION is going to be listed among my favorite books. This is a love story, not a romance, not simply an erotic tale, but a story of the power of love.
I highly recommend this book and series to anyone who loves watching a love match develop between two people who deserve happiness. Ms Gormley is a brilliant writer who uses words to paint a picture and describe the unspeakable.
Please see my complete review on release day, Nov. 30, 2012 at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/in ...more

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Mar 17, 2013 Rachel rated it 5 of 5 stars

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

I LOVED this follow up to Inertia. It picks up right where the first book left off, and I love getting to read about Derrick and Gavin furthering their relationship and getting to read about their conflicts and working through them. I love that we get to now more about both of them, and i can't wait to read book 3!

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Dec 02, 2012 Hearts On Fire Reviews added it

Reviewed by:Aggie
Genre: M/M
Rated: 5 hearts

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Nov 20, 2012 Mandi Schreiner rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotic, m-m

I like this author's voice. This one a little too angsty/must have sex every second/needy for me.

But will continue onto the third book.
Full review coming

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Jan 14, 2013 Mary Davis rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-read-2013

Will Review Later

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Jan 04, 2013 Shannon rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: not-lendable, challenge-finished, used-countdown

Part 2 of the Gavin and Derrick story was even better than part 1 IMO. The sex was fantastic and they're really starting something amazing here. We get love, sex and angst. My favorites. Now I'm just waiting for their final chapter. Please, oh please let it come soon!

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Dec 10, 2012 Tamarrion Lash rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-romance

Сирца, радуги и розовые пони :)
Жду продолжения.

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Jan 12, 2013 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

Very well written. No complaints.

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